Hi-FiTM 2 Digital Whole Home Audio Distribution System © 2015 Leviton Mfg. Co., Inc.
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FEATURES - Hi-FiTM 2 SYSTEM Includes 8 audio source inputs and 8 amplified audio zones Optional Hi-Fi2 Expansion Kit adds 8 more zones (16 total) Super efficient digital amplification with 50-watts per zone Built-in universal power supply Includes 8 VSC keypads with graphical display Includes 4 Remote Input Modules (RIM) with IR output Equipped with 2 variable outputs for additional amplification Includes a serial port and Ethernet port for control WEB VERSION • • • • • • • •
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WEB VERSION • WARNING: TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltages. • WARNING: TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY never touch uninsulated wires or terminals unless the wiring has been disconnected at the network interface. • Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • Do not use this product near water - e.g.
CONTENTS Precautions .......................................................................................................... 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: ............................................................................... 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 2 GENERAL ...............................................................................................................................
Precautions 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.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new Hi-FiTM 2 by LEVITON audio distribution system. You are about to enjoy the freedom and convenience of listening to and sharing music from your stereo, iPod™, satellite radio, digital cable TV, computer, CD player, or any other music source in any room in your home. Hi-Fi 2 by LEVITON is an 8-source, 8-zone (expandable to 16 zones) audio distribution system that powers speakers through digital amplification.
Operation When an audio zone is turned on and the Volume-Source Control (VSC) in that zone is idle, the display will show the current source in the respective audio zone on the top line. When connected to a supported source that provides metadata, the bottom line will display the artist, album, and/or track. Kitchen iPod Zone On/Off The Power button is used to turn the respective audio zone on and off. When the audio zone is off, the display on the respective VSC is blank.
Source Selection To change the audio source in a zone, press src (source) button to cycle through all available audio sources. Each time the button is pressed and then released, the next available source is displayed. If a particular source is not connected, it will not be displayed and you will not have the option of connecting the VSC to that source. Once the last source is reached, pressing again will bring you back to the first source connected to the system.
If there is no interaction with the VSC for more than 20 seconds, the menu will be exited and the display will revert back to the source setting. You can also manually exit from the Zone Menu by pressing and holding the src button for 2 seconds. Press and release the src button to advance to the next menu item. Press the Power button to go back to the previous menu item. Press the + button to adjust the current item. Press the – button to adjust the current item.
Setting the Brightness The Brightness setting allows you to increase or decrease the brightness level of the display. To change the brightness level setting, press the + button to increase the brightness level and press the – button to decrease the brightness level of the display. The brightness level can range from 1 to 5. After modifying the Brightness setting, press and release the src button to advance to the Initial Volume menu item.
Advanced Menu Display System Setting Default Value Range Zone Setting for VSC Zone 1 1 to 16 Source 1 Connection Status Enabled Source 2 Connection Status Enabled Source 3 Connection Status Enabled Source 4 Connection Status Enabled Source 5 Connection Status Enabled Source 6 Connection Status Enabled Source 7 Connection Status Enabled Source 8 Connection Status Enabled Source 1 Gain 0 0 to 10 Source 2 Gain 0 0 to 10 Source 3 Gain 0 0 to 10 Source 4 Gain 0 0 to 10 Source
Source 6 Gain 0 0 to 10 Source 7 Gain 0 0 to 10 Source 8 Gain 0 0 to 10 IR Passthrough Status Enabled Press – to disable Press + to enable IR Status Enabled Press – to disable Press + to enable If there is no interaction with the VSC for more than 20 seconds, the menu will be exited and the display will revert back to the source setting. You can also manually exit from the Advanced Menu by pressing and holding the src button for 2 seconds.
Source Gain Settings The Source Gain setting allows you to increase the volume of each audio source so that all sources are at the same relative volume. To change the source gain setting, press the + button to increase the volume of the respective source and press the – button to decrease the volume of the respective source. These settings are system-wide and affect all zones. After modifying the source gain for all eight sources, press and release the src button to advance to the IR Passthrough setting.
IR Features When an IR signal is received by a VSC, it is sent directly to the Hi-FiTM 2 processor. Upon receiving the IR data, the Hi-Fi 2 processor will decode it and process certain commands locally and route all IR data to connected source equipment. IR must be enabled for the VSC to send IR data to the amplifier. Locally Processed IR The items that are locally processed at the amplifier are mute toggle, volume increment, volume decrement, source change, power toggle, power on, and power off.
IR Passthrough When IR Passthrough is enabled, IR data can also be routed to the connected source equipment. After decoding the received IR, the Hi-FiTM 2 processor will then route the IR signal to the source which is logically connected to that VSC. IR Output Each RIM ships with an IR flasher (Part Number: 62A08-1). The IR flasher is used for sending IR data to the source equipment.
Connecting Your Music Source Each Remote Input Module (RIM) located throughout your house is used to pick up music from your LEVITON Dock (Part Number: 96A00), home theater, kitchen TV, computer, personal music player, satellite radio, Media Center, CD player, or any music source with an audio output. Plug any music source into a RIM using a standard stereo input jack. That music can then be shared with any room that has a Volume-Source Control (VSC).
Page / Mute Hi-FiTM 2 has the capability of playing audio over all speakers in your home in special circumstances. For example, it can announce when someone is at the door or when the telephone is ringing. This feature is called paging. If paging is used, the paging audio source will be connected as audio Source 8. When an audio page is initiated, all audio zones will be turned on at the paging volume that was configured in the Advanced Menu and switched to Source 8.
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FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
