Installation Options; Ventilation Requirements; Sms3 Installation Quick Look; Sms3 Lan Connection Quick Look - Russound SMS3 INSTALL Installation Manual

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

OVERVIEW

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: The SMS3 should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation. Do not block vents above or to the sides of the unit, as it requires ventilation to
the sides and above for proper operation. Do not expose to excessive dust, and do not allow dust to
build up on the unit and block vent holes. Do not place the SMS3 above a heat-generating component
such as an audio amplifier, and do not place a heat-generating component directly above the SMS3.
Be sure to leave at least 2 inches of space to the sides of the unit with open air flow
above. A single-space rack mount vent or about 1.75 inches must be kept clear above
the unit.
AUTOMATIC THERMAL SHUTDOWN
The SMS3 is equipped with a thermal threshold shut down that is activated through the server's soft-
ware. Excessive dust build-up on the internal heat sink can cause a shut down. If a thermal shut down
occurs, the unit will emit a warbled beep for five seconds, then will power off. If this occurs, do not
re-power the SMS3 until sufficient cooling time (at least 10 minutes) has passed. Check for proper
unit ventilation and remove any dust build-up with compressed air. If the unit is powered while temper-
atures are still above threshold, the SMS3 will repeat the beep and shut down again.

SMS3 INSTALLATION QUICK LOOK

1. Connect SMS3 to a controller amplifier (RNET controller Source Setup is command type PERIPHERAL)
2. Connect SMS3 to LAN
3. Connect SMS3 to video display
4. Connect SMS3 to an unswitched power supply
SMS3 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) CONNECTION QUICK LOOK
1. Connect SMS3 to a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) router with NAT/Firewall.
2. Check LEDs on Ethernet connector (back of SMS3). A solid green light indicates a physical
network connection; a flashing yellow LED indicates network activity.
3. Obtain SMS3 IP address on LAN through video display (page 20)
4. From a computer networked on the same LAN, use a web browser to locate the SMS3
(IP address) on the LAN
TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK PROBLEMS
1. Are the LEDs on the Ethernet connector (back of SMS3) illuminated?
If NO, troubleshoot cable and connection. This LED lights up when ANY network is connected.
2. What does the SMS3 report as its IP address (page 20)?
If no IP address appears, then DHCP is not working. Refer to router instructions.
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