Russound R290DS User's Manual
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1. Source Inputs L JJ CAA66 Multizone Controller Speaker Out Bridge Mode Output ran ut Fu R290DS Amplifier Line Out RCA Cable Speaker Cables 8 Ohm Speakers Source Stereo Mode Configuration with Dual Sources CD player signal takes precedence Russound R290DS Installation Manual SYSTEM CONFIGURATION BRIDGED MODE Bridged Mode In this mode both the left and right channels are combined for a higher power mono output For proper operation the left channel adjustment should be set to the center position to start and then adjusted appropriately from there The right channel adjustment is not applicable 1 Unplug the R290DS 2 Set the Stereo Bridge switch to Bridge Mono 3 Connect the line out from a preamplifier or source to the Left Primary input jack of the R290DS Do not connect any input to the right side it will be ignored 4 Connect the negative lead of the speaker cable to the R terminal Connect the positive lead of the speaker cable to the L terminal See the markings above the terminals on the rear panel An 8 Ohm minimum load is recommended 5 Restore power to the amplifier Serial N2. RINT ele laren RaRussound R290DS Dual Source Power Amplifier Installation Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE A APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an eguilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Safety Instructions 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and user instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen s
3. ck the unit in a corrugated container with at least three 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit WARRANTY Before returning a unit for repair call Russound at 603 659 5170 for a Return Authorization number Write this number on the shipping label and ship to Russound ATTN Service 5 Forbes Road Newmarket NH 03857 Due to continual efforts to improve product quality as new technology and techniques become available Russound FMP Inc reserves the right to revise system specifications without notice Russound R290DS Installation Manual 11 RINT Cele laren R290DS Dual Source Power Amplifier Installation Manual
4. curs turn off the amplifier and check that the speaker impedance rating is above the minimum rating Also check for adequate ventilation around the amplifier and make adjustments if necessary Once the unit has cooled to safe operating temperatures the amplifier may be powered back on Protection Circuitry Special circuitry has been designed into the amplifier to safeguard under a short circuit condition A faulty speaker can also cause a short circuit condition The front panel LED illuminates orange when the amplifier is in short circuit protection If this fault condition occurs turn off the amplifier and check speakers for short circuit conditions when appropriate Rack Mounting The R290DS amplifier can be rack mounted using the included rack mount ears and hardware to attach the ears to the amplifier The amplifier will take two rack spaces with the feet removed If mounted in a rack one open rack space above and below is recommended to allow for ventilation and heat dissipation Rack Ear Screw Holes Rack Ear Side View Rack Ear Front View Side View 4 Russound R290DS Installation Manual FRONT AND REAR PANEL RIRussound R290DS POWER AMPLIFIER Status Indicator LED Red Standby Green Active Orange Short Circuit Protection Primary Input Output Secondary Input Stereo Bridge Switch Power Switch Serial No Secondary i Stereo Speaker Out Line Channel i B
5. d R290DS Installation Manual 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS R290DS Amplifier Continuous Output Power lt 0 1 THD N 1kHz Distortion THD N Signal to Noise Ratio Channel Separation Frequency Response Input Sensitivity Input Impedance Voltage Gain Power Requirements Power Requirements Dimensions Weight 10 90W per channel at 8 ohms 110W per channel at 4 ohms 250W at 8 ohms 2 channels bridged lt 0 3 from 20Hz to 20kHz for 90W into 8 ohms lt 0 05 from 20Hz to 20kHz for 1W into 8 ohms gt 110dB A weighted gt 70dB 1 kHz 20Hz to 20kHz 0 3dB 70mV for 1W at 8 ohms 680mV for 90W at 8 ohms 47kohms Line Input 32dB North American Model 120VAC 60Hz 2 5A IEC 320 type connector with 3 terminal detachable power cord European Model 230VAC 50Hz 1 2A IEC 320 type connector with 3 terminal detachable power cord 17 W x 14 D x 4 125 H 43 x 35 5 x 10 5 cm 17 2 Ibs 7 8 kg Russound R290DS Installation Manual Warranty The Russound R290DS Power Amplifier is fully guaranteed against all defects in materials and workmanship for two 2 years from the date of purchase During this period Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor For this warranty to apply the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions If service is necessary it must be performed by Russound The unit must b
6. d service personnel 18 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen liguid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged Conforms to UL60065 Certified to CAN CSA c US IEC60065 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety LINS UI OMS sandeszccsasssceesettyscescetsasssscanoncesedboncpayssenncssatoaaetedbavensasedenuesshetsascasstenausietatvectauts 2 ProductDVervieW sammuta osassa a TN SUTTA ATETEA E 4 Front and Rear Panels System Configuration Stereo Mode nnssesseressseerssssrensssrensserenssseesssseesssseeesseersssseeessesesnses 6 System Diagram Stereo MOde sssssssssscccssssssssecsssesccsseessnsesesnsecsssseecsssecessseesssueeccaseesssess 7 System Configuration Bridged Mode sesessseeresssrvrsssressssresssseessssrersssreesssersssseeessesennses 8 System Configuration External Volume Control ssuseressseressseesssseeesserrsssseersseesnsee 9 Technical sSpediheationsuL uvunasmvonuenvnnvmnngnagnajnnninnmjvnnetee 10 Warranty Russound R290DS Installation Manual 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Introduction The Russound R290DS is a 2 channel 90 watt dual source power amplifier with auto source switching It features Primary and Secondary a
7. e returned to Russound at the owner s expense and with prior written permission Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered defects nor is damage resulting from abuse or from servicing by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by Russound This Warranty does not cover Damage caused by abuse accident misuse negligence or improper installation or operation Power surges and lightning strikes Normal wear and maintenance Products that have been altered or modified Any product whose identifying number decal serial number etc has been altered defaced or removed Russound sells products only through authorized Dealers and Distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service Any Russound product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source including retailers mail order sellers and online sellers will not be honored or serviced under existing Russound warranty policy Any sale of products by an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by Russound shall void the warranty on the applicable product Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power voids the warranty on those parts In these cases repairs will be made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and labor To return for repairs the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner s expense along with a note explaining the nature of service required Be sure to pa
8. he R290DS will automatically switch back to the Secondary audio signal Stereo Mode The R290DS can be configured as a power upgrade for specific zones for use with large speaker selectors and for long parallel speaker runs outdoor zones 1 Unplug the R290DS 2 Set the Stereo Bridge switch to Stereo 3 Connect the audio line output from a stereo preamplifier or source to the left and right Primary input jacks of the R290DS If the output is only available as speaker level see Speaker Level Signal at right 4 Connect the audio line output from the secondary source to the Secondary input jacks in the same manner 5 Connect your speakers to the terminals observing proper polarity 6 Restore power to the amplifier Both channel levels can be adjusted with the corresponding channel level adjustments Dual source connections Connect the source audio outputs to both Primary and Secondary inputs as instructed above Set the delay with the Delay Time knob The Delay Time adjustment determines when the switch back to the Secondary signal will occur Example If the primary source is a CD changer increasing the delay time will prevent a switch back to the secondary source while the disc is changing Note This works with all incoming signals line level or speaker level Speaker Level Signal If either of the sources is only available as a speaker level signal connect it to the Speaker In terminals using the screw down te
9. ink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liguids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn O Location of the Amplifier Do not mount this unit under a kitchen cabinet Do not expose the amplifier to direct sun light or heating units as the amplifier internal components temperature may rise and shorten the life of the components Avoid damp and dusty places Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructi
10. o OOo e ee RIRussound CE p Leve lewmarket NH USA Left Right Right AC HOV AC 240V x Beige stereo 220 240V 25A 50 60Hz je FUSE 100V TS0A H 250V 240V T2 5A H 250V Designed in USA Made in China R290DS Amplifier Negative Speaker Cable Line out from Source Positive Speaker Cable 8 Ohm Speaker Bridged Mode Configuration 8 Russound R290DS Installation Manual SYSTEM CONFIGURATION EXTERNAL VOLUME CONTROL System Configuration with External Volume Control The R290DS can be configured for large autoformer based volume control systems speaker selectors o aki mime mate s Speaker Out RARussound ce E Newmarket NH USA Bridge Mode Output F Speaker Level Input HHEH CEE i R290DS Amplifier Line out from Source n gt LAI SUAVIS SUDIVISS RUSSOUND SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Autoformer based Volume Control O O 8 Ohm Speaker TMNT EXPANSIONS n EZB 1SC Modular Connecting Block Configuration with Autoformer Volume Control Russoun
11. ons or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization Precaution should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Russound R290DS Installation Manual 13 Main Power Disconnect The power switch is a single pole switch When the switch is in the Off position the appliance is not completely disconnected from the main power The main power plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable When installing the product ensure that the plug is easily accessible 14 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 15 Non Use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time To remove all power supply mains from the appliance remove the plug from the wall outlet 16 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through the openings 17 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualifie
12. ridge Level WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NES PAS OUVRIR RIRussound Bridge Mode Output Newmarket NH USA Bridge Power Amplifier Mode Level 3 f Fa R290DS Speaker Level Input onlay N amp amp HEHE NO VU I Left Left Right Right A AG AC 110V 100 120V 5A TIL Secondary Primary 135 155 rei 1 220 240V 2 5A 50 60Hz ax Mon FUSE 100V T5 0A H 250V 240V T2 5A H 250V L L Designed in USA Made in China Left and Right Channel Controls 12V Trigger In Out Delay Time Speaker Output Power Inlet amp Fuseholder Speaker Level Line Input Switch Voltage Selector Speaker Level Input Screw Down Connector Russound R290DS Installation Manual 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION STEREO MODE The R290DS has dual source capability If two sources are used connect the source you want to have priority to the Primary input and the other source to the Secondary input Whenever the Primary source is active that signal will take priority over the distributed audio signal on the Secondary line The signal is still active on the Secondary line and once the Primary audio signal is muted or turned off t
13. rminal block and observing proper polarity Only one set of speaker level inputs can be utilized and assigned by the selector switch Set the switch to Primary or Secondary Only one type of input speaker or line should be assigned to each line For typical connectivity do not set speaker input switch to Primary and make connections to the Primary line input Note If there are two inputs assigned as Primary Speaker and Line the Line input will take priority Typical Connections 3 Speaker Input N Line Input Switch Position Audible Output Primary N Primary if signal present Secondary Secondary if no Primary signal Primar Secondary Primary if signal present y Secondary Secondary if no Primary signal Primary Primary if signal present Secondary if no Primary signal Connections for Unique Solutions Speaker Input 3 Switch Position AROS Primary Line Input if signal present Speaker Input if no Primary Line signal Secondary if no Primary Line or Speaker signal Primary Secondary Primary Primary Primary Line Input if signal present Secondary Line Input if no Primary signal Speaker Input if no Line signal Primary Secondary Secondary Secondary 6 Russound R290DS Installation Manual SYSTEM DIAGRAM STEREO MODE e AC20V ni Love CAA66 Multizone Controller Russound werrenn via 0 0 0 0 OO 0 00 0 c e Fined ON
14. udio line inputs with a loop out to another zone receiver or device from the Primary source A signal only available as a speaker input can be connected and assigned as either the primary or secondary source This amplifier can be used for power upgrades in specific zones for large speaker selector or volume control systems and for long series parallel speaker runs e g large outdoor zones The R290DS is rated at 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 110 watts into 4 ohms With the Stereo Bridge Mono switch in the Bridge Mono position both amplifier channels are combined for a higher powered mono output In Bridge mode the R290DS is rated at 220 watts of power into a single 8 ohm load Each amplifier output channel incorporates robust protection circuitry for safety and reliability under extreme circumstances The 12V Trigger In Out allows the R290DS to be activated by other electronics or to activate other electronics via a 3 5 mm mini phone plug cable Thermal Protection All Russound amplifiers are designed with special circuitry to safeguard the amplifier under a thermal overload condition Thermal protection mode will only engage when the unit has been run at high volume for extended periods of time without adequate ventilation and or when speaker impedances are below the minimum levels for the amplifier In thermal protection mode the amplifier will automatically stop output and the status indicator LED will go OFF If this fault oc
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