Installing the nv-rvzaf50s zone amplifier – Nuvo Stereo System User Manual
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An inset plug on the Power Supply will mate with a plug on the Zone 
Amplifier. Once in place, secure the Zone Amplifier to the Power 
Supply with four screws and install the finished cover plate. This is 
held in place with four magnets and a single set screw on the 
bottom. It can also be painted to match the wall color. When the 
Zone amplifier has been addressed and installed, the zone is now 
active as part of the system.
When power is restored to the associated outlet, you will see an 
amber power LED. The green “Control” LED will flash when control 
messages are sent to or received from the Main Source Hub, and the 
blue “Audio Stream” LED will light when an audio signal is received 
from the Main Source Hub. 
4.0. Installing the NV-RVZAF50S Zone Amplifier
An easy to install solution for zone amplification is the NV-RVZAF50S 
Freestanding Renovia Zone Amplifier. This is an external component 
with a built-in power supply and detachable AC electrical cord. 
When installed, the Freestanding version of the Zone Amplifier is 
identical in operation to the In-wall version. The obvious application 
is for any zone where it is not practical to install in a wall.
Choosing the Best Location for the NV-RVZAF50S 
Like the in-wall Zone Amplifier, any outlet that has tested as Good or 
Marginal with the SAT Tool will suffice as a zone location. Consider 
outlets that are easily accessible if you are intending to use In-wall or 
in-ceiling speakers or if you are installing one of the in-wall Control 
Pad options for the zone.
4.1 Properly Installing the Freestanding Renovia Zone 
Amplifier
The installation of the Freestanding Zone Amplifier is a relatively 
simple operation. Plug it into the desired outlet. You will see the 
“Power” LED on the leading edge of the amplifier component light. 
You will also see the “Control” LED begin to flash as it communicates 
with the installed Source Hub.
You are now ready to make the speaker and optional Control Pad 
connections. The speaker connection is made through the included 
modular phoenix connector. The termination is from left to right, 
left – , left +, right –, right + . Plug the terminated connector into 
the speaker input on the back of the NV-RVZAF50S, as shown in fig. 
18.
If one of NuVo’s in-wall Control Pad options is going to be included in 
the installation, then a CAT5 connection must be made at the RJ-45 
connection labeled “NuVoNet”, also shown in fig. 18.
The next step in the installation is to set the zone address. This is 
done using the multi-position rotary switch on the bottom of the 
NV-RVZAF50S
. This switch setting, 1 - 8 should
correspond with the number assigned for that zone in the 
Configurator software, see section 6.5 Zones. Any Control Pad 
attached to that Zone Amplifier will assume that zone’s address. This 
procedure can be done with the NV-RVZAF50S unplugged from the 
AC as well.
, as shown in fig. 19
ZONE
1 2
D
3
4
C
5
B
6
A
7
8
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
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