CA4 Multizone Controller System Installation Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS USER SECTION INSTALLER SECTION (continued) Product Overview.................................................................................................................... 4 System Use Start Up.................................................................................................................................21 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................
product OVERVIEW Thank you for choosing the Russound® CA4 controller amplifier 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, simplified programming, and user adjustable sound controls make listening to music throughout the home easier than ever.
Controller front and rear Power Indicator Zone LED indicators Front Panel 12VDC Trigger RJ-45 Expander Jack RS232 Connection Routed IR Outputs Mute Input Power Cord Connection Audio Source inputs Wall Port RJ-45 Connections Zone 4 Fixed RCA Output Zone 4 Variable RCA Output Common IR Rear Panel Russound CA4 System Installation Manual 5
Keypad usage & Features 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.
Keypad usage & Features Setting Loudness Keypad Functions 1. Enter the User Menu. 2. Press the source button to select Source 3 (lower left) for Loudness. The window will blink. 3. Press the volume up button to turn the feature ON, or the volume down button to turn it OFF. The far right hand volume LED will indicate ON and the far left hand volume LED will indicate OFF. 4. Either press the Source button to go to the next option or exit the User Menu by a 3-second press of the source button or a time-out.
Keypad 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 default setting is All ON Participation Enabled. 1. Enter the User Menu. 2. Press and release the source button, until all the source buttons are flashing. It will cycle through each individual source and then all sources will flash. 3.
Remote Control IR Indicator LED Power - Turn the selected source on or off. Set - Program sequences 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. May perform “OK" function for devices.
installation OVERVIEW Ventilation Requirements Important Considerations 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 amplifier.
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 one on the CA4-WP.
Keypad front and rear Source Identification (labels provided) Volume Indicator LEDs shows increases from left to right Increase Volume Jumper will enable firmware updates Jumper OFF - Normal Mode Select Source Decrease Volume CAT-5 with RJ-45 termination to connect to the wall port IR Receiver Power and Red LED talkback CA4 Keypad (front) with Decora® Trim Plate 12 CA4 Keypad (rear) Russound CA4 System Installation Manual
Wall Port front and rear RJ-45 Keypad Connections Connect to each keypad 1 2 When changing face plate colors, the plate cutouts must be on the same side as the zone numbers 3 4 CA4 Wall Port (front) RJ-45 Connections Use included CAT-5 cables to connect the controller to the Wall Port.
Installation Wall Port Installation Speaker Outputs 1. Pick an unobtrusive location close to the controller that all cables (speaker and keypad) can be routed to. 2. Install an electrical box, using a UL/CSA approved plastic single-gang (18 ci or deeper) electrical box. If there will be two controllers you should use two single-gang boxes separated slightly to allow space for the cables. 3. Route CAT-5 wire from the electrical box to the four keypad locations.
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.
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.
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 the controller. The connections for the trigger are made using a two-conductor cable with 1/8" male mini-plug jacks. The tip is positive (+) and sleeve is negative (-). This allows for the connection of an external paging or muting device.
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 the other to 2. 1.
Controller connections Linking Two Controllers Two CA4 controllers can be linked together for a system that supports eight zones and four sources. This setup requires two controllers, a CAT-5 linking cable, RCA "Y" adapters, two wall ports (CA4-WP), and up to eight keypads (CA4-KP). Establish four zones for the first controller and four zones for the second controller (keypads and speakers). Arrange the zones on each controller with an aim toward potential source grouping.
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. 1.
system Use Troubleshooting Start up 1. Connect the speakers and keypads to the wall port. Make all connections of the sources and wall port to the controller. Note: All four connections from the controller to the wall port must be made, even if there will be less than 4 keypads connected to the wall port. • When the controller and the keypads are powered ON all the corresponding LEDs on the face of the controller will be green. Improper connection may cause one or more LEDs not to be lit.
Remote Control Programming Programing a Device Searching for Your Code To control universal TV, VCR or DVD, cable or satellite receivers, amplifier or tuner, and auxiliary devices with the CA4-RC you need to program the remote. You will need to install the batteries and have enough room to point the CA4-RC at the various source equipment. Before proceeding, find the codes for the devices you want to program in the “Manufacturer’s Codes”, and write them down or highlight them.
Remote Control Programming Using Learning Mode Deleting a single learning key The CA4-RC includes a learning feature so you can add functions that are unique to your home entertainment devices (i.e., VCR tracking up or down). The following precautions apply. • The original remote controls must be in working order for learning to work properly. 1. 2. 3. 4. • Learned keys are mode specific, so each one can store a unique function for each mode.
Remote Control - Device Codes MANUFACTURER’s CODES Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers Accuphase 30382 Acurus 30765 Adcom 30577, 31100 Aragon 30765 AudioSource 30011 Bel Canto Design 31583 Bose 30674 Carver 30892 Curtis Mathes 30300 Durabrand 31561 GE 30078 Harman/Kardon 30892 JVC 30331 Kenwood 30356 Klipsch 30765 Left Coast 30892 Lenoxx 31561 Luxman 30165 Marantz 30321, 30892 Mark Levinson 31483 Mondial 30765 Nakamichi 30321 NEC 30264 Optimus 30300, 30395 Parasound 30246 Philips 30892 Pioneer 30013, 30300 Pol
Remote Control - Device Codes QED Quad Quasar RadioShack RCA 30157 30157 30029 31075 30009, 30032, 30053, 30155, 30179, 30305, 30420, 30468, 30764, 31062 Realistic 30155, 30164, 30175, 30179, 30180, 30420 Rotel 30157, 30420 SAE 30157 Sansui 30157, 30202, 30305 Sanyo 30087, 30179 Scott 30155, 30164, 30305 Sears 30305 Sharp 30037, 30180, 30861 Sherwood 30180, 30196, 30426, 31067 Shure 30043 Simaudio 30157 Sonic Frontiers 30157 Sony 30000, 30100, 30185, 30490, 30604, 30605, 31364 Soundesign 30145, 30425 STS 3
Remote Control - Device Codes Sony 30158, 30168, 31042, 31058, 31131, 31158, 31258, 31347, 31349, 31367, 31371, 31382, 31406, 31441, 31442, 31458, 31503, 31529, 31558, 31658, 31758, 31759, 31858 Soundesign 30670 Stereophonics 31023 Sunfire 30313, 30314, 31052, 31313 Sylvania 30797 Teac 30163, 30463, 31074, 31267, 31390, 31528 Technics 30039, 30208, 30309, 30518, 31308, 31309, 31384, 31518, 31633 Techwood 30281 Thorens 31189 Toshiba 30080, 30135 Venturer 30849, 31390 Victor 30074 Wards 30014, 30054, 30080,
Remote Control - Device Codes Marantz Maruman Matsushita Maxent Megapower Megatron MEI Memorex MGA Midland Minutz Mitsubishi Monivision Motorola MTC Multitech NAD NEC NetTV Nikko Norcent Noshi NTC Onwa Optimus Optoma Optonica Orion Panasonic Penney Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Polaroid Portland Prima Princeton Prism Proscan Proton Pulsar 10030, 10054, 10704, 10854, 10855, 11154, 11454 10391, 10627 10161, 10250, 10650 11755 10700 10003, 10145, 10178 10185 10016, 10150, 10154, 10178, 10179, 10463, 11911, 11
Remote Control - Device Codes Hughes Network Systems 20042, 20739, 21949 Humax 20739 Hush 21972 Hyundai 21951 iBUYPOWER 21972 Jensen 20041 JVC 20008, 20041, 20067, 20384, 21162, 21944, 21945 KEC 20037, 20278 Kenwood 20038, 20041, 20067, 20384 KLH 20072 Kodak 20035, 20037 LG 21037, 22010 Linksys 21972 Lloyd’s 20000, 20208 Logik 20072 LXI 20037 Magnasonic 20593, 21278 Magnavox 20000, 20035, 20039, 20081, 20110, 20563, 20593, 21781 Magnin 20240 Marantz 20035, 20081, 21381 Marta 20037 Matsushita 20035, 20162, 2
Remote Control - Device Codes Konka Koss Landel Lasonic Lecson Lenoxx LG Liquid Video LiteOn Loewe Magnasonic Magnavox Malata Marantz McIntosh Memorex Microsoft Mintek Mitsubishi Momitsu NAD NEC Nesa Next Base Niro Norcent Nova Onkyo Orion Oritron Panasonic Philco Philips PianoDisc Pioneer Polaroid Polk Audio Portland Presidian Prima Princeton Proceed Proscan ProVision Qwestar RCA Regent Rio Rotel Rowa 20711, 20719, 20720, 20721 20651, 21980 20826 20798, 21173 21533 21938 20591, 20801, 20869, 21906 21980 2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Controller (CA4) Keypad (CA4-KP) Dimensions: Weight: Power Supply: Audio Source Inputs: Max Source Audio Input: Input Impedance: Wall Port ports: Routed IR ports: Common IR port: Amplified Audio Zone Outputs: Line Audio Outputs (Zone 4 only): Watts per channel: Frequency response: Communication ports: Trigger Output: Trigger Input: 16.9" x 8.75" x 2" ( 50 x 429 x 223mm) 6.9 lbs. (3.1kg) VAC 100V to 240V @50-60Hz 110W (Auto Select) 4 2.
WARRANTY Warranty The Russound CA4 controller, and CA4-WP wall port are fully guaranteed against all defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase. During this period, Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. If service is necessary, it must be performed by Russound.
CA4 Multizone Controller CA4 System Installation Manual ©2008 Russound. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Russound, Inc. 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388 email: tech@russound.com www.russound.
