Cambridge Audio Multi-room speaker system Pre-Installationnotes, Wiring to zones, Cabling tips

PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES

Please read these notes before commencing installation.

AH10 A-BUS audio hub

A-BUS is a standard that allows some compatibility between different manufacturers A-BUS multi-room products. The AH10 can be switched between Incognito A-BUS or standard A-BUS mode. The Incognito A-BUS position is for use with our own Incognito KP10 keypad and gives extra functions. When used with other manufac- turers A-BUS keypads it should be set to standard A-BUS or they will not work. The switch is located on the rear of the AH10 (see below).

soft-lined surface, as this will inhibit airflow through the unit.

Do not situate in close proximity to any installation which will produce excessive electrical noise such as dimmer racks etc; these may interfere with the unit.

Wiring to zones

Run a Cat-5e cable from the AH10 to each wall control unit. Fit a single-gang back box for each KP10.

Run two standard speaker cables from the KP10 to mounted

AUDIO INPUTS FROM SOURCES

Important!

Cambridge Audio

Enhanced A-BUS

Standard A-BUS

Mode Switch

See User Guide for details

AUDIO LOOP OUTPUT - CONNECT SOURCES OTHER END

Cambridge Audio Enhanced A-BUS

Standard A-BUS

Mode Switch

See User Guide for details

loudspeakers. If video is required, run CT100/RG6 high-quality co- axial cable from the VH10 main zone connection either directly to the video display, or to a wall-mounted panel fitted with a suitable phono/RCA connector.

Cabling tips

Cat5e cable should be run through the installation in electrical conduit, either metal, non-metallic, rigid or intermediate, wherever possible. Should conduit not be available or impractical, cabling running through

Fix to a hard surface such as a cupboard surface, not to carpet or a soft-lined surface, as this will inhibit airflow through the unit. Do not situate in close proximity to any installation which will produce excessive electrical noise such as dimmer racks etc (these may interfere with the unit). Situate within three metres of a power socket.

VH10 video hub

Locate in close proximity to the AH10 (maximum of five metres away). Fix to a hard surface such as a cupboard surface, not to carpet or a

frames or beams must be a minimum of 25mm/1inch from the nearest edge of that structure. If the frame or beam is metallic, then the cable should be protected by a bush or grommet.

When routing cables around the installation, care must be taken to prevent kinking and trapping. Any cable ties used must not be tightened any more than is necessary to hold the cable in place.

Always re-check the colour code of the Cat5e cable connections to ensure they are correct.

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