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INSTALLATION
The Eazy6 is designed to be mounted at the rear of an equipment cabinet, behind the audio source components. Mounting brackets have
been provided for ease of installation. Although the Eazy6 will remain relatively cool during normal operation, some allowance should be
made for ventilation. Once mounted and set up, there should be no need to directly access the Eazy6. However, it may be necessary to
access the Eazy6 for servicing or future system upgrades.
Audio Connections
The six Audio Inputs (left and right) are located on the top left-hand side of the unit
(See Diagram 2)
. A stereo RCA lead should be used to
connect the line output of each source component to one of these inputs.
In the center of the Eazy6 are the six Zone Outputs
(See Diagram 3)
. Each of these should be connected to the corresponding zone amplifier.
Each zone amplifier would in turn be connected to the speakers in that zone.
It is possible for a zone to contain more than one pair of speakers. In which case, it may be necessary to use a SpeakerCraft Volume Control
for each pair of speakers in that zone.
Infrared Connections
Each zone will require at least one SpeakerCraft SmartPath
™
IR receiver to operate
the Eazy6. Depending on the model chosen, the IR receiver should be located
where it is easily activated by the remote control handset. For further details, refer
to the owner’s manual that came with your IR receiver.
Four-conductor IR data cable should be used to connect the IR receivers to the
Eazy6. Each zone of the Eazy6 has a four-way screw terminal to which the IR cable
is connected
(See Diagram 4)
.
A maximum of ten IR receivers can be used on each zone.
IR Router
The Eazy6 features a built-in IR router that allows the use of numerous source components of the same
type, i.e. two CD players of the same brand.
Each Audio Input has a corresponding IR emitter
output socket
(See Diagram 5)
. Whenever an audio source is selected in a zone, the Eazy6
will direct all IR control data from that zone only to that source emitter output.
To control source components, an IR emitter is placed over the front of the IR window on the
component’s faceplate and plugged into the corresponding IR output. The source component will
now only be controlled from the zone(s) currently using the component
(See Diagram 6 on Page 4)
.
Note that this is not a lock-out function. Every zone accessing the source component will be able to
control it. The IR router function simply means that if two identical source components are used in the
system, i.e. CD player 1 and CD player 2, the person listening to CD 1 in Zone 3 will not affect the
operation of CD 2 being played in Zone 1.
DIAGRAM 2:
Audio Inputs
DIAGRAM 3:
Zone Outputs
DIAGRAM 4:
Infrared Receiver Inputs
DIAGRAM 5:
Infrared Outputs
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NOTE:
The SpeakerCraft EazyR Programmable Remote Control, sold separately, is required to operate the Eazy6. Purchase up to 6 EazyR
units for optimum control over your multi-zone configuration.
INTRODUCTION
The SpeakerCraft Eazy6 is a six-zone, six-input audio preamplifier featuring:
• Separate infrared control of input select and volume for each zone
• Maximum volume and balance adjustment for each zone
• Input level adjustment for each source
• Infrared routing to allow use of multiple identical source components, i.e. two CD players of the same brand
• Expansion output for additional zones or source sharing with other amplifiers or receivers
• Individual zone “Status” output
• Common “Status” output
• 12-volt DC output to power infrared devices or other accessories
• “All Off” function
Please review
Diagram 1
below to familiarize yourself with the components of the Eazy6.
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Power In
Zone IR
Confirmation LED
Infrared Out
Infrared Receiver
Inputs
Input Level Trim Pots
(Located Under Coverplate)
Zone
Outputs
Zone Max Volume
Trim Pots
Audio
Inputs
Expansion
Output
Data Link
Power Status
LED
Mounting
Bracket
DIAGRAM 1:
Eazy6 Components
Power Out
