Russound BSK-2 Installation Manual

Russound BSK-2 Installation Manual

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Bluetooth Source Kit
I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E

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  • Page 1 BSK-2 Bluetooth Source Kit I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E...
  • Page 2 OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the BSK-2 Bluetooth Source Kit from Russound. Since 1967, Russound has been providing audio professionals with the tools they need to enhance the lives of their customers. The BSK-2 can be used in multiple ways: •...
  • Page 3: Operation

    USING YOUR BSK-2 BLUETOOTH SOURCE KIT The BSK-2 is a unique Bluetooth solution that allows audio connections to be made at an amplifier or receiver while locating the Bluetooth radio (found in the BTC-2X) up to 500’ (152m)away in the area of the home closer to a user’s phone or tablet that is being used as the Bluetooth audio source.
  • Page 4: Power Connection

    OPERATION This means that the BSK-2 is ideal for use directly with stereo or multi-channel amplifiers and can be connected even if all inputs on the amplifier are already in use. BTC-2X REMOTE PAIR AUDIO POWER PAIR CD Player 5V 2A TO BTC-2 or MCA CAT5 up to 500’...
  • Page 5: Pairing Mode

    This allows the BTC-2X to be hidden com- pletely from sight and still be able to be put into pairing mode easily when desired. Russound BTC-2X Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 To rename your BTC-2X 1) Download and install the Russound BTC-2X Naming App from either the App Store or the Google Play Store. 2) With the BTC-2X powered up, within Bluetooth range, and already paired to your phone, open the BTC-2X Naming App.
  • Page 7 MCA-Series controller. When adding more than one BSK-2 kits, continue connecting from an open RNET port on the additional BTC-2 to an open RNET port on the controller or on a previously connected BTC-2. In other words, the BTC-2 boxes must be daisy chained together and then to the controller.
  • Page 8 Make sure to adjust the “Source Number” rotary dial on the bottom of each BTC-2X to correspond with the source number being used for the audio input on the Russound controller and to configure the same audio source in the con- troller’s Web Config as a “BTC-2X”.
  • Page 9 When connected to a Russound MCA-Series controller (MCA-66 or MCA-88), the BTC-2X can provide metadata such as song titles, album name, etc that is visible on compatible Russound keypads, touchscreens or when using the Russound app. This metadata is available for any BTC-2X connected to the controller’s Bluetooth input port as well as for any BTC-2X connected with the BTC-2 Termination Box that is connected to the controller using an RNET cable connection as mentioned previously.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    RCA Stereo Analog and Toslink Digital Audio Out Optical Power Requirements 5VDC microUSB (110-220VAC Power Supply BTC-2 Termination Hub Included) Dimensions (L x W x H) 6.5” (16.51 cm) x 4.6” (11.7cm) x 1” (2.54 cm) Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg) Russound BTC-2X Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Outdoors - Up to 195’ (60m) Connections RJ-45, 3.5mm Audio Out, Remote Pairing Pairing Modes Automatic, Manual, and Contact Closure Max CAT5 Cable Length to BTC-2X from Russound 500' (152m) Controller 3.5mm Analog Stereo Out (Cable Not Includ- Audio Out...
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY prior written permission will be returned to sender. Russound The Russound BSK-2 is guaranteed for two (2) years from sells products only through authorized Dealers and Distributors the date of purchase against all defects in materials and to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service.

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