Source Connections - Russound MCA Series Installation Manual

SOURCE CONNECTIONS

RNET Source Data Connections
The RNET Link ports can be used to connect the MCA-88 to other Russound
RNET-enabled source equipment. The connection is made using a CAT-5e
patch cable from either of the two RNET Link ports on the controller to either of
the two RNET Link ports of the RNET-enabled source. RNET ports are parallel,
bidirectional connections, meaning that the ports are identical and either one
can be used for any RNET connection. Ports are labeled with an IN and an OUT
for convenience in labeling of connecting wires, but either port can be used
for any RNET connection. Another CAT-5e patch cable can be used to link out
of that source to another RNET-enabled source in the system. Use a standard
CAT-5e patch cable with an RJ-45 connector on each end.
Along with RNET data signals, the RNET ports pass source IR signals.
To avoid potential cross-talk between the source-specific IR repeating
signal lines, the cable cannot exceed 18 inches in length.
FM antenna
CAT-5e RCA
Cable Cable
RNET Source Connection to MCA-88
12
AM loop antenna
ST1 Tuner
MCA-88 Controller
Russound MCA-88 Installation Manual
Source Audio Connections
On the MCA-88, sources 1 through 8 have standard stereo audio inputs. All
source inputs have audio signal sensing. These sources can be programmed
during zone setup to be global sources, or zones can be individually
programmed to restrict access to sources. The optional Bluetooth source is
configured by default to be Source 1.
Connect each source output using quality RCA signal cables. Connect left
and right audio outputs from each source to the corresponding inputs on the
MCA-88 controller.
XSource
Network router
RCA cables
Audio Source Connection to MCA-88
Master Bedroom
XSource BTC-1X
MCA-88 Controller