Russound A-BUS User manual

Amplified Volume Control Systems
True
Multiroom
Simplicity

From source components
to amplifi ed keypads, an
A-BUS system installs using
CAT-5 cable and keypads
fi t into standard low voltage
workboxes. Installation,
whether in new construction or
an existing home, is a snap.
The modular design of A-BUS
components makes future
system expansion painless.
Add additional A-BUS hubs
or controllers to increase the
numbers of system zones.
System Expandability
Russound’s A-BUS keypads
and local source inputs fi t in
standard wall boxes and use
Decora® style cover plates.
They’re as inconspicuous as
a light switch.
Match any decor
To enhance your audio experience,
the A-LC3 Local Input Module
provides a local source input to an
A-BUS zone. Listen to your iPod or
enjoy sound from your TV through
your A-BUS system speakers. It
includes an IR emitter output for
remote control of local sources.
Local performance
Russound A-BUS learning and
pre-programmed remotes control
both system zone volume and
source components via IR signal.
Just point the remote at an
A-BUS keypad, press the button
and enjoy.
User friendly
A-LC3 Local Input Module

A-BUS
Russound’s A-BUS systems are
true multiroom simplicity. Designed
for exceptional ease of use, our
systems are fl exible and modular.
From single source systems
that allow you to share music
throughout your home, to
multi-source systems that
provide multiple music
sources in different
locations, Russound
offers solutions for
any home.
Multiroom simplifi ed
The A-VC2 amplifi ed volume
control is an economical
choice for hub based
A-BUS systems. A single
knob provides zone volume
adjustment and on/off, while
an LED lights up to indicate
when your audio source
equipment is on.
Simple pleasures
A-VC2 Amplifi ed Volume Control

System
Russound A-BUS Hubs provide a fl exible, compact
solution for multiroom audio installations. Available in
single source confi gurations for in-wall, surface, or
structured wiring installations, or a four-source surface
mount unit, their modular design allows systems to be
tailored to any home and application.
System control couldn’t be
simpler. Russound’s A-K3
amplifi ed keypad features an
on/off/source selection button,
volume up/down buttons, and
an IR receiver for control via
a remote. It provides robust
sound from a keypad no larger
than an electrical outlet.
Simply control
Russound’s A-H4D In-wall hub
combines A-BUS fl exibility in
an attractive Decora® style wall
box. Connect a receiver and
select any of your sources to
enjoy throughout your home.
Hidden jewel
A-H484 Multi-Source, Multi-Zone Hub
A-K3 Amplifi ed Keypad
A-H4D In-Wall, Four-Zone Hub
Hubs

A product unique to Russound, the A-C68 six-
source, eight-zone multiroom controller provides
advanced multiroom system features in the
fl exible A-BUS format. Designed for either rack
mounting or placement with A/V components,
the A-C68 features a built in power supply,
an onboard library of IR codes and
supports IR learning. The controller
also features independent source gain
control, paging, source power management,
sleep timer function for all zones, and all-zone
“party mode”. Systems are scalable to support
up to six A-C68 controllers linked to make a
48-zone system with six sources. The A-SRC1
system remote is designed exclusively for the
A-C68 and provides complete source control.
For enhanced control of the
A-C68, Russound offers the
A-KSC Source Control
Keypad. The A-KSC is an
11-button add-on keypad
that combines in a with an
A-K5L keypad to provide
complete source control of
your components.
Russound’s A-K5L keypad
delivers more power output
through the use of a highly
effi cient Class D digital
amplifi er. The keypad lets
you adjust bass, treble and
loudness, as well as set
paging and local source
turn-on volume for complete
sound control. It features
an LCD panel to view the
selected source and audio
settings and supports
selection of six sources. The
A-K5L includes an IR receiver
and IR confi rmation through
an LED status indicator.
Combined control
Simplicity advanced
A-K5L with A-KSC Source Control Accessory Keypad
A-K5L Amplifi ed Keypad with LCD Display
A-C68 Multizone Controller
System
Controller

Since 1967, innovation, quality and reliability have been the core of the Russound product tradition. Today, Russound offers everything for enjoying multiroom audio-video in your home.
All audio-video distributed solutions are built to high standards and designed with the unique consideration of making products that are a pleasure to live with and enjoy.
©2008 Russound. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Russound is not responsible for
typographical errors or omissions. A-BUS is a registered trademark of LeisureTech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia. This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents:
US #7,181,023, #6,389,139; EP #1004222, AU #739808, NZ #502982, Mexico #241196, Canada #CA2301062.
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A-BUS Hubs
A-BUS Controller
A-BUS Controls
A-VC2
amplifi ed volume control
A-K3
amplifi ed kaypad
A-K5L
amplifi ed keypad with LCD panel
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A-BUS Accessories
A-SRC1
Learning and Pre-Programmed Remote
Control for controller systems
A-LRC2
Learning and Pre-Programmed Remote
Control for hub systems
A-LC3
local input module
A-OM
line-level output module
A-C68
six-source, eight-zone multiroom controller
A-H1
audio interface
hub for A-H4P
A-H2
single-source,
two-zone hub
A-H4
single-source,
four-zone hub
A-H4P
single-source,
four-zone panel-mount hub
for A-H1
A-H484
four-source, four-zone
panel-mount hub
A-H4D
single-source, four-zone
in-wall hub
LR2000-0021 04/08
Multiroom audio controls don’t get much
easier than Russound’s line of A-BUS
amplifi ed keypads and volume controls.
Turn a knob or press a button, and you
have music. For Controller systems,
Russound offers keypads for full control
of your audio sources. A-KSC
source control accessory keypad
Russound’s A-C68 Multizone Controller
provides the features of high-end
controller amplifi ers with the ease of
installation of A-BUS.
The A-BUS Hub is the central connection
point for your audio sources and the
A-BUS amplifi ed keypads and volume
controls. Russound offers several styles
of A-BUS Hubs, with a solution for any
home. Add multiple hubs to increase the
size of your audio system.
The A-PS is a 24-volt, 2.5-ampere DC
power supply specifi cally designed for
hub based A-BUS systems.
The A-LC3 allows you to add an
independent local source to any A-BUS
zone. When the source is turned on, the
A-LC3 will turn on the keypad in that
zone and play through the speakers.
The A-OM Line Level Output Module
provides a fi xed line-level stereo signal
from an A-BUS keypad port on a hub
or A-BUS-ready multiroom controller
for connecting an external receiver or
amplifi er.
The A-LRC2 A-BUS Learning System
remote provides source control for Hub
based A-BUS systems.
The A-SRC1 A-BUS Learning and Pre-
Programmed System remote provides
source control for Controller based
A-BUS systems.
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