Knoll Systems MVP44a manual

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    In Canada: 11791 Machrina Way #120 Richmond, B.C. V7A 4V3 Knöll Systems tel (604) 272-4555 fax (604) 272-5595 Knöll Systems, Richmond, BC & Point Roberts WA C COPYRIGHT 1998-2003, Knöll Systems, All Rights Reserved In America: 145 Tyee Drive, #1206 Point Roberts, WA 98281 Four stereo power amplifiers with individual volume control electronic[...]

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    2 Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Knöll MVP44a power amplifier. The MVP44a is designed to meet the amplifier needs of custom installed multi-zone systems where high quality sound is a specific requirement as well as ease of installation and operation. A six output zone model is available, MVP64a. Key Features : 1. Individual zone, f[...]

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    System layout considerations The MVP44a is the heart of a whole home music system. A MVP44a is designed to work with 1-4 rooms or zones. Up to three MVP44a's can be ganged together to allow up to 12 rooms or zones each individually controlling one or two pairs of enclosure or inwall speakers. Connection is achieved via the data port using a st[...]

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    ...System layout considerations continued In certain commercial applications a microphone paging override is required. Model MR171 paging and override module takes a balanced or unbalanced mic, (with defeatable phantom power) or a line level input and when activated overrides all inputs (even if some or all zones are in standby) and pages at a pres[...]

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    12 5 Inst allation It is very important to use a top quality RJ45 8/8 crimper tool. We strongly suggest using a cat 5 / RJ45 electronic tester to verify the wire conductors. Installing the MVP44a should be relatively easy. With a bit of planning, the MVP44a will give trouble free service for years. 1. The most important consideration when installin[...]

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    6 11 7. Install MR60 keypads (or infrared receivers) in the rooms with the speakers. Cat 3 or cat 5 wire can be home run to the MVP44a or up to three rooms daisy chained on one wire. ***Be sure to set the dip switch on the rear of the MR60*** See the dip switch adjustment below. Connect all eight individual wires using RJ45 connectors. Four wire co[...]

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    10 7 8. Connect the emitters to the IR Emitter ports on the rear of the MVP44a. Single or dual emitters can be used. If a Xantech 590-00 is being installed do not connect emitters in the MVP44a IR Emitter #1. 9. When connecting two or more MVP44a's in the same home, connect the amps together using stereo 3.5mm plugs (all three wires are used) [...]

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    MVP44a Rear Panel AC120V 8 amps A3L+ Outputs A3L- B1L- B1L+ A3R+ A3R- B1R- B1R+ 1 2 L R Source Inputs 3 4 B2L+ Outputs B2L- B3L- B3L+ B2R+ B2R- B3R- B3R+ Note 1: Ideal speaker impedance is 6-8 ohms. When using 4 ohm speakers, individual channels may occasionally shutdown due to protection system. RJ45 plug color and pair wiring guide Treble Bass Ba[...]