Russound CA-Series User Manual

4-Source Multi-Zone Central Audio Controller/AmplifiersCA-SeriesInstruction ManualON123456OFF6 ZONE — 4 SOURCE CENTRAL CONTROLLER /AMPLIFIERPOWER ZONE

10SETTING THE KEYPADSBefore a keypad is installed into the j-box, turn on thepower so that you can operate the keypad. CA-LCD Only: The amber and the

11SPEAKER INSTALLATION• If you are installing in-wall speakers, follow the instruc-tions provided with your speakers for mounting.• Connect each speak

12OPERATING THE MAIN UNIT• Power switch: When the power switch is engaged, the CApower indicator will be lit an amber color. The CA should beleft on a

OPERATING THE CA-LCD KEYPAD1) Display: The LCD panel displays the name of the sourceselected and the volume level. 2) Source: The source button is pre

14CA6.4•Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 KHz ( +/- 1 dB )• 20 Watts RMS / Channel @ 8Ω• 12 Channels / 6 Stereo Amplifiers•Total Harmonic Distortion:

15The Russound CA-Series Controllers are fully guaranteed for Two (2) years from the date of purchase against all defects inmaterials and workmanship.

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2“WARNING” “ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.”“CAUTION” “ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

3CONTENTSProduct Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Possible System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4Congratulations on your recent purchase of a Russound CA-Series multi-room controller. This four/six-zone, four-source,multi-room controller is the h

5TOOLS NEEDED The following information will indicate some tools andmaterials necessary for a complete installation:•4 twisted pair communication wire

6SOURCE INPUT CONNECTIONSYour source inputs are located at the top left corner of theback panel. Although the source input names are silkscreened on t

7ZONE PRE-AMP OUTPUTS (CA4.4PI ONLY)In applications where more power than the 20 watts perchannel is desired, connect one or more zones of the CA4.4pi

8WIRING RUNS UP TO 100 FEET For wiring runs of up to 100 feet in length, we recommendthe use of CAT-5 wire. It is inexpensive and color coded forease

IRGND+12VCH SELSEL3SEL1BALVOL213654879PUNCHDOWN TERMINALSFigure 11 – Punchdown Terminal on CA-KP.2 and CA-LCDThe CA-KP.2 and CA-LCD come with 110 punc