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Page 3 - ONTENTS

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

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

4 Congratulations on your recent purchase of a Russound CA-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 CA allowing simple con...

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. 16 Gauge minimum, 2conductor 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. Although the source input names are silkscreened on the back of the CA, these names are for refer-ence only. Any type of source equipment can be connectedto any input. Connect each source output, left ...

Page 7 - Figure 5; 2-VOLT TRIGGER OUTPUT; Figure 6; CONNECTING THE INFRARED COMPONENTS; • In order for your CA to transmit the IR signal from the; NOTE; : All IR outputs are common; Figure 8; - IR Emitter Connections; CONNECTING THE IR LINK; 2VDC Power In; REAR OF

7 ZONE PRE-AMP OUTPUTS (CA4.4PI ONLY) In applications where more power than the 20 watts perchannel is desired, connect one or more zones of the CA4.4pito an external amplifier. Using standard RCA connectors,wire from the pre-amp outputs of the CA4.4pi to the ampli-fier's inputs. A typical applicati...

Page 8 - WIRING RUNS UP TO 100 FEET; Number; EYPAD; BROWN; Figure 9 –

8 WIRING RUNS UP TO 100 FEET For wiring runs of up to 100 feet in length, we recommendthe use of CAT-5 wire. It is inexpensive and color coded forease of installation. Due to the qualities of CAT-5 wire, whenusing it for keypad control wire with the CA-Series, it is rec-ommended to use the following...

Page 9 - PUNCHDOWN TERMINALS; NSTALLING; Connector on

IR GND +12V CH SEL SEL3 SEL1 BAL VO L 2 1 3 6 5 4 8 7 9 PUNCHDOWN TERMINALS Figure 11 – Punchdown Terminal on CA-KP.2 and CA-LCD The CA-KP.2 and CA-LCD come with 110 punchdown termi-nals. These terminals are quick, easy to install and provide astrong connection. Punchdown terminals require the use o...

Page 10 - SETTING THE KEYPADS; The amber and the green backlight brightness; SOURCE CONTROL KEYPADS OPTION; - Installing the DSC or DAN

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 Only: The amber and the green backlight brightness can be individually set. Note the brightness controls arelocated on the side of the keypad. Adjust to the desiredbrightne...

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 SPEAKER INSTALLATION • If you are installing in-wall speakers, follow the instruc- tions provided with your speakers for mounting. • Connect each speaker wire to the correct polarity (+,-). Figure 16 - Wire Polarity S PEAKER I NSTALLATION - + FINALLY!!! • Make sure that the voltage selector, loca...

Page 12 - OPERATING THE MAIN UNIT; When the power switch is engaged, the CA; OPERATING THE CA KP.2 KEYPAD; Once the unit is on, the knob can be; PERATION

12 OPERATING THE MAIN UNIT • Power switch: When the power switch is engaged, the CA power indicator will be lit an amber color. The CA 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 13 - OPERATING THE CA-LCD KEYPAD; -IR Confirmation LED

OPERATING THE CA-LCD KEYPAD 1) Display: The LCD panel displays the name of the source selected and the volume level. 2) Source: The source button is pressed to select one of the four sources to listen to. Press the source button until thedesired source is selected. The source will be displayed onthe...

Page 14 - KEYPAD WIRING PROTECTION CIRCUIT; CA Keypad Connector; GND

14 CA6.4 • 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 UL14...

Page 15 - COMBINING ADDITIONAL IR RECEIVERS

15 The Russound CA-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 th...