Perkins Innovation PCD-FDE1 User manual

Product Overview
Perkins Innovation PCD-FDE1 provides direct access and
remote control of a Russound multiroom audio system
from an Apple iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android based
device. PCD-FDE1 allows for two-way remote control of
any zone in a Russound RNET® enabled multiroom audio
system and provides real time display of system and
source information. The unit also provides full integration
with the Russound DMS-3.1 Digital Media Streamer, and
MyRussound App™ supporting cover art with real time
meta-data display on older, non-RIO™ based Russound
controllers.
The PCD-FDE1 consists of an interface device for
integration between the local area network and the
Features
• Compatible with the Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch,
and Android based devices
• Allows the Russound DMS-3.1 Digital Media Streamer
and MyRussound App™ to be used with older Russound controllers
• Supports Russound ACA-E5, CAV6.6, CAM6.6, CAM6.6T,
CAA66, and CA4 controllers
• Controls any zone and any source in the system including RNET
and IR-controlled sources
• Multi-controller support - up to 6 controllers and 48 zones
• Displays real-time metadata from Russound RNET sources
• Ability to control zones for Bass, Treble, Loudness, Balance, DND,
and Party Mode
• Zone volume control with mute option
• Displays zone and source names
• Easy to congure via PC or portable device – Set the Russound
controller type; set the zone names, source names, and source types
• 10/100 Ethernet connectivity to home network
• Can be powered directly from the Russound DMS-3.1
• Firmware upgradeable via a cloud based browser interface
What’s in the box:
(1) 4’ CAT-5 network patch cable for connection
from the PCD-FDE1 to the existing LAN
(1) USB to RS-232 serial adapter
(1) Quick start guide
(1) USB power supply cable
(2) Velcro mounting strips
Russound multiroom audio system. Control is performed
using the My Russound App™ which is available on Google
Play as well as the App Store. Conguration is done via
a cloud-based Web conguration tool, streamlining the
setup process.
Setup on the PCD-FDE1 is easily accomplished via cloud
based conguration utility. The conguration utility can
be accessed via Apple iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android
based device. Any standard PC can also be used for this
process. This tool is available 24 hours per day and may
be accessed from any location. An Internet connection is
required.
PCD-FDE1
Network Controller
Quick Start Guide
PCD-FDE1, Quick Start Guide

Basic installation
What you will need:
• Home network Wi-Fi 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
Perform following steps:
1. Connect the PCD-FDE1 to your home network router via a CAT-5 wired Ethernet (LAN) connection. The PCD-FDE1 must
be on the same network as any Ethernet connections to RNET controllers or components.
2. Connect the supplied USB serial adapter to the USB port on the PCD-FDE1, to the RS232 port on the RNET controller (on
ACA-E5 multiroom controller, use RS-232 port ‘A’). If it is a multiple controller system, the
PCD-FDE1-A must be connected to controller #1.
Note: On CAV6.6 be sure the RS232 switch is set to‘rear
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PCD-FDE1
USB Port
Power adapter or
USB to Aux USB cable
USB/Serial cable
CAT-5 cable
Russound Controller (CAV6.6 shown)
Home Network Router
PCD-FDE1, Quick Start Guide

Conguration
Log on to the www.perkinsinnovation.com web site.
Click on ‘log in’ at the top of the page. See the screen shot
bellow. There is no network conguration for the user to
perform. Simply plug the device into the Ethernet network,
and it obtains an IP automatically via DHCP. The device will
automatically nd the DMS-3.1 and will connect to that as
well.
Set up the device using the online Web page and save the
conguration.
3.Theunitwillthenautomatically downloaditsconguration
and reboot. All LED’s will go out and then ash on
briey. The switch on the top marked “Connect” will begin
to ash, indicating that it’s booting back up.
4. Once it’s booted and the USB LED begins to ash,
(indicating that the device is up and running) slide the
side switch back to run.
Conguration complete.
Perform following steps:
1. In order to congure the PCD-FDE1, slide the switch on
the side to the middle position “Cong”.
2. Press and hold the top button (marked“Connect”) until
the switch stops illuminating. (The switch has a built-in
LED) This may take up to 5 seconds. Once it turns o,
release the button.
Login or Register Here
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Select a device to edit or add new device here Add new device. Enter Customer MAC Address and name
After you add new device and click submit, you will be
taken to this screen to enter the device conguration, you
will enter the controller type and zone names
After scrolling down, you will now have to enter the
source names and source types. Click ‘Save Conguration
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Conguration - cont’d

In the event that you can not connect to your PCD-FDE1, please check the following:
1. Make sure power is connected and the power LED is illuminated.
2. Check the Ethernet connection, make sure the RJ-45 connectors are rmly seated,
and that the Ethernet LED is illuminated / ashing.
3. Check the USB and serial connectors, make sure all connections are tight, check to
see that the USB LED is ashing. If connecting to a CAV6.6, make sure the RS232
switch is set to rear.
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Troubleshooting
LED diagnostic:
1Power - On - normal operation
2Connect - On - normal operation
Connect - Flashing - Boot up / Cong/ Upgrade
3Ethernet - On / Flashing - Normal operation
Ethernet - O - Problem with network connection
4USB - Flashing - Normal operation
USB - O - Problem with USB Adapter cable
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