Logging into the mca88xs ip address prompts you to enter a password to access the configuration settings. Wanted to tie this into something bigger so jumped on st v2 with the hopes that it would be supported. Page 31 repeat step 4 for the remaining digits, using 2 for the second digit, and so on. I am not sure what sonos to buy, and how to set it up. The mcac5 system provides increased coverage by delivering eight. Supported user interfaces are mdkc5 keypad and unots2 touchscreen. The russound mca88x digital multizone controller amplifier with builtin xstream. The protocol document can be found in the russound portal rio protocol for 3rd party integrators. The russound mca 66 digital multizone controller amplifier provides up to six zones of distributed audio. Very often issues with russound mca c5 begin only after the warranty period ends and you may want to find how to repair it or just do some service work. The mdk c5 is designed to control a cseries system such as the mca c5 controller amplifier multiroom audio system. All of the information for a specific product is also available on each products web page.
Align the holes in the rack ears with the holes in the chassis. Russound mcac5 user and installation manual installation guide rack ear. Buy russound kt2 c5 110v mca c5 controller and 6 mdkc6 keypads. Based in newmarket, new hampshire, russound continues to design and manufacture innovative products that sound great, are easy to install and simple to use, and that offer great value. The myrussound app offers seamless integration and effortless control for compatible russound systems. Russound showcases cseries mca c5 8room audio distribution system, sources controlled by keypad. Why do i keep losing the gateway connection with russound.
To attach the rack ears, locate the five rack mount holes on each side of the controllers chassis. 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. Unfollow russound mca c5 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have a russound mca c3 6 zone system installed in my new home. Russound and network resources questions and answers. Use the rs232 connection verify that the mca c5 is set to rio. The kt1 c5 kit includes a mca c5 multizone controller amplifier, six mdk c5 multiline display keypads and a src c5 system remote control. I failed the second time and tried the boot loader or factory initiization an te c5 crapped out. They believe their products are the finest of their kind on the market and remain dedicated as ever to providing their customers with the right products for the job.
Why do i keep losing the gateway connection with russound mca c3. Worked on my first mca c5 today and used the aca c5, c1 and multi room controllor rs232 control files for i. Omnipro ii integration with 2 russound mcac5 homeseer. Song title, genre, warranty 14 and more from the rnet audio sources. Anyone completed one way rs232 control of a russound mcac5. Being that it failed twice i was wondering who has had success with it. I am running win7 64 and hooked up via usbserial cable. Favorites alarm sleep timer russound mca c3 user and installation manual. I have a russound mca c5 and i am setting up a sitemap. Today, russound offers everything for enjoying multiroom audiovideo in your. Volume is independently controlled for the selected devices. 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. An rnet link using cat5e allows for metadata transmission and control of russound. Russound p75 stereo dualsource power amplifier at crutchfield.
Im trying to create a network resource in isy to turn on a zone on my russound mca c5 system. My russound application offers seamless integration with the cseries controller and theres no additional hardware to purchase, simply download my russound from the itunes store. It seemed to be working fine until i realized that the gateway wasnt connecting regularly with the russound box. The knxrio1 can be configured in the standard knx ets software program to perform a number of control.
If you dont see the manual you are looking for here, please make sure to check the product webpage of the exact product youre looking for. Maybe all you really need to power your system is a smartly automated amp like the russound p75. Use the rti two way driver on the xp8 as darth suggests. Most controller and source setup functions are performed. Does the job and works great, especially with the various inputs i have setup. Aabc national standards for total system balance pdf. Cseries multizone kit kt1 c5 product brief russound s cseries multizone kit provides a powerful, scalable and intuitive means to control and enhance your multiroom audio experience. Page 1 mbxamp wifi streaming zone amplifier installation guide page 2 russound sales representative for more information. View and download russound mdkc6 installation manual online. The mca c5 multizone controller amplifier provides eight zones of distributed stereo audio from any of eight sources. Russound kt1c3 110v c3 kit with mcac3 controller discontinued by manufacturer. Controllerkeypad connection controller keypad connection the mdkc6 keypad is designed for use with our popular cseries controllers and xstream x5, and connects to a keypad port on the rear of the x5.
This binding provides integration with any russound system that support the rio protocol all mca systems, all x systems. This document center is designed to provide access to any russound product documentation from a single location. Then several hours later, i turned it on and no sound comes out. Got the hub and quickly realized there was no good integration option so set out to get this done. Configuring the mca 88x is performed using either russound s scs c5 software or a web config browser. Page 60 navigate to the rvcli scripts folder and open the current version of the. The rio command set is available as ascii text via ip using port 9621 and rs232 interfaces. Jun 17, 2011 russound cseries firmware update posted in software tracker. Logging into the mca 88xs ip address prompts you to enter a password to access the configuration settings. Scalable to 48 zones, the mca88 provides numerous options to tailor every room in residential or light commercial distributed audio systems. Six backlit oblong buttons access power onoff, music playpause, volume updown, and menu shortcuts.
Thank you for choosing the russound mca c5 multizone controller amplifier to enhance your home with multiroom audio. The issue is the main controller 1 keeps losing its ipnetwork connection. The source loop outputs and the addition of up to five additional. The knxrio1 gateway supports control of 2 mca controllers for up to 16 zones, or one x5 for 1 zone. The next binding i need to implement is a russound rio not rnet binding that can control any c or m series russound with ip connections. Scalable to 36 zones, the mca 66 provides numerous options to tailor every room in residential or light commercial distributed audio systems. Mar 01, 2017 configuring the mca88x is performed using either russounds scsc5 software or a web config browser. Reload confirguration if necessary upload to the xp8 finally restart the mca c5. Remote control programming keys russound mca c5 user and installation manual.
If you are a russound certified installer and you plan on installing this product on a job site that may not have working internet access, please configure the unit at your shop or other location where internet access is available before you take it to the job site. The xstream source can be shared by any of the zones in a home, or a dms3. Plans are only valid for new or certified refurbished products purchased in the last 30 days with no preexisting damage. I have a lot of russound systems out there and the last couple systems have been a headache. View and download russound mca 88x installation manual online. Did anyone have success updating a russound mcac3 or c5. I have issues figuring out what item is used to set the tuner radio station. The mcac5 caters to homeowners who want control over their multiroom audio systems with such capabilities as infrared ir tools to manage the system.
Russound mca 66 installation manual 5 scs c5 configuration software programmable options with russound scs c5 software scs c5 software which is needed to program and configure additional or advanced features of the system is available via download from the support center at. I think the russound ir codes only work line of sight to the local keypads ir receiver, the controller itself doesnt support ir control and the ir codes are not zone specific. Russound mca88 8 source, 8 zone controller amplifier. It controls russound source equipment, including the sms3 smart media server, ibridge dock and bay, and the st2 tuner with amfm andor satellite radio. I contacted russound and was told by an integration specialist dealer services that there is a change in protocols between the cam and the mca. When i take the xp8 off the network the mca c5 immediately connects with an ip i reserved on the router, and it seems to be stable. Setup was a snap and will be even easier for customers with brand new mca c5 s or mca c3s.
Press and hold set until the red led blinks twice, then release. Looks like russound has released some updates for their cseries hardware. Russound mcac3 user and installation manual pdf download. After a month of failure getting an mca c5 to respond, i had success last night. The mdk c5 is designed to control an mca c5 controller amplifier multiroom audio system as well as future cseries controllers. Russound mcac5 user and installation manual pdf download. The russound knxrio1 gateway is a device that allows knx panels and keypads to operate russound controllers that support the rio protocol. The russound mca88 digital multizone controller amplifier provides up to eight zones of distributed audio. If we cant repair it, well replace it or reimburse the purchase price with an amazon egift card. Song name russound x5 controller streamer amplifi er installation manual. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other russound mca c5 owners to provide you with a. Russound scs c5 software problems im trying to configure a russound mca c5 but it requires windows to run the software. Listening to network audio files media server the mca 88x can access audio files that reside on a network mdkc6 now playing.
All other zones will becontrolled with the standard mca keypads. My testing environment will be a dual mca c5 masterslave with a dms 3. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. Russound binding to tuner binding openhab community. I did not install equipment and havent worked with russound in a while so be kind. This binding provides compatibility with rio protocol v1. Russound delivers a complete range of multiroom audio systems, source equipment, volume controls, amplifiers, loudspeakers and intercom systems. My source 1 is the tuner, but i cannot for the life of me figure out the item name for the current radio station or how to change radio stations. I am holding out until rob mason has the integration with the russound system. It controls russound source equipment, including the dms3. It seems that i had seen something here about someone having the same issue but cant find it now through a search.
From my old house i had a new mca c5 that i brought with. Control your russound xstream series, mcaseries or cseries mcac3, mca c5 system and all connected sources from the comfort of your ipad, iphone. User manuals, guides and specifications for your russound cav6. I only need to control 1 zone of an mca c5 with a urc remote. The russsound portal is our dealerinstallerdistributor support site, packed with resources to help you get the. Ask the question you have about the russound mca c5 here simply to other product owners.
For more information, refer to the installation manual of your specific russound. While our office in new hampshire is closed as part of the state of new hampshires stay. Heres some relevant info from the russound io rio protocol for 3rd party integrators document. Page 10 sleep timer diagnostics the mdk c5 provides firmware version information for party mode controller 1 and the keypad. Control your russound xstream series, mca series or cseries mca c3, mca c5 system and all connected sources from the comfort of your ipad, iphone, ipod touch or android device. I purchased a home a few years ago that had a omnipro ii along with 1 russound mca c5 with all 8 zones used.
You need a russound support center account to access the informationfiles, but it does address some important issues. You cant update it with usb alone there needs to be a usb to db9. I can move through all the options but no sound comes out. I have 8 controllers and only 6 come up in the software. I started using irule last week and my first design was a page to control my 6 zones on my russound mca c3. Numeric keypad enter ir codes and numeric input to check for other device codes, repeat steps 15, using the appropriate key.
Let me know if there is interest in testing the binding when i get it down. Amplifier russound mca c5 user and installation manual. Quick references user guide 1415 the mdkc6 is designed to control a cseries system such as the mca c5 controller amplifi er multiroom audio system. It controls russound rnet sources, including the sms3 smart media server, ibridge dock, and the st2 tuner with amfm andor satellite radio. Russound mca66 centrale multiroom numerique 6 sources 6. Network information such as controller ip do not disturb and mac address are also provided. The mdkc5 is designed to control a cseries system such as the mcac5 controller amplifier multiroom audio system.
At a clients house where there are 2 russound mca c5 controllers and a st2 tuner and a russound ipod dock. I have a russound c3 system that i am trying to update the firmware on and cant seem to get all the way through the update without it timing out. The usb port is available when the mcac5 has ac power applied. Building on russound s legendary reliability, simplicity, and sound quality, the advanced mca series of multizone controllers now offer lightning fast response time, an array of digital inputs, quicker configuration, and more great content. The mca c5 s are being controlled by an xp8 via ip, along with several rk3v keypads. Purchased a russound caa66 multizone audio controller a while back to manage all the audio zones in the house. When we buy new device such as russound mca c5 we often through away most of the documentation but the warranty. View and download russound mdk c5 user and installation manual online. Includes mcac3, six mdkc5 multiline display keypads and a srcc5 system remote. Simply select the type of item you need such as manuals, brochures, briefs, firmware, etc. Scsc5 configuration software russound mcac5 user manual. Russound mca 88 installation manual 5 programming software programmable options with russound scs c5 software scs c5 software which is needed to program and configure additional or advanced features of the system is available via download from the support center at. Remote control programming keys russound mca c3 user and installation manual. Simply change the ip address listed to the one your mca controller is assigned.
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