C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Important Safety Information IMPORTANT: Read all of these instructions before you operate your C4630 SE, and save these instructions for later use. 1 . R e a d I n s t r u c t i o n s — All these safety and operating instructions should be read before you operate the unit. 2 . R e t a i n I n s t r u c t i o n s — These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 . H e e d W a r n i n g s — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 C4630 SE Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Updating the Sonance Control Manager Software and Firmware Creating a New C4630 SE System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renaming C4630 SEs in a System with Multiple Units . . . . . . . Setting Up a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Sonance C4630 SE Home Audio System. The C4630 SE lets you listen to any of four different audio sources in up to six different rooms (zones) at the same time.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Box Contents Your C4630 SE Home Audio System box should contain the following items: (1) Sonance C4630 SE Home Audio System (6) Removable 4-Wire Speaker Connectors (2) Rack-mount ears (1) USB Connection Cable (1) IEC Power cord (115V version only) (1) Sonance Control Manager software CD-ROM Unpacking Save the shipping carton and polystyrene inserts so you can safely transport your C4630 SE in the future.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Shelf-Mounting Important: Never remove the feet when mounting the unit on a shelf. Doing so may cause damage to the C4630 SE and other components due to heat being trapped. Rack-Mounting When rack-mounting the C4630 SE, leave sufficient space between the unit and other components in the rack to allow proper airflow for ventilation. Sonance recommends using a rack vent spacer above the unit to improve airflow. Use the included rack-mount adaptors to rack-mount the C4630 SE.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM L IR Emitter (on front of unit) Source 3 (Satellite Radio) IR Emitter (on front of unit) Source 2 (AM/FM Tuner) IR Emitter (on front of unit) Source 1 (CD Changer) R L R L R IR DATA PROGRAMMED IR OUT IR LINK 1 IR ROUTING OFF 2 3 4 Z O N E 3 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 1 Z O N E 6 + OUT - INPUT 12 VDC @ 100 mA +6 -24 AC/DC C4630 SE SWITCHED SYNC COMMON IR OUT SOURCE OUTPUTS SOURCE 3 Z O N E 5 LOCAL IR JACKS 2 3 SOURCE 4 CONTROL Z O N E 4 L L L OUT IN
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Figure 3: C4630 SE Front and Rear Panels FRONT PANEL C4630 SE ALL OFF 1 1. ALL OFF Button (Page 24) 2. ACTIVE Indicator (Page 24) 3. A.C.ON Indicator (Page 24) ACTIVE 2 A.C. ON ZONE 1 3 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 USB 4 5 4. Zone Status Indicators — Zones 1 – 6 (Page 24) 5.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Zone Considerations (continued from page 8) What is the performance requirement for each zone? Some zones may only require a keypad controller and speakers. Some may need an additional IR receiver. One may need a more flexible keypad and a high-power amplifier. A master suite may require a multi-channel amplifier to distribute audio to the bedroom, bathroom and patio.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Source Output Connections F o r R e c o r d i n g : Connect a stereo RCA audio cable from one set of C4630 SE L&R Source Output jacks to the record inputs on the recording device. This allows the source component connected to the corresponding Source Input jacks to be recorded. W h e n U s i n g M u l t i p l e C 4 6 3 0 S E C o n t r o l l e r s : In a system that incorporates multiple C4630 SEs, you can feed up to four common sources to any or all of the controllers. 1.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM 6. Press the removable connector into the corresponding zone S PEAKER O UT connector on the controller until it locks into place (see Figure 6 ). OUT IN VARIABLE FIXED • The removable connectors will only fit one way on the controller. Zone Line Output Connections In addition to Speaker Output connectors, each zone on the C4630 SE also has a set of Line Output jacks (see Figure 6) .
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Figure 7: Using a High-Power Amplifier in a Zone C4630 SE Virtuoso V834D IR DATA PROGRAMMED IR OUT IR LINK IR ROUTING ON 1 COM > PROG 2 OFF 3 PROG > COM OFF 1 3 2 1 4 Z O N E 2 Z O N E 1 Z O N E 3 Z O N E 4 Z O N E 5 + OUT - Z O N E 6 SWITCHED INPUT 12 VDC @ 100 mA +6 -24 AC/DC LOCAL IR JACKS 2 3 SYNC COMMON IR OUT OUT IN VARIABLE SOURCE OUTPUTS SOURCE 4 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 1 CONTROL F1AL 12VDC FIXED INT L L L L L 120V ~ 50/60Hz 300 V
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM IR Connections (see Figure 9) 1 . I R L I N K P o r t : 3.5mm mini jack that creates an IR buss for Common IR signals when using multiple C4630 SEs in a system. • When using two C4630 SEs, use a 3.5mm mono mini cable to connect the IR Link jacks on the two units. • When using three or more C4630 SE Controllers, use mini plug Y-adaptors on the IR Link jack on the Primary C4630 SE to connect to the IR Link jacks of the Secondary C4630 SEs.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Control Output, Control Input and Sync Connections (see Figure 11) Control Out Terminal CONTROL One 2-wire screw connector that outputs 12VDC @ 100mA when at least one C4630 SE zone is active. Turns OFF (0VDC) when all zones are OFF. Can be used for triggering external devices such as a zone-specific external amplifier. Accepts one pair 14 – 24 AWG wire.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Paging Connections (see Figure 12) The C4630 SE’s PAGING connections allow connection of an audio input from a telephone system, microphone preamp or other device to be distributed to designated Paging zones when triggered by the C ONTROL Input. (Paging must be configured in the Sonance Control Manager.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM C4630 SE Keypad Controllers Main Keypad Front Panel As mentioned previously, the C4630 SE requires one or more keypad controllers in each zone to operate. The C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads (explained below) were designed specifically to be used with the C4630 SE Controller. Additionally, the C4630 SE can also be controlled by the Sonance Navigator ® K2 LCD keypad and the Sonance Navigator K1 keypad (see page 46).
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM C4630 SE Numeric Keypad (see Figure 14, on page 18) The C4630 SE Numeric Keypad incorporates ten numeric buttons labeled “0” through “9”, and two buttons labeled “+” and “–”. Like the C4630 SE Main Keypad, each of these buttons has P RESS , P RESS -A ND -H OLD and D OUBLE -P RESS functions. Unlike the C4630 SE Main Keypad, the Numeric Keypad has no “out-of-the-box” functions — it must first be programmed with the Sonance Control Manager software.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM 3. Connect the IR receiver’s 3-conductor ribbon cable to the keypad’s rearpanel IR R ECEIVER C ONNECTION as shown in Figure 16 . The connection features a 3-pin removable connector similar to the ones used for the speaker connectors. Insert the wires into the openings at the rear of the connector and secure them by tightening the screws at the top of the connector.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Mounting the C4630 SE Keypads NOT E : D o NOT m o u n t t h e C 4 6 3 0 S E k e y p a d s i n t h e s a m e e l e c t r i c a l b o x w i t h AC h o u s e w i r i n g , l i g h t s w i t ch e s , o r a ny o t h e r h i g h - v o l t a ge d e v i c e o r c o n t ro l .
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Changing the Main Keypad Source Buttons The S OURCE buttons on the C4630 SE Main Keypad are labeled to indicate the specific sources in use on the system. The keypad comes with the following buttons already installed: T UNER , CD/DVD, S AT, TV/A UX . The keypad also comes with a sheet of replacement S OURCE buttons that are labeled for a wide variety of common source components. To change the Main Keypad SOURCE buttons: 1.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Optional C4630 SE IR Remote Control (see Figure 24 ) NOTE: The C4630 SE does not have a built-in IR receiver. To u s e t h e o p t i o n a l re m o t e c o n t ro l y o u m u s t f i r s t c o n n e c t a n I R re c e i v e r ( a v a i l a b l e s e p a ra t e ly ) . S e e M a i n K e y p a d I R R e c e i v e r H o l s t e r, o n p a ge 19 .
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Front Panel Controls and Indicators (see Figures 25 & 26 ) A LL O FF Switch Pressing the front-panel A LL O FF button will turn all zones OFF. If all zones are already OFF, pressing the A LL O FF switch will have no effect. • If the system has multiple C4630 SEs daisy-chained via their S YNC Connections (see page 16), pressing the A LL O FF switch on any unit will turn OFF all zones being run by all connected units. ALL OFF ACTIVE A.C.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Transferring System Information to the C4630 SE All programming that you perform in the Sonance Control Manager must be transferred from your computer to the C4630 SE unit via its front-panel USB connection (see Figure 27). The C4630 SE comes with a USB cable that connects between the USB connector and your computer. USB Note: Before you can transfer programming to the C4630 SE via the USB port, you must initialize the C4630 SE to your computer.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Upgrading the C4630 SE Firmware To check which version of C4630 SE firmware is loaded on the unit, connect the USB cable between the C4630 SE and your computer and launch the Sonance Control Manager program. Open the C OMMUNICATIONS menu and select G ET F IRMWARE V ERSION . The F IRMWARE V ERSION I NFO screen ( Figure 30 ) will appear. If the firmware version in the C4630 SE is earlier than the one listed on the Sonance website: 1.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Creating a New C4630 SE System 1. Launch SONANCE CONTROL MANAGER. An empty SONANCE CONTROL MANAGER screen will appear. 2. Open the F ILE menu and select N EW to create a new system. Choose a name for the system and save it. 3. The A DD D EVICE box ( Figure 32 ) will appear. Select C4630 SE. The D EVICE screen ( Figure 33 ) will appear. 4. Open the D EVICE menu and select G ENERAL S ETUP . The G ENERAL S ETUP screen ( Figure 34 ) will appear.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM 6. Open the F I L E menu and select J OB I NFO : • The D EALER tab ( Figure 35 ) allows you to record information about the par ticular job, including system design notes, firmware upgrades, etc. This information is not transferred to the C4630 SE — it is saved only in the system program file in your computer.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Setting Up a Zone The C4630 SE gives you a great deal of flexibility in setting each zone’s operational and audio parameters. Open the D EVICE menu and select Z ONE S ETUP . The Z ONE S ETUP screen ( Figure 38 ) will appear. NOT E : A ny ch a n ge s m a d e o n t h e Zone Setup s c re e n m u s t b e t ra n s fe r re d t o t h e C 4 6 3 0 S E v i a t h e U S B c o n n e c t i o n b e fo re t h e y w i l l t a k e e f fe c t .
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Setting Up Sources The S OURCE S ETUP screen allows you to set up the four source inputs. 1. Open the D EVICE menu and select S OURCE S ETUP . The S OURCE S ETUP screen ( Figure 39 ) will appear. 2. Use the drop-down box to identify the particular type of component connected to that set of source connections. If the list doesn’t include a suitable name you can type one of your own into the box. 3. Use the VOLUME OFFSET slider to adjust the input level of the source component.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Programming C4630 SE Keypad Macros All commands executed by the C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads must be programmed into the the buttons as macros. Even the Main Keypad functions that operate “out-of-the-box” (see page 23 and Note 4 , below) are actually macros that have been factory-programmed into the buttons.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM 4) The C4630 SE is factory-programmed for the following C4630 SE Main Keypad functions: • P R E S S a n y S O U R C E B u t t o n : Turns the local zone ON with that source. • P R E S S - A N D - H O L D a n y S O U R C E B u t t o n : Activates PARTY MODE with that source for all zones. • P R E S S t h e V O L U M E U P / D O W N B u t t o n s : Raise and lower the volume in the local zone. • P R E S S t h e M U T E B u t t o n : Mutes/un-Mute the local zone.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM The Macro Editor Screen (Figure 43) M a c r o W i n d o w : Displays each step of the macro programmed into the selected button. Each line shows one action of the macro sequentially, with the first action at the top. If a button has not been programmed the M ACRO W INDOW for that button will be empty. You create macros by dragging commands into the M ACRO W INDOW (see below).
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM NOTE: If the desired remote is not in the library, try using a similar product remote from that manufacturer. If that doesn’t work, see Adding IR Codes to the User IR Library with the OptiLinQ® IR Learner, on page 36. 5. Select the device. Its commands will appear in the small IR C OMMAND W INDOW on the M ACRO E DITOR Screen (see Figure 44 ). IR Command Window 6. Select the desired command in the list and drag it to the screen’s large M ACRO window.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM For example, in a system with duplicate CD changers connected to the C4630 SE’s S OURCE 3 and S OURCE 4 inputs, connect the IR emitter for the S OURCE 3 CD player to P ROGRAMMED IR O UTPUT #3 and the IR emitter for the S OURCE 4 CD player to P ROGRAMMED IR O UTPUT #4. Make sure that all of the IR macro commands for the S OURCE 3 CD player are routed to P ROGRAMMED IR P ORT 3, and that all the IR macro commands for the S OURCE 4 CD player are routed to P ROGRAMMED IR P ORT 4.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Editing IR Commands in the User IR Library The commands in the U SER IR library will almost always work without editing. However, to get some commands to work you may need to rename a particular function or change its IR carrier frequency, the number of times it is repeated or its sustain characteristic. You can do this in the IR Library Manager window. To edit an IR command for a particular remote: Edit Tab 1.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM • The remote will automatically be added to the U SER . CML library. 4. Use the A DD F UNCTIONS drop-down box (see Figure 50 ) to add the names of the new remote functions you’re going to capture. Select the function names in the drop-down box and click the A DD button to add them to the remote.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM 11. The function at the top of the IR Library’s new Function List will automatically be selected. If you want to learn a different function you can use the mouse to select it. 12. Press and hold the button on the remote control that matches the function selected in Step 11 The IR Learner’s S IGNAL LED will flash RED. Release the button when the the highlighted function on the Function List changes to the one below the one you’re learning.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Z o n e : Assigns the C4630 SE Internal Command to a particular zone. You can assign commands to any zone being controlled by a particular C4630 SE, or to all zones. V a l u e : Assigns an action to the Internal Command. Values vary depending on which Function is selected. Once you have configured the Function, Unit, Zone and Value parameters for the Internal Command, drag the icon into the Macro Window to place it in a macro (see Figure 54 ).
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM RS-232 Command (Outbound Serial Control) The C4630 SE can issue macros containing outbound serial control strings to a device in the system via its RS-232 connector (see Figure 13 , on page 17). To create an RS-232 macro command set the following parameters and then drag the icon into the Macro Window (see Figure 57 ): B a u d R a t e — Select the correct baud rate from the drop-down box for the device being communicated with.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM You can edit an RS-232 command after it has been dragged into the Macro Window by double-clicking or right-clicking the command string. The Edit RS-232 Command window will open. This allows changes to be made to the individual RS-232 commands without having to delete them and replace them with new commands. Figure 59 shows the Edit RS-232 Command window open, containing a replacement macro command string.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM After setting the number of repeats, drag the Repeat Steps icon into the Macro Window. Then drag the command to be repeated into the bracket connected to the Repeat command (see Figure 62 , on page 41). Drag Commands into Toggle Bracket Toggle IR Code The Toggle IR Code command (see Figure 63 ) causes a button to alternate between two different IR commands each time the button is pressed.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM C4630 SE Inbound Serial Commands Each C4630 SE inbound serial command begins with a colon character (:), followed by a single letter that indicates the desired command, then one or more parameters, and ends with a carriage return ().
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Inbound Serial Control of C4630 SEs in Multi-Unit Systems In systems with multiple C4630 SE units, serial commands in the above format will only control the C4630 SE unit to which the serial control device is directly connected.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM S IMULATE B UTTON P RESS Serial Commands The S IMULATE B UTTON P RESS serial command :P (see table on page 43) can be used to allow a serial control device to trigger the macro that is programmed into any keypad button in any C4630 SE zone.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Using the C4630 SE with Sonance Navigator® K2 and K1 Programmable Keypads The C4630 SE is also compatible with Sonance Navigator K1 and K2 keypads. These programmable keypads provide additional capability for zones that require more sophisticated control than the C4630 SE Main and Numeric keypads offer.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Using C4630 SE Internal Macros with K1/K2 Programmable Keypads Unlike the C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads, the K1 and K2 keypads can store and execute their own macros in addition to triggering macros stored in the C4630 SE. Since the C4630 SE will only output one set of IR commands at a time, you must use time delays to ensure that only one set of macro commands executes at a time.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Triggering C4630 SE E XTRA C OMMAND Macros From the K1 and K2 The K1 and K2 triggers for the C4630 SE E XTRA C OMMAND macros are included in the SonanceIRLibrary_2006 file, which can be downloaded from the Sonance website (www.sonance.com). Once you’re at the website select the E LECTRONICS category. From there, select the C4630 SE and go to the D OWNLOADS section. Follow the instructions to download the IR library file.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Getting System Configuration Information The Sonance Control Manager can generate a System Configuration Repor t containing all of the system information and all of the programming information for each device in the system. This report can be a great help when confirming that a system has been properly programmed before turning it over to a client, or when troubleshooting a system that may not be working as expected. Generating a System Configuration Report 1.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Finding RS-232 Commands in Macros As stated on page 42, the C4630 SE is capable of serial operation in one direction only , either inbound OR outbound. Placing a single RS-232 command in one macro will automatically configure the C4630 SE for outbound serial operation — the unit will not respond to inbound commands from a connected serial control device.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Specifications: Control Connections Audio Performance Output Power: 30 Watts RMS/ch x 12 @ 8 ohms Keypad Connections: 6 x RJ45 connectors (TIA568B Wiring) Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20 kHz ±3dB Total Harmonic Distor tion: 0.05% (1kHz); 0.1% (20Hz –20kHz) IR Outputs: (Mono 3.5mm connectors) 6 4 4 1 Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -95dB Serial Control: RS-232 connector Source Input Sensitivity: 200mV Serial Protocol (Inbound): 19.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING KEYPADS Problem Solution Keypad does not backlight a) Make sure backlight jumper is in place. b) Make sure 14-pin ribbon connector is properly connected between Main and Numeric Keypad (see page 21). Keypad backlight is too bright Confirm proper Keypad Backlight Jumper position (see page 20). IR receiver installed in Keypad does not work a) Eliminate interference from light sources, (sunlight, halogen, fluorescent, etc.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM AUDIO (continued) Problem Solution No audio in zone a) Are speakers connected? b) Is zone ON? c) Is zone volume turned up? d) Check zone’s M AXIMUM V OLUME /D EFAULT V OLUME settings in Sonance Control Manager software. No Paging signal in zones. a) Be sure device’s 12V Page trigger input is connected to C4630 SE’s C ONTROL I NPUT (see page 16). b) Be sure Page trigger device is outputting 6 – 24V AC/DC.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM INFRARED CONTROL Problem Solution IR commands are not being routed to specific source components a) IR emitters must be plugged into P ROGRAMMED IR jacks (see page 15). b) IR commands must be programmed in Macro Editor to output from a specific P ROGRAMMED IR port (see page 34). Default Port output follows Source Input number (Port 1 = Source 1, etc).
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM SERIAL CONTROL Problem Solution No RS-232 communication with an external device a) Is the external device ON? b) Is the external device connected with the proper RS-232 cable? Check the configuration of the external device’s RS-232 port. The C4630 SE’s RS-232 pin configuration is: Pin 2 = Receive (Rx), pin 3 = Transmit (Tx), Pin 5 = Ground (Gnd). c) Are the ‘baud rate’ and ‘format’ of the external device properly configured? See page 40.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Technical Assistance and Service If you have any questions about the operation or installation of this product, please call our Technical Assistance Department on any business day at (800) 582-0772 or (949) 492-7777; from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time. If your product should need repair or service, contact your Sonance Authorized Dealer for help, or use the following procedure: 1.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Limited Warranty Coverage (U.S.A. Only) Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years, provided the product was purchased from a Sonance Authorized Dealer.
C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM System Notes: 58
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