Additional Connections - Russound MCA-C3 User And Installation Manual

AddITIONAL CONNECTIONS

RS232 Serial Interface
The RS232 serial port is located on the back of the MCA-C3 and uses a DB-9
cable connection. The MCA-C3 supports serial communication with various
third-party automation systems through the RS232 port. The RS232 port
supports RNET hex and RIO text communication protocols, and ARCAM DAB
tuner control. These features can be enabled using the SCS-C5 software (see
pg. 27). This port can also used for firmware updates. A third party toolkit
and firmware update protocol is available on the Document Center at
www. russound.com.
USB Port
The MCA-C3 has a USB 2.0/1.1 port on the front panel for ease of controller
programming with SCS-C5 software.
Ethernet Port
The MCA-C3 has an RJ45 port on the rear panel for connectivity to the
local Ethernet network for SCS-C5 programming and RIO text control. In a
multicontroller system, only Controller 1 Ethernet port is active.
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AM/FM Antenna Connections:
AM Antenna
Connect the included loop antenna for AM reception to the back panel,
attaching the GND (ground) and AM ends to the appropriate connections. It is
recommended to use an external outdoor or attic-mounted long wire antenna
for best performance for AM reception. Use a 75-ohm to 300-ohm balun at
the AM connection on the controller, and attach the 75-ohm coax cable to the
balun.
FM Antenna
Attach the included FM antenna to the FM COAX connection on the back
panel by pushing the F-type quick-connect termination of the antenna onto
the FM connection. It is recommended to use an external outdoor or attic-
mounted long wire antenna for best performance for FM reception. Attach
the desired length of 75-ohm coax cable directly to the FM connection on the
controller.
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FM antenna
MCA-C3 Controller
AM loop antenna