Russound CA6.4 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. e Fully Functional Keypad with IR Receiver Centered at 40 KHz e 12 Channels 6 Stereo Amplifiers e Total Harmonic Distortion 1 e Signal to Noise Ratio 89 dB min A weighted 12 Warranty The Russound CA6 4 is fully guaranteed for Two 2 years from the date of purchase against all defects in materi als and workmanship 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 The unit must be returned to Russound at the owners expense and with prior written permission Accidental damage and ship ping damage are not considered defects under the terms of the warranty Russound assumes no responsibility for defects resulting from abuse or servicing performed by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by Russound Damage to or destruction of components due to improper use voids the warranty In these cases the repair will be made at the owners expense To return for repairs the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owners expense along with a note explaining the nature of the service required Be sure to pack in a corrugated container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit Now sit back and let all members of the household enjoy th2. emitter output must be connected in order for the 2 emitter output to transmit the IR command e Connect each 845 mini emitter to the source IR output Refer to the source number you had written down above figure 1 Voltage Selector Switch 6 7 8 i m 220 240VAC L 110VAC 00 10 0100 010 0000 00 00 2214506711119 C0 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN 2 AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC F2A 110VAC ELECTRIQUE NES PAS OUVRIR 220 240VAC SERIAL ra MADE IN KORHA AC110 240 Fuse Input Holder e Remove the adhesive back and locate the IR receiver on the product vou wish to control Stick ram the 845 emitter directly over the source components IR window The CA6 4 will direct the IR command to the source component you wish to control e Repeat connections until all emitters match the selected sources CASSETTE DECK 7 4 Connecting the IR Link A 845 ra EMITTER ey e When two CA6 4 Controllers are to be used in an installation MN the IR Link connection is used to pass IR signal between the REAR OF two units Use a 1 8 mono phone plug male to male cable CAG A connected from the IR Link on the first CA6 4 Controller to the i 7 IR Link on the second CA6 4 When connected you may connect NEON vour IR emitters to either uni s IR Remote Output jacks 7 5 Keypad Connections e Each keypad connection on the back panel corr
3. RIRUssOUNO RIB U _ CA64 nstruction Manual 2 6 Zone 4 Source Central Controller Amplifier 6 ZONE 4 SOURCE CENTRAL CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER RIRUssound 1 Safety Instructions 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 15 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do CAUTION not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK openings DO NOT OPEN 16 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when ie S ING So on E A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE B SS fallen or liguid has been spilled into the appli CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC C The appliance has been exposed to rain or SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 17 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the a FT S beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servic The omin flash with arrowhead symbol within an equi ing should be referred to qualified service personnel lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous vo
4. bit e A steel wire fish tape Additional tools reguired to complete installation e A keyhole saw e Electrical junction boxes 6 If you have problems or you are not A absolutely comfortable with what you are z doing consult a professional carpenter e A screwdriver cordless recommended electrician or system installer e Misc hand tools nails amp screws e Cable staples 6 Basic Planning and Layout Considerations Speaker Wire Length Gauge of Speaker Wire e Where will the speakers be located 10 50 feet Be ea ee eee 18 AWG e How will the wiring be routed to each location 50 100 fect 0 16 AWG AE Paes OC 100 150 feet 14 AWG BRAT Se r Oc OWED ISUIE a no 4 12 AWG e Where is the CA6 4 controller going to be located Connection Tips e Disconnect all power cords before connecting to the CA6 4 e Verify that all connections and polarity are correct e Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to prevent noise or humming e Choose reliable signal cables patch cords e Label all wires with room location at both ends of the wire e Take your time Don t panic about the number of wires simply connect one at a time O Keypad Zone Source Inputs DD Connectors P R Ru SSOU nd CA O A NEWMARKET NH U S A INPUT FROM KEYPADS TUNER CD TAPE R Oo 5 00001000 oj 00000000 jeeeeeee jeejeeje 22 12345678 12345678 123456579 12545 L
5. e personalization that the Russound CA6 4 provides Happy listening R Russound DISTRIBUTION amp T YSTE 5 Forbes Rd Newmarket NH 03857 5 603 659 5170 Fax 603 659 5388 e mail tech russound com the the righ tr Gneci trel A Come visit us at
6. esponds to the room zone number chosen for your speakers Each zone operates independently so it is very important to connect the keypad to the correct zone keypad input Remove the connector and strip 1 8 off each end of the wire insulation Connect each wire 1 thru 8 using a small jewelers screwdriver At this point it is not important what color wires connect where however take note of the color of each wire and number indicated on the connector when connected to the back panel e Write down the room name to the zone number on next page Note the keypad and the speakers in each room must be hooked to the same zone number See figures 2 and 3 figure 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 figure 4 Connector numbers and wire color should be written down below Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 8 Keypad Installation 8 1 Installing the KP Keypads e The best performance is achieved with the keypad away from any direct sunlight Also consider the conve nience when choosing a location e Choose a place that is easily seen from the position where a person is most likely to be located e Check whether or not you can route the wire to the location you have chosen e Purchase retro fit plastic junction boxes min 20 cubic inches and cut in the boxes using a key hole saw or sheetrock knife hand saw e Route the wire to the junction box from the CA6 4 location e Strip the insulation back 1 8 from each twisted
7. fa fa OUTPUT TO 8Q SPEAKER IR IR REMOTE gl REMOTE QUILL LINK a 0 4 4 3 USE 1 ne IR Link Emitter Outputs Speaker Output Connectors 7 Back Panel Connections 7 1 Source Input Connections e Your source inputs are located at the top left corner of the back panel Connect each source output left and right using guality signal cables patch cables Label each cable the name of vour source and the input num ber of the CA6 4 you have selected Repeat until all sources are connected List them down below figure 1 Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 7 2 Speaker Connections e Keeping in mind the location of the corresponding keypad connect your speakers by first removing the connec tor Using wire strippers strip back 1 8 of the end of the wire Insert the proper polarity left to left left to left etc until all wires are connected in each zone output Label each wire with the room name and zone number Write down the room name to the zone number below Note Connect 8 Ohm minimum speakers only figure 2 Color Left Left Right Right Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 7 3 Connecting The Infra red Components diagram on next page e In order for your CA 6 4 to transmit the IR signal from the keypads to a source an emitter must be connected from the IR outputs marked 1 4 Each of these outputs are wired in series and must be connected in consecu tive order For example the 1
8. hnical Information 8 13 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended 12 Warranty by the manufacturer 2 Introduction Congratulations on your recent purchase of the Russound CA6 4 multi room controller This six zone four source multi room controller is an affordable integrated amplifier The CA6 4 controller is the heart of the system Six stereo power amplifiers are built into the Russound CA6 4 allowing simple connections to each speaker in the system Each zone is operated by an intuitive easy to use keypad The keypad controls all the functions of the CA6 4 controller CA6 4KP keypads have a built in infra red receiver used to repeat your source equipment remote functions back through the CA6 4 controller The Russound CAG6 4 is built with pride Fidelity Reliability and Quality is the primary objective Russound prod ucts are guaranteed to provide years of enjoyment The CA6 4 is UL listed and CSA approved for your protection and peace of mind Please take a moment to fill out the warranty card and return it to Russound ZONE 5 3 Possible System Configurations ae CASSETTE ZONE 3 ZONE 4 Library Guest Room Vb SOURCE ROOM NY I Family Room N TUNER CD CASSETTE DSS A6 CA6 4 D citer GZ 4 Unpacking and Warranty Card e Carefully unpack the CA6 4 and keep the original carton and packing materials for future moving shipment or long term storage After opening
9. ilation openings or placed in a built Basic Planning and Layout Considerations in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the Back Panel C cti flow of air through the ventilation openings Place the CA6 4 in a bac neh Sune well ventilated location leaving at least 2 inches 5cm of clearance 7 1 Source Input Connections on all sides top and rear of unit for air flow If ventilation is blocked j the CA6 4 may overheat and malfunction 7 2 Speaker Connections 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances includ ing amplifiers that produce heat 7 3 Connecting The Infra red Components 7 4 Connecting the IR Link 10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power 7 5 Keypad Connections supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Keypad Installation 11 Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so 8 1 Installing the KP Keypads that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not o ET SR PP 8 2 Installing the LRN Keypads 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so 9 Speaker Installation 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 10 Operation receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 11 Tec
10. ltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute Precautions BA ste O pr ene 1 Power WARNING BEFORE TURNING ON THE POWER FOR es M THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is All CA6 4 models are designed for use with either 110 VAC 50 60 intended to alert the user to the presence of important _ Hz or 240 VAC 50 60 Hz A voltage selection switch is located on operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the lit the rear of the CA6 4 above the power receptacle The voltage selec erature accompanying the appliance tion switch will come set to the 110 VAC position If you are in an Safety Instructions area which has a 220 VAC or 240 VAC supply move the voltage 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should BS EGON SWI MO eA VEG postion be read before the appliance iS operated 2 Do Not Touch The CA6 4 With Wet Hands Do not handle the CA6 4 l Lacs d TAR Houdi or power cord when your hands are wet or damp If water or D Z Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be other liquid enters the CA6 4 cabinet take the CA6 4 to qualified ser retained for future reference vice personal for inspection 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance in the operating 3 Location of the CA6 4 Do not expose the CA6 4 to direct sun light instructions should be adhered to or hea
11. only be turned on from the key pads All functions are accessed through the keypad only Operating The CA6 4 Keypad Power ON OFF This knob on the CA6 4 keypad controls all functions except for the IR management To turn the unit on simply turn the control knob clock wise You will feel and hear a click verifying that the unit has been activated The lights on the keypad will also illuminate to verify the zone is now on Note The CA6 4 front panel zone management lights also informs you which zone is On or Off Volume UP DOWN Once the unit is on the knob can be used to adjust the volume To adjust the volume up turn the knob clockwise and to turn the vol ume down turn counter clockwise Source Selection By pressing the knob the zone will scroll through the four sources connected to the CA6 4 The keypad has four lights LED s that indicate the source selected IR Source Control The IR window repeats all source commands from the source component s remote through the CA6 4 and 845 emitters Most IR receivers have a range of 20 at an angle of 60 65 degrees MODACO __ e e ON OFF e VOLUME e SOURCE SOURCE REMOTE SENSOR 11 Technical Information e Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 KHz 1 dB Power Supply 110VAC 220 240VAC 50 60HZ e 15 Watts RMS Channel 30 400W High Current Toroidal e ETL listed Conforms to UL Standard UL1492 and CSA Standard C22 2 No 1 M94 e CE Approved
12. the box please check for any visible signs of damage that were not apparent from the outside of the box If you do encounter what appears to be concealed damage please consult your Russound dealer before proceeding to further unpack or install the unit e Make sure to save your sales receipt Your receipt is extremely important to establish the duration of your limit ed Warranty and for insurance purposes e Warranty Card The serial number appears on the rear panel of this unit near the power cord Copy the serial number onto your warranty card and mail it back to Russound FMP Inc 5 Forbes Road Newmarket New Hampshire 03857 Be sure to retain a copy and keep it in a safe place 5 Getting Started The following information will indicate some tools and materials necessary for a complete installation of the CA6 4 e 4 twisted pair communication wire commonly referred to as CAT 5 This wire will be used to connect the keypads in each zone to the CA6 4 controller 16 Gauge minimum 2 conductor CL3 rated wire Russound AW162CL3 This wire is used for direct connection between the CA6 4 and your speakers NOTE CAT5 should not be run more than 100 or in combination with the CA6 4 LRN For runs more than 100 or when using optional CA6 4 LRN please use 8 conductor 20AWG wire shielded e A small jewelers flat head screwdriver e A medium sized flat head screwdriver e Wire strippers and cutters e Electric drill and a 1 2 x 6 drill
13. ting units as the CA6 4 internal components temperature may 4 Follow Instructions All operating and user instructions should be rise and shorten the life of the components Avoid damp and dusty followed places 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water 4 Care From time to time you should wipe off the front and side pan for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in els and the cabinet with a soft cloth Do not use rough material a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like thinners alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since this may 6 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or damage the finish or remove the panel lettering 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 Contents Safety Instructions Introduction Possible System Configurations 7 Wall or ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom mended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or Unpacking and Warranty Card position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example Getting Started the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar i surface that may block the vent
14. wire Connect each wire to the correct position 1 thru 8 Refer to figure 4 e f you feel uncomfortable cutting into your walls and running wire through the walls seek help from a profes sional installer or an electrician e Mount the keypad in the junction box and attach the Decora plate e The CA6 4 keypad has source labels for your convenience Place the label on the keypad keeping the input number in sequence with the source selected e Repeat the above steps until all keypads are installed 8 2 Installing the LRN Keypads Connect the CA6 4 LRN s Interface cable to the 16 pin header located on the CA6 4 KP Interface Note the location of the red stripe Mount the keypads into double gang box and attach the double gang Decora plate CA 6 4 LRN seo STRIPE 9 Speaker Installation If you are installing in wall speakers follow the instructions provided with your speakers for mounting Connect each speaker wire to the correct polarity Finally e Power up by plugging in all power cords and turning the CA6 4 and sources on 10 Operation Power switch When the power switch is engaged the CA6 4 power indicator will be lit an amber color The CA6 4 should be left on at all times The unit will consume very little power unless the zones are on and active The unit has a stand by mode when the zones are inactive The zone indicator will light either red for off or green for on The zones can
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