Cambridge Audio incognito AS10 Installation Manual - page 7
AS10
A-BUS Active ceiling speakers
Incognito active ceiling speakers
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1. Using a single Cat-5e cable, connect the AS10-A to the AH10/VH10
via an RJ45 plug at the AH10, and the 8-way colour-coded punch-
down connection at the AS10-A (see wiring guide below opposite).
The RJ45 hub connection should be wired to EIA/TIA568A standard
(see below opposite).
The Cat-5 connection from AH10 to the AS10-A should not exceed
30m /100 ft.
2. The AS10-A is then connected to the AS10-P using either a run of
high-quality speaker cable (preferred) or Cat-5e cable (optional)
terminated at 8-way colour-coded punch down connections (all eight
cores must be connected).
Only one method of connection between the active and passive
speaker is necessary.
Do not compromise the performance of your system by using inferior
quality speaker cables. We recommend that high quality cables of 16
gauge or higher be used. Your professional dealer will give you good
advice. Always unplug all A.C. powered components before making any
loudpeaker or component connections. This will avoid the risk of electric
shock or damage to your equipment.
Separate about 100 mm of speaker cable at each end, then using a wire
stripper, remove about 10mm of insulation from both ends of the
conductor, and then twist the strands (see fig.1 above opposite).
When connecting the AS10-A to the AS10-P, observing polarity is of the
utmost importance. Ensure that the red (+) terminals on your active
speaker are connected to the red (+) terminals on the passive speaker,
CONNECTING THE AS10
and black (-) terminals on your active speaker to black (-) terminals on
your passive speaker (fig.2 below).
The speaker cable is coded with a bead or stripe down one lead’s insulation,
or has differently coloured wires. Press the spring-loaded red or black tab to
reveal the connecting hole. Insert the stripped end of the speaker wire, then
release the tab. If your speakers are wired incorrectly they will be out of
phase and sound hollow and indistinct, with a weak bass. Re-check your
connections for correct polarity and reverse the connections if necessary.
10mm
100mm
fig.1.
fig.2.
EIA / TIA 568A wiring standard
(View from contact end)
WIRING GUIDE
4
5
6
7
8
3
2
1
blue
white /blue
orange
white /brown
brown
white /orange
green
white /green
4
5
6
7
8
3
2
1
blue
white /green
green
white /orange
orange
white /blue
brown
white /brown
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Cat5e cable terminated at AS10
8-way punch down connector