Testing
Verify the green LED is lit on the BTC-1X Remote
Transceiver.
Turn on a
Bluetooth
® enabled source i.e. media player,
smartphone, or computer. Open the
Bluetooth
menu
and enable the pairing feature on the device. Select the
Russound BTC-1X
product by its confi gured name from
the list of available
Bluetooth
enabled products. Enter PIN
number 0000 to complete pairing.
Select the desired audio from the device and start the
playback.
Connection Instructions
Read all instructions before starting the installation.
1. Determine the ideal location of the BTC-1X within the
room
2. Wire the CAT-5 from the controller to the BTC-1X
location
3. Add RJ-45 connectors to the CAT-5, follow the RJ-45
T568A Wiring Standard (show diagram)
4. Plug in each end of the RJ-45 into the appropriate jack
on the controller labeled
Bluetooth
and the BTC-1X RJ-
45 jack.
5. If you are planning more than one BTC-1X in a home,
it is suggested that you program each BTC-1X. Follow
the programming instructions noted below.
Programming instructions
The BTC-1X comes confi gured with the Name Russound
and Passkey 0000. To create a more secure network, it is
recommended that a unique Name and Passkey be created
at the time of installation and provided to the homeowner.
Follow the steps below to create a unique Name and
Passkey for each BTC-1X.
Note:
CAT-5 cable must be connected during
programming to provide power to BTC-1X.
1. Plug in the micro USB cable (included) to the USB
programming port in the BTC-1X. (see diagram)
2. Connect the micro USB cable to the USB port on the PC.
3. Download the BSK-1 programming software from the
dealer portal at www.russound.com.
4. Launch the BTC-1X Confi guration Tool software.
5. Enter a unique Name and a numeric Passkey (minimum
4 digits), then Write to device.
6. Disconnect the micro USB cable from the BTC-1X fi rst,
then cycle the power on the BTC-1X by removing the
CAT-5. Cycling the power will reboot the BTC-1X with
the assigned custom Name and Passkey.
Connection Diagram
Bluetooth
CAT-5 Jack
Power LED
Programming
USB Port
BTC-1X
BTC-1X
Bluetooth
CAT-5 Jack
on Russound controller
Specifi cations
BTC-1X Remote Transceiver
Power requirements: supplied by controller via CAT-5
Frequency: 2,400-2,483.5 MHz
CAT-5 connection: RJ-45 (T568A standard)
Dimensions: 70mm x 56mm x 26mm (W x D x H)
Weight: 3.1 ounces
Max cable length: 300’ (CAT-5) BTC-1X to controller
50', (15M) without obstruction
Source Confi guration
The BTC-1X is supported by Russound controllers with
Bluetooth
capability.
Refer to the Russound controller instruction manuals to
connect and enable the
Bluetooth
source input.
Important Considerations
1. Disconnect the power cord to Russound controller
before making any connections to the BTC-1X.
2. Verify all connections are correct and polarity on the
connectors are correct. Follow T568A connections on
all RJ-45 connections as show in the diagram.
3. Keep all power cords away from all signal cables.
If you have to cross power cables, do so at 90 degrees
and don’t run the cables parallel with one another.
Keep a distance of 12” away if running parallel to
avoid induced noise on the CAT-5 cable.
4. Choose reliable signal cable and / or patch cords.
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