Russound IR Connections to MCA-C5, Russound MCA-C5User and Installation Manual

IR Connections

IR Connections

Routed IR Outputs

These six routed IR emitter outputs are supported 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 port. Remove the adhesive back at the other end of the emitter and attach the emitter over the source component’s IR window. When using the IR routed outputs, in order to control this source component with IR, the source must be selected at the keypad receiving the command.

Common IR

This output is supported by the MCA-C5 IR engine and supports IR pass- through from any of the IR sources or zones. These allow control of any source equipment without that source being selected on the keypad. The connection for the common IR output is made using an IR emitter with a 3.5mm plug. The Russound 845.1 single IR emitter is recommended, or use an IR connecting block such as the Russound 857 which allows multiple units to be controlled through a common IR output.

The six IR routed outputs are designated to the sources as follows: 1/7, 2/8, 3, 4, 5, 6. Two outputs share sources; if you are using routed IR for more than six sources, use a dual emitter for the two sources that share an IR output.

Note: Since routed outputs 1 and 2 are used for two sources, do not use the same source type for both sources sharing an IR output.

MCA-C5 Controller

IR dual emitter Russound 1584.1

IR emitter Russound 845.1

CD Changer

Media Server

Source 1

Source 7

Source 3

IR Connections to MCA-C5

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