TCH1 RNET® Touchpoint Installation Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Product overview.................................................................................................. 4 Front and rear views............................................................................................. 5 Installation connections..................................................................................... 6-7 Configuration.......................................................................................................... 8-11 Firmware update.......
product OVERVIEW NOTE: A home network with wireless capability is necessary for control of the system via Touchpoint Russound's RNET® Touchpoint model TCH1 provides direct access and remote control of a Russound multiroom audio system from an Apple® iPhone™ or iPod touch®. Touchpoint allows for two-way WiFi remote control of any zone in a Russound RNET enabled multiroom audio system and provides real time display of system and source information.
front and Rear Views RNET- LED indicates active RNET connection with the RNET Controller AIR - LED indicates successful wireless connection. When flashing, unit is actively sending or receiving data wirelessly. LAN 1, 2, 3, 4 - LEDs indicate connection and activity of corresponding back panel ports TCHS1 front view Antenna - Screw to the ANT jack for WiFi communication to the home network router LAN 1, 2, 3, 4 - 10/100 Ethernet switches.
installation and Connections Basic installation Note: Connect all cables from TCHS1 to controller and router BEFORE powering the unit. What you will need: • Home network WiFi router (Note: A wireless access point to the home network must be enabled in the setup process for proper use by iPhone or iPod touch devices) • RNET enabled controller • PC with browser capability • iPhone or iPod touch 1.
installation and Connections Basic Installation (cont'd) Alternate installation 4. Connect the computer to a TCHS1 LAN port (WAN port is not used) with an Ethernet cable either directly, or through a switch on the home network. If you will be using the wireless capability of the TCHS1 to communicate with the network router, then the connection with the computer won't be needed after the initial setup. 5. Connect the power supply and plug in to an AC outlet.
Configuration Initial Setup Control Interface Setup Obtain your computer's IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. For a PC running Windows, either check the settings in the TCP/IP properties or type "ipconfig" in the command line prompt. For a Mac, under System Preferences, select Network. To set up the TCH1 from your computer, make sure it is on the 192.168.1.x network.
Configuration Network Configuration Configure the network interface on the TCHS1. Do this step even if you plan to connect to the TCHS1 via wireless. Select "Network" from the Main menu on the administrative console 1. Enter the IP address for the TCHS1. Use an unused IP address on your existing home network (e.g., if your PC is configured to use 192.168.1.20, use the default IP address of 192.168.1.200). 2. Enter the netmask for your existing home network. The default is 255.255.255.0 3.
Configuration Wireless Configuration Only Wireless functionality is disabled by default. Follow these steps to enable wireless communication when a hardwired connection to the Local area network isn't possible. 1. Obtain the wireless network security settings from the wireless router or access point being used in the residence. 2. Select "Wireless" from the Network Menu. 3. Click the On button to enable the wireless interface. 4. Enter the ESSID of your home network.
Configuration Controller Setup Source Setup Note: the system's controller ID, source assignments and room names should be readily available for controller and source setup. Select "Controller Setup" from the Main menu under "System." 1. Select the controller type for your specific configuration. 2. Enter unique zone names for each zone in use. Leave zone names blank for unassigned zones to prevent them from showing up on the Zone List page of the user interface. 3. Click Save Changes.
firmware update Update Procedure or Restore Defaults The TCHS1 may be field upgraded to provide additional features and functionality. It may also be restored to factory default settings. To update the TCH1 you will need the Firmware Image file from the Russound Document Center, and a PC, MAC, or Linux computer connected to your home network. 1. Download the file to a known location on your computer from which you can retrieve the file. 2.
User interface Power - Turns zone on/off User Interface from iPhone or iPod touch 1. Open the Safari browser application and type the following URL: http://(the TCHS1 IP address). Bookmark the address as a shortcut by pressing the "+" at the bottom of the screen. Select "Add to home screen" to place the shortcut/icon on the home screen. 2. Press the shortcut icon or select the bookmarked address. The "Now Playing" page will be displayed.
zone selection and settings Access zones From the "Now Playing" screen, touch the "Zones" button. The Zone page is displayed. Touch the zone you want to control, and the Now Playing page shows what's on in that zone.
source selection and control Source Selection The source selection page can be accessed by touching the source selection bar on the "Now Playing" page. After selecting a source it will return to the Now Playing screen. Now Playing - Touch to return to Now Playing page Source Name - Touch to select Source List Button - Shows on RNETenabled sources SMS3, iBridge Dock and Bay Source Control (RNET-enabled sources) Once the source has been selected, the source's home page is displayed.
content browsing Access content Digital content is made available for browsing through specific filters. Filters such as Themes, Playlists, Genres, Artists, Albums and Songs can be used to narrow the search for specific content on specific sources. For example, the Russound SMS3 Media Server has "Themes" but the iBridge source products do not.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TCH1 RNET Touchpoint Dimensions: Weight: Power Supply: Wireless Technology: Antenna: Frequency Band/Bandwidth: Channels: Wireless Transmission Speed: Transmission Speed Details: Interfaces/Ports: Connectivity Media: Wired Data Transfer Rate: Serial Interface: Rev. 2 6.5"W x 4.5"D x 1.2"H (165 x 114 x 30 mm) 1 lbs. (0.45 kg) 5 VDC max 2A current IEEE 802.11b/g 1 x 2dBi Built-in 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM 1 to 11 IEEE 802.
WARRANTY Warranty The Russound RNET Touchpoint (TCH1) is 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.
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TCH1 RNET® Touchpoint Installation Manual ©2010 Russound. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. 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.com 28-1344 Rev.
