In today’s entertainment-rich
world, being able to access audio and video easily and conveniently is a key consideration
to avoid the ugly wires and clutter of different types of hardware in each room.
Incognito™ provides the answer fusing stylish interior
design principles with hi-fi and entertainment, delivering your hi-fi to exactly
where you want it. Incognito is the ultimate discreet and easily installed way
of bringing the benefits of your hi-fi to all the rooms of your home.
With a range of options to suit all homes and budgets, Incognito
is truly the most flexible multi-room system available today.
System Overview
The Cambridge Audio Incognito
System 12 is an easy way to add high-quality audio to any 12 rooms of your home.
With this system, each of the 12 rooms will have (1) KP10 Amplified Incognito
Keypad and (1 Pair) of Mordaunt Short AC161 in ceiling two-way speakers. Each
pair of the Mordaunt Short in ceiling speakers connect to the amplified keypads
via Monster Cable in- wall rated speaker cable. Each Incognito keypad then connects
to the included audio hub via Monster Cable CAT5 cable which is also included.
Power is provided to the keypads by the audio hub with the use of the included
PS10 power supply. Up to 6 different sources (ie. cd player, mp3, music server
et cetera) can be connected to the audio hub using optional standard RCA audio
cables. Each of the 12 rooms can then enjoy music from any 1 of the 6 sources
at the same time! Keypads can control the source selection, volume, bass and
treble. In addition, each keypad has an IR (Infa-Red) receiving window that
allows you to use the included learning remote control or the native remotes
of the sources to completely control the sources remotely in each of the rooms.
Using the remote control in any of these rooms will be just like standing right
in front of your sources!!
Cambridge Audio
Incognito System 12 Features:
- 12 Rooms (Zones) of Audio
- 6 Sources (ie. cd player,
mp3, ipod, zune, cable or satellite box, am/fm tuner et cetera)
- 12 Amplified Keypads
(1 for each room), keypads provide power to the speakers, allows for source
selection, volume control and bass/treble adjustments. Using the infared IR
receiving window with either the included learning remote control or your
sources native remote controls allows for full control of each source device
as if you were right in front of them!!
- Ultra high-quality Mordaunt
Short in ceiling speakers (1 pair for each room, 12 pairs total) ensures your
music doesn't sound like rubble!
- Backlit learning remote
control (1 included) allows for full control of your sources remotely from
your rooms
- Infared IR Emitters (6
included) transmit data received from each of the Infared IR receiving windows
of the keypads to your source components. These adhesive backed Emitters are
attached directly below each of the sources IR receiving windows, the other
end attaches to the included audio hub using a standard 1/8" jack.
Confused? Call us
toll-free 1-800-795-0399, Mon-Fri 9a-5p CST, we'll be happy to help!
Here's What's Included:
- Cambridge Audio Incognito
AH10 Audio Hub, qty 3
- Cambridge Audio Incognito
KP10 Amplified Keypad, qty 12
- Cambridge Audio Incognito
PS10 Power Supply (connects to AH10), qty 3
- Cambridge Audio Incognito
LR10 Backlit Learning Remote Control, qty 1
- Cambridge Audio Incognito
IR10 Infared IR Emitter, qty 6
- Mordaunt-Short AC161
6 1/2", 2-way ultra high-quality in-ceiling speakers, qty 12 pairs
- Monster Cable S16-2-CL
EZ1000, 1000ft. roll of in-wall rated speaker cable, qty 1 rolls (1000ft.
total)
- Monster Cable DS350-C5E-EZ1000
CAT5 data cable, qty 1 roll (1000ft. total)
- Monster Cable RJ45-H20
Cat 5 Connectors, qty 1 pack (20 connectors included)
- Cambridge Audio Incognito
CK10 audio hub coupling cable, qty 2 sets
How do I wire this
system?
- Sources connect using
standard RCA audio cables to the audio hub (AH10).
- IR Infared data transmission
connects from the audio hub to the IR receiving window of each source using
the IR10 IR Infared Emitters (included), 1 for each of your 6 sources.
- The audio hub (AH10)
connects to each keypad (KP10) using a single run (for each keypad location)
of CAT5 Cable (included).
- The CK10 audio hub coupling
cable set connects the AH10 audio hubs together.
- Each keypad (KP10) connects
to 1 pair of speakers using two runs (left & right) of speaker wire (included).
- Power is provided to
the AH10 audio hub using the PS10 power supply, then power is transmitted
from the AH10 to each keypad via each run of CAT5 cable. Don't forget about
power for your source components, you will most likely need a power strip
of some sort such as the Monster
Power center MP HTS 1000 MKII.
What else may I
need?
- If your home is new construction,
you will need standard size junction box's for each of your keypad locations.
If your home is a retrofit, you should only need the junction boxes if you
are not replacing existing volume control locations.
- You will need to be sure
you have a power outlet where you plan your home run location to be (the location
you wish to have your source equipment and audio hub located)
- You will need standard
RCA style audio
cables for each source device you wish to connect.
- If you are not a very
handy person, you may wish to find a local installer to help with your installation.
Cambridge Audio has been at
the forefront of British hi-fi for more than thirty five years. Since its inception
in 1968, Cambridge Audio has brought some of the most innovative and technologically
advanced products to market.
During the ‘70s, the P40, P50 and P110 amplifiers established
the international reputation of the Cambridge Audio brand. The ‘80s saw
Cambridge Audio launch the world’s first two-box CD player. In the ‘90s,
the DacMagic was the first product in the company’s history to win an
esteemed What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Best Buy award. The new Millennium saw
Cambridge Audio continue to innovate with its award winning DAB digital tuners
and of course the highly-acclaimed Azur range.
Cambridge Audio has a philosophy of using only the finest quality
components, all models are developed using state-of-the-art test and measurement
equipment and feature the latest technology. This commitment to engineering
excellence, combined with state of the art manufacturing facilities, means every
Cambridge Audio product offers the best possible performance. Prior to launch,
all designs undergo rigorous evaluation involving meticulous listening and fine
tuning.
But the main reason for Cambridge Audio's success... our people.
We employ nearly 80 colleagues, the majority at our London headquarters, including
over 20 engineers in a dedicated research and development facility. Every member
of our team shares the same passion for hi-fi and home cinema as you –
our customers. That’s why we always go the extra mile to make sure we
only produce products we're proud enough to take home – and trust us we
do!
Cambridge Audio products are distributed in over 45 countries
and the company turns over in excess of $40 million.
