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1.1 Basic Architecture
The Systemline S4.3 Controller Multi-
Room Control System distributes audio
signals from a single set of source
components to as many as four
separately controlled remote zones or
listening areas. The centrally located S4.3
Controller contains source selection,
microprocessor controlled
communications circuitry and
independent preamplifier/power amplifier
sections for all zones. Each zone has a
pre-amp output which can be configured
as either fixed or variable output. A
number of equipment source codes are
held within the controller enabling instant
compatibility with the most popular
component brands.
1.2 Controlling the Remote
Zones
Users can select either of two ways to
control remote zone operation. The first is
the RHS hand-held remote. This
generates infra-red (IR) control pulses
read by the wall-mounted DMS module.
The DMS module then transmits
commands to the S4.3 Controller through
hard-wired connections.
The second method uses the optional
wall-mounted KMS keypad to transmit
commands directly to the S4.3 Controller.
The KMS is also hard-wired to the S4.3
Controller.
Users can select a combination of sensor
and keypad operation for any zone. The
system accepts inputs from up to two
DMS modules and three keypads (for a
total of five input devices) per zone.
1.3 System Flexibility
The Systemline S4.3 Controller Multi-
Room Control System is exceptionally
flexible. In addition to the S4.3 Controller,
a simple two-zone system might include
just one RHS hand held controller/DMS
combination for one zone and one KMS
keypad in the second.
Additionally, any zone can drive two pairs
of speakers via the use of an optional
'Zone Splitter'. This enables two pairs of
speakers to be switched remotely using
the DMS display module.
In a more elaborate form, multiple
controllers can be used to form large
multi-zone systems with control from
many locations using remote handsets
and keypads.
1.4 System Highlights for
Installers
1) For keypad or handset operation - no time
consuming programming is required, Up to
three Keypads and three DMS modules can
be connected to any one zone simply by
daisy chaining one to the other.
2) All DMS modules and keypads are
interchangeable between zones for easy
installation. Simply set the DIP switch on
the DMS module to the zone address.
3) Built in equipment codes for RC-5, SONY,
PIONEER, YAMAHA, DENON, PACE,
NOKIA, PANASONIC, ROTEL, ONKYO,
TECHNICS, NAD, LUXMAN, GALAXY,
JERROLD and TOSHIBA components.
These are normally set up in a matter of
seconds with the remote handset,
although some options may require initial
resetting of switch SW1 on the Translator
Card within the S4.3 Controller. It is also
possible to use two CD players or tuners
with a controller providing in each case
that they are from different
manufacturers.
4) A Single-button operation for each source
selection and activation of Play
command.
5) The S4.3 Controller features an enhanced
a.c. control link. This enables the a.c.
mains outlets to be controlled from any
zone on any controller. In addition, an
external trigger can be used to activate all
controller a.c. outlets without the need to
activate a zone.
Section 1 • System Overview
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