B. Objects have fallen, liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or appliance. C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or If you have any questions please call Russound Inc. at 1-800-638-8055 or 603-659-5170. D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally; or Safety Instructions: E.
System Installation Considerations..................13 Connection Tips ........................13 Wiring Instructions Keypad Wiring........................14 Speaker Wiring .........................14 Component Guide CAA66 Controller Front Panel Removal ................15 CAA66 Controller Rear Panel .....................16 KP6 Keypad Update Port ....................17 KP6 Keypad Rear Panel ....................18 Keypad Installation KP6 Keypad Installation .....................18 Making Connections Keypad Port Connections....................19...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Common IR Input Connection .....................22 Speaker Connections ......................23 Zone Fixed/Variable Audio Output ..................24 12VDC Mute Trigger In/Trigger Out ..................25 Controller Link In/Out ......................26 RS-232 Interface .......................27 Initial Hardware Install Test ....................28 Programming Programming Center ......................29 Controller Setup Mode Controller ID .......................30 Number of Sources.....................31 Factory Initialization.....................32...
The CAA66 caters to homeowners who want more control over their multiroom systems with The CAA66 kit ships with a remote control such capabilities as infrared (IR) tools to manage (SRC1) and elegant keypads (KPL or KP6 mod- the system from anywhere in the house.
COMPONENT GUIDE CAA66 FRONT PANEL The CAA66 front panel consists of a split molded “power on” indicator to the left which illuminates when piece with a removable bottom half. This bottom piece the unit is on. The six zone LEDs light up amber when hides the Programming Center buttons.
COMPONENT GUIDE KP6 KEYPAD AM/FM CABLE SERVER1 Source KP6 Keypad SOURCE NAME - Six 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 zone ON or OFF when pressed once.
COMPONENT GUIDE KPL KEYPAD Source KPL Keypad LCD PANEL - 5-character amber backlit display shows source name, volume and zone 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 - Turns zone ON or OFF when pressed once.
COMPONENT GUIDE KPSC KEYPAD KPSC Source Control Keypad The KPSC keypad connects to a KP6 or KPL key- A second press of the Numeric button sends a pad to add source control and numeric capabili- Suffix command of “Enter” and puts the keypad ty.
COMPONENT GUIDE SRC1 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL POWER - Turns on or off selected zone. NUMERIC INPUT - Number buttons for direct input of frequency, channel, etc. VOLUME UP/DOWN - Raises or lowers the vol- ume in the zone. MUTE - Mutes/unmutes zone audio output. INFO - Displays current channel and program information.
OPERATION USER OPTIONS SETTINGS KPL Keypad User Options Mode Operation Bass Press and Press Volume hold Source Up or Down Source button to buttons to enter or exit adjust setting User Options Mode Press Source button to select option Blue LED will blink to indicate Loudness is ready for adjustment KPL User Options Mode...
• 1 (one) SRC1 System Remote Control Connection Tips • 6 (six) 845.1 Micro Emitters • It is recommended that the CAA66 and the source equipment be plugged into a dedicated Tools needed for installation: 20-amp circuit with an isolated ground. A power •...
• Label wires with keypad and room location. CAT-5 WIRE COLOR TYPE This simplifies CAA66 hook-up once the key- Brown..... +12V pads and speakers are installed.
Controller Front Panel Removal Front Panel Removal this may require moving it until the front edge hangs The CAA66 front panel removable bottom half hides clear of the shelf. the Programming Center. It is important to follow the proper removal process to remove the panel without Place a flat screwdriver blade in the bottom slot on damage.
COMMON IR OUTPUT - Output jack passes all IR signals from all keypads. SOURCE IR OUTPUTS - Six source-specific IR Output jacks allow IR control of source equipment. SOURCE INPUTS - Six pair of Audio Line Level input connections for CAA66 source components.
Document Center on www.russound.com. Look in the “Firmware Software Updates” section under CAA System product type. The Advanced Programming Cable is avail- able from Russound, Part #2500- 521065. KP6 Front View KP6 Top View Jumpered pins...
INSTALLER COMPONENT GUIDE Keypad Rear Panel and Installation CAT-5 to KP6/KPL Connection if the terminations deviate from the The KP6/KPL keypad uses a 110- required connection order. punchdown terminal on the back Take care when using an impact 110 panel to provide simple installation punchdown tool, as this may over- and a strong connection for CAT-5 spread the contact points.
The Keypad Ports are located on the back of If using more than one keypad in a zone, use an the CAA66 in the top left of center. Connections SA-ZX3 System Keypad Splitter (optional). The at the Keypad Ports are made with RJ45 con- SA-ZX3 supports up to three keypads per zone nectors using T568A CAT-5 wire configuration.
IR, the source must be selected at the Each source component has a designated IR keypad receiving the command. port on the back of the CAA66. This IR port is directly above the Source Audio Input Connections. RCA Cable...
Using quality RCA signal cables, connect the Left and Right Audio outputs from each RNET source to the corresponding inputs on the CAA66 controller. Label each cable with the name of the selected source and the Source Audio input number located on the CAA66.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Common IR Connection Common IR Connections The Common IR jack on the rear of the CAA66 The Russound 845.1 single IR emitter is recom- allows control of any source equipment without mended, or use an IR connecting block such as that source being selected on the keypad.
INSTALLER MAKING CONNECTIONS Speaker Connections The speakers are connected to the CAA66 using WHITE -- L+ (left channel positive) modular snap connectors. Each of these color- GREEN -- L- (left channel negative) coded connectors is designated for the speaker set of a particular amplified zone. To avoid con-...
MAKING CONNECTIONS Zone Fixed/Variable Audio Outputs Zone Fixed/Variable Audio Output The CAA66 has two line Audio outputs, on Zone The fixed or variable audio outputs can be used 1 and Zone 2. Each of these zone audio output if additional amplification is desired (e.g., connections features a stereo line out RCA con- Russound R235LS two-channel amplifier).
This allows for the connection of an external pag- sleeve is negative (-). The System Trigger Out ing or muting device. Note: The CAA66 will not supplies 12VDC when the first keypad is turned accept a paging audio input; however, if used on.
CAT-5 patch cable from Out ports, each controller must have a unique the Link Out of the master CAA66 and into the Controller ID prior to being connected through Link In of the next controller. Along with data sig- the Link In and Out ports.
Center at www.russound.com . Look for the troller. The RS-232 com port is located on the Technical Documents under CAA System. back of the CAA66 and uses a DB-9 cable con- nection. For firmware updates, be sure the CPU Update switch next to the the RS232 interface is set in the “Update”...
1. Check the source to see that it is operating properly. 2. Check the RCA Audio cable connections from the source to the Source #1 Input on the CAA66. 3. Check the speaker connections and verify that they are correct and are connected to the Zone #1 speaker outputs.
IR/Learn) and are accessed with a press of the Setup through the Programming Center, located on the front button. of the CAA66 behind the removable lower panel. The The SRC1 system remote control is used to enter LEDs are dual purpose with different colors to indicate information during the setup procedures, and the LEDs different modes.
KPL SETUP AND DIAGNOSTIC MENUS KPL Setup Menu KPL Setup Menu The KPL Setup menu is used to choose source names, check the version number and perform a Factory Initialization of the CAA66 FACT INIT controller. The menu is outlined in SOURCE SOURCE SOURCE Procedure the diagram to the right.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CAA66 Controller/Amplifier Dimensions: 17"W x 11.5"D x 3.9"H (43 x 29.2 x 10 cm) Weight: 17 lbs. 12.5 oz. (8 kg) Power Supply: VAC 100-120 @3A or 220-240V @1.25A 50-60Hz Fuse Rating: 110V input; F3.0A H 250V US and Canada 240V input;...
In these cases, repairs will be made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner's expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the unit in a corrugated container with at least three (3) inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit.
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All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 Specifications are subject to change without notice. tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388 Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. e-mail: tech@russound.com For use with CAA66 Rev. 2 Hardware www.russound.com 28-1199 Rev.
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CAA66 Test Procedure The purpose of this Test Procedure is to instruct both the Russound Test Department and outside Service Technicians Equipment Needed: CD player or a Line Level Audio Source Speakers 12Volt LED Indicator (1/8 inch jack, LED, 1K resistor) 7 –...
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1 through 7 and Com IR. Connect the AX-6 to the CAA66 using the diagram below. AX-6 Left and Right Input number 1 jacks connect to CAA66 Source Input 1 AX-6 Left and Right Input number 2 jacks connect to CAA66 Source Input 2...
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5. Plug power cord into the rear of the CAA66. 6. Connect the CD player Line Output to the AX-6 Left and Right Output. 7. Connect the RS232 cable from the computer to the CAA66 Interface jack. 8. Set the CPU update switch to the left.
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9. Press the Power Switch to turn on the CAA66. The Blue Power on LED on the front panel should illuminate. 10. The CPU Update LED should illuminate Red. CPU Update LED 11. On your PC double click the FDT3.3 programming icon.
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If “H8/36049” is not in the “Device:” window, go to Step 13. 13. Click the “Options” menu then click “New Settings” from the drop down menu. 14. The “Choose Device and Kernel” dialog box will open. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 5 of 44...
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16. The “Communications Port” dialog box will open. 17. Click the button for the “Select Port:” window and select the communications port you are using from the pull down menu. Then click “Next” CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 6 of 44...
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21. The “Connection Type” dialog box will appear. Ensure “Boot Mode” is selected. does not 22. Make sure the “Use Default” window have a checkmark in it by clicking its window. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 7 of 44...
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115200 from the pull down menu. 24. Click “Next >” The “Programming Options” dialog box will appear. 25. Ensure the “Automatic” and “Advanced” buttons are selected. Then Click “Finish” CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 8 of 44...
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26. The “FDT Simple Interface” dialog box appears. 27. Click “User Area” to place a checkmark in its window. Click “…” and navigate to the directory where the current file for the CAA66 is stored and select it in the “User Area:” window.
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28. On the “FDT Simple Interface” dialog box click the “Program Flash” box. The CA is now being programmed; here are examples of the dialog boxes during programming. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 10 of 44...
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Example of MCU being programmed Example of MCU successfully programmed. 29. Press the power button on the CAA66 to turn off the CAA66. 30. Move the CPU Update switch to the right when looking from the rear of the CA.
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38. Press the on/off button on the KP6. 39. The KP6 should go dark. 40. The CAA66 Front Panel Blue Power on LED should be the only one illuminated. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005...
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If KP6 is connected to Keypad Port 5 then Zone 5 LED will illuminate. If KP6 is connected to Keypad Port 6 then Zone 6 LED will illuminate. Check that the CAA66 is connected to the AX-6 as shown in the diagram below. CD player...
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All CA-LCD2 keypads should be off at this point. You could use the CA-LRC-1 to shut off each keypad. Point the CA-LRC1 at the CA-LCD2 window and press the off button. CA-LRC1 CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 14 of 44...
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Sound is now heard from the speakers. Press the Source button on the KP6 to select source 3. 12. No sound should be heard from the speakers. 13. Set the AX-6 to position 3. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 15 of 44...
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24. No sound should be heard from the speakers. 25. Set the AX-6 to position 6. 26. Sound is now heard from the speakers. 27. Set the AX-6 to position 1. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 16 of 44...
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29. Only the CA-LCD2 connected to IR source 1 and Com IR will illuminate. 30. Press the “off” button in the CA-LCD section of the CA-LRC1 remote. 31. The CA-LCD2 number 1 and Com IR keypad will go dark. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 17 of 44...
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37. Press the Source button on the KP6 until source 3 is selected. 38. Press the “on” button in the CA-LCD section of the CA-LRC1 remote. 39. Only the CA-LCD2 connected to IR source 3 and Com IR will illuminate. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 18 of 44...
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46. The CA-LCD2 number 4 and Com IR keypad will go dark. 47. Press the Source button on the KP6 until source 5 is selected. 48. Press the “on” button in the CA-LCD section of the CA-LRC1 remote. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 19 of 44...
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52. Press the Source button on the KP6 until source 6 is selected. 53. Press the “on” button in the CA-LCD section of the CA-LRC1 remote. 54. Only the CA-LCD2 connected to IR source 6 and Com IR will illuminate. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 20 of 44...
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55. Press the “off” button in the CA-LCD section of the CA-LRC1 remote. 56. The CA-LCD2 number 6 and Com IR keypad will go dark. ***You have confirmed that the audio and IR sources operate normally*** CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 21 of 44...
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Press and hold the Source button. The Keypad is now in the User Options Mode. The clear windows correspond to the diagram below: Bass Treble Balance Turn On volume Volume Indicator On/Off CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 22 of 44...
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17. While the Treble decreases the Volume LED will illuminate one LED to the left. 18. Bring the Treble to the center LED. Balance Test 19. Press the Source button on the KP6. 20. The KP6 Balance window should be blinking. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 23 of 44...
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The Blue talk back LED should be illuminated. (We set Loudness to on which turns on the Blue talk back LED) Press the power button on the CAA66 to turn off the controller. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005...
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Press the power button on the CAA66 to turn on the controller. Press the On/Off button on the KP6. The volume should be louder than when we first turn on the CAA66. (This is because we set the Turn On Volume in the steps previously) Also the volume indicator of the KP6 should have 3 LED’s illuminated.
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20. All Front Panel LED’s will go dark if any other KP6 keypads are on. 21. All KP6 Keypads will turn off also. 22. Approximately 5 minutes later the Trigger Out Led should go dark. ***Perform the 5 minute test for one zone only*** CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 26 of 44...
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Repeat procedures for Zones 2 through 6 The last few items listed below are repeated procedure to test zone 2 through 6. Turn off the CAA66 by pressing the power button on the front panel. Move the KP6 to the next Keypad Port.
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Programming Center and Link In/Out Test Turn off the CAA66 by pressing the Power button on the Front Panel. Place the KP6 in keypad port 1 and turn on the CAA66 using the Power button. Remove the programming cover on the Front Panel.
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Link In of a second CAA66. 23. The second CAA66 must have a Controller ID of #1. If you are not sure the second CAA66 is set for ID #1 perform a Factory Init described in Page 42. 24. Look at connection diagram on the next page.
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This controller is set for ID #1 This controller is set for ID #2 CD player Line output CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 30 of 44...
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25. Connect the KP6 to CAA66 set to Controller ID #2. 26. Turn on both CAA66 controllers by pressing the Power button on the Front Panel. 27. Press the on/off button on the KP6. 28. The KP6 should illuminate the Source 1 window.
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37. Hookup diagram for IR Test on the next page. On button This controller is set for ID #1 This controller is set for ID #2 CD player Line output CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 32 of 44...
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58. Using the CA-LRC1 Press the on button of the CA-LCD section. 59. Only the CA-LCD2 connected to IR source 5 and Com IR will illuminate. 60. Using the CA-LRC1 Press the off button of the CA-LCD section. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 33 of 44...
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66. The CA-LCD2 number 6 and Com IR keypad will go dark. 67. Turn off both CAA66 controllers by pressing the Power button on the Front Panel. 68. Reverse the connections of the Link In/ Link Out cable. Go from Link In of Controller set for ID #2 to Link Out of Controller set for ID #1.
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UEI and Learned Library Test Turn off both CAA66 controllers by pressing the Power button on the Front Panels. Connect the KP6 to the CAA66 set to Controller ID #2 keypad port 1. Disconnect the CA-LCD2 keypad connected to IR ports 2.
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34. The Yellow Cmd/Type LED will blink. Press the two digit code number 99 on the SRC1. This sets up the CAA66 for Learned IR mode on Source 1. 36. The Yellow Cmd/Type LED will go dark. 37. The Orange Code Key LED will blinik.
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55. Press the number 2 button on the SRC1. 56. The CA-LCD2 connected to IR source 1 and Com IR will go dark. 57. Learned IR test function works properly. CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 37 of 44...
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Zone 1 Line Output Test Turn off both CAA66 by pressing the power button on the Front Panel. Disconnect the second CAA66 controller by removing the Link In/Link Out cable. Move the KP6 to the controller set for ID #2 Keypad Port number 1.
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13. Press the Source button on the KP6 until Source 1 is selected. 14. Sound should be heard from the speakers and can’t be adjusted from the CAA66. 15. If sound is too loud adjust the Right and Left Gain on the R235LS for a moderate level.
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19. Press the Volume Down button on the KP6. 20. Volume should decrease. 21. Turn off the CAA66 by pressing the power button on the Front Panel. 22. Move the KP6 to Keypad Port number 2. 23. Connect the R235LS Line Input to the CAA66 Zone 2 line output.
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27. Press the Source button on the KP6 until Source 1 is selected. 28. Sound should be heard from the speakers and can’t be adjusted from the CAA66. 29. If sound is too loud adjust the Right and Left Gain on the R235LS for a moderate level.
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Turn off the CAA66 by pressing the Power button on the Front Panel. 10. Remove the 240 VAC power cord. 11. Set the AC110V / AC240V switch to AC110V located on the rear of the CAA66. AC110V / AC240V switch...
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Press the power button on the Front Panel of the CAA66. Press the on/off button on the KP6. The KP6 and CAA66 will turn on and illuminate to a Source. Press and Hold the Setup button on the Programming Center.
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+12VDC goes to the G or Green terminal. - 12VDC goes to the BW or Brown/White terminal. CA-LRC1 Needed to test IR functions CAA66 Test Procedure Revised July 22, 2005 44 of 44...
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CA6.6 Digital IO PCB 06/02/06 Rev.6 * All Resistors can have a tolerance of 5% unless otherwise noted. * All Ceramic Surface Mount Capacitors can be rated as Y5V unless otherwise noted. Alternate Part Alternate Item Qty Reference Manufacturer Man. Part # Description Value Man.
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CA6.6 IR PCB 9/24/04 Item Qty Reference Manufacturer Man. Part # Description Value 1 J8 HANLIN LWB-0640-08 8 Pin Male Connector 2.5mm Pitch 7 L1-7 STEWARD 28CO 2 36-O E W Axial Lead EMI Power Filter 7 J1-7 Sol Saem Electronics Company ST-320N-01 Stereo Mini Jack IR PCB Rev.0...
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CA6.6 Programming Center PCB 3/15/05 * All Resistors can have a tolerance of 5% unless otherwise noted. * All Ceramic Surface Mount Capacitors can be rated as Y5V unless otherwise noted. Item Qty Reference Manufacturer Part Number Description Value 1 J1 HANLIN LWB-0640-10 10 Pin Male Connector 2.5mm Pitch...
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Front PCB 3/15/2005 Item Qty Reference Manufacturer Man. Part # Description Value 1 J1 HANLIN LWB-0640-7 7 Pin Male Connector 2.5mm Pitch 6 D1-D6 Rohm SLC-22DU Orange LED Front PCB Rev.1...
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RIA Electronics 31330104 5mm right angle power header Power Supply PCB Rev.2 Refer to Russound drawing: CAV6.6_HS_SUB.dwg Voltage Regulator Heat Sink Screws to hold voltage regulator to heat sink Screws to hold voltage regulator heat sink to PCB 1/4Watt Carbon Film Resistor TH...
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Power Switch PCB 06/07/2005 Rev.3 Item Qty Reference Manufacturer Man. Part # Description Value 1 J7 HANLIN LWB-0640-2 2 Pin Male Connector 2.5mm Pitch 1 S2 Tecx - Unions Technology SW-111-2B DPST Power Pushb u tton Switch 4 J1-J4 GP 881191-2 .250 PCB Tab Terminals 1 D1 Rohm...
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CA6.6 Audio PCB 06/28/05 Rev.5 * All Resistors can have a tolerance of 5% unless otherwise noted. * All Ceramic Surface Mount Capacitors can be rated as Y5V unless otherwise noted. Item Qty Reference Manufacturer Man. Part # Description Value J4-5 RIA Electronics 31330104...
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U1 U4 U6-9 Sanyo LC75412E Elec Vol Control W/Input Switching Package: QIP64E U13 U15-19 National Semiconductor LM1876TF Overture Series Audio Power Amplifier Q2 Q4 Q6 Q8 Q10 Q12 Fairchild MMBT3904 GENERAL PURPOSE NPN SILICON TRANSISTOR SOT-23 U2-3 U5 U10-12 U14 U22-26 NJM062M DUAL WIDE BANDWIDTH JFET INPUT OP AMP U20-21...
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CA6.6 Assembly Bom 04/18/2006 Rev.7 Item Qty Reference Manufacturer Man. Part # Description Alternate Cover Chassis Front Panel Yondel YD-270RT Toroidal Transformer Mylar Insulator Toroid Rubber Insulator Toroid Metal Disk Toroid Screw M/S BH 5X55 ZY Washer Plain Washer Spring 03 Washer Spring Nut Hexagon M5 ZNC Nut Hexagon M3 ZNC...
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(J4 P.S PCB to J21 Audio PCB) (J22 P.S PCB to J7 Power Switch PCB) 2 14" 24 AWG Wires (R-Blk) (Refer to wiring Dia.) J11 P.S PCB to 12 Volt Reg. attached to Heat Sink on Audio PCB 3 12" 24 AWG Wires (R-Blk-R) (Refer to wiring Dia.) J15 Digital PCB to J10 P.S PCB 4 12"...
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