Russound CA4 User Manual
CA4
Multizone Controller
System 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 USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash 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 sucient 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.
2.
Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.
Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.
Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions
should be followed.
5.
Water and Moisture - The appliance should not 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 lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
6.
Carts and Stands - The appliance should
be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer. An
appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be 7.
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
8.
Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so
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 ow of air through the ventilation
openings.
9.
Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including ampliers) that produce heat.
10.
Power Sources - The appliance should be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11.
Grounding or Polarization - Precaution should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.
12.
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.
13.
Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
14.
Non-Use Periods - The power cord of the appliance
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.
15.
Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through the openings.
16.
Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualied service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate
normally; or
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
is damaged.
Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the 17.
appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualied service personnel.
Precautions:
Power – WARNING: BEFORE TURNING ON THE POWER 1.
FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION
CAREFULLY.
2.
Do Not Touch The Unit With Wet Hands – Do not handle
the unit or power cord when your hands are wet or
damp. If water or any other liquid enters the cabinet,
unplug the unit from power immediately and take it to
a qualied service person for inspection.
3.
Location of Unit – Place the unit in a well-ventilated
location. Take special care to provide plenty of
ventilation on all sides of the unit especially when it is
placed in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, the unit
may overheat and malfunction. Do not expose the unit
to direct sun light or heating units as the unit internal
components temperature may rise and shorten the life
of the components. Avoid damp and dusty places.
4.
Care – From time to time you should wipe o the front
and side panels of the cabinet with a soft cloth. Do not
use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical
solvents or cloths since this may damage the nish or
remove the panel lettering.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
USER SECTION
Product Overview ...................................................................................................................4
Component Guide
Controller Front / Rear Views .......................................................................................... 5
Keypad Usage and Features ........................................................................................... 6
User Menu Settings ........................................................................................................6
Functions ............................................................................................................................ 7
All ON Participation Setting .........................................................................................8
Remote Control Features .................................................................................................9
INSTALLER SECTION
Installation Overview
Ventilation Requirements ..............................................................................................10
Installation ..........................................................................................................................10
Power Requirements .......................................................................................................10
Important Considerations .............................................................................................10
System Conguration
Controller / Keypad Conguration .............................................................................11
Keypad Front / Rear Views .............................................................................................12
Wall Port Front / Rear Views ..........................................................................................13
Installation
Wall Port Installation .......................................................................................................14
Speaker Outputs ...............................................................................................................14
Keypad Installation ..........................................................................................................15
Controller Connections
Zone 4 Fixed/Variable Audio Output.........................................................................16
Mute / 12 volt Trigger Out .............................................................................................17
RS-232 Interface ................................................................................................................18
Controller ID Settings ......................................................................................................18
Linking Two Controllers..................................................................................................19
Source Audio Connections ...........................................................................................20
IR Connections ...................................................................................................................20
INSTALLER SECTION (continued)
System Use
Start Up ................................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................21
Remote Control Programming .........................................................................................22
REFERENCE SECTION
Remote Control Device Codes ..........................................................................................24
Technical Specications ......................................................................................................30
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................31
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pROdUCT OVERVIEW
Thank you for choosing the Russound® CA4 controller amplier 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 manage the system from
anywhere in the house. Four source inputs, simplied programming, and user
adjustable sound controls make listening to music throughout the home easier
than ever.
Key features include:
Four sources delivered to four zones for sharing music throughout the •
home.
Scalable to 8 zones by connecting two CA4 units.•
A remote control with simplied programming and control via intelligent •
IR learning capabilities for quick setup.
Utilizes CAT-5 cables to carry the keypad and audio signals between the •
wall port and the controller.
All speaker and CAT-5 keypad cables are run to the wall port for easy •
connectivity.
A 12VDC 100mA trigger output •
15 watts per channel•
Source Grouping •
The CA4 kit ships with a remote control (CA4-RC), wall port (CA4-WP), four
CAT-5 cables, and four keypads (CA4-KP) for home audio one-touch control. The
user can adjust the bass, treble, loudness, and volume from each keypad. The
system includes an RS232 connection for integration with home automation
systems.
Russound’s controller/ampliers meet the needs of homeowners who want to
experience true audio delity throughout the home. With the CA4, customers
have a multiroom home audio solution at a cost-eective price.
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Typical Wiring Conguration
CONTROLLER FRONT ANd REAR
RJ-45 Expander Jack
RS232 Connection
Power Indicator
Routed IR Outputs
Zone LED indicators
Front Panel
12VDC Trigger
Mute Input
Common IR
Audio Source inputs
Wall Port RJ-45 Connections
Rear Panel
Power Cord Connection
Zone 4 Fixed RCA Output
Zone 4 Variable RCA Output
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KEYpAd USAGE & FEATURES
Source 2
Source 3 Source 4
Source 1
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 Source Grouping, and All
ON Participation. Source Grouping allows linked zones to listen to the same
source and follow any source changes on those linked zones. When All ON
participation is enabled, an All ON command will turn on any enabled zones
and allow the initiating keypad to act as the Master keypad and control the
source selection for all zones that are powered on.
To enter the User Menu, press and hold the Source button for 3 seconds
when the keypad is powered on. The Source windows will blink to indicate the
option ready for adjustment. Another 3-second press and hold of the Source
button (or a 9-second time-out) will return the keypad to regular operation.
The top left (Source 1) button will temporarily blink to indicate “Bass" is ready
for adjustment. Subsequent presses of the Source button will toggle through
Treble (Source 2), Loudness (Source 3), Source Grouping (Source 4) and All ON
Participation (all four Sources lit).
Once an option is selected, the Volume Up/Down buttons are used to adjust
settings. The volume indicator LEDs temporarily light to show the option
setting. A 3-second press and hold, or a 9-second time-out will return the
keypad to normal operation.
Setting Bass and Treble
Enter the User Menu.1.
Select Source 1 (upper left) for Bass or Source 2 (upper right) for Treble. 2.
The windows will blink to indicate the option for adjustment.
Press the volume up or down to adjust the settings. The LEDs above the 3.
volume up button will indicate the change. The middle LED will ash
when at.
Either press the Source button to go to the next option or exit the User 4.
Menu by a 3-second press of the source button or a time-out.
Bass
Loudness
Press Volume Up or
Down buttons to
adjust setting
Source window will blink to indicate the
option that is ready for adjustment
Treble
Source Grouping
All Sources Lit
- All ON Participation
Hold Source button to
enter or exit User Menu
Press Source button to
cycle through the menu
options
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Bass Setting Mode
Treble Setting Mode
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 OFF. The far right hand volume LED will indicate ON and
the far left hand volume LED will indicate OFF.
Either press the Source button to go to the next option or exit the User 4.
Menu by a 3-second press of the source button or a time-out.
Loudness Setting Mode
Source Group Setting Mode
Setting Source Grouping
Enter the User Menu.1.
Press and release the source button to cycle to and select Source 4 (lower 2.
right). The window will blink.
Pressing the volume up button will activate the feature and pressing the 3.
volume down button deactivates the feature. The far right hand volume
LED will indicate ON and the far left hand volume LED will indicate OFF.
Either press the Source button to go to the next option or exit the User 4.
Menu by a 3-second press of the source button or a time-out.
Go to another keypad that is connected to the 5. same controller and repeat
the procedure so that these zones will be linked and listening to the same
source. Any source changes on any of the linked keypads will be tracked
and updated on all source linked keypads. Volume control remains
independent as well as zone ON and OFF. Only zones connected to the
same controller can be source grouped.
Keypad Functions
Power ON/OFF: A press and release of the power, source or volume up /
down buttons will turn the keypad ON. A press and release of the power
button will turn the keypad and the backlighting OFF. Note: If there are other
keypads ON in the system the power button will remain lit.
Volume Adjustment: Upon initial powering of the keypad, the volume will
automatically ramp up to the factory set turn-on volume level. Pressing the
volume up or down buttons will change the volume accordingly. Volume
levels will be indicated by the LEDs above the volume up button. Hold the
buttons to ramp the volume up or down accordingly.
Source Selection: A press and release of the source button will cycle
through the sources. The selected source will be backlit on the keypad.
All ON: A press and hold of the power button (3-seconds) while the zone is
already in the ON state will turn all keypads ON (if enabled to respond). The
volume LEDs will light up from the center and ramp outward. Usage Note:
If initiating an All ON command, all other powered zones will automatically
be placed into a Party Mode as non-Masters and will not have independent
source control. The initiating keypad is the Master and will need to be turned
o to discontinue the Party Mode before source control can be available for
other zones.
All OFF: A press and hold of the power button (3-seconds) while the zone is
in the OFF state will turn all keypads OFF. The volume LEDs will light up from
the center and ramp outward. The backlighting on all keypads will turn o
and the system will be in Standby mode.
Source 1
Source 3
Press Volume Up or
Down buttons to
change volume
Power
Source 2
Source 4
Volume Indicators
Press and release Source
button to cycle through
sources
Press and release of the
Source, Volume Up, Volume
Down, or Power buttons will
turn the keypad ON
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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 and release the source button, until all the source buttons are 2.
ashing. It will cycle through each individual source and then all sources
will ash.
Press the Volume Up button to turn the feature ON, or the Volume Down 3.
button to turn the feature OFF. The far right hand volume LED will be lit
to indicate that the keypad is enabled to respond, or the far left hand
volume LED will indicate that the keypad will not respond to the All ON
command.
Either press the Source button to go to the next option or exit the User 4.
Menu by a 3-second press of the source button or a time-out.
All ON Participation
Disabled
All ON Participation
Enabled
Conditions/ Notes
If the keypad is disabled to respond to the All ON command and is OFF •
when the All ON command is issued, it will not respond to the command.
If it is turned ON while Party Mode is active on the system or was ON prior
to the All ON command being initiated, it will automatically be entered into
Party Mode as a non-Master.
If the keypad is enabled to respond to the All ON Participation command •
and is OFF when the All ON command is issued, it will turn on and enter
into Party Mode as a non-Master.
The keypad issuing the All ON command will be the master keypad and be •
able to control the source selection for any other active zones. The power
button will blink slowly tree times to indicate the Master status and then
will remain lit. Volume control and Power On/O remain independent for
each keypad.
Non-Master keypads in Party Mode cannot change the source. They will all •
show and follow the source choice of the Master keypad. If a user tries to
change sources with a non-Master keypad, the volume up and down and
source buttons will blink three times to indicate the error.
Non-Master keypads can be turned OFF by a press and release of the Power •
button. Any keypad (Master or non-Master) can issue an All OFF command.
Turning the Master keypad OFF will exit Party Mode, and allow the other •
zones to regain source control.
A non-Master keypad cannot issue an All ON command. The source and •
volume buttons will blink three times to indicate an invalid command, and
then will return the keypad to normal operation.
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S1
Zone Control
S2 S3 S4
ALL
OFF
ON OFF DISC
Set - Program sequences
Input - Switch the TV’s, VCR’s, SAT’s or DVD’s input to
view TV or video programs
Channel - Change channels sequentially - up or down
REmOTE CONTROL
IR Indicator LED
Power - Turn the selected source on or o.
Source Keys - Use these keys to select specic sources on the
keypad and to set which source the remote will control.
Numeric Keys - Directly enter channels (e.g. 09 or 31).
Enter - Press to choose the highlighted menu option.
May perform “OK" function for devices.
Last - Press to recall the last-viewed channel.
Volume - Raise or lower the sound level of the zone being controlled.
Mute - Press to turn the sound o or on in the zone
Guide - Display the program guide for the selected device
(DISC can be learned in as a source control feature.)
Menu - Display the menu for the selected device
Cursor Keys - Move the cursor in the menu screens
Zone Control - Turns zones on/ o / all o
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Info - View the current channel and program information.
OK - Press to choose the highlighted menu
option. May perform “Enter" function for devices.
Exit - Exit the selected device’s menu, guide, or program
without making a menu selection.
Control Keys - Skip backward, rewind, fast
forward, skip forward, record, stop, pause, or play
tracks on source device.
Note: All source setup and control is contained in the CA4-RC
remote control. The CA4 controller does not require programming
for the controller or for source setup. See Remote Control usage and
programming information later in this manual.
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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 operation. Do not expose
to excessive dust, and do not allow dust to build up on the unit and block vent
holes. Do not place the CA4 above or below a heat-generating component
such as an audio amplier.
Be sure to leave at least 2 inches of space to the sides of the unit with open air
ow above. A single-space rack mount vent or about 1.75 inches must be kept
clear above and below the unit.
Installation
The CA4 controller can be rack mounted or placed on a shelf in an equipment
rack. The controller will occupy one rack space with the feet removed.
The controller can be installed in an equipment rack using the included rackmount ears and hardware to attach the ears to the controller chassis.
Two controllers may be connected and allow up to 8 keypads on the system.
Electrical Power
The CA4 operates at 100 to 240 VAC. Voltage is auto selected internally. It
is recommended that the CA4 and the source equipment be plugged into a
dedicated 20-amp circuit with an isolated ground. A power line conditioner
can reduce interference problems caused by noise found in some electrical
systems.
Warning: There is no external on/o power switch on the CA4. If the controller
is plugged in to a live AC outlet, it will be powered. To cycle power, you must
unplug the controller and then plug it back in.
Important Considerations
Disconnect the power cord before making any connections to the •
controller.
Verify that all connections and polarity are correct.•
Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to prevent humming from •
induced noise.
Choose reliable signal cables and patch cords.•
Label all wires with the room location at both ends of the wire.•
Avoid running speaker wires or signal cables close to house electrical •
wiring for any distance. If you have to run them parallel, make sure to space
the wires at least two feet from the AC line. If you need to cross an AC line it
should be at a 90° angle.
For dual controllers, use a keypad connected through a wall port to set the •
ID on the second controller before linking the controllers.
Do not connect the controller’s main power feed until all other
connections have been made and veried. Live connection or
removal of the keypad wiring or other wiring when the system
is powered can cause communication problems in the network.
Double-check terminations during each phase of the installation
to prevent accidental damage. Incorrect wiring is the number one
cause for non-warranty product damage.
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