Software can be updated by ethernet, wifi or by usb network settings to see the controllers ip. It seemed to be working fine until i realized that the gateway wasnt connecting regularly with the russound box. Find great deals on ebay for russound mca c5 and russound mca c3. Mar 01, 2017 configuring the mca88x is performed using either russounds scsc5 software or a web config browser. Page 31 repeat step 4 for the remaining digits, using 2 for the second digit, and so on. Beware for all you russound customers, the new formats are will not be supported. Russound mcac3 user and installation manual pdf download. Russound delivers a complete range of multiroom audio systems, source equipment, volume controls, amplifiers, loudspeakers and intercom systems. Thank you for choosing the russound mcac3 multizone controller amplifier. Page 31 this product includes some software components that are licensed under the general public license gpl.
Simply select the type of item you need such as manuals, brochures, briefs, firmware, etc. With mdkc5 multiline display keypad or russound unots2 touchscreens, the mca c3 communicates from its built. Yes, its true, usbserial cables have been problematic for updates, and we know it can be a hassle, and we apologize for that. She has asked me to look it over and finish it off. All the mca c3 c5 users that spent thousands of dollars and you cant add a simple solution for the alexa to work with the older format. All of the information for a specific product is also available on each.
Unfollow russound mca c3 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Russound released a software upgrade that adds new features to multiple cseries multiroomaudio products. Unfollow russound mcac3 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jun 17, 2011 russound cseries firmware update posted in software tracker. Russound ca4 controller the ca4 multiroom system is designed for easy installation and use, it features a rackmountable 1u chassis, class d digital amplifiers, an rs232 port for connection to home automation and control equipment, a 12 vdc mute trigger input, and a 12 vdc trigger output. The russound controller seems to work pretty well to be perfectly clear though, im using a handful of mca c5 controllers, so its slightly different than your cav6. I have had the mca c5 for a year and couldnt be happier with it. Looks like russound has released some updates for their cseries hardware. Integrating russound c5 controller with alexa devices.
View and download russound cas44 owners manual online. Configuration software for pc programming supported keypads are the mdkc5 and the unots2 important note. Amplifier russound mca c3 user and installation manual. All zones have been tested and its working perfectly. Issues with russound mcac3 sound avs forum home theater.
Source exclusion allows you to limit the sources available to a particular zone. A variety of input options have been engineered into the mca 66 to connect up to 6 sources. I literally check for updates almost daily hoping for an update that might bring some much needed improvements to the my russound app. I have 8 controllers and only 6 come up in the software. Scsc5 configuration software is necessary to program the. Russound mca 88x 8 source, 8 zone controller aplifier streamer. Russound mca 66 6 zone, 6 source controller amplifier.
What weve found is a lot of manufacturers have dropped support on newer 64 bit computers, and most of them are hitormiss. Mca88x, mcac3 and mcac5 controllers and the xstream. I have installed a russound mca c3 controller and have it up and running. Numeric keypad enter ir codes and numeric input to check for other device codes, repeat steps 15, using the appropriate key. You need a russound support center account to access the informationfiles, but it does address some important issues. I purchased a sms3 media server and everything seems to be ok with it but my controller keypad does not recognize the sources. All specified russound rnetenabled source equipment. Did anyone have success updating a russound mcac3 or c5.
With the upgrade, pandora and tunein will be available through new and currently. The tunein implementation in the app is slow and unreliable, and airplay functionality frequently requires a reboot of the entire system could be more of an mca 88x issue. My sister had two mca c5 installed with 12 zones and the installer has now done a runner and has not finished the job. Russound s release 7 adds multiple features to cseries. Bluetooth technology offers simple wireless pairing. Scsc5 configuration software is necessary to program the mcac5 system. Programmable options with scsc5 software, scsc5 configuration software, 28 russound mca c5 user and installation manual. The free download is available from the support center at. Building on russounds legendary reliability, simplicity, and sound quality, the advanced mcaseries of multizone controllers now offer lightning fast response time, an array of digital inputs, quicker configuration, and more great content. My russound for pc the myrussound app is the perfect way to control your russound multiroom audio system and any connected sources from your phone or tablet. Page 10 sleep timer diagnostics the mdkc5 provides firmware version information for party mode controller 1 and the keypad. The software allows you to flash the controller and keypad firmware easily. Russound 6zone controller amplifier black mca66 best buy.
The russsound portal is our dealerinstallerdistributor support site, packed with resources to help you get the. Press and hold the power button when on to turn on all the keypads. Russound mca 88x 8 source, 8 zone controller aplifier streamer by russound. Amplifier russound mca c3 user and installation manual 40 pages. The new kt1 c3 provides integrators with a conveniently bundled solution for multiroom audio, with outstanding versatility in an energyefficient chassis that consumes less than one watt in standby mode.
I would like to change the zones names to something more friendly but to do this i need the scsc5 cofig software. Network information such as controller ip do not disturb and mac address are also provided. Rnet source data connections source audio connections the rnet link in and link out can be used to connect the mcac3 to other on the mcac3, sources 1 through 6 have standard stereo audio inputs. Im trying to figure out if the russound mca c3 mca c5 whole home audio systems integrate with the elk m1 gold. Russound mca c3 user and installation manual 231 pages 6 source multizone controller amplifier. Logging into the mca88xs ip address prompts you to enter a password to access the configuration settings. This document center is designed to provide access to any russound product documentation from a single location. Dec 11, 2012 amazon echo dot and 2nd source and hook it up to your existing wired whole home audio system. Buy russound mcac3 6 source 6 zone cseries 110v controller. Russound mcac5 wholehouse audio controller 8 zones updated firmware. Discussions related to the homeseer russound plugin. In addition to dedicated keypads and touchscreen control options, the free my russound app ios and android controls all russound ethernet connected products on the lan including the mca 88 and its source components. Apr, 2016 we had a customer the own a russound mca c3 that we integrated into c4 using the free ev driver.
Buy russound mca 66 6 zone, 6 source controller amplifier. 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. 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. However, the current system for external audio is an apple airport express plugged into the amp directly that i. From what i can tell from the elk documentation, you can control the russound cav and cam models via their serial to ethernet adapters elk. The connection is made source inputs have audio signal sensing. Does homeseer russound plugin work on c3 c5 controllers. I am not sure what sonos to buy, and how to set it up.
Oct 21, 2012 page 1 of 2 russound mca c5 integration with elk m1 gold posted in home automation. This russound mca 66 controller amplifier features 6 audio zones with 2 channels and 20w per zone, so you can connect a variety of media players and speakers for enhanced audio throughout your home. Russound recommends that this update be applied to all mcac3 and mcac5 controllers as well as the x5 streamer amplifier, especially if. Why do i keep losing the gateway connection with russound mcac3. While our office in new hampshire is closed as part of the state of new hampshires stay at home initiative, the russound team is. Remote control programming keys russound mca c3 user and installation manual. All keypads show that they are independently zoned 1 thru 6 with the names identified that we had given. Easy control of any zone source metadata, including album art for supported sources access to system favorites create, edit, or delete any favorites from your. Worked fine, this russound is great unit that sound better than c4 own audio gear but there is an weird issue. Russound mcac3 multizone audio controller amplifier.
Sep 25, 2010 russound will soon ship the kt1 c3 multizone kit, the latest addition to its cseries lineup of multiroom controller amplifiers. All of the information for a specific product is also available on each products web page. View and download russound mca c5 user and installation manual online. Source code for gpl components is available upon request.
Each source has been named and is also identified at each keypad as given. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Control your russound xstream series, mcaseries or cseries mcac3, mca c5 system and all connected sources from the comfort of your ipad, iphone. Russound mcac3 multizone controller amplifier pacific hi fi. Configuration of the mca c3 multizone controller amplifier requires a pc loaded with russound scsc5 configuration software. The amp is a russound mca c5, controlling 6 zones of inceiling speakers. Russound important firmware update for the cseries. Russound mcac3 user and installation manual 9 keypad usage basic operation turn on the zone press the power button on the keypad or press power on the srcc5 remote control to turn on the zone and hear music. The software installer includes 18 files and is usually about 41. Configuration of the mcac5 multizone controller amplifier requires a pc loaded with russound scsc5 configuration software. I have a russound mca c3 6 zone system installed in my new home. The myrussound app is the perfect way to control your russound multiroom audio system and any connected sources from your phone or tablet. The mca 88 features 6 zones of advanced digital amplification, providing 40 watts of power per channel.
Distribution free delivery possible on eligible purchases. They believe their products are the finest of their kind on the. The zone will default to the last playing source before being turned off. We have the mca c3 and six zones running on slk1 keypads and have updated the firmware for the mca c3. However, the current system for external audio is an apple airport express plugged into the amp directly that i can cast spotify to. Oct 01, 2017 my sister had two mca c5 installed with 12 zones and the installer has now done a runner and has not finished the job. The issue is that when one keypad is turned on, all zones turn. Russound cseries firmware update posted in software tracker. Why do i keep losing the gateway connection with russound. Russound mcac3 wholehouse audio controller wantennas and.
View and download russound mca 66 installation manual online. From what i recall, i believe that theyre both rnet devices so it should be similar. Setup was a snap and will be even easier for customers with brand new mca c5s or mca c3 s. I can control the amp via the russound app from both phone and ipad. This now seems to be happening several times a day and the only way to correct the problem is to physically turn the russound s power off and then back on. Im looking to control the russound devices via the m1. Control your russound xstream series, mcaseries or cseries mcac3, mcac5 system and all connected sources from the comfort of your ipad, iphone. This document center is designed to provide access to any russound product documentation from a single.
View and download russound mca 88x installation manual online. The russound mca 66 digital multizone controller amplifier provides up to six zones of distributed audio. If using a russound cseries controller such as the mcac3 or mcac5, you must use russounds scsc5 configuration software to configure the. I previously had a control4 system that was already installed in the house i bought. Russound has released a software update that brings a host of indemand features to several of its most popular products.
Russound mca 66 installation manual 5 programming software advanced configuration options zone and source names a list of predefined names are available and will be visible in the user interfaces. Russound mca c3 wholehouse audiovideo controller wprogramming software rnet. Russound configuration software for mcac5 avforums. Aug 12, 20 russound s release 7 adds multiple features to cseries.
I started using irule last week and my first design was a page to control my 6 zones on my russound mca c3. From the installation menu, choose updating of controller. Scsc5 software is necessary to program the mcac5 system. Favorites alarm sleep timer russound mca c3 user and installation manual. Configuration software for pc programming supported keypads are the mdkc6e and slk1 keypad, my russound ipad application and ts3 touchscreen important note. Scalable to 36 zones, the mca 66 provides numerous options to tailor every room in residential or light commercial distributed audio systems.
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