Russound CA-LCD.2 - Manuals

Page 3 - ONTENTS

3 C ONTENTS Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Possible System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Unpacking and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 4 - POSSIBLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS; RODUCT; UNPACKING; Figure 1

4 Congratulations on your recent purchase of a Russound CAi-Series multi-room controller. This four/six-zone, four-source,multi-room controller is the heart of an affordable whole-house audio distribution system. High-current, stereo, poweramplifiers are built into the Russound CAi allowing simple c...

Page 5 - ETTING

5 TOOLS NEEDED The following information will indicate some tools andmaterials necessary for a complete installation: • 4 twisted pair communication wire (commonly referred to as CAT-5). This wire will be used to connect the keypadsin each zone to the controller. Stranded, 16 Gauge mini-mum, CL3 rat...

Page 6 - SOURCE INPUT CONNECTIONS; – Source names should be written below; SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; – Wire color should be written below; EAR; Figure 3

6 SOURCE INPUT CONNECTIONS Your source inputs are located at the top left corner of theback panel. Connect each source output, left and right, usingquality signal cables / patch cables to the CAi source input.Label each cable the name of your source and the inputnumber of the CAi you have selected. ...

Page 8 - WIRING AT THE CONTROLLER; Type; CLEAN INSTALLATIONS; EYPAD; Figure 9 –

8 WIRING AT THE CONTROLLER CAi System keypads are wired with CAT-5 wire. It is inexpen-sive and color coded for ease of installation. Due to thequalities of CAT-5 wire, when using it for keypad controlwire with the CAi-Series, it is recommended to use the fol-lowing color code for maximum performanc...

Page 9 - NSTALLING; Connector on; BRO

9 PUNCHDOWN TERMINALS Figure 11 – Punchdown Terminal on CAi keypad The CAi Keypads come with 110 punchdown terminals. Theseterminals are quick, easy to install and provide a strong con-nection. Punchdown terminals require the use of a punch-down tool. One has been provided with this kit. Press wires...

Page 10 - DSC

10 SETTING THE KEYPADS Before a keypad is installed into the j-box, turn on thepower so that you can operate the keypad. CA-LCD.2 Only: The amber and the green backlight bright- ness can be individually set. Note the brightness controls arelocated on the side of the keypad. Adjust to the desiredbrig...

Page 11 - SPEAKER INSTALLATION; • If you are installing in-wall speakers, follow the instruc-; PEAKER; • Make sure that the voltage selector, located on the rear

11 SRM-2.1 SPEAKER RELAY MODULE OPTION The optional SRM-2.1 module works with CA-LCD.2 keypad’s12V trigger output. This unobtrusive wall-mount deviceallows you to automatically switch to whole house audio ina zone containing existing audio equipment. Example: In abedroom with a stereo system, the st...

Page 12 - OPERATING THE MAIN UNIT; When the power switch is engaged, the CAi; PERATION

12 OPERATING THE MAIN UNIT • Power switch: When the power switch is engaged, the CAi power indicator will be lit an amber color. The CAi should beleft on at all times. The unit will consume very little powerunless the zones are on and active. The unit has a stand-bymode when the zones are inactive. ...

Page 14 - KEYPAD WIRING PROTECTION CIRCUIT; GND

14 CA6.4i • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 KHz ( +/- 1 dB ) • 20 Watts RMS / Channel @ 8 Ω • 12 Channels / 6 Stereo Amplifiers • Total Harmonic Distortion: .01% • Signal to Noise Ratio: 89 dB min, “A” weighted • Power Supply: 110/220V High Current Torroidal • ETL listed. Conforms to UL Standard UL1...

Page 15 - COMBINING ADDITIONAL IR RECEIVERS

15 The Russound CAi-Series Controllers are fully guaranteed for Two (2) years from the date of purchase against all defects inmaterials and workmanship. During this period Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect in workman-ship without charge for either parts or labor. For t...