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Russound MCA-88X Installation Manual
Source Audio Connections
On the MCA-88X, sources 1 through 8 have standard stereo audio inputs. All
source inputs have audio signal sensing. These sources can be programmed
during zone setup to be global sources, or zones can be individually
programmed to restrict access to sources. The optional
Bluetooth
source
is configured by default to be Source ID 1. The internal media streamer is
configured by default to be Source ID 2.
The diagram below illustrates how to connect an XSource to an MCA-88X. It is
recommended to connect the XSource to the MCA-88x starting at Source ID#3.
This will allow you to use the
Bluetooth
connection on Source ID 1 and the internal
streamer on source ID 2 in addition to the XSource connected to any unused
source input on the MCA-88X.
Connect each source output using quality RCA signal cables. Connect left
and right audio outputs from each source to the corresponding inputs on the
MCA-88X controller.
SOURCE CONNECTIONS
RNET 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 two RNET 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 be used for any RNET connection. Ports are labeled with an IN and an OUT
for convenience in labeling of connecting wires, but either port can be used
for any RNET connection. Another CAT-5e patch cable can be used to link out
of that source to another RNET-enabled source in the system. Use a standard
CAT-5e patch cable with an RJ-45 connector on each end.
Along with RNET data signals, the RNET ports pass source IR signals.
To avoid potential cross-talk between the source-specific IR repeating
signal lines, the cable cannot exceed 18 inches in length.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
MCA-88X Controller
CAT-5e
Cable
RCA
Cable
ST1 Tuner
RNET Source Connection to MCA-88X
Audio Source Connection to MCA-88X
MCA-88X Controller
RCA cables
Network router
XSource
XSource
BTC-1X
Master Bedroom
