Nuvo Stereo System NV I8GMS NV I8GXS User Manual
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ENGLISH  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Danger  
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this  
product.  
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:  
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.  
DURATION PER DAY (HOURS)  
SOUND LEVEL (dB)  
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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.  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
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.  
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.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for  
long periods of time.  
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.  
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.  
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE  
OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)  
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.  
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.  
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not  
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
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FRENCH  
IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE  
1. Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et précautions  
d'emploi avant d'utiliser ce produit.  
Danger  
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.  
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:  
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.  
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 fernée, cela  
gênerait le flux d'air nécessaire au refroidissement.  
DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR  
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INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB  
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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) .  
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.  
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. Protéger le cordon d'alimentation de tout écrasement ou  
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.  
ATTENTION  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR.  
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.  
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  
13 Débrancher cet appareil lors d'orages ou s'il n'est pas utilisé  
pendant une longue période.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUÉ D'INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE  
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREILA LA PLUIE OU A  
L'HUMIDITE.  
16. ATTENTI0N:Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc  
electrique ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on the purchase of your NuVo System. The Grand Concerto System is truly NuVo's newest masterpiece. The Grand  
Concerto's state-of-the-art interface and NuVoNet communication with the Grand Concerto Suite of audio components offer the  
best, most affordable whole-home audio system available.  
Grand Concerto delivers 80 startlingly clear watts of sound to up to 16 independent zones simultaneously. NuVo's Generation D,  
class D amplification uses the newest technology in digital amplification, which requires less power and is able to operate at peak  
capacity while generating very little heat.  
The Grand Concerto Control Pad interface offers the elegance and control of an expensive touch panel at a keypad price. The new  
OLED (organic light emitting diode) display allows up to eight lines of text for easily scrolling through music titles and menu  
selections. Capacitive touch controls provide immediate access to the audio sources without external rubber buttons. The result is  
a single piece of polycarbonate plastic that provides ultra-responsive water-resistant access to your music from any room of the  
house.,  
The EZ IR Learning Station makes system setup easy and intuitive. Creating customized audio control is as easy as typing in a  
Windows template. The Learning Station will allow IR commands for the source equipment to be stored in files for future use,  
making programming the system as simple as the push of a button.  
This installation manual outlines the installation and setup of your new Grand Concerto System. We recommend that you read this  
manual prior to installing your system. Proper installation and setup will insure years of audio enjoyment.  
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Grand Concerto Back Panel  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
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OUTPUT  
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OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
RS-232  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
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USE CNLY WITH 250V FUSE  
ZONE 7&8  
ZONE 1  
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ZONE 2  
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CONNECT TO  
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ZONE 6  
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PROGRAM  
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SUM1  
SYS ON  
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MODEL NV-I8DM  
SIX SOURCE EIGHT ZONE  
AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM  
CONNECT TO  
NV-I8EZP1  
CONNECT TO  
NV-I8X  
120V  
60Hz 500W  
FUSE:T5  
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www.nuvotechnologies.com  
USE NV-SLC1  
CABLE  
USE NV-NC1  
CABLE  
USE NV-SLC1  
CABLE  
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CONFORMS TO  
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CERTIFIED TO  
CAN/CSA STD.E60065  
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SOURCE STATUS INPUTS  
SOURCE INPUTS  
SOURCE LINK  
ZONE TRIGGER OUTPUTS  
EMITTER OUTPUTS  
SYSTEM NETWORK  
DIGITAL LINK  
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1. Variable Lineouts: 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. Use the variable output when you want the additional amplifier to be  
controlled by the zone's Display Pad.  
2. Fixed Lineouts: These preamp lineouts are used for sending an audio signal to an external power amplifier when additional  
speakers are needed. This output is constant, so an amplifier connected to it will not change volume with that zone's Display  
Pad.  
3. Source Inputs: The Grand Concerto will accept up to six audio sources. These are connected to the Grand Concerto amplifier  
with standard stereo RCA cables.  
4. Speaker Output: Six of the Grand Concerto's eight zones are amplified. These outputs accept 16-gage, two-conductor speaker  
wire and provide 40 watts per channel of power.  
5. Source Link: This connection is used in conjunction with the Grand Concerto Expander System to create 16 total zones. The  
source link cable is supplied with the Expander System.  
6. Source Status Inputs: These optional inputs can be used to monitor source power status. This is useful when using a macro  
string of commands to prevent turning off a piece of equipment that is already on and vice versa.  
7. Zone Trigger Outputs: These 12-volt outputs can be used to trigger an external device, such as an auxiliary power amplifier, for  
use in a specific zone.  
8. IR Emitter Outputs: IR signals received from the keypads 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 outputs 1 and 2 are common and will  
pass all IR signals.  
9. SYS. ON: This is a constant 12-volt output for turning on external equipment.  
10. EXT. MUTE: 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 mute for whole-house paging  
through a phone system when set for this function in the Configurator software.  
11. Network Input: This RJ45 connection is the input for all zone information coming from the Grand Concerto Control Pads. The  
connection is made using the Network Cable supplied with the package.  
12. Digital Link: This connection is used in conjunction with the Grand Concerto Expander System to create 16 total zones. The  
Digital Link cable is supplied with the Expander System.  
13. RS232: The bidirectional RS232 is a serial communication port that allows the Grand Concerto System to be controlled by an  
external home automation device.  
14. AC: A detachable power cord connects the system to an external AC power supply.  
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Grand Concerto Control Pad  
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AM/FM  
Modern Rock  
3:09 pm  
Drift-Follow The Day  
Living For  
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OK  
MENU  
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1. Source indicator: This indicates the current audio source playing in that zone. Source names can be customized in the  
Configurator software.  
2. Cover plate: Each Control Pad comes with white, ivory, almond, and black trim plates that attach magnetically to the face  
of the keypad.  
3. OLED Display: The organic light emitting diode display is a highly functional multi-line display.  
4. Now Playing/Menu Display: This portion of the display serves two functions. In normal operation, it indicates the artist,  
station, metadata, and other source information.  
5. Volume Level Indicator: This bar graph indicates the audio volume level when the Control Pad is in normal play mode.  
6. Power: This button turns the local zone on and off and turns all zones off simultaneously.  
7. Menu: Menu serves as access to music browsing, presets, and favorites, as well as specific zone-setting parameters.  
8. Play/ Pause: This button serves as a general stop and start button for each of the sources.  
9. OK: The OK button also 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. Arrow Up and Down: These arrows have a dual function. In normal play mode, they control volume level up and down. In  
menu mode, they scroll up and down through menu selections.  
11. IR Receiver: The Control Pad has a built-in IR receiver for complete wireless control of all the audio source equipment.  
12. Forward/Reverse: This is an IR programmable button for simple source transport. Typically it would track forward or back  
or tune up and down.  
13. Time: A feature of the Grand Concerto System is the ability to display the current time on each of the Control Pads.  
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Grand Concerto RC1 Remote Control  
1. Power: Each zone can be turn on and off, or all zones  
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can be turned off with this button.  
2. Volume: This actually serves to functions. In normal  
MUTE  
PWR  
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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.  
HOLD  
ALL OFF  
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VOLUME  
3. Function Buttons: These buttons allow for one-  
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button macro commands.  
4. Forward and Reverse: These IR programmable  
buttons are designed for forward and reverse  
functions.  
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SOURCE/OK  
5. Favorites: A function of the Grand Concerto System  
F1  
F2  
is the ability to access user defined favorites for  
easy access. The first twelve are directly accessible  
using the RC1 Favorites buttons.  
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F3  
F4  
6. DISP: This button allows access to the Display dim  
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menu available at each Control Pad.  
7. Function LED: This LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights  
to indicate a button push.  
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FAVORITES  
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2
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8. MUTE: The RC1 remote provides a discrete mute  
function to quickly silence the zone's output.  
9. SOURCE/OK: This is another dual function button. In  
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normal playback mode it scrolls through the  
sources, or in menu mode it selects a highlighted  
menu choice.  
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10  
11  
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10. Play/Pause: This IR programmable button toggles  
MENU  
between the play and pause functions of the chosen  
source. When using the T2 Tuners, this button  
SLEEP  
DISP  
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toggles through the Tuners receive modes.  
11. MENU: This button enters the menu features of the  
Control Pad. One in Menu mode the Volume up and  
down buttons scroll through the menu choices.  
12. Sleep: This allows access to the sleep timer mode.  
13. Dynamic Groups: A unique function of the Grand  
Concerto System is the ability to create temporary  
zone groups using the G1 and G2 buttons. This is  
useful if you wish to listen to a single source in  
multiple zones.  
G1  
G2  
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Concerto  
NV-I8GRC1  
REMOTE CONTROL  
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Installing the Grand Concerto System in Your Home  
I. Prewire  
The Grand Concerto System uses CAT5 cable for keypad control and either two or four-conductor 16-gauge speaker wire. All the  
wire is “homerun” from each zone to the location of the Grand Concerto amplifier and Audio Source equipment.  
Complete CAT5 Crimping Instructions  
The NuVo audio systems require CAT5, unshielded, twisted  
pair (UTP), for communication between the  
keypads/Display Pads and the main amplifier unit. Each  
end of the wire is terminated with an RJ45 connector.  
Top view with  
tab down.  
The Grand Concerto 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.  
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The correct wiring scheme for the CAT5 cable is standard  
EIA/TIA 568A. 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.  
Pair 2  
Pair 1  
Pair 3  
Pair 4  
Wires insert from  
this end.  
Fig. 1: EIA 568A wiring scheme for CAT5 Cable  
Pin #  
1. Green Stripe  
2. Green  
3. Orange Stripe  
4. Blue  
5. Blue Stripe  
6. Orange  
7. Brown Stripe  
8. Brown  
Step-by-Step Crimping Instructions:  
1.  
Strip a 2 to 3 inch 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Test each termination with a CAT5 Tester before  
completing the installation.  
Note: Colors listed as “stripe” are a white wire  
with a colored stripe.  
3.  
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Step 1  
Step 4  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 5  
Step 6  
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II. Terminating the Speaker Wire (fig. 2)  
Fig. 2  
All the NuVo systems operate across a “homerun”-wiring  
scheme using Cat-5 for the zone keypad control  
communication, and a separate run of speaker wire for each  
zone from the speaker outputs to the zone speakers. We  
suggest 16-gage 2- or 4-conductor speaker wires.  
The speaker wire termination is done using a modular “Euro”  
connector. Each conductor is screwed down to the connector  
block and plugged into the appropriate speaker output on  
the back of the amplifier. The proper termination is Left  
channel: – and +; Right channel: – and +.  
III. Installing the Grand Concerto Amplifier  
LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT  
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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.  
The amplifier should be plugged in and the power button on  
the front panel should be depressed before proceeding with  
the rest of the installation. This activates the internal  
protective circuitry of the Grand Concerto System.  
Fig. 3  
IV. Installing the NV-I8GEZP EZ Port (fig.3)  
The EZ Port is a multi-connection hub designed to accept all  
the Cat-5 wires from the keypads in the system. The location  
of the EZ Port should be determined by the location of the  
Grand Concerto amplifier. It is best to place in a wall behind  
the amplifier that would be easily accessible if necessary.  
The EZ Port fits easily in any dual-gang-size, low-voltage  
ring with an open back. These are often referred to as “mud  
rings.” Simply plug the terminated Cat-5 wires into any of  
the 20 available jacks on the back of the EZ Port. The order in  
which the individual Cat-5 wires are plugged in is not  
important, although it is strongly recommended that you  
label the Cat-5 with the appropriate zone number for future  
reference.  
Once you have plugged the Cat-5 wires into the EZ Port,  
screw the EZ port into its construction bracket using the  
supplied mounting screws.  
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Fig. 4  
V. Connecting the EZ Port to the Grand Concerto Amplifier  
(fig. 4)  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
RS-232  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
When the EZ Port is installed in the wall, the only part visible  
should be the faceplate and four RJ45 jacks. The supplied  
pre-terminated network cable can then be plugged into one  
of the six available jacks and into the Network connection on  
the back of the Grand Concerto Amplifier. Any Cat-5 cable  
terminated using 568A or 568B network wiring will suffice  
should you need a longer connection. Remember, it is  
important to terminate the cable the same way on both  
ends.  
Concerto EZ Port  
Model NV-I8GEZP  
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VI. Attaching Audio Source Equipment to the Grand Concerto  
Amplifier (fig. 5)  
Fig. 5  
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Each piece of audio equipment is connected to the Grand  
Concerto 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 Grand Concerto amplifier. The numbered input  
for each source is important in the configuration of the  
system. This will be covered in detail in the Grand Concerto  
Configurator portion of this manual.  
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Attaching the NuVo T2 Tuners and M3 Server  
T2 Tuners  
Each of the T2 Tuner components actually houses two  
A feature of the Grand Concerto System is its ability to  
automatically communicate with the T2 AM/FM and Satellite  
Tuners and the M3 Audio Server. The communication  
happens through the EZ Port 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 X. Grand Concerto  
Configurator Software.  
individual AM/FM or Satellite receivers, which have their  
own display on the front panel. Once the T2 is plugged in  
and the NuVoNet CAT-5 is connected to the EZ Port and  
initial display, OPERATING MODE will appear for each tuner.  
Below this, the choices are STAND ALONE, SOURCE 6, SOURCE  
5, SOURCE 4, SOURCE 3, SOURCE 2, and SOURCE 1. Stand  
Alone is automatically highlighted at initial startup.  
Selecting the appropriate Concerto 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 done, the Grand Concerto NuVoNet will recognize that  
source.  
When the T2 Tuners or M3 Server are plugged in for the first  
time, they will display a prompt to select a source input  
number for the Grand Concerto. For NuVoNet to  
communicate properly, you should have already connected  
the NuVoNet components to one of the six “Peripheral  
Device” inputs on the face of the EZ Port.  
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M3 Server  
At initial startup, the front panel display will prompt with  
OUTPUT 1: PRESS OK TO SELECT NUVONET SOURCE. When OK is  
selected, the top line of the display will read OPERATING  
MODE OUT 1. Below this the three available lines will display  
STANDALONE, SOURCE 1, SOURCE 2 . . . as you scroll using the  
down arrow button, SOURCE 3, SOURCE 4, SOURCE 5, and  
SOURCE 6 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 for these steps  
for the remaining two channels.  
Fig. 6  
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SYSTEM  
VII. Connecting the IR Emitters for Third-Party Source  
Components (fig. 6)  
COMPACT  
IR commands for the source equipment are transferred from  
the Grand Concerto amplifier to the source equipment using  
the mini IR mouse emitters. Six of these are supplied with  
your Grand Concerto System. The emitter is plugged into the  
corresponding source IR output on the Grand Concerto and  
then placed over the IR receiver window on the source  
component. The IR outputs are individually routed to  
sources 1-6.  
dISC  
Fig. 7  
ZONE 4  
3
ZONE 5  
3
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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.  
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ZONE TRIGGER OUTPUTS  
VIII. Source Status Inputs (fig. 7)  
The source status inputs can be very useful for monitoring  
the power status of your audio sources. Some equipment  
uses “toggling commands” for powering on and off (that is,  
the commands for on and off are not separate, discrete  
commands). This situation is typically confusing when using  
a single button to initiate to a piece of source equipment a  
string of commands that includes power on. With “toggling”  
equipment, if the unit is already on, moving the button will  
inadvertently turn it off. The source status inputs give the  
Grand Concerto System the ability to sense that the source  
equipment is on so it can automatically bypass that  
command.  
Current sensor attaches to the  
AC power cord of the source  
equipment.  
Using these inputs requires an AC power-sensing module.  
These are readily available from electronic accessory  
manufacturers and typically attach to the AC power cord of  
the desired source equipment. The connection at the back of  
the Grand Concerto is a mono 1/8” jack. Once this is in place,  
the Grand Concerto System will sense the amount of AC  
current being drawn by the source equipment.  
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Fig. 8  
IX. Expanding Grand Concerto to 16 Zones (fig. 8)  
Eight additional listening zones can be added to the Grand  
Concerto System using the Grand Concerto Expander  
package. The expansion is easily done using the Source Link  
and Digital Link multi-pin outputs on the Grand Concerto  
main amplifier (NV-I8DMS).  
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CONNECT TO  
NV-I8X  
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NV-I8X  
The necessary cables for this are supplied with the Expander  
package. No other connections are necessary except the AC  
power cord and the additional speaker terminations. The  
additional Cat-5 wires for the zones 9-16 plug into the  
Grand Concerto main EZ Port.  
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60Hz 500W  
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X. Using the Grand Concerto Configurator Software  
1. Main Startup  
The following section requires the NV-I8DLS IR Learning  
Station and Configurator Software. 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.  
1. Main Startup  
The Configurator is a tabbed Wizard-style interface  
designed to sequentially walk the installer through the  
system setup. When the program is launched, the Start tab  
is highlighted. This 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 Grand  
Concerto System. Once configured, the finished program  
loaded into the Grand Concerto main amplifier can always be  
retrieved via the RS232 port and 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.  
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1.1 Open or Create Grand Concerto Configurator File  
2.1 IR Libraries  
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.  
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 an .irc  
file.  
1.1 Retrieve Configuration from Grand Concerto  
2.1 IR Libraries  
To retrieve a configuration from an existing Grand Concerto  
installation, launch the Configurator software. Make sure  
your computer is connected to the RS232 port on the back  
panel of the Grand Concerto 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 Grand Concerto.”  
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.  
1.1 Open or Create Grand Concerto Configurator  
File  
2.2 Adding a New Component to the IR Library  
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.  
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Fig. 9  
Using the IR Learning Station Interface (fig. 9)  
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.  
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12VDC/0.4A  
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CONNECT TO  
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IR  
EMITTER  
IR  
BLASTER  
Concerto Learning Station  
Model NV-I8DLS  
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 aDB9 serial cable. In this  
case an RS232 to USB dongle cable will be necessary.  
PASSTHRU  
READY  
IR SENSOR  
POWER  
TEST ACTIVE  
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.  
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.  
2.3 Recording IR codes  
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.  
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.  
2.3 Recoding IR Codes  
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.  
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2.5 IR Library Test  
2.4 IR Library Default Key Assignment  
An important feature of the Grand Concerto 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.  
Once the desired codes are added, assign them to the  
appropriate key on the Display Pad. To do this, right-click on  
each code and select “Keys.” This opens a drop-down menu  
of the possible key selections for the Grand Concerto  
Display Pad. Select the appropriate key for that command  
and the Configurator will add it to the Default Key field for  
that command. Keep in mind that the Grand Concerto Control  
Pad has only five IR assignable buttons, so button control is  
limited. More capability for control can be incorporated in  
the macro tab covered later, and can then be added to the  
menu capability of that source.  
When a new code is added, while it is still highlighted, click  
on the test button. 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.  
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.  
2.4 Library Default Key Assignment  
Although not required, testing each code is highly  
recommended.  
2.5 IR Library Test  
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3.1 Select or Edit Source  
2.6 Adding a Function Code  
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 Display 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.  
If a required IR code is not in the list of codes, 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 Grand Concerto. Clicking on  
the “OK” button proceeds directly to the IR recording  
process.  
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.  
2.6 Adding a Function Code  
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 has been completed, 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.  
2.7 Cleaning Up an IR Library  
3.1 Select or Edit Source  
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.  
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4. Macros  
4.1 Edit Macro Definition  
Each source defined in the “Source” step has a separate  
Control Pad definition. The “Source to View” pull-down  
menu provides the display name given to each source. Using  
the “Next” and “Back” buttons will automatically cycle  
through all defined sources.  
The Macro Definition window has two separate points of  
definition on the right side of the screen. The  
top section allows a string of commands to be associate  
with one of the five IR programmable buttons.  
The bottom section automatically places the commands I  
the menu selections at the Control Pads.  
An important feature of the NuVoNet Suite is the  
communication with each Control Pad within the installation,  
which eliminates the need for Macro Definitions. However, if  
you do want to create specific strings of IR commands or use  
the IR libraries of third-party source equipment to setup  
functions within that source's Menu on the Control Pads, this  
is the place to do that.  
Examples of this use would be specific disc selection on a  
multi-disc changer or specific station tuning  
for satellite or cable receiver boxes.  
The tree in the left-hand window displays all available IR  
codes from the library. The tree is automatically expanded to  
show the codes from the component associated with the  
source.  
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 Display 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.  
Each macro has a “Display Name” that is used to describe  
the macro. Before a macro can be saved, the name of the  
macro must be established.  
4.1 Edit Macro Definitions  
Double-clicking on a key in either display will begin editing  
the macro associated with that key.  
4. Macros  
4.1.1 Adding Codes to a Macro  
A code is added to the macro by double-clicking on the  
green IR code name in the library to the left. That code will  
then be automatically added to the macro string to the right.  
Up to 100 codes can be added to a single macro.  
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4.1.1 Adding Codes to a Macro  
Re-Ordering Macro Codes  
After a code is added to a macro, highlighting a code and  
pushing the Ýor ßbutton can reorder the codes.  
Macros (updated)  
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.  
4.1.2 Editing Codes in a Macro  
5. Zones  
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.  
Up to 20 zones can be defined with the Grand Concerto. Each  
zone can be defined with unique properties.  
You will notice that the zone tab contains 20 entries for zone  
Display Pads. The system can accommodate a total of 20  
Display Pads by using the slave function in the “Edit Zone  
Properties” window. A slave Display Pad is homerun to the  
EZ Port, but automatically shares the same functions and  
works in tandem with the main zone Display Pad. Up to three  
slave Display Pads can operate on a single zone.  
The number of repeats for each command can also be  
changed. This is equivalent to pushing and holding the  
button on the remote control.  
4.1.2 Editing Codes in a Macro  
5.1 Edit Zone Properties  
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Source Grouping: 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 Display 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.  
5.1 Edit Zone Properties  
Double-clicking on a zone number opens the “Edit Zone  
Properties” window. Specific properties defining that zone  
are set here.  
Max Volume: 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).  
IR Pass-through: 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. IR Disabled  
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  
Party Volume: 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.  
Page Volume: If you are using the paging feature of the  
Grand Concerto 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.  
communication throughout the system and therefore, it is  
better to eliminate that light source. IR No Pass-through  
prevents third-party remote control commands from being  
accepted, but still allows the NuVo NV-I8GRC1 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.  
Balance: 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.  
Bass and Treble: Each of these EQ levels can be adjusted  
individually. The range is -18dB to +18dB.  
Lock Zone By Default: 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.  
Volume Reset at Zone ON: 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.  
Do-Not-Disturb: This Section is used to lock out system-  
wide commands from a specific zone.  
No Master: Master and Party refer to the ability to turn all  
zones on simultaneously. In some zones you may not want  
this function.  
No Page: The Grand Concerto 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, . This will be covered in the next tab.  
Loudness Compensation ON: 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. Unchecking the box turns this  
function off.  
Exclusive Source Control: 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.  
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5.2 Zones (updated)  
Enabled Zone Sources: 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.  
Display Settings: 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 Dimmest, Dim, Not So Bright, Normal, Bright, Brighter,  
Brightest. The second menu sets the duration for the  
AutoDim feature. These range from AutoDim Disabled, 15 Sec  
up to 1 Hour. The next menu sets a specific AutoDim level.  
AutoDim Brightness Off removes all display and backlighting.  
Using AutoDim Brightness Low or AutoDim Brightness  
Medium reduces the level of brightness, but does not make  
the Control Pad completely dark.  
6. System Settings  
This tab is used to define the way in which the External Mute  
input functions and for setting the zone lockout security  
code.  
Slave To: This drop-down menu is used to assign additional  
“slave” Control Pads to a zone. Up to 20 Control Pads can be  
used in an installation. The EZ Port hub is equipped with 20  
RJ-45 ports to accommodate all the system's Control Pads.  
This is a useful feature for large rooms where more than one  
Display Pad is desired. If slave Display 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.  
6.1 External Mute: System Mute Trigger  
The Grand Concerto 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. When setting the System Mute Trigger, set  
the mute input to respond to the contact closure provided by  
the MI1.  
5.2 Zones (updated)  
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.  
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6.1 System Mute Trigger  
7. Update System  
The finished configuration is now ready to be downloaded to  
the Grand Concerto 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.  
7. Update System  
6.2 External Mute: Paging Trigger  
The Grand Concerto 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.  
6.2 Paging Trigger  
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XI. Control Pad Setup  
XII. Using the Control Pad's MENU Button  
Factory-new Installation  
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 an  
eight-line screen labeled Main Menu.  
The system should be programmed with the Configurator  
prior to setting up the Display Pads for the first time. The  
Grand Concerto 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:  
MAIN MENU — At initial startup three menu items will appear.  
They are Favorites, Sources, and Setup, fig. 10.  
1. When first plugged in, Grand Concerto V. X.XX where  
X refers to the current firmware version number  
loaded in the Grand Concerto main amplifier unit.  
The Control Pad will then go to the Zone Selection  
menu.  
2. Press the Power Button to turn the Control Pad on.  
The display will flash the Grand Concerto and  
Version number screen and immediately go to Zone  
Selection. 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 simply list generic Zone 1, Zone 2,  
etc., up to Zone 20. 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 OK button.  
Fig. 10  
Main Menu  
Favorites  
Sources  
Setup  
Favorites: Top-line favorites are global. Favorites or play lists  
set up with in 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 T2 or other sources such as  
satellite or cable. Assigning global favorites is done in the  
Setup menu.  
3. 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.  
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 Grand Concerto Configurator software, or they are  
labeled by the system as a generic source number. -The  
NuVoNet sources have a predefined system name, fig. 11.  
At this point, the zone may be operated by the parameters  
set in the configuration. Zone settings may be modified  
using the MENU key.  
Fig. 11  
Reprogramming the Zone Address  
Sources  
NuVo M3 A  
NuVo M3 B  
NuVo M3 C  
NV-T2 AM/FM  
NV-T2 XM  
iPod  
This procedure allows an addressed Control Pad to be moved  
to a new location. Within the main menu of each zone, go to  
Setup. Within the Setup options, scroll to Advanced Settings  
and to Zone Number. All the used addresses will be grayed  
out. Any available addresses will be accessible. Scrolling to  
None will erase the current address.  
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Setup: The Setup menu is for specific system setup. It  
consists of several subset menus. These are defined in the  
next section.  
Display Settings: The brightness of the Control Pad  
display can be controlled in this menu. Brightness  
sets the overall level of the display. AutoDim sets  
the Control Pad to dim or go completely dark after a  
set period of time. The range is 15 seconds to 1  
hour. Dim Brightness works with the AutoDim  
feature and sets the level of dimness.  
Favorites #1-12: Twelve global favorites can be defined for  
easy access from within the Main Menu. 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 Grand Concerto  
Remote Control has a 12-button numeric keypad 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. 12  
Zone Settings  
Balance  
Bass  
Treble  
Loudness Comp.  
Zone Settings: This is the first menu option under Setup, fig.  
12.  
Volume Settings  
Display Settings  
Advanced  
Balance: 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.  
Bass: This adjusts the frequency level from 100Hz  
and below. The default is flat, and the range is  
–18dB to +18dB.  
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 13.  
Source Lockout: Any source selected in this menu will  
be locked from access within that zone.  
Exclusive Src. Ctl.: 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.  
Group: 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 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.  
Treble: This adjustment works within the same  
parameters as the bass and adjusts the frequency  
level from 10kHz and up.  
Loudness Compensation: Loudness can be simply  
turned on or off by pressing the OK button.  
Volume Settings: There are several default settings  
available in this menu. Volume Reset 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. 16. If checked, the volume at  
zone on reverts to the level set in the next menu  
item, Initial Volume. Choosing to set at the current  
listening level, or selecting the default –60 dB  
level, controls this level. Maximum Volume is an  
overall zone volume limit and is set in the same  
manner as Initial Volume. Page Volume controls the  
level at which a page is amplified in each zone, and  
Party Volume sets the initial volume level when the  
party or all-on function is initiated.  
Default DND: This prevents the global functions of all-  
on or party and whole-house page from a Control Pad's  
specific zone.  
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Default Zone Locked: A locked zone prevents  
anyone from turning the zone on and accessing  
music without first entering a security code.  
Remote Controls: These settings affect the way the  
Control Pad receives commands from a handheld  
wireless remote. The NV-I8GRC1 is the system  
remote that comes with the Grand Concerto. It  
allows the same level of control as the Control Pad.  
At the default setting All Remotes Enabled, 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 NuVo Remote Only. If the  
zone is in an area that is flooded with sunlight or  
receives interference from plasma displays, the  
best choice is All Remotes Disabled.  
Slaved to Zone: A feature of Grand Concerto 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.  
Zone Number: 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.  
Source Settings: Two choices reside in this menu, fig. 14.  
Gain: This lets you increase the audio input levels  
from the sources coming into the Grand Concerto.  
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.  
NuVoNet Source: If you uncheck this selection,  
that source will not be polled by NuVoNet and will  
only be IR controllable.  
Fig. 14  
Cur. Source Settings  
Gain  
NuVoNet Source  
Fig. 13  
Advanced Settings  
Source Lockout  
Exclusive Src. Ctl.  
Group  
Default DND  
Default Zone Locked  
Remote Controls  
Slaved to Zone  
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System Settings: This menu option controls system-wide  
settings, fig 15.  
XIII. Using the Control Pad for Music Source Control  
Date/Time: The Grand Concerto has an internal  
clock that allows each Control Pad to display the  
current time. Within this menu you can easily set  
Year, Month, Day, Hour, and Minute.  
The Control Pad is a wonderful interface to all the Grand  
Concerto music sources. The MENU, Forward and Reverse, and  
Play/Pause buttons ultimately allow complete access to the  
sources within the system.  
External Mute/Page: The EXT. MUTE input on the  
back panel of the Grand Concerto has a dual  
function. In normal mode, it is designed for the  
Mute Interface, NV-MI1 (see NV-MI1 Mute Interface  
Adaptor page, ). 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 Grand Concerto (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 Paging Mode. 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 Active High (Open).  
Sources: 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.  
Source Main Menu  
When the Control Pad is in basic play-back mode, it defaults  
to a large font suitable for reading from a distance. When the  
MENU button is pushed, a source-specific menu will appear.  
An important feature of the Configurator Software is an  
additional Macro Definition window that allows multiple  
macros to be defined and automatically added to the source  
menu with the label Macros. This is an important function for  
sources such as satellite, cable, and multiple-disc changers as  
a direct access to channels and discs. Once added as a  
playback menu, these can be incorporated as one of the 12  
direct access global favorites.  
Fig. 15  
System Settings  
Date/Time  
Ext. Mute/Page  
Sources  
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Grand Concerto Accessories  
The NV-I8DLS IR Learning Station Interface  
Concerto Learning Station  
Model NV-I8DLS  
PASSTHRU  
READY  
IR SENSOR  
POWER  
TEST ACTIVE  
3
4
5
2
1
1. PASSTHRU: This LED (light emitting diode) remains lit when the Interface box is actively passing IR information through the  
system.  
2. READY: 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.  
3. IR SENSOR: This is the IR receiver used when capturing codes for new source equipment.  
4. TEST ACTIVE: When you are testing an IR code, this LED lights momentarily when the code is actually firing.  
5. POWER: This LED remains lit when the interface box is plugged into an AC electrical outlet.  
+
-
POWER  
12VDC/0.4A  
CONNECT TO  
CONCERTO D  
CONNECT TO  
PC  
IR  
EMITTER  
IR  
BLASTER  
5
4
3
1
2
1. AC Power: 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.  
2. CONNECT TO PC: Using one of the supplied RS232 cables, connect from the RS232 port on your computer to this input on the  
Learning Station Interface.  
3. CONNECT TO GRAND CONCERTO D: Using the second RS232 cable, connect the Learning Station Interface to the Grand Concerto  
amplifier's RS232 port.  
4. IR EMITTER: 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.  
5. IR BLASTER: 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.  
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Capturing IR codes using the IR Learning Station Interface  
The Grand Concerto 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 Grand Concerto 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 that the code has been successfully learned. Note that  
the remote control should be held 8 to 10 inches from the Interface when learning.  
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NV-MI1 Mute Interface Adaptor (fig. 16)  
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 Grand Concerto 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.  
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.  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
RS-232  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
USE CNLY WITH 250V FUSE  
ZONE 7&8  
ZONE 1  
2
ZONE 2  
5
ZONE 3  
CONNECT TO  
NV-I8X  
ZONE 4  
3
ZONE 5  
3
ZONE 6  
2
PROGRAM  
1
2
6
2
4
1
3
SUM1  
SYS ON  
1
3
4
MODEL NV-I8DM  
SIX SOURCE EIGHT ZONE  
AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM  
CONNECT TO  
NV-I8EZP1  
CONNECT TO  
NV-I8X  
120V  
60Hz 500W  
FUSE:T5  
A
L
L
L
NuVo Technologies Cincinnati Ohio USA  
www.nuvotechnologies.com  
USE NV-SLC1  
CABLE  
USE NV-NC1  
CABLE  
USE NV-SLC1  
CABLE  
R
R
R
CONFORMS TO  
4
5
6
SUM2  
5
6
7
8
4
5
EMITTER OUTPUTS  
6
EXT. MUTE  
UL STD.6500  
CERTIFIED TO  
1
2
3
4
5
6
C
US  
CAN/CSA STD.E60065  
SOURCE STATUS INPUTS  
3033118  
SOURCE INPUTS  
SOURCE LINK  
ZONE TRIGGER OUTPUTS  
SYSTEM  
DIGITAL LINK  
NETWORK  
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 EXT. 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 wire  
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.  
A
B
DOORBELL 1  
MUTE INTERFACE  
ADAPTER  
NV-MI1  
A
B
DOORBELL 2  
CONNECT TO  
MUTE INPUT  
Connect to Telephone RJ-11  
Line 1: Pins 3,4 Line 2: Pins 2,5  
Model NV-MI1  
Mute Interface Module  
Up to two phone lines can be brought into the  
RJ-11 connection on the back of the MI1. The  
voltage from the phone ringer will trigger the  
NuVo System to mute.  
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NV-LSI24 Local Source Interrupt (fig. 17)  
The Local Source Interrupt enables an amplified local audio source to override the Grand Concerto System and play through the  
local zone in-wall speakers. The most common scenario for this is a television that would benefit from higher-quality speakers.  
The back of the Grand Concerto Control Pad has two Cat-5 inputs. One is labeled NuVoNet and is the Cat-5 that runs to the EZ Port  
at the head end. The other is labeled NV-I8GLSA. This is intended to react to the LSI24 accessory. It requires an RJ-45 connection  
at the Control Pad end and the Brown-and-Brown-Stripe pair as a voltage trigger.  
Note that the Local Source Interrupt is a passive non-amplified device. The signal sent to it must be amplified.  
The connection from the LSI24 is made  
through the NV-IG8LSA RJ-45 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.  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
RS-232  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
USE CNLY WITH 250V FUSE  
ZONE  
2
1
ZONE  
5
2
ZONE  
3
ZONE  
4
ZONE  
3
5
ZONE  
2
6
ZONE 7&8  
PROGRAM  
1
2
3
6
2
4
1
3
SUM1  
SYS ON  
1
3
4
1
MODEL NV-I8DM  
SIX SOURCE EIGHT ZONE  
AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM  
CONNECT TO  
NV-I8X  
CONNECT TO  
NV-I8EZP1  
CONNECT TO  
NV-I8X  
120V  
60Hz 500W  
FUSE:T5  
A
L
L
L
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www.nuvotechnologies.com  
USE NV-SLC1  
CABLE  
USE NV-NC1  
CABLE  
USE NV-SLC1  
CABLE  
R
R
R
CONFORMS TO  
UL STD.6500  
4
5
6
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
SUM2  
EXT. MUTE  
NV-I8GLSA  
NuVoNet  
1
2
3
4
5
6
C
US  
CERTIFIED TO  
CAN/CSA STD.E60065  
3033118  
SOURCE STATUS INPUTS  
SOURCE INPUTS  
SOURCE LINK  
ZONE TRIGGER OUTPUTS  
EMITTER OUTPUTS  
SYSTEM NETWORK  
DIGITAL LINK  
iPod  
3:09 pm  
Modern Rock  
Drift-Follow The Day  
Living For  
MENU  
OK  
Grand Concerto  
Control Pad  
Model NV-LSI24  
Mute Interface Module  
LOCAL SOURCE  
SWITCH  
NV-LSI24  
RLY+  
RLY-  
To Keypad  
CONNECT TO  
AMPLIFIER  
L-  
L-  
L+  
R-  
L+  
R-  
R+  
R+  
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NV-P2100 200-Watt Auxiliary Amplifier (fig. 18)  
NV-P2100 Amplifier  
AUDIO  
C
O
NTROL  
The P2100 is specifically designed for use with the NuVo  
Systems' lineouts. It can be used with either the fixed or  
variable lineouts on the Grand Concerto amplifier. The  
connection is made using either a 1/8” to 1/8” stereo patch  
cable or a 1/8” stereo to RCA patch cable.  
L
SENSITIVITY  
1.0RMS  
POWER  
MODE  
VOLTAGE  
TRIGGER  
OdBV  
=
ON/OFF SWITCH  
AUDIO AC/DC  
3-30 VOLTS  
AC OR DC  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
INPUT  
2
0
0
R
+6  
-12  
+6  
-12  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
Grand Concerto Amplifier  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT POWER  
40W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
40W/6OHM X2  
OUUT POWER  
W/6OHM X2  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
TIP=L  
RING=R  
ZONE  
6
ZONE  
5
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
FIXED  
OUTPUT  
ZONE  
2
1
ZONE  
5
2
ZONE  
CONNECT TO  
NV-I8X  
3
6
1
3
4
1
3
5
7
1
USE NV-SLC1  
CABLE  
There are two methods for triggering the P2100 from the  
Grand Concerto 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 Grand Concerto  
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 Grand  
Concerto is on.  
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
6
4
8
SOURCE INPUTS  
SOURCE LINK  
ZONE TRIGGER OUTPUTS  
An additional feature of Grand Concerto 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”  
patch cable from either the System ON output on the Grand  
Concerto to the P2100 Voltage trigger input, or from the  
specific Zone Trigger on the Grand Concerto to the Voltage  
Trigger on the P2100, as shown in Fig. 18.  
RS232 Interface  
The RS232 port allows external two-way communication with  
the Grand Concerto System. Home automation systems such  
as Crestron and AMX can be set up to operate Grand  
Concerto. The RS232 addendum contained in this manual  
details the necessary code protocol to operate every aspect  
of the Grand Concerto System.  
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Grand Concerto Specifications  
Zones 1-6 Power Amplifier Outputs  
Continuous Average Output Power  
Two channels driven 30-20kHz @1% THD  
Rated Distortion (1/2 power)  
Rated Impedance  
Zone Trigger Outputs  
Output Power  
Outputs  
80W (40W x 2)  
12V @ 50mA  
8 (zones 1-8)  
0.40%  
6 Ohms  
50+  
Source Status  
Output Power  
Outputs  
Damping Factor  
Frequency Response  
3-15 VDC  
6 (Source 1-6)  
20-20kHz + 2dB  
Zones 1-8 Preamplifier Outputs  
Variable output  
Fixed output  
Impedance  
Power Requirements  
Power Supply  
Power Consumption all channels  
driven to full-rated power  
0-600mV  
600mV  
600 Ohms  
120VAC/240VAC 50/60Hz  
600VA (480W)  
Power Consumption average  
operating conditions  
100VA (80W)  
Source Inputs 1-6  
input Impedance  
Input Sensitivity for rated power  
Input Overload  
20K  
300mV RMS  
3V RMS  
Power Consumption no signal  
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)  
30VA (25W)  
Pending  
Pending  
Pending  
Emitter Outputs  
Source Outputs  
Sum Outputs  
6
2
Physical Specifications  
Unit Size Millimeters  
Unit Size Inches  
Shipping Size Millimeters  
Shipping Size Inches  
Unit Weight Kilograms  
Unit Weight Pounds  
Shipping Weight Kilograms  
Shipping Weight Pounds  
Output Drive Current  
Output Drive Voltage  
Compatible with single and dual emitters  
100mA  
12V  
95 x 430 x 340 (LWH)  
3 3/4 x 17 x 13 3/8 (LWH)  
600 x 475 x 380 (LWH)  
23 5/8 x 18 3/4 x 15 (LWH)  
9.4  
System  
System On (output)  
External Mute (input)  
12V @ 50mA  
3-12V DC  
20.6  
15.5  
34.0  
NuVo reserves the right to change specifications  
without notice.  
Grand Concerto Package Contents  
NV-I8GXS Grand Concerto Expander System  
NV-I8GMS Grand Concerto System  
·
NV-I8GM amplifier  
·
NV-I8GX expander amplifier  
·
6 NV-I8GCP Control Pads with white, ivory, almond  
and black screwless trim plates  
1 NV-I8GRC1 Remote Control  
·
6 NV-I8GCP Control Pads with white, ivory, almond  
and black screwless trim plates  
1 NV-I8GRC1 Remote Control  
1 NV- Audio Link cable  
1 NV- Digital Link cable  
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
6 NV-VEC IR emitters  
1 NV-I8EZP EZ Port connection hub  
1 NV-NC1 3 meter network cable  
1 NV-I8GRC1Remote Control  
1 NV-PC1 IEC Power Cable (USA models only)  
1 NV-PC1 IEC Power Cable (USA models only)  
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