Page 2 - Russound CA4 System Installation Manual; Safety Instructions; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual 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 shoc...
Page 3 - USER SECTION; Installation Overview; TABLE OF CONTENTS; System Use; REFERENCE SECTION
3 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual USER SECTION Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 4Component Guide Controller Front / Rear Views ....................................................................
Page 4 - pROdUCT OVERVIEW; Key features include:
4 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual pROdUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for choosing the Russound ® CA4 controller amplifier to enhance your home with multiroom audio. The CA4 caters to homeowners who want control over their multiroom audio systems with such capabilities as infrared (IR) tools to manag...
Page 5 - CONTROLLER FRONT ANd REAR; Front Panel
5 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual CONTROLLER FRONT ANd REAR Zone LED indicators Power Indicator Front Panel Zone 4 Variable RCA Output Audio Source inputs Routed IR Outputs RS232 Connection RJ-45 Expander Jack Wall Port RJ-45 Connections 12VDC Trigger Common IR Mute Input Power Cord Connecti...
Page 6 - KEYpAd USAGE & FEATURES; source selection for all zones that are powered on.; Setting Bass and Treble
6 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual KEYpAd USAGE & FEATURES CA4-KP User Menu The User Menu allows the user to adjust the audio properties and features of a particular zone. The audio features that can be adjusted are: Bass, Treble, and Loudness. Additional features that are selectable are ...
Page 7 - Setting Loudness
7 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual KEYpAd USAGE & FEATURES Setting Loudness Enter the User Menu. 1. Press the source button to select Source 3 (lower left) for Loudness. The 2. window will blink. Press the volume up button to turn the feature ON, or the volume down 3. button to turn it OF...
Page 8 - Setting All ON Participation / Party Mode; Enable / Disable All ON Participation
8 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual KEYpAd USAGE & FEATURES Setting All ON Participation / Party Mode Enable / Disable All ON Participation This setting will allow the keypad to respond to an All ON command. The default setting is All ON Participation Enabled. Enter the User Menu. 1. Press...
Page 9 - REmOTE CONTROL
9 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual REmOTE CONTROL S1 Zone Control S2 S3 S4 ALL OFF ON OFF DISC Source Keys - Use these keys to select specific sources on the keypad and to set which source the remote will control. Power - Turn the selected source on or off. Menu - Display the menu for the sel...
Page 10 - INSTALLATION OVERVIEW; Ventilation Requirements
10 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Ventilation Requirements IMPORTANT: The CA4 should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Do not block vents above or to the sides of the unit, as it requires ventilation for proper...
Page 11 - SYSTEm CONFIGURATION; Keypad Configuration
11 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual SYSTEm CONFIGURATION / / / / Keypad Configuration Controller / Keypad Configuration The CA4 Wall Port jacks are located on the rear of the controller. These RJ-45 ports must be connected to the corresponding jacks on the wall port. Each keypad is then conne...
Page 12 - KEYpAd FRONT ANd REAR
12 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual KEYpAd FRONT ANd REAR Source Identification (labels provided) Volume Indicator LEDs shows increases from left to right Increase Volume Select Source Decrease Volume IR Receiver Power and Red LED talkback CA4 Keypad (front) with Decora® Trim Plate Jumper wil...
Page 13 - WALL pORT FRONT ANd REAR
13 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual WALL pORT FRONT ANd REAR CA4 Wall Port (rear) Speaker terminals Four pair 8 ohm speakers Two channels each RJ-45 Keypad Connections Connect to each keypad RJ-45 Connections Use included CAT-5 cables to connect the controller to the Wall Port. CA4 Wall Port ...
Page 14 - INSTALLATION; Wall Port Installation; All four connections from the controller to the wall port must; Speaker Outputs
14 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual INSTALLATION Wall Port Installation Pick an unobtrusive location close to the controller that all cables (speaker 1. and keypad) can be routed to.Install an electrical box, using a UL/CSA approved plastic single-gang (18 2. ci or deeper) electrical box. If ...
Page 15 - Keypad installation
15 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual INSTALLATION Keypad installation Ensure it is possible to run the wire to the location you have chosen. 1. To install a single-gang keypad, you will need to use a UL/CSA approved 2. plastic single-gang (18 ci) electrical box.Route CAT-5 wire to the electric...
Page 16 - CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS; Zone 4 Fixed/Variable Audio Output; The CA4 has two line Audio outputs on Zone 4. These zone audio output
16 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS Zone 4 Fixed/Variable Audio Output The CA4 has two line Audio outputs on Zone 4. These zone audio output connections feature a stereo line out RCA connection for a fixed and/or a variable line level output. When connected to Variable,...
Page 17 - 2VDC Mute Trigger In; send the signal into both Mute In jacks so all zones will be muted.; Note; : The CA4 will not accept a paging audio input however, if used with; 2VDC System Trigger Out; Sample Trigger Connections
17 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual Triggers 12VDC Mute Trigger In When 12VDC is applied to the Mute In, the system will fully mute all zones on the controller. The connections for the trigger are made using a two-conductor cable with 1/8" male mini-plug jacks. The tip is positive (+) and...
Page 19 - Refer to the diagram below for connections.; Dual Controller Source Connections
19 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual Linking Two Controllers Two CA4 controllers can be linked together for a system that supports eight zones and four sources. This setup requires two controllers, a CAT-5 linking cable, RCA "Y" adapters, two wall ports (CA4-WP), and up to eight keypad...
Page 20 - and the Source Audio input number located on the CA4.; IR Connections; control additional non-source components.
20 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual Source Audio Connections The CA4 supports up to four audio sources. The Source Inputs are located on the rear panel. Connect each source using quality RCA signal cables. Connect the Left and Right Audio outputs from each source to the corresponding inputs o...
Page 21 - of the sources and wall port to the controller.; SYSTEm USE; Troubleshooting; ports. Doing so might damage the equipment or cause a malfunction.
21 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual Start up Connect the speakers and keypads to the wall port. Make all connections 1. of the sources and wall port to the controller. Note: All four connections from the controller to the wall port must be made, even if there will be less than 4 keypads conne...
Page 22 - REmOTE CONTROL pROGRAmmING; Programing a Device; Checking the Codes
22 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual REmOTE CONTROL pROGRAmmING Programing a Device To control universal TV, VCR or DVD, cable or satellite receivers, amplifier or tuner, and auxiliary devices with the CA4-RC you need to program the remote. You will need to install the batteries and have enoug...
Page 23 - Deleting all learned keys in a specific mode; Programming a learned key
23 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual REmOTE CONTROL pROGRAmmING Deleting all learned keys in a specific mode Press and hold SET until the LED blinks twice. 1. Press 9-7-6. 2. Press a source key twice to delete all the learned keys for that source. The LED blinks 3. twice.Repeat step 3 for anot...
Page 24 - REmOTE CONTROL - dEVICE COdES
24 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual MANUFACTURER’s CODES Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers Accuphase 30382 Acurus 30765 Adcom 30577, 31100 Aragon 30765 AudioSource 30011Bel Canto Design 31583Bose 30674 Carver 30892 Curtis Mathes 30300Durabrand 31561 GE 30078 Harman/Kardon 30892JVC 30331 Kenwoo...
Page 30 - TECHNICAL SpECIFICATIONS; Max Source Audio Input:; **Keypad connections are to the Wall Port. There are no direct
30 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual TECHNICAL SpECIFICATIONS Controller (CA4) Dimensions: 16.9" x 8.75" x 2" ( 50 x 429 x 223mm) Weight: 6.9 lbs. (3.1kg) Power Supply: VAC 100V to 240V @50-60Hz 110W (Auto Select) Audio Source Inputs: 4 Max Source Audio Input: 2.3 Vms Input Impedan...
Page 31 - WARRANTY; Warranty; Russound
31 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual WARRANTY Warranty The Russound CA4 controller, and CA4-WP wall port are fully guaranteed against all defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase. During this period, Russound will replace any defective parts and correct ...
