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Russound PR-4Zi Instruction Manual

4-zone, 6-source audio/video preamplifier
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  • Page 1 PR-4Zi 4-Zone, 6-Source Audio/Video Preamplifier INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    50Hz voltages. The unit will autoswitch to either of these voltages 2. Do Not Touch The PR-4Zi With Wet Hands – Do not handle the PR-4Zi or power cord when your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the PR-4Zi cabinet, take the PR-4Zi to a qualified service person for inspection.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Control Functions ....10 PR-4Zi Control Functions ..10 Memory Procedure ... . .11 Preset Procedure .

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Figure 1. Use high quality cables that are as short as possible to keep signal integrity intact. port allows the PR-4Zi to be controlled by touch panels or other automation devices that have an RS-232 interface. Optional Russound PCK or PCK-IR Keypads provide easy remote operation of the PR-4Zi.

  • Page 5: Connecting Amplifiers

    CONNECTING AMPLIFIERS Connect the Zone Output of each PR-4Zi zone to one line input of a multichannel amp. Figure 2 shows a connection to the Russound DPA-6.12 Twelve Channel Audio Amplifier. (Figure 2 also shows a trigger connection, discussed on p. 6.) Figure 2 –...

  • Page 6: Common And Zone Trigger Outputs

    PEAKER MPLIFIED NPUT COMMON AND ZONE TRIGGER OUTPUTS The PR-4Zi provides four Zone-Specific and one Common +12VDC trigger outputs (Figure 4). The Zone-Specific triggers are turned on when the corresponding zone is on. The Common trigger is turned on when any zone is on. All trigger out- puts are turned on during a page.

  • Page 7: Connecting Video Monitors

    Wiring Instructions CONNECTING VIDEO MONITORS Each PR-4Zi zone has a composite video output to allow viewing video from any of six A/V sources. Connect monitors as shown in Figure 5 using RG6U cable with RCA type connectors. If more than two monitors are being used in a zone, a composite video distribution amplifier is recommended.

  • Page 8: Creating Subzones

    FIXED ZONE LINE OUT: CREATING SUBZONES The PR-4Zi has six buffered, fixed-level audio/video outputs as shown previously in Figure 1 (p. 4). When set to FIXED ZONE LINE OUT (Figure 7), the last four outputs can be used to create subzones of each main zone.

  • Page 9: Mute Input

    PAGING TRIGGER OUTPUT The PR-4Zi is equipped with a +12V paging trig- ger output (Figure 8) that switches on during a page. This output can be used to trigger an external amplifier, muting device, or other peripheral associated with paging. (Paging peripherals are discussed on page 14.)

  • Page 10: Pr-4Zi Control Functions

    Control Functions Figure 9 – PR-4Zi control functions OWER ELECT POWER – Controls power to entire system. IR Receiver – Provides IR control for Zone 1. ZONE SELECT – Selects current zone (1-4). ZONE SELECT Indicators – Shows current zone.

  • Page 11: Memory Procedure

    PRESET PROCEDURE PRESET recalls settings for the current zone pre- viously stored in memory. A preset can be recalled at the PR-4Zi front panel, on a PCK(IR) keypad, or via the PRC-1 remote control. Control Functions 1. Select a zone using ZONE SELECT.

  • Page 12: Peripheral Devices

    Peripheral Devices PCK(IR) KEYPADS Each of the PR-4Zi’s zones can be remotely operated by a keypad or IR device. There are four keypad ports on the rear panel. Each port accommodates as many as four Russound PCK(IR) keypads (4 per zone). Wire the PCK(IR)

  • Page 13: Pck Keypad Control Functions

    PCK(IR) KEYPAD CONTROL FUNCTIONS Infrared Receiver – Receives IR commands from Russound PRC-1 remote or a source component’s remote. (PCK IR only) SYSTEM ON – Turns all zones on. NOTE: The system on button will also flash to confirm IR reception.
  • Page 14 Peripheral Devices DSC/DAN KEYPADS Once the PCK(IR) keypads have been wired, con- nect the DSC keypad’s 16-pin header to the 16- pin receptacle on the side of the main keypad (see Figure 1a and 1b). Be sure to keep the cor- rect pin alignment.
  • Page 15 IKP-1 INFRARED KEYPAD PROGRAMMER The IKP-1 is a programmer used to simplify and speed up the IR programming for the DAN and DSC IR learning keypads. Learning keypads that can be used with the programmer have a plug located at the front left. Refer to IKP-1 Instruction Manual for complete instructions.

  • Page 16: Paging

    SPG PAGING MODULE The Russound SPG provides "push-to-talk" opera- tion. Use 22-24 AWG twisted pair shielded wire to connect the SPG to the PR-4Zi page input as shown in Figure 15. PTM-1 PAGING MODULE The Russound PTM-1 is a signal-sensing paging...

  • Page 17: Ir Emitters

    IR EMITTERS The PR-4Zi has seven IR outputs: Source 1–6 and Common. Source 1–6 outputs are source-specific and provide IR signals only to the selected source; the Common out- put provides IR signals to all sources. Source-specific IR outputs (Figure...

  • Page 18: Prc-1 Remote Control

    1. Turn on the PR-4Zi using its front-panel switch. 2. On the PRC-1, press the AUX and MUTE buttons simultaneously, then release. 3. Point the PRC-1 toward the PR-4Zi and press the three-digit code 0-8-1. 4. On the PRC-1, press the AUX button again to store the code.

  • Page 19: Multiple Controllers

    Source Loop outputs of the parent controller to the A/V inputs of controller #2, and so on.) Figure 20 – Interface cable connections for multiple PR-4Zi’s Multiple Controllers The DB-25 cable needs to be a straight pass- through or RS232C rated with a male connector at both ends.
  • Page 20 Controller #4 (Zones 13-16) RS-232 COMMAND PROTOCOLS Commands are sent from RS-232 controlling device to the PR-4Zi as 8 ASCII bytes. The first two ASCII bytes “RU” establish that the command is a Russound command for zone commands only. The next 3 bytes “Z01”...

  • Page 21: Rs-232 Commands

    MULTI-ZONE COMMANDS RUALZOZN system on RUALZOZF system off RUSORCLC party mode (source link) RUSORCLN party mode (source/volume link) ZONE COMMANDS Zone number (XX) can be between 01 and 16. Use the addressing switch (Figure 19) to set zone numbers (01-04), (05-08), (09-12), (13-16) RUZXXZON zone on RUZXXZOF...

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Dimensions: 19" W x 12" D x 3.6" H. Weight: 12 lbs. The PR-4Zi complies with the requirements of the standards for Audio Video Products and Accessories (UL 1492, 1st Edition) and Radio, Television, and Electronic Apparatus (CSA C22.2 No.

  • Page 23: Warranty & Repair

    To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of the service required. Be sure to pack the unit in a corrugated container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to pro- tect the unit from damage in transit.
  • Page 24 Russound 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388 e-mail: tech@russound.com www.russound.com fax-on-demand: 603.659.5590 28-0105...

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