Russound A-C68 Installation Manual page 23

Before proceeding with system programming section, it's important to
conduct an initial test to determine that the hardware components are working
properly.
1. Connect the speaker wires from Zone #1 to that zone's keypad's speaker
output connectors.
2. Connect the Zone #1 keypad to Keypad Port #1 on the rear of the A-C68.
3. Connect a source to the Source #1 Input on the A-C68 using RCA Audio
patch cables.
4. Plug an 845.1 IR emitter into the Source #1 IR Out Jack and adhere the
emitter end to the source equipment's IR window.
5. Plug in the main power cord for the A-C68 and the source.
6. Turn on the main power switch on the A-C68 and the source.
7. Manually command the source to provide audio or use the source remote
control.
8. Press the power button on the keypad and select Source #1.
9.
Congratulations – you should now hear the source through the speakers in
Zone #1.
If there is no sound, follow these diagnostic steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
If none of these steps produce successful results, call Russound Tech Support
for further assistance.
Speaker cable
HUB
A-K5L (back)
RCA Cable
IR Emitter
CD Changer
Tuner
Russound A-C68 Installation Manual
PRE-PROGRAMMING SYSTEM CHECK
To be sure of proper placement of the IR emitter on the source component,
aim the source remote control at the keypad for Source #1 and try to control
the source. Adjust the emitter over the source's IR receiver if necessary.
Check the source to see that it is operating properly.
Check the RCA Audio cable connections from the source to the Source #1
Input on the A-C68.
Check the speaker connections and verify that they are correct and are
connected to the Zone #1 keypad's speaker outputs.
Check to see that the keypad is connected to the Zone #1 Keypad Port and
verify the CAT-5 is properly terminated at both ends.
8-ohm speakers
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