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Russound BGK3 iBridge Power Dock Kit Installation Manual
IR CONTROL INSTALLATION
The following procedure outlines how to set up the BGD2 Power Dock and its
adapters for an IR control multiroom audio system.
1. Locate devices
Set the iBridge Power Dock in the room where the iPod will be located. Locate
a power outlet near the power dock where the BGDA Dock Adapter will be
located.
Place the BGCA Controller Adapter next to the audio controller.
2. Connect BGCA
With the audio system turned off, connect an RCA stereo audio cable from the
BGCA to the desired source input location on the back of the controller.
Note:
set the source/function selector on the BGCA to IR for infrared control
of the iPod.
3. Power the system
Plug the BGCA Controller Adapter into a live outlet and power on the audio
controller. Temporarily plug the BGDA Dock Adapter into a live AC outlet near
the BGCA.
4. Bind the system
To bind the two adapter devices, press and release the binding button on the
bottom of the BGDA. The binding LED should blink fast for two seconds, then
blink slowly for 60 seconds. During this 60-second duration, press and release
the binding button on the front of the BGCA. It should instantly bind to the
BGDA, and the binding LED on both adapters should be solid on. This sets a
unique security key for the two adapters to act as a pair and only communicate
with each other.
For systems with more than one Power Dock, perform the complete binding
procedure for each set of adapters before moving to the next to ensure proper
binding between pairs.
If the system has configured itself properly, the green binding LEDs on the
front of the adapters will illuminate. Once the binding procedure is successfully
completed between adapters, the BGDA can then be moved to the Power Dock
location.
5. Connect iBridge Power Dock
Crimp an RJ45 connector to each end of a CAT-5 cable using T568A wiring
configuration (max cable length is 50 feet). Plug one connector into the RJ45
port on the back of the Power Dock. Plug the other end into the BGDA’s RJ45
port (bottom edge). Plug the BGDA into a live AC outlet near the desired
Power Dock location. Make sure the network traffic LED is lit to indicate strong
communication between adapters.
6. Program audio system
Configure the audio system for IR control of the iPod.
7. Check iPod operation
With the audio system controller, and both adapters powered, place an iPod
in the Power Dock. The "Docked" LED on the BGDA Dock Adapter and BGCA
Controller Adapter should both be solid on.
Using a Pronto brand remote control programmed with Russound iPod
templates (see www.remotecontrol.com), send a command to the iPod via the
multiroom controller IR receiver. The iPod should respond to the command, and
the activity LED on the BGDA and BGCA should be on and blink periodically.
8. Reset a previously bound BGDA and/or BGCA
To reset a previously bound BGDA or BGCA, plug in the unit(s). If the binding
LED is on, clear the existing binding by pressing and holding both binding
buttons until the binding LED goes off (about 10 seconds). Then proceed to
bind the adapters (step #4).
