500 Series Multi-Room

Imagine…

A beautiful sounding hi-fi in every room of your home.

No wires, no ugly black boxes, no hassle.

Think hidden technology, stylish wall mounted

keypads, discreet in-ceiling speakers.

Now realise your dream.

Our cutting edge design makes this all possible

at a price you can afford.

What is the Opus 500 Series Multi-Room?

Opus Technologies is backed by Mordaunt-Short, a British hi-fi company, who for more than 30 years have been award

winning industry leaders in loudspeaker technology...

The Opus 500 Series Multi-Room is an innovative, yet wonderfully easy-to-use,

‘whole house’ entertainment system.

You can enjoy up to six hi-fi or video sources, independently,

or simultaneously, anywhere in your home.

In every room where the system is installed, Opus’ keypads and

sleek remote handsets can give total control of your

entire CD and DVD collection and access to a choice of radio stations.

The Opus WCU500 wall control units are an object lesson in

design, combining functionality with elegant simplicity, resulting

in a system interface that provides every zone with full system

control. Status is confirmed via a large easy to read liquid crystal

display that clearly indicates the source selected as well as other

system functions.

1 Built in clock with alarm and sleep timer

2 Indication that selected source is shared

3 High contrast wide viewing angle backlit display clearlyindicates system status

4 Local input allows connection of a local source, such asa bedroom TV or VCR for every room

5 Menu system conveniently hides less frequently usedfunctions such as the setup of bass, treble, balance etc.

6 Wide angle IR receiver allows full remote control of allsystem functions

7 One touch access to your favourite radio station or disc

8 Frequently used CD/Multi-changer/tuner source function control

9 Volume bar gives a permanent display of current volume level

Opus Wall Control Unit

The wall control units fit into either a standard UK (single 47mm BS4662) or American (double J-box) back-box, making them exceptionally simple to fit.

Actual size

A single control unit allows you to listen to up to six AV sources (DVD,

Single or Multi-changer CD, VCR, Mini Disc etc.) including the

system's built-in high sensitivity three

band RDS tuner.

Up to four zones

and four sub zones (eight rooms in total) may be driven by a single Master

Control Unit (MCU). By adding extra MCUs the system may

be further extended up to a maximum of 24

zones plus 24 sub zones (48 rooms

in total).

MCU500 Master Control Unit

MCU500 also available in black

SRC 500

Through our partnership with Marantz, Opus is able to deliver an

unprecedented level of integration with that

company's state-of-the-art hard-disk music server.

Imagine being able to store your entire family CD

collection – over 12,000 tracks – on one innovative,

user-friendly device. Integrating seamlessly with the Opus

500 Series system via four special ‘Opus’ outputs, you and your

family can simultaneously listen to different music in

four separate rooms and even browse the collection

by artist, genre etc., all clearly displayed on the

elegant Opus Wall Control Units.

www.marantz.com

Seamless Integration

Marantz DH9300 Hard Disk Music Server

VSU500 Video Switching Unit

For even more sophisticated installations an optional Opus

Video Switching Unit is available. The VSU adds full

Audio-Visual capability to the Opus 500 Series

system. Watch and control Satellite TV, Cable, DVD

and other visual sources from any room in the house.

SCU500 Serial Control Unit

The addition of an SCU to your system allows the Opus 500

Series to be integrated with a number of control systems

such as AMX, Crestron and Teletask thus allowing the

addition of touch-screens, integration with

heating/lighting/CCTV and other systems. USB, RS232 and RS422

connections are available.

CD player or Multi-changer DVD player or Multi-changerAdditional tuner

Add these and other source components, from virtually any brand of your choice, to your Opus system.

Learning Remote Control

Opus further demonstrates its versatility and superiority by providing as standard an

intelligent or ‘learning’ remote control unit.

The LRC500 simply learns the infra-red codes from your TV, video recorder, CD player, DVD

player and other sources, to provide full remote access to all your source component functions.

By connecting the LRC500 to the Master Control Unit's cloning port you can also download your

stored code data in a ‘once only’ operation thereby fully programming your Opus system with all of

your source codes in a matter of seconds.

Usable with any manufacturer’s source equipment the LRC500 even includes ‘local’ banks for control of a

bedroom TV, VCR etc. and a lighting bank for integration with automated lighting systems such as Lutron.

SRC500

System Remote Control

A further refinement of the system is that the Opus 500 Series can also be operated by use of this beautifully

styled diecast aluminum remote control.

From its slim profile the handset allows you to perform all of the functions of the keypad at a distance.

Choosing a source or even setting the system's alarm clock function can all be carried out from the

comfort of your couch and the design is so ergonomical and so tough that it can be left in the

hands of even the youngest user.

Remote Control Handsets

LRC500

DZM 20

A 20 watt per channel genuine hi-fi quality

amplifier ideally used to power either a pair of our

premium in-wall or ceiling mounted speakers.

Mounted in a convenient location within the

room (typically in a ceiling void) and featuring a

‘local’ input so that typically a bedroom TV can

be played through the multi-room speakers in that

room. The DZM20 requires no mains input as it is

simply powered by the Opus BTC1 cable from

the MCU500

DZM 50

Powered via a local mains input, the DZM50 is

capable of producing 50 watts per channel of

true hi-fi quality sound.

The DZM50 can be variously mounted to suit

convenience and the ‘local’ input facility enables

a bedroom hi-fi system or television to be

connected to the multi-room speakers in that

room.

DZM50s can also be chained where multiple

pairs of speakers are required.

DZM 100

The DZM100 is capable of delivering a mighty

100 watts per channel.

As with all Opus amplifiers, the DZM100 can

be easily located in a ceiling void or similar

location and allows a

bedroom television or audio system to

be connected and played through the multi-

room speakers in that zone. As with DZM50,

DZM100s can also be chained where multiple

pairs of speakers are required.

Zone Amplification Modules

Opus continues to break new ground with state-of-the-art digital

‘Class T’ zone amplifiers.

Their simple exterior hides a masterpiece of amplifier design. Essentially

containing separate pre and power amplifiers, the various functions

such as volume, bass, treble, balance etc., are micro-processor

controlled while the high efficiency power output stage generates very

low levels of heat, making it ideal for locating in confined spaces such

as ceiling voids.

Mordaunt-Short's 30 + years of expertise in the design and manufacture of

high quality speaker systems has been brought to bear in the development

of the Opus OS165CC and OS165CLP multi-room loudspeaker.

Renowned for their exceptional detail, transparency and musicality,

Mordaunt-Short has produced a speaker capable of

delivering spacious and dynamic

reproduction anywhere in the

home. While this shares many

of the features common to

Mordaunt-Short's highly acclaimed hi-fi loudspeakers, the drive unit and

crossover has been designed to take account of the angles, frequencies and

energy distribution characteristics of in-wall and in-ceiling applications.

The discrete visual design of this product ensures that it is the quality of the

audio performance rather than their appearance that holds

the attention. Where required, grilles may

also be painted to co-ordinate with

existing décor, rendering them

virtually invisible.

OS165CC

Opus Loudspeakers

Side Profile - OS165CCSide Profile - OS165CLP

How Does The Opus 500 Series Work?

The Opus 500 Series Multi-Room links your home entertainment equipment via a discretely situated Master Control Unit (MCU) to a number of zones

around your home (e.g. bedrooms or reception rooms) and sub-zones (e.g. en-suite bathrooms). These are individually accessed and controlled using Wall

Control Units and System Remote Controls. To connect these components together a specially developed balanced transmission cable is used, which,

unlike most multi-room systems, requires only a single run of cable to carry audio, data and power to and from each zone.

A single Master Control Unitwill serve up to eight rooms.

Kitchen

Bedroom

Opus BTC1 Balanced

Transmission Cable

Loudspeaker Cable

(Opus LSC-1 or similar)

CT100/RG6 Coaxial

Cable

Twin Screened Phono

Cable

Study

Family room

Conservatory sub zone

En-suite bathroom sub zone

WCU500Keypad

Opus MCU500

Opus DZM20 (or DZM50/100 withlocal mains power)

Hi-fi or video equipment fromvirtually any brand can be connected to Opus.Shown here is a typical system.

WCU300Keypad

DVD Player

Tuner

Multi DiscCD Player

FM aerial

MCU500 Also available in silver

Inputs 5 line level + built-in tunerInput impedance 100kFrequency response 20Hz 20kHz +/- 1dBTHD <0.006% 20Hz-20kHzS/N ratio >86dB 'A' weightedCrosstalk/Channel Separation >84dB 'A' weightedWavebands FM 87.5-108MHz

MW 522 kHz 1611kHAM 530 kHz

1710kHz (US version)LW 530kHz 279 kHz

Sensitivity FM 0.9uV (DIN)/1.2uV (IHF)AM/MW 18uV LW 30uV

S/N ratio FM Mono 77dB/Stereo 72dBAM/MW 53dBLW 50dB

Frequency response 20Hz-16kHz +/-2dBAntenna connections 75ohm / 300 ohmDimensions (max inc connectors)

W430mm x D395mm x H151mmWeight 32.5lbs (14.7Kg)

IR1

Stick-on infra-red emitters allowindividual, out of sight, control ofsource components. The IR1 blinksto indicate operation

RE3U and RE1U RackMount Ears Kit

These easily attachable ‘ears’ canbe fixed on to your MCU, VSU orSCU for mounting into a standard19" rack

FP500-XX Front Plates

Opus wall plate front panels areavailable in different finishes forcustomised installations. Contactyour dealer for furtherinformation

FPL500-XX Opus/LutronCombination Faceplate Kit

Allows a Lutron lighting panel tobe combined with an Opus WCUfor system integration. Availablein various colours

SCU500 Also available in black

Control Port 1 USB or RS232 or RS422Control Port 2 USB onlyControl Port 3 RS232 or RS422MCU connections 4 x 25 way D-types to

1 to 4 Opus MCU'sUSB standard USB 1.1, 'A' connector,

self poweredRS232 standard EIA/TIA-232 on 9 Pin

D connector (TIA457) at 9600N1RTS/CTS can be enabled or disabled

RS422 standard Full duplex, balanced at9600N1, 100 ohm RX termination

Dimensions (max inc connectors)W430mm D205mm H66mm

Weight 8.2Lbs (3.7Kg)

VSU500 Also available in black

Video Inputs 5 for source video, + CCTV andSTBY inputs (7 total)

Type Phono/RCA composite video, 75 ohmsVideo Loop Outputs One per input (7 total) Type Phono/RCA composite video, bufferedZone Video Outputs 4 (Zones A-D)Type Phono/RCA composite video, bufferedVideo bandwidth 65MHzDimensions (max inc connectors)

W430mm D205mm H66mm Weight 7.7Lbs (3.5Kg)

Specifications

For more detailed information on all Opus components see our website at www.opus-technologies.co.uk

Due to our process of continuous improvement design and specifications of actual units may vary and are therefore subject to change without prior notice.

DZM20

Power Output 20 W rms per channelS/N ratio < -80dB 'A' weightedCrosstalk/Channel separation < -85dB 'A'

weightedTHD Pre-amp <0.006% @ 1kHz

<0.02% 20Hz 20kHzPower-amp<0.03% @ 1kHz

<0.1% 20Hz 20kHzFrequency response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 3dBVolume control 80dB attenuation rangeTone ControlsBass +/-12dB @ 100Hz (2dB steps)Treble +/-12dB @ 10kHz (2dB steps)Dimensions (max inc connectors)

W205mm x D185mm x H56mmWeight 2.8lbs (1.3Kg)

DZM50

Power Output 50 W rms per channel S/N ratio < -82dB 'A' weightedCrosstalk/Channel separation < -86dB 'A'

weightedTHD Pre-amp <0.006% @ 1kHz

<0.02% 20Hz 20kHzPower-amp <0.03% @1kHz

<0.2% 20Hz 20kHzFrequency response 20Hz-20kHz +/-3dBVolume control 80dB attenuation rangeTone ControlsBass +/-12dB @ 100Hz (2dB steps)Treble +/-12dB @ 10kHz (2dB steps)Dimensions (max inc connectors)

W305mm x D180mm x H80mmWeight 11lbs (5Kg)

DZM100

Power Output 100 W rms per channel S/N ratio < -82dB 'A' weightedCrosstalk/Channel separation < -86dB 'A'

weightedTHD Pre-amp <0.006% @ 1kHz

<0.02% 20Hz 20kHzPower-amp <0.04% @ 1kHz

<0.2% 20Hz 20kHzFrequency response 20Hz-20kHz +/-3dBVolume control 80dB attenuation rangeTone ControlsBass +/-12dB @ 100Hz (2dB steps)Treble +/-12dB @ 10kHz (2dB steps)Dimensions (max inc connectors)

W305mm x D180mm x H80mmWeight 11.5lbs (5.2Kg)

OS165CC/OS165CLP

Frequency: 58Hz-20kHz±3dBSensitivity: 90dB SPL @ 1 watt/1 meterNominal impedance: 4 ohmsPower handling: 15-80 wattEnclosure type: In-ceiling infinite

baffle, front flush with ceilingDrive components: Two-way system

using one 0.5" (1.3cm) tweeter and one 6.5" (16.5cm) woofer

Crossover frequency: 4.5kHzVisible faceplate dimensions:

241.3mm diameter, 10mm deep/227mm diameter, 5mm deep

Mounting depth required (min) 100/75mmCutout dimensions: 206.4/190mmRecommended back air volume: 22 LitresWeight: 3.25 lbs. (1.5kg)

For more detailed information on Opus Multi-Room contact your professional Opus dealer or visit

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