MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM CONTROLLER RMZ-955

RSM-901 Data Connections

Prepare the data cable with the supplied termination plug using the same color coding as previously described for the RMZ-955.

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install jumper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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INPUT DATA CONNECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT DATA CONNECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Connect to RMZ-955

slave RSM-901 display/sensor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controller/amplifier

Note that each RSM-901 has two data terminals labeled “In” and “Out” respectively. Connect the remote zone end of the data cable from the RMZ-955 to the “Out” connector on the RSM-901.

The “In” connector is used to “daisy-chain” additional RSM-901 display/sensors or RKP-901 keypads in the same zone. See Zone Connection Strategies on page 15 for details.

A number of configuration settings must be made using the switches and jumpers on the back of the RSM-901. These are de- tailed below.

Zone Configuration

Each RSM-901 must be configured or “addressed” as being in Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, or Zone D. You select the proper zone by setting Switches 1 & 2 on the DIP switch shown in the illustra- tion. Use the following settings:

Zone

Switch 1

Switch 2

A (default)

OFF

OFF

B

OFF

ON

C

ON

OFF

D

ON

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Source Component Labels

Each RSM-901 must be configured to display the correct label for each source component. It always displays “Tuner” for source input 1 and “CD” for source input 2. However, source input 3 can display “Tape” or “Sat” depending on the setting of Switch 3 and source input 4 can display “CD2”, “VCR”, “Ld”, or “DVD” de- pending on the setting of Switch 4 and Switch 5. Use the follow- ing settings:

Source Input 3

Switch 3

 

Tape (default)

OFF

 

Sat

ON

 

Source Input 4

Switch 4

Switch 5

CD2

ON

ON

VCR

ON

OFF

LD

OFF

ON

DVD (default)

OFF

OFF

Note: Remember to set these switches on all RSM-901s.

Master/Slave Configuration

Each RSM-901 must be configured as a Master or Slave by set- ting Switch 6. Because it is possible to have more than one RSM-901 in any zone, follow the simple rules to ensure that the required functions are available:

Each zone used in a system must have a Master RSM-901. In a zone with more than one RSM-901, only one must be set as a Master and each other must be set as a Slave. The Master must be the first device on the data cable to the zone from the RMZ-955.

Battery Enable

Each RSM-901 has a rechargeable back-up battery which main- tains the clock and configuration information when power to the controller is switched off. When fully charged, the battery will then maintain the configuration information for several weeks.

The battery must be enabled when the RSM-901 is installed. To enable the battery, place the jumper JP1 to link the two pins as shown in the illustration above.

Note: After initial installation, leave the RMZ-955 turned on con- tinuously for a few days to ensure that the battery is charged.

The Master/Slave settings for Switch 6 are:

Master/Slave

Switch 6

Master

OFF (default)

Slave

ON

Note: Clock and Alarm functions can only be set from a Master.

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Rotel RMZ-955 RSM-901 Data Connections, Zone Configuration, Source Component Labels, Master/Slave Configuration

RMZ-955 specifications

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