Russound IBRIDGE POWERDOCK User manual

Product Brief
iBridge® Power Dock Kit
Russound’s new iBridge Power Dock allows the retrofit
addition of iPod to a multiroom audio system painless. Using
innovative Power Line Carrier (PLC) technology, the iBridge
Power Dock makes it possible to add an iPod as an audio
system source without running new wiring.
The Power Dock employs RNET Power Line Carrier™ (PLC)
technology to send audio and RNET control signals between
a multiroom controller and the Power Dock over the home’s
existing common power lines. PLC technology also allows
the Power Dock to be portable within a home. Simply unplug
the Power Dock and Dock Adapter, move it to any room, and
plug it back in.
Through PLC, the Power Dock and Dock Adapter
communicate with the iBridge PLC Controller Adapter, which
mounts at the multiroom controller location and converts
information from the electrical line to RNET signals and
analog audio.
Features Benefits
Installs without new wiring Fast and easy retrofit installations without hassle
Moveable Locate the Power Dock in any room of a home with a 110V outlet
Metadata when used with
RNET controllers
Artist, Album, Song title display on UNO keypads and touchscreens
IR control Power Dock works with most multiroom systems or A/V receivers
The iBridge Power Dock features a standard 30-pin dock
connector and ships with five well adapters to support most
iPod models. It provides power to the iPod to keep it charged
while docked and connected to the system. A maximum of
four iBridge Power Docks per system, and each Power Dock
requires its own Dock Adapter and Controller Adapter.
Just like Russound’s original iBridge Dock, the Power Dock
allows you to listen to all the music stored on an iPod through
in-wall and in-ceiling speakers of a multiroom audio system.
Combining an iPod and the intelligence of RNET results in a
merging of form and function. When used with Russound’s
UNO-TS2 Smart Color Touchscreen, users can select music
from their library as if they had the iPod in their hands.
Navigation and selection of playlists, genres, artists, albums
and songs is as easy as a touch of a button. As music is
selected, information (metadata) appears on UNO keypads
and touchscreens.
BGD2
iBridge Power Dock
BGDA
Power Dock Adapter
BGCA
Power Dock Controller Adapter

Specifications
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.
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Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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LR2430-0005 05/08
BGD2 iBridge Power Dock
Dimensions: 4.72” W x 2.5” D x 1.0” H
(12.0 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm)
Weight: 5.4 oz. (153 g)
iPod connector: Standard 30-pin dock connector
5 well adapters
Communication port: 8-pole RJ45 jack (T568A standard)
BGDA Power Dock Adapter
Dimensions: 2.83”W x 3.86”D x 1.33”H
(7.27 x 9.9 x 3.4 cm)
Weight: 5.6 oz. (158.8 g)
Power requirement: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.1A
Standards: HomePlug 1.0 @ 14Mbps
Arkados HomePlug+ @ 28Mbps
Security: 56-bit DES encryption
Data transfer rate: 14/28 Mbps
Frequency band: 4.3-20.9 MHz/2.1-26.8 MHz
Communication port: Link/power port to BGD2
(8-pole RJ45 jack, T568A standard)
BGCA Power Dock Controller Adapter
Dimensions: 5.69”W x 5.06”D x 1.33”H
(14.45 x 12.85 x 3.4 cm)
Weight: 11.2 oz. (317.5 g)
Power requirement: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.1A
OS update port connector: 4-pole jack for programming cable
(Russound P/N 2500-521065)
Switch: 8-position source/function selector
Communication ports: RNET Link In and Link Out
(2 8-pole RJ45 jacks,T568A standard)
IR In: 3.5mm female jack
Audio Out: Pair stereo RCA output jacks
Standards: HomePlug 1.0 @ 14Mbps
Arkados HomePlug+ @ 28Mbps
Security: 56-bit DES encryption
Data transfer rate: 14/28 Mbps
Frequency band: 4.3-20.9 MHz/2.1-26.8 MHz
Supported iPod Models
iPod touch
iPod classic
iPod with video
iPod nano (3rd generation)
iPod nano (2nd generation)
iPod nano (1st generation)
iPod with color display
iPod mini
iPod with dock connector
iPod with Click Wheel