MCA-C3
6 Source Multizone Controller Amplier
User and Installation Manual
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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 that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Safety Instructions
Read Instructions - All the safety and operating 1.
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
2.
instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance in the
3.
operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions
4.
should be followed.
Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used
5.
near water; for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool. The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing liquids and no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used
6.
only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
manufacturer. An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance
7.
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so
8.
that its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should
not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings, or placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
may impede the ow of air through the ventilation
openings.
Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
9.
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including ampliers) that produce heat.
Power Sources - The appliance should be connected
10.
to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
Grounding or Polarization - Precaution should be taken
11.
so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.
Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
12.
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
13.
recommended by the manufacturer.
Non-Use Periods - The power cord of the appliance
14.
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for a long period of time. To remove all power (supply
mains) from the appliance, remove the plug from the
wall outlet.
Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
15.
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through the openings.
Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
16.
serviced by qualied service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate
normally; or
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
is damaged.
Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the 17.
appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualied service personnel.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE: EU Standby Power Requirements are met
when the MCA-C3 controller is congured with six
(6) MDK-C5 keypads attached.
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SAFETY OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION
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 instructions. The diagram gives a general depiction of how an
outdoor antenna should be grounded. For complete guidelines on antenna
grounding procedures, please consult the National Electrical Code, Section
810, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984.
Antenna Lead-In Wire
Grounding Conductors
Ground Clamps
Electric Service Equipment
Power Service
Grounding Electrode System
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Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................2
Product Overview ...................................................................................................................5
Controller Illustrations ........................................................................................................... 6
Keypad Features ...................................................................................................................... 8
Keypad Usage ........................................................................................................................... 9
Remote Control Illustration ...............................................................................................11
Installation Overview ..........................................................................................................12
Installation Guide ..................................................................................................................13
Keypad Rear Illustration ......................................................................................................14
Keypad IR Connection .........................................................................................................15
Color Plate Conversion ........................................................................................................16
Controller / Keypad Connections ....................................................................................17
Speaker Connections ...........................................................................................................18
Source Connections .............................................................................................................19
IR Connections .......................................................................................................................20
Multiple Controller Installation ........................................................................................21
Trigger Connections .............................................................................................................22
Additional Ports and Antenna Connections ................................................................26
SCS-C5 Conguration Software .......................................................................................27
System Start Up......................................................................................................................28
Remote Control Programming .........................................................................................29
Remote Control Device Codes ..........................................................................................31
Technical specications ......................................................................................................37
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................38
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Thank you for choosing the Russound MCA-C3 multizone controller amplier
to enhance your home with multiroom audio.
The MCA-C3 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. Six source inputs, simplied programming, and
user adjustable sound controls make listening to music throughout the home
easier than ever.
Key features include:
6 sources delivered to up to 6 zones for sharing music throughout the •
home
Scalable to 36 zones by connecting up to six controllers•
Incorporates RNET smart sources, transmitting metadata (song, artist and •
other information) for display on the keypads
A built-in AM/FM tuner with RDS support (source 1 optional use)•
Supported user interfaces are MDK-C5 keypad and UNO-TS2 touchscreen•
EuP compliant for low power standby mode•
Audio paging with a DC voltage trigger input•
Party mode, Do Not Disturb, and source / zone linking options•
Alarm clock and sleep timer•
A remote control with simplied programming and control via intelligent •
IR learning capabilities for quick setup
Ethernet connectivity for programming and control•
Front panel USB port for programming ease•
SCS-C5 Conguration software for PC programming •
Rear panel RS232 port for integration with third party control systems•
Source power management with line level auto-sensing•
Twelve channels of analog amplication rated at 20 watts per channel •
Line level outputs for zones 1 and 2•
Six zone specic 12VDC trigger outputs •
Routed IR source control outputs for each source, and one •
common IR output
Home Theater trigger in/out•
Controller Wake On LAN support•
Important Note: SCS-C5 Configuration software is necessary to program the
MCA-C3 system. It can be downloaded from the Document Center at www.
russound.com.
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CONTROLLER FRONT PANEL
Removable cover to access IR
window and USB port
USB Port for Programming
IR Receiver Window
Zone LED indicators visible
behind cover
Power Switch
Red LED behind power indicator
Front Panel
Front Panel with cover removed
Red IR LED (talk-back)
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CONTROLLER REAR PANEL
Rear Panel
RNET Link - Links
multiple controllers
and RNET sources
Audio Source Connections
Signal sensing stereo line
level inputs
IR Outputs
6 routed, 1 common
Serial Interface
RS232 port for rmware
updates and communication
Keypad Ports - RJ45
Connections for zone keypads
Zone 12V Triggers
12VDC 100ma outputs ready when
corresponding zone is active
Page 12VDC Trigger
Accepts paging
device input
Home Theater 12 VDC Trigger
Activates source power management
when sharing sources with home theater
AC 120/240V Input
Detachable grounded
power cord connection
Controller ID Switch
Set ID for multiple controller
congurations or rmware updates
AC Voltage Switch
Select appropriate voltage
AM/FM Antenna
Antenna connections for
internal tuner
Line Level Outputs
Can be set Fixed or Variable for zones 1
and 2 (always Hot when set to Fixed)
Speaker Outputs - Connect
8 Ohm speakers for each of
the zones
Ethernet Port
For programming
and control
Fuse Holder
Holds replaceable fuse for
AC input connection
Page Audio In
Source 6 congurable as paging
audio input (right channel only)
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KEYPAD FEATURES
MDK-C5 Keypad
The MDK-C5's buttons and menus allow the user to easily nd and control
music sources and to make changes to system settings and room audio levels.
Six backlit oblong buttons access power on/o, music play/pause, volume
up/down, and menu shortcuts. The OK button in the center activates a menu
choice and the navigation buttons allow you to move through menus and
lists. All music sources, audio adjustments and system settings are arranged
in menus and lists. The navigation buttons also act as source controls to select
next / previous song, etc., depending upon the type of source.
The keypad’s home screen, buttons and navigation buttons are described
below.
The main menu (Home) options include: Now Playing, Sources, Alarm, Sleep
Timer, Party Mode, Do Not Disturb, and Settings. The Settings menu includes
the audio, clock, display, and installer options. The audio settings include bass,
treble, balance, loudness, and turn on volume.
OK
VOL
VOL
HOME
MENU
AM/FM
4:30 PM
Now Playing
Home
Shared
Favorite s
Sleep Timer
Alarm
Sources
Source name - Shows you what
source you are listening to
Menu - Returns view to main menu
(for current source)
Menu - List of options
to choose from, with
highlighted item selected
Menu Navigation - Navigate through
menus, press (slow) or press and hold
(fast) to move up/down a menu list
OK - Press to select highlighted item
from the menu, or access source list
from Now Playing
Previous - Navigate backwards through
menus or play previous selection
Scroll bar - Shows that more menu
choices are available through scrolling
Home - Returns view to the home screen
Status box - Shows system status
messages Party, Master, Shared
(source), Do Not Disturb, etc.
Title bar - Current menu name
Volume Indicator - Shows volume
level for the room or if Mute is on
Volume - Adjust the volume
up or down
Play / Pause - Press for Pause,
or press and hold for Play
IR Receiver - Receives IR signals from
the remote control
Power - Turn keypad and zone o or on.
Press and hold for system all on/o
IR Talk-back LED - Lights red to indicate IR
signal receipt
MDK-C5 Keypad Functions
Forward - Press to forward through
menu or play next selection
LCD Screen - Gray scale graphic screen shows
source and system navigation screens
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KEYPAD USAGE
Basic Operation
Turn on the zone - Press the power button on the keypad or press power on
the SRC-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) to turn on all the keypads.
Turn o the zone - Press the power button on the keypad or press the power
button on the SRC-C5 remote control to turn o the keypad and music. Press
and hold the power button (when OFF) to turn o all other keypads.
Volume adjustments - Press the Volume up/down buttons on the side of the
keypad, or press the VOL +/- button on the SRC-C5 remote control.
Mute Audio - Press the Mute button on the SRC-C5.
Main Menu - Sources
From the home screen, select "Sources." A list of available audio sources
appears. Select a source, or press a numbered "Source" button on the SRC-C5
remote control.
Once selected, choose music from that source. Each source has its own menu
and screens. Main menus list what is available: channels, genres, playlists,
songs, or artists.
Shared - When you see "Shared" on the screen, what you are listening to is also
playing in another room. If you change the selection (song, channel, playlist)
on that source, the change will also happen in the other "Shared" room.
Main Menu - Favorites
Favorites - Save a source or a radio station/channel as a favorite.
Add new - Tune to the music source you want to save as a favorite. From the
Favorites menu, select "Add New." Name the favorite using the +/- buttons
to move through the alphabet and the forward button to move to the next
character. Press the OK button to save.
Edit name - Choose the favorite to rename and use the +/- buttons to scroll
through the alphabet and the forward button to move to the next character.
Delete favorite - Choose the favorite to be deleted, press the OK button to
delete.
Main Menu - Alarm
Set the keypad as an alarm clock and wake up to music. From the home
screen menu, scroll to and select "Alarm" for the following options:
Alarm on/o - Activates alarm on or o. If an alarm is set a clock icon will
appear on the keypad display.
Wake time - Set the time for the alarm to go o.
Wake to - Choose the music source to wake to.
Choose days - Set the alarm to go o on weekdays, all days or just once.
Set snooze - Choose the interval (5 to 30 minutes) before the alarm goes o
again.
Alarm level - Set the volume of the alarm.
How to:
Turn o active alarm - Press the power button on the keypad or SRC-C5
remote control.
Snooze - Press the pause button on the keypad or SRC-C5 remote control.
AM/FM 4:30 PM
Now Playing
Home
Shared
Favorites
Sleep Timer
Alarm
Sources
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KEYPAD USAGE
Main Menu - Sleep Timer
You can set the timer so the zone turns 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." You’ll see items to adjust, such as bass, treble and balance.
Each selection has its own screen and shows levels for real-time adjustments.
Clock
Set Time - From the Clock menu, select "Set Time." Press the +/- buttons to
move through numbers. Press the |< or >| buttons to move the cursor and
press OK to save.
Set Date - From the Clock menu, select "Set Date." The date format is
month/day/year. Press the +/- buttons to move through numbers. Press
the |< or >| buttons to move the cursor, and press OK to save.
Clock Format - From the home menu, select "Settings," then "Clock." Choose
"Clock Format," and select 12 hour (AM/PM) or 24 hour (1200) format.
Display - Set the contrast and brightness for the keypad display. Use the
buttons to move the cursor to the desired level.
Installer Options
IR Enable/Disable - The default is Enabled. If an external IR receiver is used,
the keypad IR receiver should be disabled. From the main menu, select
"Settings," then "Installation," then IR Enable/Disable. Select "disable" and
exit back to the menu.
Diagnostics - The MDK-C5 provides rmware version information for
Controller 1 and the keypad. Network information such as Controller IP
and MAC address are also provided.
AM/FM 7:30 PM
Alarm
Home
Shared
Party Mode
Settings
Sleep Timer
Do Not Disturb
DND
AM/FM
9:30 PM
Sleep Timer
After 15 minutes
Cancel
After 30 minutes
After 45 minutes
After 60 minutes
Main Menu - Set Party Mode or Do Not Disturb
Party and Master - The keypad that shows Master has started a "party" and
keypads that show Party are "attending." All rooms are listening to the same
music, and only the Master can change the music. Volume control remains
independent.
Do Not Disturb - Someone in another room has chosen a source and locked
out anyone else from changing it. That room also won’t be disturbed by paging
or a doorbell chime.
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SRCC5 REMOTE CONTROL
Source Keys - Use these keys to select specic sources on the
keypad and to set which source the remote will control.
Power - Turn the selected source on or o.
Menu - Display the menu for the selected device.
Last - Press to recall the last-viewed channel.
Volume - Raise or lower the sound level of the zone
being controlled.
Mute - Press to turn the sound o or on in the zone.
Info - View the current channel and program information.
Exit - Exit the selected device’s menu, guide, or program
without making a menu selection.
Guide - Display the program guide for the selected device.
Numeric Keys - Directly enter channels (e.g. 09 or 31).
Enter - Press to choose the highlighted menu option of
selected device. May perform “OK" function for devices.
OK - Press to choose the highlighted menu
option of selected device. May perform “Enter"
function for devices.
Control Keys - Skip backward, rewind, fast
forward, skip forward, record, stop, pause, or play
tracks on source device.
Programmable Favorites - Select and save
favorite source or music.
Cursor Keys - Move the cursor in the menu screens
of the selected device.
Input - Switch the TV’s, VCR’s, SAT’s or DVD’s input
to view TV or video programs.
Without a local device selected, toggles through
sources on keypad.
Channel - Change channels sequentially - up or down.
LED - IR Indicator.
Set - Program sequences
Sleep Timer - Access the sleep timer function on the keypad.
Russound Zone Control - Activates control of Russound
system controller and keypads, and its connected sources.
VID / DVD / TV - Use these keys to select a local device.
Overlays - There are several optional source button overlays
included. Review the source conguration and match the system
programing and source placement to the chosen overlay (if used).
Peel the backing from the rear of the overlay and t it over the
source button block on the SRC-C5 remote.
Disc - Direct disc selection on the appropriate device.
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Ventilation Requirements
Important: The MCA-C3 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 excessive dust, and do not allow dust to build up on the unit and
block vent holes. Do not place the MCA-C3 above or below a heat-generating
component such as an audio amplier.
Be sure to leave at least 2 inches of space to the sides of the unit with open air
ow above. A single-space rack mount vent or about 1.75 inches must be kept
clear above and below the unit.
Installation
The MCA-C3 controller can be rack mounted or placed on a shelf in an
equipment rack. The controller occupies two rack spaces with feet removed.
The controller can be installed in an equipment rack using the included
rack-mount ears and hardware to attach the ears to the controller chassis.
Up to six controllers can be connected for up to 36 zones on the system.
Electrical Power
The MCA-C3 operates at 100-120VAC ~60 Hz or 220-240VAC ~50 Hz. Voltage
is selected by the voltage switch on the rear panel and incorporates the
appropriate detachable power cord. It is recommended that the MCA-C3 and
the source equipment be plugged into a dedicated 20-amp circuit. A power
line conditioner can reduce interference problems caused by noise found in
some electrical systems.
The power switch for the unit is on the front panel.
Power Management and EU Standby Power Requirements
The MCA-C3 controller meets EU Standby Power requirements by using
power management to turn o the controller and sources.
After the last zone is powered o and the Home Theater trigger input
is inactive, the sources are powered o after ve minutes. Then if there is
no activity, the home theater trigger turns o in another minute. Finally,
the controller is placed into standby after another minute. Standby power
consumption is less than 1 watt.
Any keypad activity will wake the system from standby. In addition, Wake On
LAN may be used to wake the system from standby.
Important Considerations
Disconnect the power cord before making any connections to the •
controller.
Verify that all connections and polarity are correct.•
Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to prevent humming from •
induced noise.
Choose reliable signal cables and patch cords.•
Label all wires with the room location at both ends of the wire.•
Avoid running speaker wires or signal cables close to house electrical •
wiring for any distance. If you have to run them parallel, make sure to space
the wires at least two feet from the AC line. If you need to cross an AC line it
should be at a 90° angle.
For multiple controllers, the controller ID must be set with the rotary switch •
on the rear panel. Each controller must be set to a unique number before
powering connected controllers.
Important: The necessary software (SCS-C5) to program and congure the
system is available via download from the doc center at www.russound.com.
With your laptop, you can congure the system and name all of the zones prior
to connecting with the MCA-C3 controller. See Section on page 27 for items to
be programmed with the software.
Do not connect the controller’s main power feed until all other
connections have been made and veried. Live connection or
removal of the keypad wiring or other wiring when the system
is powered can cause communication problems in the network.
Double-check terminations during each phase of the installation
to prevent accidental damage. Incorrect wiring is the number one
cause for non-warranty product damage.
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