Russound CAS44 User manual

Brand: Russound

Model: CAS44

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

CAS44

Multisource Multiroom

Audio Controller/Amplifier

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 COVER. NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence 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

alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-

nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

If you have any questions please call Russound Inc. at

1-800-638-8055 or 603-659-5170.

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 instruc-

tions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions should be fol-

lowed.

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.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be

used only with a cart or stand that is recom-

mended 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 installa-

tion, 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 appliance.

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.

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.

16.Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by quali-

fied 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. The 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 Not Touch 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 liq-

uid enters the cabinet, unplug the unit from power immediately and take

it to a qualified service person for inspection.

3. Location of Unit – Place the unit in a well-ventilated location. Take spe-

cial care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of the unit especial-

ly 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

USER SECTION

Product Introduction ............................................................................................................5

Component Guide

CAS44 Controller ................................................................................................................6

KP4 Keypad........................................................................................................................7

KPL Keypad .......................................................................................................................8

CAS-RC Remote Control.......................................................................................................9

Operation

KP4 User Options Mode ....................................................................................................10

KPL User Options Mode.....................................................................................................11

INSTALLER SECTION

Getting Started

Unpacking ........................................................................................................................12

System Components .........................................................................................................12

Tools Needed....................................................................................................................12

System Installation Considerations......................................................................................12

Connection Tips ................................................................................................................12

Wiring Instructions

Keypad Wiring...................................................................................................................13

Speaker Wiring .................................................................................................................13

Component Guide

CAS44 Controller Rear Panel .............................................................................................14

KP4 Keypad Front Panel ....................................................................................................15

KP4 Keypad Rear Panel .....................................................................................................16

Keypad Installation

KP4 Keypad Installation .....................................................................................................16

Making Connections

Keypad Port Connections...................................................................................................17

Source Audio Connections .................................................................................................18

Common IR Input Connections............................................................................................18

RNET Source Audio and IR Connections..............................................................................19

Speaker Connections ........................................................................................................20

12VDC Mute Trigger In/Trigger Out ....................................................................................21

Linking Two Controllers.................................................................................................22-23

RS-232 Interface ...............................................................................................................25

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLER SECTION (continued)

Source Setup

Source Setup Using CAS-RC Remote Control ..................................................................26

CAS-RC Manufacturer’s Device Codes ........................................................................28-34

KPL Setup Flow Chart (Factory Initialization) ................................................................35

KPL Diagnostics Flow Chart............................................................................................35

Source Names (KP4 and KPL Keypads) ......................................................................36-37

Technical Specifications..................................................................................................38

Warranty ......................................................................................................................39

Thank you for choosing the Russound

CAS44

controller/amplifier to enhance your home with

distributed audio.

The CAS44 delivers full-featured multiroom/multi-

source, high-fidelity audio at an entry-level price.

Key features include:

• Four sources delivered to any one of four

zones for sharing music throughout the home.

• Scalable to eight zones by connecting two

CAS44s for extended zone coverage (CAA66s

and CAS44s do not interoperate).

• Lower price to ease homeowner entry into the

multiroom market.

The CAS44 kit ships with a remote control

(CAS-RC) and elegant keypads (KPL or KP4

models) for home audio one-touch control. These

soft-touch, amber backlit single-gang keypads

provide IR signal passthrough and adjustments to

the room’s audio settings. From each keypad,

the user can adjust bass, treble, balance and vol-

ume. The system supports multiple keypads per

zone for convenient access and includes an

RS232 connection for integration with home

automation systems.

Russound's controller/amplifiers meet the needs

of homeowners who want to experience true

audio fidelity throughout the home. And with the

CAS44, customers have more home audio choic-

es at a cost-effective price.

INTRODUCTION

COMPONENT GUIDE

CAS44 FRONT PANEL

POWER ON/OFF LED - Indicates power on or off

MAIN POWER SWITCH - Turns power on and off

ROOM LED INDICATORS - Indicate when a room is on (amber) or off (not lit)

1 2 3

The CAS44 front panel features a power switch

with a push on/push off action and a blue LED

“power on” indicator to the left which illuminates

when the unit is on. The four zone LEDs light up

amber when the zone is active.

COMPONENT GUIDE

KP4 KEYPAD

Source

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SOURCE NAME - Four clear windows with replaceable source name labels. Current source

selected is backlit amber.

VOLUME UP - Raises the volume for the room/adjusts User Menu options.

VOLUME DOWN - Lowers the volume for the room/adjusts User Menu options.

POWER - Turns room ON or OFF when pressed once. When OFF, press and hold will turn OFF

all zones. Power button remains lit when OFF if any other zone in the system is ON.

IR CONFIRMATION/LOUDNESS LED - Blue LED blinks to confirm IR signal reception, and

remains lit when Loudness feature is enabled.

IR RECEIVER - Receives IR signals and passes them to the controller and source equipment.

Also used when the keypad is operated using the CA System remote controls.

SOURCE SELECT - Press and release scrolls through the available sources. Press and hold

brings up the USER MENU for Loudness, Bass, Treble, etc.

VOLUME LEVEL - Volume level indicator LEDs light up from left to right to indicate volume

level. Also used to indicate user option settings.

KP4 Keypad

COMPONENT GUIDE

KPL KEYPAD

Source

LCD PANEL - 5-character amber backlit display shows source name, volume and

room status.

VOLUME UP - Raises the volume for the room/adjust User Menu options.

VOLUME DOWN - Lowers the volume for the room/adjust User menu options.

POWER (ALL OFF) - Turns room ON or OFF when pressed once. When OFF, press and hold

will turn OFF all zones. Power button remains lit when OFF if any other zone in the system is

ON.

IR CONFIRMATION/LOUDNESS LED - Blue LED blinks to confirm IR signal reception, and

remains lit when Loudness feature is enabled.

IR RECEIVER - Receives IR signals and passes them to the controller and source equipment.

Also used when the keypad is operated using the CA System remote controls.

SOURCE SELECT - Press and release scrolls through the available sources. Press and hold

brings up the USER MENU for Loudness, Bass, Treble, etc.

VOLUME LEVEL - 21-segment volume level bar increases from left to right to indicate vol-

ume level/indicates user option settings.

SYSTEM INFO - SYS ON indicates other active zones and SHARED indicates the selected

source is in use in another zone.

KPL Keypad

COMPONENT GUIDE

CAS-RC REMOTE CONTROL

POWER - Turn on or off selected zone.

NUMERIC INPUT - Number buttons for direct

input of frequency, channel, etc.

VOLUME UP/DOWN - Raise or lower the volume

in the zone.

MUTE - Mutes/unmutes tuner audio output..

INFO - Display current channel and program infor-

mation.

CURSOR KEYS - Move the cursor in the program

guide and menu screens.

OK - Choose the highlighted menu option.

Performs “Enter” function for devices.

EXIT - Exit out of the selected component’s menu

or guide..

TRANSPORT KEYS - Controls components (Play,

pause, Stop, Forward, etc.).

PAGE UP/DOWN - For use with cable or satellite

boxes.

GUIDE - Displays the program guide.

MENU - Access the menu of the selected compo-

nent.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Incrementally scrolls

through channels or tuned stations.

LAST - Recall the last channel or page back one

screen in the main menu.

INPUT - Switch the input of the selected

component.

SOURCE KEYS - Selects specific sources, and

changes the keypad layer for source control.

All source setup and control is contained in the CAS-RC remote control. The CAS44 controller does

not require programming for the controller or for source setup.

Source

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OPERATION

USER OPTIONS SETTINGS

KP4 Keypad User Options Mode Operation

Bass

Treble

Balance

Turn On

Volume

Press and

hold Source

button to

enter or exit

user Options

Press Source

button to

select option

Press Volume

Up or Down

buttons to

adjust setting

Source window will blink to indicate

the option that is ready for adjustment

Source 2

Source 3

Source 4

Source 1

Setting level

Blue LED will blink to indicate

Loudness is ready for adjustment

KP4 User Options Mode

The User Options Mode allows the user to adjust the

audio properties of a particular zone. The audio fea-

tures that can be adjusted are: Bass, Treble, Balance,

Turn On Volume and Loudness. The four Source win-

dows and the blue LED blink to indicate the option is

ready for adjustment.

To enter the User Options Mode, press and hold the

Source button when the zone is on. A press and hold

of the Source button (or a 9-second timeout) returns

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 toggle through Treble

(Source 2), Balance (Source 3), Turn On Volume

(Source 4) and Loudness (blue LED).

Once an option is selected, the Volume Up/Down but-

tons are used to adjust settings. The volume indicator

LEDs temporarily light to show the option setting.

Setting Loudness

In User Options Mode, the blue LED will blink rapidly

when Loudness is selected for adjustment. To turn

Loudness ON, press the Volume Up or Down button

once. The blue LED lights solid then blinks again. To

turn Loudness OFF, press Volume Up or Down once.

The blue LED goes dark for a moment, then blinks

again.

When the keypad is in operation, the blue LED lights

solid when Loudness is activated.

Source

Bass

Press and

hold Source

button to

enter or exit

user Options

Press Source

button to

select option

Press Volume

Up or Down

buttons to

adjust setting

Blue LED will blink to indicate

Loudness is ready for adjustment

OPERATION

USER OPTIONS SETTINGS

KPL Keypad User Options Mode Operation

KPL User Options Mode

The User Options Mode allows the user to adjust the

audio properties of a particular zone. The audio fea-

tures that can be adjusted are: Bass, Treble, Balance,

Turn On Volume and Loudness.

To enter the User Options mode, press and hold the

Source button when the zone is on. Press and hold the

Source button again (or a 9-second timeout) returns

the keypad to regular operation.

The first option name (Bass) appears on the display to

indicate it is ready for adjustment. Subsequent press-

es of the Source button toggle through Treble,

Loudness, Balance, and Turn On Volume.

Once an option is selected, the Volume Up/Down but-

tons are used to adjust settings. The volume indicator

bars indicate the option setting, along with setting

numbers displayed on the LCD.

Options and Settings

1. Bass: -10 < Bass:Flat > +10

2. Treb (Treble): -10 < Treble:Flat > +10

3. Loud (Loudness) (more bass, fuller sound): On or

Off (When Loudness is turned on, the blue LED lights

solid)

4. Bal (Balance): Left 10 < Center > Right 10

5. OnVol (Turn on Volume) (default room volume level):

0 to 100 (in steps of 2)

INSTALLER

GETTING STARTED

Unpacking the System Components

• Keep the original carton and packing materials

for future shipment or storage.

• Check for any visible signs of damage. If

you encounter any concealed damage, con-

sult your Russound dealer before proceeding

to install the unit.

• Retain the sales receipt as it establishes the

duration of the limited warranty and provides

information for insurance purposes.

CAS44 System Components:

• 1 (one) CAS44 Controller/Amplifier

• 4 (four) KP4 or KPL System Control Keypads

• 1 (one) CAS-RC Learning/Preprogrammed

Remote Control

• 2 (two) 1584.1 Dual Micro Emitters

• 1 (one) IR Link Cable

Tools needed for installation:

• Drill with a 1/2” x 6” drill bit

• Keyhole saw

• Flat head screwdriver (medium size)

• Phillips Screwdriver (cordless recommended)

• 110 punchdown tool (included)

• Modular RJ-45 crimper and connectors

• Pair of diagonal cutters or wire strippers

• Stud finder

• Steel wire fish tape

• Cable staples

• Single-gang electrical work boxes

System Installation Considerations

There are several factors to consider before

installing the Russound CAS44 system:

• What are the intended listening zones?

• What system options and accessories

might be required for features such as local

sources, etc.?

• From where in each zone will the user prefer

to control the system? Where will the keypads

be located? Where will the speakers be located?

• Where will the source equipment be located?

The CAS44 must have proper ventilation above

and below for air circulation and heat dissipation.

A rack-mount location may require fans and vents.

Connection Tips

• It is recommended that the CAS44 and the

source equipment be plugged into a dedicated

20-amp circuit with an isolated ground. A power

line conditioner can reduce interference prob-

lems caused by noise found in some electrical

systems.

• Disconnect all live power cords before making

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/patch cords.

• Label all wires with room location at both ends

of the wire.

INSTALLER

WIRING OVERVIEW

RJ-45 Connections

The CAT-5 T568A wiring standard shown on

the right is used for the RJ-45 terminations.

Keypad Wiring

For the KP4 or KPL keypad, the following con-

nections are used to terminate the CAT-5 wire to

the 110 punchdown on the keypad:

T-5 WIRE COLOR TYPE

Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +12V

Brown/White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +12V

Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ground

Green/White . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status In

Orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ground

Orange/White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IR Out

Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COM A

Blue/White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COM B

• To determine the amount of CAT-5 wire

required for the system installation, first

decide how many keypads will be used, then

determine the distance between each intend-

ed keypad location to the planned CAS44

location. The maximum recommended wire

run length is 250 feet for each KP4 or KPL

keypad.

• Make sure that the entire wire path

between keypads and CAS44 is clear and

not obstructed by a floor ceiling joist, or

masonry wall which can’t be drilled through.

• Confirm ahead of time that you can drill an

outlet hole easily and in an unobtrusive spot

to connect wires with the CAS44.

• Label wires with keypad and room location.

This simplifies CAS44 hook-up once the key-

pads and speakers are installed.

Speaker Wiring

Standard 16-gauge 4-conductor stranded speak-

er wire can be run up to to 125 feet; 14-gauge

wire can be run up to 250 feet.

When running wire, pay particular attention to

the following areas:

• Avoid locations concealing pipes, heating

ducts and AC wiring in the general vicinity.

• Avoid running wires 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.

5 6 8

INSTALLER

COMPONENT GUIDE

CAS44 Rear Panel

RS-232 INTERFACE - The RS-232 Interface allows the zones to be controlled by PC

or other devices that have an RS-232 Interface. The RS-232 Interface also allows for

firmware updates.

CPU UPDATE SWITCH - For firmware updates.

KEYPAD PORTS - One KP4/KPL Keypad Port for each of the four CAS44 Zones.

COMMON IR OUTPUT - Two Output jacks pass all IR signals from all keypads.

MUTE 12VDC TRIGGER IN - Applying 12VDC to the Mute 12VDC Trigger In jack will

mute audio for assigned CAS44 Zones.

12VDC TRIGGER OUT - 12VDC 100ma Trigger Out turns on when any zone is on.

Turns off five minutes after the last zone is turned off.

AC-240V/AC-110V Switch - Switches A/C input voltage between 2400VAC and

110VAC.

FUSE HOLDER - Holds a replaceable fuse for A/C input connection

110VAC operation - F3A H 250V, 240VAC operation; T1.25A H 250V

AC 120/240 INPUT - Grounded 3-terminal plug detachable power cord connection.

ZONE OUTPUTS - Connect 8 Ohm speakers for each zone with detachable color-

coded modular snap connectors.

SOURCE INPUTS - Four sets of Audio Line Level input connections for CAS44 source

components.

Source

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INSTALLER

COMPONENT GUIDE

Keypad Front Panel

The update jumper for the KP4 (and KPL) is located on the right side of the keypad when facing front.

This is covered when a trim plate is installed.

Note: The update pins on the KP4 are accessed from

the side when the keypad is not installed.

OS UPDATE/RUN JUMPER -The pins are

jumpered when performing a firmware

update on the keypad, and removed

during normal operation.

OS UPDATE PORT - Used to update the

KP4 and KPL keypad operating system

firmware. If an update is released, it will

be available online through the

Document Center on

www.russound.com

. Look in the

“Firmware and Downloads” section under

Multi-Zone product type. The Advanced

Programming Cable is available from

Russound, Part #2500-521065.

KP4 Front View

KP4 Top View

KP4 Side View

Jumpered

pins

INSTALLER

COMPONENT GUIDE

Keypad Rear Panel and Installation

Source

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Keypad Installation

1. Ensure it is possible to route 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-5 wire to the electrical box from the CA

system controller.

4. Use a 110 punchdown tool to connect each wire to

its corresponding color labeled on the punchdown

terminal.

5. Mount the keypad in the electrical box. For the KP4 key-

pad, insert the source name labels in the appropriate slots

before attaching the back plate and trim plate.

KP4

Keypad

Back

Plate

Trim

Plate

CAT-5 to KP4/KPL Connection

The KP4/KPL keypad uses a 110-

punchdown terminal on the back

panel to provide simple installation

and a strong connection for CAT-5

cable’s eight conductors.

Punchdown terminals require the

use of a punchdown tool. Attach the

CAT-5 cable to the 110-punchdown

terminal on the KP4 keypad as

shown, matching the conductor col-

ors to the connection color guide.

The keypad will not operate properly

if the terminations deviate from the

required connection order. Take care

when using an impact 110 punchdown

tool, as this may overspread the con-

tact points. Use of the impact tool

may propel stray bits of wire and jack-

et into the keypad’s chassis and possi-

bly cause a short in the circuitry.

Gently shake or blow air through the

keypad chassis to remove stray wire

before the keypad is installed into the

junction box.

Source Label Installation

Note: Source labels must be inserted prior to installing the trim

plate on the keypad.

1. Determine the system’s source names and numbers

(e.g., CD, Source 1).

2. Select the corresponding source name label from the includ-

ed label sheets. Left-side labels are used for sources 1, 3

and 5; right-side labels are used for sources 2, 4 and 6.

3. Slide the label into the window slot until the source name is

centered in the window.

KP6/KP4 Source Labels

Electrical

Box

INSTALLER

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Keypad Port Connection

CAT-5 Cable

PM Mod 3D

with RJ-45

CAT-5 Cable

SA-ZX3

1201A/1A

Power

Supply

CAT-5 to Keypad

110 punchdown

(KP4, KPL)

The Keypad Ports are located on the back of

the CAS44 in the top left of center. Connections

at the Keypad Ports are made with RJ45 con-

nectors using T568A CAT-5 wire configuration.

For a clean installation when wiring from a

Keypad Port, use an RJ45 CAT-5 patch cable to

connect from the keypad port to an RJ45 wall

plate (optional). Using the same RJ45 T568A

CAT-5 wiring configuration, use CAT-5 from the

RJ45 wall plate to the keypad.

If using more than one keypad in a zone, use an

SA-ZX3 System Keypad Splitter (optional). The

SA-ZX3 supports up to three keypads per zone

and connects directly to the Keypad Port for that

zone. The CAT-5 for the keypads is run to a wall

plate, with RJ45 CAT-5 patch cables between the

wall plate and the SA-ZX3. Always use the RJ45

T568A CAT-5 wire configuration when connecting

keypads.

Source Audio Connections

The CAS44 supports up to four audio sources.

The Source Inputs are located on the back panel.

Connect each source using quality RCA signal

cables. Connect the Left and Right Audio outputs

from each source to the corresponding inputs on

the CAS44 controller. Label each cable with the

name of the selected source and the Source

Audio input number located on the CAS44.

Common IR Connections

The Common IR jacks on the rear of the CAS44

allows control of the source equipment with IR

signals received through the keypad. The con-

nection for the COM IR jack is made using an IR

emitter with a 1/8’’ plug. Two Russound 1584.1

dual IR emitter are provided, or use an IR con-

necting block such as Russsound 857 which

allows multiple units to be controlled through the

Common IR Port.

INSTALLER

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Source Audio and IR Connections

Tape Player

CD Changer

Russound #1584.1 Dual Emitter

for IR Control of eqiipment

1584.1 Dual Emitter

CAS44 Controller

RCA Cables

INSTALLER

MAKING CONNECTIONS

RNET Source Audio and IR Input Connections

Russound #09-0508 IR Link Cable

for IR Control of equipment

IR Link Cable

Pos (+)

Neg (–)

IN OUT

LINK

AUDIO OUTPUTS

1394

IR I

POWER

+12VDC

6A MAX

MOUSE

KEYBOARD

CRT VGA

S-V

IDEO

COMPOSITE

VIDEO

RS232

NTERFACE

USB 2.0/1.1

LAN

SMS3

Smart Media Server

ASSEMBLED IN THE USA

NEWMARKET, NH

RS-232

INTERFACE

UDIO OUTPUT

12VDC 1.25A

N OUT

NEWMARKET, NH U.S.A.

ST2

Smart Tuner

LINK KEYPAD PORTS

TUNER 1TUNER 2

FM C

OAX

LOOP

ANTENNA

FM COAX

LOOP

ANTENNA

Serial#

MADE IN KOREA

UDIO OUTPUT

IR Link Cable

ST2 Tuner

SMS3 Media Server

CAS44 Controller

RCA Cables

RNET Source Audio Connections

The CAS44 supports audio connections to

Russound RNET components such as the ST2

Tuner and the SMS3 Media Server.

Using quality RCA signal cables, connect the Left

and Right Audio outputs from each RNET source

to the corresponding inputs on the CAS44 con-

troller. Label each cable with the name of the

selected source and the Source Audio input num-

ber located on the CAS44.

Common IR Connections

The CAS44 uses two Common IR jacks to allow

control of the source equipment with IR signals

received through the keypad. The connection for

the Common IR Out jack is made using an IR link

cable with a 1/8’’ plug.

An IR Link Cable (Russound P/N 09-0508) is

used to connect the IR In of the source to the

Common IR Out jack on the CAS44. The ST2S

Tuner can be controlled by infrared commands

received through either of the two IR connec-

tions on the rear panel. These components can

be controlled through the keypads with the CAS-

RC remote control, or with the source remotes

(ST2-RC, SMS3-RC). When used with the KPL key-

pad, there will be no RNET source information

sent to the keypad display.

The speakers are connected to the CAS44 using

modular snap connectors. Each of these color-

coded connectors is designated for the speaker

set of a particular amplified zone. To avoid con-

fusion, connect one zone speaker set at a time

starting with Zone 1, taking care to keep zone

and speaker wire identities straight. Note: An 8

Ohm minimum speaker is required for each

amplified output.

1. Pull the speaker wire conductors apart so

they’re separated for the first two inches from

their ends.

2. Using a wire stripper, remove 1/4 inch of

insulation from each conductor. Twist the

strands in each conductor into tight spirals.

3. Remove the modular four-color connector for

Zone 1. The color code is as follows:

WHITE -- L+ (left channel positive)

GREEN -- L- (left channel negative)

BLACK -- R- (right channel negative)

RED -- R+ (right channel positive)

Lift the black lever for each connection until it

locks open and insert the proper speaker

wire, matching channel and polarity for all

four wires. Snap the lever down. Insert the

modular connector into its designated output

on the back of the CAS44.

4. Complete the same steps for the remaining

zones. Label each set of speaker wires with

the zone and location.

INSTALLER

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Speaker Connections

Speaker Cables

8-ohm Speakers

CAS44

Modular Speaker Wire Connector

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