Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used remove the panel lettering. only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
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For complete guidelines on antenna grounding procedures, please consult the National Electrical Code, Section 810, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984. Antenna Lead-In Wire Grounding Conductors Ground Clamps Electric Service Equipment Power Service Grounding Electrode System Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
Thank you for choosing the Russound MCA-C5 multizone controller amplifier to enhance your home with multiroom audio. The MCA-C5 caters to homeowners who want control over their multiroom Important Note: SCS-C5 software is necessary to program the MCA-C5 system. audio systems with such capabilities as infrared (IR) tools to manage the system It can be downloaded from the Document Center at www.russound.com.
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Programming Center IR In IR LED 2.0/1.1 M C A - C 5 U L T I Z O N E O N T R O L L E R Front Panel with cover removed Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
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(with software) for each zone power cord connection AC Voltage Switch Fuse Holder Paging Audio Gain Page Audio In/Loop Out Select appropriate voltage Holds replaceable fuse for Adjusts sensitivity (optional Source 8) AC input connection Rear Panel Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
OK - Press to select highlighted item from the menu, or access source list Menu Navigation - Navigate through from Now Playing menus, press (slow) or press and hold (fast) to move up/down a menu list MDK-C5 Keypad Functions Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
Turn off active alarm - Press the power button on the keypad or SRC-C5 Now Playing remote control. Shared Sources Snooze - Press the pause button on the keypad or the SRC-C5 remote Favorites control. Alarm Sleep Timer Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
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Shared Sleep Timer Diagnostics - The MDK-C5 provides the portal to a support tunnel when an Party Mode installer needs Russound’s help troubleshooting an MCA-C5 system. From Do Not Disturb the main menu, select "Settings," then "Installation." Choose "Authorize Settings Support."...
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Power - Turn the selected source on or off. Set - Program sequences Russound Zone Control - Activates control of Russound VID / DVD / TV - Use these keys to select a local device. system controller and keypads, and its connected sources.
If you have to run them parallel, make sure to space the wires at least two feet from the AC line. If you need to cross an AC line it The MCA-C5 controller can be rack mounted or placed on a shelf in an should be at a 90° angle.
4-8 ohm load and will provide 40 watts per channel. Standard 16-gauge 4-conductor stranded speaker wire can be run up to 125 feet; 14-gauge wire can be run up to 250 feet. Rack Ear Rack Ear Side View Side View Front View Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
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IR receiver OS Update Jumper Programming Port Selects "Run" or Insert cable here for firmware updates. Requires "Program" mode Advanced Programming Cable P/N 2500-521065. MDK-C5 Keypad (rear) Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
AM/FM Front IR 11:30 AM external IR Receiver such as the Russound 858, SaphIR 862 Eye, or SaphIR 860 Phantom. Use 2 twisted pair wire with one pair connecting GND (GROUND) and IR (SIGNAL) and the other pair connecting ST (STATUS) and V+ (+12VDC). Do not connect the shield to the IR receiver terminals.
Once the Display Lens is removed, put aside for reattachment later. Be careful to not damage the display. Screws HOME MENU Metal Frame Bezel Molding Display Lens Screws Frame Plate Trim Plate Keypad Disassembly / Assembly Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
The eight keypad ports correspond to the eight zones supported by the MCA-C5. When a connected keypad is powered on, the zone becomes active and the corresponding zone LED lights up on the front of the MCA-C5 MDK-C5 controller.
Lift the black lever for each connection until it locks open and insert the The MCA-C5 supports speaker outputs for zones 1 through 6. These 40 watt proper speaker wire, matching channel and polarity for all four wires. Snap per channel stereo speaker level outputs have high-current two-channel digital the lever down.
RNET Source Data Connections Source Audio Connections The RNET Link In and Link Out can be used to connect the MCA-C5 to other On the MCA-C5, sources 1 through 8 have standard stereo audio inputs and specified Russound RNET-enabled source equipment. The connection is made loop outputs.
Common IR Routed IR Outputs This output is supported by the MCA-C5 IR engine and supports IR pass- These six routed IR emitter outputs are supported by the MCA-C5 IR engine through from any of the IR sources or zones. These allow control of any source and support IR pass-through.
Link In of the next controller. Along with RNET data If two or more MCA-C5 controllers are connected using the RNET Link In and signals, the RNET Link In and Link Out port passes source IR signals.
The trigger can be used to engage any 12VDC trigger device or component that does not exceed 100mA, such as the Russound R235LS amplifier. The connections for the trigger outputs are made using a two-conductor cable with 3.5mm male mini-plug ports at each end.
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Polarity of 3.5mm Plug Paging Audio IN/OUT The MCA-C5 has a paging audio input and loop output on Source 8 (right channel only) that accepts line level audio signals via RCA cables. The paging 12VDC trigger cable...
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Home Theater Triggers These triggers are used to integrate with home theater systems that can provide a 12 volt trigger. The MCA-C5 can be used to power manage sources The 12VDC 100mA trigger out can be used to engage any 12VDC trigger that are being shared with the home theater system.
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Home Theater Receiver 12V trigger cable MCA-C5 Controller Power strip Power cord Power cords 120VAC outlet ACT-1 CD Player Tuner Loop to other 12VDC triggered device 12V trigger cable Sample Configuration - Home Theater Trigger Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
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AM/FM Antenna Connections: AM Antenna 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 Connect the included loop antenna for AM reception to the back panel, third-party automation systems through the RS232 port.
Doc Center at www.russound.com. With your Fixed / Variable Line Output - Determines if zone preamp output gain is at PC laptop, you can configure the system prior to connecting with the MCA-C5 a fixed level or controllable with the zone volume adjustment.
The LED will not be lit if the keypad is not turned on or is absent. Check operation of all keypad functions. Check for functional IR signal pass-through (if applicable). The system is now ready to use. Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
Repeat step 4 for the remaining digits, using 2 for the second digit, and so on. Numeric Keypad - Enter IR codes and numeric input To check for other device codes, repeat steps 1-5, using the appropriate key. Remote Control Programming Keys Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
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Press a device key (VID, DVD, etc.). Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks twice, then release. Enter 9-9-3 and then press VOL-. The LED blinks four times. Volume is independently controlled for the selected devices. Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual...
WARRANTY Warranty Before returning a unit for repair, call Russound at (603) 659-5170 for a Return Authorization number. Write this number on the shipping label and ship to: The Russound MCA-C5 Controller Amplifier and MDK-C5 Keypad are fully Russound guaranteed against all defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase.
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Revision 1.5 The purpose of this document is to provide a standardized full functional test process for the Russound MCA-C5 8 Source Multi-zone Controller Amplifier. ® The approximate time needed to perform this test is 45 minutes. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5...
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Page 19 Russound Firmware Update Utility Install Page 22 Tuner MCU Firmware Page 23 Note: Russound Personnel Start here if it is known the CM has installed the latest firmware. Initial Test Setup Page 25 Start MCA-C5 Tests using 240V AC...
Inspection Russound customers expect the best; defects are unacceptable. Inspect the Unit Under Test visually for any blemishes, missing pieces and visual indications that may cause concern. Passing visual inspection is a condition of passing full test. Correct any defect before passing the Unit Under Test; if Unit Under Test has defects that cannot be corrected, notify your supervisor.
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1. Obtain the “Russound USB Driver” folder from Russound SQA Department. Copy and extract this folder to your computer. This file has been modified to include all USB devices used with Russound equipment. This is not the CDM 2.00.00.zip created by FTDI USB products.
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7. Select “Install form a list or specific location” then click “Next”. 8. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations. Place a checkmark in “Include this location in Search” Navigate to where the “Russound USB Driver” folder is located. then click “Next”. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5...
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9. Click “Continue Anyway” on the next dialog. 10. This dialog will display showing the USB Serial Converter is being installed. 11. The “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” displays and click “Finish”. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 6 of 78...
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“Install from a list or specific location” and navigate to the location you chose in Step 8. 14. The following dialog appears showing the USB Serial Port is being installed. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 7 of 78...
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COM & LPT) and you should see “USB Serial Port (COM4)” This shows you loaded the driver correctly. Note: The “USB Serial Port (COM4)” will only display when the MCA-C5 is connected to the USB port of the computer. The Port listed may not be on COM4 and this is ok.
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2. Install the Mprog3.0_Setup by following the default prompts. 3. Open Mprog3.0a and its dialog will display. 4. Obtain the file “USB Serial.ept” from Russound SQA Department. Click “File” then “Open” to display the Open dialog box. Copy the “USB Serial.ept” file into the Open dialog of Mprog.
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1. Obtain the “RNETVersionReaderSetup.exe” file from Russound SQA. 2. Install RNET Version Reader v1.01.02 following the default prompts. 3. Place a shortcut on the desktop from the Russound directory in the Start/Programs button. 4. Open RENT Version Reader and set it as the picture displays.
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1. Plug a USB A-to-B cable from your IBM PC to the USB Port in the front panel of the MCA-C5 Controller. 2. Turn on the MCA-C5. Note: The USB port is available when the MCA-C5 has AC Power applied. 3. Obtain the file RVCLIscripter_setup.exe from Russound. 4. Install RVCLIscripter_setup.exe on your computer.
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Navigate to the RVCLI Scripts folder and open the current version of the MCA-C5 v*.xml file. 15. The MCA-C5 Test Scripts will be loaded into the Command Queue. 16. Place a check mark in the “Clear Log After Each Test” box.
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3. Open “Flash Development Toolkit 4.01”. 4. FDT 4.01 opens. Click the “Cancel” button on the “Welcome!” dialog. 5. Connect a serial cable from the PC to the MCA-C5 “Serial Interface RS232” port. 6. Set the MCA-C5 Controller ID switch to “Update Firmware”.
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10. The “Query Generic Device” appears. The “Select Clock Mode” dialog appears set it to “0” (Zero) and click “OK”. Click the “OK” button in the “Query Generic Device” when it becomes active. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 14 of 78...
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Enter 2 in the {CKM} window. Enter 2 in the {CKP} window. Click the “Next” button. 12. Click “Next” at the “Connection Type” dialog. 13. Click “Finish” at the “Programming Options” dialog. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 15 of 78...
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14. Set the MCA-C5 Controller ID switch to position “1”. Turn off the MCA-C5. Note: You create an MCA-C5 Tuner Workspace in Steps 15 – 18. 15. Click “File” then “New Workspace” in the menu bar. In the “Workspace” and “Project” names type “MCA-C5 Tuner.
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Click “Finish” on the “Programming Options” dialog. 19. Click “Tools” and “Options” in the drop down menu. 20. Place a checkmark in the “Open last workspace at start-up” box. Click the “OK” button. 21. Close FDT 4.01. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 17 of 78...
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Note: If the Russound Firmware Update Utility or FlashHostU is installed on your computer go to Add/Remove programs and remove it. 3. A “Russound Firmware Update Utility” icon will be displayed on the desktop. 4. Double click the “Russound Firmware Update Utility” icon.
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3. Set the AC240V~ / AC100V~ switch to AC100V~. 4. Plug the MCA-C5 into an 110V AC Outlet. 5. Press the power button on the front panel to turn on the MCA-C5. 6. Open FDT 4.01. 7. Click “File” then “Open Workspace”.
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8. Click “File” then “Open Data File” and navigate to the current version of the MCA-C5 Boot Loader file named “RNetBoot-C5_1668.bin”. Note: You can store the RNetBoot-C5_1668.bin file in the “MCA-C5 Boot Loader” folder for ease of use. The FDT 4.01 dialog will display the following: 9. Click “Device” then “Connect to Device”.
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13. You will observe a progress bar at the bottom of the FDT 4.01 window. The bottom window will display in green when the MCA-C5 has been successfully programmed. 14. Press the power button on the MCA-C5 to turn it off.
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2. Select the “Com Port” your computer is using in the “Port” window. Select “C5 (small)” in the Product window. Navigate to the current MCA-C5*.bin file after clicking … button. Click the “Erase” button. You will see the “Erase Target” dialog. Set Keypad ID value to 127.
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J11 of the Digital I/O PCB. If a DB9 switch is used, like the one used in the “Initial Test Setup” section, select the MCA-C5 position of the DB9 Switch and plug the Advanced Programming cable to the serial cable for the MCA-C5.
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18. Connect a two pin jumper to J12 pins 1 and 2 on the Digital I/O PCB. Pin 1 has the square pad on the pcb. 19. Install the DIO PCB into the MCA-C5 chassis. 20. Install cover. 21. Continue by performing the “Initial Test Setup”...
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MCA-C5 Source 8 IN Audio Source Connections. 2. Connect the Audio Line Outputs 1-8 of the MCA-C5 to a second RSS Connect the Audio Line Output number 1 R & L of the MCA-C5 to the RSS Source Selector’s number 1 red and white jacks.
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From RSS Input jacks 4. Plug the speakers used to test the MCA-C5 into the R235LS Spk A jack. Note: The speakers used to test the MCA-C5 should be connected to a Dual Trace Oscilloscope with isolated channels. Channel 1 to the Red and Black connector.
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18. Connect the MCA-C5 Link In cable to one of the RJ45 plugs on the IR Switcher PCB J14. Connect the MCA-C5 Link Out cable to other RJ45 plug on the IR Switcher PCB J14. 19. Connect a 12V 1.5 amp power pack to the IR Switcher.
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27. Connect the Audio Source Connections Source Outputs 1-8 of the MCA-C5 to an RSS connected to a second R235LS amplifier. Connect the Audio Source Output number 1 R & L of the MCA-C5 to the RSS Source Selector’s number 1 red and white jacks.
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37. Build 7 Speaker cables that connect between each zone of the Speaker Selector and each zone of the MCA-C5. 38. Connect J1 Speaker Selector to Zone 1 Speaker Output MCA-C5. Connect J6 Speaker Selector to Zone 2 Speaker Output MCA-C5.
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2. Set the AC100V~/AC240V~ switch to AC240V~ on the MCA-C5. 3. Connect 240V AC to the MCA-C5. 4. Set the Controller ID Switch of the MCA-C5 to Position 1. 5. Turn on the MCA-C5. 6. Watch for “Found New Hardware” balloon to display near the “Task Bar”.
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Install USB PID 1. Russound personnel perform Step 1 only of the Install USB PID section. Contract manufacturer continue to Step 2. Open Window Device Manager. If “Russound USB Serial Interface” in present in COM Port continue by performing the “Ethernet Port”...
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Mprog3.0 has successfully flashed the USB Device when a serial number is displayed in the bottom window. 4. Close Mprog3.0a. Turn off the MCA-C5 and wait at least 3 seconds. Turn on the MCA-C5. 5. The Russound Serial Interface displays momentarily.
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Navigate to the Russound USB Driver location via the Browse button. 7. Click the “Continue Anyway” button in the Hardware Installation dialog. 8. The “Russound USB Serial Interface” install dialog shows progress on left. then the “Completing the Found New Hardware” dialog displays.
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Select “Search for the best driver in these locations”. Place a check mark in the “Include this location in search” box. Navigate to the Russound USB Driver is location via the Browse button. Click the “Next” button. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5...
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11. Click the “Continue Anyway” button in the Harware Installation dialog. 12. The “Russound USB Serial Interface” install dialog shows progress on left. The “Completing the Found New Hardware” dialog displays. Then click the “Finish” button. 13. The “Found New Hardware” balloon stating “Your new hardware is ready to use.”...
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14. Open Windows Device Manager and check then expand the Ports (COM & LPT) . Confirm the name “Russound USB Serial Interface (COM4)” is listed. Your COM port number may be different. Note: The COM Port number can be different on your computer.
Ethernet Port 1. This Port will be fully tested at a future date. 2. We will confirm the Port LED’s illuminate after the MCA-C5 power is on. The Green LED closest to the Serial Port will blink several times after the MCA-C5 boots up.
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Connect the RJ45 cable going to the IR switcher to the Link Out jack. 12. Perform the same test, Steps 7 – 9, with the Link Out jack of the MCA-C5. 13. If you have a DB9 Switch, set the switch to the RCK DB9 port and continue to Step 16.
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3. Click the “Connect All” button in the “Connection Pool” of RVCLIScripter. 4. Both Ports of the Connection Pool will display “disconnect” buttons showing Scripter has connected to the MCA-C5. 5. Left click once to select the “AM/FM Tuner” script.
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8. All MDK-C5 Keypads with then automatically dial an FM station. Note: The script set for 99.5Mhz FM. Inform Russound Engineering if another frequency is desired. 9. Zone 1 MDK-C5 volume will increase to a reasonable level. Listen for clean undistorted sound from both speakers The oscilloscope should display clean undistorted audio.
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21. Select the FM dial again by repeating Steps 15 - 17and select FM. 22. Unplug the FM Antenna. 23. Press the “Russound” button on the SRC2 Remote control. Press the “Stop” button on the SRC2 Remote control. 24. The word “Seek” will display on the MDK-C5 with the FM antenna unplugged.
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This test passes when you see the following display. 4. Press the space bar since to start the next group. 5. Continue to the “MAC Address” script. Note: Each time a new test starts the Logging window will clear. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 42 of 78...
Enable Sources 1. Press the space bar at the “Enable Sources” dialog. 2. Press the space bar to start the next group “Zone 1”. 3. Continue to the “Zone 1” script. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 43 of 78...
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6. Press the space bar at the “Treble 100% Zone X” dialog. Treble will increase in both speakers. Check that no distortion is viewed on the oscilloscope. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 44 of 78...
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Check that no distortion is viewed on the oscilloscope. 11. Press the space bar at the “Bal Left Zone X” dialog. Only the left channel speaker will be heard. Check that no distortion is viewed on the oscilloscope. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 45 of 78...
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Each column of LED’s is a source b) For Source 1 D12 corresponds to Sony button 1 For Source 1 D10 corresponds to Sony button 2 and so on. Only numeric buttons 0-9 will illuminate an LED. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 46 of 78...
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This will repeat for Sources 2-6. Then Source 1 and Source 2 will illuminate again which tests Source 7 and 8. Source 7 is shared with Source 1 on the MCA-C5. Source 8 is shared with Source 2 on the MCA-C5.
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3. Test Zones 2-8 while referring to Zone 1 section replacing the X in each line of each test with the Zone number being tested. 4. Press the space bar to start the next group “Audio Source Loop” 5. Continue to “Audio Source Loop” script. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 48 of 78...
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MCA-C5 “Line Output” audio for Zone 1 – 8. 2. Plug the speaker cable into the second R235LS connected to the RSS that monitors the MCA-C5 “Source Outputs” for Audio Source Connections 1 – 8. 3. Press the space bar at the “Audio Source Loop” script.
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Automatic using Zone 1 Line Output 7. Unplug the Line Outputs Zone 1 R & L RCA cable from the MCA-C5 and plug into the R & L Source 1 Out jacks of the Audio Source Connections. You should be hearing audio from the speakers which is coming from the DVD player.
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Manual Test 13. Unplug the Line Outputs Zone 1 R & L RCA cable from the MCA-C5 and plug into the R & L Source 1 Out jacks of the Audio Source Connections. You should be hearing audio from the speakers which is coming from the DVD player.
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Press the space bar. 2. Unplug only the White RCA cable connected to Source 8 L Input jack on the rear of the MCA-C5. This jack is circled in yellow in the picture. 3. Listen for undistorted audio from both speakers.
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8. Unplug the Right RCA cable from the “Paging Audio Out” jack. 9. Reconnect the Line Outputs Zone 1 R & L RCA cable to the MCA-C5. 10. Press the space bar to start the next group “Triggers”.
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Note: A reading of 10.5 to 11.6 for 12VDC Trigger Outputs is acceptable. 11.4 VDC is normal. 1. Obtain the adconlcd.hex file from Russound Engineering. Program the PIC18F452 on the IR Switcher PCB with this file. The PIC needs to be programmed once to continue testing.
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16. Unplug the 3.5mm cable connected to Trigger Output number 8. Plug this cable into the “Home Theater Output” jack on the MCA-C5. 17. Press the space bar at the 18. Home Theater Trigger Output will turn on for 1.5 seconds.
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6. The logging window will display the following: Line 1 returned value of 1. Ignore the first click. Line 3 and 5 returned a value of 0 indicating active Audio Sensing Source 1. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 56 of 78...
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Click the “Send” button twice next to the R 7.0.0.6.3.4.1.0 command. When the Logging Window changed states from Zero to 1 this indicates Source 2 Audio Sensing has passed the test. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 57 of 78...
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11. Click the “Clear” button below the “Logging” window. Click the “Clear” button in the “Command Queue” window. Right click “Audio Sense Source 5 – 8” and left click “Load Test”. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 58 of 78...
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Click the “Send” button twice next to the R 7.0.0.6.3.4.5.0 command. When the Logging Window changed states from Zero to 1 this indicates Source 6 Audio Sensing has passed the test. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 59 of 78...
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Click the “Send” button twice next to the R 7.0.0.6.3.4.7.0 command. When the Logging Window changed states from Zero to 1 this indicates Source 8 Audio Sensing has passed the test. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 60 of 78...
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Click the “Send” button twice next to the R 7.0.0.6.1.0.4 command. When the Logging Window changed states from Zero to 1 this indicates Page Sensing has passed the test. 18. Continue by performing the “Front Panel LED” script. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 61 of 78...
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5. This sequence will repeat for Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. 6. This test has passed when all Green LED’s go dark one at a time. 7. Continue by performing the “UEI and Learned IR Test” script. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 62 of 78...
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6. Click the “Send” button next to the command 7. The IR “talk back” LED of the MCA-C5 will blink. Note: Once the LED begins blinking the MCA-C5 is in the Learn IR mode. The RED will blink for a few seconds then stop.
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5. Set the AC100V~/AC240V~ switch to AC100V~ on the MCA-C5. 6. Connect 100V AC to the MCA-C5. 7. Turn on the MCA-C5 and watch MDK-C5’s to confirm bootup. 8. Connect the Speaker cable to the Speaker Selector PCB common jack.
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Command, this may take a few seconds, which shows the command was successfully processed by the MCA-C5. 10. Connect the Speaker cable to the Speaker Outputs number 1 of the MCA-C5. 11. Press the “Power” button on the Zone 1 MDK-C5 Keypad.
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Use the Oscilloscope to check for undistorted sound in each zone. Use the Speakers to listen for undistorted sound in each zone. 16. Remove the speaker cable from the MCA-C5 and plug it into the R235LS Spk A jack. Note: If any Zones Speaker does not produce audio it is possible the Audio Amplifier mute cables are not connected properly.
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3. This will keep you settings in RVCLIScripter the same once you test another MCA-C5. 4. If you don’t uninstall the “Russound USB Serial Interface” port the next MCA-C5 tested will require you to change the “Connection Pool” settings in RVCLIScripter.
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The Factory Init may take up to 30 seconds before the LED blinks. 3. Power cycle the MCA-C5. Turn it off then back on. 4. Once the MCA-C5 is ready turn on the MDK-C5 for Zone 1. 5. Press the “Home” button on the MDK-C5.
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Appendix Figure 1: RCK and RSS rear view with proper cable connections MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 69 of 78...
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RSS close up with Source numbers labeled RCK close up with Keypad numbers labeled MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 70 of 78...
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Led blinks with Sony key pressed on remote. *Depends on active source IR Switcher PCB Sources MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 71 of 78...
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RSS #2 Used as Zone Selector RSS #1 Used as Source Selector Source 1- 8 Selection Zone 1-6 Selection Source 9-12 Selection RCK and RSS connections for Zone and Source Tests MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 72 of 78...
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Used as Source Selector For Loops Source 1- 8 Selection Zone 1-6 Selection Source 9-12 Selection Same RCK in previous page RCK and RSS connections for Source Loop and Speaker Tests MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 73 of 78...
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Firmware Upgrade with Bootloader installed Note: This section is for Russound Personnel only. 1. With the bootloader installed for the MCA-C5 Main and Tuner processors you can upgrade the firmware by using FlashHostJog only. The same applies to the MDK-C5 Keypad.
Revision History MCA-C5 Test Procedure Revision History Revision Date Revision Summary Initial 11/25/08 First draft John G 12/01/08 First revision John G 12/05/08 Second revision John G 12/31/08 Third revision John G 1/27/09 Fourth revision John G 2/12/09 Fifth revision...
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Steps 11 to 15 Page 16 of Initial Test Setup adds a multi port DB9 Switch to the test setup. This will allow you to switch between the MCA-C5, RCK, and RNET PCB instead of physically moving the IBM PC Comm1 port cable. The procedure still allows you to physically move the cable if desired.
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Page 45 Front Panel LED Observe that all Green LED’s go dark one at a time at a 1 second interval. Page 49 Factory Initialization Test Front Panel LED blinks continuously when Init is complete. MCA-C5 Test Procedure Rev 1.5 Page 77 of 78...
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Install the Russound USB Driver instead of the original FTDI USB Driver. The Russound USB driver contains the original FDTI driver along with the Russound Driver. After you give the FDTI chip the Russound name during the Mprog3.0a section you will need to reload the Russound Driver again.
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IC SERIAL EEPROM 64K 8‐SOIC Microchip 24LC64‐I/SN Microchip IC SRL EEPROM 1024K 8SOIC Microchip 24LC1025‐I/SM Microchip 32M (4MX8) 3V REG, MIRRORBIT Flash Spansion S29GL032N90TFI030 Searcher Memory IC QUAD 2‐INPUT AND GATE 14‐SOIC SN74HC08DR Searcher IC QUAD 2‐INPUT NOR GATE 14‐SOIC SN74HC02DR Searcher 4MX16 SDRAM LOW POWER PBF 54TS OP‐ Micron MT48LC4M16A2P‐ Searcher II 3.3V 75:G IC OCT D LATCH TRI‐ST 20‐SSOP SN74LV573ADBR Searcher IC QUAD 2‐INPUT NAND GATE 14‐SOIC SN74HC00DR Searcher U22,U23 IC 3‐8 LINE DECOD/DEMUX 16‐SOIC SN74HC138DR Searcher 8x12 Analog Switch Array Zarlink MT8812AP1 Searcher 2.5A Step Down Switching Regulator ST ...
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Conn Top Don't Popula C2,C3,C10,C11,C12,C13,C14,C 15,C16, CAP 1000PF 50V CERAMICX7R 0603 Kemet C0603C102K5RACTU C17,C18,C61,C62,C63,C64,C6 5,C66,C 67,C68,C69,C70,C71,C72,C73 ,C74,C7 5,C76,C77,C78,C79,C80,C81,C 82,C83, C84,C85,C86,C87,C88,C89,C9 0,C91,C 92,C127,C128 Assembly C2 Digital I‐O Board Items Manufacturer #2 Item Qty Reference Part Name Description Manufacturer MFG PART# CAV6.6_HS_A Zhen Feng CAV6.6_HS_AC.dwg C.dwg Zhen Feng Right Angle Bracket to Bracket, 10mm x Bracket fasten boar d 10mm Dual M3 Tap to chassis...
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Screw, Zhen Feng Tapping, M3‐ 0.5 X 6mm, Philips, Pan Screw Head, Stainless Steel, Zinc Plate Zhen Feng Screw, SEMs, M3‐0.5 X Screw 6mm, Philips, Pan Head, Zinc Plate Thermal Kertai Thermal Grease Conductive Thermal Grease Grease Cushion 25X25X8T made from EVA Cushion 25X25X8T made from "EVA" Jiunmaw Jiunmaw (placed on top of the Digital IO PCB towards cover)
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13 U21 U49 U52‐54 U56 U58 U75 U77‐80 U100 Dual Rail to Rail Op Amp ST TS462CDT Microelectronic 1 U101 Dual Rail to Rail Op Amp TEXAS LMV932IDR INSTRUMENTS 8 U25 U28 U30 U32 U34 U36 U74 U76 Elec Vol Control W/Input Switching Sanyo LC75412E Package: QIP64E 8 U3 U13 U50‐51 U55 U57 U73 U81 Tripple SPDT Analog Switch Intersil ISL84053IBZ 6 U37 U39 U41 U43 U45 U47 2 X 100 W Class D Power Amplifier TDA8920BJ 6 U38 U40 U42 U44 U46 U48 Microcontroller Supervisor 4.75V MicroChip MCP120T‐475 SOT23 15 U4‐11 U26‐27 U29 U31 U33 U35 U60 Quad Rail to Rail Op Amp ST TS464CDT Microelectronic 1 U59 3‐TO‐8 LINE DECODER/DEMUX TEXAS ...
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BOM ZXP-E5 Power Supply Board Date Created: 7/25/08 Revision: F Author: Jeremy Labbe Revised Date: 12/15/08 Revised By: J. Labbe All items on this Bill of Materials must be Rohs Compliant. 4 Layer Board Item Qty Reference Designator Description (Incl. Package) Value Value Manufacturer...
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Screw, Self Tapping, M3.5 X 8mm, Philips, Pan 4 HS1 and HS2 to PCB Head, Stainless Steel, Zinc Plate 1 SP1 Spacer,Grounding Do not populate for ZXP-E5,Populate for MCA-C5 2 F2 F4 Fuses for holders 5X20mm Slo-Blo Walter Electronic Co., Ltd. TMDT10AL250V 6.3A...
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Screw,Machine, Pan Head,Phillips,M3x16mm,Black Oxide Serial Number Label 40mm x 10mm white with black text Bar- Code Style. This label includes the serial number and Rev. # of the MCA-C5. (to be placed on rear of MCA-C5) Side Chassis Cover Label Programming Center Label...
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