Installation manual
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Russound MCA-C5 User and Installation Manual
Rev. 1
SYSTEM START UP
Start up
Make connections of sources, speakers and keypads to the controller(s). 1.
In a multiple controller conguration, set the controller IDs to unique 2.
numbers. Use CAT-5e linking cables of no more than 18 in (45.7 cm) to link
the controllers.
Plug in and power the sources and controllers.3.
The left LED showing power on the front panel of each controller should 4.
be lit.
Congure the system using the SCS-C5 software. Load the program onto 5.
Controller#1 using the front USB port.
Check operation of the keypads, power on, and cycle through sources. 6.
The LED should be lit on the front of the controller if the corresponding
keypad is on. The LED will not be lit if the keypad is not turned on or is
absent.
Check operation of all keypad functions. 7.
Check for functional IR signal pass-through (if applicable). 8.
The system is now ready to use.9.
Troubleshooting
When the controller and the keypads are powered ON all the corresponding •
LEDs on the face of the controller will be green. Improper connection may
cause one or more LEDs not to be lit. Check all connections.
Cycle power by pressing the power button, waiting 10 seconds, and then •
pressing the power button again.
Check connections from the keypads and speakers to the controller(s).•
If the keypad doesn't respond to commands ensure the OS update jumper •
on the rear of the keypad is in the RUN position (on the lower pins).
Alternate Factory Initialization
If SCS-C5 cannot connect to the MCA-C5, follow these steps to perform a
factory initialization:
Power o the MCA-C5 controller.1.
Set the Controller ID switch (back panel) to point straight up (unused 2.
position).
Power on the MCA-C5.3.
Set the Controller ID switch to position 3.4.
Wait for the Power LED to ash, then power o the MCA-C5.5.
Return Controller ID switch to appropriate position and power back on.6.