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1 Welcome 

 
 
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Stewart Audio IntraSound 
System. If after reading this manual you should have any questions 
concerning amplifier installation and operation, please contact your Au-
thorized Stewart Dealer, or you may contact us directly using the con-
tact information provided on the back of this manual. 
 

1.1 Features 

Your Stewart Audio IntraSound System is the result of years of 
experience in the design and manufacture of quality amplifiers. As such 
it provides a combination of performance and operational benefits that 
simply cannot be found in conventional amplifiers.  
 

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Distributes audio and power over Cat5 cables 

 

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Compact hub and subcompact nodes 

 

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Nodes have selectable wattage and channels 

 

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Efficient Class D microamplifier inside every node 

 

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Clean full–range dynamic power 

 

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Signal Sense Technology for Energy Star Compliance 

 

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Easy to install distributed audio solution 

 

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External inline power supply 

 

 

1.2 Using this Manual 

In order to obtain maximum performance from your IntraSound Sys-
tem, please take time to read this brief owner’s manual and carefully 
follow the guidelines for connection and operation.  
 
This manual provides you with the information necessary to safely in-
stall and operate your new IntraSound System in the most common 
scenarios. If you find yourself requiring additional assistance, please 
feel free to contact your Authorized Dealer, or you may contact us di-
rectly using the information provided on the back of this manual.

 

Table of Contents 

 

 
 
 

Important Safety Instructions ······························································ 2 
 
Table of Contents ················································································ 4 

 
1 Welcome

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2 System Overview  

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3 System Installation 

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4 Operation

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5 Troubleshooting 

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6 Technical Specifications 

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7 Warranty Statement  

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8 Accessories  

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Summary of Contents for IntraSound System

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual IntraSound System www stewartaudio com February 2012 Level Input Input Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Output Power 24VDC IS HUB4 AUDIO STEWART Sig On ...

Page 2: ...IC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 5 Do not use this apparatus near water For example near a bathtub in a wet basement near a swimming pool etc This amplifier is intended to be operated in a controlled indoor environment 6 Clean only with dry cloth Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners Never pour any liquid on the...

Page 3: ...fier inside every node Clean full range dynamic power Signal Sense Technology for Energy Star Compliance Easy to install distributed audio solution External inline power supply 1 2 Using this Manual In order to obtain maximum performance from your IntraSound Sys tem please take time to read this brief owner s manual and carefully follow the guidelines for connection and operation This manual provi...

Page 4: ...t be the focus of this manual 2 1 System Components Dimensions 7 25in 18 4cm 1 5in 3 8cm Hub Side 1 5in 3 8cm 1 5in 3 8cm Level Input Input Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Output Power 24VDC IS HUB4 AUDIO STEWART Sig On Hub Front 2 5in 6 4cm 2 65in 6 75cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 65in 6 75cm 1 0in 2 5cm Node Top Node Side Gain Watts Max Nodes 1 2 3 4 5 6 Channel Switches Amp Output gain channel 2 2 Example Syste...

Page 5: ...n power supply please contact your local sales rep for details 3 2 Node Installation The IS AmpNode 10 contains a single channel micro amplifier capable of delivering up to 10 watts of power to a single speaker If you have purchased the IS SP4 speakers as a part of your IntraSound system the amplifier can be secured into the top of the speaker To secure the amplifier node place the node on top of ...

Page 6: ...using the DIP switches on the front of the unit Using the table printed on the top of the node or provided for you on the left adjust the first 2 DIP switches to the desired setting Note Each port from the hub is capable of supplying 20W each This means that the higher the gain setting the few er units you can daisy chain Refer to the table below Channel Configuration When the signal is sent down ...

Page 7: ...n Cat5 ca ble to the amplifier nodes All power and system volume can be con trolled on the IS HUB4 Two LED indicators on the left hand side of the IS HUB4 will illuminate when power is supplied Power LED blue and when signal is detect ed on either input Sig LED green If the nodes are not outputting any audio first check to make sure that both of these LEDs are illuminated Note When the IS HUB4 goe...

Page 8: ...he power indicator is lit on the hub if not then see the corresponding Troubleshooting entry If this does not resolve the issue then double check the Cat5 cable going from the hub to the amplifier node Replace this cable if possible If this is not the issue then ensure that you are not stringing too many nodes on a line Refer to section 3 2 2 for more information on this Problem Amplifier Node is ...

Page 9: ...nt with your unit 7 Warranty Information 6 1 Warranty Summary All Stewart Audio amplifiers and accessories unless excluded in this summary are covered by a 3 year limited warranty on parts and labor from the date of purchase In order to be eligible for warranty repairs the amplifiers and accessories must have been purchased through an authorized Stewart Audio dealer and submitted by the original p...

Page 10: ...repair If you do not have the origi nal box see number 4 4 If you provide your own shipping pack the minimum recommend ed requirements for materials are as follows a 275 P S I burst test Double Wall carton that allows for 2 inch solid Styrofoam on all six sides of unit or 3 inches of plastic bubble wrap on all six sides of unit b Securely seal the package with an adequate carton sealing tape c Do ...

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