Russound RFRE50001, RFRE50002 User Manual
E-Series
Installation Manual
RF Remote Control
RFR-E5
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIR E OR ELECTRI C
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOS E THI S APPLIANCE TO RAI N OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER-SERVI CEABLE
PARTS I NSIDE. REFER SERVICI NG TO QUALIFI ED
SERVICE P ERSONNEL.
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:
For your safety, please read and follow these precautions
before installing or using this product:
1.
Read instructions. Read and understand the applicable
instructions before installing or operating the product.
2.
Retain instructions. Keep this manual in a convenient place
for reference.
3.
Heed warnings. Be aware and heed all warnings on the
product and in the instructions.
4.
Follow instructions. Install and use this product only as
described in the instructions. Don’t try to use this product
in ways it wasn’t designed for.
5.
Use indoors only. Don’t expose this product to the weather
or harsh environmental conditions such as continuous
sunlight, excessive humidity, or rain.
6.
Keep product dry. Don’t use the product near water; e.g.,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Do not handle the
product when hands are wet or damp.
7.
Avoid heat. Locate the product away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8.
Use the right power source. Don’t connect the product
directly to electrical line voltage. Use only the power
adapter provided with the product, described in the
operating instructions, or as marked on the product.
9.
Ground product properly. Make sure the product’s means
of grounding or polarization 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.
11.
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 and remove
batteries from the handset.
12.
Keep product clean. From time to time, wipe off the product
with a clean soft cloth. Don’t use abrasive materials,
thinners, alcohol, or chemical solvents.
13.
Avoid spills and foreign objects. Make sure liquids and
objects don’t get into the product enclosure through any
openings.
14.
Get professional service. Have the product serviced
only by qualified service personnel when: a) The power
supply cord or the plug has been damaged; b) Liquids
have spilled or objects have fallen into the product;
c) The product has been exposed to rain; d) The product
doesn’t operate normally or is damaged
Don’t attempt to service the product yourself. Doing so will void
the warranty.
If you have any questions, call Russound at 1.800.638.8055
or 603.659.5170.
Compliance Statement (Part 15.19):
This hardware device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning (Part 15.21):
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b)):
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2)
increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected;
4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Section 7.1.5 of RSS-GEN:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
RF Exposure Compliance - Cradle Charger
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure
limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure, the
charging cradle must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 7.9 in (20 cm) from all persons and must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
RF Exposure Compliance - RF Handset
(Handheld Remote)
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure
limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure, the
handheld remote must be operated only in the hand to
provide a separation distance of at least 7.9 in (20 cm) from
the body (excluding the hand and the wrist) and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Battery Use and Disposal Instructions:
CAUTION: the battery in used in this device may present a
risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble,
expose the to heat above 70 degrees C (158 degrees F) ,
incinerate, or immerse in water or liquid of any kind. Do
not use or charge the battery if it appears to be leaking,
discolored, deformed, or in any way abnormal. Do not leave
your battery discharged or unused for extended periods of
time. When the battery is misused, it may explode or leak,
causing burns or other personal injury. If the battery leaks,
use normal precaution and discard it immediately following
the laws and regulations governing battery disposal in your
area. Remember that a leaking battery can caused skin burns
or other personal injury. Keep this an all batteries out of the
reach of children. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with
an incorrect battery type.
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Product overview ........................................................................................................4
Front panel ..................................................................................................................5
Charging cradle ...........................................................................................................6
RFR-E5 batteries ........................................................................................................7
Cradle / controller connection .................................................................................8
System binding / zone setup ....................................................................................9
How to choose a source ........................................................................................ 10
How to make room audio adjustments ............................................................... 11
Set clock ....................................................................................................................12
Installation menu ......................................................................................................13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Local source setup and IR control ....................................................................... 14
Learn IR for local sources ...................................................................................... 15
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................ 16
Authorize support / factory initialization .............................................................. 17
Update firmware ....................................................................................................... 18
IR device codes..................................................................................................19-21
Technical specifications ..........................................................................................22
Warranty .....................................................................................................................23
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The RFR-E5 is an advanced radio frequency remote control that operates
E-series controller systems. This sleek hand-held control rests in a charging
cradle that serves as the connection between the controller and the remote.
The cradle uses a 100 Base-T Ethernet connection to communicate over LAN
with the controller.
Besides its wide range wireless operation via RF, one of the RFR-E5’s main
features is its ability to “roam” to and control other zones. It offers the same
level of source selection and control as the KLK-E5 keypad, and enjoys the
same touch ring technology to easily scroll through menus and long lists of
channels, presets, artist names and song titles.
The RFR-E5 displays music information and more - it’s like holding an LCD
keypad in your hand. The touch ring makes it easy to scroll through menus
and long lists of channels, presets, artist names and song titles. The LCD
screen has white backlighting and crisp black characters. The RFR-E5 also
has transport buttons, numeric input and cursor/onscreen display controls. It
supports Russound RNET components, and legacy IR sources such as TV,
DVD, and CD players, and cable or satellite set top boxes. It can also be
programmed to control up to three local sources.
Most controller and source setup functions are performed through SCS-E5
programming software; however, a few installation steps can be completed
through the RFR-E5 menus, including local source setup, setting time and
date, doorbell chime selection, and adjusting room audio properties. The
RFR-E5’s installation screen also provides a gateway for a technical support
tunnel for the system when needed.
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RFR-E5 FRONT PANEL
Talk-back LED - Red
LED indicates IR use
Menu - Go to top level option
screen for current source
Local Sources - Select and operate
local sources (must be programmed)
Touch Ring - Scroll through
menus, navigate and make
selections using
marked push buttons
on the wheel
Number Pad - Digits
0 - 9 for numeric entry of
channel, disc, etc.
IR Receiver - Receives IR
signals during learning
LCD Screen - Monochrome
screen shows source and
system navigation screens
Power - Turn room power on/off.
Press and hold for system all on/off
Select - Press to activate
a selected item from a
menu. Also press for
easy source selection
from the Now Playing
screen (brings up source
list)
Transport - standard
controls for navigation and
source commands
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RFR-E5 ChARGING CRADLE
The RFR-E5 and cradle use a two-way RF link which enables the remote
to send control commands to the system through the ACA-E5 controller
and receive metadata feedback from the system and smart sources. The
cradle communicates with the controller over a 10/100/1000 (1Gigabit
recommended) Base-T Ethernet network via the CAT-5 RJ45 connector on
the rear of the cradle.
The cradle is powered by a detachable power supply that plugs into the
rear of the cradle. The cradle provides the remote with the appropriate DC
voltage for battery charging through two contacts when docked in the cradle.
Cradle power supply
Ethernet connection with
Battery charging contacts
connection and activity LEDs
Cradle back view
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Remote control and cradle
The RFR-E5 is powered by two lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The
Battery
compartment
door
Lithium-ion
batteries
(use ONLY
Russound
E150-531217)
batteries are accessed by removing the screw on the battery compartment
door on the back of the remote control.
NOTE: Before first use, the batteries must be installed in the RFR-E5 and
charged for three hours by placing the remote in the cradle.
The battery charge level can be checked by reviewing the battery icon at
the top of the home screen. A solid dark icon means the batteries are fully
charged; a solid white icon means the batteries need to be charged. When
the RFR-E5 remote is docked in its cradle, the battery icon scrolls to indicate
charging and shows a solid black icon when charging is complete.
If the RFR-E5 is left off the charging cradle for a long period of time, the
batteries will eventually go dead. If this happens, dock the remote in the
cradle, making sure the charging contacts fit snugly. The RFR-E5 screen will
remain blank until it has enough power to display the battery icon.
Battery Use and Disposal Instructions
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the batteries are improperly replaced.
Replace ONLY with the same type (Russound P/N E150-531217). Batteries
are to be serviced by the installer only.
This device contains a replaceable lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Battery
life is dependent upon usage. Heavy daily use will result in shorter battery
life. Casual use will extend battery life. If you suspect that the battery may
be dead, try charging it. If the battery does not recharge, please contact
Russound technical support for repair or replacement information. If you
replace the battery, follow the proper disposal procedure. Consult local laws
and regulations for proper battery disposal in your area. If there are no local
regulations concerning battery disposal, please dispose of the dead battery
in a waste bin for electronic devices. Refer to the safety instructions in this
manual for more information.
Screw secures battery
compartment door
Battery icon shows
battery charge level
and scrolls when batteries
are being charged
RFR-E5 BATTERIES
Batteries shown installed
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LAN
WAN
Required DHCP router
with NAT/firewall
CAT-5 cable
CAT-5 cable (max 250 feet from controller to cradle)
CAT-5 cable
CAT-5 cable
ACA-E5 controller
Cradle
RJ45 wall plates
(Ethernet connection)
Cable or
DSL Modem
INTERNET
CRADLE / CONTROLLER CONNECTION
The RFR-E5 is connected and configured after the ACA-E5 controller has
been successfully installed, and all zones, options and sources have been
configured through SCS-E5 system configuration software.
The RFR-E5’s charging cradle communicates with the controller via an
Ethernet connection. Typical installations feature a LAN port in the room
where the RFR-E5 will be located, with CAT-5 run from the cradle to the LAN
connection. The ACA-E5 requires a connection to a 100 Base-T (1 Gigabit
recommended) or router. The ACA-E5 and RFR-E5(s) must be on the same
subnet.
Connect the power supply to the cradle. •
Connect the cradle to the LAN port in the room using a CAT-5 cable •
with RJ45 terminations (T568A). Check the Link LED on the cradle to
ensure a network connection has been made.
Charge the batteries in the RFR-E5 by leaving the remote docked in •
the powered cradle for at least three hours. Be sure the remote’s two
contacts are properly fitted into the cradle.
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