Installation and Technical Application Guide HNB-A and HNB-B HNB™ Modular Digital Audio and Video Mixer Amplifiers Sansonic Electronics USA LLC 9950 E. Baldwin Place, El Monte CA 91731 (T) 626-454-8203 (F) 626-433-1079 (W) www.sansonic.
Page 2 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING CLASS 2 WIRING MUST BE USED. Make all wiring connections prior to AC connection and power up. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as glasses or vases, shall be placed on the device.
Page 3 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1 Introduction and Applications ......................................................................................................................4 2 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................7 3 System Components...........................
Page 4 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video SECTION 1.
Page 5 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 1.1 HNB-A: AUDIO system HNB-A Contents: (1) HNB-2-gang metal chassis (1) HB-2PA Preamp card (1) HB-1S Digital amp card (1) 24VDC/2.5A Power supply (1) 2-gang Decora white wallplate HNB-A 1.2 Basic Capabilities HNB-A • Fits standard 3.5” deep 2-gang electrical box or 4-gang, 6-gang for expansion of HNB ‘B’ and ‘C’ units. • (3) Audio inputs switchable (RCA, 3.
Page 6 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 1.3 HNB Classroom Application: HNB-A + HNB-B + HNB-C (AUDIO + VIDEO + WIRELESS) 4 or 8-ohm Speakers* Emergency Communications Systems Fire Alarm, Security, School Intercom, PA, EPA, EVAC systems HNB-A + HNB-B (Audio + Video) AV Projector VGA / RGB, S-Video, Composite 1 CAT5e UTP / 150 ft. HNB-C (Wireless) Video Receiver HV-VR Laptop or Desktop / Monitor HNB Systems mount in standard 3.
Page 7 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video SECTION 2.0 - HNB-A + HNB-B OVERVIEW 2.1 HNB-A and HNB-B Series Technical Specifications Type Architecture 2 Channel Mixer Amplifier Digital Class-D Mains Input Power Input Power (to HNBTM) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz 24VDC in-line regulated switching wall supply, 2.5A, FCC, UL, CUL, CE listed (provided).
Page 8 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 2.2 Dimensions HNB-A and HNB-B HNB-A (shown without cover plate) HNB-B (shown with cover plate) Sansonic Electronics USA LLC 9950 E. Baldwin Place, El Monte CA 91731 (T) 626-454-8203 (F) 626-433-1079 (W) www.sansonic.
Page 9 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 2.3 HNB-A + HNB-B Signal Flow Block Diagrams Sansonic Electronics USA LLC 9950 E. Baldwin Place, El Monte CA 91731 (T) 626-454-8203 (F) 626-433-1079 (W) www.sansonic.
Page 10 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video SECTION 3.0 - HNB-A + HNB-B SYSTEM COMPONENTS 3.1 Plug-in Modules: Amplifier Module HB-1S Amplifier Module (HB-1S) The HNB amplifier module HB-1S is included with HNB-A. It always plugs into the RIGHT SLOT (J2) of HNB-A and provides high fidelity Stereo and Mono audio (digital class-D power) to any 4- or 8-ohm speakers.
Page 11 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 3.3 Plug-in Modules: Video Module HB-V and HB-VR Video Receiver Video Module (HB-V) The HNB video module HB-V is an integrated high performance video input used to transmit VGA (RGB), Composite video and S-video signals to its companion HB-VR receiver unit. HB-V provides a fully integrated and buffered ‘loop through’ monitor output to support desktop applications.
Page 12 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 3.4 Plug-in Modules: IR Module HB-IR and HB-IRRC Remote Control IR Module (HB-IR) The HNB IR module HB-IR is an integrated high performance infrared dual channel micro-controlled receiving module that is operational up to 50 feet / 15 meters to control and shape HNB audio. Note: When the HB-IR module is used it MUST insert into the HNB-A LEFT SLOT next to the HB-1S amplifier module.
Page 13 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 3.5 HNB-A Chassis FRONT and REAR HNB-A Chassis Front HNB-A Chassis Rear J1 ..................HB ‘LEFT module slot (HB-2PA preamp or HB-IR) J2 ..................HB ‘RIGHT’ module slot (HB-1S amp) J3 ..................Speaker 1 (Right) output J4 ..................Speaker 2 (Left) output J5 ..................Power input (24VDC/2.5A) JP1 ................
Page 14 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video SECTION 4.0 - HNB-A + HNB-B INSTALLATION 4.1 4.2 In-wall / In-ceiling installation: 3.5” Deep Electrical Box (2, 4, or 6 gang) Accessories (by others) - Determine which accessories will be required. Electrical Outlet Box Mud Ring Conduit Speaker Wiring Ceiling Support Electrical Outlet Box 4” Square x 3.5” DEEP is required for HNB-A, B, or C units. See RACO (www.hubbell-raco.
Page 15 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 4.3 HNB-A Master Override Input Connection, Adjustment and Operation ‘MO’ Master Override initiates an automatic ‘MUTE’ at 10ms attack and release at 3-5 seconds of ALL HNB audio sources. Note: When ‘MO’ is activated and ‘Voltage Present’ is detected on the ‘MO’ ‘J6’ input (see section 3.6), all audio sources to HB-2PA preamp are immediately ‘MUTED’ to the amp and speakers.
Page 16 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 4.4 HNB-A Audio Line Output: (1V, 600ohm, -10db nominal, Mono or Stereo) 4.5 HNB-A Security Input and Automatic Alarm Activation Security Override initiates an automatic ‘MUTE’ at 10ms attack and release at 3-5 seconds of ALL HNB audio sources.
Page 17 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 4.6 HNB-A Emergency Audio OFF ‘EAO’ Emergency Audio Off ‘EAO’ Automatic ‘MUTE’ at 10ms attack and release at 3-5 seconds of ALL HNB Audio sources. The ‘EAO’ circuit connects to a ‘Normally Open’ relay from a supervised fire panel and will automatically MUTE all audio output from the HNB-A unit. When this relay opens and power is removed, the original audio source will return.
Page 18 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 4.7 HNB-A RJ45 Connector Color Codes 4.8 Terminations: HNB-A to HNB-B (HNB-C) Note: Wiring between HNB-A, HNB-B, and HNB-C units is accomplished via CAT5e UTP cabling which is operational up to 100 feet between units. Wiring must meet industry standards per the ANSI/EIA/TIA 568B specification latest issue. Additional information can be located at the following websites: ansi.org, eia.
Page 19 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video SECTION 5.0 - HNB-A + HNB-B SPEAKER WIRING 5.1 HNB-A output connections for speaker wiring Sansonic Electronics USA LLC 9950 E. Baldwin Place, El Monte CA 91731 (T) 626-454-8203 (F) 626-433-1079 (W) www.sansonic.
Page 20 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 5.2 HNB-70V2X Impedance Matching Transformer (optional) for use with 25V-70V speakers HNB-70V2X has high performance 30W matching impedance transformers capable of driving 25V or 70V speakers.
Page 21 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 6.2 HB-2PA Preamp card: Input Adjustment, DUCK override adjustment, Location HB-2PA ‘DUCK’ Override initiates an automatic ‘DUCK’ of the HNB-B audio sources (B+C on Front) and is adjustable from 0dB to -50dB (Off) at 10ms attack time when signal is detected and releases at 3-5 seconds when signal is removed.
Page 22 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 6.3 HB-V video card: Location 6.4 HB-V video card + HB-VR receiver: Connections Sansonic Electronics USA LLC 9950 E. Baldwin Place, El Monte CA 91731 (T) 626-454-8203 (F) 626-433-1079 (W) www.sansonic.
Page 23 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 6.5 HB-V video card + HB-VR receiver: Operation 6.6 HB-V video card + HB-VR receiver: Computer set-up The HB-V video card and HB-VR receiver are designed to work with a PC workstation/monitor or a laptop PC. The computer connects to the HB-V video card using a high performance VGA/RGB cable/connector to the ‘VGA’ INPUT’.
Page 24 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 6.7 HB-IR IR Control Card: Location and Adjustment Sansonic Electronics USA LLC 9950 E. Baldwin Place, El Monte CA 91731 (T) 626-454-8203 (F) 626-433-1079 (W) www.sansonic.
Page 25 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video 6.8 Hand-held Remote Control (Model HB-IRRC) HB-IRRC hand-held remote control requires an HNB system equipped with an HB-IR ‘IR’ remote module. See section 6.7 6.9 Power Supply - Cord Extension Sansonic Electronics USA LLC 9950 E. Baldwin Place, El Monte CA 91731 (T) 626-454-8203 (F) 626-433-1079 (W) www.sansonic.
Page 26 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video SECTION 7.0 - HNB-A + HNB-B TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please follow these tips before calling the Sansonic hotline for assistance: 5) If after power and system terminations have been made and no audio is detected, insure volume gains are adjusted properly and that all speakers are of the proper impedance and/or have correct impedance-matching transformers (25V or 70V / see HNB-70V2X section 5.
Page 27 Installation and Technical Application Guide HNBTM Modular Digital Mixer Amplifiers for Audio and Video SECTION 8.0 - HNB-A + HNB-B WARRANTY Please read the following terms and conditions, as they are affected by the installation conditions as well as Sansonic Electronics USA LLC obligations and conditions which must be met to activate them. Sansonic Electronics USA LLC does not assume nor does it authorize any person to assume or extend on its behalf any other warranty obligation or liability.
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