SpeakerCraft®
Fig. 2 |
SoundSource |
“Links” System |
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Fig. 2 shows how the SSL-A and SSL-B components are connected into a SoundSource system. Proceed as follows:
1.Pull all the inter-room wiring that you need. It is recommended that you use the SpeakerCraft SSC SoundSource 8-conductor cable (stock # CTL01030) for powering the SoundSource and for the inter-room IR connections. Refer to page 7 of the SoundSource Owner’s Manual, Chart A, to be sure you match up the correct wire gauges and colors with the designated Power Supply terminals.
2.Install the SoundSource following directions in the SoundSource Owner’s Manual. Before fastening the SoundSource into the wall, however, be sure all connections between it and the SSL-B are complete as outlined in steps 3 to 5 following. Mount the SSL-B in the wall on a surface just below the SoundSource.
3.Connect the 22 gauge inter-room wire of the SSC cable between the GND/IR In terminals on the SSL-A to the GND/IR Out terminals of the SSL-B. Be sure to use Green for IR and Black for GND.
4.Connect the inter-room Cat. 5 cable to the Audio Link Aux1/Aux2 spring-loaded EZ-Connect terminals between the SSL-A and SSL-B(s).
Note: Lengths of Cat. 5 cables in excess of 500’ will result in audible loss of high frequencies.
CAUTION: Be sure that the wire colors you use are exactly matched to the same terminal markings at both ends of the Cat.5. Failure to do so will result in out-of-phase or crossed-over channels. It is highly recommended that you follow the color scheme shown
in Fig. 3 below:
Fig. 3 Cat.5 Connections – Lead Color Reference
Shielded Cable Note: The SSL-A and SSL-B balanced line system, using twisted pair unshielded Cat. 5 cable, has been found to work with excellent signal to noise ratio under many simulated conditions. However, if you feel there may be extremely high levels of EMI interference at the installation site, it may be safer to pull shielded (Cat. 5) cable.
5. Connect the RCA audio leads (supplied with the SSL-B) between the AUX Inputs on the SoundSource and the Audio Out jacks on the SSL-B. Plug the 3-circuit mini plug lead between the +/- 15VDC jack on the SoundSource and the +/- 15V DC IN jack on the SSL-B.
CAUTION: Be careful NOT to plug the 2-circuit mini plug lead into the +/- 15VDC jack on the
SoundSource by mistake … to do so will smoke the internal SoundSource power circuit!!
Plug the 2-circuit mini plug lead between the REMOTE OUT jack on the SoundSource and the IR IN jack on the SSL-B.
6.Connect the RCA audio leads (not supplied) between the Auxiliary Sources and the SSL-A. Plug a SpeakerCraft IR emitter (such as the IRE-4.0 illustrated - not included) into the SSL-A IR Out jack and affix the emitter(s) onto the IR Sensor window of the Auxiliary Source(s).
7.When you are sure all connections have been made, plug in the Power Supply for the SoundSource (included) and the PS-1.0 Power Supply for the SSL-A (included).
8.Turn the SoundSource ON and select AUX 1 input (or Aux 2 if used). Advance the volume to a low level.
9.Using the Remote Control from the Auxiliary Source, point it at the upper triangle window on the SoundSource. Commands from the remote should now operate the Auxiliary Source(s) that are located in the Main Equipment Room.
