Russound A-BUS A-H4D Instruction Manual

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JrBUS

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In-Wall,

for

Instruction Manual

A-BUS

The
Multi-Room Audio
other essential components
etc.),
high-quality

A-BUS
to remote locations with a single 8-conductor cable
technology provides many advantages over other methodsofaudio distribu­tion, including: simple, single
components; infrared controlofthe optional
and

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SYSTEM

product you

OVERVIEW

have

just

purchasedisan

System.Itis

and

creates

a versatile whole-house audio
sound

for

yearstocome.

technologyisa

new,

innovative methodofproviding high quality audio

CAT-5

system

power status.

A-BUS

Systemiscomprisedofcomponents from

ree

areas.

A-BUS Amplified Modules:
room's

speakersaswellasthe control for those
be

used

for

each

should
Amplified
Control

Keypad

are

examplesofA-BUS

room you

(with built-inIRreceiver)

A-BUS Hubs: All componentsofthe
to a Hub located near your source equipment.
nection

for

source

equipment, volume controls, infrared emitters

supply.

The

A-H484, A-H4, A-H4D,

The

A-H484, A-H4,

wall

Decora©

Power Supply:
24VDC!4A

unitisan

and

A-H2

style unit.

The

power supply plugs into the

example.

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A-H4D

4-Zone

A-BUS

a component which, when combined with

your

source

wiring

The

Module contains both the amplifier for the

choose

Amplified

A-BUS

and

are

surface-mount units.

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visitusat:

Hub

System

integral partofthe

equipment

system

scheme;

A-KP2

to control.

and

Modules~

A-H2

USA

(receiver,CDplayer,

that will fill your rooms with

suchasCAT-5.

infrared controlofsystem

amplified

eachofthe following

speakers.

The

A-VC2

system

mustbewired centrally

The

Hub provides the con-

are

examplesofA-BUS

Hub.

The

Russound

A-BUS

keypad

module;

One

Module

Russound

Amplified Volume

and

The

A-H4Disan

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A-BUS

A-KP2

power

Hubs.

A-PS

in-

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Hub
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Expansion Hub,

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with
the
professional

A-H4D

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2) 4

3)

4) Power

5)

6)

6) Decora®

7)

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Status
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each

installation

KEY

1 source

commonIRoutputs

Status

Link In
Plug-in

Front-panel
and

Status

A-BUS

in-wall,

with

A-BUS

Amplified

Amplified

which

plugs

installation,

componentinyour

procedures described

electronics

installer.

FEATURES

audio

input

and

power

input

with

input

and

Out

connection

faceplate

connections

for

(2-gang)

4-zone,

l-source

Modules. The

Modules

into

when

the

sideofthe

review

the

system.Ifyou

hereinorelsewhere,

loop

output

selector

A-H4Dx

for

jumper

Expansion

Audio,IREmitters, Power,

SPECIFICATIONS

Supply:

Power:

Connection:

Connection:

Connection:

Connections:

LIMITED WARRANTY

The

Russound

all

defectsinmaterials
tive
For
instructions.Ifserviceisnecessary,itmustbeperformedbyRussound.
returnedtoRussoundatthe
damage
Russound
byanagencyorperson
destructionofcomponents
willbemadeatthe
Russoundatthe
required.Besuretopackina
rialtoprotect

A-H4Disfully

parts

and

this

correct

warranty to

and

shipping

assumesnoresponsibility

owner's

the

unit from

A-PS. 24VDC/4A.

12VDC/l00mA.

CAT-5, 110
CAT-5, 110
8-pin

1/8" Male. Tip

3.54"W

8 oz. (226g)

guaranteed

and

workmanship.

any

defectinworkmanship

apply,

the

unit

owner's

damage

are

not

not

owner's

for

specifically

duetoimproper

expense.Toreturn

expense,

along

corrugated

damageintransit.

Punchdowns
Punchdowns

female

connector

(+),

x 2.91"H x

for

Two

(2)

During

mustbeinstalled

expense

considered

defects

authorizedinwritingbyRussound.

with a
container with at

years

this

period

without

and

with prior written
defects

resulting

use

voids

for

note

the

repairs,

explaining

Audio

Distribution

A-H4D

used

with

can

the

A-H4D.

manuals

included

are unsureofany

(on rear)

Hub

sleeve H

1.456"0

from

and

under

from

warranty.Inthese

(90x74x37mm)

the

dateofpurchase

Russound

will

charge

used

abuseorservicing

the

least3inchesofresilient

replace
for either
accordingtoits

The

permission.

the

termsofthe

unit

mustbeshipped

the

natureofthe

accomo-

A-H4Dx

of

consult

against

any

defec-

partsorlabor.

written

unit

must

Accidental

warranty.

performed

Damagetoor

cases

the

repair

service

mate-

a

be

to

INSTRUCTIONS

II

AMPLIFIED

FOR

CONNECTING

MODULES

AND

USING

RUSSOUND

II

MODEL

A-H4Dx

A-H4D.

REFERTOTHE

EXPANSION

HUB

DIAGRAMS

INSIDE.

Connect
using
110
CAT-5
conductors).

IIIR

CommonIROutputs. ConnectanIR
eachofthe 4IRconnectors on the
use
to the A-H4D).
Amplified Module
This
from

II

The

- Visually confirms when the source component

- When the source component

The
switched

To

- Move the status jumper on all Amplified Modules

- Move the jumper

- Using a

When the source
Amplified Module's
source
turn

IMPORTANT: When the status feature
(i.e.,
accessories

four

(4)

A-BUS Amplified Modules to the A-H4D Hub

CAT-5

cables.

Both the Hub

punchdwon connectors

cable

(use

a punchdown tool with a

and

the Amplified Modules

for

the 8 individual conductorsofthe

110

blade to insert the

EMITIERS

emitter suchasthe

frontofthe A-H4D (you

only

oneIRemitterifyou've connected a single source directly

TheIRsignal

is

routedtothe A-H4D's CommonIRoutputs.

allows remote operationofsources suchasCD,

each

zone.

thatisreceived through a zone's

STATUS

status feature provides

also

turn

will

status feature requires

enable the status feature:

"Enabled" position.

adapter, connect the coaxial plug
the

Hub,

source component.

is

off

supplied with power) in order to ensure proper operation

off

AC

outlet.

on

Russound

and plug the adapter into a switchedACoutletonthe

isonand supplying status voltagetothe

LED

turned off, all Amplified Modules

(the A-VC2 will mute).

suchasthe A-LC2

two

functions:

is

is

turned off, all Amplified Modules

that

the source component

the A-H4D to the "2-3" position.

Model 846C 120V!12VDC or comparable

endtothe

indicator will illuminate green. When the

is

Local

Source Input Module.

STATUS

that

areonwill also

enabled,itmustbeused

845.1

DVDorDSS

on

has

a

to

the

input

Hub,

use

to

need

on

with

the

The

A-H4Dxisan

for

tons
A-H4D. Multiple A-H4Dx Hubs

own A-PS power supply.

II

Although the A-H4D

multiple audio sources
home theater receiver. Connecting to a receiver gives the A-H4D
access
audio source
by using the Audio Out

II

The

24VDC!4A power supply.
unswitchedACoutlet

II

A-KP2 keypads
A-KP
ally using the rotary knob.
then sources
ingitat

II

Install the A-H4D near your receiver and source components. Check
all connections and test the system's operation before installing the
A-H4D into the wall. Using the included hardware, install the
A-H4D into a standard

4 additional Amplified Modules.Itplugs into the sideofthe

SOURCE

to any audio source connectedtothat

POWER

A-H4D Hub and Amplified Modules

OPERATION

RC

remote control. A-VC2 volume controls

theIRwindow onanA-KP2 keypad.

MOUNTING

Expansion Hub

has

only 1 audio input,itcanbeconnected to

via

is

connected directly,itcanbeshared

on

for

canbeadded.

the

Tape

the A-H4D.

the A-H4D

2 or Zone 2

that

provides connec-

Each

A-H4Dx requires its

outputofa stereo or

receiver.Ifa single

with

the receiver

SUPPLY

are

powered by the A-PS

The

A-PS shouldbeplugged into

(one

thatislive all the time).

canbeoperated manually or by using the optional

are

If

you installedIRemitters

canbeoperated with their own remote control by

UL!CSA

approved electrical J-Boxasshown.

an

operated manu-

(see

Step

2),
aim-

CONNECTION

DIAGRAMS

FOR

RUSSOUND

MODEL

A-H4D.

REFERTOTHE

INSTRUCTIONSONBACK.

DIAGRAMS

ARE

NOTTOSCALE.

Standard method:

Connect

multiple

sources

via

Tape2or

Zone

2 outputofReceiver

CD

Decora®

faceplate

DSS

VCR

DVD

110

punchdown connectors

on Amplified Module

J-Box

Emitter attaches
to

each

source
component's
IR

window

l1

+12V=-=-=

200mA

+~-

V+v-L+L-R+R-IR

5T

110

punchdown connectors on rear of A-H4D

·'I:G

ili

i

3

,'h-

POWER

+24V=-=-=

4A+~-

A-H4D

Connection

Hub

rAUDIOIN,

~!i

~@

l1

o 0

o 0

A-H4Dx

Expansion

Modules

~~to~H4D

~

Connector

mQIDl

for

A-H4Dx

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~.:.

a.

~~~~O

A-BUS

To

use

Status

feature:

Move

to

1/2-31/

position

and

enable

statusonALL

Amplified Modules

-------------+---,

to switchedACoutlet

A-KP2

~

"0

Id

~

o

Audio

Receiver

A-KP

RC

(optional)

Audio

Receiver

Alternate method:

Connect

source

directlytoA-H4D

and

loopitbacktothe

Receiver

o

o

Audio

Receiver

•

A-VC2

1Vrms

+24VDC,20mA

3to60 seconds
RJ45

connector

3.5mm mono

IR

output

jack

1.75"W x2.875"H x 1.75"D
(45x73x45mm)

3.5

oz.

(100g)Weight:

Input Sensitivity:
Power Requirements:

Switching Delay:

CAT-5

Connections:

IR

Emitter Connection:

Dimensions (in-wall):

A-LC3

Features

Auto turnONof

zone when used

with

A-K5L

keypad

IR

emitter

output

forIRcontroloflocai source
Stereo audio input
Automatic switching between local and main source
Switching sensitivity adjustment
Switching delayadjustment

A-LC3

Specifications

A-LC3

Local

Input

Module

for

A-BUS'

System

Installation

Manual

A-LC3

Overview

The Russound

A-LC3isan

in-wall local source

input

mod-

ule used

with

A-BUS· hubs and controllers in a distributed

audio system.

An

A-LC3

in a room lets a local source or
portable audiocomponent be heard over the room's
speakers independently from other rooms in

the

A-BUS

system.
The

A-LC3

connects between the

A-BUS

hub/controller

and

an

A-BUS

amplified keypad

via

CAT-5

cable. The

A-

LC3

automatically selects betweenanindependent local

source

(e.g.,

portableCDplayer) and the sourceofan

A-BUS

system. It

can

be used

with

both single- and multi-

source

A-BUS

hubs/controllers.

This product

maybecoveredbyone or moreofthe following

patents:

US

#7,181,023, #6,389,139;EP#1004222,AU#739808,

NZ

#502982,

Mexico

#241196,

Canada

#CA2301062

A-BUSisa registered trademark of

LeisureTech

Electronics Ply

Ltd Australia

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Safety

Instructions

1.

Read

Instructions-All

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

be

read

before

the

applianceisoperated.

2. Retain Instructions· Thesafety and operating instructions should

be

retained

for

future

reference.

3.

Heed

Warnings-All

warningsonthe

applianceinthe

operating

instructions

shouldbeadhered

to.

4.

Follow

Instructions-All

operating

and

user

instructions

should

be

followed.

5.

Water

and

Moisture'

The

appliance

should

notbeused

near

water;

for

example,

near

a bathtub,

washbowl,

kitchen

sink,

laundry

tub,

in

a wet

basement,ornearaswimming

pool.

6.

WallorCeiling

Mounting *

The

appliance

shouldbemountedtoa

wallorceiling

onlyasrecommendedbythe

manufacturer.

7.

Heat -

The

appliance

shouldbesituated

away

from

heat

sources

suchasradiators,

heat

registers,

stoves,orother

appliances

(includ-

ing

amplifiers)

that

produce

heat.

8.

Power

Sources-The

appliance

shouldbeconnectedtoa

power

supply

only

ofthe

type

describedinthe operating

instructionsoras

markedonthe

appliance.

9.

GroundingorPolarization-Precaution

shouldbetakensothat

the

groundingorpolarization

meansofan

applianceisnot

defeated.

10.

Object

and

liquid

Entry*Care

shouldbetakensothat

objects

do

not

fall

and

liqUids

are

not

spilled

into the

enclosure

through the

openings.

11.

Damage

Requiring

Service*The

appliance

shouldbeserviced

by

qualified

service

personnel

when:

The

power

supply

cordorthe

plug

has

been

damaged;

Objects

have

fallen,

liquid

has

been

spilled

into the

appliance

The

appliance

has

been

exposedtorain

The

appliance

does

not

appear to operate

normally

The

appliance

has

been

droppedorenclosureisdamaged.

12.

Servicing-The

user

should

not

attempt to

service

the

appliance

beyond

that

describedinthe

operating

instructions.

All

other

servic-

ing

shouldbereferredtoqualified

service

personnel.

13.

Care-From

timetotime

you

should

wipe offthe

front

panel

with a

soft

dry

cloth.

Limited

Warranty

The

Russound

A-LOisfully

guaranteed

for

two

(2)

years

from

the

dateofpurchase

against

all

defectsinmaterials

and

workmanship.

During

this

period

Russound

will

replace

any

defective

parts

and

correct

any

defectinworkmanship

without

charge

for

either

partsorlabor.

For

this

warrantytoapply,

the

unit

mustbeinstalled

and

used

accordingtoits

written

instructions.Ifserviceisnecessary,itmustbeperformed

by

Russound.

Russound

assumesnoresponsibility

for

defects

resulting

from

abuse

or

servking

performedbyan

agencyorperson

not

specifically

authorizedinwriting

by

Russound.

Damagetoor

destructionofcomponents

duetoimproper

use

voids

the

warranty.

In

these

cases

the

repair

will

be

madeat

the

owner's

expense.

Accidental

dam·

age

and

shipping

damage

are

not

considered

defects

under

the

termsofthe

warranty.

To

return

for

repairs,

the

unit

mustbeshippedtoRussoundatthe

owner's

expense,

along

withaReturn

Authorization

number

and

documentation

explaining

the

nature

d

the

servke

required.

Any

produet

returned

without

prior

written

permission

will

be

returnedtosender.

Russound

sells

products

only

through

authorized

Dealers

and

Distributorstoensure

thatcustomers

obtain

proper

support

and

service.

Any

Russound

product

purchased

fromanunauthorized

dealer

or

other

source,

including

retailers,

mail

order

sellers

and

online

sellers

will

notbehonoredorserviced

under

existing

Russound

warranty

policy.

Any

saleofproductsbyan

unauthorized

sourceorother

manner

not

authorizedbyRussound

shall

void

the

warrantyonthe

applicable

product.

Qrlmn,1D

Ul6500

CetifiOOID

CANC5A

The 3.5mm

monoIRoutput

jackisusedtoconnect

a Russound

IR

emittertoa local source and transmit

commands from

the

A-BUS

keypadtothe local source

if

remotely located (suchasa closetorcabinet). When

the

local source

inputisactive,

alliR

codes sent

through

the

keypad will be routedtotheIRemitter

outputonthe

A-LC3

(these commands will also be senttotheIRoutput

of

the last source selectedbythat

keypad andtothe

Common

IR

outputonthe

hub/controller,

not

routed

onlytothe

A-LC3).

Copyright ©

2008

Russound'

All

rights reserved.

All

trademarks

are

propertyoftheir

respective

owners.

Russoundisnot

respon~

sible for typographical errors or omissions. Specifications

sub-

ject tochange without notice.

7

IR

Output

Jack

for

Local

Source

8 Installation

Check all connections and test

the

system's operation

before installing the

A-LC3

into

the

wall. Using

the

included hardware, install

the

A-LC3

into

a standard ULI

CSA

single-gang electrical J-box.

9

Auto

ON/OFF

with

A-K5L

The

A-LC3

allows a local sourcetoplay

through

that
room's speakers, insteadofwhat's playingonthe main
source, and its volume

is

controlled using

that

room's

amplified keypad.
When

the

local sourceisactivated,

the

A-LC3

automatically turnsON(ifitis

OFF)

the

A-K5L

keypad

in the zone.

Ifthe

keypadison,

when

the

local source

becomes active

it

overrides the main source audio in

that

room, and when inactive, returns

the

roomtothe

main

source audio.
When the

A-LC3isactive

with

the

A-K5L keypad,

the

local source will

turn

the

keypadONto

a

preprogrammed volume. This value (LsVol)

is

set in

the

A-K5L

programming menu.

The

A-K5L

LCD

screen displays

"Ls

On"toindicate the

local source

has

turned

the

zone on.Ifthe

keypad

is

turned

off

but

the

local source

inputisstill active, the

keypad returns

to

the

"Ls

On" state.

When the

A-LC3

loses the signal (no audio present on

the

line level inputs),

the

A-LC3

turns

off

the

A-K5L.

The

zone status

LED

remains

lit

until

the

A-K5Lispower

cycled.

CONNECTION

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

A-LC3.

REFERTONUMBERED

DIAGRAMONREVERSE.

1

RJ45

Connector

for

CAT-5

(Hub/Controller) 6

Line

Level

Input

for

Local

Source

The

RJ45

"Hub"

input

provides a connection

for

the

The Line Input with autosensing gold-plated stereo

RCA

CAT-5

cable from an

A-BUS

hub/controller.

Use

the

jacks provides a stereo line-level audio

input

foralocal

T568A

wiring

standard. The recommended

maximum

source with an

RCA

cable connection.

length for standard

CAT-5

cableis150 feet. Before

connecting the

A-LC3,

disconnect

the

power supply

from the

A-BUS

hub/controller

and disconnect

the

Status

power supply

if

used.

4

Adjustment

for

Switching

Delay

The rotary

trim

potentiometer

provides adjustment

of
source switching delay. This adjustment determines
the

timeittakestoreturntothe

main source after

the

local source signalisno longer detected. Fully

counter-clockwise

is

the

lowest level; turn

the

trim

screw

clockwise

until

switching occurs.

3

Adjustment

for

Switching

Sensitivity

The rotary

trim

potentiometer

provides adjustment

of
source switching sensitivity. This adjustment determines
the level

of

signal

that

must

be present before the

A-LC3

will switch from

the

main sourcetothe

local source. Fully

counter-clockwise

is

the

lowest level; turn

the

trim

screw

clockwise until switching occurs.

2

RJ45

Connector

for

CAT-5

(Keypad)

The

RJ45

"Keypad"

input

provides a connection

for

the

CAT-5

cabletothe

amplified keypad.

Use

the T568A

wiring standard. The recommended maximum

length

for standard

CAT-5

cableis150 feet. Before connecting

the

A-LC3,

disconnect

the

power

supply from

the

A-BUS

hub/controller and disconnect

the

Status

power

supply

if

used.

5

Sensitivity

and

Switching

Delay

LED

The green

LED

indicator nexttothe

sensitivity
adjustment control helps the installer set the levels
during installation.

When

the

A-LC3ispoweredbythe

hub/controller

(through

RJ45

connection),

the

LED

flashes three times
to

confirm

hub

connection. This takes

1.5

seconds,

during which

time

the

local source will

not

be looking
for external audio. After this period, normal operation
is

initiated, andifany external audioissenseditwill be

routed

to

keypads. This short power-up delay also allows

A-K5L

keypadstoproperly

boot

up.Itis

important

not

to

send any codestoit

beforeitis

fUlly on-line,asthe

system couldgooutofsync.
The

LED

turns on

when

the

A-LC3

switchestothe

local

source input.

Use

the

sensitiVity adjustment

with

local

source audio present

until

the

LEDisjust

above steady

ON,

then turn the sensitivity adjustment and additional

1/8th turn.

1Vrms

+24VDC,20mA

3to60 seconds
RJ45

connector

3.5mm mono

IR

output

jack

1.75"W x2.875"H x 1.75"D
(45x73x45mm)

3.5

oz.

(100g)Weight:

Input Sensitivity:
Power Requirements:

Switching Delay:

CAT-5

Connections:

IR

Emitter Connection:

Dimensions (in-wall):

A-LC3

Features

Auto turnONof

zone when used

with

A-K5L

keypad

IR

emitter

output

forIRcontroloflocai source
Stereo audio input
Automatic switching between local and main source
Switching sensitivity adjustment
Switching delayadjustment

A-LC3

Specifications

A-LC3

Local

Input

Module

for

A-BUS'

System

Installation

Manual

A-LC3

Overview

The Russound

A-LC3isan

in-wall local source

input

mod-

ule used

with

A-BUS· hubs and controllers in a distributed

audio system.

An

A-LC3

in a room lets a local source or
portable audiocomponent be heard over the room's
speakers independently from other rooms in

the

A-BUS

system.
The

A-LC3

connects between the

A-BUS

hub/controller

and

an

A-BUS

amplified keypad

via

CAT-5

cable. The

A-

LC3

automatically selects betweenanindependent local

source

(e.g.,

portableCDplayer) and the sourceofan

A-BUS

system. It

can

be used

with

both single- and multi-

source

A-BUS

hubs/controllers.

This product

maybecoveredbyone or moreofthe following

patents:

US

#7,181,023, #6,389,139;EP#1004222,AU#739808,

NZ

#502982,

Mexico

#241196,

Canada

#CA2301062

A-BUSisa registered trademark of

LeisureTech

Electronics Ply

Ltd Australia

l~Russound~

28-1272 Rev. 1

04/01/08

5

Forbes

Rd.

Newmarket,NH03857,

USA

Tel

603.659.5170 •

Fax

603.659.5388

e-mail:

te<h@russound.(om

Safety

Instructions

1.

Read

Instructions-All

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

be

read

before

the

applianceisoperated.

2. Retain Instructions· Thesafety and operating instructions should

be

retained

for

future

reference.

3.

Heed

Warnings-All

warningsonthe

applianceinthe

operating

instructions

shouldbeadhered

to.

4.

Follow

Instructions-All

operating

and

user

instructions

should

be

followed.

5.

Water

and

Moisture'

The

appliance

should

notbeused

near

water;

for

example,

near

a bathtub,

washbowl,

kitchen

sink,

laundry

tub,

in

a wet

basement,ornearaswimming

pool.

6.

WallorCeiling

Mounting *

The

appliance

shouldbemountedtoa

wallorceiling

onlyasrecommendedbythe

manufacturer.

7.

Heat -

The

appliance

shouldbesituated

away

from

heat

sources

suchasradiators,

heat

registers,

stoves,orother

appliances

(includ-

ing

amplifiers)

that

produce

heat.

8.

Power

Sources-The

appliance

shouldbeconnectedtoa

power

supply

only

ofthe

type

describedinthe operating

instructionsoras

markedonthe

appliance.

9.

GroundingorPolarization-Precaution

shouldbetakensothat

the

groundingorpolarization

meansofan

applianceisnot

defeated.

10.

Object

and

liquid

Entry*Care

shouldbetakensothat

objects

do

not

fall

and

liqUids

are

not

spilled

into the

enclosure

through the

openings.

11.

Damage

Requiring

Service*The

appliance

shouldbeserviced

by

qualified

service

personnel

when:

The

power

supply

cordorthe

plug

has

been

damaged;

Objects

have

fallen,

liquid

has

been

spilled

into the

appliance

The

appliance

has

been

exposedtorain

The

appliance

does

not

appear to operate

normally

The

appliance

has

been

droppedorenclosureisdamaged.

12.

Servicing-The

user

should

not

attempt to

service

the

appliance

beyond

that

describedinthe

operating

instructions.

All

other

servic-

ing

shouldbereferredtoqualified

service

personnel.

13.

Care-From

timetotime

you

should

wipe offthe

front

panel

with a

soft

dry

cloth.

Limited

Warranty

The

Russound

A-LOisfully

guaranteed

for

two

(2)

years

from

the

dateofpurchase

against

all

defectsinmaterials

and

workmanship.

During

this

period

Russound

will

replace

any

defective

parts

and

correct

any

defectinworkmanship

without

charge

for

either

partsorlabor.

For

this

warrantytoapply,

the

unit

mustbeinstalled

and

used

accordingtoits

written

instructions.Ifserviceisnecessary,itmustbeperformed

by

Russound.

Russound

assumesnoresponsibility

for

defects

resulting

from

abuse

or

servking

performedbyan

agencyorperson

not

specifically

authorizedinwriting

by

Russound.

Damagetoor

destructionofcomponents

duetoimproper

use

voids

the

warranty.

In

these

cases

the

repair

will

be

madeat

the

owner's

expense.

Accidental

dam·

age

and

shipping

damage

are

not

considered

defects

under

the

termsofthe

warranty.

To

return

for

repairs,

the

unit

mustbeshippedtoRussoundatthe

owner's

expense,

along

withaReturn

Authorization

number

and

documentation

explaining

the

nature

d

the

servke

required.

Any

produet

returned

without

prior

written

permission

will

be

returnedtosender.

Russound

sells

products

only

through

authorized

Dealers

and

Distributorstoensure

thatcustomers

obtain

proper

support

and

service.

Any

Russound

product

purchased

fromanunauthorized

dealer

or

other

source,

including

retailers,

mail

order

sellers

and

online

sellers

will

notbehonoredorserviced

under

existing

Russound

warranty

policy.

Any

saleofproductsbyan

unauthorized

sourceorother

manner

not

authorizedbyRussound

shall

void

the

warrantyonthe

applicable

product.

Qrlmn,1D

Ul6500

CetifiOOID

CANC5A

The 3.5mm

monoIRoutput

jackisusedtoconnect

a Russound

IR

emittertoa local source and transmit

commands from

the

A-BUS

keypadtothe local source

if

remotely located (suchasa closetorcabinet). When

the

local source

inputisactive,

alliR

codes sent

through

the

keypad will be routedtotheIRemitter

outputonthe

A-LC3

(these commands will also be senttotheIRoutput

of

the last source selectedbythat

keypad andtothe

Common

IR

outputonthe

hub/controller,

not

routed

onlytothe

A-LC3).

Copyright ©

2008

Russound'

All

rights reserved.

All

trademarks

are

propertyoftheir

respective

owners.

Russoundisnot

respon~

sible for typographical errors or omissions. Specifications

sub-

ject tochange without notice.

7

IR

Output

Jack

for

Local

Source

8 Installation

Check all connections and test

the

system's operation

before installing the

A-LC3

into

the

wall. Using

the

included hardware, install

the

A-LC3

into

a standard ULI

CSA

single-gang electrical J-box.

9

Auto

ON/OFF

with

A-K5L

The

A-LC3

allows a local sourcetoplay

through

that
room's speakers, insteadofwhat's playingonthe main
source, and its volume

is

controlled using

that

room's

amplified keypad.
When

the

local sourceisactivated,

the

A-LC3

automatically turnsON(ifitis

OFF)

the

A-K5L

keypad

in the zone.

Ifthe

keypadison,

when

the

local source

becomes active

it

overrides the main source audio in

that

room, and when inactive, returns

the

roomtothe

main

source audio.
When the

A-LC3isactive

with

the

A-K5L keypad,

the

local source will

turn

the

keypadONto

a

preprogrammed volume. This value (LsVol)

is

set in

the

A-K5L

programming menu.

The

A-K5L

LCD

screen displays

"Ls

On"toindicate the

local source

has

turned

the

zone on.Ifthe

keypad

is

turned

off

but

the

local source

inputisstill active, the

keypad returns

to

the

"Ls

On" state.

When the

A-LC3

loses the signal (no audio present on

the

line level inputs),

the

A-LC3

turns

off

the

A-K5L.

The

zone status

LED

remains

lit

until

the

A-K5Lispower

cycled.

CONNECTION

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

A-LC3.

REFERTONUMBERED

DIAGRAMONREVERSE.

1

RJ45

Connector

for

CAT-5

(Hub/Controller) 6

Line

Level

Input

for

Local

Source

The

RJ45

"Hub"

input

provides a connection

for

the

The Line Input with autosensing gold-plated stereo

RCA

CAT-5

cable from an

A-BUS

hub/controller.

Use

the

jacks provides a stereo line-level audio

input

foralocal

T568A

wiring

standard. The recommended

maximum

source with an

RCA

cable connection.

length for standard

CAT-5

cableis150 feet. Before

connecting the

A-LC3,

disconnect

the

power supply

from the

A-BUS

hub/controller

and disconnect

the

Status

power supply

if

used.

4

Adjustment

for

Switching

Delay

The rotary

trim

potentiometer

provides adjustment

of
source switching delay. This adjustment determines
the

timeittakestoreturntothe

main source after

the

local source signalisno longer detected. Fully

counter-clockwise

is

the

lowest level; turn

the

trim

screw

clockwise

until

switching occurs.

3

Adjustment

for

Switching

Sensitivity

The rotary

trim

potentiometer

provides adjustment

of
source switching sensitivity. This adjustment determines
the level

of

signal

that

must

be present before the

A-LC3

will switch from

the

main sourcetothe

local source. Fully

counter-clockwise

is

the

lowest level; turn

the

trim

screw

clockwise until switching occurs.

2

RJ45

Connector

for

CAT-5

(Keypad)

The

RJ45

"Keypad"

input

provides a connection

for

the

CAT-5

cabletothe

amplified keypad.

Use

the T568A

wiring standard. The recommended maximum

length

for standard

CAT-5

cableis150 feet. Before connecting

the

A-LC3,

disconnect

the

power

supply from

the

A-BUS

hub/controller and disconnect

the

Status

power

supply

if

used.

5

Sensitivity

and

Switching

Delay

LED

The green

LED

indicator nexttothe

sensitivity
adjustment control helps the installer set the levels
during installation.

When

the

A-LC3ispoweredbythe

hub/controller

(through

RJ45

connection),

the

LED

flashes three times
to

confirm

hub

connection. This takes

1.5

seconds,

during which

time

the

local source will

not

be looking
for external audio. After this period, normal operation
is

initiated, andifany external audioissenseditwill be

routed

to

keypads. This short power-up delay also allows

A-K5L

keypadstoproperly

boot

up.Itis

important

not

to

send any codestoit

beforeitis

fUlly on-line,asthe

system couldgooutofsync.
The

LED

turns on

when

the

A-LC3

switchestothe

local

source input.

Use

the

sensitiVity adjustment

with

local

source audio present

until

the

LEDisjust

above steady

ON,

then turn the sensitivity adjustment and additional

1/8th turn.

CONNECTION

DIAGRAM

FOR

A-LC3.

REFERTOTHE

NUMBERED

INSTRUCTIONSONREVERSE.

DIAGRAMS

ARE

NOTTOSCALE

.

=

Local

source

-

Satellite receiver

A-C68

controller

RCA

cables

~,.

•.....

of..

8-ohm speakers

~I.O

"""0

o:\.Y~",'

0

•.

~::~

A-LRC2

~

remote
control

IR

emitter

CAT-S

cable

A-KSL

~~8----'O~AT-5r----cable

_~

~[je

Speaker (

(;7

@ cable ®

.-

MaxCAT-5
length

of

750

feet

IROUT

@

rAUDIOIN,

~~

A-LC3

(front)

A-LC3

(back)

o

A-LC3

(side)

RJ-45

usingT568A Wiring Standard

12345678

iiiIiii

I

A-KSL

(back)

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CAT-S

cable

A-H484 ­alternate
hub choice

CONNECTION

DIAGRAM

FOR

A-LC3.

REFERTOTHE

NUMBERED

INSTRUCTIONSONREVERSE.

DIAGRAMS

ARE

NOTTOSCALE

.

=

Local

source

-

Satellite receiver

A-C68

controller

RCA

cables

~,.

•.....

of..

8-ohm speakers

~I.O

"""0

o:\.Y~",'

0

•.

~::~

A-LRC2

~

remote
control

IR

emitter

CAT-S

cable

A-KSL

~~8----'O~AT-5r----cable

_~

~[je

Speaker (

(;7

@ cable ®

.-

MaxCAT-5
length

of

750

feet

IROUT

@

rAUDIOIN,

~~

A-LC3

(front)

A-LC3

(back)

o

A-LC3

(side)

RJ-45

usingT568A Wiring Standard

12345678

iiiIiii

I

A-KSL

(back)

L _

...£Oo~~.~

.~~

.-0--.

CAT-S

cable

A-H484 ­alternate
hub choice