Additional Ports And Antenna Connections - Russound MCA-C5 User And Installation Manual

AddITIONAL CONNECTIONS
RS232 Serial Interface
The RS232 serial port is located on the back of the MCA-C5 and use a DB-9
cable connection. The MCA-C5 supports RS232 communication with various
third-party automation systems through the RS232 port. The RS232 port
supports a standard 19.2 kHz baud rate, This port can also used for firmware
updates. Firmware update protocol is available on the Document Center at
www. russound.com.
USB Port
The MCA-C5 has a USB 2.0/1.1 port on the front panel for ease of controller
programming with SCS-C5 software.
Ethernet Port
For future use, the MCA-C5 has a RJ-45 port on the rear panel for connectivity
to the local ethernet network.
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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-C5
AM loop antenna