Xantech RP41AV User manual

Brand: Xantech

Model: RP41AV

Category: Musical Instrument Amplifier

Type: User manual

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Amplifiers & Preamplifiers

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

The RP41AV, Fig. 1, is a fully functional infrared remote controlled audio/video preamp. Volume, Bass,

Treble, Balance and Mute functions, in addition to A/V input switching, provide all the functions needed for

multi-room systems. It features a low noise, low distortion design with high headroom capability, for highest

audio and baseband video performance.

The RP41AV has the following features and functions:

• The model RC68+ (and RC68) handheld programmer (available separately), is the source of all the IR

(infrared) commands necessary to operate the RP41AV (see Fig. 2). Normally the installer would "teach"

these commands into a Xantech Learning Remote, Key Pad or other learning device for use by the

customer.

• Audio and video signals connected to four separate line level A/V inputs, labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4, may be

accessed in any order by IR commands.

• Separate Volume (Up/Down), Balance (Left/Right), Bass and Treble controls feature continuous

adjustment in 2 dB steps, in either direction, all IR controlled.

• Balance, Bass &Treble controls have a Flat function for instant return to flat response from any previous

setting.

• Separate Mute On & Mute Off functions ensure positive mute command execution without knowing

status. This is helpful in remote rooms when all adjustments are made “blind” without any visual aids for

status.

• IR control input port connects to the emitter output of Xantech devices, allowing remote control from

keypads, IR receivers, connecting blocks, etc.

• Tone controls allow individual "EQ" of each zone when using multiple RP41AV's in multi-zone installa-

tions.

• The space saving “flat pack” design

allows great flexibility in mounting and

positioning.

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

1. INPUT jacks. Connect to the corre-

sponding output jacks of source

components (satellite receiver, VCR,

camcorder, laser disc player, TV

surveillance camera, CD player, AM/

FM tuner, cassette tape deck, etc.).

2. OUTPUT jacks. Connect the

VIDEO output jack to the corresponding Video input jacks of AV receivers, TV monitors, VCRs, etc.

Connect the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT output jacks to the corresponding input jacks on a main

power amplifier. Since these are low-impedance outputs, you may connect up to 5 power amplifiers

to one RP41AV prodvided such amplifiers have input impedances of 22k Ohms or more. Use "Y"

connectors or other paralleling means.

RP41AV

REMOTE PREAMP

CONFIRM

VIDEO

AUDIO

LEFT

INPUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

RIGHT

1234

2 4

RP41AV

REMOTE PREAMP

V V G IR INPOWER 15VAC

Fig. 1 RP411AV Panel Items

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4. G S terminals. Input terminals for the IR control signal. Connect a 2-conductor cable from the emitter

or signal output port of any Xantech Connecting Block, IR receiver, Key Pad, or Controller here. The

positive lead connects to "S" and the negative to "G".

5. IR CONFIRM LED. Lights when power is applied and flashes when IR commands are received.

6. Mounting Holes.

RC68+ PROGRAMMER / REMOTE CONTROL

The RC68+ (and the RC68) programmer (available separately) contains all the commands necessary to

operate the RP41AV.

• You will need it to program universal learning devices such as the Xantech URC type learning remote,

the Xantech Smart Pads, the 590 Programmable Controller, the 710 Fone Link, etc., with commands that

operate the RP41AV.

• NOTE: The RC68+ will operate several other Xantech models as well, such as the RS41AV, ZPR68,

MIRV1, RAT1, etc. Therefore, only the button descriptions that apply to the operation of the RP41AV are

listed below. All others should be ignored.

• While the RC68+ will operate as a separate remote control, it is highly recommended it not be given to

the final user for the following reasons:

Since it permits code group changes , the user may inadvertently alter the installer configurations.

• Also, since the user will require IR commands from other brands of equipment to control the total system,

in addition to those of the RP41AV, all commands should be consolidated into one learning device, for

ease of use.

RC68+ BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

1. IR Emitter Lens

3. INPUT Select buttons. Press buttons 1 through 4 to individually

select up to 4 audio/video sources connected to the RP41AV.

5. VOLUME Up/Down buttons. When pressed, volume will in-

crease and decrease in 2 dB steps between 0 dB and -80 dB.

When buttons are held down, the volume level will change

continuously.

6. MUTE ON / OFF buttons. Separate On / Off buttons give

positive mute commands without knowing what the status is.

This is very helpful in a remote room when all adjustments are

made “blind” without any visual aids for status.

NOTE: Mute is released (turned off) when a VOLUME, INPUT,

BALANCE, BASS or TREBLE button is pressed, in addition to

MUTE OFF.

9. BALANCE buttons. When the BALANCE "arrow" buttons are

pressed, the audio output will move to the left or right in 2 dB

steps with each left or right press. (No change will occur if they

are held down continuously).

10. Balance "Center" button. This button, when pressed (identified by "C_BAL"), will instantly return

the balance to the center position from any previous setting.

14. TREBLE & BASS control buttons. When the "arrow" buttons are pressed, the treble and bass

response can be increased or decreased from 0 dB to ± 12 dB in 2 dB steps with each up or down press.

(No change will occur if they are held down continuously). In "multi-zone" systems, you can use these

controls to "EQ" (equalize) the sound for each room's acoustic differences.

Fig. 2

A B C ADJ-OFF

1234

5678

GLOBAL

Z-ADJ

TREBLE

VOL

MUTE

ON OFF

E-FLAT LAST MAX-V TRIM

OFF C-BAL

BASS

INPUT

80 48 10 90 01

00 C0 50 D0 41

40 A0 30 B0 21

20 E0 70 F0 61

60 88 18 98 09

08 A8 38 B8 29

28 E8 78 F8 69

68 C8 58 D8 49

E1 89 C9 A9 E9

71 19 59 39 79

F1 99 D9 B9 F9

RC68+

RP41AV

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RP41AV

15. Treble & Bass "N-Flat" buttons. These buttons, when pressed (identified by a "—" mark), will

instantly return the treble and bass to their electrical flat settings from any previously adjusted values.

17. Code Group Numbers. If more than one RP41AV is used in an IR controlled system, or is included

with other Xantech products that respond to RC68+ commands, different code groups can be

assigned to avoid mutual interaction.

NOTE:

When shipped from the factory, the RP41AV is set to code group 40. Be sure to set the

RC68+ to the same code!

Refer to the RC68+ instructions for code group setting procedures.

TYPICAL RP41AV SINGLE ZONE SYSTEM

The following diagram shows a typical single-zone 4-room system utilizing the RP41AV.

In this case, you would program the Smart Pad

, plus a learning remote (such as Xantech URC types) with

the commands from the RC68+ remote, in addition to all the other source component remote commands,

to operate the entire system from any room. For AC power management, refer to the Model 680-10

Installation Instructions.

CONFIRM

VIDEO

AUDIO

LEFT

INPUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

RIGHT

1234

480-00

Dinky Link ™

IR Receiver

760-00

XANTECH

S-62/64/66

Wall Speakers

781RG

Power Supply

283M

791-44

Amplified

Connecting

Block

3-Conductor Cable

(Home Runs)

MAIN ROOM

Home Run

Speaker

Leads

780-10

"J" Box

IR Receiver

RCA

patch

cords

RLRL

Left

Speaker

Right

Speaker

Power Supply

(included)

Audio

"Y" Connectors

AM/FM

Tuner

760-00

Match Maker™

Vol. Control

RP41AV

Remote Preamp

Match Maker™

Vol. Control

Match Maker™

Vol. Control

MONITOR

Video

SAT Receiver

DVD Player

Stereo Power Amp

VCR

2-Conductor

Mini Plug to

Stripped Ends

(use 6015900)

White Striped

Side

490-30

Micro Link™ IR Receiver

(Cabinet Mounted)

ROOM 2 ROOM 4ROOM 3

RP41AV

REMOTE PREAMP

Smart

Pad™

To 120 VAC (unswitched)

+12 VDC

GND

EMITTERS

12 VDC

HIGH

OUT

STATUS

IR IN

RCVR

791-44

AMPLIFIED

CONNECTING BLOCK

283M

Blink-IR™

Mouse Emitter (4)

283M

VVGIR INPOWER 15VAC

Fig. 3 A typical single zone system

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RP41AV

A MULTI-ZONE SYSTEM

The following diagram illustrates a typical Multi-Zone system, using the RP41AV.

1. For simplicity, only 4 zones are shown ... many more could be added using the Xantech 796-20 Zone

Expander and more RP41AV's.

2. Using an RP41AV plus a basic power amplifier for each zone, every room in the house can have

individual source selection, volume control and room EQ (with the tone controls) at moderate cost.

3. The audio and video connections from the source components to each RP41AV (not shown), should

be made through distribution amps (such as the Xantech AV-61) to prevent distortion that may be

caused by the loading effects of multiple RP41AV's. Refer to the AV-61 Installation Instructions for

more details.

4. For AC power management, refer to the 680-10 and Gatekeep-IR

Installation Instructions.

CONFIRM

VIDEO

AUDIO

LEFT

INPUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

RIGHT

1234

CONFIRM

VIDEO

AUDIO

LEFT

INPUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

RIGHT

1234

CONFIRM

VIDEO

AUDIO

LEFT

INPUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

RIGHT

1234

SAT Receiver

AM/FM Tuner

Left

Speaker

Right

Speaker

782-00

Power Supply

Home Run all

Speaker Leads

780-10

"J" Box

IR Receiver

780-10

"J" Box

IR Receiver

Home Run

3 Conductor

Cables

(unshielded OK)

Common

Sources

795-20

ZONE CONTROLLER

10987654321ABABABAB12V

COMMON EMITTERS ZONE EMITTERS

IR ZONE CONNECTIONS

4321

Z 1Z 2Z 3Z 4

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

490-00

Micro Link™

IR Receiver

(Cabinet Mounted)

795-20

IR Zone

Controller

DVD Player

XANTECH

S-62/64/66

Wall Speakers

480-00

Dinky Link™

IR Receiver

MAIN ROOM - ZONE 1

MONITOR

Video

CONFIRM

VIDEO

AUDIO

LEFT

INPUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

RIGHT

1234

Power Supply

(included)

White Striped Side

Stereo Power Amp

RP41AV

To distribution

amplifiers, for

each source.

Repeat for each

zone. See text,

item 3, this page.

MONITOR

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

ZONE 4

Modulator

(3-Input)

ANT. or

Cable

Amp

RP41AV

Stereo Power Amp

Combiner

200-00

2-Way

Splitter

RG-6 Coax

RP41AV

REMOTE PREAMP

RP41AV

REMOTE PREAMP

RP41AV

REMOTE PREAMP

RP41AV

REMOTE PREAMP

Smart

Pad™

To 120 V AC

(unswitched)

VCR

283M Blink-IR™

Mouse Emitter (4)

VVGIR INPOWER 15VAC

V V G IR INPOWER 15VAC

Fig. 4 A multi-zone 4-room system

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Amplifiers & Preamplifiers

6-26-00

Gain (@ max VC): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unity

Input Overload: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 V RMS (@ max VC)

Input Impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 40 k Ohms (ea. input)

Output Impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 Ohms (allows output to be

paralleled for mono, if needed)

Volume Attenuation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -80 dB

Signal to Noise: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 dB (re 2V out)

THD: (VC -10 dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.01% at 2.0 V input level

Channel Separation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 75 dB @ 1 kHz

Freq. Response: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1 dB

Bass Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+/- 12 dB (in 2 dB steps)

Treble Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +/- 12 dB (in 2 dB steps)

Video IN/OUT Impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Ohms.

Video Insertion Loss: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz - 10 mHz < 1 dB.

Video Out-IN Isolation: . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Hz - 10 mHz > 55 dB.

A/V Inputs/Outputs: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA type phono jacks

IR Code Group: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 (factory preset)

Power Requirements: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 VAC @ 300 mA.

Power and IR Inputs: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-terminal screw terminal

plug-in connector

Dimensions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10" W x 3" D x 1 3/8" H

254mm x 73mm x 35mm

RP41AV SPECIFICATIONS

(Power supply included)

RP41AV

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Emitters & Blasters

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTION

The 283M Blink-IR Mouse Emitter contains a small Infrared LED housed in a miniature, mouse shaped,

black appearing, injection molded plastic shell. Unlike other emitters, the 283M emits visible red light in

addition to IR (infrared) control signals when activated by IR commands sent to it by IR receivers or other

Xantech controllers. The 283M is designed to be installed directly on the IR sensor window of the controlled

device.

283M

BLINK-IR™ MOUSE EMITTER

Model 283M

Blink-IR™ Mouse Emitter Assembly

7 FT 3 FT

9/16"

5/16"

3.5mm mono

mini plug

1/4"

Side View

Top View

NOTE: White striped

side is positive (+)

(–)

(+)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Clear adhesive

layer.

(Replace, if necessary,

with a short piece of the

2-sided tape supplied).

Mini-wire

lead

Emitter

Shell

IR & Red

Light

Output

IR & Red

Light Output

(Component Side)

INSTALLATION

ATTACHING THE EMITTERS TO IR SENSOR WINDOWS

• Each emitter has a clear adhesive layer on the bottom flat surface of the shell. The rounded side faces

the user and emits visible red light when a command is sent (Fig. 2).

• Simply peel off the adhesive cover and affix the emitter to the center of the IR sensor window on the

controlled component's front panel.

• In some cases it may be difficult to find the location of the IR sensor on the component. Consult the owner's

manual of the unit, or the manufacturer, for the exact IR sensor window location.

• Double-sided adhesive tape is included. If you move the emitter to a different component, use this tape

to replace the current adhesive layer for best adhesion.

• The shell, though dark in appearance, is transparent to infrared light, allowing commands from a handheld

remote control to pass through it. This permits direct control of the equipment from a handheld remote as

well as from the 283M.

Xantech RP41AV User manual

Brand: Xantech

Model: RP41AV

Category: Musical Instrument Amplifier

Type: User manual

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