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IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ THIS IF USING MORE THAN ONE BSK-2 KIT WITH
A RUSSOUND MCA-66 OR MCA-88 CONTROLLER
In order to have more than one BSK-2 kit on the Russound controller's RNET communication bus, each BTC-2
must be properly paired to its BTC-2X BEFORE being connected to the Russound controller.
Attempting to use more than one BTC-2 without completing this simple pairing process will result in all unpaired
BTC-2's not switching inputs properly when the BTC-2X stops receiving a Bluetooth audio signal.
This only occurs if using more than one BSK-2 kit with a Russound controller. If you are NOT using your BSK-2 kit
with a Russound controller or if you are only using a single BSK-2 kit with your Russound controller, you don't
need to perform any of these steps and can proceed with the installation following the instructions in the
included manual.
To pair each set of BTC-2 and BTC-2X together for use with a Russound controller:
1) With the BTC-2X and BSK-2 disconnected from power, use a flathead screwdriver
to set the source number on the bottom of the BTC-2X to the source number that
matches the controller's configured source number for this BTC-2X
2) Connect your CATS cable from the BTC-2 to the BTC-2X. DO NOT CONNECT the
RNET connection from the BTC-2 to the controller yet.
3) Apply power to the BTC-2.
4) Press and hold the "Pair" button on the rear of the BTC-2X for 5 seconds until the
LED blinks green twice. That completes the pairing of the BTC-2X to its BTC-2.
5) Connect one of the BTC-2's available RNET ports to one of the MCA-66 or
MCA-88 controller's available RNET ports or to an available RNET port on another
BTC-2 that is already connected to one of the controller's RNET ports.
Press and hold the
BTC-ZX pair button
for 5 seconds until
the LED blinks
GREEN@
~
Make sure to set
your BTC-2X source
number dial first
CATS
USB
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S .,pply
MCA-BB or MCA-66
Make sure that no cables
are connected to the ANET
ports while performing
these steps."
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Russound/FMP,
Inc.
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All trademarks
are property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without
notice. Russound
is not responsible
for
typographical errors or omissions.
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- Page 2 BSK-2 Bluetooth Source Kit I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E...
- Page 3 Bluetooth range in any home or business. The BSK-2 is a complete kit composed of the BTC-2X Bluetooth Remote Transceiver and the BTC-2 Termination Box. Russound sells the BTC-2X separately for standalone applications where the extended range is not needed, or when the BTC-2X is to be used as the only Bluetooth device used with a Russound MCA-Series controller.
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Page 4: Operation
OPERATION GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BTC-2 AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT AUDIO IN POWER 5V 2A 5V 2A 5V 2A BTC-2 TO BTC-2X MicroUSB Power RCA Analog Stereo BTC-2X RCA Analog Stereo Connection Input (For Input Connection Output Saver Feature) RNET Connections for... -
Page 5: Power Connection
Please note that both the BTC-2 and the BTC-2X have a MicroUSB power input. When used together, power is supplied to the BTC-2 and the only connection needed on the BTC-2X is a CAT-5 cable that will carry power, data, and audio signals up to 500’... -
Page 6: 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 7 The BSK-2 Kit has two components, the BTC-2X Bluetooth Remote Transceiver and the BTC-2 Termination Box. The BTC-2 should be located near your audio equipment and the BTC-2X in the area of the home where the Bluetooth audio source is going to be used. A CAT-5 cable is used to connect the two. The CAT-5 cable carries data, power, and the audio signal between the two.
- Page 8 Source Type of “BTC-2X”. Connecting to the Controller Use a CAT-5 cable to connect one of the RNET ports on the back of the BTC-2 to an open RNET port on the rear of the 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.
- Page 9 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 10 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.
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Page 11: 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) - Page 12 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...
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Page 13: 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. - Page 14 • If you want a simple multiroom system that uses Bluetooth as the source, just use a multichannel amplifier like the Russound D850 for up to 4 rooms of audio, or a D1650 for up to 8 rooms of audio and you’ve got a great, single source, easy-to-use audio system based on Bluetooth.
- Page 15 (up to 500’) input to add a typical Bluetooth device. • Connect the existing audio source to the analog audio input on the BTC-2 • Connect the audio output from the BTC-2 to your amplifier audio input • Rename the BTC-2X using Russound’s free BTC-2X Re-naming App to “Pool” or whatever custom name you’d like depending on the location in order to make it easy for family and...
- Page 16 Russound keypad, touchscreen or using the Russound app. • The native Russound Bluetooth solution is the perfect way to add additional Bluetooth receivers to a whole-home audio system. • Up to 8 Bluetooth connections can be added to an MCA-88 with up to 6 being added to an MCA-66.
- Page 17 Russound keypad, touchscreen or using the Russound app. • The native Russound Bluetooth solution is the perfect way to add additional Bluetooth receivers to a whole-home audio system and with the 500’ extension of each BTC-2X, each can be located exactly where it needs to be in the home.
- Page 18 • Run an inexpensive CAT5 cable from the main house to the pool area easily control their music. The audio gear for their whole-house audio system is • Connect the BTC-2X to your BTC-2 in the main house where the audio gear is located hundreds of feet away in the main house.
- Page 19 Manual via a contact closure – This is Russound’s unique solution – Use a smart home control system, a simple push button, or even a remote tool like a Global Cache IP2CC to activate pairing mode easily from anywhere, even if you have no access to the BTC-2X because you installed it out of sight somewhere.
- Page 20 Included) Product Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg) Working with BTC-2 or MCA Power Supplied by BTC-2 or MCA Controller Controller Power Requirements via CAT5 Cable Connection (Not Included) Product Dimensions 3.375" (8.6 cm) x 2.25" (5.7 cm) x 1.13" (2.9 cm) Product Weight 0.3 lbs (.14 kg)
- Page 21 3.5mm Remote BTC-2X Pairing BTC-2 or MCA Audio Out Pairing ©2022 Russound/FMP, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.