Channel Vision A-BUS AB-301 Instructions Manual Download Page 12

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A-BUS is a registered trademark of LeisureTech Electronics Pty Ltd.
This product may be covered by one of the following patents:
US patent no. 7,181,023, 6,389,139 EP 1004222, AU 739808, NZ 
502982, Mexico Z41196, Canada CA2301062.

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supplied by Channel Vision Technology, or failures due to accident, misuse, abuse, 

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System Specifications: 

(typical @25º C)

Operating  Voltage : 

24±.5VDC

Cable requirements:

CAT-5 or better

Max CAT5 length:

250ft

Speaker impedance:

6-8 ohm

IR repeating:

30-60kHz

IR sensor range (AB-124):

40’@40kHz 25’@56kHz

Operating Temperature:

-10ºC  to  +50ºC

  

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Stripping and Connecting CAT5 Wire

Blade

CAT5

1. 

Place the CAT5 between the blade and the first notch of the J-110 tool.

CAT5 cable should be stripped with a proper stripping tool, such as Channel 
Vision’s J-110 tool.

Slight 

pressure

Rotate

1 turn only

2. 

Rotate the tool only once. Multiple

    turns could damage the inner wires.

3.

 Inspect the inner wires for damage.

    If any wires are cut start over at step 1.

 

Check for damage

Green/White - Left channel ground
Green - Left channel
Orange/White - Right channel ground
Blue - Signal
Blue/White - Status
Orange - Right channel
Brown/White - Ground
Brown - 24vDC

TIA-568A RJ-45 Modular Plug

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Summary of Contents for A-BUS AB-301

Page 1: ...L VISION by IN OUT 1 2 3 4 BRN WHT BRM BLU WHT BLU GRN WHT GRN ORG WHT ORG AB 404 AB 203 AB 301 AB 124 A BUS Audio System Source CHANNEL VISION Pwr Line level inputs IR emitters By IR Emitters Audio In AB 203 12 ...

Page 2: ...receiver etc All items sold separately except where noted AB 404 Distribution Module One unit required for every 4 amplified keypads All CAT5 cables terminate here Inserts power into system Mount it in a structured wire enclosure or screw it to a wall Compatible with enclosures from TM Channel Vision Central OpenHouse OnQ Legrand or Leviton AB 124 Multi source Amplified Keypad One per speaker pair...

Page 3: ...n any room and or to replace the AB 203 The AB 301 is a great way to enable simple connection of local sources into the zone TV s MP3 players computer sources etc How IR Repeating Works Point any IR remote control at the AB 124 CD player The emitter repeats the IR signal in the other room The top LED flashes as IR information is received Be sure the flasher is attached directly over the component ...

Page 4: ...r destroy the 110 connector Loop out Use this to expand to an additional AB 404 This connector only provides audio signals to an additional AB 404 It cannot be used to directly connect a fifth AB 124 to the system See corresponding numbers on opposite page In this system four rooms listen to the same audio program Each room has independent volume controls This is a single source system All speaker...

Page 5: ...nnect audio L R on the AB 203 to the tape monitor output of the receiver e DVD player CD player Receiver Optional CAT5 250ft maximum AB 404 Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Use speaker wire rated for use in walls AWG 18 or larger is recommended 5 Be sure to wire speakers in phase terminal on the AB 124 to the or red terminal on each speaker 1 2 3 age to e te EDs w the Basic System Diagram Source CHANNE...

Page 6: ...ce input module E T e AB T2454 power supply AB 203 Sat radio AB 124 AB 301 Inputs IR 3002 emitters placed over IR receiver on all sources IR option Connect audio L R on the AB 203 to the tape monitor output of the receiver DVD player CD player Receiver Optional AB 404 Room 1 OUT OUT IN IN TV Note other sources can also be used CD or MP3 players etc Us In t inte Th by Advanced System CAT5 250ft max...

Page 7: ...isten to a different local source r Room 4 Room 3 Room 2 s tc Using the AB 301 as a local source input In this configuration the AB 301 will sense audio coming from the TV and interrupt the audio coming from the AB 404 whenever the TV audio is present This will allow the TV audio to be heard through the in wall speakers controlled by the AB 124 ximum Source CHANNEL VISION Pwr Source CHANNEL VISION...

Page 8: ...in audio source The AB 315 is an iPod docking station that allows music from the iPod to override the main source The AB 315 can be used as the main system input module and or in each individual room to input audio that will only be heard in that room s speakers Using the IR option you can control the components from any room You can change the system input from FM to the CD player select another ...

Page 9: ...ll sources IR option Connect audio L R on the AB 301 to the tape monitor output of the receiver DVD player CD player Receiver AB 404 AB 203 Room 1 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 2 3 3 3 3 Line level inputs IR emitters Line level inputs IR emitters Line level inputs IR emitters 4 CAT5 250ft maximum Note NO POWER SUPPLY is connected to the AB 203 for this application Source CHANNEL VISION Pwr Source CHANNEL...

Page 10: ... CAT5 Wiring Details and Options Option If the modules are close together cut a standard CAT5 jumper in two pieces as shown Option The AB 124 may be wired using either the 110 or the RJ 45 connectors AB 124 AB 404 Option Use CAT5 jack to terminate cable from AB 404 and standard CAT5 jumpers to connect AB 203 P 1014 slave Option To add more zones connect slave hubs as shown Each slave hub requires ...

Page 11: ... decorator trim plate Leave the gasket as is for a flush fit Remove the gasket to have the AB 124 stand above the plate Gasket The AB 301 is shipped with a gasket This allows you to adjust the height and fit of a decorator trim plate Leave the gasket as is for a flush fit Remove the gasket to have the AB 301 stand above the plate IN OUT 11 Trouble 1 Be sure you have connected the CAT5 cable correc...

Page 12: ...CAT5 1 Place the CAT5 between the blade and the first notch of the J 110 tool CAT5 cable should be stripped with a proper stripping tool such as Channel Vision s J 110 tool Slight pressure Rotate 1 turn only 2 Rotate the tool only once Multiple turns could damage the inner wires 3 Inspect the inner wires for damage If any wires are cut start over at step 1 Check for damage Green White Left channel...

Page 13: ...ducts not supplied by ChannelVisionTechnology or failures due to accident misuse abuse or alteration of the equipment This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and a purchase receipt invoice or other proof of original purchase date will be required before warranty repairs are provided Channel Vision products are not intended for use in medical lifesaving life sustaining or critical ...

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