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- Page 1 MCA-88X 8 Source, 8 Zone Controller Amplifier Installation Manual...
- Page 2 Note: If you are a Russound Certified Installer and you plan on installing When a product is shipped from Russound, it will only operate in a "locked" this product on a job site that may not have working internet access, please state.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Controller Front and Back Panel................6-7 when prompted for a Configuration Password. Installation Overview ....................8 This password is separate from the Russound Certified Installer password Installation Guide ......................9 that is used to unlock the controller and cannot be modified. -
Page 4: Product Overview
Note: Alarm function requires a dedicated source input such as the ST-1 SLK1 keypad, XTS wall-mounted touchscreen, and the MyRussound App. Smart Tuner For information about user interfaces, go to the Russound website at www. • Simplified programming and control via intelligent IR learning capabilities russound.com. -
Page 5: Ethernet Connection And Factory Reset
DHCP. A 10-second press and hold will reset the controller to its factory default settings. Note: A unit that has been reset to factory default will have no configuration and will need to be unlocked and reconfigured by a Russound Certified Installer. Russound MCA-88X Installation Manual... -
Page 6: Controller Front And Back Panel
CONTROLLER FRONT PANEL Power Button Zone LED Indicators visible Removable Cover to access IR LED indicates "Power On" window behind cover Front Panel Red IR LED (talk-back) IR Programming IR Receiver Window Front Panel with cover removed Russound MCA-88X Installation Manual... - Page 7 AC Voltage Switch Fuse Holder Speaker Outputs Paging Audio Gain Page Audio In/Loop Out Select appropriate voltage Holds replaceable fuse for Connect speakers for each (optional) Adjusts sensitivity AC input connection of the first six zones Rear Panel Russound MCA-88X Installation Manual...
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Page 8: Installation Overview
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-88X controller can be rack mounted or placed on a shelf in an should be at a 90° angle. -
Page 9: Installation Guide
8 ohm load. 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-88X Installation Manual... -
Page 10: Controller / Keypad Connections
88X. When a connected keypad is powered on, the zone becomes active and router of the network where the MCA controller is connected. the corresponding zone LED lights up on the front of the MCA-88X controller. Connections are made using CAT-5e with RJ-45 connectors using T568A wire configuration. -
Page 11: Speaker Connections
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker Output Connections The MCA-88X offers amplified speaker outputs for zones 1-6. These 40 watt per Strip 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) off the end of each speaker cable jacket. Then channel stereo speaker level outputs have high-current two-channel digital strip 1/4 inch (0.7 cm) of insulation off each wire. -
Page 12: Source Connections
RNET Source Data Connections On the MCA-88X, sources 1 through 8 have standard stereo audio inputs. All The RNET Link ports can be used to connect the MCA-88X to other Russound source inputs have audio signal sensing. These sources can be programmed RNET-enabled source equipment. -
Page 13: Primary Zone, Bluetooth® And Digital Inputs
Primary Zone Digital Audio Inputs The MCA-88X supports a Primary Zone feature that allows a zone to serve as The MCA-88X supports digital source inputs, for both coaxial and optical audio the default zone for a source. This feature is designed to allow easy access for connections. -
Page 14: Listening To Airplay Streaming
The MCA-88X supports an optional AirPlay password feature that when set, Apple device through the MCA-88X. With AirPlay, your iOS device becomes an requires a password in order for an iOS device to stream to the MCA-88X using extension of your audio system. - Page 15 AirPlay menu. to stream to. The MCA-88X will appear either as the streamer name or unique device name that’s been assigned. Select the MCA-88X device name and the music will begin playing.
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Page 16: Listening To Spotify
Spotify on your Russound system, a Spotify Premium Account is required. New users to Spotify can receive a 30-day free trial from Spotify by going to www. spotify.com/freetrial. Step 1. Connect MCA-88X to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone, tablet or PC running the Spotify app. Russound MCA-88X Installation Manual... -
Page 17: Listening To Spotify
Controlling the volume: On the MCA-88X, when Spotify is playing, the volume control of the zone and the Spotify App are linked. This means that if you change the volume on the Spotify App, the volume of the zone and connected user interfaces will also change. -
Page 18: Listening To Pandora® Internet Radio
The MCA-88X will allow you to login to Pandora and start For My Sake your listening experience. If you have not created any stations prior to logging into the MCA-88X, you will be prompted to do so after use for options entering the Pandora menu option. -
Page 19: Listening To Siriusxm® Internet Radio
SiriusXM Internet radio permits one instance of streaming content per subscription. So while, the same user account credentials can be entered into all streaming modules of multiple MCA-88X products, only one can stream content at any given time. Selection from another streaming module will disconnect prior instances of SiriusXM internet radio streaming. -
Page 20: Listening To Tunein™ Internet Radio
Stream 1 Internet Radio 12:30 PM listen to the world’s radio from the any MCA-88X connected in the College home. Whether you love sports, music, news, or comedy, TuneIn gives you the best of what’s live with 70,000 radio stations as well WUNH 91.3 FM... -
Page 21: Listening To Vtuner Internet Radio
Users can create an account for the vTuner online web portal, users MyRussound App Now Playing Screen will need to provide the Access Code of their MCA-88X as well as a valid email address and a password. Select the “Get access code”... -
Page 22: Listening To Network Audio Files (Media Server)
LISTENING TO NETWORK AUDIO FILES (MEDIA SERVER) The MCA-88X can access audio files that reside on a network MDK-C6 Now Playing Screen connected computer or NAS storage device that is UPnP/DLNA Stream 1 12:30 PM Media Server compliant. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) and DLNA (Digital Living... -
Page 23: Multiple Controller Installation
Note: Only a single BTC-1X may be connected in a system. The connection is made to Controller 1. The audio signal is then passed to each additional The RNET Link ports can be used to connect two or more (up to 6) MCA-88X controller as described in the previous paragraph. -
Page 24: Zone Amplification
Russound recommends dedicated amplifiers for outdoor amplifier is being connected to for its particular zone. areas or large rooms where more power is needed. The Russound D250LS is perfect for such applications. Speaker cable... -
Page 25: Page Input Source
PAGE INPUT SOURCE Paging Audio IN The MCA-88X has a paging audio input on Source 8 (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. -
Page 26: Home Theater Triggers
These triggers are used to integrate with home theater systems that utilize component such as the Russound D850 Amplifier. The connections for the a 12VDC trigger. The MCA-88X 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. -
Page 27: Ir Connections
Routed IR Outputs Common IR Six routed IR emitter outputs are supported by the MCA-88X IR engine and This output is supported by the MCA-88X IR engine and supports IR pass- support IR pass-through. Zones 1 and 7 share an output as do Zones 2 and through from any of the IR sources or zones. -
Page 28: System Start Up
Russound system components if required. to it does not resolve the issue, you can reset the MCA-88X to a DHCP 7. Configure the system using Web Config. -
Page 29: Technical Specifications
Speaker connection: 6 detachable 4 pole connectors on the basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a Keypad ports: 8 RJ-45 T568A standard note explaining the nature of service required. -
Page 30: Safety Information
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-88X Installation Manual... - Page 31 This product includes some software components that are licensed under the General Public License (GPL). Source code for GPL components is available upon request. ©2016 Russound. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Specifications are subject to change without notice.