User guide

Contents
1 Important Safety Instructions ................................................................... 6
Safety symbols .......................................................................................................................... 7
Mains power cord ...................................................................................................................... 7
2 Introduction ................................................................................................ 8
2.1 3BChapters summary .......................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Further information .......................................................................................................... 9
3 Overview ................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Eclipse HX matrices ...................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Eclipse HX-PiCo matrix ................................................................................................. 11
3.2.1 Chassis and assembly ........................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Features of the Eclipse HX-PiCo ........................................................................... 11
3.2.3 Applications of the Eclipse HX-PiCo ...................................................................... 12
3.2.4 Audio quality .......................................................................................................... 12
3.2.5 Level control .......................................................................................................... 12
3.2.6 Power supplies ...................................................................................................... 13
3.2.7 Rear panel connectors (Ports) ............................................................................... 13
3.3 Eclipse HX-PiCo front panel controls and lights ........................................................... 14
3.4 Connecting to external devices ..................................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Intelligent linking between Eclipse HX matrices .................................................... 17
3.4.2 Intelligent linking with PiCo-Link ............................................................................ 17
3.4.3 Linking to user panels (V-Series and i-Series panels) .......................................... 18
3.4.4 Linking to interface modules .................................................................................. 18
3.5 EHX configuration software .......................................................................................... 19
4 Installing the Eclipse HX-PiCo ............................................................. 21
4.1 Preparing to install the Eclipse HX-PiCo ...................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Checking the shipment .......................................................................................... 21
4.1.2 Unpacking the System ........................................................................................... 21
4.2 Installing the Eclipse HX-PiCo ...................................................................................... 22
4.2.1 Powering the Eclipse HX-PiCo .............................................................................. 22
CPU backup battery ............................................................................................................ 22
4.3 Connecting the Eclipse HX-PiCo to external devices ................................................... 23
4.3.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................................................................... 24
4.4 Connecting user panels and interface modules ........................................................... 25
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Eclipse HX-PiCo User Guide