The ABD-C6 is a pair of speakers with one speaker as the master (right
channel) and has the A-BUS amplifier mounted on the back plus an infrared
receiver for system control (volume level, ON/MUTE and source control)
mounted behind a red lens on the front. The passive speaker is connected
to the A-BUS amplifier via a 5m (15’) connecting cable (supplied). Only
one Cat-5 cable is required from the hub directly to the speaker location
terminated with an RJ45 plug.
Infrared Repeater:
A-BUS/
direct
Speakers will pass most infrared
commands without difficulty. They will repeat standard 38 kHz commands
and 56 kHz commands which are often used in satellite receivers. Care
should be taken to ensure the emitters are properly placed over the receiver
on the front of the source component/s.
Remote IR Range:
The operating range of your Remote Control will vary
according to the light conditions in the room, the quality of the IR remote
(and battery condition) and the system design in the components. In ideal
conditions in areas with low light the range should be up to 30m (100ft)
on axis; however, in areas of high sunlight or lighting such as low-voltage
lighting which can emit light in the infrared frequency range the operating
range can be substantially less. In direct sunlight the range may be reduced
to as little as 5m (15ft). Care should be taken when planning your A-BUS
system installation to locate the A-BUS/
direct
Speakers in a position away
from direct light and in a position convenient to the users to point the IR
Remote Control to the receiver in the module.
Note:
Remote controls are not RF devices. The commands are sent by line-
of- sight and will not go around corners or work if there are any obstructions
between the remote and the receiver.
Trim Pots:
(left and right) are included on the amplifier board that fine-tune
the output level to compensate for the length of the cable run, the efficiency
of the speakers and the size of the room. There are also situations where
you may want to limit the output level in a particular room. With the trim
pots adjusted to minimum, the main volume control should be adjusted to
maximum level, then with popular music playing the trim pots should be
Installation Guide / Warranty Information
In-Ceiling Architectural Speakers
Welcome to Forté A-BUS Multi-Room Audio
We hope you enjoy your Forté A-BUS system. Your Forté A-BUS component
has been designed to give high quality sound, and is simple and functional to
operate. All Forté A-BUS products bearing the Forté A-BUS logo are made to the
A-BUS Standard, so when you connect a Forté A-BUS input device, hub, volume
control module or Forté A-BUS/
direct
speaker they are compatible with each
other. All Forté A-BUS components are simple to install, service or upgrade; thus
enhancing your system with components that offer improved features should be
easy.
When designing an audio system it is important to balance and match the quality
of the components. Forte’ A-BUS delivers high quality audio signal to every room
so it is important that the correct speaker match is made. Most in ceiling loud
-
speakers look the same but their quality varies greatly. The ABD-C6 and ABP-C6
speakers have been specifically designed for A-BUS to maximise performance and
to provide the reliability needed for rugged conditions.
Please refer to each of the individual manuals on A-BUS/
ready
amplifiers and A-
BUS hubs for further installation instructions.
Forté A-BUS/
direct
Installation
The A-BUS learning remote keypad with cradle includes the following
commands;
Please refer to the ABR-43 Instruction
Manual for greater details.
1. Mode Buttons
2. Volume Buttons
3. Room On/Mute
4. System Mute
5. Coloured Buttons -
single command mode
6. Control Buttons
7. Talk Back LED
ABR-43 Operating Instructions
A-BUS/
direct
/ A-BUS/
passive
ABD-C6 / ABP-C6
hubs
modules
speakers
Cat5
2-Core
Forté A-BUS Multi-Source Hub
ZONE OUTPUT
ROUTED
IR
L
R
L
R
ABX-88
1
2
3
4
TM
AUDIO IN
TALK
STATUS
COMMON IR
12V TRIGGER OUT
100mA
1
2
3
4
AUDIO OUT
DATA
EXPANSION
+24V
2.5A +
-
A
B
IN
OUT
DC1
DC2
N1787
SAT
Cat5
SOURCE1
SOURCE2
AMP
OUTPUT
INPUT
2-Core
LOCAL INPUT MODULE
brought up to a
point just below
the amplifier’s
clipping level.
(Clipping is the
point where the
sound starts
to distort).
When the
trim pots are
all set to the
desired level the installation may be
completed.
Mono/Stereo:
The A-BUS Direct
speaker is equipped with a Stereo/
Mono switch located on the cross
over (See Photo). This feature
allows you to use the speakers in
both a stereo or mono mode. The
stereo mode is used when both
the active and passive speakers
are located in the same room. The
mono mode provides stereo sound
at each speaker location similar
to a Dual Voice Coil speaker. The
mono mode is best used when the
speakers are used in a large room,
in a hallway, one set is used in
multiple areas such as bathrooms,
or multiple speakers are located in
the same room. In addition, if the
speakers are placed too close to
each other.
System Status Indicator:
The
Red LED behind the red lens on
the front to the master speaker.
When the A-BUS system is active
it is on. If an infrared signal is
received it will flash.
Termination:
RJ-45 as T568A .