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CA4
Multizone Controller
System Installation Manual
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by serviced by qualified service personnel when: WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR the manufacturer. A. The power supply cord or the plug has been MOISTURE. 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so damaged; or CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF E
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TABLE OF CONTENTS USER SECTION INSTALLER SECTION (continued) Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 4 System Use Start Up ................................................................................................................................21 Component Guide Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................21 Control
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pROdUCT OVERVIEW ® Thank you for choosing the Russound CA4 controller amplifier to enhance The CA4 kit ships with a remote control (CA4-RC), wall port (CA4-WP), four your home with multiroom audio. 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 The CA4 caters to homeowners who want control over their multiroom audio system includes an RS232 connection for integration with home automati
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CONTROLLER FRONT ANd REAR Power Indicator Zone LED indicators Front Panel RJ-45 Expander Jack 12VDC Trigger Audio Source inputs Power Cord Connection RS232 Connection Zone 4 Fixed RCA Output Mute Input Wall Port RJ-45 Connections Common IR Zone 4 Variable RCA Output Routed IR Outputs Rear Panel 5 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual
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KEYp Ad USAGE & FEATURES CA4-KP User Menu Source window will blink to indicate the Source 1 Source 2 The User Menu allows the user to adjust the audio properties and features of option that is ready for adjustment Source 3 Source 4 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 sourc
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KEYp Ad USAGE & FEATURES Setting Loudness Keypad Functions 1. Enter the User Menu. 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 2. Press the source button to select Source 3 (lower left) for Loudness. The button will turn the keypad and the backlighting OFF. Note: If there are other window will blink. keypads ON in the system the power button will remain lit. 3. Press the volume up button to turn
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KEYp Ad USAGE & FEATURES Setting All ON Participation / Party Mode Enable / Disable All ON Participation Conditions/ Notes This setting will allow the keypad to respond to an All ON command. The • If the keypad is disabled to respond to the All ON command and is OFF default setting is All ON Participation Enabled. 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 1. Enter the User Menu. to the Al
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REmOTE CONTROL IR Indicator LED Set - Program sequences Power - Turn the selected source on or off. S1 S2 S3 S4 Source Keys - Use these keys to select specific 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. Input - Switch the TV’s, VCR’s, SAT’s or DVD’s input to May perform “OK" function for devices. view TV or video programs Last - Press to recall the last-vi
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Ventilation Requirements Important Considerations IMPORTANT: The CA4 should be situated so that its location or position does • Disconnect the power cord before making any connections to the not interfere with its proper ventilation. Do not block vents above or to the controller. sides of the unit, as it requires ventilation for proper operation. Do not expose • Verify that all connections and polarity are correct. to excessive dust, and do not allow dust to build up on
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SYSTEm 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 connected to the wall port. All CAT-5 connections are made with RJ-45 connectors using the T568A Wiring Standard configuration. For a clean installation use the included RJ-45 CAT-5 pass-through cables to connect from the controller wall port jack to the corresponding
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KEYp Ad FRONT ANd REAR Source Identification (labels provided) Volume Indicator LEDs Jumper will enable firmware shows increases from left to right updates Increase Volume Jumper OFF - Normal Mode Select Source Decrease Volume CAT-5 with RJ-45 IR Receiver termination to connect to the wall port Power and Red LED talkback CA4 Keypad (front) CA4 Keypad (rear) with Decora® Trim Plate 12 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual
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WALL pORT FRONT ANd REAR RJ-45 Keypad Connections Connect to each keypad 1 When changing face plate colors, the plate cutouts must be on the 2 same side as the zone numbers 3 RJ-45 Connections Speaker terminals 4 Use included CAT-5 cables to connect Four pair 8 ohm speakers the controller to the Wall Port. Two channels each CA4 Wall Port (front) CA4 Wall Port (rear) 13 Russound CA4 System Installation Manual
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INSTALLATION Wall Port Installation Speaker Outputs 1. Pick an unobtrusive location close to the controller that all cables (speaker The CA4 supports speaker outputs for zones 1 through 4 for each controller and keypad) can be routed to. with a maximum of eight zones. Each speaker connection requires a 8-ohm load and will provide 15 watts per channel. Standard 16-gauge 4-conductor 2. Install an electrical box, using a UL/CSA approved plastic single-gang (18 stranded speaker wire can be run u
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INSTALLATION Keypad installation 1. Ensure it is possible to run the wire to the location you have chosen. 2. To install a single-gang keypad, you will need to use a UL/CSA approved plastic single-gang (18 ci) electrical box. 3. Route CAT-5 wire to the electrical box from the CA4 Wall Port and label it with the zone number. 4. Terminate the CAT-5 wire with a RJ-45 plug using the T568A standard configuration. Plug the wire into the jack on the rear of the keypad. 5. Ensure the 2-pin jumper
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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, the keypad volume level affects this output. In the Fixed position, the keypad volume level will not change the output level. The fixed or variable audio outputs can be used if additional amplification is desired (e.g., Russound R235LS
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CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS Triggers 12VDC Mute Trigger In 12VDC System Trigger Out When 12VDC is applied to the Mute In, the system will fully mute all zones on Trigger Out 12VDC output is used for triggering an external amplifier or other the controller. The connections for the trigger are made using a two-conductor component. The connections for the output are made using a two-conductor cable with 1/8" male mini-plug jacks. The tip is positive (+) and sleeve is cable with 1/8" male mini-plug j
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CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS Serial Port The CA4 supports RS-232 communication with various third party automation systems or PC for control, and potential firmware updates of the controller. The RS-232 port is located on the rear of the CA4 and uses a DB-9 cable connection. Directions will accompany any firmware updates. Controller ID Settings If more then 4 zones are required another CA4 controller must be used and must have its own ID. One of the controllers must be set to 1 (default) and th
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CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS Linking Two Controllers Two CA4 controllers can be linked together for a system that supports eight Connect the audio from the sources (up to four) to both controllers. The audio zones and four sources. This setup requires two controllers, a CAT-5 linking must be split using RCA “Y" adapters to connect to both controllers. It is not cable, RCA "Y" adapters, two wall ports (CA4-WP), and up to eight keypads necessary to link the IR outputs. The IR communication is carried
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CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS 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 on the CA4 controller. Label each cable with the name of the selected source and the Source Audio input number located on the CA4. IR Connections Each source component has a designated IR port on the rear of the CA4.
