Sonance Stereo System C4630 SE User Manual
C4630 SE  
HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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Important Safety Information  
12. Power Cord Protection — Power supply cords should  
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or  
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying  
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep-  
tacles, and the point where they exit from the controller.  
IMPORTANT: Read all of these instructions before you  
operate your C4630 SE, and save these instructions  
for later use.  
1. Read Instructions — All these safety and operating  
instructions should be read before you operate the unit.  
13. Cleaning  
—
The unit should be cleaned only as  
2. Retain Instructions — These safety and operating  
instructions should be retained for future reference.  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
14. Non-Use Periods — The power cord of the unit should  
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long  
period of time.  
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the  
operating instructions should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions  
should be followed.  
15. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so  
that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the  
enclosure through openings.  
5. Water and Moisture — The unit should not be used  
near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,  
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, and the like.  
16. Damage Requiring Service — The unit should be  
serviced by qualified service personnel when:  
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or  
6. Carts and Stands — The unit should  
be used only with a cart or stand that is  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
b. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the  
unit; or  
c. The unit has been exposed to rain; or  
• A unit and cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive  
force, and uneven surfaces may cause  
the unit and cart combination to overturn.  
d. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits  
a marked change in performance; or  
e. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.  
17. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the unit  
beyond that described in the operating instructions.  
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service  
personnel.  
7. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use the  
C4630 SE’s polarized plug with an extension cord,  
receptacle, or other outlets unless the blades can be  
fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.  
8. Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that its  
location or position does not interfere with its proper  
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated  
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block  
the ventilation openings; or be placed in a built-in  
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may  
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR  
BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS  
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO AUTHO-  
RIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
CAUTION:  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-  
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE  
APPLIANCE WHALL NOT BE EXPOSED  
TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. NO  
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SHALL  
BE PLACED ON THE APPLIANCE.  
9. Heat — The unit should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
appliances (including other audio components) that  
produce heat.  
The exclamation point within  
an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operat-  
The lightning flash with arrowhead  
symbol, within an equilateral  
triangle, is intended to alert the  
user to the presence of uninsulated  
dangerous voltage within the  
product’s enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a  
risk of electric shock to persons.  
10. Power Sources — The unit should be connected to a  
power supply only of the type described in the operating  
instructions or as marked on the unit.  
ing  
and  
maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the  
appliance.  
11. Grounding or Polarization — Precautions should be  
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the  
unit is not defeated.  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
C4630 SE Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .7  
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Front and Rear Panel Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Connecting the C4630 SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 – 17  
Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Source Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Source Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Zone Line Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Line Output Fixed/Variable Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Connecting a High-Power Amplifier in a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Using a Multi-Channel Amplifier for Sub-Zone Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
IR Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Control Output, Control Input and Sync Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
PARTY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Paging Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
RS-232 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
C4630 SE Keypad Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 – 22  
Keypad Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Installing an IR Receiver into the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Keypad Backlighting Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Keypad Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Keypad Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
External Keypad Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Changing the Main Keypad Source Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Optional C4630 SE IR Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
C4630 SE “OOut-Of-The-Box” Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Sonance Control Manager Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 – 30  
Installing the Sonance Control Manager Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Transferring System Information and Programming to the C4630 SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Updating the Sonance Control Manager Software and Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Creating a New C4630 SE System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Renaming C4630 SEs in a System with Multiple Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Setting Up a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Setting Up Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
BBE® Sound Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Programming C4630 SE Keypad Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 – 42  
Building Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
The Macro Editor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Macro Command Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
IR Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Programmed IR Output Port Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Adding IR Codes to the User IR Library with the OptiLinQ® IR Learner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Internal Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Status Test Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Time Delay Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
RS-232 (Serial) Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Stop Macro Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Repeat Steps Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Toggle IR Code Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Controlling the C4630 SE via RS-232 (Serial Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 – 45  
C4630 SE Serial Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
C4630 SE Serial Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Serial Control of C4630 SEs in Multi-Unit Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
C4630 SE Status Queries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Simulate Button Press Serial Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Using the C4630 SE with Sonance Navigator K2 and K1 Programmable Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . .46 – 47  
Wiring K2 and K1 Keypad Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Powering K1 and K2 Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Using C4630 SE Internal Macros with K1/K2 Programmable Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Expanded Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 – 48  
C4630 SE Extra Command Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Triggering C4630 SE Extra Command Macros From the K1 and K2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Getting System Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Generating a System Configuration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Finding RS-232 Commands in Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 – 55  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance C4630 SE Home Audio  
System. The C4630 SE lets you listen to any of four different audio  
sources in up to six different rooms (zones) at the same time. When  
programmed with the included Sonance Control Manager program-  
ming software and used with available Sonance keypad controllers  
and the available IR remote control, the C4630 SE gives you easy,  
logical control of both the system’s audio sources and the sound in each  
room. The Control Manager software even lets you program the C4630  
Figure 1: C4630 SE Home Audio System  
SE with macros that allow complex functions (like turning the system ON, selecting a source, setting the volume and other  
audio parameters and starting the music in a specific room) to be accomplished with a single button push. There is also a  
“PARTY MODE” that gives you control of the whole house from a single location, and a Paging function for communication  
between rooms. For more sophisticated systems, the C4630 SE has an RS-232 communications port that can integrate  
it with whole-home control systems that control such things as lights, temperature and security systems.  
The C4630 SE is controlled by C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypad Controllers (available separately). These keypads can  
accept Sonance FSMR1 or MR1 IR receivers (also available separately) that will let you use the optional IR remote to control  
the C4630 SE. The IR remote can also be used with stand-alone IR receivers like the Sonance SMR1 Surface-Mount IR  
Receiver and the CR1 Cabinet-Mount IR Receiver. The C4630 SE can also be controlled by the Sonance Navigator® K2 LCD  
keypad and the Navigator K1 keypad and can be serial-controlled by 3rd-party control systems via its RS-232 connection.  
C4630 SE Features  
Audio:  
Control:  
• Connections for up to six Sonance keypad controllers  
(expandable)  
• Four-source, six-zone, distributed audio matrix and control  
system  
• Sonance Control Manager software CD included  
• Extensive macro capability  
• Four external source inputs  
• Six zone speaker-level stereo outputs  
(30 watts/ch RMS x 12 @ 8 ohms)  
• RS-232 port for external control  
• Six zone-specific IR outputs  
• Four buffered line-level audio outputs that can be used to  
bridge to additional C4630 SE units or as record outputs  
• Four Common IR outputs  
• Four Programmed IR outputs for controlling specific source  
components  
• Six zone line-level audio outputs (fixed or variable)  
• BBE® Sound Enhancement with individual ON/OFF controls  
for each of the four source inputs  
• IR Link for distributing IR signals in expanded systems using  
multiple C4630 SE Controllers  
• Line-level source inputs are adjustable for source-to-source  
input level matching  
• Sync connections link multiple C4630 SE units for unified  
control in expanded systems  
• Software configuration of individual zone turn-on volume,  
maximum volume, paging volume, treble, bass and balance  
• Upgradeable firmware lets you add new features when they  
become available  
• Paging Input connections  
• Available IR remote control  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Box Contents  
Your C4630 SE Home Audio System box should contain the following items:  
(1) Sonance C4630 SE Home Audio System  
(6) Removable 4-Wire Speaker Connectors  
(2) Rack-mount ears  
(1) USB Connection Cable  
(1) IEC Power cord (115V version only)  
(1) Sonance Control Manager software CD-ROM  
Unpacking  
Save the shipping carton and polystyrene inserts so you can safely transport your C4630 SE in the future. Before you install  
the C4630 SE, locate the serial number on the rear panel and note it here for future reference:  
S/N: _______________________  
Placement  
The C4630 SE should be installed at the main termination of all audio system wire and cable runs. The system’s source  
components (CD player, iPort™/iPod®, music server, satellite radio receiver, etc) should also be installed at this location.  
The C4630 SE may be placed on a shelf in a wall unit in a media room or rack-mounted in a 19” standard equipment  
rack in a dedicated equipment room. When determining the location for the system components consider having access  
to the system for loading CDs, DVDs and other media. You should also make provisions for easy access if the components  
should require service.  
Ventilation and Airflow  
The C4630 SE must be placed in a location that will allow sufficient airflow for ventilation. Leave space above the unit,  
per the safety instructions, to allow the unit to “breathe” through the vent holes on the top and bottom of the unit. Blocking  
the vent holes will inhibit airflow through the unit and can cause damage to the C4630 SE. If necessary, install a fan to  
maintain enough airflow to ensure adequate convection cooling.  
Be sure to leave plenty of room for wire and cable. The amount of wire used in this type of installation can quickly  
fill the empty space around the C4630 SE and act as a thermal insulator. This can create an undesirable thermal  
condition that could cause the unit to shut down. Leaving extra room for wire and cable is also a good idea if you ever  
want to upgrade the system or if it ever needs service.  
General Placement Guidelines  
• Keep the C4630 SE out of direct sunlight and away from windows that could let in rain.  
• Place the C4630 SE away from heat sources such as hot air ducts or radiators.  
• Do not place the C4630 SE directly on carpet that could interfere with airflow into its bottom vent openings.  
• If you stack your components, it is better to place the C4630 SE above or alongside your other components.  
When driven hard, the C4630 SE creates heat that can affect components stacked on top of it.  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Shelf-Mounting  
Important: Never remove the feet when mounting the unit on a shelf. Doing so may cause  
damage to the C4630 SE and other components due to heat being trapped.  
Rack-Mounting  
When rack-mounting the C4630 SE, leave sufficient space between the unit and other components in the rack to allow  
proper airflow for ventilation. Sonance recommends using a rack vent spacer above the unit to improve airflow.  
Use the included rack-mount adaptors to rack-mount the C4630 SE. Use the four chassis screws already secured to each  
side of the C4630 SE to attach the rack adaptors. The C4630 SE chassis has been specially designed to provide  
support when using the rack adaptors. The adaptors have also been designed to match the C4630 SE’s front panel for a  
clean, professional look.  
System Overview  
The C4630 SE Home Audio System has features and capabilities that will meet the demands of an extremely wide  
variety of applications. It can be a simple background music system, serve as the preamp/controller for a powerful  
foreground music system, or it can be integrated as a sub-system in a complex whole-house automation and control  
package. Understanding the C4630 SE’s features and capabilities is one of the keys to creating a great system.  
In all stages of system design and installation you should plan ahead. Put the entire design down on paper so you  
can verify all aspects of it before beginning the installation. With a system that can literally leave holes in the walls if  
something hasn’t been properly planned or tested, we recommend setting-up, programming and testing the system’s  
components as they will be used before actually performing the installation. This will help insure that the system will work  
as designed and that you have all the necessary parts and components on hand prior to beginning the installation.  
Always plan for system expansion in terms of both size and flexibility. Anticipating system expansion by carefully  
planning what the initial installation is going to be and what the system requirements might be as upgrades are  
incorporated can save you time, money and aggravation.  
Control Considerations  
The C4630 SE has no control or IR capability on its own — it must be used with the C4630 SE Main Keypad or other  
available Sonance keypads. External IR receivers must be connected to the C4630 SE for the optional IR remote to  
operate. The C4630 SE Main Keypad has a built-in holster that can accommodate a Sonance FSMR1 or MR1 IR receiver  
(see page 19). When planning your system be sure to include all of your control needs along with your audio requirements.  
Head End Considerations  
Reserve as much space as possible for the C4630 SE and source components — an equipment closet with rear access to the  
components is ideal. At the very least, reserve enough space in the equipment rack or wall unit to properly install all components,  
leaving plenty of room for wire, ventilation, possible future expansion and room to work. (continued on page 11)  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
IR Emitter  
Source 3 (Satellite Radio)  
Source 2 (AM/FM Tuner)  
Source 1 (CD Changer)  
(on front of unit)  
L
R
IR Emitter  
(on front of unit)  
L
R
IR Emitter  
(on front of unit)  
L
R
C4630 SE  
IR DATA  
CONTROL  
SWITCHED  
+
OUT  
-
INPUT  
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
IR LINK  
PROGRAMMED IR OUT  
12 VDC  
@
+6 -24  
AC/DC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
3
4
100 mA  
1
2
IR ROUTING  
1 COM > PROG  
2 OFF  
LOCAL IR  
JACKS  
1
2
3
SYNC  
INT  
COMMON IR OUT  
SOURCE OUTPUTS  
3 PROG > COM  
OUT  
IN  
ON OFF  
F1AL 12VDC  
VARIABLE  
FIXED  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
4
3
2
1
120V 50/60Hz  
~
300 VA MAX  
ZONE 4-6  
KEYPAD POWER  
L
L
L
L
L
L
EXT  
RS-232  
R
R
R
R
R
R
3060740  
VOLTAGE  
120V  
FUSE  
12 VDC  
1.0 IN  
T8AL250V  
LINE OUT  
3
A
1
2
4
5
6
L
L+  
L+  
L+  
L+  
L+  
L-  
L+  
L-  
–
+
L-  
L-  
L-  
L-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
IN  
OUT  
PAGE  
C4630 SE  
/
120V  
120V 50/60Hz  
~
SPEAKER OUT  
SOURCE INPUTS  
www.sonance.com  
8
Ω
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE  
960 VA MAX  
TUNER  
DVD/CD  
SAT  
TUNER  
DVD/CD  
SAT  
TUNER  
DVD/CD  
SAT  
TUNER  
DVD/CD  
SAT  
TUNER  
DVD/CD  
SAT  
TUNER  
DVD/CD  
SAT  
^
VOL  
^
VOL  
^
VOL  
^
VOL  
^
VOL  
^
VOL  
^
^
^
^
^
^
MUTE  
TV/AUX  
MUTE  
TV/AUX  
MUTE  
TV/AUX  
MUTE  
TV/AUX  
MUTE  
TV/AUX  
MUTE  
TV/AUX  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
Zone  
1
Zone  
2
Zone  
3
Zone  
4
Zone  
5
Zone  
6
Figure 2: Typical C4630 SE System  
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Figure 3:  
FRONT PANEL  
C4630 SE  
Front and  
Rear Panels  
C4630 SE  
ALL OFF  
ACTIVE  
A.C. ON  
ZONE 1  
ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ZONE 6  
USB  
1
2
3
4
5
1. ALL OFF Button (Page 24)  
2. ACTIVE Indicator (Page 24)  
3. A.C.ON Indicator (Page 24)  
4. Zone Status Indicators — Zones 1 – 6 (Page 24)  
5. USB Port (Page 25)  
REAR PANEL  
IR DATA  
CONTROL  
INPUT  
SWITCHED  
+ OUT -  
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
Z
O
N
E
IR LINK  
PROGRAMMED IR OUT  
O
N
E
12 VDC  
@
+6 -24  
AC/DC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
100 mA  
2
3
4
1
IR ROUTING  
1 COM > PROG  
2 OFF  
LOCAL IR  
JACKS  
1
2
3
SYNC  
COMMON IR OUT  
SOURCE OUTPUTS  
3 PROG > COM  
OUT  
IN  
ON OFF  
F1AL 12VDC  
VARIABLE  
FIXED  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
4
3
2
1
INT  
120V 50/60Hz  
~
300 VA MAX  
ZONE 4-6  
KEYPAD POWER  
L
L
L
L
L
L
EX
RS-232  
R
R
R
R
R
R
3060740  
VOLTAGE  
120V  
FUSE  
12 VDC  
1.0 A IN  
T8AL250V  
LINE OUT  
3
1
2
4
5
6
L
L+  
L+  
L+  
L+  
L+  
L+  
–
+
L-  
L-  
L-  
L-  
L-  
L-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
IN  
OUT  
PAGE  
C4630 SE / 120V  
www.sonance.com  
120V 50/60Hz  
~
SPEAKER OUT  
SOURCE INPUTS  
8
Ω
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE  
960 VA MAX  
6 7  
8
9
10  
11 12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28  
6. BBE Controls (Page 30)  
7. IR Link Jack (Page 15)  
8. IR Routing Switch (Page 15)  
9. Programmed IR Out Jacks 1 – 4 (Page 15)  
10. Common IR Out Jacks 1 – 4 (Page 15)  
11. Source Output Jacks 1 – 4 (Page 12)  
12. Source Input Jacks 1 – 4 (Page 11)  
14. Zone 1 – 6 Local IR Output Jacks (Page 15)  
22. RS-232 Connection (Page 17)  
15. Zone 1 – 6 Line Output Fixed/Variable Switches (Page 13)  
16. Zone 1 – 6 Line Output Jacks (Page 13)  
17. Zone 1 – 6 Speaker Output Terminals (Page 12)  
18. Zone 1 – 6 IR Data LEDs (Page 16)  
19. 12V Control Voltage Input/Output (Page 16)  
20. Sync Input/Ouput Jacks (Page 16)  
23. Zone 4 – 6 Keypad Power Switch (Page 21)  
24. Zone 4 – 6 Keypad External Power Connection (Page 21)  
25. Zone 4 – 6 Keypad External Power Fuse Holder (Page 21)  
26. Power Cord Connection (Page 11)  
27. AC Fuse Holder (Page 11)  
28. Switched AC Accessory Outlets (Page 11)  
13. Zone 1 – 6 Keypad Controller Ports (Page 20)  
21. Paging Input/Output Jacks (Page 17)  
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Zone Considerations (continued from page 8)  
What is the performance requirement for each zone? Some zones may only require a keypad controller and speakers.  
Some may need an additional IR receiver. One may need a more flexible keypad and a high-power amplifier. A master  
suite may require a multi-channel amplifier to distribute audio to the bedroom, bathroom and patio. One or more zones  
may have local devices that need to be incorporated into the system for control, audio or video. The C4630 SE can be used  
with several different Sonance keypad controllers and IR receivers, so you can select the ones that are best for each zone.  
Connecting the C4630 SE  
Power Connections  
Power Cord: The C4630 SE features a removable IEC power cord. Plug the female  
end of the power cord into the Power Cord Connector on the Controller’s rear panel  
and plug the male end into a grounded wall socket. DO NOT plug the C4630 SE’s  
power cord into a convenience outlet on any other audio or video component.  
CAUTION:  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT DEFEAT  
THE THIRD PRONG OF  
THE POWER CORD PLUG.  
Important: Do not plug the power cord into the wall outlet until all system connections have been  
made and verified.  
NOTE: If you need to use an extension cord, use only a heavy-duty (14-gauge or larger) extension cord  
to avoid starving the C4630 SE of all the current necessary for full-power operation.  
Switched AC Outlets: Connect the AC power cords of up to two source components into these outlets. DO NOT modify  
power strips to fit these outlets by removing their ground plugs.  
Source Source Source Source  
Output Output Output Output  
Replacing the AC Fuse  
The C4630 SE has an 8A, 250V slo-blo AC fuse. To replace the fuse, unplug the power  
cord from the Power Cord Connector and use a screwdriver to remove the fuse.  
#1  
#2  
#3  
#4  
COMMON IR OUT  
SOURCE OUTPUTS  
CAUTION: For continued protection against fire, replace the fuse with  
only the same type and rating.  
L
R
Audio Source Connections  
L
L+  
L-  
CAUTION: Always unplug the controller’s power cord from the wall  
outlet before making source signal or speaker connections.  
R-  
R
R+  
SOURCE INPUTS  
The C4630 SE has input and output connections for four source components.  
The corresponding SOURCE INPUT and SOURCE OUTPUT connectors are arranged vertically  
(see Figure 4). The Source Output connections are buffered.  
Source Source Source Source  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
#1  
#2  
#3  
#4  
Source Input Connections  
Connect a stereo RCA audio cable from the left & right line-level audio outputs of a  
source component to one set of left & right Source Input Jacks on the C4630 SE. You can  
connect up to four source components.  
Figure 4:  
Source Input/Output  
Connections  
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Source Output Connections  
For Recording: Connect a stereo RCA audio cable from one set of C4630 SE L&R Source Output jacks to the record inputs  
on the recording device. This allows the source component connected to the corresponding Source Input jacks to be recorded.  
When Using Multiple C4630 SE Controllers: In a system that incorporates multiple C4630 SEs, you can feed up to  
four common sources to any or all of the controllers.  
1. Designate one C4630 SE as the PRIMARY controller and the others as SECONDARY controllers.  
2. Connect the source components to the Source Inputs on the PRIMARY C4630 SE as described above.  
3. For each source that you want to feed to the SECONDARY controllers, connect a stereo RCA audio cable from its Source  
Output Jacks on the PRIMARY C4630 SE to the corresponding set of Source Input jacks on the SECONDARY C4630 SE  
(SOURCE 1 OUT to SOURCE 1 IN, etc.). You can repeat this for up to four C4630 SE Controllers (24 zones). This will feed  
audio from up to four common sources to all zones in an expanded system.  
Speaker Connections  
CAUTION: Always unplug the controller’s power cord from the wall outlet before making or  
changing source or speaker connections.  
Use Good Speaker Wire  
For the best sound you should never use thin-gauge speaker wire – it will constrict the sound and diminish bass response.  
We recommend that you use premium Sonance MediaLinQ speaker cable, which also complies with UL fire rating codes. You  
may also experiment with audiophile brands of speaker cable, but be sure to check local codes governing wire that  
may be installed within walls or ceilings. Use at least 18 AWG speaker wire for runs up to 50’, at least 16 AWG for runs  
up to 100’ and at least 14 AWG for runs up to 250’.  
Wiring the Speaker Connectors  
The C4630 SE’s speaker outputs are rated for 8-ohm nominal speakers.  
1. Run speaker wire from each speaker to the controller location. We recommend that you  
Use  
Screwdriver  
mark each wire’s positive (‘+’) and negative (‘–’) leads, its channel (left or right) and  
which zone it is from so that you can connect it to the proper speaker terminals.  
to Tighten  
Set Screws  
2. Strip no more than ¼” of insulation from each speaker lead. Twist the strands or tin the  
exposed wire with solder to ensure that there are no stray strands. (Stray strands that  
touch each other or touch the controller chassis can cause a short-circuit that can dam-  
age the amplifier.)  
+
L
–
L
–
R
+
R
3. The C4630 SE has six removable 4-wire speaker connectors (one for each zone) that  
can accept wire up to 14AWG. The connector features set screws that secure the wires.  
4. Insert the exposed portions of the speaker wires into the terminal openings. Make sure  
to insert the ‘+’ and ‘–’ leads into the correct openings, as shown in Figure 5.  
Figure 5:  
Wiring the Removable  
Speaker Connectors  
5. After making sure that there are no stray wires touching each other, tighten the set  
screws to secure the wires, as shown in Figure 6, on page 13.  
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6. Press the removable connector into the corresponding zone SPEAKER OUT connector on  
the controller until it locks into place (see Figure 6).  
OUT  
IN  
VARIABLE  
FIXED  
• The removable connectors will only fit one way on the controller.  
L
L
Zone Line Output Connections  
In addition to Speaker Output connectors, each zone on the C4630 SE also has a set of  
Line Output jacks (see Figure 6). The Zone Line Outputs let you connect high-power  
amplifiers to individual zones that require more power than the C4630 SE’s built-in  
30 Watt/ch amplifier can provide, or expand a zone into sub-zones by using a multi-  
channel amplifier.  
R
R
LINE OUT  
3
4
L+  
L-  
L+  
L-  
Line Output Fixed/Variable Switch  
R-  
R-  
R+  
R+  
Each zone Line Output has a push-button switch that toggles the Line Output between  
VARIABLE (OUT) and FIXED (IN). (See Figure 6.) The VARIABLE setting allows zone keypad  
and remote controllers to control the level of the Line Outputs. In the FIXED setting the Line  
Output level cannot be varied. Keypad and remote control MUTE controls function in both  
the FIXED and VARIABLE settings.  
Important: Do not push the Line Output FIXED/VARIABLE switch while the  
C4630 SE is operating. Doing so can produce high output levels that can  
damage the C4630 SE, the connected amplifier or the speakers.  
SPEAKER OUT  
8 Ω NOMINAL IMPEDANCE  
Figure 6:  
Zone Line Outputs, Speaker  
Outputs and Line Output  
Fixed/Variable Switches  
NOTE: Setting a zone’s output to Fixed disables the following Sonance Control Manager Zone Setup  
features for that zone: Default Volume, Maximum Volume, Page Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble. See  
pages 29 and 30.  
Connecting a High-Power Amplifier in a Zone  
1. Set the zone’s Variable/Fixed Output switch to the VARIABLE (OUT) position.  
2. Connect a stereo RCA cable from the appropriate Zone Line Outputs on the C4630 SE to the high-power amplifier’s  
input connectors (see Figure 7, on page 14). The VARIABLE setting allows the zone’s volume to be controlled by the C4630  
SE via a keypad or a properly-programmed IR remote.  
Using a Multi-Channel Amplifier for Sub-Zone Expansion  
1. Set the zone’s Variable/Fixed Output switch to the FIXED (IN) position.  
2. Connect a stereo RCA cable from the appropriate Zone Line Outputs on the C4630 SE to the multi-channel amplifier’s  
Bus input connectors (see Figure 8, on page 14). For example, an 8-channel amplifier like the Sonamp 875D SE will  
let you put four speaker pairs in the zone. The FIXED output setting allows the C4630 SE’s Mute function to mute all  
four sub-zones. Volume for each pair of speakers in each sub-zone is controlled by an in-wall volume control.  
3. Connect the Control Out on the C4630 SE to the External Control input on the sub-zone amplifier (if available) to  
automatically power-up the external amp when any zone on the C4630 SE is ON.  
NOTE: The C4630 SE can also turn connected amplifiers ON and OFF via serial control. See page 40.  
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C4630 SE  
Virtuoso V834D  
Figure 7:  
Using a High-Power  
Amplifier in a Zone  
IR DATA  
CONTROL  
SWITCHED  
+
OUT  
-
INPUT  
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
IR LINK  
PROGRAMMED IR OUT  
12 VDC  
@
+6 -24  
AC/DC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
100 mA  
1
IR ROUTING  
PROG  
LOCAL IR  
JACKS  
1
2
3
1
2
3
COM  
OFF  
>
SYNC  
INT  
COMMON IR OUT  
SOURCE OUTPUTS  
PROG COM  
>
OUT  
IN  
ON OFF  
F1AL 12VDC  
VARIABLE  
FIXED  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
4
3
2
1
120V 50/60Hz  
~
300 VA MAX  
ZONE 4-6  
KEYPAD POWER  
L
L
L
L
L
L
EXT  
RS-232  
R
R
R
R
R
R
3060740  
VOLTAGE  
120V  
FUSE  
12 VDC  
1.0 IN  
T8AL250V  
LINE OUT  
3
A
1
2
4
5
6
L
L+  
L+  
L-  
L+  
L-  
L+  
L+  
L-  
L+  
–
+
L-  
L-  
L-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
IN  
OUT  
PAGE  
C4630  
/
120V  
120V 50/60Hz  
~
SPEAKER OUT  
www.sonance.com  
SOURCE INPUTS  
8
Ω
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE  
960 VA MAX  
Virtuoso V834D  
Sonamp 2120T MkII  
Figure 8:  
Using a Multi-Channel Amplifier  
for Sub-Zone Expansion  
C4630 SE  
IR DATA  
CONTROL  
Connect  
SWITCHED  
+
OUT  
-
INPUT  
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
IR LINK  
PROGRAMMED IR OUT  
to 875DOSNETRAOLLL  
C4630 SE C  
OUT  
12 VDC  
@
+6 -24  
AC/DC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
100 mA  
1
IR ROUTING  
LOCAL IR  
JACKS  
External Trigger  
1
2
3
1
2
3
COM  
OFF  
>
PROG  
SYNC  
INT  
PROG  
>
COM  
COMMON IR OUT  
SOURCE OUTPUTS  
OUT  
IN  
ON OFF  
F1AL 12VDC  
VARIABLE  
FIXED  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
4
3
2
1
120V 50/60Hz  
~
300 VA MAX  
ZONE 4-6  
KEYPAD POWER  
L
L
L
L
L
L
EXT  
RS-232  
R
R
R
R
R
R
3060740  
VOLTAGE  
120V  
FUSE  
12 VDC  
1.0 IN  
T8AL250V  
LINE OUT  
3
A
1
2
4
5
6
L
L+  
L+  
L-  
L+  
L-  
L+  
L+  
L-  
L+  
–
+
L-  
L-  
L-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R-  
R
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
R+  
IN  
OUT  
PAGE  
C4630 SE  
/
120V  
120V 50/60Hz  
~
SPEAKER OUT  
www.sonance.com  
SOURCE INPUTS  
8
Ω
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE  
960 VA MAX  
TRIGGER MODE  
AUTO  
RS-232  
RS-232  
CH 1/2  
VOLT  
AUTO  
BUS  
TRIGGER MODE  
CH 3/4  
CH 5/6  
CH 7/8  
OUTPUT  
BUFFERED  
AUTO  
RS-232  
RS-232  
INPUT  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
CH 5/6  
CH 7/8  
VOLT  
VOLT  
AUTO  
VOLT  
BBE CONTROL  
L
AUTO  
VOLT  
AUTO  
VOLT  
RS-232  
RS-232  
ALL 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 CH  
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
AUTO  
VOLT  
RS-232  
RS-232  
OFF ON  
CH1  
(BRIDGED)  
CH2  
OFF  
CH3  
(BRIDGED)  
CH4  
CH5  
(BRIDGED)  
CH6  
CH7  
(BRIDGED)  
CH8  
AUTO  
EXTERNAL TRIGGER  
INPUTS 24V AC–DC  
R
A
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
5
–
1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 CH  
DIRECT  
LEFT  
DIRECT  
LEFT  
DIRECT  
LEFT  
DIRECT  
LEFT  
DIRECT  
LEFT  
DIRECT  
LEFT  
DIRECT  
LEFT  
DIRECT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
AUX  
OFF  
VOLT  
RIGHT OFF  
AUX OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON RIGHT  
ON AUX  
RIGHT OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON RIGHT  
ON AUX  
RIGHT OFF  
AUX OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON RIGHT  
ON AUX  
RIGHT OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
AUX OFF  
AUX OFF  
OFF ON  
NORMAL  
BRIDGED  
NORMAL  
BRIDGED  
NORMAL  
BRIDGED  
NORMAL  
BRIDGED  
BBE CONTROL  
INPUTS 24V AC–DC  
BRIDGED  
BRIDGED  
BRIDGED  
BRIDGED  
TRIGGER OUTPUTS  
12VDC  
5
–
8Ω MIN  
8Ω MIN  
8Ω MIN  
8Ω MIN  
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
ALL 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8  
CH  
Set all 875D SE Trigger Mode  
RS-232  
®
SONAMP 875D SE  
VOLT Switches to ON  
+
1
–
–
2
+
+
3
–
–
4
+
+
5
–
–
6
+
+
7
–
–
8
+
S/N  
Sonamp 875D SE  
Sub-Zone  
1
Sub-Zone  
2
Sub-Zone  
3
Sub-Zone  
4
Volume  
Control  
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IR Connections (see Figure 9)  
1. IR LINK Port: 3.5mm mini jack that creates an IR buss for  
Common IR signals when using multiple C4630 SEs in a system.  
1
2
3
Z
O
N
E
IR LINK  
PROGRAMMED IR OUT  
• When using two C4630 SEs, use a 3.5mm mono mini cable to  
connect the IR Link jacks on the two units.  
1
2
3
4
1
• When using three or more C4630 SE Controllers, use mini  
plug Y-adaptors on the IR Link jack on the Primary C4630 SE  
to connect to the IR Link jacks of the Secondary C4630 SEs.  
IR ROUTING  
1
2
3
1 COM > PROG  
2 OFF  
COMMON IR OUT  
3 PROG > COM  
4
5
6
2. PROGRAM M ED IR OUT Ports: Four 3.5mm mini jacks that  
output IR commands to the four individual source components  
as configured in the Sonance Control Manager. (The default  
Figure 9: IR Connections  
Programmed IR Port settings correspond to the Input Source numbering:  
Port 1 = Source 1, etc.) Allows IR signals to be routed to specific source  
components, for selective control of multiple same-brand, same-model  
components.  
• Connect one Sonance OptiLinQ®-type IR emitter to each Programmed IR  
Out port for each source component to be controlled. Attach one emitter  
to the IR window on each source component.  
PROGRAMMED  
COMMON  
IR PORT OUTPUT IR PORT OUTPUT  
Programmed IR  
Signals  
Common IR  
Signals  
Common IR  
Signals  
POSITION 1  
COM > PROG  
Programmed IR  
Common IR  
Signals  
POSITION 2  
OFF  
Signals  
3. ZONE IR DATA LED: Six amber LEDs (one for each zone) that flash to  
indicate IR activity in their respective zones.  
Common IR  
Signals  
POSITION 3  
Programmed IR  
4. IR ROUTING Switch: 3-Position switch that determines which signals are  
output by the Programmed and Common IR ports (see chart in Figure 10).  
For most installations, the IR emitters will be connected to the Common IR  
ports, with the IR Routing Switch left in the PROGRAMMED > COMMON position.  
PROG > COM  
Signals  
Programmed IR  
Signals  
Figure 10: IR Routing Switch Function  
5. COMMON IR OUT Ports: Four 3.5mm mini jacks that output all IR commands regardless of zone for all source  
components (all zones have control of all sources). Intended for all systems except those that contain multiple same-  
brand, same-model source components.  
• Connect one Sonance OptiLinQ-type IR emitter to each COMMON IR Out port for each common source component  
to be controlled. Attach one emitter to the IR window on each source component.  
6. LOCAL IR OUT Ports: Six 3.5mm mini jacks (one for each zone) that allow control of a specific source component  
from a specific zone. Connect one Sonance OptiLinQ-type emitter to the appropriate Local IR Out jack and attach the  
emitter to the source component’s IR window.  
Example: The living room is Zone 1. The CD changer is Source 2 and is to be controlled only from the living room.  
Connect the IR emitter to the Zone 1 Local IR Out jack and attach it to the IR window on the CD changer.  
The CD changer can be controlled only from the living room, but all zones can still select Source 2 and listen to the CD  
changer when it is playing.  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Control Output, Control Input and Sync Connections (see Figure 11)  
CONTROL  
+ OUT -  
INPUT  
Control Out Terminal  
One 2-wire screw connector that outputs 12VDC @ 100mA when at least one C4630 SE zone is  
active. Turns OFF (0VDC) when all zones are OFF. Can be used for triggering external devices  
such as a zone-specific external amplifier. Accepts one pair 14 – 24 AWG wire.  
12 VDC @  
100 mA  
+6 -24  
AC/DC  
CONTROL INPUT Terminal  
SYNC  
General trigger input that can be used for Paging or sense input as part of a C4630 SE  
STATUS test in a macro. Requires 5 – 24V AC or DC @ 100mA. Accepts one pair 12 –24AWG  
wire.  
Figure 11:  
Control Input/ Output  
and Sync Connections  
Wiring the CONTROL Connections  
1. Strip approximately ¼" of insulation from each conductor and twist the strands until tight to prevent stray strands.  
2. Be sure to maintain proper polarity by connecting the appropriate ‘+V’ and ‘GND’ terminals on the device to the  
appropriate ‘+V’ and ‘GND’ terminals on the C4630 SE. Be sure connections are tight and that there are no frayed ends  
sticking out that could cause a short-circuit.  
SYNC Connections  
Two 3.5mm mini jacks used to trigger-link up to four C4630 SEs for Party Mode control (see sidebar) and  
provide communication between multiple C4630 SE units that form large systems with more than 6 zones. Use mono  
3.5mm mini cables to daisy-chain the Sync jacks of all C4630 SE units in the system.  
Audio and IR will pass-through multiple C4630 SEs that are in the Standby mode. Power for the source components should  
be managed separately or left ON.  
If no other zones are ON and a zone on a C4630 SE is turned ON with a Source button Press, only that C4630 SE and  
that zone will turn ON.  
PARTY MODE  
In a system comprising multiple C4630 SEs with SYNC connections, if any  
system zone configured for Party Mode is turned ON with a PRESS-AND-  
HOLD, a sync code will be sent to the other C4630 SEs to turn ON all zones  
configured for Party Mode. Source and Paging audio signals will be shared  
between the C4630 SEs as well as source component IR control codes.  
When Party Mode is activated all zone and system functions with the  
exception of Programmed IR will function the same as on a system with a  
single C4630 SE. See page 29 for more information about Party Mode.  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Paging Connections (see Figure 12)  
The C4630 SE’s PAGING connections allow connection of an audio input from a telephone  
system, microphone preamp or other device to be distributed to designated Paging zones when  
triggered by the CONTROL Input. (Paging must be configured in the Sonance Control Manager.)  
IN  
OUT  
PAGE  
When 6 – 24VDC is present at the C4630 SE CONTROL IN terminals, all system zones set to ‘Allow  
Paging’ as configured with the Sonance Control Manager will switch to audio from the PAGE IN  
jack. When the control voltage drops to 0VDC, audio in the zones will switch back to the select-  
ed source component.  
Figure 12:  
Paging Connections  
PAGE IN: One gold-plated mono RCA jack. Designed for use with line-level audio input from a telephone system,  
microphone preamp or other device to be distributed to designated Paging Zones when triggered with the Control Input.  
(‘Allow Paging’ must be configured in the Sonance Control Manager.)  
PAGE OUT : One gold-plated mono RCA jack. Sends the Paging audio signal to other C4630 SEs in a system using  
multiple C4630 SE controllers.  
Trigger Wire: Connect a 2-conductor non-shielded wire from the trigger voltage source on the Paging device to one  
C4630 SE’s CONTROL INPUT terminal (see Figure 11, on page 16), and daisy-chain to the CONTROL INPUT terminals of all other  
C4630 SEs in the system. (Use 20AWG wire for runs up to 500’; 18AWG wire for runs up to 1000’.)  
RS-232 Connection (see Figure 13)  
The C4630 SE’s RS-232 connection allows it to send or receive serial commands to or from  
RS-232  
other components. The RS-232 connection uses a female DB-9 connector with the following  
pinout configuration:  
Pin 2 = Receive (RX)  
Pin2  
Rx  
Pin3  
Pin5  
Gnd  
Tx  
Pin 3 = Transmit (TX)  
Pin 5 = Ground (GND )  
Figure 13:  
RS-232 Terminal Pins  
(Connector Side)  
Since different serial devices have different RS-232 connection configurations, consult the  
documentation of the device you want to connect to the C4630 SE to determine what  
cable/adapter may be required.  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
C4630 SE Keypad Controllers  
Main Keypad  
Main Keypad  
As mentioned previously, the C4630 SE requires one or more  
keypad controllers in each zone to operate. The C4630 SE Main  
and Numeric Keypads (explained below) were designed  
specifically to be used with the C4630 SE Controller.  
Additionally, the C4630 SE can also be controlled by the  
Sonance Navigator® K2 LCD keypad and the Sonance Navigator  
K1 keypad (see page 46).  
Front Panel  
Rear Panel  
TUNER  
^
PIN 14  
VOL  
DVD/CD  
SAT  
^
C4630  
MAIN  
KEYPAD  
MUTE  
TV/AUX  
C4630 SE Main Keypad (see Figure 14)  
•
PIN 1  
1
2
OFF  
The C4630 SE Main Keypad lets you control the zone volume,  
muting and select the active source, as well as providing  
buttons for controlling the source component that’s active in the  
zone. A ZONE OFF button is also provided. The ZONE OFF  
button’s LED color indicates the zone’s status:  
1 2  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
1. Zone Volume UP/DOWN Buttons  
2. Zone Mute Button  
3. Zone OFF Button  
4. Zone Source Control Buttons  
5. Zone IR Receiver Window  
6. Zone Source Selector Buttons  
(Source 1 – Source 4)  
7. IR Receiver Connection  
8. RJ45 Connection Jack  
9. Keypad Backlight Jumper  
10. Ribbon Connector for  
Numeric Keypad  
Red:  
Zone is OFF (C4630 SE is receiving power)  
Zone is ON  
Green:  
Orange:  
(flashing)  
Connected IR receiver is receiving IR commands  
or a keypad button is being pressed. This occurs  
even if the Zone is turned OFF.  
Numeric Keypad  
Numeric Keypad  
Rear Panel  
Front Panel  
Each keypad button has three different actions: PRESS, PRESS-AND-  
HOLD and DOUBLE-PRESS. This allows each button to issue three  
distinct commands or macros. Out-of-the-box the following but-  
ton functions are available on the Main Keypad:  
1
3
5
7
2
4
PIN 14  
6
C4630  
NUMERIC  
KEYPAD  
VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons: PRESS = Volume UP/Down  
8
MUTE button: PRESS  
PRESS-AND-HOLD = Mute/un-Mute all zones designated for PARTY  
MODE.  
=
Mute/un-Mute the local zone;  
9
0
•
PIN 1  
_
1
2
+
Zone SOURCE SELECTOR buttons: PRESS = Select that source in  
the local zone; PRESS-AND-HOLD = Select that source in all zones  
designated for PARTY MODE. Pressing a Source Select button in  
a zone that is OFF will turn that zone ON.  
11  
12  
13  
14  
13. Keypad Backlight Jumper  
14. Ribbon Connector to  
Main Keypad  
11. Numeric Buttons  
12. “+” and “–” Buttons  
Figure 14:  
C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads  
Zone OFF button: Turns the local zone OFF  
Additional PRESS, PRESS-AND-HOLD, DOUBLE-PRESS, source component  
control and macro trigger functions require programming with  
the Sonance Control Manager software. The Sonance Control Manager can also be used to change any of the above out-  
of-the-box button functions.  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
C4630 SE Numeric Keypad (see Figure 14, on page 18)  
The C4630 SE Numeric Keypad incorporates ten numeric buttons labeled “0” through “9”, and two buttons labeled “+”  
and “–”. Like the C4630 SE Main Keypad, each of these buttons has PRESS, PRESS-AND-HOLD and DOUBLE-PRESS functions.  
Unlike the C4630 SE Main Keypad, the Numeric Keypad has no “out-of-the-box” functions — it must first be programmed  
with the Sonance Control Manager software. The Numeric Keypad connects to the Main Keypad with the included 14-pin  
ribbon cable; it cannot operate on its own. See Mounting the C4630 SE Keypads, on page 21 for details.  
Keypad Location  
The C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads can be mounted in standard single or double J-box enclosures or P-rings.  
NOTE: Do NOT mount the C4630 SE keypads in the same electrical box with AC house wiring,  
light switches, or any other high-voltage device or control. The keypads can share gang boxes with  
each other, or with other controls such as A/B speaker switches, infrared receivers and volume controls,  
if these other devices are rated as Class 2 devices according to the National Electrical Code.  
The C4630 SE keypads should typically be located near the entrance to a room, similar in height and location to a light  
switch (see Note, above). If an optional IR receiver is installed in the Main Keypad (see below), care should be taken to  
avoid placing the keypad near windows or areas that get direct sunlight that could interfere with IR receiver operation.  
If this is not possible, you should locate the IR receiver away from the keypad.  
Avoid mounting keypads in locations that will be exposed to moisture, such as near sinks, showers or bathtubs. If you want  
to install keypads outdoors, only install them in a covered area with an appropriate weather-proof box.  
Main Keypad IR Receiver Holster  
The Main Keypad does not feature a built-in IR receiver: it has a holster  
designed to receive a Sonance FSMR1 Full-Spectrum IR Receiver  
(part #92222) or MR1 Micro IR Receiver (part #91344), both available  
separately (see Figure 15). A window on the front of the keypad allows  
the IR receiver to function. IR talkback is through the ZONE OFF button.  
Insert Holster  
A.Feed Ribbon Cable  
B.  
into Main Keypad  
through Opening  
If the Main Keypad is mounted in a location that creates interference from  
sunlight when the IR receiver is installed in its holster, you can move the  
IR receiver to another location in the room and still wire it to the keypad.  
IR  
Photodiode  
NOTE: IR receivers must be connected to the keypads to allow the  
optional IR remote to control the C4630 SE and to allow source  
component remotes to control their respective source components from  
inside the listening zones.  
IR Receiver  
FSMR1/MR1  
Holster  
IR Receiver  
Installing an IR Receiver into the Keypad  
1. Insert the IR receiver into the keypad holster as shown in Figure 15A.  
Feed the ribbon cable through the opening in the holster.  
IR  
Window  
Figure 15:  
IR Receiver Holster  
2. Carefully insert the holster into the keypad as shown in Figure 15B. The IR  
receiver’s photodiode should be directly behind the keypad’s IR window.  
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3. Connect the IR receiver’s 3-conductor ribbon cable to the keypad’s rear-  
panel IR RECEIVER CONNECTION as shown in Figure 16. The connection  
features a 3-pin removable connector similar to the ones used for the  
speaker connectors. Insert the wires into the openings at the rear of the  
connector and secure them by tightening the screws at the top of the  
connector.  
FROM IR  
RECEIVER  
GROUND  
+12V (center)  
IR DATA (white)  
• The gray wire on the ribbon cable is the DATA wire, the center wire is  
+12V and the remaining wire is GROUND.  
Keypad Backlighting Jumper  
PIN 14  
The C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads have rear-panel Backlight  
Jumpers (Figure 17) that allow you to adjust the amount of keypad  
backlighting to suit room lighting conditions and user preference.  
Position 1 = DIM; Position 2 = BRIGHT; remove the jumper to turn the  
backlight OFF.  
C4630  
MAIN  
KEYPAD  
Figure 16:  
Connecting the IR Receiver  
to the Keypad  
•
PIN  
1
1
2
Using needle-nose pliers, tweezers or a similar tool, carefully insert the  
jumper in the desired position (see Figure 17). The factory default is  
BRIGHT.  
NOTE: Unless the backlight jumper is removed, the keypad backlighting  
is always ON, even if the local zone and all zones are OFF.  
1
2
1
2
1
2
DIM  
BRIGHT  
OFF  
C4630 SE Keypad Connections  
1. In direct runs from keypad to controller, pull a length of CAT5 wire from every key-  
pad mounting location to the C4630 SE location. The maximum length of any single  
CAT5 cable is 1000’.  
Figure 17: C4630 SE Keypad  
Backlight Jumper  
2. Terminate each CAT5 cable with RJ45 connectors on each end. Follow the TIA 568B wiring standard (see Figure 18).  
3. We strongly recommend testing your connections with an RJ45 network cable tester to check for cable continuity,  
miswiring, open connections, shorted connections or cross-pinning.  
4. Connect the CAT5/RJ45 cable to the RJ45 Connection Jack on the back of the Main Keypad (see Figure 14, on page  
18) and to the zone’s Keypad  
Controller Port on the C4630 SE  
(see Figure 19).  
RJ45 Connector  
(Flat Side UP)  
TIA 568B  
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
Wiring Standard  
PIN COLOR  
SIGNAL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White/Orange No Signal  
Orange  
No Signal  
No Signal  
IR Data  
White/Green  
Blue  
White/Blue  
Green  
Status  
1
2
No Signal  
White/Brown Ground  
Brown  
+12V DC  
Figure 19:C4630 SE Keypad  
Controller Ports  
Figure 18:  
Keypad Connection RJ45 Pinout  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Mounting the C4630 SE Keypads  
NOTE: Do NOT mount the C4630 SE keypads in the same electrical box with AC house wiring,  
light switches, or any other high-voltage device or control. The keypads can share gang boxes with  
each other, or with other controls such as A/B speaker switches, infrared receivers and Volume  
Controls, if these other devices are rated as Class 2 devices according to the National Electrical  
Code.  
Ribbon Cable  
1. If you are using both a Main and Numeric Keypad, connect the  
Numeric Keypad’s 14-pin ribbon cable between both keypads.  
• Connect the ribbon cable so that the wire with the red stripe  
connects to Pin 1 on both keypads (see Figure 20).  
PIN 14  
PIN 14  
2. Mount the keypad(s) in an appropriate J-box or P-ring as described  
in Keypad Location on page 19.  
C4630  
NUMERIC  
KEYPAD  
C4630  
MAIN  
KEYPAD  
• The ribbon cable is long enough to allow a Main and Numeric  
Keypad to be mounted side-by-side in a double J-box. Either  
keypad can be mounted left or right.  
•
•
PIN 1  
PIN 1  
1
2
1
2
NOTE: If the ribbon cable is connected incorrectly the  
Numeric Keypad (including its backlighting) will not  
function.  
Numeric Keypad  
Main Keypad  
Red Stripe to Pin 1  
External Keypad Power (see Figure 21)  
If you’re connecting 6 or fewer sets of C4630 SE Main and Numeric  
Figure 20:  
Keypad Ribbon Cable  
Keypads (one set in each zone) to the C4630 SE, leave the ZONE 4 – 6  
KEYPAD POWER Switch in the INT (internal) position. No external keypad power is  
required.  
F1AL 12VDC  
INT  
ZONE 4-6  
KEYPAD POWER  
If you’re connecting more than 6 sets of C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads to the  
C4630 SE, set the ZONE 4 – 6 KEYPAD POWER Switch to the EXT (external) position. Connect  
a 12VDC 1A external power supply (Sonance PS2 Power Supply, part #91352, available  
separately) to the ZONE 4 – 6 KEYPAD EXTERNAL POWER connection to provide adequate  
power for the keypads in Zones 4 – 6.  
EXT  
RS-232  
12 VDC  
1.0 A IN  
–
+
See the table on page 46 for information about powering K1 and K2 programmable  
keypads.  
Figure 21:  
Keypad External Power  
Connection  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Changing the Main Keypad Source Buttons  
The SOURCE buttons on the C4630 SE Main Keypad are labeled to indicate the specific sources in use on the system. The  
keypad comes with the following buttons already installed: TUNER, CD/DVD, SAT, TV/AUX. The keypad also comes with a  
sheet of replacement SOURCE buttons that are labeled for a wide variety of common source components.  
To change the Main Keypad SOURCE buttons:  
Insert Tool  
Remove Bezel and Source Buttons  
1. If the keypad is connected, disconnect it from the  
C4630 SE and from the Numeric Keypad.  
Into Openings  
2. Use a screwdriver or similar tool to release the keypad  
bezel tabs (see Figure 22).  
3. Remove the keypad bezel and SOURCE buttons from the  
keypad as shown in Figure 22.  
Important: Do not touch the exposed  
portion of the keypad circuit board.  
4. The four SOURCE buttons are a single unit. Use a razor  
knife or similar tool to remove the button(s) you want  
to replace.  
5. Use a razor knife or similar tool to separate the  
desired SOURCE button(s) from the included sheet of  
replacement buttons.  
Figure 22:  
Removing the Source Buttons  
from the Main Keypad  
6. Place all 4 of the desired Source buttons into the key-  
pad bezel. The tabs on the buttons will fit-into the depressions adjacent to the openings on the back of the bezel  
(see Figure 23).  
Tabs  
7. Snap the keypad bezel back into place on the keypad.  
8. Test all buttons for free movement. If any of the buttons are tight or hang up, carefully remove,  
realign and replace the bezel.  
Figure 23:  
Source Button Tabs  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Optional C4630 SE IR Remote Control  
(see Figure 24)  
OFF  
ALL  
OFF  
NOTE: The C4630 SE does not have a built-in IR  
receiver. To use the optional remote control you must  
first connect an IR receiver (available separately).  
See Main Keypad IR Receiver Holster, on page 19.  
ZONE  
1
2
3
+
VOL  
MUTE  
4
5
-
VOL  
1. Zone OFF Button  
2. All OFF Button  
3. Zone Volume UP Button  
4. Zone MUTE Button  
5. Zone Volume DOWN Button  
6. Zone Source Selector Buttons  
(Source 1 – Source 4)  
7. OK Button  
The buttons on the optional C4630 SE IR remote will perform the  
same functions as the correspondingly-named buttons on the Main  
and Numeric Keypads (see Figure 14, on page 18). Additionally,  
the remote also has an ALL OFF button and an OK button.  
SOURCE  
1
2
OK  
2
3
4
6
1
4
3
6
9
+
7
8
ALL OFF Button: Pressing the ALL OFF button will turn-OFF all  
zones in the system, including any zones being run by additional  
C4630 SEs that are connected via their SYNC connections (see  
page 16).  
P
R
E
S
E
T
S
5
8. Numeric Buttons;  
“+” and “–” Buttons  
9. Zone Source Control Buttons  
7
_
8
0
OK Button: The OK button provides a discrete confirmation  
command for use with devices requiring that an additional  
“select” or “enter” command following a numeric button entry.  
C4630 SE  
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NOTE: The remote’s keypad is covered with a removable  
film to protect it during manufacture and shipping.  
C4630 SE “Out-Of-The-Box” Functions  
Without additional programming via the Sonance Control  
Manager, the C4630 SE has very limited functionality. The  
following functions are available “out-of-the-box” through the  
Figure 24: C4630 SE IR Remote Control  
C4630 SE Main Keypad (see Figure 14, on page 18) and the optional IR remote:  
VOLUME UP/DOWN: PRESS the VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons.  
Mute: PRESS the Mute button to Mute/un-Mute the local zone; PRESS-AND-HOLD the MUTE button to Mute/un-Mute all zones  
designated for PARTY MODE.  
Zone Source Select: PRESS one of the four ZONE SOURCE SELECT buttons to select that source in the local zone. PRESS-AND-  
HOLD one of the four zone source select buttons to select that source in all zones designated for PARTY MODE. Pressing a  
SOURCE SELECT button in a zone that is OFF will turn that zone ON.  
Zone OFF: PRESS the Zone OFF button to turn the local zone OFF.  
The Numeric Keypad will not function unless the C4630 SE is programmed via the Sonance Control Manager.  
NOTE: These “Out-Of-The-Box” functions can also be operated from the optional C4630 SE  
IR Remote Control if an IR receiver is installed in one of the Main Keypads (see page 19).  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Front Panel Controls and Indicators  
(see Figures 25 & 26)  
ALL OFF Switch  
Pressing the front-panel ALL OFF button will turn all zones OFF. If all zones  
are already OFF, pressing the ALL OFF switch will have no effect.  
ALL OFF  
ACTIVE  
A.C. ON  
• If the system has multiple C4630 SEs daisy-chained via their SYNC  
Connections (see page 16), pressing the ALL OFF switch on any unit will  
turn OFF all zones being run by all connected units.  
Figure 25: Front-Panel ALL OFF Switch,  
ACTIVE and AC ON LEDs  
NOTE: After pressing the ALL OFF button wait at least 5 seconds  
for the microprocessor to reset before turning the unit ON again.  
AC ON LED  
The AC ON LED illuminates blue as long as the C4630 SE’s power cord is  
plugged-into a live outlet.  
ZONE 1  
ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ZONE 6  
ACTIVE LED  
Figure 26:  
Front-Panel ZONE STATUS LEDs  
The ACTIVE LED illuminates green whenever any zone run by that C4630 SE is ON.  
ZONE STATUS LEDs  
A zone’s ZONE STATUS LED will illuminate green whenever that zone is ON and will extinguish when the zone is OFF.  
Sonance Control Manager Software  
The C4630 SE comes with a CD-ROM containing the Sonance Control Manager programming software that lets you  
program all of the C4630 SE’s operational and sonic parameters. In addition to adjusting each zone’s sonic performance  
you can also program the buttons on keypad controllers to perform individual functions and to combine literally dozens of  
different functions into macros that can be triggered by a single keypad button push.  
Sonance Control Manager  
is compatible with these  
Windows operating systems:  
NOTE: In addition to programming the C4630 SE, the Sonance  
Control Manager software can also be used to program the DAB1.  
DAB1 programming is explained in another document.  
Windows 2000 series  
Windows XP Home  
Installing the Sonance Control Manager Software  
1. Place the included SONANCE CONTROL MANAGER CD-ROM in your computer’s CD drive.  
2. The installer will automatically launch. Follow the instructions to install the program.  
If the installer does not automatically launch:  
Windows XP Professional  
Sonance Control Manager is  
NOT compatible with any  
Apple/MacIntosh operating  
system.  
1. Go to your computer’s START menu and select RUN.  
2. Use the BROWSE function to navigate to the SONANCE CONTROL MANAGER CD.  
3. Double-click on INSTALLER.EXE and follow the instructions to install the program.  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Transferring System Information to the C4630 SE  
All programming that you perform in the Sonance Control Manager must be transferred from your  
computer to the C4630 SE unit via its front-panel USB connection (see Figure 27). The C4630 SE comes  
with a USB cable that connects between the USB connector and your computer.  
USB  
Note: Before you can transfer programming to the C4630 SE via the USB port, you must  
initialize the C4630 SE to your computer. To do this, provide power to the C4630 SE then connect  
the USB cable between it and your computer. Your computer should recognize the C4630 SE and  
automatically install the required drivers to the appropriate folders.  
Figure 27:  
USB Connection  
If your computer does not recognize the C4630 SE, you can go to the computer’s Device Manager  
(under CONTROL PANEL>SYSTEM>HARDWARE>DEVICE MANAGER) and induce the computer to scan for new hardware attached by  
selecting SCAN under the ACTION option at the top of the window.  
To transfer programming to the C4630 SE:  
1. Program the Sonance Control Manager software as described in the sections below.  
2. When the programming is completed, connect the included cable between the C4630  
SE’s USB connection and your computer.  
3. Open the COMMUNICATION menu and select SEND TO DEVICE. The DEVICES IN THE CURRENT SYSTEM  
screen (Figure 28) will appear. All C4630 SEs in the system will be listed in the window.  
4. Click on the SEND button for the C4630 SE to which you want to transfer the programming.  
Once the data transfer is complete, close the DEVICES in the CURRENT SYSTEM window and  
disconnect the USB cable from the C4630 SE. The C4630 SE will then resume operation  
according to the new programming.  
Figure 28: DEVICES IN THE  
CURRENT SYSTEM Screen  
Updating the Sonance Control Manager Software and Firmware  
Sonance may from time to time may make upgrades to the Sonance Control Manager software and the C4630 SE firmware  
available via the Sonance website (www.sonance.com). To check for the latest versions go to www.sonance.com and select  
the ELECTRONICS category. From there, select the C4630 SE and go to the DOWNLOADS section. Note the version numbers of  
SONANCE CONTROL MANAGER and C4630 SE firmware that are listed.  
Upgrading Sonance Control Manager Software  
Software Version  
To check which version of Sonance Control Manager is loaded on your computer,  
launch the Sonance Control Manager program, select the HELP menu, then scroll  
down to ABOUT. The box shown in Figure 29 will appear. If the software version  
on the computer is earlier than the one listed on the Sonance website:  
1. Follow the instructions on the website to download the newer version of  
Sonance Control Manager onto your computer.  
Figure 29:  
Sonance Control Manager Version  
2. Unzip the SETUP.EXE file and double-click it. Follow the instructions to install  
the program.  
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Upgrading the C4630 SE Firmware  
To check which version of C4630 SE firmware is loaded on the unit, connect  
the USB cable between the C4630 SE and your computer and launch the  
Sonance Control Manager program. Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu and  
select GET FIRMWARE VERSION. The FIRMWARE VERSION INFO screen (Figure 30)  
will appear. If the firmware version in the C4630 SE is earlier than the one  
listed on the Sonance website:  
1. Follow the instructions on the website to download the newer version of  
the C4630 SE firmware onto your computer.  
Figure 30:  
FIRMWARE VERSION INFO Screen  
2. Unzip the new firmware file and save it in a convenient location on your  
computer.  
3. Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu and select UPDATE FIRMWARE. The SELECT NEW FIRMWARE IMAGE browser window will open.  
4. Use the browser window to navigate to the new firmware file you just saved and click OPEN.  
5. The warning screen shown in Figure 31 will appear:  
• If the C4630 SE unit has programming that you want  
to save, click CANCEL. Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu  
and select RECEIVE FROM DEVICE. The programming in the  
C4630 SE will be saved as a new device in the open  
system. Proceed to Step 6.  
Figure 31:  
Upgrade Firmware Warning Screen  
6. Click OK. The C4630 SE’s firmware will be upgraded. (The  
program in the C4630 SE will be erased).  
7. To reprogram a C4630 SE with the program you saved in Step 5, see Transferring System Information to the C4630 SE,  
on page 25.  
NOTE: If the Communications Window opens after Step 6, unplug and reconnect the USB cable.  
The Sonance Control Manager will automatically send the firmware update.  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Creating a New C4630 SE System  
1. Launch SONANCE CONTROL MANAGER. An empty SONANCE CONTROL MANAGER screen will  
appear.  
2. Open the FILE menu and select NEW to create a new system. Choose a name for the  
system and save it.  
3. The ADD DEVICE box (Figure 32) will appear. Select C4630 SE. The DEVICE screen  
(Figure 33) will appear.  
4. Open the DEVICE menu and select GENERAL SETUP. The GENERAL SETUP screen (Figure 34)  
will appear.  
Figure 32:  
ADD DEVICE Box  
• Check the box if you want to activate the Paging function for this C4630 SE  
(see page 17).  
• If the system will incorporate more than one C4630 SE, use the drop-down box to assign a different UNIT ID number  
to each C4630 SE.  
5. If the system will have multiple C4630 SEs, repeat Steps 3 & 4 for each unit in the system.  
• See pages 16 – 17 for information about linking the SYNC connections, PAGING connections and IR connections of  
multiple C4630 SEs together in a system.  
Figure 34:  
GENERAL SETUP Screen  
Figure 33:  
DEVICE Screen  
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6. Open the FILE menu and  
select JOB INFO:  
• The DEALER tab (Figure 35)  
allows  
information  
you  
to  
about  
record  
the  
particular job, including  
system design notes,  
firmware upgrades, etc.  
This information is not  
transferred to the C4630 SE  
— it is saved only in the sys-  
tem program file in your  
computer.  
• The CLIENT tab (Figure 36)  
gives you a place to record  
your  
information, along with  
information about the  
general contractor, interior  
designer. etc. Like the  
client’s  
contact  
Figure 35:  
JOB INFO Screen DEALER Tab  
Figure 36:  
JOB INFO Screen CLIENT Tab  
DEALER information, the CLIENT information is saved only in the system program file in your computer and is not transferred  
to the C4630 SE.  
Renaming C4630 SEs in a System with Multiple Units  
To minimize confusion when programming systems with multiple C4630 SEs we  
recommend that you rename each unit to identify it, such as “C4630 SE #1 Zones 1-6”,  
and “C4630 SE #2, Zones 7-12”.  
In the SYSTEM WORKSPACE area of the Device screen (see Figure 37), select each  
C4630 SE in the system and rename each one with a different name.  
System  
Workspace  
Area  
Figure 37:  
The SYSTEM WORKSPACE Area  
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Setting Up a Zone  
The C4630 SE gives you a great deal of flexibility in setting each zone’s  
operational and audio parameters. Open the DEVICE menu and select ZONE  
SETUP. The ZONE SETUP screen (Figure 38) will appear.  
NOTE: Any changes made on the Zone Setup screen must be  
transferred to the C4630 SE via the USB connection before  
they will take effect. See Transferring System Information to  
the C4630 SE, on page 25.  
Zone Name: You can rename the zone by highlighting the name that  
appears in the NAME box and typing a new one.  
Allow Paging in this zone: Check this box if you want to enable Paging  
in the zone.  
NOTE: The Paging function in the GENERAL SETUP screen  
must be enabled to allow paging in any zone (see Step 4 of  
Creating a New C4630 SE System, on page 27).  
Allow PARTY MODE in this zone: Check this box if you want this zone  
to be included in PARTY MODE. PARTY MODE links the SOURCE, MUTE and  
ON/OFF functions of enabled zones.  
• When a source is selected with a Press-And-Hold, any zones enabled for  
PARTY MODE will turn ON to their DEFAULT VOLUME settings (see below).  
Any zones enabled for PARTY MODE that are already ON will switch to  
the selected source.  
Figure 38:  
ZONE SETUP Screen  
• You can use a keypad controller or the remote control to adjust the volume level in a zone that is enabled for PARTY MODE.  
Default Volume: This slider sets the zone’s turn-on volume. The zone will always turn ON at this volume no matter what  
the zone’s volume was set at when it was turned OFF.  
Maximum Volume: This slider sets the zone’s maximum volume level. By setting this to a level that eliminates distortion  
and prevents over-driving the speakers you can avoid damage to speakers and in-wall volume controls.  
• During normal use, once a zone has reached its maximum volume, pressing the VOLUME UP button on a keypad or the  
remote control will not increase the zone’s volume level.  
Page Volume: This slider sets the Paging volume in the zone. Set this to a level that allows the paging device to be clearly  
heard in the zone without distortion or over-driving the speakers.  
NOTE: Be sure to check the Page Volume with the actual paging device after the system is installed  
to correct for too low or too high a level, feedback, etc.  
Bass, Treble and Balance: These sliders set the bass level, treble level and left/right stereo balance in the zone.  
NOTE: The zone’s Default, Maximum and Page Volume, Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments are  
defeated when the zone output’s Fixed/Variable button is in the Fixed position. See page 13.  
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Setting Up Sources  
The SOURCE SETUP screen allows you to set up the four source inputs.  
1. Open the DEVICE menu and select SOURCE SETUP. The SOURCE SETUP screen  
(Figure 39) will appear.  
2. Use the drop-down box to identify the particular type of component connected  
to that set of source connections. If the list doesn’t include a suitable name you  
can type one of your own into the box.  
3. Use the VOLUME OFFSET slider to adjust the input level of the source component. This  
lets you balance the output levels of the different source components so they will  
play at (or very close to) the same volume:  
Figure 39:  
SOURCE SETUP Screen  
a) Play program material on all of the connected source components. (Use similar  
material on all sources so your adjustments will reflect the output levels of the  
source components rather than the differences in the program material.)  
b) Use a keypad controller or the remote control to switch between the sources until you get a good feel for their  
relative volume levels.  
c) Adjust the VOLUME OFFSET sliders of the four sources as needed to compensate for different output levels.  
d) Transfer the new programming to the C4630 SE via the USB connection. (See Transferring System Information to a  
C4630 SE, on page 25.)  
e) After the transfer is complete unplug the USB cable from the C4630 SE and switch between the sources while they’re  
playing to test your changes.  
f) Repeat steps a) through e) as needed until all of the sources play at approximately the same volume.  
NOTE: The Source Volume Offset adjustments are defeated for any zone when it’s Zone Output  
Fixed/Variable button is in the FIXED position. See page 13.  
®
BBE Sound Enhancement  
The C4630 SE incorporates BBE® Sound Enhancement. The BBE process improves the presence and  
IR ROU  
1 COM  
2 OFF  
detail of speakers, especially at lower listening volumes, improving the sound quality of your music —  
especially distributed audio systems playing background music. BBE is also effective at compensating  
for compressed sources, such as MP3 audio files, and for poor-quality source material.  
3 PROG  
ON OFF  
Four rear-panel switches let you turn the BBE enhancement ON and OFF individually for each  
of the C4630 SE’s four sources (see Figure 40).  
SOURCE 4  
SOURCE 3  
SOURCE 2  
SOURCE 1  
• The BBE processing used in the C4630 SE incorporates +3dB of BBE enhancement at low  
frequencies and +6dB of BBE enhancement at high-frequencies.  
Figure 40:  
Rear-Panel BBE ON/OFF  
Switches  
NOTE: The signal at the SOURCE OUTPUT jacks (see Audio Connections, on  
page 11) is not BBE-processed, even if that source’s BBE switch is set to ON.  
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Programming C4630 SE Keypad Macros  
All commands executed by the C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads must be programmed into the the buttons as macros.  
Even the Main Keypad functions that operate “out-of-the-box” (see page 23 and Note 4, below) are actually macros that  
have been factory-programmed into the buttons. Macros can range in complexity from single C4630 SE internal functions  
all the way to extremely sophisticated procedures that involve C4630 SE internal commands, IR commands to various  
system components, timing delays, RS-232 commands and conditional instructions.  
Device Screen (Figure 41)  
The BUTTON ACTION SELECTOR lets you program  
each of the three levels of action for each  
button: PRESS, PRESS-AND-HOLD, and DOUBLE-PRESS  
(EXTRA COMMANDS is covered on page 47). Each  
Device  
Selector  
of these different actions can be programmed with  
Zone  
Selector  
its own function or macro. Once a button has  
been programmed with a function or macro a  
MACRO INDICATOR appears on its upper-left corner.  
Button  
Action  
The ZONE SELECTOR lets you select each of the six  
zones, and the DEVICE SELECTOR lets you select differ-  
ent C4630 SEs (if the system has more than one).  
Selector  
Macro  
Indicator  
General Macro Programming Notes:  
1) There is no POWER ON button or command.  
Pressing a Source Select button in an inactive  
zone will turn the zone ON in addition to  
selecting the source component.  
Figure 41: DEVICE Screen  
2) Any time a macro is programmed to a button  
in the PRESS level, it is necessary to include  
the C4630 SE Internal Command for that button’s default function (see Internal Commands, on page 38). For example,  
when programming a macro for a CD source select button that will select SOURCE 2 in ZONE 1, delay 2 seconds and  
include a PLAY command to be routed to Programmed IR Port 2, the macro would be:  
Step 1: Internal Command / [This Unit] [This Zone] Select Source 2  
Step 2: Pause for 2 Seconds  
Step 3: Port 2 / [Brand/CD Player/Model #] / Play  
3) It is necessary to include the Port number and use the PROGRAMMED IR jacks when using multiple same-brand same-model  
components, such as two identical CD Changers. (The default PROGRAMMED IR Port settings match the four input sources:  
Programmed IR Port 1 = Source 1, etc.)  
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4) The C4630 SE is factory-programmed for the following C4630 SE Main Keypad functions:  
• PRESS any SOURCE Button: Turns the local zone ON with that source.  
• PRESS -AND -HOLD any SOURCE Button: Activates PARTY MODE with that source for all zones.  
• PRESS the VOLUME UP/DOWN Buttons: Raise and lower the volume in the local zone.  
• PRESS the MUTE Button: Mutes/un-Mute the local zone.  
• PRESS -AND -HOLD the MUTE Button: Mutes/un-Mutes all zones designated for PARTY MODE.  
• PRESS the ZONE OFF Button: Turns the local zone OFF.  
• PRESS -AND -HOLD the ZONE OFF Button: Turns all zones designated for PARTY MODE OFF.  
5) A REPEAT UNTIL BUTTON IS RELEASED command in the PRESS level will defeat the PRESS-AND-HOLD level for that button.  
Building Macros  
Individual keypad button macros are programmed in the  
MACRO EDITOR window. To open MACRO EDITOR:  
1. Open the DEVICE screen (see Figure 41, on page 31).  
2. If the system has more than one C4630 SE, use the  
DEVICE SELECTOR (see Figure 41) to select the one you  
want to program. The Zone 1 programming screen  
for that C4630 SE will appear (see Figure 42).  
• The Zone 1 programming screen will include one  
set of VOLUME UP/DOWN, MUTE and ZONE OFF but-  
tons and four sets of ZONE SOURCE CONTROL and  
NUMERIC KEYPAD buttons (one for each source).  
The source names you selected on the SOURCE  
SETUP screen (see Figure 39, on page 30) will  
appear on the four SOURCE buttons.  
3. Right-click on the button you want to create or modify  
a macro for.  
• If the button already has been programmed with  
a macro (a MACRO INDICATOR appears on the  
Figure 42: Zone 1 Prog ramming Screen  
button) select EDIT MACRO.  
• If the button has not been programmed with a macro (no MACRO INDICATOR appears on the button) select CREATE MACRO.  
The MACRO EDITOR screen will appear. See Figure 43, on page 33.  
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The Macro Editor Screen (Figure 43)  
Macro Window: Displays each step of the macro  
programmed into the selected button. Each line  
shows one action of the macro sequentially, with  
the first action at the top. If a button has not been  
programmed the MACRO WINDOW for that button  
will be empty.  
You create macros by dragging commands into  
the MACRO WINDOW (see below). You can place a  
new command anywhere in the macro sequence,  
and you can change the order of existing com-  
mands by dragging them into different positions  
in the macro sequence.  
Command Type Drop-Down Box: Use this  
drop-down box to access all the different macro  
commands that the C4630 SE can generate.  
Command types include: COMMAND FROM LIBRARY  
Macro Window  
Command Type  
Macro Command  
(with sample macro) Drop-Down Box  
Options Area  
Figure 43: MACRO EDITOR Screen  
(IR), INTERNAL COMMAND, STATUS TEST, RS-232 COMMAND, TIME DELAY, STOP MACRO, REPEAT STEPS and TOGGLE IR CODE. See MACRO  
COMMAND TYPES, below, for details.  
Macro Command Options Area: Different types of macro commands will have different options for you to select when  
building a macro. Those options will appear in this area. (The SET DELAY TIME option for the TIME DELAY command is shown.)  
Macro Command Types  
Command From Library (IR Commands)  
The C4630 SE uses IR commands sent from its COMMON and PROGRAMMED IR outputs (see IR Connections, on page 15) to  
control other A/V components in the system. The Sonance Control Manager comes with an extensive Master IR code library  
consisting of thousands of IR commands for most brands and A/V components that would likely be used in a whole-home  
audio system.  
Adding an IR Command to a Macro  
For this example we’ll program the STOP button for ZONE 1, SOURCE 2 to control a Kenwood Sovereign DV-5900M DVD  
changer, with the PAUSE command on the PRESS level and the STOP command on the PRESS-AND-HOLD level:  
1. Open the system and select the C4630 SE. the Zone Programming Screen (Figure 42, on page 32) will appear.  
2. Select ZONE 1 and the PRESS button action level.  
3. Right-click on the Source 2 STOP button and select CREATE MACRO. (If the button is already programmed with a macro  
select EDIT MACRO). The MACRO EDITOR screen will appear.  
• If COMMAND FROM LIBRARY does not appear in the COMMAND TYPE window, use the drop-down box to select it.  
4. Click on SELECT NEW REMOTE and scroll down the list to the device you want to control.  
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NOTE: If the desired remote is not in the library,  
try using a similar product remote from that  
manufacturer. If that doesn’t work, see Adding IR  
®
Codes to the User IR Library with the OptiLinQ  
IR Learner, on page 36.  
IR Command  
Window  
5. Select the device. Its commands will appear in the  
small IR COMMAND WINDOW on the MACRO EDITOR  
Screen (see Figure 44).  
6. Select the desired command in the list and drag it to  
the screen’s large MACRO window. (In this example,  
the PAUSE command — see Figure 45).  
7. Click OK. The MACRO EDITOR screen will disappear.  
There should now be a MACRO INDICATOR on the  
Source 2 STOP button on the PRESS level.  
Figure 44:  
MACRO EDITOR Screen with IR COMMAND LIBRARY Selected  
8. Select the PRESS-AND-HOLD button action level. The  
MACRO INDICATOR should disappear from the Source  
2 STOP button.  
9. Right-click on the Source 2 STOP button.  
10. Select the STOP command from the IR Command  
Select  
IR Command  
Window and drag it into the MACRO WINDOW.  
11. Click OK. MACRO EDITOR screen will disappear.  
There should now be a MACRO INDICATOR on the  
Source 2 STOP button on the PRESS-AND-HOLD level.  
Drag Command  
into Macro Window  
Programmed  
IR Output Port  
Selector  
Programmed IR Output Port Selector  
The default PROGRAMMED IR Port settings match the four  
input sources: Programmed IR Port 1 = Source 1, etc.  
You can use the PROGRAMMED IR OUTPUT PORT SELECTOR to  
route the commands to other ports by selecting the  
desired port before you drag the command into the  
MACRO WINDOW.  
Figure 45:  
Dragging Commands into the MACRO WINDOW  
The C4630 SE comes with its IR ROUTING switch (see page 15) set in the PROGRAMMED > COMMON position. This will route all  
PROGRAMMED IR signals out of all four of the COMMON IR output jacks in addition to their respective PROGRAMMED IR output  
jacks. This will work in most whole-home audio systems, allowing source components to receive macro commands along  
with IR commands from their own remotes that are passed-on through keypad IR sensors.  
In a system that has duplicate same-make/same-model source components, routing macro IR commands out of the COMMON IR out-  
puts will cause both of those components to respond to all macro commands for that component. If you want to retain individual  
control of the components in macros you will need to connect IR emitters to two PROGRAMMED IR outputs and create separate macro  
commands for each component, with those commands routed to individual PROGRAMMED IR outputs for each component.  
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For example, in a system with duplicate CD changers connected  
to the C4630 SE’s SOURCE 3 and SOURCE 4 inputs, connect the IR  
emitter for the SOURCE 3 CD player to PROGRAMMED IR OUTPUT #3  
and the IR emitter for the SOURCE 4 CD player to PROGRAMMED IR  
OUTPUT #4. Make sure that all of the IR macro commands for  
the SOURCE 3 CD player are routed to PROGRAMMED IR PORT 3,  
and that all the IR macro commands for the SOURCE 4 CD  
player are routed to PROGRAMMED IR PORT 4. This way each CD  
player will receive only the commands intended for it.  
Modifying the IR Library  
To add new remotes or change commands in existing remotes  
you should first create a USER IR Library. This preserves a  
clean copy of the MASTER IR Library and prevents codes from  
inadvertently being deleted or improperly edited.  
Figure 46: IR Library Manager  
To create a User IR Library:  
1. Open the Sonance Control Manager, open the LIBRARY menu and select IR LIBRARY MANAGER. The IR LIBRARY MANGER (Figure 46)  
window will open.  
2. Select and left click the USER.CML folder in the left-hand window.  
3. Open the REMOTE menu and select IMPORT. The IMPORT FROM IR LIBRARY browser window will open.  
4. Navigate to the SONANCE CONTROL MANAGER program folder. (It will be located in the PROGRAM FILES folder in your  
computer’s main hard drive — usually the C: drive.)  
Double-click the folder to open it.  
5. Double-click the COMMAND LIBRARIES folder. The MASTER.CML  
and USER.CML libraries will appear in the window. Select  
MASTER.CML and click OPEN. The entire MASTER IR LIBRARY will  
be imported into the USER.CML library. (The process will  
take a couple of minutes.)  
6. When the process is complete the IMPORT SUCCESSFUL  
window will open. This is a list of all the remotes imported  
into the USER.CML folder. You can scroll-through it for  
reference. Click OK when you’re finished.  
At this point the IR LIBRARY MANAGER will look like Figure 47,  
with all BRAND/COMPONENT/REMOTE folders open. To clean-up  
the window:  
1. Open the FILE menu and select CLOSE. The USER library will close.  
Figure 47: USER.CML IR Library Folder  
After Import Process  
2. Open the FILE menu again and select OPEN. Select USER.CML  
in the browser window. The library will open, with all  
brands listed alphabetically.  
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Editing IR Commands in the User IR Library  
The commands in the USER IR library will almost always  
work without editing. However, to get some commands  
to work you may need to rename a particular function or  
change its IR carrier frequency, the number of times it is  
repeated or its sustain characteristic. You can do this in  
the IR Library Manager window.  
Edit Tab  
To edit an IR command for a particular remote:  
Figure 48:  
IR Library Manager EDIT Tab  
1. Click on that remote in the left-hand window of the  
IR LIBRARY MANAGER screen.  
2. Click on the EDIT tab. The remote’s functions will  
appear in the main part of the screen (see Figure 48).  
You can change the remote function’s name (not its IR code), its IR frequency, the number of times it is repeated each time a  
button is pressed and whether it is to be repeated while the button is held-down. Click on the parameter you want to change  
to highlight it and type-in the new value (for REPEAT, check or un-check the box).  
NOTE: Typically there should be no reason to change any of these parameters. A component may not  
respond to an IR code if you alter any of these parameters to incorrect values.  
Adding IR Codes to the User IR Library with the OptiLinQ® IR Learner  
On occasion, there may be a particular component or command that is not in the USER IR library. You can add IR  
commands to the USER IR Library by learning the command using the Sonance OptiLinQ® IR Learner (part #92071,  
available separately).  
1. Open Sonance Control Manager and open the LIBRARY menu. Select IR LIBRARY MANAGER. The IR LIBRARY MANAGER window  
(Figure 46, on page 35) will open.  
2. Open the USER.CML command library. If the USER.CML library does not appear in the window you will have to navigate to it:  
a) Open the FILE menu and select OPEN. A browser window will appear.  
b) Navigate to the SONANCE CONTROL MANAGER program folder. (It will be located in the  
PROGRAM FILES folder in your computer’s main hard drive — usually the C: drive.) Double-  
click the folder to open it.  
c) Double-click the COMMAND LIBRARIES folder. The MASTER.CML and USER.CML libraries will  
appear in the window. Select USER.CML and click OPEN. The USER.CML library will now  
appear in the IR LIBRARY MANAGER window.  
3. If you’re adding codes to a remote that’s already in the USER.CML library, select it in the left-  
hand window. If the remote isn’t in the USER.CML library, create a new remote:  
a) Open the REMOTE menu and select NEW. The CREATE NEW REMOTE screen (Figure 49) will appear.  
Figure 49:  
CREATE NEW REMOTE  
b) Use the drop-down boxes to enter the remote’s manufacturer, type and model. If the  
manufacturer, type or model you need don’t appear in the drop-down menus you can type  
them in.  
Screen  
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• The remote will automatically be added to the USER.CML  
library.  
4. Use the ADD FUNCTIONS drop-down box (see Figure 50) to add  
the names of the new remote functions you’re going to capture.  
Select the function names in the drop-down box and click the  
ADD button to add them to the remote.  
Added Function Names  
Appear Here  
• If you’re creating a new remote you can use the NEW FUNCTION  
WIZARD to add all of the function names typical for that type of  
remote and use the DELETE FUNCTIONS button to delete the ones  
that aren’t on the remote you’re going to capture.  
5. Connect the OptiLinQ IR Learner to your PC using the included  
USB cable. The MODE LED on the IR Learner should be RED.  
6. Place the OptiLinQ IR Learner on a flat surface near your PC.  
7. Place the remote control to be captured directly in front of the  
OptiLinQ IR Learner. The remote’s IR transmitter should be 3 – 6  
inches from the IR Learner’s IR capture window.  
Add Functions Box/  
New Functions Wizard  
Delete Functions  
Button  
Figure 50:  
8. Select the CAPTURE tab on the Infrared Library Manager screen (see  
Figure 51A, on page 38). The MODE LED on the OptiLinQ IR  
Learner should change to ORANGE.  
Adding Function Names to the Function List  
9. To ensure that the remote’s IR emitter is properly aligned  
A: Ready  
with the IR Learner’s IR receiver, press and hold any but-  
ton on the remote control for 3 seconds and verify that:  
to Align  
Remote  
and IR  
a) The SIGNAL LED on the OptiLinQ IR Learner flashes RED,  
Learner  
b) The IR LIBRARY screen flashes the word SIGNAL in RED  
and displays the IR carrier frequency of the received  
signal (see Figure 51B).  
Capture Tab  
B: Remote  
is Aligned  
with IR  
If a) and b) do not happen, adjust the remote’s position  
relative to the IR Learner and repeat Step 9.  
Learner  
If a) and b) do happen, press a few more buttons on the  
remote to ensure consistent results.  
NOTE: Step 9 must be repeated every time before a  
new remote is captured or whenever you enter the  
Capture Mode.  
C: Ready  
to Learn  
IR Code  
10. Click the LEARN button on the IR LIBRARY screen  
(Figure 51C). The MODE LED on the OptiLinQ IR  
Learner should change to GREEN.  
Figure 51:  
Learning IR Codes  
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11. The function at the top of the IR Library’s new Function List will automatically be selected. If you want to learn a  
different function you can use the mouse to select it.  
12. Press and hold the button on the remote control that matches the function selected in Step 11 The IR Learner’s SIGNAL  
LED will flash RED. Release the button when the the highlighted function on the Function List changes to the one below  
the one you’re learning.  
• Once an IR code is learned for a function a red dot appears to the left of the function name on the list.  
13. Repeat Steps 11 & 12 until all desired functions are captured.  
Waveform View Tab  
The IR Library’s WAVEFORM VIEW tab (Figure 52)  
displays the IR waveform of any IR code in an IR  
library.  
• You cannot edit IR codes in this mode.  
Hex View Tab  
The IR Library’s HEX VIEW tab (Figure 53)  
displays the Hex Code data for any IR code in  
Figure 52: IR Library WAVEFORM VIEW Tab and Window  
the library.  
If you have access to an IR code’s Hex Data you  
can add the code to the USER IR Library even if  
you don’t have it’s original remote control to  
learn from:  
1. Create a new remote and populate it with IR  
command names (see Adding IR Codes to the  
User Library, on page 36).  
2. Click on the IR LIBRARY window’s HEX VIEW tab.  
HEX VIEW Tab  
Hex Code Window  
APPLY Button  
3. Select the name or one of the commands for  
the new remote and copy its Hex Data into  
the HEX CODE window.  
Figure 53: IR Library HEX VIEW Tab and HEX CODE Window  
4. Click the APPLY button to save the Hex Code.  
5. Repeat Steps 3 – 4 for all of the new IR codes you want to create.  
Internal Commands  
You can program C4630 SE internal actions into macros using the Internal Commands command type (Figure 54, on page  
39). The different available Internal Command functions are VOLUME, SOURCE, MUTE, POWER OFF, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE,  
PAGING VOLUME and LOCK ZONE. Each function has its own set of parameters that you set before using the function in a macro:  
Function: Selects which C4630 SE function is to be configured.  
Unit: Assigns the C4630 SE Internal Command to a particular C4630 SE unit in multi-unit systems.  
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Zone: Assigns the C4630 SE Internal Command to a particular zone.  
You can assign commands to any zone being controlled by a particular  
C4630 SE, or to all zones.  
Value: Assigns an action to the Internal Command. Values vary  
depending on which Function is selected.  
Once you have configured the Function, Unit, Zone and Value parameters  
for the Internal Command, drag the icon into the Macro Window to  
place it in a macro (see Figure 54).  
Function  
Parameters  
Status Test  
Drag Icon  
Into Macro  
Window  
If you want a macro command to execute only if a certain condition  
exists, add a Status Test command before the command in question. The  
following conditions can be used to determine if a macro executes: This  
Zone Is ON, This Zone Is Muted, Source 1 Is Selected, Source 2 Is  
Selected, Source 3 Is Selected, Source 4 Is Selected, Any Zone Is ON,  
Page Trigger Is Set.  
Figure 54:  
Internal Command Window  
To insert a Status Test command, select the desired condition and drag  
the icon into the Macro Window (see Figure 55).  
Time Delay  
Some audio/video components respond to IR  
commands more quickly than others. Adding a  
Time Delay after a macro command can give a  
component additional time to process the  
command and perform the required action  
before the next IR command in the macro  
Select  
Delay  
Time  
sequence is sent. This can be especially useful  
Select  
when sending commands to multi-disc CD and  
DVD changers that can take several seconds to  
retrieve and load a selected disc. Adding a Time  
Delay command after a ‘disc select’ or ‘disc play’  
command can help keep the system in sync.  
Condition  
Drag  
Icon Into  
Macro  
Drag  
Icon Into  
Macro  
Window  
Window  
To insert a Time Delay into a macro, select or  
type the desired delay amount and drag the icon  
into the Macro Window (see Figure 56). You can  
set a delay of 0.1 seconds up to 240 seconds.  
Figure 55:  
Status Test Macro Window  
Figure 56:  
Time Delay Macro Window  
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RS-232 Command (Outbound Serial Control)  
The C4630 SE can issue macros containing outbound serial control strings to a device  
in the system via its RS-232 connector (see Figure 13, on page 17).  
Select  
Baud  
Rate  
To create an RS-232 macro command set the following parameters and then drag the  
icon into the Macro Window (see Figure 57):  
Select  
Format  
Enter  
Command  
String  
Baud Rate — Select the correct baud rate from the drop-down box for the device  
being communicated with.  
Terminal  
Format — Select the appropriate format from the drop-down box for the serial line of  
the device being communicated with:  
Pull-Down  
Drag  
Icon Into  
Macro  
8N1  
7E1  
7O1  
7M1  
7S1  
=
=
=
=
=
eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit  
seven data bits, even parity, one stop bit  
seven data bits, odd parity, one stop bit  
seven data bits, mark parity, one stop bit  
seven data bits, space parity, one stop bit  
Window  
Figure 57:  
RS-232 Macro Window  
Command String — RS-232 commands can be in either ASCII text or Hex code.  
• If you’re typing ASCII text make sure that the Hex Mode button is not selected, then type the command into the STRING window.  
• If you’re typing a Hex command or importing a Hex command from another device, press the HEX MODE button first and then  
type or copy the command into the window.  
Once the proper command is in the STRING window drag the icon into the Macro Window.  
Terminal Pull-Down — Select the terminal  
(ending character) for the RS-232 command  
from the pull-down menu:  
\r  
\n  
\k  
\e  
\t  
=
=
=
=
=
=
Carriage return  
Line feed  
Hex byte  
Escape  
Tab  
\\  
Backslash  
Figure 58 shows the RS-232 Macro Editor  
window with a sample RS-232 ASCII text macro  
command string.  
Figure 58:  
RS-232 Macro Editor Window with an RS-232 command string  
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You can edit an RS-232 command  
after it has been dragged into the  
Macro Window by double-clicking or  
right-clicking the command string. The  
Edit RS-232 Command window will  
open. This allows changes to be made  
to the individual RS-232 commands  
without having to delete them and  
replace them with new commands.  
Figure 59 shows the Edit RS-232  
Command window open, containing a  
replacement macro command string.  
Clicking the Edit RS-232 Command  
window’s OK button will replace the RS-  
232 command string in the Macro Editor  
window with this new command string.  
Figure 59:  
RS-232 Macro Editor Window with RS-232 Command Edit Window Open  
Stop Macro  
The Stop Macro command (Figure 60) causes the macro to stop executing at the point where it is inserted. Under normal  
circumstances the Stop Macro command will not be needed, since macros automatically stop when they are finished. It is  
intended to be used along with the STATUS TEST command (see page 39) to end a macro if a certain condition is met.  
Repeat Steps  
The Repeat Steps  
command (Figure  
61)  
lets  
you  
repeat a particu-  
lar macro com-  
mand either until  
the button is  
released or for a  
specific number  
of times. This can  
be useful when  
controlling com-  
Drag Command  
into Repeat Bracket  
Set the  
Number  
of Repeats  
Drag  
Icon Into  
Macro  
Drag  
Icon Into  
Macro  
Window  
Window  
ponents  
require certain  
commands be  
repeated to take  
that  
Figure 60:  
Stop Macro Window  
Figure 61:  
Repeat Steps Window  
Figure 62:  
Drag Command Into Bracket  
effect, or when issuing commands for buttons like volume controls, that can have continuous action.  
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After setting the number of repeats, drag the Repeat  
Steps icon into the Macro Window. Then drag the  
command to be repeated into the bracket connected  
to the Repeat command (see Figure 62, on page 41).  
Drag Commands  
into Toggle Bracket  
Toggle IR Code  
The Toggle IR Code command (see Figure 63) causes  
a button to alternate between two different IR  
commands each time the button is pressed. This is  
useful for controlling a component with a button that  
uses a toggle code, such as a CD player with a  
single PLAY/PAUSE button.  
Drag  
Icon Into  
Macro  
Window  
After dragging the Toggle IR Code icon into the  
Macro Window, drag the two IR commands you want  
the button to toggle between into the bracket connect-  
ed to the Toggle IR Code command (see Figure 64).  
Figure 63:  
Toggle IR Code Window  
Figure 64:  
Drag Commands Into Bracket  
Controlling the C4630 SE via RS-232 (Inbound Serial Control)  
In addition to issuing RS-232 commands in macros to control other audio/video components, the C4630 SE’s audio  
functions can also be controlled via RS-232 commands issued by an RS-232 capable control device (serial control).  
NOTE: The C4630 SE is capable of one-directional serial operation (either INBOUND OR OUTBOUND)  
ONLY. Placing a single RS-232 command in any macro will automatically configure the C4630 SE  
as an OUTBOUND serial control unit that will not respond to RS-232 commands from a serial control device.  
To allow the C4630 SE to be controlled by a serial-control device you must remove all RS-232  
commands from all macros. See Finding RS-232 Commands In Macros, on page 50, for more information.  
C4630 SE Inbound Serial Protocol (fixed)  
Baud Rate = 19200; Data Bits = 8; Parity = None; Stop Bits = 1; Flow Control = None  
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C4630 SE Inbound Serial Commands  
Each C4630 SE inbound serial command begins with a colon character (:), followed by a single letter that indicates the  
desired command, then one or more parameters, and ends with a carriage return (<cr>).  
Command  
Zone Power  
All Zones Off  
Source Select  
Volume  
Syntax  
:Zxy<cr>  
:Zy<cr>  
Parameters  
State  
Comments  
x = Zone 1 – 6; y = State  
y = State  
1=On; 0=Off  
1=On; 0=Off  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Global Setting Only  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Discrete Zone Setting  
:Sxy<cr>  
:Vxyy<cr>  
x = Zone 1 – 6; y = Source 1 – 4  
x = Zone 1 – 6; yy = Vol 0 – 60  
Volume Step  
:Vx++<cr>  
:Vx--<cr>  
++ = increase 1 step  
-- = decrease 1 step  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Page Volume  
:Gxyy<cr>  
x = Zone 1 – 6; yy = Vol 0 – 60  
Adjustable  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Page Volume Step  
:Gx++<cr>  
:Gx--<cr>  
++ = increase 1 step  
-- = decrease 1 step  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Mute  
:Mxy<cr>  
x = Zone 1 – 6; y = State  
1 = Mute On; 0 = Mute Off Discrete Zone Setting  
Balance  
:Bxyyy<cr>  
x = Zone 1 – 6; yyy = Bal -10 – +10  
Adjustable; Center = 0  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Balance Bump Step  
:Bx++<cr>  
:Bx--<cr>  
++ = increase 1 step to right  
-- = increase 1 step to left  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Bass  
:Lxyy<cr>  
x = Zone 1 – 6 yy = Bass -8 – +8  
Adjustable; Flat = 0  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Bass Bump Step  
:Lx++<cr>  
:Lx--<cr>  
++ = increase 1 step  
-- = decrease 1 step  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Treble  
:Hxyy<cr>  
x = Zone 1 – 6; yy = Treble -8 – +8  
Adjustable; Flat = 0  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Treble Bump Step  
:Hx++<cr>  
:Hx--<cr>  
++ = increase 1 step  
-- = decrease 1 step  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Discrete Zone Setting  
Simulate Button Press  
:Pzxyyy<cr>  
See SIMULATE BUTTON PRESS COMMANDS on page 45  
After each command is received the C4630 SE will respond with ‘+OK’ if the command is recognized and executed, or  
‘+ERR’ if the command is invalid. Note that even valid commands will return ‘+ERR’ if the C4630 SE is not able to process  
them (i.e. if it is turned OFF).  
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Inbound Serial Control of C4630 SEs in Multi-Unit Systems  
In systems with multiple C4630 SE units, serial commands in the above format will only control the C4630 SE unit to which  
the serial control device is directly connected. However, all of the serial commands in the above table can also be used to  
control any C4630 SE in a system with more than one unit, where the serial control device is connected to one ‘Master’  
C4630 SE and all of the ‘Slave’ C4630 SEs are connected via their SYNC connections (see page 16).  
Multi-unit commands have the same format as the single-unit commands, with the addition of the C4630 SE’s Unit ID  
number (see page 27) inserted between the opening colon (:) and the command letter.  
For example, the VOLUME UP command for Zone 1 in a single-unit system would be:  
:V1++<cr>  
The VOLUME UP command for Zone 1 of Unit 3 in a multi-unit system would be:  
:3V1++<cr>  
C4630 SE Status Queries  
C4630 SE status queries follow the same format as the serial commands, except that the SETTING is replaced with a  
question mark character (?). The response from the C4630 SE will consist of a plus sign (+) followed by the parameter  
being checked, the zone (if applicable) and the current setting.  
Command  
Zone Power  
Any Zones On  
Source  
Syntax  
:Zx?<cr>  
:Z?<cr>  
Parameters  
x = Zone 1 – 6  
None  
Response  
+Zxy  
Response Parameters  
y = 1 if On; y = 0 if Off  
+Zy  
y = 1 if any zone On; y = 0 if all zones Off  
y = Current Source (1 – 4)  
:Sx?<cr>  
:Vx?<cr>  
:Gx?<cr>  
:Mx?<cr>  
:Bx?<cr>  
:Lx?<cr>  
:Hx?<cr>  
x = Zone 1 – 6  
x = Zone 1 – 6  
x = Zone 1 – 6  
x = Zone 1 – 6  
x = Zone 1 – 6  
x = Zone 1 – 6  
x = Zone 1 – 6  
+Sxy  
Volume  
+Vxy  
+Gxy  
+Mxy  
+Bxy  
y = Current Volume (0 – 60)  
y = Current Page Volume (0 – 60)  
y = 1 if Mute On; Y = 0 if Mute Off  
y = Current Balance (-10 – +10)  
y = Current Bass (-8 – +8)  
Page Volume  
Mute  
Balance  
Bass  
+Lxy  
Treble  
+Hxy  
y = Current Treble (-8 – +8)  
The C4630 SE will respond with ‘+ERR’ if the status query is invalid.  
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SIMULATE BUTTON PRESS Serial Commands  
The SIMULATE BUTTON PRESS serial command :P (see table on page 43) can be  
used to allow a serial control device to trigger the macro that is programmed  
into any keypad button in any C4630 SE zone.  
Keypad  
Button  
yyy equivalent  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Numeric  
Main  
1
1
2
2
The command format is :Pzxyyy<cr>  
P = Simulate button press  
3
3
4
4
5
5
z = The Zone number of the command (1 – 6)  
6
6
x = The command layer: 1 = PRESS, 2 = PRESS-AND-HOLD, 3 = DOUBLE-PRESS, 4  
7
8
7
= EXTRA COMMANDS (see Expanded Control Features, on page 47)  
8
yyy = The keypad button to be triggered, from the table in Figure 65.  
9
9
0
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
For example, to trigger the PRESS layer SOURCE 1 keypad button macro in  
Zone 2 the serial command would be:  
–
+
:P2117<cr>  
Volume Up  
Mute  
P = SIMULATE BUTTON PRESS command  
2 = Zone 2  
Main  
Main  
Volume Down  
Off  
Main  
1 = PRESS layer  
Main  
Source 1  
Source 2  
Source 3  
Source 4  
Pause  
Play  
17 = SOURCE 1 button  
Main  
Main  
Simulate Button Press Commands in Multi-Unit Systems  
As with other serial commands, a SIMULATE BUTTON PRESS command can be  
used to control any C4630 SE in a system with multiple units by adding the  
C4630 SE’s Unit ID number (see page 27) to the command after the colon.  
Main  
Main  
Main  
Main  
Backward  
Forward  
OK  
For example, to trigger the PRESS layer SOURCE 1 keypad button macro in  
Zone 2 of Unit #3 in a multi-unit system, the serial command would be:  
Main  
Remote  
:3P2117<cr>  
3 = Unit ID #3  
Extra Commands*  
001 – 200  
P = SIMULATE BUTTON PRESS command  
2 = Zone 2  
* See page 47 for details about Extra  
Commands.  
1 = PRESS layer  
Figure 65:  
SIMULATE BUTTON PRESS  
Serial Commands  
17 = SOURCE 1 button  
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Using the C4630 SE with Sonance Navigator® K2 and K1 Programmable Keypads  
The C4630 SE is also compatible with Sonance Navigator K1 and K2 keypads. These programmable keypads provide  
additional capability for zones that require more sophisticated control than the C4630 SE Main and Numeric keypads offer.  
NOTE: For detailed K1 and K2 programming instructions please  
RJ45 Connector  
(Flat Side UP)  
TIA 568B  
Wiring Standard  
refer to the documentation that is available for those keypads.  
PIN COLOR  
SIGNAL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White/Orange No Signal  
Orange  
No Signal  
No Signal  
IR Data  
White/Green  
Blue  
Wiring K2 and K1 Keypad Connections  
Sonance K1 and K2 keypads connect to the C4630 SE the same way as the C4630  
SE Main Keypad:  
White/Blue  
Green  
Status  
No Signal  
White/Brown Ground  
Brown  
+12V DC  
Figure 66:  
Keypad Connection RJ45 Pinout  
1. In direct runs from keypad to controller, pull a length of CAT5 wire from every  
keypad mounting location to the C4630 SE location. The maximum length of any  
single CAT5 cable connecting a K1 or K2 to the C4630 SE is 250’.  
2. Terminate each CAT5 cable with RJ45 connectors on one end. Follow the TIA 568B  
wiring standard (see Figure 66).  
Z
O
N
E
Z
O
N
E
3. Connect the CAT5/RJ45 cable to the zone’s Keypad Controller Port on the C4630 SE  
(see Figure 67) and to the multi-pin connector on the back of the keypad. Refer to  
the keypad instructions for details about wiring to the keypad.  
1
2
Powering K2 Keypads  
The K2 keypad requires more current than the C4630 SE Main/Numeric Keypad  
combination does. You need to take special care when using these keypads to  
ensure there is adequate current to properly run all connected keypads.  
Figure 67:  
C4630 SE Keypad Controller Ports  
C4630 SE supplies 1A of total keypad current through its keypad connections. When the  
rear-panel ZONE 4 – 6 KEYPAD POWER switch (see Figure 68) is in the INT (internal)  
position this current is evenly divided between all six Zone Keypad Connections. When the  
switch is in the EXT (external) position, the C4630 SE supplies all 1A of current to Zones  
1 – 3, while Zones 4 – 6 must be powered by an external PS2 power supply (available  
separately) connected to the ZONE 4 – 6 KEYPAD EXTERNAL POWER Connection (see Figure 68).  
F1AL 12VDC  
INT  
ZONE 4-6  
KEYPAD POWER  
EXT  
RS-232  
12 VDC  
1.0 A IN  
–
+
The table below shows how many of each type of keypad can be used:  
K2 Keypads  
Med LED  
K2 Keypads  
Max LED  
C4630 SE  
K1 Keypads  
ZONE 4 – 6 KEYPAD  
INTERNAL POWER  
Switch Position  
Main/Numeric Keypads Backlight ON,  
Figure 68:  
Keypad External Power  
Connection  
Brightness,  
Brightness,  
Max LED Brightness,  
(Each Set Draws 165mA)  
(Each Draws  
70mA)  
(Each Draws  
150mA)  
(Each Draws  
265mA)  
INT (Internal)  
Supplies 1A Total  
Up to  
6 Sets  
Up to  
12  
Up to  
6
Up to  
3
EXT (External, w/PS2  
Power Supply)  
Supplies 2A Total  
Up to  
12 Sets  
Up to  
24  
Up to  
12  
Up to  
7
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Using C4630 SE Internal Macros with K1/K2 Programmable Keypads  
Unlike the C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads, the K1 and K2 keypads can store and execute their own macros in  
addition to triggering macros stored in the C4630 SE. Since the C4630 SE will only output one set of IR commands at a  
time, you must use time delays to ensure that only one set of macro commands executes at a time. For example, if a K2’s  
keypad macro includes a command that triggers a C4630 SE internal macro, once the K2 sends the command to execute  
the C4630 SE macro, the C4630 SE will issue its own macro from start to finish and will not pass any of the K2’s IR macro  
commands until it is finished.  
To assure that there is no conflict between keypad and C4630 SE macros Sonance recommends building all macros in the  
C4630 SE and using the keypad only as a trigger device. If you must combine C4630 SE macros with K1/K2 keypad  
macros, you can minimize the chances of conflicts by:  
• Grouping all C4630 SE internal macro commands together and grouping all K1/K2 keypad macro commands together.  
• Having the keypad trigger the C4630 SE’s internal macro last.  
• Delaying the start of the K1/K2 macro long enough to ensure that the C4630 SE internal macro completes executing  
before the keypad macro begins.  
Expanded Control Features  
C4630 SE EXTRA COMMAND Macros  
In addition to the macros that can be  
triggered by the C4630 SE Main and  
Numeric keypad buttons, the C4630 SE can  
also execute up to 200 additional macros per  
zone. These macros are stored on the EXTRA  
COMMANDS action layer of each zone’s Zone  
Programming Screen (see Figure 69).  
The Extra Command macros cannot be triggered  
by the C4630 SE Main and Numeric keypads —  
they are designed to be triggered by the K1  
and K2 programmable keypads, or by a  
serial control device connected via RS-232.  
Extra  
Commands  
Selector  
Extra  
Commands  
Macros  
When you click on one of the Extra Command  
macros, the MACRO EDITOR screen will appear  
(see Figure 42, on page 33). Programming  
these macros is exactly the same as program-  
ming C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypad  
macros. See Programming C4630 SE Keypad  
Macros, on page 31, for information about  
programming macros.  
Figure 69: EXTRA COMMANDS Screen  
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Triggering C4630 SE EXTRA COMMAND Macros From the K1 and K2  
The K1 and K2 triggers for the C4630 SE EXTRA COMMAND macros are included in the SonanceIRLibrary_2006 file, which  
can be downloaded from the Sonance website (www.sonance.com). Once you’re at the website select the ELECTRONICS  
category. From there, select the C4630 SE and go to the DOWNLOADS section. Follow the instructions to download the IR  
library file.  
The C4630 SE Extra Command triggers can be programmed into  
K1 and K2 buttons just like any other remote control command:  
1. After opening the Navigator Program Manager and choosing a  
keypad, left-click the SELECT NEW REMOTE button on the Library  
Manager. Select the C4630 SE EXTRA COMMANDS library  
(Figure 70).  
2. Select the desired Extra Command trigger and drag it to the  
button you want to trigger it (Figure 71).  
Select  
C4630 Extra  
3. Use the Sonance Control Manager software to program the  
Commands  
selected C4630 SE Extra Command macro into the C4630 SE,  
Library  
as explained in C4630 SE EXTRA COMMAND Macros, on page 47.  
Figure 70: Select C4630 SE EXTRA COMMANDS Library  
NOTE: Although you can also program  
C4630 SE Extra Command triggers as  
elements of K1 and K2 macros, it is not  
recommended. When the C4630 SE  
executes the Extra Command macro it  
Select  
Command  
Trigger  
will prevent the keypad macro from com-  
pleting until the Extra Command macro  
has completed. See Using Internal  
Drag  
Into  
Button  
Macros with External Programmable  
Keypads, on page 47, for details.  
Figure 71:  
Programming a K2 Button to Trigger a C4630 SE Extra Command  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Getting System Configuration Information  
The Sonance Control Manager can generate a System  
Configuration Report containing all of the system  
information and all of the programming information for  
each device in the system. This report can be a great help  
when confirming that  
a
system has been properly  
programmed before turning it over to a client, or when  
troubleshooting a system that may not be working as  
expected.  
Generating a System Configuration Report  
1. Confirm that the Sonance Control Manager program has  
been uploaded with the latest configuration information  
from all system devices by uploading the configuration  
information from each C4630 SE to the computer:  
a) Connect the computer to the C4630 SE’s USB port.  
b) Launch the Sonance Control Manager software.  
c) Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu and select RECEIVE  
FROM DEVICE. The programming from the connected  
C4630 SE will be uploaded to the Sonance Control  
Manager.  
2. Once the Sonance Control Manager has been updated, open  
the FILE menu and select SYSTEM CONFIGURATION REPORT. The  
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION REPORT window (Figure 72) will open.  
The System Configuration Report will contain the installer  
and client Job Information for the system, a listing of all  
devices in the system and the configuration of each device  
in the system. The device configuration information  
includes:  
Figure 72:  
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION REPORT Window  
• The device’s General Settings  
• Zone Settings for each zone  
• Source Settings for each source  
• All of the macros for the PRESS, DOUBLE-PRESS and PRESS-AND-HOLD levels for each zone.  
The macro descriptions include each command contained in the macro, in sequential order. This enables the programmer  
to review each macro step-by-step when troubleshooting the system.  
The System Configuration Report window’s COPY and PRINT buttons let you generate a hard-copy printout of the entire  
report. The file can be opened and read in Notepad or WordPad, and can be e-mailed for review at remote locations.  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Finding RS-232 Commands in Macros  
As stated on page 42, the C4630 SE is capable of serial operation in  
one direction only, either inbound OR outbound. Placing a single RS-232  
command in one macro will automatically configure the C4630 SE for  
outbound serial operation — the unit will not respond to inbound  
commands from a connected serial control device.  
To allow the C4630 SE to become an inbound serial device that will  
respond to commands from a connected serial control device you must  
remove all RS-232 commands from all C4630 SE macros. The System  
Configuration Report allows you to see every command in every  
C4630 SE macro, making it easier to delete all RS-232 commands.  
RS-232 Macro  
Commands  
As you scroll-through the macros in the System Configuration Report,  
RS-232 macro commands will appear as shown in Figure 73.  
Figure 73:  
System Configuration Report  
Showing RS-232 Macro Commands  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Specifications:  
Control Connections  
Keypad Connections:  
Audio Performance  
Output Power:  
6 x RJ45 connectors  
(TIA568B Wiring)  
30 Watts RMS/ch x 12  
@ 8 ohms  
IR Outputs:  
(Mono 3.5mm connectors)  
6 x Zone-specific;  
4 x Common;  
4 x Programmable  
1 x IR Link  
Frequency Response:  
20Hz – 20 kHz 3dB  
Total Harmonic Distortion:  
0.05% (1kHz);  
0.1% (20Hz –20kHz)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
-95dB  
Serial Control:  
RS-232 connector  
19.2K Baud, 8NI (fixed)  
Adjustable  
Source Input Sensitivity:  
Source Input Impedance:  
Source Input Voltage (max):  
Source Output Impedance:  
Zone Line Output Impedance:  
Zone Line Output Level (Fixed):  
200mV  
Serial Protocol (Inbound):  
Serial Protocol (Outbound):  
Sync Connections:  
30k ohms  
2.0VAC RMS  
100 ohms (buffered)  
100 ohms  
2 x Mono 3.5mm connectors  
12V Control Input/Output:  
Screw-to-Connect  
(14AWG compatible)  
Computer Connection:  
(For programming)  
1 x USB  
1:1 (Unity Gain)  
Zone Line Output Level (Variable): 0dB – +19dB (All volume  
settings at maximum)  
General  
Power Requirements:  
120VAC, 60Hz  
Audio Connections  
Source Inputs:  
4 x Stereo RCA connectors  
4 x Stereo RCA connectors  
6 x Stereo RCA connectors  
Power Consumption:  
960 Watts (Max power,  
12 channels driven)  
Source Loop Outputs:  
Zone Line Outputs:  
Speaker Outputs:  
AC Convenience Outlets:  
2 switched outlets  
Zones 4 – 6 Keypad External Power: 12VDC, 1A (defeatable)  
6 x Removable 4-pin  
screw connectors  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
16¾" x 6" x 15"  
(425mm x 152mm x 381mm)  
Paging Connections:  
1 x Mono RCA (input);  
1 x Mono RCA (output)  
Rack Space Requirements:  
Weight:  
3U  
33 lbs (15kg)  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
KEYPADS  
Problem  
Solution  
Keypad does not backlight  
a) Make sure backlight jumper is in place.  
b) Make sure 14-pin ribbon connector is properly connected between Main and  
Numeric Keypad (see page 21).  
Keypad backlight is too bright  
Confirm proper Keypad Backlight Jumper position (see page 20).  
IR receiver installed in Keypad  
does not work  
a) Eliminate interference from light sources, (sunlight, halogen, fluorescent, etc.)  
that may be interfering with or locking-up the IR receiver.  
b) Move Keypad away from source of interference.  
c) Remove the IR receiver from the keypad and mount it in a different location.  
POWER  
Problem  
Solution  
System will not power up  
a) Confirm that the AC ON LED is illuminated. If it isn’t, make sure that the power cord is  
firmly plugged-into the C4630 SE’s POWER CONNECTOR and into a live AC outlet.  
b) Keypad button is stuck under bezel, causing continuous IR code transmission.  
Keypads 4 – 6 will not power up  
Switch the ZONE 4 – 6 KEYPAD POWER switch on the C4630 SE rear panel to  
INTERNAL position.  
the  
Source components plugged into  
switched outlets do not turn ON  
when the system is turned ON  
POWER switches on components must be in ON or STANDBY position.  
C4630 SE locks-up (zones will not  
turn ON or OFF) or acts erratically  
Eliminate AC power line noise by connecting C4630 SE AC cord to a power  
conditioner.  
AUDIO  
Problem  
Solution  
No audio from source  
a) Is the source ON?  
b) Is the source’s line audio out connected to appropriate Source Input (not  
Source Output) on the C4630 SE? (See page 11.)  
c) Is source playing?  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
AUDIO (continued)  
Problem  
Solution  
No audio in zone  
a) Are speakers connected?  
b) Is zone ON?  
c) Is zone volume turned up?  
d) Check zone’s MAXIMUM VOLUME/DEFAULT VOLUME settings in Sonance Control  
Manager software.  
No Paging signal in zones.  
a) Be sure device’s 12V Page trigger input is connected to C4630 SE’s CONTROL  
INPUT (see page 16).  
b) Be sure Page trigger device is outputting 6 – 24V AC/DC.  
c) In an expanded system (multiple C4630 SEs) be sure the Paging audio source  
is connected to the PAGE IN jack on the primary C4630SE (see page 17).  
d) In an expanded system, be sure PAGE IN/OUT jacks are connected between  
C4630 SEs in an expanded system (see page 17).  
No audio in zones driven by secondary a) Be sure the Source Outputs on the primary C4630 SE (the one connected to  
C4630 SEs in an expanded system  
the source components) are connected to the Source Inputs on the secondary  
C4630 SE(s). See page 13.  
b) Check the Sonance Control Manager Volume Offset settings for sources on  
secondary C4630 SEs (should be ‘0’.) See page 30.  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIERS  
Problem  
Solution  
Keypad or remote VOLUME UP/DOWN  
commands change volume in all sub-  
zones when using external multi-  
channel amplifier for sub-zone  
expansion  
a) Make sure the specific Zone FIXED/VARIABLE output switch is in the FIXED (IN)  
position (see page 13).  
b) Make sure the Zone’s DEFAULT and MAXIMUM VOLUMES are set at their appropriate  
maximum volume in Sonance Control Manager software to achieve proper  
audio level in sub-zones. See page 29.  
Keypad or remote VOLUME UP/DOWN  
do not adjust volume when using an  
external amplifier.  
Make sure the specific Zone FIXED/VARIABLE output switch is in the VARIABLE (OUT)  
position (see page 13).  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
INFRARED CONTROL  
Problem  
IR commands are not being routed  
to specific source components  
Solution  
a) IR emitters must be plugged into PROGRAMMED IR jacks (see page 15).  
b) IR commands must be programmed in Macro Editor to output from a specific  
PROGRAMMED IR port (see page 34). Default Port output follows Source Input  
number (Port 1 = Source 1, etc).  
c) Programmed IR cannot be used in expanded systems (multiple C4630 SEs)  
No IR output at primary C4630 SE  
from keypad button presses  
IR LINK(s) must be connected in parallel (daisy-chained) between C4630 SEs in  
expanded systems.  
connected to secondary  
C4630 SE(s) in an expanded system  
C4630 SE remote does not control  
the C4630 SE unit  
a) Remove the batteries, wait about 10 seconds and reinstall the batteries. Use  
only alkaline batteries.  
b) Keep the remote off of static surfaces like carpet or rugs.  
C4630 SE remote does not control  
source components  
a) Make sure the IR emitters are properly attached over the IR receivers on the  
fronts of the source components and properly connected to the C4630 SE.  
(In some cases the emitter may need to be moved closer to or further away  
from the component being controlled.)  
b) Be sure IR commands for source components (i.e. Play, Pause, Skip Forward,  
Skip Backward) have been properly programmed-into C4630 SE Keypad  
macros for the source control buttons in each zone in Sonance Control  
Manager software (see pages 31 – 42).  
Source does not respond to IR  
command(s) output by C4630 SE  
a) Check Sonance Control Manager to be sure the proper command has been  
programmed-into a keypad button (see pages 31 – 42).  
b) Confirm that you have programmed the command for the correct component.  
If the desired component is not in the IR library, try programming commands  
from other models of the same component type from that manufacturer.  
c) Use the OptiLinQ IR Learner to re-learn the command from the original  
remote into a new IR library and re-program the keypad macro (see page 36).  
d) Make sure the IR emitter(s) are connected to the proper PROGRAMMED IR output  
or to the COMMON IR output (see page 15).  
e) Make sure the IR Routing switch is in the proper position (see page 15).  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
SERIAL CONTROL  
Problem  
Solution  
No RS-232 communication with an  
external device  
a) Is the external device ON?  
b) Is the external device connected with the proper RS-232 cable? Check the  
configuration of the external device’s RS-232 port. The C4630 SE’s RS-232  
pin configuration is:  
Pin 2 = Receive (Rx), pin 3 = Transmit (Tx), Pin 5 = Ground (Gnd).  
c) Are the ‘baud rate’ and ‘format’ of the external device properly configured?  
See page 40.  
d) Is the external device properly configured to send/receive?  
e) Are the ASCII text serial commands programmed in Sonance Control  
Manager correct? See page 40.  
f) If using Hex commands, be sure the Macro Editor screen’s HEX MODE button  
is pressed before inputting the Hex command (see page 40).  
g) If the C4630 SE is being serial-controlled by the external device, make sure  
that all C4630 SE macros are purged of all RS-232 commands (see page 50).  
PROGRAM MANAGER  
Problem  
Solution  
The USB connection gives a  
Windows error: DEVICE NOT DETECTED  
a) Disconnect and re-connect the USB cable from the C4630 SE and/or the  
computer.  
b) Re-install the USB driver in the computer.  
c) Confirm that you have made the proper computer Com Port selection and  
connection.  
d) Unplug the USB cable from the C4630 SE, select DOWNLOAD TO DEVICE on the  
Sonance Control Manager and then re-connect the USB cable to the C4630 SE.  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Technical Assistance and Service  
If you have any questions about the operation or installation of this product, please call our Techniical  
Assistance Department on any business day at (800) 582-0772 or (949) 492-7777; from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.,  
Pacific Time.  
If your product should need repair or service, contact your Sonance Authorized Dealer for help, or use the following pro-  
cedure:  
1. Prior to calling Sonance, note the product’s model number, serial number, purchase date, and the name and address of  
the dealer where you purchased the product.  
2. Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above number(s) and describe the problem the unit is experiencing.  
If they determine that the product requires service, they will transfer you to our Customer Service Department, who will  
issue you a Return Authorization (RA) Number.  
Important: You must have prior authorization to return your product to Sonance!  
3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair, pack the unit in its original shipping carton. If needed, you  
can obtain replacement packaging from us for a small charge. Note: it is best if you place the box into an additional  
outer “overcarton” before shipment to minimize a chance of theft in shipment. Please include a copy of the original bill  
of sale inside the package.  
4. Contact a package delivery service such as United Parcel Service or Federal Express to arrange prepaid (not collect)  
shipping. Do not use the U.S. Postal Service.  
Important: Freight collect shipments will be refused.  
5. Write the Return Authorization Number on the outside of the shipping carton.  
6. Ship the packaged unit to:  
Quality Assurance Department  
Sonance  
212 Avenida Fabricante  
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531  
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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
Limited Warranty Coverage (U.S.A. Only)  
Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials and  
workmanship for a period of five (5) years, provided the product was purchased from a Sonance Authorized Dealer.  
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Authorized Sonance Dealer  
from whom they were purchased, or to the Sonance factory at the address listed on this instruction manual. Freight collect  
shipments will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of  
transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If, upon examination at  
the factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer, it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any  
time during this warranty period, Sonance or the Authorized Sonance Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this  
product at no additional charge, except as set forth below.  
If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, Sonance, at is sole option, may replace the unit  
with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the  
mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface modification is required, Sonance assumes no responsibility or lia-  
bility for such modification. All replaced parts and product become the property of Sonance. Products replaced or repaired  
under this warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.  
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence,  
inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit,  
or service, repair or modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by Sonance. This Warranty  
also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions. This Warranty is in lieu of all other  
expressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, the purchaser’s sole  
remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Sonance be liable for any incidental or conse-  
quential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if Sonance or a Authorized Sonance Dealer  
has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may  
not apply. All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not  
allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation  
does not apply.  
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS  
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a partic-  
ular purpose, or otherwise. The warranty is limited to Sonance products registered herein and specifically excludes any  
damage to loudspeakers and other allied or associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this prod-  
uct. Sonance shall, in no event, be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from any breach of this warran-  
ty or otherwise. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.  
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System Notes:  
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