Connecting An HTD Lync Whole House Audio System

This video demonstrates how to set up an HTD Lync whole-house audio system.  It assumes you have already chosen a central location for your equipment and have already run speaker wire from that location to each speaker.  It also assumes that you have run and terminated Cat 5e cable from that same central location to any location in your home in which you plan to install a LyncTouch keypad. 

1. Make sure the Lync controller and multi-channel amplifier are powered off. 
 
2. Start by connecting speakers to the multi-channel amplifier.  This can be done with either bare wire or with the use of banana plugs. Repeat this step for each of the speakers in your system. 

3. Connect the Trigger Cable that was included with your Lync Controller from the Trigger Out on the Lync Controller to the Trigger In on the multi-channel amp.  It is important that this step only be performed with both the Lync controller and multi-channel amplifier powered off.  

4. Set the power mode switch on the amplifier to the Trigger position.  This will cause the amplifier to remain in sleep mode until it is actually needed.  

5. Next, we’ll connect zone outputs from the Lync Controller into the multi-channel amplifier.  Start by 3amplifier is set to the “Line” position for every channel.  

6. Connect one of the stereo RCA patch cables that are packaged with the Lync Controller from the Variable Outputs on the Lync Controller for Zone 1 to the Line Inputs on the multi-channel amplifier that correspond to the speakers being powered in that zone.  Repeat this connection for every zone. In most cases, Zone 1 will connect to Channels 1 and 2 on the multi-channel amplifier….Zone 2 to channels 3 and 4 and so on.  If you are installing a 12-zone Lync 12 system, you will typically connect Zones 7-12 to a second multi-channel amplifier. 

7. Now let’s connect a source into the Lync Controller.  With Lync, you can connect sources centrally at the Lync Controller as well as at input panels you install throughout your home.  

8. Start by connecting an audio source directly into the Lync controller. In this example we will use Input 8 which is an RCA connection. (this would correspond to Source 14 if you are using a Lync 12 controller).  Most audio sources will include an analog output that can be connected directly using a stereo RCA patch cable as we show here.  If your source only includes a digital output, you can use the Source 7 [display “Source 13 on a Lync 12”] input which accepts both a digital optical input or a 3.5mm stereo analog input. 

9.We offer several input panels that are used to connect a source located within a zone.   These input panels are most often installed behind a TV, near a nightstand, or above a counter.  The inexpensive Standard Input Panel connects to an existing LyncTouch using 5 conductors of a Cat 5e cable and works with all analog source signals.  Our other input panels – Analog Input Panel [insert pic of AIP along with “AIP”], Digital Input Panel [insert pic of DIP along with “DIP”], and Bluetooth Input Panel [insert pic of BIP along with “BIP”], can be connected either to a LyncTouch or individually all the way back to the central location over a long Cat 5e or better cable.  

10. The LyncTouch is used to control a single zone along with a few system wide functions such as Party Mode and ALL OFF.  It is also required to take advantage of the built-in intercom.  To connect a LyncTouch, simply insert the terminated Cat cable into either of the RJ45 ports on the back of the LyncTouch.  The other port is available for daisy-chaining a second Lynctouch or connecting a Source Input Panel.  

11. Once connected, simply slide the LyncTouch into the included steel bracket.  Friction and strong neodymium magnets keep it firmly mounted to the wall. 

12. Back at the central location, connect the terminated Cat cable to the appropriate zone on the Lync Controller.  Repeat for every zone. 

13. The system is now ready to be powered on by pressing the button on the front of the Lync Controller.  A blue LED confirms the system is on. 

14. Next, power on the multi-channel amplifier.  The amp will be in sleep mode as indicated by the amber LED.  

15. If not already on, turn on the source connected for Source 8 [source 14 on a Lync 12].  Check the front of the Lync controller to confirm that the green signal strength indicator light is on for Source 8 [source 14 for a Lync 12].  Note that this light intensity will vary with the strength of the source input. 

16. Power on a zone using the Lynctouch keypad connected to Zone 1. Power on Zone 1 using the Lynctouch keypad connected to Zone 1. Note that this action causes the multi-channel amplifier to trigger out of sleep mode, changing the LED from amber to blue.  On the front of the Lync controller, the blue LED for Zone 1 will turn on and will remain on until that zone is powered off. 
 
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