background image

23

Russound MCA-66 Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for MCA-66

Page 1: ...MCA 66 6 Source 6 Zone Controller Amplifier Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...net connection is required for obtaining the most recent firmware Note If no internet connection will be available at the installation location please download the latest firmware from the Russound we...

Page 3: ...Connections 10 Speaker Connections 11 Source Connections 12 Bluetooth and Digital Inputs 13 Ethernet Connection and Factory Reset 13 Multiple Controller Installation 14 Zone 1 and 2 Amplification 15...

Page 4: ...r Zone Works with RNET smart sources transmitting metadata song artist and other information for display on the keypads Audio paging with a 12v trigger input Party mode Do Not Disturb and source zone...

Page 5: ...to the All ON command Page Participation defines whether a zone will respond to a page event Page Volume sets the volume of a page event in each zone Power Management of Sources enabled disabled per...

Page 6: ...CONTROLLER FRONT PANEL Removable cover to access IR window IR Programming IR Receiver Window Zone LED indicators visible behind cover Front Panel Front Panel with cover removed Red IR LED talk back Po...

Page 7: ...120 240V Input Detachable grounded power cord connection Controller ID Switch Set ID for multiple controller configurations AC Voltage Switch Select appropriate voltage Factory Reset Button A 3 second...

Page 8: ...A 66 and the source equipment be plugged into a dedicated 20 amp circuit A power line conditioner can reduce interference problems caused by noise found in some electrical systems The power switch for...

Page 9: ...proved electrical box at the keypad double gang at least 32 cu in and controller locations Using connector specific wall plates at the controller location will better organize all of the incoming cabl...

Page 10: ...d port to a RJ 45 wall plate optional Using the same T568A RJ 45 wiring configuration use CAT 5e cable from the wall plate to the keypad Maximum CAT 5e cable length is 250 feet between the controller...

Page 11: ...wire identities straight Strip 1 to 2 inches 2 5 to 5 cm off the end of each speaker cable jacket Then strip 1 4 inch 0 7 cm of insulation off each wire Twist the speaker wire strands together so ther...

Page 12: ...ound RNET enabled source equipment The connection is made using a CAT 5e patch cable from the Link Out of the controller and into the Link In of the RNET enabled source Another CAT 5e patch cable can...

Page 13: ...ake up Sources 3 4 and 5 Source 5 can be configured for either Coaxial or Optical digital input Source 3 4 and 5 are configured for Analog inputs by default These source inputs can be configured to be...

Page 14: ...is only required on Controller 1 in a multi controller system When using the BTC 1X Bluetooth on Source 1 connect the Source 1 OUT on Controller 1 to the Source 1 IN on Controller 2 Continue the audio...

Page 15: ...or additional amplification when needed such as for outdoor zones or larger rooms The Zone Line Output can be set to Variable default or Fixed Always On Typical Amplifier Connection D250LS two channel...

Page 16: ...s then only five other source inputs are available Page Trigger IN The page trigger input is used to trigger a page event Paging is configurable per zone using SCS C5 software A 12VDC trigger selects...

Page 17: ...and to the sources While all zones are still OFF and 12VDC is removed the system will wait 5 minutes and then activate the power management OFF command to the sources System On at least one zone is on...

Page 18: ...window When using the IR routed outputs in order to control this source component with IR the source must be selected at the keypad receiving the command Common IR This output is supported by the MCA...

Page 19: ...e front of the controller if the corresponding keypad is on The LED will not be lit if the keypad is not turned on or is absent 10 Check operation of all keypad functions 11 Check for functional IR si...

Page 20: ...re 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 a...

Page 21: ...ing instructions or as marked on the appliance 12 Main Power Disconnect The power switch is a double pole switch When the switch is in the Off position the appliance is completely disconnected from th...

Page 22: ...22 Russound MCA 66 Installation Manual...

Page 23: ...23 Russound MCA 66 Installation Manual...

Page 24: ...9 5388 email tech russound com www russound com 28 1392 03 24 15 2015 Russound All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Specifications are subject to change witho...

Reviews: