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Russound MCA-88X Installation Manual

LISTENING TO vTUNER INTERNET RADIO

vTuner Internet Radio can be accessed through any supported user 

interface. vTuner Internet Radio provides access to thousands of 

internet radio stations and Podcasts from around the world. Users 

can filter content by Local Stations, Location, Genre, New Stations, 

Most Popular, and Favorites.
Users can access the online web portal at: 

http://russound.vtuner.com 
Using the MCA-88X and vTuner, users can search stations & 

podcasts, create favorites, and even add stations not listed in the 

vTuner database. 
Users can create an account for the vTuner online web portal, users 
will need to provide the Access Code of their MCA-88X as well as 

a valid email address and a password. Select the “Get access code” 

option within the vTuner menu to display the access code.
At the vTuner web portal, create an account and  access the My 

Preferences page. Here you can enter the unique Access Code for 
each MCA-88X stream.

Stream 3

12:30 PM

26: Radio Paloma

use + & – for channel

Rock

Mikky Ekkou

Rihanna ft.

vTuner

MDK-C6 Now Playing Screen

MyRussound App Now Playing Screen

Summary of Contents for MCA-88X

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

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

Page 3: ...ternet Radio 20 Listening to vTuner Internet Radio 21 Listening to Network Audio Files media Server 22 Multiple Controller Installation 23 Zone Amplification 24 Page Input Source 25 Home Theater Trigg...

Page 4: ...mming and control On board configuration available with Web Config via an internet browser on smartphone tablet or laptop Supports 32 Global System Favorites as well as 2 Favorites per Zone Works with...

Page 5: ...settings per audio zone IR Keycode Learning allows IR codes to be learned saved and managed Page Input on Source 8 assigns Source 8 as a paging input ETHERNET CONNECTION AND FACTORY RESET Factory Res...

Page 6: ...al CONTROLLER FRONT PANEL Removable Cover to access IR window IR Programming IR Receiver Window Zone LED Indicators visible behind cover Power Button LED indicates Power On Front Panel Front Panel wit...

Page 7: ...vel 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 Trigger Activates source p...

Page 8: ...cord It is recommended that the MCA 88X 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 elec...

Page 9: ...lize 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 t...

Page 10: ...ed for a zone use an optional SA ZX3 keypad splitter with a Russound 1201A 12VDC 1A power supply at the controller end All keypads on an SA ZX3 control the same zone More detailed information regardin...

Page 11: ...t 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 in...

Page 12: ...NET Source Data Connections The RNET Link ports can be used to connect the MCA 88X to other Russound RNET enabled source equipment The connection is made using a CAT 5e patch cable from either of the...

Page 13: ...wing the user to connect their smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth within range of the BTC 1X in their living area while the MCA 88X is remotely located The Bluetooth connection takes up Source 1 If th...

Page 14: ...the primary AirPlay zone and the AirPlay enabled device are linked which means a change in volume on the AirPlay enabled device will also change the zone volume level of the MCA 88X Setting device na...

Page 15: ...ttom of the screen to the top of the screen to reveal the AirPlay menu When you tap the AirPlay icon a list of devices will appear for you to stream to The MCA 88X will appear either as the streamer n...

Page 16: ...ify App must be installed on the phone or tablet that is connected to the same network as your Russound system The Spotify App is available for download from the App Store for iOS devices and from the...

Page 17: ...m your MyRussound App or keypad or you can continue controlling your music from the Spotify App Since the Spotify App streams from the Spotify server rather than from the phone tablet the phone tablet...

Page 18: ...o search by artists song titles and genres New Station from Track this will create a new station based on the song that is currently playing New Station from Artist this will create a new station base...

Page 19: ...credentials to work on a SiriusXM Internet Radio compatible device If the username is over 50 character subscribers need to update the username on the same screen SiriusXM Internet radio permits one i...

Page 20: ...n gives you the best of what s live with 70 000 radio stations as well as two million on demand programs Over 40 million listeners use TuneIn every month across 200 platforms worldwide You do not need...

Page 21: ...ner users can search stations podcasts create favorites and even add stations not listed in the vTuner database Users can create an account for the vTuner online web portal users will need to provide...

Page 22: ...s and more networked storage devices are providing UPnP DLNA server functionality The MCA 88X supports multiple file formats MP3 CBR VBR WAV 8 16 and 24 bit OGG Vorbis FLAC 8 16 and 24 bit AAC and AAC...

Page 23: ...if necessary Note Only a single BTC 1X may be connected in a system The connection is made to Controller 1 The audio signal is then passed to each additional controller as described in the previous pa...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...ote If Source 8 is enabled for paging events 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 us...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...er 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 receiving t...

Page 28: ...n the controllerand 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 connect...

Page 29: ...ission 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 T...

Page 30: ...ting 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 t...

Page 31: ...parately and are governed by the Sirius Terms and Conditions see www sirius com Be sure to read this agreement before you purchase your subscription Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are trade...

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