PCDE-FDE1
Network Controller
Installation Manual
Select a device to edit or add new device here Add new device Enters MAC Address and Customer name
Conguration - 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.
Troubleshooting
LED diagnostic:
1Power - On - normal operation
2Connect - On - normal operation
Connect - Flashing - Boot up / Cong/ Upgrade
3Ethernet - On / Flashing - Normal operation
Ethernet - O - Problem with network connection
4USB - Flashing - Normal operation
USB - O - Problem with USB Adapter cable
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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
Russound multiroom audio system. Control is performed
using the My Russound App™ which is available on Google
Play as well as the App Store. Conguration is done via
a cloud-based Web conguration tool, streamlining the
setup process.
Setup on the PCD-FDE1 is easily accomplished via cloud
based conguration utility. The conguration 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.
After you add new device and click submit, you will be
taken to this screen to enter the device conguration, 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 Conguration
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