Russound BGK3 User Manual
BGK3
iBridge Power Dock Kit
Installation Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Safety Instructions
Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
1.
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
2.
instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance in the
3.
operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions - All operating and user
4.
instructions should be followed.
Water and Moisture - The appliance should not
5.
be used near water; for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so
6.
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings, or
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
Heat - The appliance should be situated away from
7.
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Power Sources - The appliance should be connected
8.
to a power supply only of the type described in
the operating instructions or as marked on the
appliance.
Grounding or Polarization - Precaution should be
9.
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of
an appliance is not defeated.
10.
Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
11.
recommended by the manufacturer.
Non-Use Periods - The power cord of the appliance
12.
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time. To remove all power
(supply mains) from the appliance, remove the plug
from the wall outlet.
Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
13.
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through the openings.
Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
14.
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, liquid has been spilled
into the appliance;
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally;
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
is damaged.
Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the
15.
appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product overview .................................................................................................................... 4
Back panel connections ........................................................................................................
Installation for RNET control ...............................................................................................
Sample RNET system configuration .................................................................................
Installation for IR control ......................................................................................................
Sample IR system configuration ........................................................................................ 9
Behavior of LEDs ....................................................................................................................
5
Operation using RNET keypads ........................................................................................
6
Technical specifications ......................................................................................................
7
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................
8
10
11
12
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
What it does
The iBridge Power Dock Kit (BGK3) allows a user to integrate an iPod into
a Russound RNET audio system without running new wires. The kit's main
components are the iBridge Power Dock (BGD2), the iBridge Dock Adapter
(BGDA) and the iBridge Controller Adapter (BGCA).
The BGD2 Power Dock is portable because it is powered by and communicates
over the home's electrical wiring through its companion piece, the BGDA. The
third component, the BGCA is mounted at the multiroom controller location
and is used to pull information from the electrical line and convert it back to
RNET, IR signals and analog audio.
The iBridge Power Dock has a standard 30-pin dock connector and supports
most iPod models. It ships with five well adapters for later iPod models (newer
models are sold with well adapters). It provides power to the iPod to keep it
charged while docked and connected to the system.
The iBridge Power Dock can also be used in an IR-controlled audio system.
Regardless of which type of audio system, a maximum of four iBridge Power
Docks per system, and each Power Dock requires its own Dock Adapter and
Controller Adapter.
How it works
The Power Dock employs RNET Power Line Carrier (PLC) technology to send
audio, RNET control and IR signals between the RNET controller and the iBridge
Power Dock over the home’s existing electrical wiring.
Configuration consists of setting the iBridge Power Dock as a peripheral source
in the RNET controller programming. The BGCA connects to the controller for
audio and RNET control. The iBridge Power Dock connects to the BGDA with a
CAT-5 cable. Once the two adapters are plugged into power outlets, a simple
binding procedure ensures both ends of the system have found each other and
are communicating.
After the initial successful binding procedure, the Power Dock and its adapter
can be moved from room to room without worrying about running wires.
Installation and configuration constraints
Surge protectors, power strips and uninterruptible power supplies must be
•
PLC-friendly and/or Home Plug approved. Other models will compromise
power line communication.
•
GFCI outlets may hinder the PLC performance if they employ filtering and
surge suppression as well. Check with the manufacturer.
•
Surge duplex outlets may hinder the PLC performance if they employ
certain types of filtering Check with the manufacturer.
•
The PLC protocol used in the iBridge Power Dock system (Home Plug) does
not function properly when an alternate protocol such as DS2™ is being
used within the home. Removing the competing devices, or switching the
competing device to the same protocol will resolve this issue.
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BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS
Power Dock
Bind
BGD2 Power Dock
Power Input - for
connecting AC power cord
Source/function selector
8-position switch for selecting
(back)
Dock Adapter port - RJ45 CAT-5
connector to BGDA Dock Adapter
-
source input or function
Binding button -
recessed button
initiates binding
process with BGCA
BGCA Controller Adapter
(back)
RNET Link ports - RJ45 CAT-5 connectors
for control and feedback connection to
RNET system
BGDA Dock Adapter
(back)
IR input - 3.5mm IR connection
to multiroom system for IR
control of iPod in Power Dock
Audio outputs - Stereo RCA
connections to multiroom
controller source inputs
Power Dock port
-
RJ45 CAT-5
connector to BGD2
Power Dock
Power - 2 pronged
AC plug, nonpolarized and
non-grounding
OS Update port - 4 pole connector for updating device
firmware ( Russound Programming Cable P/N 2500-521065)
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