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Opus 300 Multi-Room System

User Guide

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Opus 300 system component overview........................................................3

WCU300 - Keypad functions........................................................................4

WCU300 - Keypad sound adjustment..........................................................5

Sound adjustment functions.........................................................................6

SRC300 - System remote control.................................................................7

Adding your source equipment - Audio connections...................................8

LIM300 - Local source connections..............................................................9

LRC300 - Learning mode........................ ....................................................10

FAQs........................ ....................................................................................11

Important safety warnings and precautions are included within
the Installation Guide supplied with this system. Please ensure
you read these. If you do not have a copy of this guide please
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Contents

Opus 300 system component overview

WCU300

Wall Control Unit

Keypad used to select and
control sources connected
to the MCU.

MCU300

Master Control Unit

Central control unit which
connects to your audio sources
and distributes them to the
desired zones.

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Ceiling Speakers

Ceiling mounted speaker pair.

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AMR650

Active Ceiling Speakers

Active and passive A-BUS

compatible ceiling mounted
speaker pair.

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VSU300

Video Switching Unit

Distributes visual sources to
zone screens (optional).

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LIM300

Local Input Module

In-wall module that allows
additional local sources to those
distributed by the MCU (optional).

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SRC300

System Remote Control

System remote control for everyday
use in conjunction with the keypad.

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LRC300

Learning Remote Control

Learning remote for controlling
source equipment and teaching infra-
red source commands to the MCU
(see dedicated manual for operation).

WCU300 - Keypad functions

Up / Down

Use these buttons to control the

sound adjustment functions (see

following page).

Defaults to volume control.

Select

A short push changes the selected

audio source. The status LED will

“blink” to indicate that a change of

audio source is being actioned

(Opus A-BUS Mode only—refer to

Installation Guide).

A long push (2 seconds approx.)

will activate the sound adjustment

functions (see following page).

IR sensor window

Sound adjustment LEDs

See following page.

Defaults to displaying volume
level.

Standby

A short push will turn the system
on and the status LED will
illuminate.

Another short push will turn the
keypad and it’s corresponding
zone off.

A long push (2 seconds approx.)
will switch the whole system to
standby and the status LED will
turn off (Opus A-BUS Mode only—
refer to Installation Guide).

Status LED

WCU300 - Keypad sound adjustment

Continue to hold Select

Release when Bass LED is lit

Adjust Bass level using Up/Down

buttons

The Up/Down buttons are used to adjust volume. To access the other
sound adjustment functions below press and hold the Select button for
approx two seconds:

Continue to hold Select

Release when Treble LED is lit

Adjust Treble level using Up/Down

buttons

Continue to hold Select

Release when Balance LED is lit

Adjust Balance using Up/Down

buttons

Continue to hold Select

Release when Fader LED is lit

Adjust audio levels between main

speakers, and any extra equipment

connected to the WCU pre-amp

output (not applicable to all

installations).

Note: If no action is taken for approximately two seconds the sound
adjustment function will default to volume control.

Bass

Treble

Balance

Fader

Press Select

Two beeps will sound

Adjust Treble level using

volume buttons

Press Select

Three beeps will sound

Adjust Balance using volume

buttons (Up = Towards right,

Down = Towards left)

Press Select

Four beeps will sound

Adjust audio levels between main

speakers, and any extra equipment

connected to the AMR650

pre-amp output (Up = Towards

main, Down = Towards pre-amp)

Sound adjustment functions

Press Select

One beep will sound

Adjust Bass level using

volume buttons

For AMR650 Active Speaker only - press the Select button:

During sound adjustment, tones are generated to indicate postion within
the available range:

A single medium frequency tone indicates a neutral setting.

Two rising tones indicate the upper level of adjustment has been reached.

Two falling tones indicate the lower level of adjustment range has been
reached.

Bass

Treble

Balance

Fader

(if applicable)

ALL OFF

MUTE

SELECT

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ALL OFF

MUTE

SELECT

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ALL OFF

MUTE

SELECT

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ALL OFF

MUTE

SELECT

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ALL OFF

MUTE

SELECT

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ALL OFF

MUTE

SELECT

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ALL OFF

MUTE

SELECT

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ALL OFF

MUTE

SELECT

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SRC300 - System remote control

SOURCE 1

EXT/CCTV

LOCAL

ALL OFF

MUTE

SELECT

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SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3

SOURCE 5

SOURCE 4

SOURCE 6

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Standby

Turns the keypad and it’s corresponding
zone on and off.

Source select

Selects source to be listened to.

Local

Selects local input where fitted.

EXT/CCTV

Selects additional source (eg CCTV) if

fitted.

All off

Switches the whole system to Standby.

Mute

Mutes the audio output of the system.

Select

See previous section.

Volume

See previous section.

Adding your source equipment - Audio connections

Audio source equipment connections

Up to six pieces of audio source equipment can be connected to an MCU.
Connections are made from the source equipments’ audio outputs to the
inputs on the MCU via RCA connections:

Aud

Output

Audio

Output

FM 75

Ω

AM 300

Ω

Control Bus

Out

AUDIO INPUTS FROM SOURCES

SOURCE 6

SOURCE 5

SOURCE 4

SOURCE 3

SOURCE 2

SOURCE 1

SOURCE 6

SOURCE 5

SOURCE 4

SOURCE 3

SOURCE 2

SOURCE 1

Phono-Phono/RCA-RCA hi-fi interconnect cable

Audio
source

MCU300

Remote control of source equipment through the WCU300

For remote control of the source equipment, 6 routed IR outputs are
provided. Individual IR emitters are plugged into the appropriate IR output
(corresponding to the respective Audio input). The other end is stuck to the
IR receiving window of the source equipment:

MCU300

Audio source

Opus IR-1
cable

LIM300 - Local source connections

Note: Full details of installation, connection, operation and special features
can be found in the guide that accompanies the LIM300 module.

The LIM300 Local Input Module (LIM) is an optional in-wall module that
allows the user to add additional local sources to those distributed by the
MCU300.

The local source may only be heard in the room where it is connected and
the corresponding sub-zone (if connected), and is not distributed to other
rooms. LIM300s can be fitted in as many rooms as are desired.

The LIM300 connects between the MCU300 audio hub and a WCU300
keypad using Cat-5/5e wiring. Each main zone can support two LIM300s,
giving you the option of listening to one or two local sources (eg.
Playstation, MP3 player). Each local source can be controlled through the
Opus remote and/or keypad.

Note: The MCU300 and WCU300s must be in Opus A-BUS mode in order
to use an LIM300.

MCU300

Audio source

Opus IR-1 cable

LIM300

WCU300

LRC300

Speaker cable

Cat-5 cable

OS165CC

Stereo/RCA
phono
leads

LRC300 - Learning mode

Note: Full details of operation and special features can be found in the
guide that accompanies the LRC300 learning remote.

1. On the back of the remote press the LEARN button once to enter Learn

mode (using a paperclip or similar). Display shows "LEARN" flashing.

Place the original source remote (CD, DVD etc)
facing the LRC300, head to head, about 2-3
inches (5-8 cm) apart.

2. Press a device button (e.g. Source 1 ) to

select the device bank into which you wish to
teach codes.

3. "LEARN" appears flashing on the display.

Press the desired storage button (e.g. button
1). "LEARN" will stay static on the display.

4. On the original remote, press and hold the

button whose IR code you want to teach into
the LRC300. Hold the button until the
LRC300 display reads "OK!".

When "OK!" appears, learning is complete and
"LEARN" flashes again. Repeat steps 3-4 to learn
another button. If no storage button is pressed
after 8 seconds, the remote will automatically
select the next storage button for you.

Note: When the remote is scanning for a code to be learnt it is not possible
to exit Learn mode or select a different storage button. Wait 8 seconds until
the remote times out and "LEARN" begins flashing again.

If the display shows "ERROR", please ensure
the correct steps are followed and repeat.

If the display shows "NO DATA", there was no
signal from the original remote. Check the
remotes are aligned, the original remote's
batteries are good and repeat the process.

5. When finished press the LEARN button to exit Learn mode.

Note: It is NOT possible to teach new codes (or Macros) into the 6
dedicated Opus System buttons, as they are always needed to control
the Opus keypads.

D TO HE

BOUT 2"-

ORIGIN

L REMOTE

LRC

SOURCE 4

SOURCE 5

SOURCE 6

LOCAL 1

LOCAL 2

SOURCE 2

SOURCE 3

TUNER

LRC

CCTV

D TO HE

BOUT 2"-

ORIGIN

L REMOTE

LRC

FAQs

1. What entertainment equipment can I connect?

The Opus 300 system is compatible with almost any type of hi-fi or video
separate.

2. What is the difference between a main zone and a sub-

zone?

A sub-zone can only listen to the same audio source as is being listened to
in the main zone. The sub-zone has independent power, volume and tone
controls from the main zone.

3. How many rooms can a system serve?

Each MCU300 supports 4 main + 4 sub-zones. 4 MCU's can be chained
together supporting up to a maximum of 16 main zones and 16 sub-zones.
If a larger system is required it is possible to have two or more separate
systems running independently giving unlimited expandability.

4. Can I use any Cat-5e cable?

Any type of Cat-5e can be used.

5. Do I have to use Opus speakers?

No, but it is highly recommended as the Opus speakers are optimised and
impedance matched to the keypad amplifiers.

6. How many remote controls can the system have?

There is no limit to the amount of remotes you can have. If required you can
have a remote in each room.

7. What advice can you give for keypad location?

When locating a keypad you should avoid putting in direct sunlight or in
close proximity to Plasma screens. Care should also be taken locating it
near to devices that produce electrical noise such as mechanical dimmers.
Positions of other wall controls/light switches should also be considered.

8. Is there a maximum cable run from MCU to each WCU?

Yes, the maximum cable run is 30 metres / 100 feet.

Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy;
however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
If you notice any errors please feel free to email us at:
info@opus.eu

Copyright

© Copyright Opus Technologies Ltd 2007
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic
or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the
manufacturer.

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respective owners.

A-BUS is a registered trademark of LeisureTech Electronics Pty Ltd.
This product may be covered by one of more of the following patents US
7,181,023 , 6,389,139, EP 1004222, AU 739808, NZ 502982, Mexico
Z41196, Canada CA2301062.

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