Perkins Innovation PCD-FDE1 User manual

Product Overview

Perkins Innovation PCD-FDE1 provides direct access and

remote control of a Russound multiroom audio system

from an Apple iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android based

device. PCD-FDE1 allows for two-way remote control of

any zone in a Russound RNET® enabled multiroom audio

system and provides real time display of system and

source information. The unit also provides full integration

with the Russound DMS-3.1 Digital Media Streamer, and

MyRussound App™ supporting cover art with real time

meta-data display on older, non-RIO™ based Russound

controllers.

The PCD-FDE1 consists of an interface device for

integration between the local area network and the

Features

• Compatible with the Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch,

and Android based devices

• Allows the Russound DMS-3.1 Digital Media Streamer

and MyRussound App™ to be used with older Russound controllers

• Supports Russound ACA-E5, CAV6.6, CAM6.6, CAM6.6T,

CAA66, and CA4 controllers

• Controls any zone and any source in the system including RNET

and IR-controlled sources

• Multi-controller support - up to 6 controllers and 48 zones

• Displays real-time metadata from Russound RNET sources

• Ability to control zones for Bass, Treble, Loudness, Balance, DND,

and Party Mode

• Zone volume control with mute option

• Displays zone and source names

• Easy to congure via PC or portable device – Set the Russound

controller type; set the zone names, source names, and source types

• 10/100 Ethernet connectivity to home network

• Can be powered directly from the Russound DMS-3.1

• Firmware upgradeable via a cloud based browser interface

What’s in the box:

(1) 4’ CAT-5 network patch cable for connection

from the PCD-FDE1 to the existing LAN

(1) USB to RS-232 serial adapter

(1) Quick start guide

(1) USB power supply cable

(2) Velcro mounting strips

Russound multiroom audio system. Control is performed

using the My Russound App™ which is available on Google

Play as well as the App Store. Conguration is done via

a cloud-based Web conguration tool, streamlining the

setup process.

Setup on the PCD-FDE1 is easily accomplished via cloud

based conguration utility. The conguration utility can

be accessed via Apple iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android

based device. Any standard PC can also be used for this

process. This tool is available 24 hours per day and may

be accessed from any location. An Internet connection is

required.

PCD-FDE1

Network Controller

Quick Start Guide

PCD-FDE1, Quick Start Guide

Basic installation

What you will need:

• Home network Wi-Fi router (Note: A wireless access point to the home network must be enabled in the setup process for

proper use by iPhone or iPod Touch devices)

• RNET enabled controller

• PC with browser capability

• iPhone or iPod Touch

Perform following steps:

1. Connect the PCD-FDE1 to your home network router via a CAT-5 wired Ethernet (LAN) connection. The PCD-FDE1 must

be on the same network as any Ethernet connections to RNET controllers or components.

2. Connect the supplied USB serial adapter to the USB port on the PCD-FDE1, to the RS232 port on the RNET controller (on

ACA-E5 multiroom controller, use RS-232 port ‘A’). If it is a multiple controller system, the

PCD-FDE1-A must be connected to controller #1.

Note: On CAV6.6 be sure the RS232 switch is set to‘rear

PCD-FDE1

USB Port

Power adapter or

USB to Aux USB cable

USB/Serial cable

CAT-5 cable

Russound Controller (CAV6.6 shown)

Home Network Router

PCD-FDE1, Quick Start Guide

Conguration

Log on to the www.perkinsinnovation.com web site.

Click on ‘log in’ at the top of the page. See the screen shot

bellow. There is no network conguration for the user to

perform. Simply plug the device into the Ethernet network,

and it obtains an IP automatically via DHCP. The device will

automatically nd the DMS-3.1 and will connect to that as

well.

Set up the device using the online Web page and save the

conguration.

3.Theunitwillthenautomatically downloaditsconguration

and reboot. All LED’s will go out and then ash on

briey. The switch on the top marked “Connect” will begin

to ash, indicating that it’s booting back up.

4. Once it’s booted and the USB LED begins to ash,

(indicating that the device is up and running) slide the

side switch back to run.

Conguration complete.

Perform following steps:

1. In order to congure the PCD-FDE1, slide the switch on

the side to the middle position “Cong”.

2. Press and hold the top button (marked“Connect”) until

the switch stops illuminating. (The switch has a built-in

LED) This may take up to 5 seconds. Once it turns o,

release the button.

3PCD-FDE1, Quick Start Guide

Select a device to edit or add new device here Add new device. Enter Customer MAC Address and name

After you add new device and click submit, you will be

taken to this screen to enter the device conguration, you

will enter the controller type and zone names

After scrolling down, you will now have to enter the

source names and source types. Click ‘Save Conguration

PCD-FDE1, Quick Start Guide 4

Conguration - cont’d

In the event that you can not connect to your PCD-FDE1, please check the following:

1. Make sure power is connected and the power LED is illuminated.

2. Check the Ethernet connection, make sure the RJ-45 connectors are rmly seated,

and that the Ethernet LED is illuminated / ashing.

3. Check the USB and serial connectors, make sure all connections are tight, check to

see that the USB LED is ashing. If connecting to a CAV6.6, make sure the RS232

switch is set to rear.

123 4

Troubleshooting

LED diagnostic:

1Power - On - normal operation

2Connect - On - normal operation

Connect - Flashing - Boot up / Cong/ Upgrade

3Ethernet - On / Flashing - Normal operation

Ethernet - O - Problem with network connection

4USB - Flashing - Normal operation

USB - O - Problem with USB Adapter cable

Perkins Software LLC.

www.perkinsinnovation.com

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PCD-FDE1, Quick Start Quide Rev.0. 10.16.14

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