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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
THE
COVER.
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PART
S
INSIDE
. RE
FER
S
ERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The
lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an
equilateral triangle,
is
intended to alert the
user
to the
pres
ence
of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product's enclosure that may
be
of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a
risk
of
electric shock to persons.
The
exclamation point within
an
equilateral triangle
is
intended to
al
ert the
user
to the presence
of
important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in
the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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 basement, or near a
swimming pool.
The
apparatus shall
not
be
exposed to
dripping
or
splashing liquids and no objects filled with
liquids,
such
as
vases,
shall
be
placed on the apparatus.
6.
Carts and Stands -The appliance should
2
be
used only with a cart or 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.
7. Wall or Ceiling
Mounting
-The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as
recommended by
the manufacturer.
8. 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 bookcase or cabinet
that
may impede the flow
of
air through the ventilation
openings.
9.
Heat-
The appliance should
be
situated away from heat
sources such
as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10
. 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 appliance.
11.
Grounding or Polarization -Precaution should be taken
so
that
the grounding
or
polarization means
of
an
appliance
is
not
defeated.
12. 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 applianc
e.
13.
Cleaning -The appliance should
be
cleaned only
as
recommended by the manufacturer.
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.
To
remove
all
pow
er (supply
mains) from the appliance, remove the plug from the
wall
outlet
.
15.
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.
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16.
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.
Th
e 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.
17.
Servicing -
The
user should
not
attempt
to service the
appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. 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
.
2.
Do NotTouch The Unit With Wet Hands- Do
not
handle
the
unit
or power cord when your hands are wet or
damp. If water
or
any other liquid enters the cabinet.
unplug the unit from power immediately and take it
to
aqualified service person for inspection.
3.
Location
of
Unit -
Place
the
unit
in a well-ventilated
location.
Take
special care
to
provide plenty
of
ventilation on all sides
of
the
unit
especially when it
is
placed in
an
audio
rack.
If
ventilation
is
blocked, the
unit
may overheat and malfunction. Do
not
expose the
unit
to
direct sun
light
or heating units
as
the
unit
internal
components temperature may rise and shorten the life
of
the components. Avoid
damp
and dusty places.
4.
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.

USER SECTION
Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 4
Component Guide
Controller FrontI
Rear Views .......................................................................................... 5
Keypad Usage and Features
........................................................................................... 6
User Menu Settings
........................................................................................................ 6
Functions
............................................................................................................................ 7
All
ON Participation Setting ......................................................................................... a
Remote Control Features ................................................................................................. 9
INSTALLER SECTION
Installation Overview
Ventilation Requirements
.............................................................................................. 10
Installation
.......................................................................................................................... 10
Power Requirements
....................................................................................................... 10
Important Considerations ............................................................................................. 10
System Configuration
ControllerI Keypad Configuration
............................................................................. 11
Keypad FrontI Rear Views ............................................................................................. 12
Wall Port Front I RearViews
.......................................................................................... 13
Installation
Wall Port Installation
....................................................................................................... 14
Speaker
Outputs ............................................................................................................... 14
Keypad Installation
.......................................................................................................... 15
ControllerConnections
Zone 4 FixedNariable Audio Output...
...................................................................... 16
Mute I 12 volt Trigger Out ............................................................................................. 17
RS-232 lnterface ................................................................................................................ 18
Controller ID Settings ...................................................................................................... 18
Linking Two Controllers
.................................................................................................. 19
Source Audio Connections
........................................................................................... 20
IR Connections ................................................................................................................... 20
INSTALLER SECTION (continued)
System Use
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Start Up ................................................................................................................................ 21
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 21
Remote Control Programming ......................................................................................... 22
REFERENCE SECTION
Remote Control Device Codes .......................................................................................... 24
Technical Specifications
...................................................................................................... 30
Warranty
................................................................................................................................... 31
Russound CA4 System Installation Manual 3

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Thank you for choosing the Russound" CA4 controller amplifier to enhance
your home
with multiroom audio.
The
CA4 caters to homeowners who want control overtheir multiroom audio
systems
with such capabilities as infrared (IR) tools to manage the system from
anywhere in the house. Four source inputs, simplified programming, and user
adjustable sound controls make listening
to music throughout the home easier
than ever.
Key features include:
• Four sources delivered to four zones for sharing music throughout the
home.
• Scalable
to 8zones by connecting two CA4 units.
• A remote control
with simplified programming and control via intelligent
IR learning capabilities for quick setup.
• Utilizes
CAT-S cables to carry the keypad and audio signals between the
wall
port and the controller.
• All speaker and
CAT-S keypad cables are run to the wall port for easy
connectivity.
• A
12VDC 1 OOmA trigger output
• 1S watts per channel
• Source Grouping
The CA4 kit ships with a remote control (CA4-RC), wall port (CA4-WP), four
CAT-S cables, and four keypads (CA4-KP) for homeaudio one-touch control.The
user
can adjust the bass, treble, loudness, and volume from each keypad. The
system includes
an RS232 connection for integration with home automation
systems.
Russound's controller/amplifiers meetthe needs
of homeowners who want to
experience true audio fidelity throughout the home. With the CA4, customers
have a multiroom home audio solution at a cost-effective price.
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5

KEYPAD
USAGE
&
FEATURES
CA4-KP
User
Menu
The User Menu allows the user
to
adjust the audio properties and features
of
a particular zone.The audio features that
can
be adjusted
are:
Bass,
Treble, and
Loudness. Additional features
that
are
selectable are Source Grouping, and All
ON
Participation. Source Grouping allows linked zones
to
listen
to
the same
source and follow any source changes on those linked zones. When All
ON
participation
is
enabled,
an
All
ON
command will turn on any enabled zones
and allow the initiating keypad
to
act
as
the Master keypad and control the
source selection for all zones
that
are
powered on.
To
enter the
User
Menu, press and hold the Source
button
for 3 seconds
when the keypad
is
powered on. The Source windows will blink
to
indicate the
option
ready for adjustment. Another 3-second press and hold
of
the Source
button
(or a 9-second time-out) will return the keypad
to
regular operation.
The
top
left (Source
1)
button
will temporarily blink
to
indicate
"Bass"
is
ready
for adjustment. Subsequent presses
of
the Source
button
will toggle through
Treble (Source
2),
Loudness (Source
3),
Source Grouping (Source
4)
and All
ON
Participation (all four Sources lit).
Once
an
option
is
selected, the Volume Up/Down buttons are used
to
adjust
settings. The volume indicator
LEOs
temporarily
light
to
show the
option
setting. A 3-second press and hold, or a 9-second
time-out
will return the
keypad
to
normal operation.
Setting
Bass
and
Treble
1.
Enter the
User
Menu.
2.
Select Source 1 (upper left) for
Bass
or Source 2 (upper right) for Treble.
The windows will blink
to
indicate the option for adjustment.
3.
Press
the volume
up
or
down
to
adjust the settings. The
LEOs
above the
volume up
button
will indicate the change. The middle
LED
will flash
when flat.
4.
Either
press
the Source
button
to
go
to
the next option or exit the
User
Menu by a 3-second press
of
the source
button
or atime-out.
Source
window
will blink
to
indicate
the
option
that
is
ready for adjustment
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to
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or
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Press
Source
button
to
cycle
through
the menu
options
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FEATURES
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Loudness
1. Enter
th
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2.
Press
the source
button
to
select Source 3 (lower left) for Loudness. The
window
will blink.
3.
Press
the volume up
button
to
turn
the feature
ON,
or the volume
down
button
to
turn
it
OFF.
The far
right
hand volume
LED
will indicate
ON
and
the far left hand volume
LED
will indicate
OFF
.
4. Either press
the
Source
button
to
go
to
the next
option
or
exit the User
Menu by a 3-second press
of
the source
button
or
atime-out.
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Setting
Source
Grouping
1.
Enter
the
User Menu.
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Source Group Setting Mode
2.
Press
and release the source
button
to
cycle
to
and select Source 4 (lower
right). The
window
will blink.
3.
Pressing the volume
up
button
will activate
the
feature and pressing the
volume
down
button
deactivates the feature.The far
right
hand volume
LED
will indicate
ON
and the far left hand volume
LED
will indicate
OFF.
4.
Either press the Source
button
to
go
to
the next
option
or exit the User
Menu by a 3-second press
of
the source
button
or atime-out.
5.
Go
to
another keypad
that
is
connected
to
the
same controller and repeat
the
procedure
so
that
these zones will be linked and listening
to
the same
source. Any source changes on any
of
the linked keypads will be tracked
and updated on all source linked keypads. Volume control remains
independent
as
well
as
zone
ON
and
OFF.
Only zones connected
to
the
same controller can be source grouped.
Keypad
Functions
Power ON/OFF:
A
press
and release
of
the power, source or volume
up
I
down
buttons will turn the keypad
ON
. A press and release
of
the power
button
will turn the keypad and the backlighting
OFF.
Note:
Ifthere are
other
keypads
ON
in the system the power
button
will remain lit.
Volume Adjustment:
Upon initial powering
of
the keypad, the volume will
automatically ramp up
to
the factory set turn-on volume level. Pressing the
volume up or
down
buttons will change the volume accordingly. Volume
levels will be indicated by the
LEOs
above the volume up
button
. Hold the
buttons
to
ramp the volume up
or
down
accordingly.
Source Selection:
A press and release
of
the source
button
will cycle
through
the sources. The selected source will be backlit on the keypad.
All ON:
A press and hold
of
the power
button
(3-seconds) while the zone
is
already in the
ON
state will turn all keypads
ON
(if enabled
to
respond). The
volume
LEOs
will
light
up from the center and ramp outward.
Usage Note:
If initiating
an
All
ON
command, all
other
powered zones will automatically
be placed
into
a Party Mode
as
non-Masters and will
not
have independent
sou
r
ce
control. The initiating keypad
is
the
Master and will need
to
be turned
off
to
discontinue the Party Mode before source control
can
be available for
other
zones.
All
OFF:
A press and hold
ofthe
power
button
(3
-seconds) while the zone
is
in the
OFF
state will turn all keypads
OFF.
The volume
LEOs
will
light
up from
the
center and ramp outward. The backlighting on all keypads will
turn
off
and the system will be in Standby mode.
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to
cycle
through
sources
Press
and release
of
the
Source,Volume Up, Volume
Down,
or
Power buttons will
turn
the keypad
ON
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KEYPAD
USAGE
&
FEATURES
Setting All
ON
Participation I PartyMode
Enable I Disable
All
ON Participation
This setting will allow the keypad to respond to
an
All
ON
command. The
default setting
is
All
ON
Participation Enabled.
1.
Enter the
User
Menu.
2.
Press
and release the source button, until all the source buttons
are
flashing. It will cycle through each individual source and then all sources
will flash.
3.
Press
the Volume Up
button
to
turn the feature
ON,
or
the
Volume Down
button
to
turn the feature
OFF.
The
far right hand volume
LED
will be lit
to indicate that the keypad
is
enabled to respond, or the far left hand
volume
LED
will indicate
that
the keypad will not respond
to
the All
ON
command.
4.
Either
press
the Source
button
to
go
to
the next option or exit the
User
Menu by a 3-second
press
of
the source
button
or atime-out.
All
ON
Participation--t
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Disabled All
ON
Participation
Enabled
Conditions/ Notes
• If the keypad
is
disabled
to
respond
to
the All
ON
command and
is
OFF
when the All
ON
command
is
issued,
it
will
not
respond
to
the command.
If it
is
turned
ON
while Party Mode
is
active on the system or
was
ON
prior
to
the All
ON
command being initiated,
it
will automatically be entered into
Party Mode
as
a non-Master.
•
If
the keypad
is
enabled to respond to the All
ON
Participation command
and
is
OFF
when the All
ON
command
is
issued,
it
will turn on and enter
into Party Mode
as
a non-Master.
• The keypad issuing the All
ON
command will be the master keypad and
be
able
to
control the source selection for any other active zones. The power
button
will blink slowly tree times
to
indicate the Master status and then
will remain lit. Volume control and Power On/Off remain independent for
each keypad.
• Non-Master keypads in Party Mode cannot change the source. They will all
show and follow the source choice
of
the Master keypad.
If
a user tries
to
change sources
with
a non-Master keypad, the volume up and down and
source buttons will blinkthree times to indicate the error.
• Non-Master keypads can be turned
OFF
by a
press
and release
of
the Power
button.Any keypad (Master or non-Master)
can
issue
an
All
OFF
command.
• Turning the Master keypad
OFF
will exit Party Mode, and allow the other
zones
to
regain source control.
• A non-Master keypad cannot
issue
an
All
ON
command. The source and
volume buttons will blink three times
to
indicate
an
invalid command, and
then will return the keypad
to
normal operation.
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Manual

REMOTE CONTROL
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Source Keys-
Use
these
keys
to
select specific sources on the
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keypad and
to
set which source the remote will control.
---
---
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Keys-
Directly enter channels
(e
.
g.
09
or
31
).
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0 0 Enter-
Press
to
choose the highlighted menu option.
May perform
"OK"
function for devices.
Input-
Switch the
TV
'
s,
VCR's,
SAT's
or
DVD
's
input
to
viewTVorvideo
programs---+--~!1!1
Channel-
Change channels sequentially-
up
or
down
---+---j.
Menu -
Display the menu
for
the selected device
--~--->..~_A
Cursor
Keys-
Move
the
cursor in the menu screens -
--+-----"""
Guide-
Display
the
program guide for the selected
device---+------'~
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Press
to
recall the last-viewed channel.
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Volume-
Raise
or lower the sound level
of
the zone being controlled.
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View the current channel and program information.
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Press
to
choose the highlighted menu
option
.May perform "Enter" function for devices.
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Exit-
Exit the selected device's menu, guide, or program
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without
making amenu
selection.
Control Keys-
Skip backward, rewind, fast
forward,
sl<.ip
forward, record, stop, pause, or play
tracks on source device.
Zone Control-
Turns zones
on/
off
I all
off
(DISC
can
be learned in
as
a source control feature
.)
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-
t-~
Zone Control
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Note: All source setup and control
is
contained in the
CA4-RC
remote control.
The
CA4
controller does
not
require programming
for the controller or for source setup.
See
Remote Control usage and
programming information later in this manual.
Russound
CA4
System
Installation Manual 9

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Ventilation
Requirements
IMPORTANT:
The
CA4
should be situated
so
that
its location or position does
not
interfere
with
its proper ventilation. Do
not
block vents above or
to
the
sides
of
the unit,
as
it
requires ventilation for proper operation. Do
not
expose
to
excessive dust, and
do
not
allow dust
to
build up on the
unit
and blockvent
holes. Do
not
place
the
CA4
above
or
below a heat-generating component
such
as
an
audio amplifier.
Be
sure
to
leave at least 2 inches
of
space
to
the
sides
of
the
unit
with
open air
flow above. A single-space rack
mount
vent or about
1.75
inches must be kept
clear above and below the unit.
Installation
The
CA4
controller can be rack mounted orplaced on a shelfin
an
equipment
rack.
The controller will occupy one rack space
with
the feet removed.
The controller
can
be installed in
an
equipment rack using
the
included rack-
mount
ears
and hardware
to
attach the
ears
to
the controller
chassis.
Two controllers may be connected and allow up
to
8 keypads on the system.
Electrical
Power
The
CA4
operates at 100
to
240
VAC.
Voltage
is
auto selected internally. It
is
recommended that the
CA4
and the source equipment be plugged
into
a
dedicated 20-amp circuit
with
an
isolated ground. A power line conditioner
can
reduce interference problems caused by noise found in some electrical
systems.
Warning:
There
is
noexternal
on/off
powerswitch on the CA4.1f the controller
is
plugged in
to
a live
AC
outlet,
it
will be powered.
To
cycle power, you must
unplug the controller and then plug
it
back in.
Do
not connect the controller's main power feed until all other
connections have been made and verified.
Live
connection or
removal
of
the keypad wiring or other wiring when the system
is
powered
can
cause
communication problems in the network.
Double-check terminations during
each
phase
of
the installation
to prevent accidental damage. Incorrect wiring
is
the number one
cause
for non-warranty product damage.
Important
Considerations
• Disconnect the power cord before making any connections
to
the
controller.
• Verify that all connections and polarity
are
correct.
•
Keep
all power cords away from all signal cables
to
prevent
humming
from
induced noise.
• Choose reliable signal cables and patch cords.
• Label all wires
with
the
room location at both ends
of
the wire.
• Avoid running speaker wires or signal cables close
to
house electrical
wiring for any distance.
If
you have
to
run them parallel, make sure
to
space
the wires at least
two
feet from
the
AC
line.
If
you need
to
cross an
AC
line
it
should be at a
90°
angle.
•
For
dual controllers, use a keypad connected through a wall
port
to
set the
ID
on
the
second controller before linking
the
controllers.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Controller
I
Keypad
Configuration
The CA4 Wall Port jacks are located on
the
rear
of
the
controller. These
RJ-4S
ports
must
be connected
to
the
corresponding jacks on
the
wall port.
Each
keypad
is
then
connected
to
the
wall port.
are made
with
RJ-4S
connectors using
the
TS68A
ration. For a clean installation use
the
included
RJ-4S
les
to
connect
from
the
controller
wall
port
jack
to
All
CAT-S
connections
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the
corresponding one
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terminate
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the
CA4-WP.
Using
the
same
wiring
configuration
oute
a
CAT-S
cable
from
the
wall
port
to
each
of
the
e controller
to
the
wall
port
should
not
exceed 6
feet
(2m).
ended
CAT-S
cable
length
is
240 feet (73.2m) betweenThe
maximum
recomm
the
wall
port
and
the
keypad.
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must
be connected
between
the
controller and
Note: All
four
CAT-S
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port
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proper
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updates
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with
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connect
to
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INSTALLATION
Wall
Port
Installation
1.
Pick
an
unobtrusive location close
to
the
controller
that
all cables (speaker
and keypad) can be routed to.
2.
Install
an
electrical box, using a
UL/CSA
approved plastic single-gang
(18
ci
or
deeper) electrical box.
If
there will be
two
controllers you should
use
two
single-gang boxes separated slightly
to
allow space for the cables.
3.
Route
CAT-S
wire from the electrical box
to
the four keypad locations. Route
the speaker cable from the electrical box
to
the corresponding speaker
locations. Label each set
of
cables
with
the zone and location.
4.
Terminate each
CAT-S
wire
with
a
RJ-45
plug using the T568A standard
configuration.
5.
Strip 1
to
2 inches
(2.5
to
5
em)
off
the
end
of
each speaker cable jacket.
Then strip 1/4 inch
(0.7
em)
of
insulation
off
each wire.
6. Twist the speaker wire strands
together
so
there are no strands separated
from
the
bundle.
7. Insert
the
proper speaker wire, matching channel and polarity for all four
wires. Tighten the screws until
the
wires
are
secured in the terminal.
Cable
as
follows (standard 4-conductor):
White--
L+
(left channel positive)
Green--
L-
(left channel negative)
Black--
R-
(right channel negative)
Red
--
R+
(right channel positive)
8.
Check
to
make sure thereare nostray strands
of
wire outsidetheterminals.
If
there
are,
remove
the
wire,
twist
the strands together, and reconnect
the wire
to
the terminal.
9.
Complete the same steps for the remaining zones. Plug each
of
the
RJ-45
plugs into the corresponding keypad zone jack on the rear
of
the wall
port. Note: All four connections from
the
controller
to
the
wall
port
must
be made, even
if
there are
less
than 4 keypads connected
to
the
system.
Cables between the wall
port
and the controller must match numerically
(#1
on the wall
port
to
#1
on
the
controller).
10.
Mount
the wall
port
in the electrical box.
Push
any extra cable back into
the wall. Screw the wall
port
plate
to
the
electrical box. Attach
the
trim
plate
to
the wall port.
Speaker
Outputs
The
CA4
supports speaker outputs for zones 1
through
4 for each controller
with
a maximum
of
eight
zones.
Each
speaker connection requires a 8-
ohm
load and will provide
15
watts per channel. Standard 16-gauge 4-conductor
stranded speaker wire can be run
up
to
125 feet; 14-gauge wire can be run
up
to
250 feet.
The speakers are connected
to
the
CA4
Wall
Port using fixed screw terminals.
Each
of
theseterminals
is
designatedforthespeaker set
of
aparticularamplified
zone.
To
avoid confusion, connect one zone speaker set at a
time
starting
with
Zone
1,
taking care
to
keep zone and speaker wire identities straight.
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Keypad
installation
1.
Ensure
it
is
possible
to
run the wire
to
the
location you have chosen.
2.
To
install a single-gang keypad, you will need
to
use a
UL/CSA
approved
plastic single-gang (18
ci)
electrical box.
3.
Route
CAT-S
wire
to
theelectrical box from the
CA4
Wall
Port and label
it
with
thezone number.
4.
Terminate
the
CAT-S
wire
with
a
RJ-4S
plug using
the
TS68A
standard
configuration. Plug
the
wire
into
the
jackon
the
rear
of
the
keypad.
S.
Ensure
the
2-pin
jumper
is
in
the
off
position (on one
pin
only).
6.
Source labels must be inserted prior
to
installing
the
trim
plate on
the
keypad. Determine
the
system's source names and numbers
(e.g.,
CD,
Source 1
).
7.
Select
the
corresponding source name label from
the
included label
sheets. Left-side labels are used for sources 1 and
3;
right-side labels are
used for sources 2 and
4.
8.
Slide
the
label
into
the
window
slot until
the
source name
is
centered in
the
window.
9.
Push
any extra cable back intothewall orelectrical box. Align the keypad back
plate and screw the keypad
to
theelectrical box.
10.
Place
the
foam around
the
keypad face and then align and screw on
the
trim
plate
to
the
keypad.
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CONTROLLER
CONNECTIONS
Zone?
4
Fixed/Variable
Audio
Output
The
CA4
has
two
line Audio outputs on Zone
4.
These
zone audio
output
connections feature a stereo line
out
RCA
connection for a fixed and/or a
variable line level output.
When connected
to
Variable, the keypad volume level affects this output. In
the
Fixed
position, the keypad volume level will notchange the
output
level.
The fixed or variable audio outputs can be used
if
additional amplification
is
desired
(e.g.,
Russound
R235LS
two-channel amplifier).
Use
quality
RCA
signal
cables
to
ensure aconstant qualityaudio signal.
CA4
Controller
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Cables
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Triggers
12VDC Mute Trigger In
When 12VDC is applied to the Mute In, the system will fully mute all zones on
the controller.
The connections for the trigger are made using atwo-conductor
cable with 1/8" male mini-plug jacks. The tip is positive (+) and sleeve is
negative (-). This allows for the connection of an external paging or muting
device. In a dual controller configuration a mini plug Ycable should be used to
send the signal into both Mute In jacks so all zones will be muted.
Note: The CA4 will not accept a paging audio input; however, if used with
an independent paging system with 12VDC trigger out, that can be used to
CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS
12VDC System Trigger Out
Trigger Out 12VDC output is used for triggering an external amplifieror other
component. The connections for the
output are made using atwo-conductor
cable with 1/8" male mini-plug jacks at each end. The tip is positive (+) and
sleeve
is negative (-).The System Trigger Out supplies 12VDC when the first
keypad is turned on. The 12VDC is removed 5 minutes after the last keypad is
turned off.
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CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS
Serial Port
The CA4 supports RS-232 communication with variousthird partyautomation
systems or
PC forcontrol, and potential firmware updates ofthe controller.The
RS-232 port is located on the rear of the CA4 and uses a DB-9 cable connection.
Directions will accompany any firmware updates.
Controller ID Settings
If more then 4 zones are required another CA4 controller must be used and
must have its own I D. One of the controllers must be set to 1 (default) and the
other
to 2.
1. Power up the #2 controller (plugging the unit into an electrical outlet).
The installer has 30 seconds to set the I D.
2. Press and hold the source button on a keypad connected to the #2
controller's wall port for 5 seconds and the source 1 or 2 label will start
blinking, whichever the controller
is set to will be displayed. If source 1
blinks then the
ID is set to 1. If source 2 blinks then the controller ID is set
to 2. Please note, the default setting is 1.
3. A press and release of the volume up button will set the controller ID to
#2. (A press and release of the volume down button will set the ID to #1.)
4. Cycle power to complete this setting. Unplug the controller from the
power source, wait
10 seconds and plug it back in.
5. Onlyafterthe controllerI D's are setshould thecable linkingthecontrollers
be connected.
Please note upon initial power up this parameter should be set within 30
seconds or the controller will revert to normal operation. During power failure
or power cycle this mode will return for the first
30 seconds of initial power.
Normal operation
can still occur during this period.
Note: All fourconnections from the controller to the wall port must be made,
even
if there are less than 4 keypads connected to the system.
Caution: Cables between the wall port and the controller must match
numerically
(#1 on Controller to #1 on Wall Port, etc.). Swapping cables to
different ports can damage the equipment.
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Linking
Two
Controllers
Two
CA4
controllers can be linked together for a system that supports eight
zones and four sources. This setup requires
two
controllers, a
CAT-S
linking
cable,
RCA
"Y"
adapters,
two
wall ports
(CA4-WP),
and up
to
eight keypads
(CA4-KP).
Establish four zones for the first controller and four zones for the second
controller (keypads and speakers). Arrange the zones on each controller with
an
aim toward potential source grouping. Give the customer a list
of
which
zones are on each controller. Source grouping
is
specific
to
the controller the
zone
is
connected to. Zones cannot be grouped across
two
controllers.
CAT-S
cable
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RJ-45
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IR
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CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS
Connect theaudiofrom the sources (up
to
four)
to
both controllers.The audio
must be split using
RCA
"Y" adapters
to
connect
to
both
controllers.
It
is
not
necessary
to
linktheIR outputs.TheIR communication
is
carried
to
the second
controller via the linking
CAT-S
cable.
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CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS
Source
Audio
Connections
The
CA4
supports
up
to
four audio sources. The Source Inputs are located on
the
rear panel. Connect each source using quality
RCA
signal cables. Connect
the
Leftand Right Audio
outputs
from each source
to
the
corresponding inputs
on
the
CA4
controller. Label each cable
with
the
name
of
the
selected source
and
the
Source Audio
input
number
located on
the
CA4.
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IRCo
Each
1.
A
source component has a designated
IR
port
on
the
rear
of
the
CA4.
ttach
the
1
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of
the
IR
emitter
to
the
IR
emitter
port
labeled
w
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the
source number.
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the
adhesive backing
at
the
other end
of
the
emitter
and attach
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the
source component's
IR
window.
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n order
to
control this source component
with
IR,
the
source
must
be
s
elected at
the
keypad receiving
the
command.
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output
is
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or
to
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