User manual RUSSOUND A-H4

[. . . ] 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. Grounding or Polarization - Precaution should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. 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 appliance. 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. [. . . ] The Amplified Modules have 110 punchdown connectors for the 8 individual conductors of the CAT-5 cable (use a punchdown tool with a 110 blade to insert conductors). NOTE: When wiring directly to an Amplified Module (i. e. , not using an RJ45 Wall Plate) use T568A RJ45 wire configuration. 4 LINK IN & LINK OUT The Link In and Out is used to connect the A-H4 Hub with an RJ45 patch cable to other A-BUS single-source Hubs or an A-BUS Ready product to increase the number of rooms in a system. Singlesource A-BUS Hubs such as A-H4, A-H2, A-H4P and A-H1 all use the same format for linking. The A-H484 multi-source Hub is different and cannot be linked to single-source Hubs in this manner. The Link Out or A-BUS Ready Sub-Zone output of one device must be connected to the Link In (Expansion Input of A-H2) of the subsequent device. Note: Each Hub in the chain requires its own A-PS power supply. Model A-H4 4-Zone Hub for A-BUS® System Instruction Manual A-BUS® SYSTEM OVERVIEW The product you have just purchased is an integral part of the Russound® A-BUS Multi-Room Audio System. It is a component which, when combined with other essential components and your source equipment (receiver, CD player, etc. ), creates a versatile whole-house audio system that will fill your rooms with high-quality sound for years to come. A-BUS technology is a new, innovative method of providing high quality audio to remote locations with a single 8-conductor cable such as CAT-5. A-BUS technology provides many advantages over other methods of audio distribution, including: simple, single CAT-5 wiring scheme; infrared control of system components; infrared control of the optional A-KP2 amplified keypad module; and system power status. Every A-BUS System is comprised of components from each of the following three areas. A-BUS Amplified Modules: The Module contains both the amplifier for the room's speakers as well as the control for those speakers. The Russound A-KP2 Amplified Keypad (with built-in IR receiver) and A-VC2 Amplified Volume Control are examples of A-BUS® Amplified Modules. A-BUS Hubs: All components of the A-BUS system must be wired centrally to a Hub located near your source equipment. The Hub provides the connection for source equipment, volume controls, infrared emitters and power supply. The Russound A-PS 24VDC/2. 5A unit is an example. The A-H4 is an A-BUS 4-zone, 1-source Audio Distribution Hub used with A-BUS Amplified Modules. The A-H4 can also be linked to other A-BUS Hubs (such as the A-H484) and to A-BUS Ready stereo receivers in order to increase the number of zones in a system. IMPORTANT ­ Before installation, review the manuals included with each component in your system. If you are unsure of any of the installation procedures described herein or elsewhere, consult a professional electronics installer. A-H4 KEY FEATURES 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 1 source audio input and loop output 4 common IR outputs, with confirmation LED Status power input with LED indicator and selector switch Power input with LED indicator Link In and Out Compact size for mounting near audio equipment 2 IR EMITTERS Common IR Outputs. Connect an IR emitter such as the 845. 1 to each of the 4 IR connectors on the A-H4 (you need use only one IR emitter if you've connected a single source directly to the A-H4). The IR signal that is received through a zone's Amplified Module is routed to the A-H4's Common IR outputs. [. . . ] When the A-PS is providing power, the A-H4's POWER LED will illuminate. 7 OPERATION A-KP2 keypads can be operated manually or by using the optional A-KP RC remote control. If you installed IR emitters (see Step 2), then sources can be operated with their own remote control by aiming it at the IR window on an A-KP2 keypad. LIMITED WARRANTY A-BUS® is a registered trademark of LeisureTech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia Decora® is a trademark of Leviton Corporation The Russound A-H4 is fully guaranteed for Two (2) years from the date of purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. During this period Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. [. . . ]