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Summary of Contents for S4.3

Page 1: ...MULTI ROOM SYSTEM S4 3 S4 3 MULTI ROOM SYSTEM I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l...

Page 2: ...ance that produces heat Safety GUARANTEE All products are covered by a 2 year Return to Base guarantee for parts and labour Site visits are not covered by this guarantee and will normally result in a...

Page 3: ...ower Recommendations 21 5 2 Source Component Setup 21 5 21 Default Operating Mode 22 5 22 Optional Operating Modes 22 5 23 Set up Sequence 23 5 3 IR System and Control Codes 24 5 31 Overview 24 5 32 F...

Page 4: ...de 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 e...

Page 5: ...The system incorporates a near universal infra red link which remains active even when a zone is in standby Simply point any remote at a DMS module to relay the command back to the source components L...

Page 6: ...ini jack IR emitter outputs One a c mains outlet with 400 W capacity switched to allow easy remote control of total system power if desired Front panel LED indicators for each zone showing Power On Of...

Page 7: ...3 DMS Module The wall mounted DMS module receives commands from the RHS hand held remote and after processing to ensure maximum data integrity sends these codes to the S4 3 Controller When a zone is...

Page 8: ...ical mounting plate is also available Section 2 Component Description 2 5 Data Cable and Connectors The connection between the Super Controller and DMS KMS modules must be made with a shielded six cor...

Page 9: ...nt each and every one of these issues However these are SOME of the things you need to look out for and preferably avoid 1 CD players with integrated play pause feature 2 CD players that return to the...

Page 10: ...circumstances should the ventilation slots at the top and rear of the unit be obstructed If the S4 3 Controller is mounted in a cabinet ensure that cool air can circulate when the doors are closed Ve...

Page 11: ...Deck for example in favour of carefully defined lines such as To Input 3 from tape deck However well you remember each installation just after completing it you WILL FORGET by the next time you see i...

Page 12: ...n It can also be a stand alone KMS keypad Details are in Sections 6 2 RHS Hand held Remote Control and 6 3 KMS Keypad Remember that the DMS module also provides visual clues to total system operation...

Page 13: ...R F Distribution Amplifier Kitchen Bed 1 Family Bed 2 Etc T V Vid Sat F M Padded double socket Non padded double socket Satellite Receiver Video Recorder Stereo audio to Input 3 of Controller Stereo...

Page 14: ...connections on the bottom row NOTE 1 The S4 3 Controller does not accept a phono cartridge s output directly If required use a separate phono preamp such as QED Discsaver to boost the phono signal to...

Page 15: ...vertently connected to and vice versa may not be immediately noticeable but will not be as pleasing in the long term as a properly connected stereo pair AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT OUT SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT DATA...

Page 16: ...aker cables together to save time There is absolutely no performance penalty for doing so The shield is absolutely essential in maintaining data integrity over the long runs between the controller amp...

Page 17: ...o the connector snap the connector on to the appropriate zone s 6 pin data terminal on the S4 3 Controller s rear panel Be careful to centre the connector over the terminal pins before inserting 4 15...

Page 18: ...t pick up signals from a source component s IR repeater or the S4 3 Controller s IR flood emitter Lastly make sure that each DMS is on a relatively uninterrupted line of sight path to all likely locat...

Page 19: ...es DIP switch 6 ON The MASTER should be the first module in the serial connection sequence i e the one nearest to the controller Internal Battery Each DMS module contains a rechargeable battery which...

Page 20: ...MS module connected to the zone A data cable terminal MUST be used for initial set up particularly in systems where non RC5 source components are included Details will be found in Section 5 23 4 23 Fi...

Page 21: ...fewer cable runs but may not be practical in all rooms NOTE When installing a DMS and KMS together in a double width wall box the only wiring required is a single link cable to join the two modules a...

Page 22: ...the KMS and the S4 3 Controller This ensures that the DMS module always signals the user when the adjacent keypad is used Whenever possible we suggest that you configure each combined DMS and keypad m...

Page 23: ...ker plugs supplied must be used for speaker wiring and I D C plugs supplied for data wiring These are identical to those used on the S4 3 Controller see sections 4 12 and 4 14 The Zone Splitter can be...

Page 24: ...nd INNER RING of the stereo jack plugs should be connected DO NOT connect the OUTER ground earth 5 14 External Control of Switched A C Mains Outlets When external control of the a c outlet is required...

Page 25: ...tellite on Input 3 and a Toshiba DVD on Input 4 for example SW1 should be set as follows Switch 1 ON Code Input 1 ROTEL Tuner ONKYO Tuner TECHNICS Tuner NAD Tuner LUXMAN ROTEL ONKYO TECHNICS NAD LUXMA...

Page 26: ...the codes for any source components are stored on code bank page 2 b Locate the DMS module for zone A Optional operating modes CANNOT be changed from any other zone or even from zone A s optional key...

Page 27: ...ve will be displayed on the DMS 5 3 IR System and Control Codes 5 31 Overview The S4 3 Controller s IR system provides extensive remote control flexibility With the possible exception of the points in...

Page 28: ...nt Once reliable operation is obtained note the position and affix the window emitter NOTE The adhesive backing should be removed whilst locating the receivers sweet spot 5 4 Advanced Multi Zone Syste...

Page 29: ...ock to terminal 4 on S4 3 Controller C This completes the signal link to the IR flood emitter on S4 3 Controller C 5 43 Source Connections Connect all sources to the first S4 3 Controller A in accorda...

Page 30: ...ntroller B listening to the same source will not indicate engaged TX FORMAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TX FORMAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TX FORMAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use this jumper arrangement in a system with 3 Super Controllers to...

Page 31: ...Pre Out Sockets Each zone is equipped with a plug in PCB Line Driver module that enables configuration of the output that each zone PRE OUT socket provides The factory default setting is a convention...

Page 32: ...rom the data cables and are always active as long as the S4 3 Controller is connected to a c and switched on 6 2 RHS Hand held Remote Control TUNER CD FAV STN PRESETS STOP SKIP RANDOM DISC TAPE SAT ST...

Page 33: ...stations programmed into memory before checking this handset feature a TUNER This selects source 1 b FAV STN Favourite Station This will select the first station Preset No 1 programmed into the tuner...

Page 34: ...ts the first station Preset No 1 programmed into the tuner s memory b Preset This selects the next PRE PROGRAMMED station LOWER in frequency than the one playing c Preset This selects the next PRE PRO...

Page 35: ...r details 6 29 X This is reserved for future use and is inoperative at the present time 6 3 KMS Keypad The KMS keypad offers easy access to most S4 3 Controller system functions It has eight individua...

Page 36: ...the zone Standby This button has two functions a A brief push will put the zone from which the command originated into Standby status All other zones will remain unaffected Source components will rema...

Page 37: ...ack Stop disc This stops the CD Next disc This advances the CD to the next disc when appropriate Satellite or Cable Channel This changes to a lower channel number Channel This changes to a higher chan...

Page 38: ...Section 6 Operation 6 4 DMS Module 6 41 Overview When a zone is active the DMS module responds to control commands from the RHS handset the KMS keypad and also from other infra red devices It displays...

Page 39: ...a period of time this indicates that the internal battery charge is low The clock time should be reset to stop the flashing and the system left On for a few days to recharge the internal battery 6 44...

Page 40: ...essed for six seconds The A and B LEDs illuminate as appropriate to indicate the status of the speakers in the A and B areas If an LED is lit that speaker pair is switched ON If both speaker pairs are...

Page 41: ...response 20Hz 20kHz 0 8dB Fixed level output distortion THD N 0 005 1kHz Variable level output distortion THD N 0 01 1kHz Power Amplifier Output Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 1dB Distortion THD N 0 07...

Page 42: ...Serial Number Installer Dealer Name Your Fax Number Your Telephone Number 1st Component Type CD etc Brand SONY Denon etc Model Number Details of problem 2nd Component Type Brand Model Number Details o...

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