Russound MBX-PRE Installation Manual page 7

Open the Google Home app and it will automatically
discover the MBX-PRE* on your network. It will be listed as
"MBX-PRE-XXXX", with XXXX being the last 4 digits of the
MAC ID of the MBX-PRE.
Sample Google Home screen
showing a newly discovered MBX-PRE
1. From the Google Home app, find your MBX-PRE either on
the main screen or under "Devices" and choose "Set Up".
2. Choose a name for the MBX-PRE. The name you choose
will be name that is visible within the MyRussound app
and any other network based interface to identify the
MBX-PRE. There is a list of possible room names as well
as an option to use a custom name "Add a custom room".
3. If you are using the MBX-PRE as a source device such as
with a controller or multizone receiver, it is important to
identify the MBX-PRE as a source rather than name it as a
particular room. Suggested names are:
Jane's Streamer Jane's Music
Bill's Streamer Bill's Music
Her Streamer MBX-PRE
His Streamer MBX-PRE 1
*During the setup process, the MBX-PRE will play a tone in order
to confirm that you are configuring the proper device. Because
the MBX-PRE is a pre-amplifier, it must be connected to an active
amplifier or to the active selected source input of a receiver or
controller in order for the tone to be heard.
Streamer
Streamer 2
Stream 1
Stream 2
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4. If you are using the MBX-PRE as a dedicated source for
a particular room of the home, we suggest naming the
MBX-PRE as that particular room, such as "Kitchen".
5. After selecting the name, the next step is connecting
to Wi-Fi. Choose the Wi-Fi network you would like
to connect to, or enter the appropriate connection
information manually and follow the prompts to
continue. The MBX-PRE will attempt to connect to the
selected network and the front panel LED will turn green
when the connection is successful.
Option B2 (iOS devices only)
1. From an iOS device that is on the Wi-Fi network that
you would like to use with the MBX-PRE, go to Settings –
Wi-Fi – Set up new Airplay speaker. The MBX-PRE will be
listed there as "MBX-PRE-XXXX" with XXXX being the last
4 digits of the MAC ID.
2. Select the MBX-PRE you want to configure.
3. Rename the MBX-PRE depending on how and where
it will be used. Please refer to the suggested naming
instructions above.
4. Follow the prompts to connect to the appropriate Wi-
Fi network.
5. The MBX-PRE will attempt to connect to the selected
network and the front panel LED will turn green when the
connection is successful.
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