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Incognito multi-room

Introduction...................................................................................3

Safety precautions ........................................................................4

Audio connections .........................................................................6

Video connections .........................................................................7

Source connections ......................................................................8

Sub-zones ......................................................................................9

Advanced system options ............................................................10

Local source connections ........................................................10

AS10 active speakers...............................................................11

Connecting an external amplifier / active subwoofer
to your system ..........................................................................12

C C T V .......................................................................................12

Larger systems ............................................................................13

Planning your system...................................................................14

Pre-installation notes...................................................................16

System specifications..................................................................19

FAQ s ............................................................................................22

Limited warranty ..........................................................................23

System details .............................................................................24
Installer details............................................................................25

CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for incognito AS10

Page 1: ...Multi room Installation guide ...

Page 2: ...es 9 Advanced system options 10 Local source connections 10 AS10 active speakers 11 Connecting an external amplifier active subwoofer to your system 12 CCT V 12 Larger systems 13 Planning your system 14 Pre installation notes 16 System specifications 19 FAQs 22 Limited warranty 23 System details 24 Installer details 25 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ... A BUS is a standard which provides compatibility between systems from various manufacturers When using Incognito A BUS mode and our own keypads some extra features are possible such as changing sources from the keypad itself and the fitment of local input modules When used with other A BUS keypads it should be set to standard A BUS mode or they will not work If video distribution is required a VH...

Page 4: ...ng of a ceiling or wall SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Accessories Do not install any part of the system on an unstable surface stand bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only a surface stand bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instr...

Page 5: ...ning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral mains sockets outlets as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object a and l liquid e entry Never push objects of any kind into t...

Page 6: ...J45 plug using the EIA TIA 568A wiring standard see below at the AH10 and an eight way colour coded connection at the keypad TheCat 5connectionfromAH10 toKP10shouldnotexceed30m 100ft Sub zones connections are made in the same way as main zone connections but from the sub zone sockets see illustration on page 9 KP10 t to S SS10 o or o other l loudspeakers Connect the KP10 to a pair of speakers with...

Page 7: ...0 Main video displays are connected to the VH10 at the main zone sockets via high quality RG6 CT100 co axial cable terminated at the VH10 by a phono RCA plug No external power is required by the VH10 it is powered by the AH10 Sub zone video displays are connected in the same way but to the four sub zone sockets on the VH10 SS10 SS10 PS10 Connections between AH10 and VH10 with two main zones and a ...

Page 8: ...vided Individual IR emitters are plugged into the appropriate IR output corresponding to the respective audio input the other end is stuck to the IR receiving window of the source equipment see below Audio Output Audio Output L R Audio Inputs from Sources Audio Inputs from Sources Source 6 Source 5 Source 4 Source 3 Source 2 Source 1 Source 6 Source 5 Source 4 Source 3 Source 2 Source 1 L R L R FM...

Page 9: ...sed for instances such as en suite bathrooms the bedroom being a main zone where it is desired to to have an area that automatically follows the same source as another but can be independently turned on and off has individual bass and treble etc Any main zone can have a sub zone PS10 PS10 M MA AI IN N Z ZO ON NE E e eg g m ma as st te er r b be ed dr ro oo om m S SU UB B Z ZO ON NE E e eg g e en n...

Page 10: ...s LM10s can be fitted in as many rooms as are desired The LM10 connects between the audio hub and a KP10 amplified control module using Cat 5 5e wiring Each main zone can support two LM10s giving you the option of listening to one or two local sources eg Playstation MP3 player Each local source can be controlled through the Incognito remote and or keypad Full details of installation connection ope...

Page 11: ...ght way colour coded punch down connection at the AS10 A The RJ45 hub connection should be wired to EIA TIA568A standard as shown in the wiring guide on page 6 The Cat 5 connection from AH10 to the AS10 A should not exceed 30m 100 ft 2 The AS10 A is then connected to the AS10 P using either Cat 5e cable terminated at eight way colour coded punch down connec tions all eight cores must be connected ...

Page 12: ...em may be connected to the Incognito Multi Room system Connect the monitor TV video signal output to the VH10 at the CCTV IN socket located on the top surface of the unit allowing the live video feed to be viewed in all connected zones If sound is also required the audio signal output of the CCTV system may be connected to the EXT CCTV inputs on the AH10 If the CCTV system is to be remote controll...

Page 13: ...es for the AH10 VH10 L Linking Should video also be required in more than the four main zones and four sub zones provided by the VH10 then these units may also be linked Each VH10 must be connected to a corresponding AH10 via the Cat 5e patch cable in order to provide power and switching commands Video input sources may then be shared between both VH10 units by using Incognito CK10 couplers See di...

Page 14: ...Should this be required your existing audio source equipment would be first connected to the AH10 and then routed from the six loop out sockets on the AH10 to the amplifier receiver in your system via high quality audio interconnect cable terminated at each end by phono RCA plugs Similarly video source equipment may be connected to the VH10 and then routed from the six loop out sockets on the VH10...

Page 15: ...imple and intuitive control is provided by the KP10 A BUS keypad Housed in a stylishly designed casing the KP10 fits into any wall and is available with different finishes to compliment various decorative schemes Control of your source equipment volume bass treble and other functions can be performed by the KP10 Each KP10 may be used as a main zone or sub zone controller with the only difference b...

Page 16: ...s away Fix to a hard surface such as a cupboard surface not to carpet or a soft lined surface as this will inhibit airflow through the unit Do not situate in close proximity to any installation which will produce excessive electrical noise such as dimmer racks etc these may interfere with the unit Wiring t to z zones Run a Cat 5e cable from the AH10 to each wall control unit Fit a single gang back...

Page 17: ...ed punch down connection on the rear face of the KP10 Speaker cable is connected via screw terminals on the rear of the KP10 The KP10 should be positioned at a height of 138cm from the floor finish to centre of keypad or taking into account light switch locations etc It should also be placed 25 35cm away from the outer edge of any door frame or wall edge Locate away from direct bright sunlight whi...

Page 18: ...When deciding upon a ceiling or wall placement care should be taken to avoid joists load bearing beams etc Before cutting ceiling loudspeaker holes it is suggested that the area is tested for clearance by making an L shaped probe from strong wire eg a coat hanger drilling a small hole in the target area inserting the probe and slowly turning Any obstructions will be immediately obvious so that the...

Page 19: ...ote second PS10 required for sub low power Dimensions W x D x H 165 x 172 x 48 Weight net 1 14kg 2 5 lbs VH10 No of source inputs 6 No of loop outputs 6 Source input specification 75 ohm composite video Video bandwidth 10MHz Maximum cable run to zone 50m 150 ft Recommended cable type to zone RG6 CT100 75 ohm co axial Required power input Powered by AH10 Dimensions W x D x H 165 x 74 x 44mm Weight ...

Page 20: ...4 58 kHz modulation Required power input powered from AH10 via Cat5 cable AS10 Frequency Response 60Hz 20kHz 2dB THD 0 25 5W 1kHz Signal Noise ratio 80dB Input impedance local input 33K Ohms Volume control range 0 to 78dB in 31 steps Pre amp output Variable following volume setting IR passthrough 34 40kHz and 54 58kHz frequencies supported Speaker impedance 4Ohms Power requirement 24V DC 1A max fr...

Page 21: ...CE T Mark TUV FCC Class B EN 55022B EN 5008 1 1997 EN 61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 Level 2 EN 61000 4 11 CK10 Unit length coupler 39mm SS10 Frequency response 58Hz 20Hz 3dB Sensitivity 90dB SPL 1 watt 1 metre Nominal impedance 4 ohms Power handling 15 80 watts Enclosure type In ceiling infinite baffle Drive components 1 x 1 3cm tweeter 1 x 16 5cm woofer Crossover frequency 4 5kHz Mounting depth required min ...

Page 22: ... is required it is possible to have two or more separate systems running independently giving unlimited expandability 4 D Do I I h have t to u use I Incognito s speakers No but it is highly recommended as the Incognito speakers are optimised and impedance matched to the keypad amplifiers 5 H How m many r remote c controls c can t the s system h have There is no limit to the amount of remotes you c...

Page 23: ...try Cambridge Audio distributor to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or instal...

Page 24: ... keypad Hub 4 A1 main zone keypad Hub 4 B1 main zone keypad Hub 4 C1 main zone keypad Hub 4 D1 main zone keypad Hub 1 A2 sub zone keypad Hub 1 B2 sub zone keypad Hub 1 C2 sub zone keypad Hub 1 D2 sub zone keypad Hub 2 A2 sub zone keypad Hub 2 B2 sub zone keypad Hub 2 C2 sub zone keypad Hub 2 D2 sub zone keypad Hub 3 A2 sub zone keypad Hub 3 B2 sub zone keypad Hub 3 C2 sub zone keypad Hub 3 D2 sub ...

Page 25: ...nito multi room Incognito multi room 25 INSTALLER DETAILS Name Address Contact name Email Telephone number AH10 Serial No s Source e equipment d details Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 ...

Page 26: ...Incognito multi room Part No AP18274 2 www cambridge a audio com ...

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