Russound A-H1 Switch User Manual
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1. 3 Status power input with LED indicator 4 Main Power LED indicator 5 Compact size for mounting near audio equipment A H1 SPECIFICATIONS Status Power 12VDC 100mA 2 5mm plug Input 600 ohm line level audio RCA Output A BUS ready RJ 45 T568A Standard Emitter Connections 1 8 Male Tip sleeve Dimensions 6 5 W x 2 H x 1 55 D 165 x 51 x 39mm Weight 9 5 oz 270g LIMITED WARRANTY The Russound A H1 is fully guaranteed for two 2 years from the date of pur chase against all defects in materials and workmanship For this warranty to apply the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions During this period Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor Accidental dam age and shipping damage are not considered defects under the terms of this warranty Russound assumes no responsibility for defects resulting from abuse or servicing performed by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writ ing by Russound If service is necessary it must be performed by Russound Damage to or destruction of components due to excessive power voids the war ranty In these cases the repair will be made at the owner s expense To return for repairs the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner s expense along with a note explaining the nature of the service required Be sure to pack in a corrugated container with at least 32. inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit Before returning a unit for repair call Russound at 603 659 5170 for a Return Authorization number Write the RA number on the shipping label and ship to Russound ATTN Service 5 Forbes Road Newmarket NH 03857 Russound sells product only through authorized Dealers and Distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service Any Russound product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source including retailers mail order sellers and online sellers will not be honored or serviced under existing Russound warranty policy Any sale of products by an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by Russound shall void the warranty on the appli cable product CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR RUSSOUND MODEL A H1 REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK DIAGRAMS ARE NOT TO SCALE RJ 45 Connection Details RJ 45 using T568A Wiring Standard GREEN WHITE When wiring use T568A RJ45 wire configuration Source Component Audio Receiver Standard method Connect multiple sources via Tape 2 or Zone 2 output of Receiver A VC A KP RC A KP2 A LRC1 N D GREEN ORANGE WHITE Q BLUE BLUE WHITE O Alternate method Connect 1 source directly O 00 ORANGE BROWN WHITE j BROWN RJ45 CAT 5 patch cable C Emitter attaches to each sour
3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING AND USING RUSSOUND MODEL A H1 REFER TO THE DIAGRAMS INSIDE A H1 CONNECTIONS Note When making all connections be sure that the power supply is not connected The A H1 must be connected to the Link In connector on the A H4P or other A BUS ready product or hub Connect the hub out put to an RJ 45 wall plate Wire the RJ 45 for the 568A standard using CAT 5 conductor wire When using pre made CAT 5 RJ 45 patch cables be sure they are straight through and do not swap conductor pairs Run the CAT 5 from the rear of the wall plate to the structured wiring panel and then to the A H4P Use the following color code markings to connect the CAT 5 to the Input 110 punchdown con nector on the A H4P Use a punchdown tool with a 110 blade to insert conductors Brown Brown White Green Green White Orange Orange White Blue Blue White Status Run the CAT 5 from each of the A BUS keypad modules to the structured wiring panel Follow the above color code and punch down the CAT 5 for each keypad output 110 punchdown connector After all of the punchdown connections are made route the cables in the box so they avoid power lines and are not grouped with other cables in the panel IR EMITTERS Connect an IR emitter such as the 845 1 to each of the 4 IR con nectors on the A H1 you need use only one IR emitter if you ve connected a single source directly to the A H1 The IR signal that is received th
4. ad module and system power status Every A BUS System is comprised of components from each of the following three areas 1 A BUS Amplified Modules The Module contains both the amplifier for the room s speakers as well as the control for those speakers One Module should be used for each room you choose to control The Russound A KP2 Amplified Keypad with built in IR receiver and A VC Amplified Volume Control are examples of A BUS Amplified Modules A BUS Hubs All components of the A BUS system must be wired centrally to a Hub located near your source equipment The Hub provides the con nection for source equipment volume controls infrared emitters and power supply The A H484 A H4 A H4P and A H2 are examples of A BUS Hubs Power Supply The power supply plugs into the Hub The Russound A PS 24VDC 2 5A unit is an example A BUS is a registered trademark of LeisureTech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia R Russound 5 Forbes Rd Newmarket NH 03857 USA 603 659 5170 Fax 603 659 5388 e mail tech russound com Come visit us at WUSSTE a A H1 OVERVIEW The A H1 is an A BUS Audio Interface Hub that provides an inter face for audio status voltage and infrared between the source equipment and the A H4P A BUS hub cannot be used with the A H4D The A H1 can interface a stereo receiver to an A BUS system using the A H4P A H1 KEY FEATURES 1 1 source audio input 2 4 common IR outputs with confirmation LED
5. ce component s IR window CAT 5 behind wall located near Hub RJ45 Wall Plate optional 110 punchdown connectors for Amplified Keypads To switched AC outlet on Audio Receiver Brown Brown White Green Green White Orange Orange White Blue Blue White Status CAT 5 Wiring Scheme for 110 punchdown connector Audio Receiver SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and user instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet base ment or near a swimming pool 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceil ing only as recommended by the manufacturer 7 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a book case or cabine
6. n the Hub and plug the adapter into a switched AC outlet on the source component When the source is on and supplying status voltage to the Hub the Amplified Module s LED indicator will illuminate green When the source is turned off all Amplified Modules that are on will also turn off the A VC will mute IMPORTANT When the status feature is enabled it must be used i e supplied with power in order to ensure proper operation with accessories such as the A LC2 Local Source Input Module MOUNTING Mount the A H1 using screws or hook and loop fastener Securely mount the A H1 within 6 feet of source equipment 28 1147 ABUS Model A H1 Audio Interface Hub for A BUS System Instruction Manual A BUS SYSTEM OVERVIEW The product you have just purchased is an integral part of the Russound A BUS Multi Room Audio System It is a component which when combined with other essential components and your source equipment receiver CD play er etc creates a versatile whole house audio system that will fill your rooms with high quality sound for years to come A BUS technology is a new innovative method of providing high quality audio to remote locations with a single 8 conductor cable such as CAT 5 A BUS technology provides many advantages over other methods of audio distribu tion including simple single CAT 5 wiring scheme infrared control of system components infrared control of the optional A KP2 amplified keyp
7. ons All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Precautions 1 Power WARNING BEFORE TURNING ON THE POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY All models are designed for use with either AC120V 60Hz or AC240 50Hz voltages The unit will autoswitch to either of these voltages 2 Do Not Touch The A H1 With Wet Hands Do not handle the AH 1 or power cord when your hands are wet or damp If water or any other liquid enters the A H1 cabinet take the A H1 to a qualified service person for inspection 3 Care From time to time you should wipe off the front and side panels of the cabinet with a soft cloth Do not use rough material thinners alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since this may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering
8. rough a zone s Amplified Keypad is routed to the A H1 s Common IR outputs This allows remote operation of sources such as CD DVD or DSS from each zone SOURCE Although the A H1 has only 1 audio input it can be connected to multiple audio sources via the Tape 2 or Zone 2 output of a stereo or home theater receiver Connecting to a receiver gives the A H1 access to any audio source connected to that receiver Alternately a single audio source can be connected directly to the A H1 INDICATORS POWER The Power LED will be illuminated when the 24VDC power supply attached to the A H4P is on STATUS INDICATOR The Status Indicator will be illuminated when 12VDC is present at the Status Input connector indicating the source equipment is on IR The red LED will flash when IR signals are received by the A BUS keypads This is used to confirm IR reception from the A H4P STATUS SWITCH The status feature provides two functions Visually confirms when the source component is on When the source component is turned off all Amplified Modules will also turn off The status feature requires that the source component has a switched AC outlet To enable the status feature Move the status jumper on all Amplified Modules to the Enabled position Move the status switch on the Hub to the STATUS position Using a Russound Model 846C 120V 12VDC or comparable adapter connect the coaxial plug end to the STATUS input o
9. t that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation open ings 8 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appli ance 10 Grounding or Polarization Precaution should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated 11 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 12 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through the openings 13 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged 14 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructi
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