Sonance C4630 SE System Overview, Shelf-Mounting, Rack-Mounting, Control Considerations

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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM

Shelf-Mounting

Important: Never remove the feet when mounting the unit on a shelf. Doing so may cause damage to the C4630 SE and other components due to heat being trapped.

Rack-Mounting

When rack-mounting the C4630 SE, leave sufficient space between the unit and other components in the rack to allow proper airflow for ventilation. Sonance recommends using a rack vent spacer above the unit to improve airflow.

Use the included rack-mount adaptors to rack-mount the C4630 SE. Use the four chassis screws already secured to each side of the C4630 SE to attach the rack adaptors. The C4630 SE chassis has been specially designed to provide support when using the rack adaptors. The adaptors have also been designed to match the C4630 SE’s front panel for a clean, professional look.

System Overview

The C4630 SE Home Audio System has features and capabilities that will meet the demands of an extremely wide variety of applications. It can be a simple background music system, serve as the preamp/controller for a powerful foreground music system, or it can be integrated as a sub-system in a complex whole-house automation and control package. Understanding the C4630 SE’s features and capabilities is one of the keys to creating a great system.

In all stages of system design and installation you should plan ahead. Put the entire design down on paper so you can verify all aspects of it before beginning the installation. With a system that can literally leave holes in the walls if something hasn’t been properly planned or tested, we recommend setting-up, programming and testing the system’s components as they will be used before actually performing the installation. This will help insure that the system will work as designed and that you have all the necessary parts and components on hand prior to beginning the installation.

Always plan for system expansion in terms of both size and flexibility. Anticipating system expansion by carefully planning what the initial installation is going to be and what the system requirements might be as upgrades are incorporated can save you time, money and aggravation.

Control Considerations

The C4630 SE has no control or IR capability on its own — it must be used with the C4630 SE Main Keypad or other available Sonance keypads. External IR receivers must be connected to the C4630 SE for the optional IR remote to operate. The C4630 SE Main Keypad has a built-in holster that can accommodate a Sonance FSMR1 or MR1 IR receiver (see page 19). When planning your system be sure to include all of your control needs along with your audio requirements.

Head End Considerations

Reserve as much space as possible for the C4630 SE and source components — an equipment closet with rear access to the components is ideal. At the very least, reserve enough space in the equipment rack or wall unit to properly install all components, leaving plenty of room for wire, ventilation, possible future expansion and room to work. (continued on page 11)

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Contents C4630 SE Page Important Safety Information Ance to Rain or MOISTURE.Table of Contents C4630 SE Home Audio System C4630 SE Features IntroductionAudio ControlUnpacking Box ContentsPlacement System Overview Shelf-MountingRack-Mounting Control ConsiderationsC4630 SE Home Audio System C4630 SE Front Rear Panels Rear PanelConnecting the C4630 SE Power ConnectionsReplacing the AC Fuse Audio Source ConnectionsUse Good Speaker Wire Wiring the Speaker ConnectorsSource Output Connections Speaker ConnectionsLine Output Fixed/Variable Switch Connecting a High-Power Amplifier in a ZoneUsing a Multi-Channel Amplifier for Sub-Zone Expansion Zone Line Output ConnectionsUsing a High-Power Amplifier in a Zone C4630 SEWhen using three or more C4630 SE Controllers, use mini IR Connections see FigurePlug Y-adaptors on the IR Link jack on the Primary C4630 SE To connect to the IR Link jacks of the Secondary C4630 SEsWiring the Control Connections Control Out TerminalSync Connections Control Input/ Output Sync ConnectionsRS-232 Terminal Pins Connector Side Paging Connections see FigureRS-232 Connection see Figure RS-232C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads C4630 SE Keypad ControllersC4630 SE Main Keypad see Figure Installing an IR Receiver into the Keypad C4630 SE Numeric Keypad see , onKeypad Location Main Keypad IR Receiver HolsterConnecting the IR Receiver Keypad Backlighting JumperC4630 SE Keypad Connections To the KeypadKeypad Ribbon Cable External Keypad Power see FigureMounting the C4630 SE Keypads Into Openings Changing the Main Keypad Source ButtonsInsert Tool Optional C4630 SE IR Remote Control C4630 SE Out-Of-The-Box FunctionsFront Panel Controls and Indicators ALL OFF SwitchInstalling the Sonance Control Manager Software Sonance Control Manager SoftwareTransferring System Information to the C4630 SE To transfer programming to the C4630 SEUpdating the Sonance Control Manager Software and Firmware Upgrading Sonance Control Manager SoftwareUpgrade Firmware Warning Screen Upgrading the C4630 SE FirmwareCreating a New C4630 SE System Device ScreenRenaming C4630 SEs in a System with Multiple Units Setting Up a Zone To cor rect for too low or too high a level Feedback , etcBBE Sound Enhancement Setting Up SourcesRear-Panel BBE ON/OFF Switches General Macro Programming Notes Programming C4630 SE Keypad MacrosDevice Screen Figure Building Macros Fi g u re 4 2 Z o n e 1 P ro g r a m m i n g S c re e nMacro Command Types Command From Library IR CommandsAdding an IR Command to a Macro Macro Editor Screen FigureProgrammed IR Output Port Selector Macro Editor Screen with IR Command Library SelectedDragging Commands into the Macro Window IR Library Manager Modifying the IR LibraryEditing IR Commands in the User IR Library IR Library Manager Edit TabAdding Function Names to the Function List Ready to Align Remote and IR LearnerHex View Tab Internal CommandsWaveform View Tab Time Delay Internal Command WindowTime Delay Macro Window Status TestRS-232 Macro Window RS-232 Command Outbound Serial ControlRS-232 Macro Editor Window with an RS-232 command string Stop Macro Repeat StepsDrag Commands Into Bracket Controlling the C4630 SE via RS-232 Inbound Serial ControlToggle IR Code C4630 SE Inbound Serial Protocol fixedC4630 SE Inbound Serial Commands Inbound Serial Control of C4630 SEs in Multi-Unit Systems C4630 SE Status QueriesSimulate Button Press Commands in Multi-Unit Systems Serial CommandsWiring K2 and K1 Keypad Connections Powering K2 KeypadsExpanded Control Features C4630 SE Extra Command MacrosTriggering C4630 SE Extra Command Macros From the K1 and K2 Programming a K2 Button to Trigger a C4630 SE Extra CommandGetting System Configuration Information Generating a System Configuration ReportFinding RS-232 Commands in Macros System Configuration Report Showing RS-232 Macro CommandsSpecifications Audio PerformanceTroubleshooting Problem SolutionAudio Infrared Control Problem Technical Assistance and Service Important Freight collect shipments will be refusedLimited Warranty Coverage U.S.A. Only Exclusions and LimitationsSystem Notes Page 33-4119 07/07
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