6x6 Audio Distribution Accessory Kit

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United States to verify performance parameters.

Warning

1. Do not expose this unit to water, moisture, or excessive humidity.
2. Do not install or place this unit in a built-in cabinet, or other confined space without adequate ventilation.
3. To prevent risk of electrical shock or fire hazard, due to overheating do not obstruct unit's ventilation openings.
4. Do not install near any source of heat, including other units that may produce heat.
5. Do not place unit near flames.
6. Only clean unit with a dry cloth.
7. Unplug unit during lightening storms or when not used for an extended period of time. A surge protector is strongly recommended.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plugs.
9. Use unit only with accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution

⚠️ CAUTION: INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION AVIS: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.

Package Contents

• Remote Control
• Keypad Connection Hub and Decora Wall-plate
• Keypad Mounting Hardware
• Keypad hub
• (6) PoE Keypads with built-in IR RX and decora wall plates
• Product Manual

Keypad Description

Description of a single wall-mounted keypad with a digital display and control buttons.

1. Numeric LED Display
2. IR Receiver Target
3. Selection and Status LEDs
4. Power/Status: Press and Hold to Turn Zone ON/OFF. When ON, Press to toggle through settings.
5. Increase Volume, Treble or Bass
6. Decrease Volume, Treble or Bass
7. Source Select

Remote Control Description

Description of the handheld remote control with various buttons.

1. Power: Switches power (On/Off) for the certain zone.
2. Mute: Allows you to mute a certain zone.
3. BAL: These L & R buttons can adjust the balance of L/R channel in stereo mode.
4. VOL: Volume adjustment.
5. Source: Used to select signal input.
6. Treble: Allows you to enhance or reduce Treble of signal in individual zone.
7. Bass: Allows you to adjust the Bass for the individual zone.

Connecting the Keypads

The PA66ACCS comes with six PoE enabled keypads. This allows for source control from each specific zone as well as IR routing to the appropriate source devices once selected. The PA66ACCS also comes with a hub that allows for all six keypads to be connected to the PA66MK2 amplifier via Cat5e/6.

Description of the PA66MK2 amplifier unit with multiple zone outputs and RJ45 ports.

Without power being connected, connect a Cat5e/6 cable to the RJ45 port labeled KEYPADS on the back of the PA66MK2. Vanco recommends terminating the Cat5e/6 using the 568B standard.

Description of an RJ45 wiring diagram showing T-568B standard color coding for wires: Pin 1: White/Orange, Pin 2: Orange, Pin 3: White/Green, Pin 4: Blue, Pin 5: White/Blue, Pin 6: Green, Pin 7: White/Brown, Pin 8: Brown.

It is important to address your keypads by setting the dip switches according to the zone you would like it to control. These settings are also found on the PCB board of the back of the keypad.

Zone 1 Dip Switches: 1:ON, 2:ON, 3:OFF

Zone 2 Dip Switches: 1:ON, 2:OFF, 3:OFF

Zone 3 Dip Switches: 1:ON, 2:OFF, 3:OFF

Zone 4 Dip Switches: 1:OFF, 2:ON, 3:ON

Zone 5 Dip Switches: 1:OFF, 2:ON, 3:OFF

Zone 6 Dip Switches: 1:OFF, 2:OFF, 3:ON

Description of the keypad hub images, showing front and back views. The front is for the decora plate. Note that the Cat5e/6 between the unit and the hub should only be between 7-10ft. The RJ45 ports on the back of the Keypad Hub are not assigned, but the single RJ45 port isolated on the bottom of the hub is reserved for cascading units.

Connect the other end of the terminated Cat5e/6 to the RJ45 port on the back of the assigned keypad. Installation is complete. Zone and source control, as well as IR and power, are provided through the single Cat5e/6.

Technical Support

In case of problems, please contact Vanco Technical Support by dialing 1-800-626-6445. You can also email technical support issues to techsupport@vanco1.com. When calling, please have the Model Number, Serial Number (affixed to the bottom of the unit), and Invoice available for reference.

Please read this Instruction Manual prior to calling or installing this unit, as it will familiarize you with the capabilities of this product and its proper installation. All active electronic products are 100% inspected and tested to ensure highest product quality and trouble-free installation and operation. The testing process utilizes high-definition sources and displays typically installed for entertainment and home theater applications.

Liability Statement

Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of defects. Vanco cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect consequential damages arising from its use. It is the responsibility of the user and installer of the hardware to check that it is suitable for their requirements and that it is installed correctly. All rights are reserved.

No parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval system without the written consent of the publisher.

Vanco reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software following its policy to modify and/or improve its products where necessary or desirable. This statement does not affect the legal rights of the user in any way.

Limited Warranty

With the exceptions noted in the next paragraph, Vanco warrants to the original purchaser that the equipment it manufactures or sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Should this product, in Vanco's opinion, prove defective within this warranty period, Vanco, at its option, will repair or replace this product without charge. Any defective parts replaced become the property of Vanco.

This warranty does not apply to products damaged due to accident, unauthorized alterations, improper repair, modifications, inadequate maintenance and care, or use in any manner for which the product was not originally intended.

Items integrated into Vanco products that are made by other manufacturers, notably computer hard drives and liquid crystal display panels, are limited to the term of the warranty offered by the respective manufacturers. Such specific warranties are available upon request to Vanco. A surge protector, power conditioner unit, or an uninterruptible power supply must be installed in the electrical circuit to protect against power surges.

If repairs are needed during the warranty period, the purchaser will be required to provide a sales receipt/sales invoice or other acceptable proof of purchase to the seller of this equipment. The seller will then contact Vanco regarding warranty repair or replacement.