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Note: If you are a Russound Certified Installer and you plan on installing When a product is shipped from Russound, it will operate in only a “locked” this product on a job site that may not have working internet access, please state.
Smart Tuner MCA-66 Feature Overview • Simplified programming and control via intelligent IR learning capabilities Available User interfaces: The MCA-66 works with the MDK-C6 keypad, SLK1 for quick setup. keypad, TS3 touchscreen, and the MyRussound App. For information about • Fixed/Variable Line level outputs for zones 1 and 2.
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Support address can be configured later. Center at www.russound.com. With your Windows (XP, 7, or 8.x) laptop, you The IP Address of the MCA controller can be obtained via several methods.
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CONTROLLER FRONT PANEL Power Button Zone LED indicators visible Removable cover to access IR window Red LED indicates "Power On" behind cover Front Panel Red IR LED (talk-back) IR Programming IR Receiver Window Front Panel with cover removed Russound MCA-66 Installation Manual...
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2 (always active when set to Fixed) the zones power cord connection Fuse Holder Holds replaceable fuse for Page Audio In AC input connection Source 6 configurable as paging audio input (right channel only) Rear Panel Russound MCA-66 Installation Manual...
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-66 controller can be rack mounted or placed on a shelf in an should be at a 90° angle.
8-ohm load and will provide 20 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. RJ-45 CAT-5 Wiring Scheme RJ-45 RJ-45 Russound MCA-66 Installation Manual...
RJ-45 ports support MDK-C6, SLK-1 keypads and TS3 touchscreens . manual. The six keypad ports correspond to the six zones supported by the MCA-66. Note: The keypad ports are only to be used with Russound keypads and are When a connected keypad is powered on, the zone becomes active and the NOT to be used for any ethernet or computer networking connections.
Strip 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) off the end of each speaker cable jacket. Then The MCA-66 supports speaker outputs for all zones. These 20 watt per strip 1/4 inch (0.7 cm) of insulation off each wire. Twist the speaker wire strands channel stereo speaker level outputs have high-current two-channel analog together so there are no strands separated from the bundle.
On the MCA-66, sources 1 through 6 have standard stereo audio inputs. All The RNET Link In and Link Out can be used to connect the MCA-66 to other source inputs have audio signal sensing. These sources can be programmed Russound RNET-enabled source equipment.
Bluetooth module. The BTC-1X Bluetooth module can be located up to 300 feet as for enabling control via the MyRussound App. The default connection away from the MCA-66 using CAT-5 wire terminated via T568A, allowing the is DHCP, but it may be configured with a static IP address using the SCS-C5 user to connect their smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth within range of the software.
Link Out of the first controller and into the Link In of the next controller. If two or more MCA-66 controllers are connected using the RNET Link In and Along with RNET data signals, the RNET Link In and Link Out ports pass source Link Out ports, each controller must have a unique controller ID prior to being IR signals.
The zone audio signal is always on. Zone Line Output can be set to Variable (default) or Fixed (Always On). Speaker cable D250LS (two-channel ampli er) RCA cable MCA-66 Controller Typical Amplifier Connection Russound MCA-66 Installation Manual...
PAGE INPUT SOURCE Paging Audio IN The MCA-66 has a paging audio input on Source 6 (right channel only) that Tip - Pos (+) accepts line level audio signals via an RCA cable. The paging input interfaces with the page output of a telephone system or other peripheral device.
These triggers are used to integrate with home theater systems that utilize component such as the Russound D850 Amplifier. The connections for the a 12 volt trigger. The MCA-66 can be used to power manage sources that trigger out are made using a two-conductor cable with 3.5mm male mini-plug are being shared with the home theater system.
IR CONNECTIONS IR Connections Common IR This output is supported by the MCA-66 IR engine and supports IR pass- Routed IR Outputs through from any of the IR sources or zones. This allows control of any source These six routed IR emitter outputs are supported by the MCA-66 IR engine equipment without that source being selected on the keypad.
5. Unlock the system using your Russound Certified Installer Credentials. Factory Initialization If SCS-C5 cannot connect to the MCA-66, follow these steps to perform a network configuration reset. 6. Perform a firmware update check using either Web-SCS or the SCS-C5 software.
To return for repairs, Communication ports: USB (firmware update only) the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the unit in a 1 Serial RS-232, 19.2 kHz baud rate...
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. the appliance cabinet, take it to qualified service personnel Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme overturn. for inspection. NMB-003 du Canada. Russound MCA-66 Installation Manual...
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