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Encore Quick Setup Guide

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Introduction ........................................................................ 1

Installing an Encore System 1

Encore Components 2

PLB-CF10 Cardframe 2

PLC-MCU4 Master Control Unit Card 2

PLC-IROUT Infrared Output Card 3

PLB-HUB2 Hub Box 4

PLB-AS8, PLB-AS16 Audio Switch 4

PLH-VS8 Video Switch 5

PLB-AMP8 Audio Amplifier 6

PLH-RPT Hub Card 6

PLH-TPW Wiring Interface and TP-A, TP-B, and
TP-C Touchpads 7

Computer 7

Selecting Audio Devices 8

Placing the Devices 10

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Summary of Contents for Encore

Page 1: ...instruction manual Landmark Products Encore ...

Page 2: ...hird party or made by you for a third party This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought or a claim is made under this warranty or as a tort claim including negligence and strict product liability a contract claim or any other claim This limitation of liabil ity cannot be waived or amended by any person This limitation of liability will be effective even if AMX Corporation or an...

Page 3: ...PLB CF10 Cardframe 2 PLC MCU4 Master Control Unit Card 2 PLC IROUT Infrared Output Card 3 PLB HUB2 Hub Box 4 PLB AS8 PLB AS16 Audio Switch 4 PLH VS8 Video Switch 5 PLB AMP8 Audio Amplifier 6 PLH RPT Hub Card 6 PLH TPW Wiring Interface and TP A TP B and TP C Touchpads 7 Computer 7 Selecting Audio Devices 8 Placing the Devices 10 ...

Page 4: ...ii Table of Contents Encore Quick Setup Guide ...

Page 5: ...tem Detailed user guides are shipped with each of the Encore components Installing an Encore System The Encore system was designed for quick and easy installation This process can be broken down into the following simple steps 1 Familiarize yourself with the Encore components 2 Plan out what audio and video devices will be used and if they are IR controllable 3 Place all of the controlled devices ...

Page 6: ...speed Ethernet cable A 15 port PHASTLink hub is built into the PHAST Cardframe Additional PHASTLink hub boxes can be added to accommodate any size system Housed in an elegant black enclosure that matches other PHAST large chassis products PHAST Cardframes can be rack or shelf mounted PLC MCU4 Master Control Unit Card The PLC MCU Figure 2 is the master controller for the Encore system It occupies o...

Page 7: ... The LINK LED will blink when there is communication between the PLC MCU card and the PLB CF10 cardframe PLC IROUT Infrared Output Card The PLC IROUT Figure 3 has four outputs for IR controlled devices The card will queue commands if two outputs are already active The card will handle up to a 10 MHz carrier The carrier can be turned off with the software to allow control of devices with a serial j...

Page 8: ... PLB AS8 PLB AS16 Audio Switch PHAST Audio Switches distribute stereo program audio for whole house sound integration Operating via the PHASTLink data bus PHAST Audio Switches respond to keypads panels or system automation routing any input to any output Each channel has automated audio pre amp processing for volume level balance bass treble and muting Interactive feedback is provided for these pa...

Page 9: ...Landmark software does not limit the number of Audio Switches in a system PHAST audio switches can be rack or shelf mounted Matrices of up to 16 X 32 are allowed PLH VS8 Video Switch The PLH VS8 Video Switch Figure 6 is the perfect partner to PHAST Audio Switches Each PLH VS8 routes 8 video inputs to 8 video ouputs It can distribute any input to any combination of outputs with full signal level fo...

Page 10: ...h channel indicate selected channels Channel volume levels 0 99 for selected channels are displayed on LEDs at the back of the amplifier PLH RPT Hub Card THE PHAST PLH RPT Hub Card Figure 8 allows the Encore system to be easily expanded Each PLH RPT supports up to 15 PHASTLink wiring runs each running up to 1000 feet of Category 5 cable and driving up to 10 devices per port The PLH RPT links to th...

Page 11: ...be installed in a PLB HUB2 box Computer An Ethernet card must be installed in the computer PC to communicate with the PLC MCU card A computer is required to program the system with Landmark Designer software and to download the program to the PLC MCU Master Control Unit card in the PLB CF10 Cardframe Connection from the computer to the PLC MCU is via a Category 5 10 BaseT null Ethernet cable with ...

Page 12: ...ces The first step in planning a new Encore installation is to determine what audio and video devices will be used and making sure that they are IR controllable List the devices in the following table including as much information as possible about each device including the required IR emitter type An Encore system can control a maximum of 36 IR controlled devices Figure 10 RJ 45 pin connections f...

Page 13: ...Encore Quick Setup Guide Introductions 9 Manufacturer Device Type Model Information or Part Number IR Emitter Type and Other Information ...

Page 14: ...e devices such as ventilation clearances and safe mounting procedures Also allow for running the necessary wires or cables to the devices in a safe and convenient manner Place all of the controlled devices CD players tuners TVs VCRs DVD players etc in the desired locations or at least as close as possible to their final locations Place all of the Encore devices in the desired locations or at least...

Page 15: ...Encore Quick Setup Guide Introductions 11 ...

Page 16: ...rk 3000 research drive richardson TX 75082 USA 469 624 8000 800 222 0193 fax 469 624 7153 technical support 800 932 6993 051 004 2438 8 01 2001 AMX Corporation All rights reserved AMX the AMX logo the building icon the home icon and the light bulb icon are all trademarks of AMX Corporation AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time ...

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