Connection Instructions
Read all instructions before starting the installation.
Determine the ideal location for the BTA-1 Inline
Bluetooth
Local Source Module, keeping in mind that structural
elements, concrete, and other 2.4 gHz transmitters may
interfere with the signal. The BTA-1 Inline
Bluetooth
Local
Source Module may be located anywhere inline between
the A-BUS® hub/controller and A-BUS keypad. It will work
with other inline A-BUS local source modules noting that the
one closest to the keypad will have priority. The BTA-1 Inline
Bluetooth
Local Source Module can be programmed with a
custom name using a supplied USB cable. If custom name has
not been programmed before installation, the BTA-1 should
be accessible to do so after installation.
Route a single CAT-5 cable from the A-BUS Audio
Distribution Hub to the BTA-1 Inline
Bluetooth
Local Source
Module location. Then route another single CAT-5 cable from
the BTA-1 to the A-BUS keypad or another A-BUS local source
module if used (i.e. A-LC3). Terminate the end of the CAT-5
cables connected to the BTA-1 with RJ-45 plugs using the
T568A standard wiring confi guration. Once connected to the
A-BUS hub, the blue LED will light (solid) indicating the local
source module is powered and ready to be paired to your
Bluetooth
enabled device.
Pass code and ID name
The default device ID name and password are “MA1227” and
“0000”, but you can modify this information using the supplied
USB cable and a computer running Windows® XP, Vista or 7.
Free programming software can be downloaded from the
Support Center at www.russound.com, along with instructions
to rename the BTA-1 for easy identifi cation (ie. bedroom,
kitchen, outdoors, etc.).
Pairing your BTA-1
Turn on a
Bluetooth
enabled source (i.e. media player,
smartphone, or computer). Open the
Bluetooth
menu and
enable the
Bluetooth
pairing feature on the device. Select
the A-BUS
Bluetooth
product by its confi gured name from the
list of available
Bluetooth
products. Once paired, the blue LED
will blink once every three seconds to show there is an active
connection to the
Bluetooth
source.
Select the desired audio from the device and start the
playback. The blue LED will return to a solid blue state when
the connection is lost due to range limitation or disconnected
manually.
Testing
Turn on the A-BUS keypad then connect to the BTA-1 with
the Bluetooth enabled source device. Start music playback
and use the
Bluetooth
source to change the audio content.
Disable
Bluetooth
on the source device then re-enable it.
Reconnect to the BTA-1 and recheck all functions.
Normal Use
Only one device at a time may be actively paired with the
BTA-1. Activate the
Bluetooth
feature from the source device
and connect or ‘pair’ with the BTA-1 selecting its assigned
name. Choose your music and start playing. The BTA-1 will
automatically override any audio signal that precedes it in the
system. Note that any additional local source modules in line
between the BTA-1 and the A-BUS keypad will override the
BTA-1 audio. When fi nished, disconnect your device from the
BTA-1 or turn off the
Bluetooth
feature of the source device.
If you move your device out of range from the module it
will automatically sever the connection. If you are unable to
connect to the receiver, another device within range of the
receiver is probably connected.
Troubleshooting
My music is not coming out of the stereo speakers
Solutions
Ensure the A-BUS Amplifi ed keypad is turned on and volume
is set at a suitable level and not muted.
Ensure the volume on your
Bluetooth
enabled source i.e.
media player, smartphone, or computer is set to a suitable
level.
Ensure the RJ-45 input and output cables are correctly and
fi rmly connected to the BTA-1.
Ensure your
Bluetooth
enabled source i.e. media player,
smartphone, or computer is within the 50 ft. (15m) range of
the BTA-1 module.
Ensure the BTA-1 module is powered and the blue LED is
solid (device not connected to a
Bluetooth
enabled device).
Ensure the BTA-1 module is powered and the blue LED is
fl ashing once every three seconds (indicating your device is
connected via
Bluetooth
technology).
Connection Diagram
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Hub
Common IR
12VDC
Trigger Out
100mA
Outputs to Keypads
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Page
In
Page
Trim
Mute In
Source Audio Connections
1
2
3
4
5
6
R
L
Out
In
IR
R
L
Out
In
IR
R
L
Out
In
IR
R
L
Out
In
IR
R
L
Out
In
IR
R
L
Out
In
IR
Control Link
In
Out
Src Trim
Src Trim
Src Trim
Src Trim
Src Trim
Src Trim
A-C68 (or any A-BUS hub)
CAT-5
A-BUS Amplified Keypad
BTA-1
CAT-5
CAT-5 Cable 150’ Max Length (Total)
A-BUS is a registered trademark of LeisureTech Electronics Pty
Ltd Australia. This product may be covered by one or more of the
following patents: US #7,181,023, #6,389,139; EP #1004222, AU
#739808, NZ #502982, Mexico #241196, Canada #CA2301062.
