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- Page 1 NHS-3020 / 2020 / 1020 Installation Manual Version 1 . 0 New Home Entertainment Solutions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents New Home Entertainment Solutions NHS-3020/2020/1020 Installation Manual Version 1.0 Who should use this manual?....................1 Caution.............................1 Four Stages of Installation ......................2 Planning ............................3 Pre-Wiring ..........................10 Main Room: Speakers ......................11 Main Room: Television......................11 Main Room: Video Front Projector..................12 Main Room: Remote RF Antenna ...................12 Auxiliary Input Sources ......................13... -
Page 3: Who Should Use This Manual
Follow all instructions included with the A/V components, remote controllers and in-wall keypads that compose the Sony New Home Entertainment Solutions. IMPORTANT NOTE: The in-wall keypads use the Cat 5 cable for both signal and DC power. Failure to test each in-wall keypad Cat 5 cable prior to connecting the keypad may result in damage to the keypad. -
Page 4: Four Stages Of Installation
2. If the system includes Auxiliary Sources, you’ll need to program remote control codes. 3. If the system includes a Sony video front projector in the main room, you’ll need to install setup files. 4. If the system does not include a cable, satellite or other set-top box in the System Rack, you’ll need to install set-up files. -
Page 5: Planning
Rack Dimensions (NOTE: for close-tolerance cabinetry, please measure the dimensions of 70-1/8” H x 58-1/4” H x 47-1/2” H x the actual rack itself. Sony will not be 19-1/8” W x 19-1/8” W x 19-1/8” W x responsible for the design inaccuracies of 20-1/2”... - Page 6 Planning Front and side views of the NHS-3020 system rack, indicating required plywood box (not supplied) and required clearance behind rack.
- Page 7 Planning Front and side views of the NHS-2020 system rack, indicating required plywood box (not supplied) and required clearance behind rack.
- Page 8 Planning Front and side views of the NHS-1020 system rack, indicating required plywood box (not supplied) and required clearance behind rack. NOTE: If needed, threaded feet are enclosed to assist sliding the rack into enclosure. Attach the threaded feet to the bottom of the rack and screw the feet all the way down. Please allow an extra 1/8”...
- Page 9 IMPORTANT NOTE: For details on video front projector installation, including environmental and ventilation requirements, proper throw distances and screen size, and allowable offset from screen center, please consult the Sony projector User Manual, which can be downloaded in PDF format from www.sony.com/newhome. A convenient tool for calculating maximum and minimum allowable throw distances is Sony's PJCalc! PC utility, also available for downloading at www.sony.com/newhome.
- Page 10 NHS-3020. • Remote room infrared handheld remote controls for two remote rooms. This is expandable to six for the NHS-2020 and NHS-1020; expandable to twelve for the NHS-3020. Individual component remote controls. For the Sony components in the system rack.
- Page 11 • An Internet connection to download software and data files from Sony. • Sony’s dedicated programming cable for the RM-TP100. This has a conventional RS-232C interface for the laptop PC and a special miniplug for the RM-TP100 remote control. This is normally packaged with the CAV-M1000ES. (If you do not already have such a cable, call Sony at 1-866-924-7669 or email sonynewhome@info.sel.sony.com.)
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Page 12: Pre-Wiring
Pre-wiring Pre-wiring generally occurs after framing, plumbing and electrical installation and must occur before drywall installation prevents access to the wall cavities. Special tools In addition to all the standard electrician’s tools, home theater installation requires the following: • Cat 5 Cable stripper/crimper •... -
Page 13: Main Room: Speakers
Pre-wiring Main Room: Speakers 1. Identify locations for all speakers: Left, Right, Center, Left Surround, Right Surround, Left Surround Rear, Right Surround Rear and Subwoofer. 2. Confirm that a 15 amp grounded duplex outlet is available to power the Subwoofer. 3. -
Page 14: Main Room: Video Front Projector
Main Room: Video Front Projector 1. As an option, some systems will include a Sony video front projector in the main room instead of a television. In this case, you will need to identify the location of the video front projector. -
Page 15: Auxiliary Input Sources
Analog Audio Video Out Analog Audio Auxillary A/V Component Auxillary A/V Component The NHS-3020 and NHS-2020 provide AUX 1 and AUX 2 inputs, which can be connected as shown here. The NHS-1020 provides AUX 1 inputs only. System NHS-3020 NHS-2020... -
Page 16: Set-Top Box Phone/Ethernet
Remote Room: Keypads The number of in-wall keypads you will need to install depends on the specific system. Please refer to the chart below for details. System NHS-3020 NHS-2020 NHS-1020 3 (Main + 2 remote); 3 (Main + 2 remote);... -
Page 17: Remote Room: Speakers
Pre-wiring Remote Room: Speakers NOTE! Unlike other connections in this manual, remote room speakers are NOT wired in “home run” configuration to the System Rack. The speakers are wired to the in-wall keypad in each room, which you connect to the amplifier in the system rack. -
Page 18: Programming
Programming Sony New Home Entertainment Solutions are designed for minimum on-site programming by the installer. However, for greater system flexibility, you will need to perform some basic programming. Depending on the configuration of your system, there can be four programming steps, as follows: If your system has the following... -
Page 19: Programming Step 1
Graphic User Interface (GUI). Custom Installers have freedom to create and customize these files in the field. To simplify the installation of Sony New Home Entertainment Solutions, Sony has pre-installed the required files for standard configurations. - Page 20 (create account if not done previously). 3. The files are different for each system. From the list of systems, click on NHS-3020, NHS-2020 or NHS-1020. 4. You will need two files: a CAV-M1000ES Setup file (file extension *.mbu) and an RM-TP100 GUI file (file extension *.gui).
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Page 21: Programming Step 2
Programming Programming Step 2 Writing the setup file to the CAV-M1000ES WARNING: Do not press the CAV-M1000ES Program button during file writing. Pressing this button can permanently damage the CAV-M1000ES and make it unusable. WARNING: Do not perform file writing at any data rate other than 57600 baud (bps). Writing at the wrong data rate can permanently damage the CAV-M1000ES and make it unusable. -
Page 22: Programming Step 3
8. Click on the RESTORE MEMORY button —M1000R— to restore the entire contents of the CAV-M1000ES memory. 9. Locate and select the desired M1000 Setup file (*.mbu file extension): System NHS-3020 NHS-2020 NHS-1020 For NO cable, satellite or other set top box. - Page 23 Programming 3. Connect the dedicated RM-TP100 programming cable to the special programming minijack of the RM-TP100. A. Remove the connector cover on the left rear of the RM-TP100 by inserting a straight screwdriver into the slot and pulling back, as shown. B.
- Page 24 5. Launch the RM-TP100 Editor application on your laptop PC by clicking on a shortcut or double clicking on the RM-TP100Editor.exe icon. 6. Click the Open File button — — and then locate and select the desired GUI file: System NHS-3020 NHS-2020 NHS-1020 For NO cable, satellite or other set top box.
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Page 25: Programming Step 4
Cable, Satellite or Other set-top box, you must program these additional remote control codes into the Multi-Room Distribution Unit. Sony has provided “slots” that are waiting for the remote codes of the specific Cable, Satellite or Other set-top box. - Page 26 Programming 5. While the code ID number is displayed in the display window, press the corresponding button on the remote control of the component while pointing it toward the learning IR window of the Multi-Room Distribution Unit. Make sure the distance between the remote control and the IR window is within 4 inches (10 cm).
- Page 27 Programming LEARN Mode Code List The following table shows the available remote control codes for Cable, Satellite and Other set-top boxes. BASIC OPERATION Compatibility with the IR Remote Contents and Display Reference Control for the Keypad 1 Code ID #001 –...
- Page 28 Notes on programming Aux 1 and Aux 2 Source Components. For cable, satellite and other set-top boxes, Sony has provided an interface on the RM-TP100 touch panel remote control. For Aux 1 and Aux 2 source components, Sony provides blank pages on the RM-TP100.
- Page 29 Edit Page 1, as indicated above. For the NHS-3020 and NHS-2020, add new buttons to the blank spaces shown above. Do not change or edit the existing buttons outside the red rectangles. Changing or editing the existing buttons may cause operational errors.
- Page 30 Programming For the NHS-1020, find the Aux 1 page in the Page Tree View shown above. Edit Page 1, as indicated above. For the NHS-1020, add new buttons to the blank space shown above. Do not change or edit the existing buttons outside the red rectangle.
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Page 31: Installation
The System Rack is designed to speed your installation by minimizing your labor in configuring, connecting and matching equipment. Sony loads the components into the rack, secures the components in the rack with metal mounting brackets, and then wires all the components to each other and to a common “back panel,” for quick and easy installation. You need to do little more than unpack the System Rack and install it. -
Page 32: Cable/Satellite/Other Set-Top Box Connections (Optional)
Installation Cable/Satellite/Other Set-Top Box Connections (Optional) NOTE: The following instructions are for Cable/Satellite/Other set-top boxes that have component video or composite video outputs. Some older cable boxes may have RF output only. In this case, you’ll be making an RF connection outside the rack. Connect the incoming cable feed to the cable box RF input. - Page 33 Installation Overview of how the System Rack primary back panel connects to the outside world. This panel supports a minimum of two remote rooms, expandable to six.
- Page 34 To TV Comp In [Room 12] [Room 12] M1000 Room 10 Keypad [Room 7] [Room 8] [Room 9] [Room 10] M1000 Room 11 Keypad [Room 11] [Room 12] M1000 Room 12 Keypad NHS-3020 System Rack secondary back panel, which supports remote rooms seven through twelve.
- Page 35 Audio Video Out Analog Audio Video Out Analog Audio Auxillary A/V Component Auxillary A/V Component NHS-3020/2020 AUX Connection Example NHS-3020 and NHS-2020 Auxiliary Input Panel connections. AUX INPUTS IR OUT ROOMS VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R VIDEO Left Right Composite...
- Page 36 3. Attach the IR remote control flasher to the infrared remote receiving window of the Aux 1 source component. To connect the Aux 2 source component (NHS-3020 and NHS-2020 only). 1. Use RCA cables to connect the Red (Pr), Green (Y) and Blue (Pb) outputs of the Aux 2 source component to the corresponding Aux 2 inputs of the System Rack.
- Page 37 System Rack: Main Room Video Front Projector As an option, some systems will include a Sony video front projector in the main room instead of a television. NOTE: For details on video front projector installation, including environmental and ventilation requirements, proper throw distances and screen size, allowable offset from screen center, and final adjustments, please consult the, Sony projector User Manual, which can be downloaded in PDF format from www.sony.com/newhome.
- Page 38 7. Connect the RJ-45 plugs for the Room 1 and Room 2 control cables to the corresponding remote room RJ-45 jacks on the back panel. (Note that the NHS-3020 system supports a minimum of two remote rooms, expandable to twelve. Note that the NHS-2020...
- Page 39 Installation System Rack: Cable TV, Terrestrial TV Antenna Feed Connect the main cable TV feed (or rooftop antenna feed for terrestrial broadcasting) to the “RF [From CATV]” input on the back panel. System Rack: Satellite TV Feed Connect the feed from the dish antenna directly to the “SAT” input on the back panel System Rack: Set/top Box Phone/Ethernet 1.
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Page 40: Connecting The Main Room Electronics
Installation Connecting the Main Room Electronics Main Room; Free-Standing Speakers 1. For all free-standing speakers (Left, Center, Right, Left Surround, Right Surround, Left Surround Rear and Right Surround), terminate the speaker wire in a wall plate. 2. If you need to shorten the service loop, remember to re-label each cable end. 3. - Page 41 1. Use RCA cables to connect the Red (Pr), Green (Y) and Blue (Pb) wall plate connectors to the “Video 5” component video inputs of the television. In the case of a Sony plasma television, use the “Input 2” component video inputs.
- Page 42 Installation Main Room: Installing Video Front Projector Wall Plates 1. Connect all the projector cables to wall plates. 2. Connect the following cables to wall plate connectors that have an RCA jack inside and outside: A. Red (Pr) B. Green (Y) C.
- Page 43 Installation Main Room: Remote Control RF Antenna 1. Terminate the remote control RF antenna cable with a “category-rated” RJ-45 plug. Start by using a cable stripping tool to strip off about two inches of the jacket insulation. 2. Untwist each conductor and spread the conductors out. Use the so-called “T568A” or “A” standard wiring configuration. To do this, arrange the conductors in the following order from left to right, as seen from the cable side: A.
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Page 44: Remote Room
Installation Remote Room Remote Room: In-Wall Keypads Brightness adjustment hole (on side) FROM AMPLIFIER TO SPEAKERS connector connector Remote Out (not used) Remote In RJ-45 Plug IR In (not used) Mode Switch: Set to MAIN Rear view of the in-wall keypad, showing controls and connectors. IMPORTANT NOTE: The in-wall keypads use the Cat 5 cable for both signal and DC power. - Page 45 Installation Remote Room: Amplifier Connection 1. Strip 1/4 inch of insulation off each conductor on the 4-conductor speaker cable that comes from the System Rack. 2. Neatly twist the conductor strands so that they won’t fray. 3. Detach the plug-in 4-terminal screw type connector from the “FROM AMPLIFIER” connector on the in-wall keypad. 4.
- Page 46 Installation 4. Bring the conductors together and insert them into an empty RJ-45 plug until the jacket is firmly seated under the insulation clamp. The conductors should extend out the front of the plug. 5. Insert the plug into an RJ-45 crimping tool until it snaps in place. 6.
- Page 47 Installation Remote Room: Installing the Keypads 1. Place the keypad mounting bracket over the junction box, with the mounting lips facing out. 2. Attach the keypad mounting bracket to the junction box with the four screws as shown below. 3. If the mounting bracket does not fit easily, loosen the screws and move the mounting bracket left and right to center it on the junction box, then retighten the screws.
- Page 48 Installation 7. Fix and tighten the keypad mounting screws as shown below.
- Page 49 Installation Remote Room: Removing the Keypads 1. In the event that you need to remove a keypad, remove the screws on the bottom that hold the keypad. 2. Press and hold the edge of the upper side of the keypad tightly. Pull the lower part of the keypad away from the wall first.
- Page 50 Main Room: Video Front Projector Alignment As an option, some systems will include a Sony video front projector in the main room instead of a television. In this case, complete the projector setup, including lens zoom, centering, focus and keystone adjustments according to the Sony projector User Manual.
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Page 51: System Test
14. After testing, carefully set the System Rack into the wall, sliding the rack onto the plywood box. Finishing Touches 1. Walk-through. Train the home owner on how to use the system. Walk the owner through the Sony Operating Instructions that we provide for these New Home Entertainment Solutions. -
Page 52: Appendix: Component Replacement
ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 For the NHS-3020, follow the above diagram when connecting a replacement for the #1 multi-room distribution unit. ver: 03/21/06 M1000 #1 Rear Panel by: Bill Sgambati for NHS-3020 SONY CS&A... - Page 53 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 For the NHS-3020, follow the above diagram when connecting a replacement for the #2 multi-room distribution unit. ver: 03/21/06 M1000 #2 Rear Panel by: Bill Sgambati for NHS-3020 SONY CS&A...
- Page 54 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 For the NHS-2020, follow the above diagram when connecting a replacement for the multi-room distribution unit. ver: 03/20/06 M1000 Rear Panel by: Bill Sgambati for NHS-2020 SONY CS&A ~AC IN FRONT A DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL TV/SAT...
- Page 55 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 For the NHS-1020, follow the above diagram when connecting a replacement for the multi-room distribution unit. ver: 02/23/06 M1000 Rear Panel by: Bill Sgambati for NHS-1020 SONY CS&A ~AC IN FRONT A DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL TV/SAT...
- Page 56 Appendix A: Component Replacement NHS-3020 Input/Output NHS-2020 NHS-1020 5-disc DVD/CD Changer Left Audio Output Right Audio Output Composite Video Output Coaxial Audio Output Component Video Output R (Pr) Component Video Output G (Y) Component Video Output B (Pb) Front panel IR flasher...
- Page 57 Component Connections NHS-1020 Input/Output NHS-3020 NHS-2020 HDTV A/V Switch Input 1 Digital Audio S/P DIF – Input 1 Component Video R (Pr) – Input 1 Component Video G (Y) – Input 1 Component Video B (Pb) – Input 2 Digital Audio S/P DIF –...
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