English dropdown-ico

Russound MCA-C5 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Russound MCA-C5, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Russound MCA-C5 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Russound MCA-C5. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Russound MCA-C5 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Russound MCA-C5
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Russound MCA-C5 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Russound MCA-C5 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Russound MCA-C5 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Russound MCA-C5, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Russound service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Russound MCA-C5.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Russound MCA-C5 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    MCA- C5 8 Source Multiz one Con troller Amplier User and Installation Manual MCA-C5 M UL TIZONE C ONTROLLER[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’ s enclosure tha t may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point with[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual SAFETY  OUTDOOR ANTENNA C ONNECTION Grounding an Outdoor Antenna If the AM/FM tuner is used with an outdoor antenna, the antenna must be grounded against static charges and voltage surges. Consult the instructions that came with the antenna or contact the antenna manufacturer for proper installation[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................. 2 Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 5 Controller Illustrations ......[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual PRODUCT OVER VIEW Thank you for choosing the Russound MCA- C5 multizone controller amplier to enhance your home with multir oom 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 an ywhere[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual MCA-C5 M ULTIZONE C ONTROLLER Programming Center IR In IR LED USB 2.0/1.1 MCA-C5 M ULTIZONE C ONTROLLER C ONTROLLER FRONT P ANEL Removable cov er to access IR window and USB port USB Port for Pr ogramming IR Receiver Window Zone LED indicators visible behind cover Po wer Switch Red LED behind power ind[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual C ONTROLLER REAR P ANEL Rear Panel RNET Link - Links multiple controllers and RNET sources Audio Source C onnec tions Signal sensing stereo line lev el inputs and loop outputs IR Outputs 6 routed, 1 c ommon Serial Interface RS232 ports for rmware updates and communication Keypad P orts - RJ-45 Conne[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual KEYP AD FEA TURES MDK -C5 Keypad The MDK-C5's buttons and menus allow the user to easily nd and control music sources and to make changes t o system settings and room audio lev els. Six backlit oblong buttons access power on/o , music play/pause, volume up/down, and menu shor tcuts. The OK b[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual KEYP AD USA GE Basic Operation T urn on the zone - Press the power button on the keypad or press power on the SR C-C5 remote control to turn on the zone and hear music. The zone will default to the last playing source before being turned o. Press and hold the power button (when ON) t o turn on all t[...]

  • Page 10

    10 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual KEYP AD USA GE Main Menu - Sleep Timer Y ou can set the timer so the zone tur ns o in one of the following increments: 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Main Menu - Settings Audio - From the home screen, scroll to and select "settings, " and choose "audio settings. " Y ou’ll see item[...]

  • Page 11

    11 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual SRCC5 REMOTE CONTR OL Source Key s - Use these keys to select specic sources on the keypad and to set which source the r emote will control . Po wer - T urn the selected source on or o. Menu - Display the menu for the selected device. Last - Press t o recall the last-viewed channel . V olume [...]

  • Page 12

    12 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual INST ALLA TION OVERVIEW V entilation Requirements Impor tant: The MCA- C5 should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Do not block vents above or to the sides of the unit, as it requires ventilation for proper operation. Do not expose to exc essi[...]

  • Page 13

    13 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual INST ALLA TION GUIDE Rack Mount Installation T o attach the rack ears, locate the ve rack mount holes on each side of the controller’ s chassis . Align the holes in the rack ears with the holes in the chassis. Inser t and tighten the screws . Wiring Route CA T-5e cable between the keypad location[...]

  • Page 14

    14 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual KE YP AD R EA R MDK-C5 Keypad (rear) Controller RJ-45 CA T -5e connection to controller keypad input OS Update Jumper Selects "Run" or "Prog ram" mode Foam Spac er Remove spacers f or better t in retrot bo x or P-ring installations External IR Connection Four pole detachable [...]

  • Page 15

    15 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual External IR Connec tion to MDK - C5 Ke ypad The MDK-C5 keypad has an External IR Receiver In terminal for connecting an external IR Receiver such as the Russound 858, S aphIR 862 Eye, or SaphIR 860 Phantom. Use 2 twisted pair wir e with one pair c onnecting GND (GROUND) and IR (SIGNAL) and the other p[...]

  • Page 16

    16 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual MDK -C5 Color Plate Conversion Y ou will need both small straight and Phillips head screwdrivers to change the color plates on the keypad. The Bezel Molding and the Trim Plate will be switched for the new color pla tes. If installed, remov e the MDK-C5 keypad from the wall . Gently pull the T rim 1. P[...]

  • Page 17

    17 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual Controller / K eypad Connection The MDK-C5 keypad is designed for use with the C-Series controllers , and connects to a keypad port near the top left on the rear of the controller . These RJ-45 por ts suppor t MDK-C5 keypads (and up to t wo UNO- TS2 touchscreens per controller). The eigh t keypad port[...]

  • Page 18

    18 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual Speaker Output Connections CAUTION: Do not connect L - and R- together . Use four-conductor cable and wire each ground individually. Do not use a common ground. Shor ting between terminals will cause damage to the digital amplier . The MCA- C5 suppor ts speaker outputs for zones 1 through 6. These [...]

  • Page 19

    19 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual Source Audio Connections On the MCA-C5, sources 1 through 8 have standard stereo audio inputs and loop outputs. All source inputs have audio signal sensing. These sources can be progr ammed during zone setup to be global sour ces, or zones can be individually programmed to r estr ict access to sources[...]

  • Page 20

    20 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual IR C ONNECTIONS IR Connections Routed IR Outputs These six routed IR emitter outputs are suppor ted by the MCA-C5 IR engine and support IR pass-through. They are also carried by the RNET Link cable to additional controllers . Attach the end of the IR emitter with the 3.5mm plug to the IR emitter por t[...]

  • Page 21

    21 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual Linked Contr ollers MUL TIPLE C ONTROLLER INST ALL A TION Linking Multiple Controllers The RNE T Link In and Link Out can be used to connect two or more (up to 6) MCA-C5 controllers (does not suppor t CA V6.6, CAM6.6 or CAA66 controllers). The connection is made using a CA T -5e patch cable from the L[...]

  • Page 22

    22 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual TRIGGER C ONNECTIONS Zone 12VDC T rigger Outputs There are eight zone 12VDC T riggers which are located under the routed IR outputs. The 3.5mm mini port pr ovides 12VDC 100mA when the corresponding zone is turned on and is disengaged when the zone is turned o . The trigger can be used to engage any[...]

  • Page 23

    23 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual Page T rigger IN The page trigger can be used to trigger a page event. The 12VDC trigger input overrides signal sensing and selects the audio input from Source 8 (if included in page event) and sends it to any zone that does not have page disabled or that is not in Do Not Disturb mode. Do not use the [...]

  • Page 24

    24 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual Home Theater T riggers These triggers are used to integrate with home theater syst ems that can provide a 12 volt trigger . The MCA-C5 can be used to power manage sources that are being shared with the home theater system. F or example, the power management system will check to see the state of the ho[...]

  • Page 25

    25 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual 12V trigger cable Po wer cord Po wer strip 12V trigger cable Loop to other 12VDC triggered devic e 120V AC outlet Po wer cord s AC T- 1 CD Playe r Tu ner DVD MCA- C5 Controller Home Theater R eceiver Sample Conguration - Home Theater T r igger TRIGGER C ONNECTIONS[...]

  • Page 26

    26 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual RS232 Serial Inter face The RS232 serial por t is located on the back of the MCA-C5 and use a DB-9 cable connection. The MCA-C5 suppor ts RS232 communication with various third-party automation systems through the RS232 por t. The RS232 port supports a standard 19.2 kHz baud rate, This port can also u[...]

  • Page 27

    27 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual Programmable options with SCS-C5 software The necessary software (SCS-C5) to program and c ongure the system is available via download from the Doc Center at www.russound .com. W ith your PC laptop, you can congure the system prior to connecting with the MCA-C5 controller . The software has a So[...]

  • Page 28

    28 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual SY STEM ST ART UP Star t up Make connections of sources, speakers and keypads to the con troller(s). 1. In a multiple contr oller conguration, set the c ontroller IDs to unique 2. numbers. U se CA T -5e link ing cables of no more than 18 in (45.7 cm) to link the controllers . Plug in and power the [...]

  • Page 29

    29 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual SRCC5 REMOTE CONTR OL  PROGRAMMING Searching for your Code If your device does not respond to the remote after trying all codes listed for our brand, or if your br and is not listed, try searching for your c ode: Press a devic e key once. 1. Press and hold SET until the red LED blinks twice , th[...]

  • Page 30

    30 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual Using Learning The SRC-C5 includes a Learning feature so you can add functions tha t are unique to your home entertainment devic es (e.g., VCR T racking Up or Down). The following precautions apply: The or iginal remote control must be in work ing order and available for learning to • work proper[...]

  • Page 31

    31 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual SRCC5 REMOTE CONTR OL DEVICE CODES MANUF A C TURER’ s C ODES Setup Codes for Audio Ampliers Accuphase 30382 Acurus 30765 Adcom 30577, 31100 Aragon 30765 AudioSource 30011 Bel Canto Design 31583 Bose 30674 Carver 30892 Curtis Mathes 30300 Durabrand 31561 GE 30078 Harman/Kardon 30892 JVC 30331 K[...]

  • Page 32

    32 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual SRCC5 REMOTE CONTR OL DEVICE CODES Setup Codes for Cable Conv erters (continued) Comtronics 00040 Contec 00019 Coolmax 00883 Digi 00637 Director 00476 Dumont 00637 Eastern 00002 Emerson 00797 Everquest 00015, 00040 Focus 00400 Garrard 00153 GC Electronics 00056, 00207 Gemini 00015, 00797 General In[...]

  • Page 33

    33 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual SRCC5 REMOTE CONTR OL DEVICE CODES Setup Codes for Video Ac cessories (continued) Northgate 01272 Panasonic 01120 Pinnacle Systems 01268 Pioneer 01010 Princeton 00113, 00295 Rabbit 00081 Ricavision 01272 Roku 01486 Samsung 01190, 01490 Sensory Science 01126 Sharp 01010 SMC 01456 Sony 01272, 01324, [...]

  • Page 34

    34 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual SRCC5 REMOTE CONTR OL DEVICE CODES Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers (continued) Jerrold 00869 JVC 00492, 00775, 01170, 01775 LG 01226, 01414 Magnavox 00722, 00724 Matsushita 00214, 00340, 00500 Memorex 00724 Mitsubishi 00749 Motorola 00856, 00869 NEC 00496, 01270 Next Level 00869 Panasonic 00214[...]

  • Page 35

    35 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual SRCC5 REMOTE CONTR OL DEVICE CODES Setup Codes for T Vs (c ontinued) Princeton 10700, 10717 Prism 10051 Proscan 10047, 10466, 11347, 11447, 11922 Proton 10003, 10052, 10178, 10466 Pulsar 10017, 10019 Quasar 10051, 10055, 10165, 10250, 10650, 11919, 11924 RadioShack 10019, 10030, 10032, 10039, 10047[...]

  • Page 36

    36 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual SRCC5 REMOTE CONTR OL DEVICE CODES Setup Codes for VCRs (continued) Optimus 20037, 20048, 20058, 20104, 20162, 20432, 20593, 21048, 21062, 21162, 21262 Optonica 20062 Orion 20002, 20184, 20209, 20295, 20479, 21479 Panarex 21950 Panasonic 20035, 20077, 20162, 20225, 20226, 20227, 20367, 20614, 20616[...]

  • Page 37

    37 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS MCA-C5 Multizone Controller Dimensions: 17"W x 3.5"H x 17.2"D (43.2 x 9 x 43.6 cm) W eight: 28.8 lbs. (13.1 kg) Po wer Supply: 110 or 240 V AC F use Rating: 100-120V/T5.0A 250V US and Canada 220-240V/T3.15A 250V Europe Po wer C onsumption: 600 watts maximum Fr [...]

  • Page 38

    38 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual W ARRANTY W arranty The Russound MCA- C5 Con troller A mplier and MDK-C5 Keypad are fully guaranteed against all defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase. D uring this period, Russound will replace any defective par ts and correct any defect in workmanship wi[...]

  • Page 39

    39 Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual NO TES[...]

  • Page 40

    Russound, Inc. 5 Forbes Road , Newmarket, NH 03857 tel603.659.5170•fax603.659.5388 email: tech@russound.com www .russound.com 28-1333 12/01/08 ©2008 Russound. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specications are subject to change without notice. Russound is not responsible for typograph[...]