Leema-acoustics STREAM III Handbook - Stream III
LIPS
The LIPS cables are directional and must be connected the right way round for the system to operate. No harm will be done if
cables are connected the wrong way round, the system will simply not work correctly. The black plug is inserted in to the
sending unit and the red plug in to the receiving unit. The chain will normally be:
Player (e.g. Stream) > Amplifier (e.g. Pulse) > Accessories
If a home automation controller is to be installed, the order would be:
Controller > Player > Amplifier > Accessories
This type of installation can be quite complex and is best performed by a Leema dealer.
In a basic system comprising two audio units, the LIPS cable will be arranged as follows:
Black (Stream) > Red (Pulse)
The following section is intended for installers, system integrators and third party manufacturers.
What is LIPS?
LIPS or Leema Intelligent Protocol System, facilitates communication between various items in a Leema audio system. It
allows units such as Tucana, Antila, Pulse or Stream to control other items in a chain. Leema’s constellation 5.2 surround
system is a good example, where a Tucana controls a Hydra and Corvus. Key information including volume level, input
selection and power control is passed through the bus enabling other units to operate in synchronisation. Intelligence is
added within each receiving unit, for example, a Hydra installed as part of a surround system ‘knows’ that it won’t be required
when listening to a stereo source such as CD. Therefore, when the Hydra ‘sees’ the CD input, it powers itself down.
LIPS
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