Trouble?

1) Be sure you have connected the CAT-5 cable correctly. Note that the
stripe/solid pattern should match the labels on the product. Miss-wiring can
cause distorted sound or prevent the system from working at all!
2) Be sure you have connected the speakers in phase. Follow the label on the
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product. Out of phase speakers can rob the system of its bass. Especially when TM
driving dual-voice-coil speakers.
3) Be sure IR emitters are directly over the IR receiver for all devices you wish to
system
control. AB-114 / AB-202
AB-404 / AB-301
Specifications: (typical @25º C) AB-T2454
Operating Voltage : 24±.5VDC
Status input: 9-20VDC <20mA
Multi-room audio
Cable requirements: CAT-5 or better distribution system
Speaker impedance: 6-8 ohm
IR repeating: 38-56kHz
IR sensor range (AB-114): 40’@40kHz 25’@56kHz IN OUT 1 2 3 4
BRN
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Operating Temperature: -10ºC to +50ºC BLU

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Specifications subject to change without notice. ORG
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Limited Warranty IR emitters

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Line level inputs 12VDC
Channel Vision Technology will repair or replace any defect in material or workmanship which L R

occurs during normal use of this product with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the USA, for
two years from the date of original purchase. This is a no hassle warranty with no mail in By C HANNEL V ISION TM

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warranty card needed. This warranty does not cover damages in shipment, failures caused by AB-202 IR
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other products not supplied by Channel Vision Technology, or failures due to accident, misuse,
abuse, or alteration of the equipment. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser,
and a purchase receipt, invoice, or other proof of original purchase date will be required before
warranty repairs are provided.

Mail in service can be obtained during the warranty period by calling (800) 840-0288 toll free.
A Return Authorization number must be obtained in advance and can be marked on the outside
of the shipping carton.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights (which vary from
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state to state). If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, please
contact Channel Vision Technology, your dealer or any factory-authorized service center. 234 Fischer Avenue · Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-6500 · (800) 840-0288 · (714) 424-6510 fax
www.channelvision.com · email: sales @ channelvision.com
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can distribute high-quality audio to every room in your house over Balance ... The two potentiometers on the AB-
ordinary CAT5 data wire. Power for the entire system is delivered via 114 adjust the volume levels of each speaker
the same CAT5 cable so only a single run of CAT5 is required. Each channel. Use these to adjust the speaker
pair of speakers is powered and controlled from a local wall plate with balance in this zone.
a dedicated amplifier for that zone. Volume in that zone can be
controlled manually or by an infrared remote. IR signals are also
routed back to the source components enabling control of sources and Gasket ... The AB-114 is
functions from any zone. shipped with a gasket. This
allows you to adjust the height
Required components and fit of a decorator trim plate.
Leave the gasket as is for a
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flush fit. Remove the gasket to
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system. Interfaces sources to the the plate.
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system. Mount near audio components
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IR
(CD player, receiver etc.)
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Input/Output ... To simplify
installation, the AB-301 has both 110
IN OUT and RJ-45 inputs and outputs. Only
IN OUT 1 2 3 4 AB-404 ... Distribution module. 1 per one of the inputs and one of the
BRN
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cables terminate here. Also inserts
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power. Mount in a structured wire panel
Gasket ... The AB-301 is
or screw to a wall. Compatible with
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shipped with a gasket. This
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IR emitters
panels from Channel Vision CentralTM,
allows you to adjust the height
OpenHouseTM, OnQTM, or LevitonTM.
and fit of a decorator trim plate. Line level inputs

Leave the gasket as is for a

AB-114 amplified keypad ... 1 per flush fit. Remove the gasket to
speaker pair. Drives the speakers, have the AB-301 stand above
controls volume and relays IR the plate.
information. Mount the AB-114 in single
gang low-voltage ring or deep J-box (if
required by code). Blue LEDs show Suitable speakers
volume level. Keypad completely mutes
when bottom LED is off. (No amplifier Channel Vision offers a variety of
hiss like some other non-A-BUS multi-room speakers.
systems.)

AB-T2454 ... Power supply. 1 per every

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AB-404. 120-240VAC
In-ceiling dual voice coil speaker
IW601
Both stereo channels from a single
In-wall Soprano series
speaker. Steerable tweeters
6.5” speaker IC602 maintain the stereo image. Use in
In-ceiling Soprano series small rooms, bathrooms or
6.5” speaker hallways.
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CAT-5 wiring details and options AB-301 ... Universal input module. Can be
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AB-202 connection of local sources into the zone -
shown. AB-202
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IR TV’s, MP3 players, computer sources, etc.
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AB-500 ... Universal remote control.

Power
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color codes source to control from the remote room.

(IR-3002 shown).

Not a big deal ... The RJ-

45 jacks are wired to the 5019 ... Status power supply. Plugs into
TIA 568A standard. If you switched outlet of receiver. When the
use the TIA-568B receiver is turned off, the entire system
standard, left and right mutes. (If a supply is plugged into the
Option ... The AB-114 may status input, and is not powered, the
channels will be reversed.
be wired using either the system mutes.)
110 or the RJ-45 AB-114
connectors.
Option ... Use CAT-5 jack to
terminate cable from AB-404
and standard CAT-5 jumpers
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The top LED flashes as IR
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Point any
Option ... To add more zones, connect slave IR remote control
AB-404s as shown. Each AB-404 requires a at the AB-114
separate power supply (AB-T2454) and will
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in the other room.
AB-404 AB-404 (slave)
Be sure the flasher is attached directly over
the component’s IR receiver.
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Sat radio
Inputs ... IR-3001 flasher placed over
In this system IR receiver on all sources. (IR option).
DVD player
Connect audio L/R on the AB-301 to
Four rooms listen to the same audio program. Each room the tape monitor output of the receiver.
has independent volume controls.
CD player
Using the IR option, you can control the components from
any room. You can change the system input from FM to
the CD player, select another satellite radio station, or
pause the CD. Audio from paging system Receiver
Using the status option, the systems mutes and conserves
power when the receiver is off. When the receiver is AB-301
turned back on, all amplified keypads return to the last 2 1
volume level.

(See corresponding numbers on opposite page)

1 Loop out ... Use this to expand to an additional AB-404. IR emitters IR emitters

This connector only provides audio signals to an additional

AB-404. It cannot be used to directly connect a 5th AB-114 Line level inputs Line level inputs
to the system.
2 Cat-5 cables ... Follow color codes as shown.
Use 110 punch down tool only. (Never use a screwdriver to
punch down UTP wires. It will give intermittent connections
and damage or destroy the 110 connector.)

3 Volume indicators... The LEDs indicate the volume level. If

the Status is <off>, the LEDs will be dark. Pressing the 3
AB-404
UP/DOWN keys will light the LEDs for a short period to show
OUT 2
the stored volume level. IN 1 3 4
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Single zone system ... This is a single zone system. Even

though there are 4 pairs of speakers being driven, there is only Room 4
one source being fed to them at a time. All speakers play the
same audio. Easy to use, single zone systems are ideal for all
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public spaces (kitchen, entry, family room, patio). Imagine
walking from room to room and your music follows. If music is
part of your life, the Channel Vision A-BUS system will make IR emitters IR emitters IR emitters

music a part of your house. Line level inputs Line level inputs Line level inputs

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3

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Sat radio
Using the AB-301 as a universal input module Inputs ... IR-3001 flasher placed over
DVD player IR receiver on all sources. (IR option).
Connect audio L/R on the AB-202 to
In this system the tape monitor output of the receiver.
CD player Plug 5019 power supply into switched
The first AB-301 1 is used to input the main audio
the AC outlet on the receiver. (Status
source. The second AB-301 2 is used to input audio
option.)
from a paging system. The AB-301 in each room 3 is
used to input audio that will only be heard in that room’s Receiver
speakers.
Using the IR option, you can control the components from
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any room. You can change the system input from FM to
AB-202
the CD player, select another satellite radio station, or
pause the CD. L
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301 1 or 2 . When audio is present, all amplified AB-202

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keypads return to the last volume level.

AB-404
IN OUT 1 2 3 4
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More about paging 1

The second AB-301 2 will interrupt the audio from the
first AB-301 1 , allowing a second audio source to be 2
distributed to all of the rooms. This is perfect for phone Room 2
systems that provide a line level output for paging.

Independent room inputs

The AB-301 in each individual room will interrupt all audio Use speaker wire rated for use in walls.
sources coming from the main system inputs. This AWG 18 or larger is recommended.
includes the audio from a paging system. Therefore, if
any of the rooms are using their individual AB-301 3 Be sure to wire speakers in
they will not hear any announcements until they turn off phase. + terminal on the
the audio form their local source. AB-114 to the + or
red terminal on
each speaker.

AB-114 Room 1
3
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The RCA inputs on the AB-301 will override the main input
Using the AB-301 as a local source input module source, allowing each room to listen to a different local
source.

Sat radio Main input source

DVD player
IR emitters

Room 4
CD player Line level inputs

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power supply

IN OUT 1 2 3 4
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IN

IR emitters

Line level inputs

AB-114

Using the AB-301 as a local source input:

In this configuration, the AB-301will sense audio coming
Room 1
from the TV and interrupt the audio coming from the AB-404
whenever the TV audio is present. This will allow the TV
audio to be heard through the in-wall speakers controlled by
the AB-114.
TV
Note: other sources
(CD or MP3 players, etc.)
can also be used

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