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Opus Technologies Octopus User Manual

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Octopus
Multi-Room
Entertainment System
User Guide
by Opus Technologies
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Opus Technologies Octopus Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOpus Technologies
ModelOctopus
CategoryHome Theater System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Component Overview

Wall Control Unit (WCU310)

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

Master Control Unit (MCU300)

Central control unit connecting audio/visual sources and distributing them to the desired zone.

Video Switching Unit (VSU300)

Distributes visual sources to zone screens (optional).

System Remote Control (SRC300)

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

Learning Remote Control (LRC300)

Learning remote for controlling source equipment and teaching IR commands.

AMR650 Speakers

Active and passive A-BUS compatible ceiling mounted speaker pair.

WCU310 Wall Control Unit Functions

Up/Down Buttons

Control Sound Adjustment functions, defaulting to Volume.

Select Button

Changes audio source or accesses sound adjustment functions.

Standby Button

Turns the system on/off or switches to standby mode.

Status LED Indicator

Indicates system status or action on source change.

Keypad Sound Adjustment Functions

Bass Adjustment

Adjusts bass level using Up/Down buttons after holding Select.

Treble Adjustment

Adjusts treble level using Up/Down buttons after holding Select.

Balance Adjustment

Adjusts audio balance between speakers using Up/Down buttons.

Fader Adjustment

Adjusts audio levels between main speakers and external equipment.

Active Speaker Sound Adjustment

Bass Level Control

Adjusts bass level for active speakers using volume buttons.

Treble Level Control

Adjusts treble level for active speakers using volume buttons.

Balance Control

Adjusts audio balance for active speakers using volume buttons.

Fader Control

Adjusts audio levels between speakers and equipment via AMR650.

SRC300 System Remote Control

Source Selection

Selects the audio source to be listened to.

Standby Operation

Turns the keypad and its corresponding zone on and off.

Additional Source Input

Selects additional sources like EXT/CCTV if fitted.

Local Input Selection

Selects local input where fitted.

All Off Function

Switches the entire system to standby.

Mute Audio Output

Mutes the audio output of the system.

Adding Source Equipment

Audio Source Equipment Connections

Connects up to six audio source equipments to MCU via RCA.

Remote Source Control via WCU310

Uses IR outputs and emitters for remote control of source equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Compatible Entertainment Equipment

System is compatible with almost any hi-fi or video separate.

Main Zone vs. Sub-Zone

Difference in functionality and controls between main and sub-zones.

System Room Capacity

Details system capacity and expandability with multiple MCUs.

Cat5e Cable Compatibility

Confirms any type of Cat5e cable can be used for system connections.

Octopus Speaker Recommendation

Recommends Octopus speakers for optimization but not mandatory.

Number of Remote Controls

States there is no limit to the number of remotes that can be used.

Keypad Location Advice

Advises avoiding direct sunlight, plasma screens, and noise sources.

Maximum Cable Run

Specifies the maximum cable run between MCU and WCU is 30 meters/100 feet.

System Details and Configuration

Zone/Room Details Configuration

Section to list and specify zone/room configurations and sub-zones.

Installer Details Record

Fields for installer's name, address, contact, and email.

MCU Serial Number Recording

Field to record the serial number(s) of the MCU units.

Source Equipment Details Entry

Section to list names of connected audio/video source equipment.