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Russound BTC-2X Installation Guide

OVERVIEW

Thank you for purchasing the BSK-2 Bluetooth Source Kit from Russound.  Since 1967, Russound has been providing 

audio professionals with the tools they need to enhance the lives of their customers.  The BSK-2 can be used in 

multiple ways:

• 

To provide multiple Bluetooth inputs to a Russound controller in the same installation

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To allow a Bluetooth radio to be located up to 500’ (165m) from connected audio gear, allowing for the ultimate 

in Bluetooth range in any home or business.

The BSK-2 is a complete kit composed of the BTC-2X Bluetooth Remote Transceiver and the BTC-2 Termination Box.  

Russound sells the BTC-2X separately for standalone applications where the extended range is not needed, or when 

the BTC-2X is to be used as the only Bluetooth device used with a Russound MCA-Series controller.

With its advanced Bluetooth 5.1 technology, the BSK-2 is the perfect solution for your Bluetooth audio needs.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BTC-2X

BTC-2X

TO BTC-2 or MCA

POWER

PAIR

AUDIO

OUT

REMOTE PAIR

5V    2A

 

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Ser

ial

Number

M

AC ID

MicroUSB Power 

Connection

Source Number Switch (Only used 

when connected to a Russound 

MCA-Series Controller)

Connect to

MCA-Series

Controller

Pairing Button

3.5mm Stereo 

Audio Out

Pairing Mode Switch

MAC ID Label

Keyhole Mounting 

Slots

Remote Pairing 

Contact Closure

Summary of Contents for BSK-2

Page 1: ...BSK 2 Bluetooth Source Kit I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...e BTC 2X Bluetooth Remote Transceiver and the BTC 2 Termination Box Russound sells the BTC 2X separately for standalone applications where the extended range is not needed or when the BTC 2X is to be used as the only Bluetooth device used with a Russound MCA Series controller With its advanced Bluetooth 5 1 technology the BSK 2 is the perfect solution for your Bluetooth audio needs GETTING TO KNOW...

Page 3: ...add Bluetooth to any system without requiring a new input connection The input saver allows you to connect any audio source and have it be the primary audio source until Bluetooth is activated Whenever a Bluetooth audio signal is detected the audio content will automatically switch to Bluetooth When the Bluetooth signal stops the audio content will automatically switch back to the other source GET...

Page 4: ...ed Push to release the plate and after aligning the new adaptor plate properly simply snap it into place until it clicks Please note that both the BTC 2 and the BTC 2X have a MicroUSB power input When used together power is supplied to the BTC 2 and the only connection needed on the BTC 2X is a CAT 5 cable that will carry power data and audio signals up to 500 152m OPERATION BTC 2 POWER AUDIO IN T...

Page 5: ...lications when greater control over the Bluetooth connections is desired and especially in environments where multiple homes are within Bluetooth range such as Multi Dwelling Units MDU s like condominiums townhouses apartments etc When in manual pairing mode the BTC 2X will only be able to pair with new phones or tablets when not connected to a device and someone a Presses the Pair button on the r...

Page 6: ...nd already paired to your phone open the BTC 2X Naming App 3 The app should automatically discover all Russound BTC 2X devices within range You can refresh the screen by swiping down in the app 4 Once your BTC 2X is discovered select it and tap Connect Once connected you can enter a new Blue tooth name and tap Enter 5 Your BTC 2X has now been configured with the new name Note Names can be up to 15...

Page 7: ...he Source Number Before using the BTC 2X with a Russound MCA 66 or MCA 88 the source number switch on the bottom of the BTC 2X must be properly set to the same source number that is configured in the MCA Series controller s WebConfig Set the rotary dial on the bottom of the BTC 2X to correspond with the same source number to be used on the MCA 66 or MCA 88 controller Make sure that the MCA Series ...

Page 8: ...nfigure the same audio source in the con troller s Web Config as a BTC 2X MCA 88 Controller BTC 2X TO BTC 2 or MCA POWER PAIR AUDIO OUT REMOTE PAIR 5V 2A BTC 2X TO BTC 2 or MCA POWER PAIR AUDIO OUT REMOTE PAIR 5V 2A BTC 2 POWER AUDIO IN TO BTC 2X R L AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT R L IN OUT 5V 2A 5V 2A 5V 2A BTC 2X TO BTC 2 or MCA POWER PAIR AUDIO OUT REMOTE PAIR 5V 2A BTC 2 POWER AUDIO IN TO BTC 2X R L A...

Page 9: ...BTC 2X connected to the controller s Bluetooth input port as well as for any BTC 2X connected with the BTC 2 Termination Box that is connected to the controller using an RNET cable connection as mentioned previously Source Control with the BTC 2X As with the metadata the same BTC 2X devices can also receive control commands from the Russound controller us ing either connected keypads touchscreens ...

Page 10: ...ink Digital Output Remote Pairing Max CAT 5 6 Cable Length to BTC 2X from Russound Controller 500 152m Audio Out RCA Stereo Analog and Toslink Digital Optical Power Requirements BTC 2 Termination Hub 5VDC microUSB 110 220VAC Power Supply Included Dimensions L x W x H 6 5 16 51 cm x 4 6 11 7cm x 1 2 54 cm Weight 0 8 lbs 0 36 kg SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 11: ...act Closure Max CAT5 Cable Length to BTC 2X from Russound Controller 500 152m Audio Out 3 5mm Analog Stereo Out Cable Not Includ ed Power Requirements Standalone Operation 5VDC microUSB 110 220VAC Power Supply Included Working with BTC 2 or MCA Controller Power Supplied by BTC 2 or MCA Controller via CAT5 6 Cable Connection Not Included Dimensions L x W x H 3 375 8 6 cm x 2 25 5 7 cm x 1 13 2 9 cm...

Page 12: ...these cases the repair will be made at the owner s expense Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered defects under the terms of the warranty To return for repairs the unit must be shipped to a repair facility designated by Russound at the owner s expense along with a Return Authorization number and documentation explaining the nature of the service required Any product returned with...

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