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Russound, Inc.

1 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857

tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388

email: [email protected] www.russound.com

28-1391 03/25/15

MCA-88

8 Source, 8 Zone Controller Amplifier

Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for MCA-88

Page 1: ...MCA 88 8 Source 8 Zone Controller Amplifier Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...is required for obtaining the most recent firmware Note If an internet connection will not be available at the place of installation the installation location please download the latest firmware from...

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

Page 4: ...g metadata song artist and other information for display on the keypads Audio paging with a 12VDC trigger input Party mode Do Not Disturb and source zone linking options SCS C5 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE...

Page 5: ...d 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 Power Button Red LED indicates Power On Front Panel Front Panel wi...

Page 7: ...sensing stereo line level inputs and loop outputs IR Outputs Up to 6 routed IR outputs shared for 1 7 and 2 8 1 common IR output Keypad Ports RJ 45 Connections for zone keypads Home Theater 12VDC Tri...

Page 8: ...itioner can reduce interference problems caused by noise found in some electrical systems The power switch for the unit is on the front panel Important Considerations Disconnect the power cord before...

Page 9: ...ize a UL CSA approved 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 th...

Page 10: ...ct from the keypad 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 betwee...

Page 11: ...at a time starting with Zone 1 taking care to keep zone and speaker 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 ins...

Page 12: ...Link ports on the controller to either of the two RNET Link ports of the RNET enabled source RNET ports are parallel bidirectional connections meaning that the ports are identical and either one can...

Page 13: ...able as either analog or digital inputs The Web SCS or SCS C5 software enables you to designate whether to use the analog connection or the digital connection for each source Source 5 has three connec...

Page 14: ...he 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 loop to other controllers if necessary Note Only a single BTC 1X may be c...

Page 15: ...D250LS is perfect for such applications Common 12VDC Trigger Output The Com 12VDC 100mA Out can be used to trigger additional amplification when needed This output supplies 12VDC 100mA when any one zo...

Page 16: ...then only seven 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: ...nd 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: ...mitter and attach the emitter over the source component s IR window When using the IR routed outputs in order to control this source component with IR the source must be selected at the keypad receivi...

Page 19: ...nd the keypads are powered ON all thecorresponding zone LEDs on the face of the controller will be green Improper connection may cause one or more LEDs not to be lit Check all connections Cycle power...

Page 20: ...r 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...

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...

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Page 24: ...r respective owners Specifications are subject to change without notice Russound Inc 1 Forbes Road Newmarket NH 03857 tel 603 659 5170 fax 603 659 5388 email tech russound com www russound com 28 1391...