Russound A-H4D REV 1 Instruction Manual

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. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
7. 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.
8. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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.
10.Grounding or Polarization - Precaution should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
11.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.
12.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.
13.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.
14.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.
All models are designed for use with either AC120V, 60Hz or AC240,
50Hz voltages. The unit will autoswitch to either of these voltages.
2. Do Not Touch The A-H4D With Wet Hands – Do not handle the A-H4D
or power cord when your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other
liquid enters the A-H4D cabinet, take the A-H4D to a qualified service
person for inspection.
3. 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.
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS FOR RUSSOUND
5
Audio Receiver
Standard method: Connect multiple
sources via Tape 2 or Zone 2 output of
Receiver
Source
5
Component
Audio
Receiver
Alternate method: Connect source directly to
A-H4D and loop it back to the Receiver
A-PS
6
to switched AC outlet
3
846C
Audio Receiver
KP1 KP1
B BW G GW O OW BL BLW B BW G GW O OW BL BLW
A-H4Dx Expansion
KP2 KP2
B BW G GW O OW BL BLW B BW G GW O OW BL BLW
Modules connected to
A-H4D
KP3 KP3
B BW G GW O OW BL BLW B BW G GW O OW BL BLW
3 2
KP4 KP4
B BW G GW O OW BL BLW B BW G GW O OW BL BLW
® MODEL A-H4D. REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK. DIAGRAMS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
A-H4D FRONT
A-H4D
Connection Hub
A I
UDIO N
L R
5
A
UDIO
O
UT
L R
6
P +12V
OWER
200mA
110 punchdown connectors on rear of A-H4D
To use Status feature:
B BW
Move to "2-3" position
and enable status on ALL
Amplified Modules
B BW
4
KP1
B BW G GW O OW BL BLW
Connector
for A-H4Dx
KP2
B BW
B BW G GW O OW BL BLW
3
KP3
B BW G GW O OW BL BLW
3 2 1
1
KP4
B BW G GW O OW BL BLW
B BW
Emitter attaches
to each source
component's
IR window
2
2
1
DVD
2
EMITTERS
3
4
3
Pos (+)
S
TATUS
Neg (–)
KP1
1
G GW O OW BL BLW
KP2
A-H4D REAR
G GW O OW BL BLW
KP3
G GW O OW BL BLW
KP4
G GW O OW BL BLW
7
A-VC2
ON OFF
ROOM
A-KP RC
VOLUME
CD (optional)
A-KP RC
DSS
VCR
A-KP2
8
J-Box
Decora®
faceplate
1
D ERS
A- H4 Hu b EM ITT
ctio n 2
Co nne
N I
UD IO R
A
3
L
4
UD IO
A
O UT R
L
TAT US S
V
+12 mA
200
ER
P OW V
+24
4A
A-H4D
1
110 punchdown
connectors on
Amplified
Wire order
Module
CAT-5
(behind wall)