Blade, this isn't really for you, but for those that use the plugin already and have existing russound systems.
I just got in my CAA66 and threw it in the rack and hooked up my speakers (I only have 2 zones right now). I hooked up a keypad temporarily to test the zones and sources (Have only tested 1 of the 6 keypads so far). So, here are my questions:
1) I was thinking of running this without keypads to start. I only have 2 zones and each zone will likely start off with 1 chromecast audio each. There will be no need to change sources at this point. Can i run this without keypads? I couldn't get it to work in my initial test without one hooked up, but I don't have it hooked up to HS yet. I will use other devices in the rooms to turn the zones on (if any lights are on, turn on the zone).
2) Do I just need an RS232 serial cable, or can I get a serial-> usb cable (this will be easier to do when I move to a NUC for HS)
3) The way my house is wired, I have patch panels. It appears that the Russound keypads want to be wired directly to the Unit. Has anyone wired this in such a way that they have 1 or 2 patch panels in between? I don't think I will need crossovers or anything fancy as the pins should just "line up" as long as I wire everything T568A, but I want to be sure.
I think that's it for now. I have 1 more zone to wire (foyer), get the serial cable, then I will get the plugin. I'm hoping I can start off sans controllers for now.
I just got in my CAA66 and threw it in the rack and hooked up my speakers (I only have 2 zones right now). I hooked up a keypad temporarily to test the zones and sources (Have only tested 1 of the 6 keypads so far). So, here are my questions:
1) I was thinking of running this without keypads to start. I only have 2 zones and each zone will likely start off with 1 chromecast audio each. There will be no need to change sources at this point. Can i run this without keypads? I couldn't get it to work in my initial test without one hooked up, but I don't have it hooked up to HS yet. I will use other devices in the rooms to turn the zones on (if any lights are on, turn on the zone).
2) Do I just need an RS232 serial cable, or can I get a serial-> usb cable (this will be easier to do when I move to a NUC for HS)
3) The way my house is wired, I have patch panels. It appears that the Russound keypads want to be wired directly to the Unit. Has anyone wired this in such a way that they have 1 or 2 patch panels in between? I don't think I will need crossovers or anything fancy as the pins should just "line up" as long as I wire everything T568A, but I want to be sure.
I think that's it for now. I have 1 more zone to wire (foyer), get the serial cable, then I will get the plugin. I'm hoping I can start off sans controllers for now.
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