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Essentia®

Six-Source, Six-Zone Audio Distribution System

NV-E6GMS, NV-E6GXS

Installation Guide

ENGLISH

Danger

Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent

hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably to noise induced hearing

loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently

intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government's

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified

the following permissible noise level exposures:

According to OSHA, any exposure in the above permissible limits could

result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canal or over

the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to

prevent a permanent hearing loss. If exposure in excess of the limits as

put forth above, to insure against potentially harmful exposure to high

sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to

equipment capable of inducing high sound pressure levels, such as this

amplification system, be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in

operation.

DURATION PER DAY (HOURS)86432 1

SOUND LEVEL (dB) 90 93 95 97 100 103

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE

OF NON-INSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE

PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE

TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE

OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.

1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this

product.

2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future

reference.

3. Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating

instructions.

4 . Follow all operating instructions to operate this product.

5. This product should not be used near water, i.e. bathtub, sink,

swimming pool, wet basement, etc.

6. Only use dry cloth to clean this product.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings, It should not be placed flat

against a wall or placed in a built-in enclosure that will impede the

flow of cooling air.

8. Do not install this product near any heat sources ; such as,

radiators, heat registers, stove or other apparatus (including heat

producing amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the

other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord being walked on or pinched, particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit

from the apparatus. Do not break the ground pin of the power

supply cord.

11 . Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by

the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

use caution when moving cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are

not spilled into the unit through the ventilation ports or any other

openings.

15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way;

such as, power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally

or has been dropped.

16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.

CAUTION

APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING

AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,

SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

FRENCH

DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR 8 6 4321

INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB 90 93 95 97 100 103

Danger

L‘exposition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer une perte

permanente de l’audition, Chaque organisme humain reagit

differemment quant a la perte de l’audition, mais quasiment tout le

monde subit une diminution de I’acuite auditive lors d’une exposition

suffisamment longue au bruit intense. Les autorites competentes en

reglementation de bruit ont defini les expositions tolerees aux niveaux

de bruits:

Selon les autorites, toute exposition dans les limites citees ci-dessus,

peuvent provoquer certaines pertes d’audition. Des bouchons ou

protections dans l’appareil auditif ou sur l’oreille doivent etre portes lors

de l’utilisation de ce systeme d’amplification afin de prevenir le risque

de perte permanente de l’audition, Dans le cas d’expositions

superieures aux limites precitees il est recommande, afin de se

premunir contre les expositions aux pressions acoustiquese I evees

potentielIement dangeure u ses, aux personnes exposees aux

equipements capables de delivrer de telles puissances, tels ce

systeme d’amplification en fonctionnement, de proteger l’appareil

auditif.

ATTENTION: AFIN DE LlMlTER LE RISQUE DE CHO ELECTR/QUE, NE

PAS ENLEVER LE CHASSIS. NE CONTIENT PAS DE

PIECES POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.

CONFER LE SERVICE APRES-VENTE AUX

REPARATEURS

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR.

CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE

DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX NON-ISOLE A L'INTERIEUR DE CE PRODUIT

QUI PEUT ETRE DE PUISSANCE SUFFISAMMENT IMPORTANTE POUR

PROVOQUER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE AUX PERSONNES.

CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE

D'INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION ET DE MAINTENANCE DANS LES

DOCUMENTS FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT.

IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE

1. Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et précautions

d'emploi avant d'utiliser ce produit.

2. Toutes les recommandations et précautions d'emploi doivent être

conservées afin de pouvoir s'y reporter si nécessaire.

3. Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements énumérés dans les

précautions d'emploi.

4. Suivre toutes les précautions d'emploi pour utiliser ce produit.

5. Ce produit ne doit pas être utilisé près d'eau, comme par exemple

baignoires, éviers, piscine, sous-sol humides ... Etc.

ée, cela

Protéger

pincement, particulièrement au niveau des fiches, des

réceptacles utilisés et à l'endroit de sortie de l'appareil. Ne pas

casser la fiche de terre du cordon d'alimentation.

11. Utiliser uniquement les accessoires spécifiés par le constructeur.

12. Utiliser uniquement avec le chariot de transport, le support, le

trépied, la console ou la table spécifiés par le constructeur ou

vendus avec l'appareil. Lors de l'utilisation d'un chariot, bouger

avec précaution l'ensemble chariotlappareil afin d'éviter les

dommages d'un renversement.

13 Débrancher cet appareil lors d'orages ou s'il n'est pas utilisé

pendant une longue période.

14. Des précautions doivent être prises afin qu'aucun objet ne tombe

et qu'aucun liquide ne se répande à l'intérieur de l'appareil par

les orifics de ventilation ou n'importe quelle autre ouverture.

15. Pour toutes interventions techniques s'adresser à un technicien

qualifié.L'intervention technique est nécessaire lorsque l'appareil

a été endommagé de n'importe quelle façon, comme par

exemple si le cordon secteur ou sa fiche sont détériorés,si du

liquide a coulé ou si des objets sont tombés à l'intérieur de

l'apparei1,si l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, s'il

ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s'il est tombé.

16. ATTENTI0N:Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc

electrique ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.

6. Utiliser exclusivement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit.

7. Ne bloquér aucune ouverture de ventilation. Ne pas placer le

produit tout contre un mur ou dans une enceinte fern

gênerait le flux d'air nécessaire au refroidissement.

8. Ne pas placer le produit près de toute source de chaeur telle que

radiateurs, arrivées d'air chaud, fourneaux ou autres appareils

générant de la chaleur (incluant les amplificateurs producteurs

de chaleur) .

9. Ne pas négliger la sécurité que procure un branchement polarisé

ou avec raccordement à la terre, Un branchement polarisé

comprend deux fiches dont l'une est plus large que l'autre. Un

branchement à la terre comprend deux fiches plus une troisième

reliée à la terre. Si la fiche secteur fournie ne s'insert pas dans

votre prise de courant. consulter un 'électricien afin de remplacer

votre prise obsolète.

10. le cordon d'alimentation de tout écrasement ou

AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUÉ D'INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE

ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A

L'HUMIDITE.

Table of Contents

Introduction Page 3

Page 4

Control Pad Features Page 5

RC1 Remote Control Page 6

I. Prewire CAT5 Termination Page 7

II. Terminating the Speaker Wire Page 8

III. Installing the Essentia Amplifier Page 8

IV. Installing the NV-E6GMAP AllPort Page 8

V. Connecting the Allport to the Essentia Amplifier Page 9

VI. Attaching Audio Source Equipment

Setting up the T2G Tuners, M3 Audio Server and NuVoDock for iPod

for use with NuVoNet Page 9

VII. Connecting the IR Emitters Page 10

NuVo T2G Tuner Direct Numeric Access Page 10

VIII. Expanding Essentia to 16 Zones Page 11

IX. Using the Essentia Configurator Software Page 12

1. Main Startup Page 12

2. IR Libraries Page 12

Page 15

4. Macros Page 16

5. Zones Page 18

6. System Settings Page 21

7. Update System Page 22

X. Control Pad Setup Page 24

XI. Using the Control Pad’s MENU Button Page 24

Favorites Page 24

Sources Page 25

Advanced Zone Control Page 25

Setup Page 26

Favorites #1-12 Page 26

Zone Settings Page 26

Source Settings Page 28

System Settings Page 28

XII. Essentia Accessories Page 30

The NV-I8DLS Learning Station Interface Page 29

NV-MI1 Mute Interface Adaptor Page 32

NV-LSI24 Local Source Interrupt Page 33

NV-LSA40 Local Source Amplifier Page 34

NV-LSA40PD Power Distribution Hub Page 35

NV-P2100 200-Watt Auxiliary Amplifier Page 36

Specifications Page 37

Troubleshooting Page 38

Back Panel Features

Page 9

3. Defining Sources

Installing the Essentia System in Your Home

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of NuVo's new Essentia System. Essentia provides 40 startlingly clear watts of sound to up to 12

listening zones(12 zones with the addition of the expander). NuVo's Generation D amplification uses the latest in digital

technology to provide peak performance in a system that sets a new standard for efficiency and energy conservation. Essentia is

the first distributed audio system of its type to bear ENERGY STAR®. This means it consumes less than 1 watt of power in standby

mode. Even with all the zones turned on and in full operation, the Essentia System's efficient design sets a new standard in low

power consumption.

Essentia truly offers the best in affordable distributed audio for the home. NuVo's state-of-the-art NuVoNet communication

through Essentia's award winning Control Pads allows you to interact with your source equipment as if you are standing at your

equipment rack. Essentia is a music entertainment system like no other multi-source, multi-zone audio system in its class.

Essentia Back Panel

1. The Essentia will accept up to six audio sources. These are connected to Essentia's main and expander amplifiers

with standard stereo RCA cables.

2. These preamp lineouts are used for sending an audio signal to an external power amplifier. This is useful for

large areas that require additional pairs of speakers. These outputs are constant, so an amplifier connected to it will not

change volume with that zone's Control Pad. Zones 1 and 2 both have a fixed lineout.

3. These preamp lineouts are also used for sending an audio signal to an external power (needs left justified)

amplifier. Use the variable output when you want the volume of the additional amplifier to be controlled by the zone's Control

Pad. Like the Fixed Lineouts, zones 1 and 2 each have a variable lineout.

4. These 5-volt outputs are zone - specific voltage triggers for external amplification.

5. This 25-pin connection consolidates the zone speaker connections to the back of the Allport hub into a

single cable connection on the back of the Essentia amplifier.

6 IR signals received from the Control Pads are passed through the IR outputs to the source equipment using

the supplied IR emitters. Outputs 1-6 are routed to the corresponding sources, and the SUM output is common and will pass all

IR signals.

7. The 9-pin RS232 connection is a bi-directional serial port that allows the Essentia System to be controlled by an

external home automation device. It is also used for configuration programming download.

8. This is a constant 5-volt output for triggering external equipment. There is no voltage output when the zones are off.

9. This RJ45 connection is the input for all zone information coming from the Essentia Control Pads and all

communication with the NuVoNet Suite source components. This connection is made using the supplied pre-terminated CAT5 or

any network CAT5 cable.

10. This RJ45 output is designed to connect to the Link input on the Essentia Expander component and transfers all zone

control commands from the Main Unit's NuVoNet or RS232 command input to the Expander for an additional six zones.

11. This input is designed to temporarily mute any audio playing through the system when the doorbell or phone rings. This

works in conjunction with the NuVo NV-MI1 mute interface accessory. It also acts as a trigger for whole house paging through

any third party paging device when set for this function in the Configurator Software.

12. A detachable power cord connects the system to an external AC power supply.

Source Inputs:

Fixed Lineouts:

Variable Lineouts:

Zone Trigger Outputs:

Allport Connection:

. IR emitter Outputs:

RS232:

Status:

NuVoNet:

Link:

Mute:

AC:

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ZONE

TRIG

ZONE

STATUS

NuVoNet

RS232

1SUM

ALLPORT CONNECTION

IR OUTPUTS

23456 LINK

MUTE

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MODEL NV-E6GM

SIX SOURCE SIX ZONE

AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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NuVo Technologies LLC Hebron, Kentucky USA•

CONFORMS TO UL

STD.60065 CERTIFIED

TO CAN/CSA STD.

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Essentia Control Pad

1. This indicates the current audio source playing in that zone. Source names can be customized in the

Configurator Software with a three-character designation.

2. Each Control Pad comes with white, ivory, almond, and black trim plates that offer a screwless and elegant,

finished installation.

3. The organic light emitting diode display is a highly functional and vivid multi-line display.

4. This portion of the display serves two functions: In normal operation, it indicates the artist,

station, metadata, and other source information, and in Menu mode, it displays multiple lines of information for browsing

purposes.

5. This bar graph indicates the audio volume level when the Control Pad is in normal play mode.

When in Menu Mode, it indicates the playback status of digital music files from the M3 audio server or iPod.

6. This button turns the local zone on and off and has the ability to turn all zones off simultaneously.

7. Menu serves as access to music browsing, presets, and favorites, as well as specific zone and system setting

parameters.

8. This IR - programmable button toggles between the play and pause functions of the chosen source. When using

the T2G Tuners, this button toggles through the Tuner's receive modes. A third “press and hold” function can also be assigned

to this button for additional functionality.

9. The OK button serves a dual function. In normal play mode, it scrolls through the available audio sources. In Menu mode, it

is used to select the highlighted menu item.

10. This is an IR - programmable button for simple source transport functions. Typically, it would track forward

and back or tune up and down. A third “press and hold” function can also be assigned to this button for additional

functionality.

11. These arrows have a dual function. In normal play mode, they control the volume level up and down. In

mode, they scroll up and down through menu selections.

12. The Control Pad has a built-in IR receiver for complete wireless control of all the audio source equipment.

Source Indicator:

Wall Plate:

OLED Display:

Now Playing/Menu Display:

Volume Level Indicator:

Power:

Menu:

Play/Pause:

OK:

Forward/Reverse:

Arrow Up and Down:

IR Receiver:

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NV-GRC1 Remote Control

1. Power:

Volume:

Function Buttons:

Forward and Reverse:

Favorites:

DISP:

Function LED:

MUTE:

SOURCE/OK:

Play/Pause:

MENU:

Sleep:

G1 and G2:

Each zone can be turned on and off, or all

zones can be turned off with this button.

2. This serves two functions. In normal

operation mode, it is a volume control, but when

you are using the menu features of the Control Pad,

it allows scrolling up and down.

3. These buttons are currently

inactive and designed for future use.

4. These IR programmable

buttons are designed for forward and reverse

functions.

5. A function of the Essentia System is the

ability to access user defined favorites for easy

access. The first twelve are directly accessible using

the GRC1 Favorites buttons.

6. This button allows access to the Display menu

available at each Control Pad.

7. This LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights

to indicate a button push.

8. The GRC1 remote provides a discrete mute

function to quickly silence the zone's output.

9. This is another dual function button. In

normal playback mode it scrolls through the

sources, or in menu mode it selects a highlighted

menu choice.

10. This IR programmable button toggles

between the play and pause functions of the chosen

source. When using the T2G Tuners, this button

toggles through the Tuners’ receive modes.

11. This button enters the menu features of the

Control Pad. When in Menu, mode the Volume up

and down buttons scroll through the menu choices.

12. This allows access to the sleep timer mode.

13. These buttons are currently inactive.

They are designed for future use.

Installing the Essentia System in Your Home

I. Prewire

The Essentia System uses CAT5 cable for Control Pad control and either two or four-conductor 16-gauge speaker wire. All the wire

is “homerun” from each zone to the location of the Essentia amplifier and Audio Source equipment.

Complete CAT5 Crimping Instructions

The NuVo audio systems require CAT5, unshielded, twisted

pair (UTP) for communication between the Control Pads and

the main amplifier unit. Each end of the wire is terminated

with an RJ45 connector.

The Essentia System can accommodate 2,000 total feet of

CAT5 cable. For the most reliable operation, it is best that no

single run of CAT5 exceeds 250 feet.

The correct wiring scheme for the CAT5 cable is standard

EIA/TIA 568A, or 568B. Properly terminating the CAT5 cable

is crucial for the operation of the system. It is very

important to use a good quality crimp tool, and test each

end to end run with a CAT5 wire tester to insure that your

system operates flawlessly, Fig.1.

1. Stripa2to3inch portion of the insulation,

exposing the 4 twisted pairs.

2. Untwist the wires and fan them out

individually. Arrange the wires into the

correct color scheme as shown in Fig. 1.

3. Flatten the wires in their correct order and trim

them evenly across the top. Most crimp tools have

a wire trimmer built-in. It is best to trim the wires

to about ½” in length.

4. While holding the wires flat between your thumb

and forefinger, insert the wires into the RJ45

connector so each is in its own slot. Push the wire

into the RJ45 so all 8 conductors touch the end of

the connector. The insulation jacket should

extend beyond the crimp point of the RJ45.

5. Insert the RJ45 into the crimp tool receptacle and

squeeze the tool firmly. Note that a ratchet type

tool should tighten down until it no longer clicks.

6. The RJ45 should be firmly crimped to the CAT5

insulation. It is necessary that the color scheme

be repeated identically on each end of the wire.

7. Test each termination with a CAT5 Tester before

completing the installation.

Step-by-Step Crimping Instructions:

Fig. 1: EIA 568A and 568B wiring scheme for CAT5 Cable

Pin#568A

1. Green Stripe

2. Green

3. Orange Stripe

4. Blue

5. Blue Stripe

6. Orange

7. Brown Stripe

8. Brown

Note: Colors listed as “stripe” are a white wire

with a colored stripe.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Step 4 Step 5 Step 6

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tab down.

Wires insert from

this end.

Pair 2

Pair 3

Pair 4

Pair 1

IR Active

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Control Data Bus+

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Pin#568B

1. Orange Stripe

2. Orange

3. Green Stripe

4. Blue

5. Blue Stripe

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7. Brown Stripe

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RIGHT

LEFT RIGHT

II. Terminating the Speaker Wire (Fig. 2)

All NuVo Systems operate across a “homerun” wiring scheme

using CAT5 for the zone's Control Pad communication and

control, and a separate run of speaker wire for each zone.

The Essentia operates differently in that its zone speaker

wire termination is made at the Allport hub. The suggested

wire for this purpose is 16-gauge, 2- or 4- conductor

speaker wire rated for in-wall use.

The termination is performed using a modular “Euro”

connector. Each conductor is screwed down to the Euro

connector and plugged into the appropriate zone speaker

connection on the back of the Allport. The proper

termination for each zone is Left channel: — and , and Right

channel: — and .

IThe order in which the CAT5 cables are plugged into the

jacks is irrelevant to the system's operation. Six modular

“Euro” connectors are used to terminate the speakers in

each zone, see Section II, Terminating the Speaker Wire.

Once the speaker and CAT5 terminations are complete, the

Allport can be installed.

Fig. 2

III. Installing the Essentia Amplifier

System setup works best when the amplifier is placed in the

same location as the audio source equipment. This is

typically in an audio rack, entertainment center, or a closet

dedicated to housing the home audio/video equipment. To

insure cool, reliable operation, we highly recommend

allowing one empty rack space above a Main or an Expander

amplifier unit. Also, insure there is ventilation around the

whole rack location.

The amplifier should be plugged in and the blue Standby LED

should be lit before proceeding with the remaining

installation. This activates protective circuitry for the

internal components.

IV. Installing the NV-E6GMAP-DC Allport (Fig. 3)

The Allport is a multi-connection hub designed to accept all

the CAT5 and speaker wires from all zones of the Essentia

System. The location of the Allport should be determined by

the location of the Essentia amplifier. It is best to place it in

a wall behind the amplifier that can be easily accessible if

necessary.

The Allport is designed to fit into most any dual-gang

mounting ring, and has two sets of terminations on the

backside. Eight RJ45 jacks are meant for the Control Pads in

up to six zones, with one reserved for an additional Control

Pad and another for a “link” jack used for expansion from six

to twelve zones.

Fig. 3

V. Connecting the Allport to the Essentia Amplifier (Fig. 4)

Once installed, the front of the Allport has three “Device”

RJ45 jacks for CAT5 connections from the NuVoNet Suite

components, and an RJ45 jack labeled “NuVoNet” which

must be connected to the “NuVoNet” input on the back of

the Essentia amplifier. This is necessary for Control Pad

communication, regardless the use of the NuVoNet Suite

components. Once connected, the Control Pads are ready to

communicate with the System. The Essentia System is

shipped with a six-foot pre-terminated CAT5 network cable,

or you can purchase one if a different length is required.

The speaker connection is made with the 25-pin Allport

Cable. The modular speaker connectors must be plugged into

the appropriate speaker connections on the back of the

Allport.

Fig. 4

VI. Attaching Audio Source Equipment (Fig. 5)

Each piece of audio equipment is connected to the Essentia

amplifier with standard stereo RCA cables. Attach an RCA

cable to the corresponding audio output on the source

equipment and to the desired source input on the back of

the Essentia amplifier. The numbered input for each source

is important in the configuration of the system. This will be

covered in detail in the Essentia Configurator portion of this

manual.

The Zone 1 and 2 outputs have 3.5mm stereo pre-amp

lineouts attached to them. Their purpose is to provide the

zone’s current audio selection signal to an additional

amplifier. Both versions, fixed (a constant signal that

requires a volume control separate from the NuVo zone

Control Pad) and variable (a signal that varies in level

relative to the volume setting on the NuVo zone Control Pad)

are both simultaneously active and require no external

switch for use.

Each output has an attached voltage trigger output that

allows the attached amplifier to be triggered from a voltage

presented when the zone Control Pad is turned on. The

voltage trigger is removed when the zone is truned off.

Using the Fixed and Variable Lineouts

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T2G AM/FM and XM Tuners

OPERATING MODE

STAND ALONE, SOURCE 6, SOURCE 5, SOURCE 4,

SOURCE 3, SOURCE 2, SOURCE 1.

Each of the T2G Tuner components houses two individual

AM/FM or Satellite receivers, which have their own display

on the front panel. Once the T2G is plugged in and the

NuVoNet CAT5 is connected to the Allport, the initial display,

will appear for each tuner. Below this, the

choices are

and Stand Alone is

automatically highlighted at initial startup. Selecting the

appropriate Essentia source input is accomplished by

turning the Select knob for each tuner counter-clockwise

until the desired source input number is highlighted. It is

selected by pushing the Select knob. Once this is complete,

the Essentia System NuVoNet will recognize that source.

STATUS

NuVoNet

RS232

1SUM

ALLPORT CONNECTION

IR OUTPUTS

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MUTE

ALLPORT CONNECTION

Setting up NuVo Sources for use with NuVoNet

X. Essentia Configurator Software.

A feature of the Essentia System is its ability to

automatically communicate with the T2G family of tuners,

the M3 Audio Server, and the Wired and Wireless NuVoDocks

for iPod. The communication happens through the Allport

connection hub across a communication protocol called

NuVoNet. Although software programming is not necessary

for this function, configuring the installation through the

Configurator Software prior to installation has distinct

advantages, see

When the T2G tuners or M3 Server are plugged in for the first

time, they will display a prompt to select a source input

number for the Essentia. For NuVoNet to communicate

properly, you should have already connected the NuVoNet

components to one of the three “Peripheral Device” inputs

on the face of the Allport.

M3 Audio Server and T2SIR Dual Sirius Ready Tuners

Status, all outputs.

OUTPUT A: PRESS OK TO SELECT NUVONET

SOURCE.

Address, Output A, STANDALONE

SOURCE 1, SOURCE

2. . . SOURCE 3,

SOURCE 4, SOURCE 5, SOURCE 6

At initial startup, the front panel display will display a

prompt screen Below this header are

three lines of text representing each of the three audio

outputs labeled A, B, and C. Output A will be highlighted and

it will display

When OK is selected, the top line of the display will

read below this, will be

highlighted and the other choices will be

and as you scroll using the down arrow,

and will appear. Highlight

the appropriate choice and press OK to select. This will set

the first channel music output. You will then be prompted to

repeat these steps for the remaining two channels.

VII. Connecting the IR Emitters for Third-Party Source

Components (Fig. 6)

IR commands for the source equipment are transferred from

the Essentia amplifier to the source equipment using the

mini IR mouse emitters. Six of these are supplied with your

Essentia System. The emitter is plugged into the

corresponding source IR output on the Essentia and then

placed over the IR receiver window on the source

component. The IR outputs are individually routed to

sources 1-6.

Fig. 6

NuVoDock for iPod

Note that although the NuVoDock system has a 16 position

rotary switch for source input, only positions 1 – 6 are used.

Both the Wired and Wireless NuVoDocks for iPod use a

simple rotary switch to set the appropriate source input. Up

to two Wireless NuVoDocks and six Wired NuVoDocks could

be used as individual sources through NuVoNet. The Wired

and Wireless NuVoDocks consist of a dock for iPod playback

and recharging as well as a receiver component designed to

communicate with NuVoNet. Prior to plugging the receiver

into the Essentia Allport, set the Source rotary switch to the

desired source number input. Once set, theEssentia Control

Pads will automatically display the iPod information when an

iPod is plugged into the NuVoDock. Each NuVoDock and

receiver must have a separate source number selected.

The two SUM outputs will flash any IR command that is sent

from any of the zones. This is most commonly used with an

IR blaster designed to flash IR commands to a variety of

components.

STATUS

NuVoNet

RS232

1SUM

ALLPORT CONNECTION

IR OUTPUTS

23456 LINK

MUTE

ALLPORT CONNECTION

dISC

COMPACT

NuVo T2G Tuner Direct Numeric Access (Fig. 7)

The NuVo T2G Tuners have the ability for direct IR access to

numeric station tuning. This can be done through the T2G

remote control or using a third party remote control that has

been taught the T2G IR codes. To allow this control, it is

necessary to link the Essentia SUM IR output to the Direct IR

input on the T2G using a stereo 3.5mm (1/8”) mono patch

cable. Once the connection is made, the T2G will respond to

the numeric IR commands issued through the Essentia

Control Pad IR receivers.

Fig. 7 T2G Tuner IR Input

Essentia IR Ouput

Model NV-T2DF

Dual XM Tuner

NuVo Techonlogies LLC•

Cincinnati Ohio USA

www.nuvotechnologies.com

SYSTEM

IR PASS-THRU

IR INPUT

NuVoNet

OUTIN

RS232

STATUS

NuVoNet

RS232

1SUM

ALLPORT CONNECTION

IR OUTPUTS

23456 LINK

MUTE

ALLPORT CONNECTION

VII. Expanding Essentia to 12 Zones (Fig. 8)

Six additional listening zones can be added to the Essentia

System using the Essentia Expander System, NV-E6GXS. The

expander requires the use of the Link RJ45 connection on the

main amplifier. This is connected to the corresponding Link

RJ45 connection on the expander amplifier. All of the upper

zone control commands from the main unit's NuVoNet or

RS232 command input are transferred through this

connection. The NV-RCA3 Y-adapter cables included with

the expander unit allow a parallel connection of the left and

right source output to the corresponding source inputs on

both amplifier units, fig. 8a.

The expansion requires the installation of the expander

Allport included with the expander system. The expander

Allport is the connection for the additional zone Control

Pads, up to seven, and the additional zone speakers. A

second Allport cable must be attached from the expander

Allport to the expander amplifier and a short CAT5 jumper

cable, included with the expander system is used on the

back of the two Allports to integrate all of the System’s

Control Pads into one NuVoNet connection to the main

amplifier, Fig. 8b.

Once these connections are complete, the Control Pads can

be addressed for a twelve-zone system.

Note: If you are using the Remote (wired) or Wireless

versions of the NuVoDocks for iPod, it is necessary to use a

female to male adaptor. These are readily available and are

not supplied with the NuVoDock system, fig. 8c.

Fig. 8b

E6GXAP-DC

Expander Allport Hub

E6GMAP-DC

Main Allport Hub

Fig. 8a

NV-RCAY3 “Y” cable

TUNER BTUNER BANTENNA INPUT

USE ONLYNuVo

NV-T2PAS

POWERED ANTENNA SYSTEM

USE ONLYNuVo

NV-T2PAS

POWERED ANTENNA SYSTEM

AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

TRIGGER

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FIXED VAR

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FIXED VAR

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Essentia G Expander

Essentia G Main

Audio Source

Fig. 8c

Fig. 8

ALLPORT CONNECTION

IX. Using the Essentia Configurator Software

1. Main Startup (Fig. 9)

The following section includes the optional NV-I8DLS IR

Learning Station. This is available as a package from NuVo

Technologies or any Authorized NuVo Distributor. The

Configurator Software is a PC program designed to run with

Windows 2000, XP, and XP Pro.

The Configurator is a tabbed Wizard-style interface

designed to sequentially walk the installer through the

system setup for both the Grand Concerto and Essentia.

When the program is launched, the Start tab is highlighted.

Clicking View and selecting E6G Mode tailors the

configuration for Essentia. The Start Tab gives three choices

for beginning a configuration. You can create a new file,

open an existing file, or retrieve an existing file from a

configured Essentia System.

Once configured, the finished program loaded into the

Essentia main amplifier can always be retrieved via the

RS232 port and has the ability to be edited.

Once a configuration file has been opened, you can then

click on the next button to continue. The Configurator will

not let you continue beyond Start without either creating a

new file or opening an existing file. It will also prevent

moving forward through any of the tabs until the necessary

information is completed in any one of the tabs.

Fig. 9

1.1 Open or Create Essentia Configurator File (fig. 10)

1.2 Retrieve Configuration from Essentia

When you click on this button, the program goes to a Config.

File. There you can either open one of the existing

configurations or specify the name of a new file.

Configurations are saved with a .cfg extension.

To retrieve a configuration from an existing Essentia

installation, launch the Configurator Software. Make sure

your computer is connected to the RS232 port on the back

panel of the Essentia amplifier. The Startup screen has two

buttons. The first is used to open an existing configuration

or to create a new one. The second asks to “Retrieve Existing

Configuration From Essentia.” When you click on the

“Retrieve” button, a progress window will appear.

If you have this configuration already stored on your

computer's hard drive, you will see a dialog box asking if

you wish to overwrite the existing file. If this file is not

stored in your computer, this box will not appear.

Fig. 10

2. IR Libraries (Fig. 11)

The IR Library is a list of available components and their IR

function codes. The Configurator Software stores captured IR

codes in a single directory. Once captured or downloaded,

the Configurator Software will permanently store it as a .gcl

file.

Fig. 12

Fig. 11

2.1 Adding a New Component to the IR Library (Fig. 12)

New component IR files are easily added by clicking on the

Add New button. This brings up a new window titled Add New

Component. In this window you must first enter the

manufacturer name and model. The Type drop-down menu

contains a large list of components. Each is a template of

common functions for that type of equipment. Clicking on

the type that matches the component will add the type name

in that field. If desired, you can add a type name that is not

in the drop-down menu.

Clicking on OK will automatically add the selected

component and associated functions to the IR Library.

Using the IR Learning Station Interface (Fig. 13)

To record new IR codes, you will need the IR Learning Station

Interface. The IR Learning Station Interface is a powerful

tool for setting up new IR Libraries for use with the

Configurator Software, and is part of the IR Learning Station

Package. Capturing function codes and adding them to the

component IR Library is an easy process.

The Interface box is connected to your computer using one

of the RS232 connection cables provided with the IR

Learning Station package. Note that in many cases, personal

notebook computers do not have a Db9 serial cable. In this

case an RS232 to USB dongle cable will be necessary.

The back panel of the Interface box has two IR outputs for

testing purposes. You can use the included IR emitter and

attach it to the IR window on the face of the source

component, or to the built-in IR blaster, which, when aimed

at the source equipment, will fire the IR command.

2.2 Recording IR codes (Fig. 14)

When a new component is added to the IR Library, it is

necessary to record the IR codes associated with each

function. To do this, connect the Learning Station Interface

as described above. Double-click on the desired component

from the IR Library page. This will open the IR Library Editor.

This window lists the complete set of functions for that type

of device.

To initiate the IR recording process, you can either double-

click on a function to be recorded or highlight the function

and click on the Record button. This will open the IR Library

Record window. The window will indicate that the

Configurator is “Waiting for IR Communications.” To record a

new code, simply point the component's remote control at

the IR receiver on the NuVo IR Learning Station Interface.

The first time you enter a code, the Configurator determines

if it is a “toggling function,” which means that the remote

actually sends two commands back-to-back. This requires

that the function button be pressed four times in

succession.

Fig. 13

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CONNECT TO

CONCERTO D

EMITTER

BLASTER

Concerto Learning Station

Model NV-I8DLS

PASSTHRU READY IR SENSOR TEST ACTIVE POWER

When the remote code is entered, the IR Library Record

window will go from yellow to green and indicate that the

capture was successful, and it will then return to yellow.

Repeat this procedure three more times until the desired

code is added to the IR Library Edit window. You will now see

the number of code repeats and the duration of the code. A

normal non-toggling remote will require two button pushes

to successfully record a command, while a toggling remote

will require four button pushes for each command.

If there is an error in recording the code, the display in the

Record window will indicate that there was a communication

error. If this occurs, click on the Record button and reenter

the code.

Fig. 14

2.3 IR Library Default Key Assignment (Fig. 15)

Once the desired codes are added, assign them to the

appropriate key on the Control Pad. Note that by design, the

Control Pad has only 3 IR programmable function keys and

Power ON/Power Off. Access to multiple preset choices will

be covered later in the Macros section.

To assign default IR functions to the Control Pad buttons,

right-click on each code and select “Keys.” This opens a

drop-down menu of the possible key selections for the

Essentia Control Pad. Select the appropriate key for that

command and the Configurator will add it to the Default Key

field for that command. The Play/Pause, Prev. and Next

functions have an additional (Held) function. This allows an

additional function assignment that is activated when the

button is held. The Control Pad automatically displays the

function being sent to the source component.

Once this sequence is completed, proceed to the next

function command, and repeat the above steps. When you

have assigned a default key for each IR, click on “Done” and

that component's IR Library is complete.

You can also assign discreet power on and off commands.

The Essentia System will initiate the On command when a

zone is turned on and in turn initiate the Off command when

the zone All Off function (holding the Power button for three

seconds) is initiated from any of the Control Pads.

Fig. 15

2.4 IR Library Test (Fig. 16)

An important feature of the Essentia Configurator is the

ability to test each IR code as it is added to the IR Library.

This insures that every code will work reliably.

When a new code is added, while it is still highlighted, click

on the test button, or double click on the highlighted code.

This will open the IR Library Test window. Make sure that the

IR Learning Interface box's IR emitter is either facing the IR

receiver window of the source equipment or an IR emitter is

plugged into one of the two IR emitter outputs and affixed

to the IR receiver window of the source equipment. Clicking

on the test button will cause the IR Learning interface to

emit the code. The source equipment should respond

appropriately to the command if it has been stored

correctly. A test result box will open where you can record

yes or no to the test. Three successful test results are

required before the “Passed” count turns green. Clicking

the “OK” button will save the results in the IR Library. The

“Tested” column for that command will show the number of

successful tests performed.

Although not required, testing each code is highly

recommended.

Fig. 16

2.5 Adding a Function Code (Fig. 17)

If a required IR function is not in the list of those provided in

the library template, it is possible to add a code to the list

by clicking the “Create New” button. The pull-down menu

contains a list of all standard IR codes. A name not found in

the list can be typed in, but it is recommended that you use

the names provided in the list. This conserves memory in the

Essentia. Clicking on the “OK” button proceeds directly to

the IR recording process.

Fig. 17

2.6 Cleaning Up an IR Library

Unused IR codes can be deleted from the list by highlighting

the code and either clicking the ”Delete” button or right-

clicking and selecting “Delete.”

When you are finished editing the library, select “Done.”

3. Defining Sources

The “Sources” tab allows you to define the source

component attached to each of the six source inputs. All six

sources are not needed, but at least one source must be

defined.

3.1 Select or Edit Source (Fig. 18)

Double-clicking on a blank source will open the “Select

Source” window. This window assigns the appropriate source

number input. The “Display Name” is the text that will be

read on the Control Pad when that source is selected in any

zone. The display name can contain only capital letters,

numbers, and some punctuation. If an invalid key is typed, it

will be ignored.

The “Make” field defines the manufacturer of the

equipment. A drop-down menu allows you to choose a

source from the IR Library. The “Model” field provides a

drop-down menu that allows you to choose the specific

piece of source equipment from the selected manufacturer.

An important feature of the “Select Source” window is the

“Gain” level control. Different pieces of source equipment

tend to have different levels of audio output signal. This

slider control allows you to compensate for equipment that

has an inherently lower volume level. By using this

adjustment, when switching between sources, relative

volume levels remain constant.

When the appropriate information is complete, click “OK.”

This will add the updated source information to the “Source”

window. When all the desired sources have been defined, go

to “Next” and proceed to the “Macros” setup.

Fig. 18

4. Macros (Fig. 20)

4.1 Edit Macro

Definition

An important feature of the Configurator program is the

ability to define source specific macro definitions for third

party IR control. The Essentia has a unique ability to store

specific IR commands as preset names. The best example is

cable or satellite. Using the Macro tab, you can establish a

preset name and set the appropriate IR commands to select

a specific station (this will be covered in the

section). Macro definition only applies to third

party non-NuVoNet sources.

Adding a NuVoNet Source (Fig. 19)

Setting NuVo Sources for use

with NuvoNet, pg.9&10.

NuVoNet sources can be placed in the Configuration with the

same procedure as third party IR controllable equipment.

The Configurator program contains IR libraries for each of

the NuVoNet components which have the appropriate button

functions pre-assigned. Even though the components are

assigned, you must still set the NuVoNet source inputs on

each of the components, see

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

4.1 Edit Macro Definition (Fig. 21)

The Macro tab has a Source pull down menu that displays the

six sources defined in their order 1-6. When a non-NuVoNet

source is highlighted and selected, three separate definition

windows appear on the right side of the screen. The left side

of the screen is a representation of the Control Pad display.

When the curser is scrolled over the buttons on the Control

Pad, a tool tip appears indicating the function command or

commands that have been assigned to that button. Here you

can double click on the button which opens the Macro

Definition Window. When in Macro Definition, if you choose

to, you can reassign new codes. You can also double click on

the appropriate function in the window on the right side of

the tab and access the Macro Definition window.

Fig. 21

4.1 Creating a Macro Preset String (Fig. 22)

An important function of the Macro tab is to create a menu

of preset choices for third party components, such as

satellite, cable and CD changers. When a non-NuVoNet

source is selected, a Preset Macro window appears on the

right side of the screen with open spaces for storing preset

station choices. Up to 250 macros can be defined in this

window. When a preset is added to a source, an additional

Preset menu item will be added to that source browsing

capability on the Control Pads. The preset menu is preceded

by the three character source designation established in the

Source tab.

To create a preset macro, double click on the first available

preset macro selection, Fig. 20. This will open the Edit Macro

Definition window. Once in that window you must type a

name for the preset in the Display Name window, which will

establish the preset name as it will appear in the preset

menu. Note that the Display drop down menu directly below

the Display Name window defaults to Forever. This is the

desired choice for a preset and will keep the preset name on

the Control Pad while that selection is currently playing.

The available IR codes for that source will be expanded in

green on the left side of the Edit Macro Definition window.

As you double click on a code, it will automatically be added

to the macro string on the right. Up to 255 codes can be

added to a single macro and the codes will fire in the order

in which they are added to the string. Once the desired

macro string is complete, click done and return to the main

macro tab. The completed macro will appear in the Preset

Macro window. To create a second preset, double click on the

next space and repeat the Macro Definition steps.

If the component had default keys defined in the IR Library,

single IR code macros will be automatically created for each

key. Hovering the mouse over each key in the Control Pad

picture on the left side of the screen will bring up a tool-tip

displaying the name of the macro assigned to that key.

Clicking on the key highlights the macro on the right side of

the screen.

Double-clicking on a key in either display will allow you to

change the default assignment or create a new one in the

Edit Macro Definitions window, Fig. 21

Fig. 22

Fig. 23

4.2 Editing Codes in a Macro (Fig. 23)

When in the Edit Macro Definition window, double-clicking

on a macro step on the right side will open an “Edit Macro

Code Settings” window. This allows you to change the delay

time before the command is issued. The default delay is .25

seconds. This can be increased by .25-second increments up

to 30.5 seconds. Often a command requires mechanical

movement in the source equipment and, therefore, the

delay is important before initiating the next command.

The number of repeats for each command can also be

changed. This is equivalent to pushing the command button

on the remote control multiple times.

Re-Ordering Macro Codes

Macros (updated)

After a code is added to a macro, highlighting a code and

clicking on the or button will reorder the codes.

After editing a macro, the macro list is updated to show the

number of IR codes and the display name.

Note that the Macro tab has an additional button at the

bottom that says “Update Macros From Library.” If codes

were edited in any way in an IR library after a source has

been defined in the Source tab, this button will

automatically pull those changes into the Macro Definition

window.

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4.3 Control Macros

4.1

Creating a Preset Macro String

An additional option within the Macro tab is the ability to

establish multiple control macros. These macros are

intended for instant access to control functions and are an

optional feature. If a control macro is created, an additional

source menu item is also created titled “Control” preceded

by the three character “short name” assigned in the Source

tab.

Creating a control macro is the same process outlined in

on page 17.

5. Zones (Fig. 24)

Up to 14 zones can be defined with the Essentia. Each zone

can be defined with unique properties.

You will notice that the zone tab contains 14 entries for zone

Control Pads. A full twelve zone system can accommodate a

total of 14 Control Pads by using the slave function in the

“Edit Zone Properties” window. A slave Control Pad is

homerun to the Allport, but automatically shares the same

functions and works in tandem with the main zone Control

Pad. Any number of Control Pads can operate on a single

zone.

Fig. 24

5.1 Edit Zone Properties (Fig. 25)

Max Volume:

Party Volume:

Page Volume:

Balance:

Double-clicking on a zone number opens the “Edit Zone

Properties” window. Specific properties defining that zone

are set here.

This allows the volume in a zone to be limited.

This can be done either to avoid damage to low-power

speakers or simply to prevent a certain room from being

turned up too high (e.g., a teenager's bedroom).

This controls the reset volume level for each

zone when the All On/Party Mode is initiated from any of the

Control Pads. The range is –78dB to –30dB.

If you are using the paging feature of the

Essentia System, you can also set the specific volume level

of the page zone by zone, by using this volume control. The

range is –78dB to –30dB, with a default at –40dB.

The level of output to the left and right speakers is

adjusted here. The default is center, but depending on the

location of the speakers and the optimal listening area of

the room, it may be advantageous to adjust the balance to

either the left or the right. Keep in mind that this setting

can be made and adjusted from within the Zone Setup menu

at the Control Pads.

Bass and Treble:

Volume Reset at Zone ON:

Loudness Compensation ON:

Exclusive Source Control:

IR Pass-through:

IR Disabled

IR No Pass-through

Both bass and treble can be adjusted

individually on a zone by zone basis. The EQ sweep is -18dB

to +18dB. Keep in mind that these levels can also be set at

the zone Setup menu at the Control Pads with music playing.

This will be covered later in the Control Pad menus.

A zone-specific feature is the

ability to have a zone automatically reset to a low volume

level when the zone is turned on. This check box initiates

that feature and is tied to the Zone Reset Volume level set

above it. If this box is not checked, the zone will turn on at

the last volume level.

This box defaults to checked and

enables an automatic bass and treble boost when the zone is

at a low listening level. This EQ gradually flattens out as the

zone volume is increased. Deselecting the box turns this

function off.

Checking this box gives this zone

exclusive “do not disturb” control of any chosen source.

Other zones will have the ability to listen to that source, but

they will not have any specific function control.

Each zone Control Pad has an IR receiver

for wireless remote control. By its nature, IR is susceptible

to external interference. To account for this, there is specific

IR pass-through settings for each Control Pad.

turns off the IR receiver completely and eliminates any

possibility of a competing light source. This is useful in an

environment in which the Control Pad receiver is competing

with overwhelming sunlight. This will prevent IR

communication throughout the system and therefore, it is

better to eliminate that light source.

prevents third-party remote control commands from being

accepted, but still allows the NuVo NV-GRC1 remote control

to operate the system. In some zones this is necessary when

a third-party remote is often used to control a non–NuVo

System source such as a TV. This would eliminate that remote

control's commands from being received by the Control Pad

and passed through to the source equipment.

Source Grouping:

Lock Zone By Default:

Display Time While Zone Off:

Do-Not-Disturb:

No Mute:

No Page:

No Party:

This allows for one zone to automatically

listen to the same source as all other zones in the group.

This is a very useful feature for a large open area where it is

not practical for more than one source to be playing at one

time. The advantage of the zone group is that each Control

Pad within the group has the ability to turn on or off, mute,

and control volume independently. This drop-down menu

allows any zone to be assigned to a group, or as an

individual zone with no group affiliation. Up to four distinct

groups can be created.

This check box turns on a function that

automatically prevents any functionality from the zone until

the assigned security code is entered. Primarily, the

function prevents an outside zone from being turned on

except when the homeowner really wants to listen to it.

Checking this box causes the

Control Pad to automatically display the current time when

the zone is turned off. In normal operation the time is always

displayed in the upper right corner. The time is

automatically set according to the computer when the

configuration is downloaded to the Essentia.

This Section is used to lock out system-

wide commands from a specific zone.

The Essentia System has a small accessory

called the Mi1 which is designed to mute all zones when

the phone or doorbell rings. This is defeated on a zone by

zone basis by checking the No Mute box. Installation of

the Mi1 is covered in the Accessory section of this manual.

The Essentia System is capable of paging

through audio source input 6. This involves a phone

system that has a paging audio output and a means to

provide a voltage trigger. This is controlled using the

Security tab to set the voltage trigger and utilizing the

Mute Input, see Mute Input page, 31. This will be covered

in the next tab.

Master and Party refer to the ability to turn all

zones on simultaneously. In some zones you may not want

this function.

Enabled Zone Sources:

Display Settings:

Dimmest, Dim, Not So Bright, Normal, Bright, Brighter,

Brightest

AutoDim Disabled, 15 Sec

up to 1 Hour AutoDim level.

AutoDim Brightness Off

Using AutoDim Low, AutoDim

Brightness Medium, AutomDim Brightness High

Slave To:

These allow individual sources to be

turned off for specific zones. A source that is turned off will

not display in that zone. This is particularly useful in

preventing child access to a source dedicated to adult

listening.

The overall brightness and AutoDim

feature for each Control Pad are set using these drop-down

menus. The first menu is the display brightness. The choices

are

. The second menu sets the duration for the

AutoDim feature. These range from

. The next menu sets a specific

removes all display and

backlighting. Brightness

or reduces

the level of brightness, but does not make the Control Pad

completely dark.

This drop-down menu is used to assign additional

“slave” Control Pads to a zone. Up to 14 Control Pads can be

used in an installation. The EZ Port hub is equipped with 14

RJ45 ports to accommodate all the system's Control Pads.

This is a useful feature for large rooms where more than one

Control Pad is desired. If slave Control Pads are used, we

suggest that you disable the IR pass-through on those to

prevent cross-communication. The Slave To function can

also be used to tie two or more zones together under the

control of a single Control Pad.

Fig. 25

Fig. 26

6. System Settings

This tab is used to define the way in which the External Mute

input functions, for setting the zone lockout security code,

to set the clock for 24 hour display and if necessary to set a

serial communication display.

6.1 External Mute: System Mute Trigger (Fig. 27)

The Essentia System has an accessory, the NV-MI1 Mute

Interface, which is designed to mute any music playing

through the system when a doorbell or phone rings, see MI1

Mute Interface, pg. 31. When setting the System Mute

Trigger, set the mute input to respond to the contact closure

provided by the MI1.

5.2 Zones (updated) (Fig. 26)

When the desired properties for each zone are set, click on

OK. This will return you to the Zones tab. There you will see

an updated list of the zones by the number they are

assigned, as well as the specific parameters defined in the

Zone Edit window.

Double-clicking on the zones will reopen the edit window,

where any of the definition properties can be modified.

Fig. 27

6.2 External Mute: Paging Trigger (Fig. 28)

The Essentia System has a built-in solution for whole-house

paging typically through a phone system. The Paging Trigger

setting causes the system to mute across all the zones, and

in turn, amplifies the page across all zones. Each Zone Edit

utility in the Configurator Software or the menu at each

Control Pad offers the capability of setting the page volume

in each zone.

Fig. 28

Fig. 29

6.3 24 Hour Time Display and Power Off Mode

24 Hour Time Display:

Power Off Mode:

Tap Mute/Hold for Zone-Off w/ All-Off Menu:

Tap Zone-Off/Hold for Group/All-Off Menu:

Tap Zone-Off/Hold for All-Off (no menu):

6.4 Serial Delay (Fig. 29)

By checking the 24 Hour Time Display

box, the system will automatically go to a 24 hour clock on

each of the zone Control Pads.

The Essentia Configurator allows the option

for three power off modes.

This mode

causes a temporary zone mute when the Control Pad power

button is tapped. When it is held for three seconds, a menu

will appear with the option to turn the zone off or turn all the

zones off.

In this mode a

single tap of the power button turns the zone off and holding

the power button causes a second menu that gives the

option to turn off that zone’s group or turn all the zones off.

This is the default

choice. In this mode, a tap turns the zone off and holding the

power button turns all the zones off.

This drop down menu provides a choice of delays measured

in milliseconds. This is only necessary when you are using

the RS232 communication for third party control of the

Essentia System. This utility slows the rate at which

information is delivered to the home automation system

from the Essentia. This is sometimes necessary to allow the

home automation’s processor time to buffer the incoming

information.

6.5 Security Code (Fig. 30)

A feature with the zone setup of the Essentia System is

the ability to lock the zone. This can be done as a default

that will require a four-digit security code to unlock the

zone Control Pad when the zone is turned on, or it can be

done as a temporary setting from the Control Pad menu to

lock the zone on its current listening choice. In either

scenario, the security code must be set to unlock the

zone. The security code can be any four digits or left at

the default 5555.

Fig. 30

7. Update System (Fig. 31)

Control Pad Firmware Update (Fig. 31a)

The finished configuration is now ready to be downloaded

to the Essentia amplifier. While downloading, a progress

box will show download progress. Once complete, the

configuration is permanently stored in flash memory.

Configurations can always be retrieved and edited at a

future date.

When first plugged in and addressed, the Control Pads

will poll the main unit for the correct firmware version. If

they are at a lesser version number an upgrade notice will

appear on the display. It is important to allow this process

to complete. When the Control Pad is finished upgrading

itself it will turn off. At that point, it is ready for zone

control use.

Fig. 31

Fig. 31a

Firmware Upgrade..

Please Wait

Please note that if multiple Control Pads are plugged in

during the update process they will update themselves one at

a time in succession beginning with zone one. Wait for the

entire process to complete until the last zone turns off.

DO NOT unplug the Control Pads or cycle power during this

process.

X. Control Pad Setup

Factory-new Installation

Essentia V. X.XX

Zone Selection

Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 14

Reprogramming the Zone Address

Setup Advanced Settings

Zone Number

None

The system should be programmed with the Configurator

prior to setting up the Control Pads for the first time. The

Essentia amplifier should be placed in its permanent

location, plugged in, and turned on. When a Display Pad is

plugged in for the first time, the following sequence will

occur:

1. When first plugged in, where X

refers to the current firmware version number

loaded in the Essentia main amplifier unit.

2. Press the Power Button to turn the Control Pad on.

The display will flash the Essentia Version number

screen and immediately go to . If you

have loaded a Configuration into the main unit,

once in Zone Selection mode, all the configured

zone names will appear starting with the first. If you

are setting the system directly out of the box, it will

list generic etc., up to .

Setting the appropriate zone address is simply done

by using the arrow buttons to scroll up or down to

the appropriate zone and pressing the button.

The Control Pad will flash the version-number

screen one more time and immediately turn off.

When powered on, the addressed Control Pad will

then go to the first established source.

At this point, the zone may be operated by the parameters

set in the Configuration. Zone settings may be modified

using the MENU key.

This procedure allows an addressed Control Pad to be moved

to a new location. Within the main menu of each zone, go to

. Within the Setup options, scroll to

and to . All the used addresses will be grayed

out. That specific zone will have a check mark displayed. Any

available addresses will be accessible. Scrolling to will

erase the current address.

XI. Using the Control Pad's MENU Button

MAIN MENU

Favorites, Sources,

Advanced Zone Control Setup,

Menu gives access to specific music selection and control for

each source, as well as zone and system setting capability.

When the MENU button is pushed, the display goes to a

four-line screen labeled Main Menu.

: There are four Main Menu items that are

consistent to all source selections and pertain to general

system and zone control. They are

and Fig. 32.

Fig. 32

Favorites:

M3 Options or iPod Options

Options

Top-line favorites are global. Favorites or play

lists set up within Windows Media Player and synced with

the NuVo M3 Server or within an iPod can be added to the

Favorites list. Potential members of this list can also include

station presets for the NuVo T2G or other sources such as

satellite or cable. When T2G or IR Macro Presets are

assigned, the first twenty are placed in the Favorites menu.

Assigning playlists within the M3 or iPod to global favorites

is done in the menu, Fig. 33. This

menu item automatically resides with the M3 or iPod as a

source choice. Once in the menu, the choices are

Shuffle, Repeat, Juke Box Mode and Edit Favorites, Fig. 34.

When Edit Favorites is chosen, Add to Favorites will allow

you to add any playlists from the hard drive of either the M3

or iPod, Fig. 35. When the desired choice is highlighted,

pressing the OK button completes the task.

Fig. 33

Main Menu

Favorites

Sources

Adv. Zone Control

Main Menu

Play All

M3 Options

Adv. Zone Control

Options

Shuffle

Repeat

Juke Box Mode

Edit Favorites

Sources

Rock

Dinner Party

--Add to Favorit

Satellite

NuVo M3 A

NuVo M3 B

Fig. 34

Fig. 36

Fig. 35

Fig. 37

Fig. 38

Sources: This offers quick access to the six sources defined

in the system. Third-party sources can be defined with a

source name in the Essentia Configurator Software, or they

are labeled by the system as a generic source number. The

NuVoNet sources have a predefined system name unless you

choose to assign a customized name in the Configurator

Software, Fig. 36.

Advanced Zone Control: Advanced Zone Control is designed

for user access to temporary zone settings. Each of the zone

parameters set in advanced zone control automatically reset

when an All Off command is issued from a Control Pad, Fig.

37.

Party Mode:

Do-Not-Disturb:

Sleep Mode:

This setting is turned on and off with the

OK button. When selected all the configured zones in

the system will turn on and that Control Pad becomes

the Host for the entire house. This function is defeated

in an individual zone by initiating a function on that

zone’s Control Pad.

This sets a temporary source lock on a

chosen source within that zone. This selection is also

turned on and off by pressing the OK button.

The Sleep Mode, when set, allows music to

play in that Control Pad’s zone for a specified amount of

time, Fig. 38. Once the time selection is made, the

system will gradually ramp down in volume and the zone

will turn itself off at the end of the selected time.

Adv. Zone Control

Sleep

Party Mode

Do-Not-Distrub

Sleep

Off

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

Lock Zone:

Lock Zone & Off:

This temporarily locks the zone on the

current source selection. It requires a four digit security

code that must be set in the Settings Tab of the

Configurator Software. The security code is entered on

the Control Pad by using the up and down arrows to

scroll to the first number and pressing OK. The display

will then highlight the next number. Using the process

described above, set the second, third and fourth

numbers. Once the fourth number is set, the zone will

remain locked until the security code is entered to

unlock it, Fig. 39.

This temporary lock works very much

like Lock Zone, but is used to turn the zone off and

requires the security code to turn the zone back on.

Fig. 39

Fig. 40

Setup: The Setup menu is for specific system setup. It

consists of several subset menus . These are defined

in the next section.

, Fig. 40

Favorites #1-12: Twelve global favorites can be defined

for easy access from within the Main Menu, or from the

twelve numeric favorites from the Essentia

remote control. Any favorites, which include M3 and

iPod play lists, tuner presets and specific disc selections

can be selected in the Favorites setup and automatically

added to the global list. The Essentia Remote

Control has a 12-button numeric Control Pad that

provides

direct access to the 12 assigned favorites. When a

favorite is selected, the zone will automatically go to the

appropriate source and music selection, Fig. 41.

Fig. 41

Fig. 42

Zone Settings: This selection contains several zone specific

controls, Fig. 42. (Note that Advanced is grayed out and is

preceded by an asterisk. This is an installer specific level

that is accessed by holding the OK button for six seconds. )

Lock Code? (5)

3485

Setup

Favorites #1-12

Zone Settings

*Souce Settings

Favorites #1-12

Zone Settings

Rock

Jazz

(Empty)

Balance

Bass

Treble

This controls the level of audio going to the left

and right speakers. In some cases, when the listening

area is not absolutely centered between the speakers, it

is useful to adjust the center listening point left or

right. This menu option gives the ability to adjust the

sound left or right up to 18 steps in either direction.

This adjusts the frequency level from 100Hz and

below. The default is flat, and the range is –18dB to

+18dB.

This adjustment works within the same

parameters as the bass and adjusts the frequency level

from 10kHz and up.

Loudness can be simply turned

on or off by pressing the OK button.

There are several default settings

available in this menu. is turned on or off

by pressing the OK button and controls whether the

zone turns on at its previous volume level, or to a preset

level, Fig. 43. If checked, the volume when the zone is

turned on reverts to the level set in the next menu item,

. Choosing to set at the current listening

level, or selecting the default –60 dB level, controls this

level. is an overall zone volume limit

and is set in the same manner as Initial Volume.

controls the level at which a page is amplified in

each zone, and sets the initial volume

level when the party or all-on function is initiated.

Balance:

Bass:

Treble:

Loudness Compensation:

Volume Settings:

Volume Reset

Initial Volume

Maximum Volume

Page

Volume

Party Volume

Fig. 43

Fig. 44

Fig. 45

Advanced Zone Settings: These are parameters for each zone.

They can be easily established in the Configurator Software

or here at each of the zone Control Pads, Fig 44.

Source Lockout:

Exclusive Src. Ctl.:

Group:

Default DND:

Any source selected in this menu will be

locked from access within that zone.

This sets a default that automatically

grabs control of any source chosen within this zone.

Other zones will be able to listen, but they will have no

specific source control. This is a permanent zone setting.

Source Group is a great NuVo feature for large,

open-floor living spaces. In this menu option, any zone

can be set to share source among a group of zones to

prevent the likelihood of having more than one source

playing in the same open space. The advantage to Source

Group is that each zone area maintains individual on/off

and volume capability.

This prevents the global functions of all-

on or party and whole-house page from a Control Pad's

specific zone, Fig. 45.

Default Zone Locked: A locked zone prevents anyone

from turning the zone on and accessing music without

first entering the security code.

Initial Volume

Set (current volu

Reset (-60 dB)

Adv. Zone Settings

Source Lockout

Exclusive Src. C...

Group

Default DND

No Mute

No Page

No Party

Remote Controls:

All

Remotes Enabled

NuVo Remote Only

All

Remotes Disabled

Slaved to Zone:

These settings affect the way the

Control Pad receives commands from a handheld

wireless remote. The NV-GRC1 is the system remote that

comes with the Essentia. It allows the same level of

control as the Control Pad. At the default setting,

, this remote and any third-party IR

remote will be received by the zone's Control Pad. In

some instances, you may not want a third-party remote

command to be received by the Control Pad. In this case,

you would choose . If the zone is in an

area that is flooded with sunlight or receives

interference from plasma displays, the best choice is

A feature of Essentia is the ability to

slave zones together. This is most useful for controlling

a zone with more than one Control Pad, or the converse,

which is controlling more than one zone with one

Control Pad. Simply scroll to the zone you wish to slave

to and select it from the list, Fig. 46 .

Zone Number:

Slaved Zone

Diagnostic Self Test:

Each zone must be assigned a number or

specific zone address. This is done by scrolling to the

desired zone and selecting it. All used zone addresses

will be grayed out. If you have defined zones in the

Configurator Software, the actual zone names assigned

in the Zone tab of the software will appear in the list.

The zone list appears just as it does in the previous

menu. Scrolling to a different zone name

and pressing OK will set a new zone address, or

selecting NONE erases the zone address.

This performs a short display

parameter test when selected.

Fig. 46

Fig. 47

Source Settings:

Gain:

NuVoNet Source:

Two choices reside in this menu regarding

the currently playing, Fig. 47.

This lets you increase the audio input levels from

the sources coming into the Essentia. This is not

necessary for the NuVoNet components, but if you use a

satellite or cable set-top box as an audio source for the

system, you will find that the audio level is inherently

softer and will benefit by the gain setting. The default is

0dB, with a range up to 18.75dB.

If you uncheck this selection, that

source will not be polled by NuVoNet and will only be IR

controllable.

source

System Settings: This menu option controls system-wide

settings, Fig 48.

Fig. 48

Slaved To Zone

Cur. Source Setting

System Settings

None

Kitchen

Dining Room

Gain

NuVoNet Sourc.

Date/Time

24 Hour Time Dis..

Power-Off Mode

Fig. 49

Fig. 50

Date/Time:

Year, Month, Day,

Hour, Minute

24 Hour Time Display:

Power Off Mode:

Mute/Off/ w/ Menu

Off/All-Off Menu:

Off/All-Off:

The Essentia has an internal clock that

allows each Control Pad to display the current time.

Within this menu you can easily set

and .

This is a simple on/off. When

this menu item is turned on, the clock display on the

Control Pads switches to 24 hour display.

This refers to three choices for the way

in which each zone turns on and off. They involve a

single tap of the power button and a hold function, Fig.

49 .

is the first choice. This selection

means that a tap of the power button mutes the zone,

but does not turn it off. The hold function brings up a

second menu that requests All Off, yes or no. No turns

off just that zone, yes turns off all zones.

In this mode, a tap of the power

button turns the zone off and a second menu appears

that gives to choice to turn off that zones group (if it is

assigned to a source group) or to turn all zones off.

The is a tap of the power button to turn the

zone off and a hold of the power button to turn all zones

off.

Advanced: Within the System settings menu are advanced

functions intended for installers. The item is preceded by an

asterisk and grayed which requires that the OK button is

held for six seconds before the advanced functions are

accessible, Fig. 50.

External Mute/Page:

Paging Mode

Active

Low (Closed)

Serial Delay:

Sources:

Reset System:

Yes

The EXT. MUTE input on the back

panel of the Essentia has a dual function. In its default

setting, it is designed for the Mute Interface, NV-MI1

(see NV-MI1 Mute Interface Adaptor page, 31). It can

also be configured for use with a paging phone system

to enable whole-house paging. This requires a phone

system that provides an audio output for paging that is

plugged into source input 6 on the Essentia (note that

this feature eliminates the use of Source 6 as an audio

source for the system). To use the Page function, you

must select . There are two types of voltage

triggers associated with the Page function. If the phone

system you are using sends a voltage to trigger paging,

selecting Paging Mode sets the mute input to react and

mute all zones. If it triggers by creating a closure

(dropping down to 0 voltage), you need to select

This function is only used in conjunction

with third party home automation systems. This function

sets a delay in milliseconds between each of the

function commands being streamed through the

Essentia RS232 port. This allows a slower home

automation processor to buffer multiple commands

from the Essentia System.

This Allows unused source inputs to be turned

off so they do not show up when you scroll through the

sources at the Control Pads.

This is a shortcut for resetting the zone

addresses assigned to each Control Pad. Within the

menu selection, restores all Control Pads plugged

into the system to the factory default.

Zone Power-Off M...

Tap/Hold Action

Mute/Off w/Menu

Off/All-Off Menu

Advanced

Ext. Mute/Page

Serial Delay

Sources

XII. Essentia Accessories

The NV-I8DLS IR Learning Station Interface

Concerto Learning Station

Model NV-I8DLS

PASSTHRU READY IR SENSOR TEST ACTIVE POWER

12345

1. PASSTHRU:

2. READY:

3. IR SENSOR:

4. TEST ACTIVE:

5. POWER:

This LED (light emitting diode) remains lit when the Interface box is actively passing IR information through the

system.

When you are inputting IR codes into the Configurator using the Interface box, this LED will light when the system is

ready to learn a new code.

This is the IR receiver used when capturing codes for new source equipment.

When you are testing an IR code, this LED lights momentarily when the code is firing.

This LED remains lit when the interface box is plugged into an AC electrical outlet.

POWER

12VDC/0.4A

CONNECT TO

CONCERTO D

EMITTER

BLASTER

12 345

1. AC Power:

2. CONNECT TO PC:

3. CONNECT TO GRAND CONCERTO D:

4. IR EMITTER:

5. IR BLASTER:

A standard 12-volt power supply is included in the Learning Station Package. This will supply the necessary AC power

for IR learning and testing.

Using one of the supplied RS232 cables, connect from the RS232 port on your computer to this input on the

Learning Station Interface.

Using the second RS232 cable, connect the Learning Station Interface to the Essentia

amplifier's RS232 port.

An IR mouse emitter is supplied with the Learning Station package. A feature of the Configurator Software is the

ability to test each new code that is learned by the interface. The software will send the IR command to the source equipment

via the IR emitter so you can have visual reference that the source equipment responded appropriately to the command.

Another built-in IR test method is the use of the blaster. The test process is the same in the Configuration

program, but the IR Blaster allows you to point the back of the Interface box toward the source equipment IR receiver. This fires

the IR command and eliminates the need for the mouse emitter.

Capturing IR codes using the IR Learning Station Interface

Note that the

remote control should be held 8 to 10 inches from the Interface when learning.

The IR Learning Station is a universal device for Essentia, Concerto, and Grand Concerto use.

The Essentia Configurator Software is designed to store IR codes for audio equipment in an IR Library. When the codes are learned

for a given piece of equipment, they are held in the library under that equipment's manufacturer name and model number. Once

learned, any of the equipment in the library can be imported into a new Configuration.

To learn new equipment codes, the Learning Station Interface box must be connected to your computer at the RS232 port. Connect

the male end of the RS232 cable to the back of the Interface box into the “CONNECT TO PC” input. At this point, it is not necessary

to have the Interface box connected to the Essentia amplifier.

When setting up a new source, each type of equipment has a pre-selected set of functions. By double-clicking on a function or

clicking on the “Record” button in the software, you will open the record window. You will see the “READY” LED light on the

interface box. Aim the source's remote control at the “IR SENSOR” on the Interface and press the desired function button on the

remote. The IR learning window in the Configurator Software will indicate the code has been successfully learned.

MUTE INTERFACE

ADAPTER

NV-MI1

CONNECT TO

MUTE INPUT

DOORBELL 1

DOORBELL 2

Connect to Telephone RJ11

Line 1: Pins 3,4 Line 2: Pins 2,5

Mute Interface Module

Model NV-MI1

The NuVo NV-MI1 Mute Interface Module is designed to automatically mute any audio playing through

the System’s speakers when the telephone or doorbell rings.

The MI1 connects to the NuVo amplifier using a standard

mono patch cable with a mini-plug on each end. Plug one

end into the MUTE input on the back of the amplifier

and the other end into the input on the front of the MI1.

The back of the MI1 will accept up to two AC or

DC voltages from two different doorbell chimes.

This connection is done with two conductor wires

from the terminals on the doorbell chime to the

Doorbell A or Doorbell B inputs on the back of the

MI1. Polarity is not important for this connection.

Up to two phone lines can be brought into the

RJ11 connection on the back of the MI1. The

voltage from the phone ringer will trigger the

NuVo System to mute.

NV-MI1 Mute Interface Adaptor (Fig. 51)

The Mute Interface is used in conjunction with System Mute input on the back of the Essentia amplifier. It acts as relay for a

voltage from up to two phone lines and two doorbell transformers. When a voltage is presented to the MI1, it sends a contact

closure to the Essentia System, which causes the system to mute momentarily. This is useful in allowing the telephone or doorbell

to be heard when audio is playing in any of the zones.

56 FIXED VAR

ZONE

TRIG

ZONE

STATUS

NuVoNet

RS232

1SUM

ALLPORT CONNECTION

IR OUTPUTS

23456 LINK

MUTE

MADE IN CHINA

100~240V 50~60Hz 130W

1807

N1839

www.nuvotechnologies.com

MODEL NV-E6GM

SIX SOURCE SIX ZONE

AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

3033118

NuVo Technologies LLC Hebron, Kentucky USA•

CONFORMS TO UL

STD.60065 CERTIFIED

TO CAN/CSA STD.

C22.2 No.60065:03

RoHS

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CCCCCC

Fig. 51

Essentia Control Pad

LOCAL SOURCE

SWITCH

NV-LSI24

CONNECT TO

AMPLIFIER

RLY+

RLY-

L-

L+

R-

R+

To Amplifier

To Keypad

To Speakers

L-

L+

R-

R+

Model NV-LSI24

Mute Interface Module

The connection from the LSI24 is made through the

Accessory RJ45 port on the back of the Control Pad

terminated with standard 568A. The connection at

the LSI24 requires the use of the Brown lead for

positive and Brown Stripe for negative.

Accessory NuVoNet

NV-LSI24 Local Source Interrupt (Fig. 52)

The Local Source Interrupt enables an amplified local audio source to override the Essentia System and play through the local

zone’s in-wall speakers. The most common scenario for this is a television that would benefit from higher-quality speakers.

The back of the Essentia Control Pad has two Cat-5 inputs. One is labeled NuVoNet and is the Cat-5 that runs to the Allport at the

head end. The other is labeled NV-E6GLSA. This is intended to react to the LSI24 accessory. It requires an RJ45 connection at the

Control Pad end and the Brown and Brown Stripe pair as a voltage trigger. When the Control Pad is on, NuVo audio is allowed to

pass to the speakers in the zone. When the Control Pad is off, the amplified local source is passed to the speakers in the zone.

Note that the Local Source Interrupt is a passive non-amplified device. The signal sent to it must be amplified.

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Two or four conductor speaker wire

from the LSI24 to the zone

speakers.

Speaker input from Essentia

Amplified signal from the local zone source

56 FIXED VAR

ZONE

TRIG

ZONE

STATUS

NuVoNet

RS232

1SUM

ALLPORT CONNECTION

IR OUTPUTS

23456 LINK

MUTE

MADE IN CHINA

100~240V 50~60Hz 130W

1807

N1839

www.nuvotechnologies.com

MODEL NV-E6GM

SIXSOURCE SIX ZONE

AUDIODISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

3033118

NuVoTechnologies LLC Hebron, Kentucky USA•

CONFORMSTO UL

STD.60065CERTIFIED

TOCAN/CSA STD.

C22.2No.60065:03

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Fig. 52

INPUT

POWER

A two conductor wire is used as a voltage trigger

from the LSA40 the NuVo zone Control Pad. When the

zone is turned on this allows to NuVo system audio to

pass to the zone speakers. When the zone is turned

off the internal amplifier of the LSA40 is

automatically engaged.

LSA40 Back

LSA40 Front

50 Watt AC

power adapter

supplied with

the LSA40S

AC Power Source

Any stereo line level source

signal can be amplified through

the local source speakers using

the LSA40.

Any NuVo System zone output

can be wired to the LSA40 Local

Source Amplifier.

NuVo System zone

speakers.

MODEL:NV-LSA40

LOCAL SOURCE AMPLIFIER

28VDC

KEYPAD

1.5A

TO AMPLIFIER

TO SPEAKER

WIRE STRIP 5/16” (8MM)

Designed In USA

Made In China

NuVoTechnologies LLC Cincinnati, Ohio USA

www.nuvotechnologies.com

NV-LSA40

Local Source Amplifier

NV-LSA40 Local Source Amplifier (Fig. 53)

The LSA40 is a 40 watt stereo amplifier designed to fit neatly in a single gang box or ring. It’s active state provides a ready input

for any line level audio signal. When connected to the Essentia Control Pad, the Essentia speaker output and the LSA40 share a

common pair of speakers in a zone. The LSA40’s internal A/B switch allows NuVo audio when the zone Control Pad is turned on and

local audio through the LSA40, when the zone Control Pad is turned off.

Accessory NuVoNet

The connection from the LSA40 is made

through the Accessory RJ45 port on the

back of the Control Pad terminated with

standard 568A. The connection at the

LSA40 requires the use of the Brown lead

for positive and Brown Stripe for

negative.

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56 FIXED VAR

ZONE

TRIG

ZONE

STATUS

NuVoNet

RS232

1SUM

ALLPORT CONNECTION

IR OUTPUTS

23456 LINK

MUTE

MADE IN CHINA

100~240V 50~60Hz 130W

1807

N1839

www.nuvotechnologies.com

MODEL NV-E6GM

SIXSOURCE SIX ZONE

AUDIODISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

3033118

NuVoTechnologies LLC Hebron, Kentucky USA•

CONFORMSTO UL

STD.60065CERTIFIED

TOCAN/CSA STD.

C22.2No.60065:03

RoHS

CCC

CCCCCC

Fig. 53

MODEL:NV-LSA40

LOCAL SOURCE AMPLIFIERLOCAL SOURCE AMPLIFIER

28VDC

KEYPAD

1.5A

TO AMPLIFIER

TO SPEAKER

WIRE STRIP 5/16” (8MM)WIRE STRIP 5/16” (8MM)

Designed In USADesigned In USA

Made In ChinaMade In China

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MODEL:NV-LSA40

LOCAL SOURCE AMPLIFIER

28VDC

KEYPAD

1.5A

TO AMPLIFIER

TO SPEAKER

WIRE STRIP 5/16” (8MM)WIRE STRIP 5/16” (8MM)

Designed In USADesigned In USA

Made In ChinaMade In China

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MODEL:NV-LSA40

LOCAL SOURCE AMPLIFIER

28VDC

KEYPAD

1.5A

TO AMPLIFIER

TO SPEAKER

WIRE STRIP 5/16” (8MM)WIRE STRIP 5/16” (8MM)

Designed In USADesigned In USA

Made In ChinaMade In China

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MODEL:NV-LSA40

LOCAL SOURCE AMPLIFIER

28VDC

KEYPAD

1.5A

TO AMPLIFIER

TO SPEAKER

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LSA40 Back

MODEL:NV-LSA40PD-DC

LOCAL SOURCE AMPLIFIER

DESIGNED IN USA

28VDC 5A

ZONE 1

MADE IN CHINA

3033118

ZONE 3

ZONE 2 ZONE 4

POWER

LSA40PD Front

LSA40PD

Back

200 Watt AC

power adapter

included with

the LSA40PD

AC Power Source

NV-LSA40PD Local Source Power Distribution Hub (Fig. 54)

The LSA40PD Power Distribution Hub provides a compact method for distributing the necessary power for up to four LSA40 Local

Source Amplifiers from one central location. The LSA40PD distributes the power over 16-AWG two conductor speaker wire to each

of up to four individual LSA40 amplifiers. Connecting the LSA40 to the NuVo Control Pad and speakers is identical to the individual

zone installation diagramed on page 33, Fig. 53. Note that if you are using the NV-LSA40PD the needed SKU for each zone

amplifier is the LSA40 which is the local source amplifier with no power supply.

CCC

CCCCCC

56 FIXED VAR

ZONE

TRIG

ZONE

STATUS

NuVoNet

RS232

1SUM

ALLPORT CONNECTION

IR OUTPUTS

23456 LINK

MUTE

MADE IN CHINA

100~240V 50~60Hz 130W

1807

N1839

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SIXSOURCE SIX ZONE

AUDIODISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

3033118

NuVoTechnologies LLC Hebron, Kentucky USA•

CONFORMSTO UL

STD.60065CERTIFIED

TOCAN/CSA STD.

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Fig. 54

SENSITIVITY

OdBV = 1.0RMS

-12

LEFT

+6 -12

RIGHT

AUDIO

INPUT

INPUT OUTPUT

CONTROL

VOLTAGE

TRIGGER

3-30 VOLTS

AC OR DC

ON/OFF SWITCH

AUDIO AC/DC

POWER

MODE

CONTROL

56 FIXED VAR

ZONE

NV-P2100 Amplifier

Essentia Amplifier

NV-P2100 200-Watt Auxiliary Amplifier (Fig. 55)

RS232 Interface

The P2100 is specifically designed for use with the NuVo

Systems' lineouts. It can be used with either the fixed or

variable lineouts available for zones 1 and 2 on the Essentia

amplifier. The connection is made using either a 1/8”

(3.5mm) to 1/8” stereo patch cable or a 1/8” stereo to RCA

patch cable.

There are two methods for triggering the P2100 from the

Essentia outputs. One is to set the POWER MODE switch on

the P2100 to AUDIO (extreme left) position and allow an

incoming audio signal from the Essentia System to turn on

the P2100. The second method is to place the POWER MODE

switch in the AC/DC (extreme right) position. This will turn

on the P2100 when the Essentia is on.

An additional feature of Essentia is Zone-Specific Triggers

that will trigger the P2100 only when that zone is turned on.

Utilizing the voltage trigger requires a mono 1/8” (3.5mm)

patch cable from either the System ON output on the

Essentia to the P2100 Voltage trigger input, or from the

specific Zone Trigger on the Essentia to the Voltage Trigger

on the P2100, as shown in Fig. 55.

The RS232 port allows external two-way communication with

the Essentia System. Home automation systems can be set

up to operate Essentia. The RS232 protocol document is

available for download from NuVo’s website Prozone at

www.nuvotechnologies.com/prozone.

TRIG

Fig. 55

NV-E6GMS Essentia System

· NV-E6GM Essentia G Main Amp

· 6 NV-E6GCP-DC Decora style* Control Pads with

white, ivory, almond and black screwless trim plates

· 1 NV-GRC1 Remote Control

· 6 NV-VEC visible IR emitters

· 1 NV-E6GMAP-DC Main Allport connection hub

1 NV-E6GAPC Essentia Allport Cable

· 1 NV-NC1 10 foot network cable

· 1 NV-PC2-NA IEC 2 wire Power Cable (USA models

only)

· 1 pr. NV-REM1U Rack Ear Mounts

NV-E6GXS Essentia Expander System

· NV-E6GX expander amplifier

· 6 NV-E6GCP-DC Decora style* Control Pads with

white, ivory, almond and black screwless trim plates

· 1 NV-GRC1 Remote Control

· 1 NV-E6GXAP-DC Expander Allport connection hub

· 1 NV-E6GAPC Essentia Allport Cable

6 NV-RCAY3 3 foot RCA stereo “Y” Cable

· 2 NV-NC 1 foot network cables

· 1 pr. NV-REM1U Rack Ear Mounts

1 NV-PC2-NA IEC 2 wire Power Cable (USA models

only)

Essentia Package Contents

Essentia Specifications

Zones 1-6 Power Amplifier Outputs

Zones 1 and 2 Preamplifier Outputs

Source Inputs 1-6

IR Emitter Outputs

System

Continuous Average Output Power 40W (20W x 2)

Two channels driven 30-20kHz @1% THD

Rated Distortion (1/2 power) 0.40%

Rated Impedance 6 Ohms

Damping Factor 50+

Frequency Response (20-20kHz) ±2 dB

Variable output 0-2.4V

Fixed output 2.4V

Impedance 1k Ohms

input Impedance 20K

Input Sensitivity for rated power 300mV RMS

Input Overload 2.4V RMS

Source Outputs 6

Sum Outputs 1

Output Drive Current 20mA

Output Drive Voltage 5V

Compatible with single and dual emitters

System On Output 5V @ 20mA

External Mute Input 3.3-10V DC

Zone Trigger Outputs

Power Requirements

Physical Specifications

Output Power 5V @ 20mA

Outputs 2 (zones 1,2)

Power Supply 85-265VAC 50/60Hz

Power Consumption all channels 150VA (150W)

at maximum available output

Power Consumption average 70VA (70W)

operating conditions

Power Consumption no signal 18VA (12W)

Standby Power Consumption 0.8 W

USA Safety Listing (UL 6500)

Canada Safety Listing (CAN/CSA E60065.00)

CE Listing/SEMKO (EN60065, EN55013,

EN55020, EN6100-3-2, EN6100-3-3/A1)

Australia C-Tick

ENERGY STAR

Unit Size Millimeters 44Hx430Wx250D

Unit Size Inches 1 3/4Hx17Wx97/8D

Shipping Size Millimeters 265 x 558 x 375

Shipping Size Inches 10 1/2 x 22 x 14 3/4

Unit Weight Kilograms 3.0

Unit Weight Pounds 6.65

Shipping Weight Kilograms 7.5

Shipping Weight Pounds 16.5

Keypad Size Millimeters 66Hx33Wx30D

Keypad Size Inches 2 5/8Hx11/4Wx11/8D

NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Serial Port

Baud Rate

No Parity

No Flow Control

57,600

Data Bits 8

Stop Bits 1

* Decora is a registered trademark of the Leviton Corporation

Troubleshooting

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy

One of the zone Control Pad displays a

“NuVoNet Not Detected” message.

Zone CAT5 is plugged into the Accessory

jack on the back of the Control Pad instead

of the NuVoNet jack. Improperly wired

CAT5 Cable.

Check the CAT5 connection at the back of

the Control Pad. Plug the Control Pad

directly into the Network cable and into

the NuVoNet input on the Essentia.

The amplifier is plugged in and turned on,

but the STAND BY LED is not lit and none of

the system functions work.

This is most likely caused by a blown fuse

on the power supply.

The fuse is accessed internally on the

power supply. It requires a 4 amp time

delay fuse.

All of the system’s Control Pads display a

“NuVoNet Not Detected” message.

The MCU card internal to the Essentia is

damaged, or the data (blue and blue

stripe) conductors on one or more of the

CAT5 cables are shorted or not making

good contact in the RJ45 connectors.

Remove all of the CAT5 connections from

the system and test cables one at a time.

If the issue is a shorted CAT5, the

symptom will display when that cable is

connected to the system. A damaged

MCU must be replaced by NuVo.

With the Control Pads plugged in, the

POWER LED on the front of the amplifier will

not turn on.

One or more improperly wired CAT5 cables. Make sure the amplifier is turned on. Test

that the POWER LED on the amplifier

turns on when the Network Cable is

unplugged. Next, unplug all the CAT5

cables from the Allport and plug them

back in one at a time until the bad

cable(s) is discovered.

The IR repeater does not properly control

the audio source equipment.

One or more of the IR emitters are not

properly placed over the IR receiver on the

audio source equipment, or the IR output

number on the Essentia does not

correspond with the audio equipment you

are controlling.

Reposition the LED end of the emitter on

the face of the source equipment, so it

is flashing directly over that source’s IR

receiver. Make sure the emitter plugged

into IR Output #1 is actually going to

source #1 , and so on for sources 2-6.

When the Control Pad is plugged in there is

a loud pop through the speakers and the

Control Pad does not work.

Improperly wired CAT5 cable. Check that you are using the 568A or B

wiring standard (see section I: Crimping

CAT5 wire). The best way to know is to

use a CAT5 tester.

Troubleshooting

The IR repeater does not properly control

the audio source equipment.

The NuVo IR output is not set at the best

carrier frequency.

Within IR Library tab of the Configurator

Software, each library has a “Properties”

button. This button has a drop down

menu that lets you select different

carrier frequencies from 38kHz to

56kHz. This will default the library to the

selected frequency. Cable and Satellite

typically needs the 56kHz setting.

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy

The IR repeater does not properly control

the audio source equipment.

An External light source is interfering with

IR communication through the system.

In the Configurator Software (see pg.

19, or in the Advanced

Zone Setup menu (see pg. 27

at any Control Pad, you have

the ability by zone to “Disable” the IR

receiver. This will prevent direct

sunlight, or possibly, plasma and

fluorescent light from affecting IR

response through the other zone

receivers.

IR Passthrough),

Remote

Controls),

When downloading a Configuration to the

Essentia Main amplifier, a “board not

found” error message appears on the

computer screen.

This occurs when the Essentia is not

plugged into an AC power source, or a

faulty USB to RS232 conversion cable.

A communication error can be as simple

as not plugging the Essentia in prior to

the download. Often the error is also

corrected by closing and reopening the

Configurator Software, or if you are

using a USB to RS232 cable for

communication, try a different cable. If

these do not correct the error, it could

be a faulty MCU board in the Essentia.

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