Rnet Control Installation

The following procedure outlines how to set up the BGD2 Power Dock and its adapters for an RNET 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 RNET controller.

2. Connect BGCA

With the audio system turned oﬀ, use an RJ45 CAT-5 patch cable (T568A wiring standard) up to 18 inches in length and connect the BGCA's RNET Link port with the controller’s RNET Link Out port.

Note: the BGCA can be part of an RNET link daisy chain to the next RNET component in the system.

Connect an RCA stereo audio cable from the BGCA to the desired source input location on the back of the RNET controller.

Note: set the source/function selector on the BGCA to the same source number assignment as the numbered source input the BGCA is connected to on the RNET controller.

3. Power the controller

Plug the BGCA into a live AC outlet and power on the RNET controller. Temporarily plug the BGDA Dock Adapter into a live AC outlet near the BGCA to perform binding assurance procedure.

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 multiple Power Docks, 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 on the front of the BGDA is lit to indicate strong communication between adapters.

6. Program RNET system

Follow the RNET system’s programming instructions to conﬁgure the iBridge Power Dock as a peripheral device type. If the system includes UNO-TS2 touchscreens, use the Screen setup feature in the UNO-TS2 Options menu to set the correct screen template (“iPod (iBridge)”) for the Power Dock.

7. Check iPod operation

With the RNET 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 an RNET remote control, or the RNET keypad, send a command to the iPod. 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).

6	Russound BGK3 iBridge Power Dock Kit Installation Manual

BGK3 specifications

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