Product Overview - 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
audio systems with such capabilities as infrared (IR) tools to manage the system
from anywhere in the house. Eight source inputs, simplified programming, and
user adjustable sound controls make listening to music throughout the home
easier than ever.
Key features include:
• 8 sources delivered to up to 8 zones for sharing music throughout the
home
• Scalable to 48 zones by connecting up to six controllers
• A remote control with simplified programming and control via intelligent
IR learning capabilities for quick setup
• A built-in AM/FM tuner with RDS support
• Line level outputs for each zone
• Eight zone specific 12VDC trigger outputs
• Twelve channels of digital amplification rated at 40 watts per channel for
zones 1-6
• Incorporates RNET smart sources, transmitting metadata (song, artist and
other information) for display on the keypads
• Routed IR source control outputs for each source (1/7 and 2/8 share a
output), and one common IR output
• Party mode, Do Not Disturb, and source / zone linking options
• Alarm clock and sleep timer
• Audio paging with adjustable audio signal sensing and a DC voltage trigger
input
• Source power management with line level auto-sensing
• Front panel USB port for programming ease
• Rear panel RS232 port for integration with other systems
• Configuration software for PC programming
• Supported keypads are the MDK-C5 and the UNO-TS2
Important Note: SCS-C5 software is necessary to program the MCA-C5 system.
It can be downloaded from the Document Center at www.russound.com.
Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual

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