Russound MBX-AMP Wi-Fi Streaming Zone Amplifier Guide d'installation

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Installation Guide

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NOTICE:

IF YOU ARE NOT A RUSSOUND CERTIFIED INSTALLER,

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL AND CONFIGURE THIS PRODUCT

INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR PRODUCT INSTALLATION

There are two things that must be done at the time of installation of this product that require a working internet connection:

1. Enter valid Russound Certied Installer credentials. The MBX-AMP is shipped in a locked state. It cannot be operated

without rst being congured by a Russound Certied Installer.

If you are a custom installation professional and wish to become authorized as a Russound Certied Installer, please contact

your Russound Sales Representative for more information.

Note: If you are a Russound Certied Installer and you plan on installing this product on a job site that may not have working

internet access, please congure the unit at your shop or other location where internet access is available BEFORE you take it to

the job site.

2. Firmware may be updated easily through Web Cong conguration. An internet connection is required for obtaining

the most recent rmware.

Note: If an internet connection will not be available at the place of installation, please download the latest rmware from the

Russound website to a laptop before going to the job site.

Russound Certied Installer credentials must be entered

through the Web Cong conguration web pages.

When the MBX-AMP is shipped from Russound, it will only

operate in a "locked" state. In this state, no audio or control is

available. In order to unlock the system, valid Russound Certied

Installer credentials must be entered using our convenient Web

Cong browser-based conguration utility.

When the MBX-AMP is rst powered on, a message will appear

on any compatible user interfaces and the MyRussound App

indicating that the device must be unlocked. The message

will contain the IP address of the controller. Using your mobile

device or computer, browse to the controller’s IP address (type

http:// and then the IP address).

If you are using the MyRussound App, the IP address appears

as a link that will direct you to Web Cong via your local web

browser.

If you do not have a valid Russound Certied Installer

credential, please contact your Russound Sales Representative.

LOCKDOWN FEATURE

Lockdown Feature

MBX-AMP

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Table of Contents

Product Overview ...............................................................................3

Web Conguration..............................................................................4

Ethernet Connection and Factory Reset ..................................... 5

Installation Overview ......................................................................... 6

Installation and First Time Setup .............................................7-12

Conguration ...............................................................................13-14

Troubleshooting ................................................................................15

Audio Connection with MCA-Series Controllers ....................16

Additional Audio Connections .....................................................17

IR Learning .................................................................................... 18-19

Network Best Practices ....................................................................17

Technical Specications ..................................................................18

Safety Instructions ..................................................................... 22-24

Limited Warranty ...............................................................................25

TABLE OF CONTENTS / PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Overview

The MBX-AMP Wi-Fi Streaming Zone Amplier is designed

to oer a simple-to-install and simple-to-congure

streaming media solution to add high quality streaming

audio anywhere in the home. Additionally, the advanced

TV integration features enable the MBX-AMP to share

speakers between your TV and your audio system easily

without having to use any additional hardware or control

system. Just use the included Infrared Sensor and quickly

teach the MBX-AMP your remote control's volume and mute

commands. It's that easy.

The MBX-AMP allows for expansion to up to 32 streaming

rooms of audio in a single installation with any combination

of other MBX-Series® streaming products from Russound.

When paired with a Russound multi-room controller, system

expansion is possible up to 8 independent audio sources

and up to 48 total rooms of audio.

I addition to oering streaming audio from popular internet

sources, the MBX-AMP also oers streaming of local UPnP™-

compliant audio. In addition, a built-in USB port allows users

to connect an external ash drive or an externally-powered

USB hard drive for use as additional music sources.

Features

• Connect your TV's digital audio output to improve your

TV's sound quality and to share your speakers with your

premium audio system.

• External IR Sensor included to use the MBX-AMP with your

current remote control for Volume/Mute commands• Built-

in AirPlay streaming with full metadata to iOS/Android apps

or XTSPlus touchscreens

• Built-in Chromecast for Audio support with full metadata

to iOS/Android apps or XTSPlus touchscreens

• Bluetooth Audio

• Hi-Res audio streaming support up to 24-bit/192 kHz

• USB for Flash or external USB Hard drive-based music

collections

• Digital (PCM) and Analog Stereo Inputs

• Digital or analog output

• Controllable with the MyRussound App and fully

compatible with the Russound XTSPlus in-wall touchscreen

• Bass, Treble, and Loudness settings available through the

MyRussound App

• Supports local favorites

• Onboard browser-based conguration, accessible from a

smartphone or tablet

• Mix and match with other MBX-Series® components for

versatile system designs

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Key Programming Features

The MBX-AMP has a programming feature called Web

Config. Web Config is an onboard hosted web page used

for unlocking and configuring the MBX-AMP. Web Config

can be accessed by entering the IP address or Hostname

in any web browser on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop that

is connected to the same network as the MBX-AMP. Using

Web Config, the MBX-AMP can be completely configured,

quickly and easily, from the palm of your hand.

For more information, refer to the installation manual of your

specific Russound controller.

Web Cong Features

• General Network Configuration (DHCP/static IP)

• Firmware Updates

• Zone or Source Mode

• Assign Device Name

• Zone/Source Volume Trim

• Set AirPlay Password

MBX-AMP Status

MBX-AMP-5FBC

Web Config status page.

WEB CONFIGURATION

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Ethernet Connection

The Ethernet connection is used for configuration and

programming as well as for enabling control via the

MyRussound App or the XTSPlus Touchscreen. The default

network setting is DHCP-enabled, but the MBX-AMP can be

configured with a static IP address using the Web Config

tool. The Ethernet connection is also used for the built-

in streaming services and for playing any music stored

on connected network drives using UPnP. The ethernet

connection is the preferred method of network connection,

but the MBX-AMP is fully Wi-Fi certified and its advanced

2.4Ghz/5Ghz dual-band 802.11ac radio can be used in any

installation where running a network cable is difficult or

impractical.

Factory Reset

The factory reset button has three functions. A 1-second

press will initiate a device reboot. A 3-second press and hold

will restore network settings to DHCP. A 10-second press

and hold will completely reset the MBX-AMP to its factory

default settings.

Note: Performing a factory reset will restore the unit to its

factory default settings. The unit will require valid Russound

Certied Installer credentials in order to be unlocked and

congured again. The factory reset will also delete all

personal information including service account settings and

passwords.

ETHERNET CONNECTION AND FACTORY RESET

Ethernet port

Factory Reset

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Important Considerations

1. Disconnect the power cord before making any wiring

connections to the MBX-AMP.

2. Verify that all connections and polarity are correct.

3. Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to prevent

humming caused by induced noise.

4. Label wires appropriately, on both ends of the wire run.

5. Avoid running 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.

Mounting Options

The MBX-AMP can be mounted on a table-top or shelf, but

can also be wall-mounted using the included brackets or

mounted in a rack by using a 2U or larger rack shelf. A 2U

or larger rack shelf is required to assure that there is proper

ventilation and airow above the unit.

The MBX-AMP can also be mounted into a structured wiring

can. When installed, the mounting brackets have a 6" on-

center separation between the mounting holes.

Wall

When mounting the unit, mount it so that the brackets are at

the top and the MBX-AMP hangs from the brackets.

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Step 1. Connect your Loudspeakers to your MBX-AMP

Speakers connect to the MBX-AMP using two wires, a positive

(+) and a negative (-). Remove approximately 3/8" (10mm) of

insulation from the ends of both conductors of the speaker

wire and twist the bare wires of each cable tightly. Loosen the

right positive speaker terminal and insert the corresponding

bare speaker wire into the gap on the side of the terminal.

Tighten the terminal. Repeat for the right negative terminal

and then repeat the process for the left positive and negative

terminals.

Make certain that no bare cable strands touch any additional

speaker terminals or wires.

Step 2.

Insert the power cable into the rear socket of the MBX-AMP

and insert the other end into your AC wall outlet.

The MBX-AMP will take about 30 seconds to fully power

up. When ready, the front panel LED will illuminate either

green or yellow. Green means that a network connection

has been made and yellow means that the unit is ready but

not yet connected to a wired or wi-fi network. See below for

Network Connection information.

Step 3. Network Connections

The MBX-AMP requires a network connection in order to

use the MyRussound app or an XTSPlus touchscreen for

system control. The network connection is also used for

accessing all streaming audio sources other than Bluetooth

or any connected USB drives. The MBX-AMP works with

Wired Ethernet connections (preferred) or with wireless

connections using Wi-Fi.

A. Wired Ethernet Connection (Preferred)

Connect an Ethernet cable from an open network port to

the port labeled “LAN” on the rear of the MBX-AMP. The

front panel LED of the MBX-AMP will turn green when the

network connection is successfully established.

B. Wi-Fi Connections

The MBX-AMP can also be connected to the network utilizing

Wi-Fi. There are four ways to configure the Wi-Fi settings.

The easiest method is using a phone/tablet to transfer

existing Wi-Fi settings.

Option B1 Recommended for all systems

The MBX-AMP can be quickly added to an existing Wi-Fi

network by utilizing the Google Home app. The Google

Home app is also used to configure the MBX-AMP’s for

Chromecast Built-in for Audio. If you do not yet have the

Google Home app on your device, download and install it

from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Open the Google Home app and it will automatically

discover the MBX-AMP on your network. It will be listed as

“MBX-AMP-XXXX”, with XXXX being the last 4 digits of the

MAC ID of the MBX-AMP. This is done in order to make it

easier to identify multiple MBX devices when configuring a

large system in a home.

1. From the Google Home app, find your MBX-AMP either

on the main screen or under “Devices” and choose “Set Up”.

2. Choose a name for the MBX-AMP. The name you

choose will be name that is visible within the MyRussound

app and any other network based interface to identify the

MBX-AMP. There is a list of possible room names as well

as an option to use a custom name “Add a custom room”.

Sample Google Home screen

showing a newly discovered MBX-AMP

MBX-AMP-8BC4

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Note: If using Chromecast (Recommended), open your Google Home

app on your phone/tablet and follow the prompts to add your MBX-

AMP to your list of devices.

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Option B3 (Using a soft access point)

The MBX-AMP will broadcast an SSID of “MBX-AMP-XXXX.

h013"” with XXXX being the last 4 digits of the MAC ID of

the device.

1. From your phone/tablet connect to the MBX-AMP-

XXXX.h013 Wi-Fi network.

2. From a browser on your phone/tablet, navigate to

“http://192.168.255.249” to access the Web Config page

of your MBX-AMP. You can access the network settings

by navigating to Admin-Networking. It is recommended

to use “Automatic” as the Networking Type. Select the

Wi-Fi network you would like to connect to and enter the

appropriate password.

3. Select “Apply” to apply the new settings and the MBX-

AMP will reboot and attempt to connect to the Wi-Fi

network. The front panel LED of the MBX-AMP will turn

green when a successful connection has been made.

Option B4 (Configuring using a wired connection)

Connect the MBX-AMP to the network using a wired

connection and then use Web Config to access the MBX-

AMP settings and enter the appropriate network SSID

and password settings. These settings are accessed in the

Admin-Networking section.

4. After selecting the name, the next step is connecting to

Wi-Fi. Choose the Wi-Fi network you would like to connect

to, or enter the appropriate connection information

manually and follow the prompts to continue. The MBX-

AMP will attempt to connect to the selected network and

the front panel LED will turn green when the connection

is successful.

Option B2 (iOS devices only)

1. From an iOS device that is on the Wi-Fi network that

you would like to use with the MBX-AMP, go to Settings –

Wi-Fi – Set up new Airplay speaker. The MBX-AMP will be

listed there as “MBX-AMP-XXXX” with XXXX being the last

4 digits of the MAC ID.

2. Select the MBX-AMP you want to configure.

3. Rename the MBX-AMP according to the room where it

is located. For example, "Kitchen".

4. Follow the prompts to connect to the appropriate Wi-Fi

network.

5. The MBX-AMP will attempt to connect to the selected

network and the front panel LED will turn green when the

connection is successful.

INSTALLATION

*During the setup process, the MBX-AMP will play a tone in order

to confirm that you are configuring the proper device. In order

for this tone to be heard, the MBX-AMP must be connected to

loudspeakers.

3. We suggest naming the MBX-AMP as that particular

room, such as “Kitchen”.

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Network Connection Type

The first selection to make is the type of network connection

you would like to use. There are three possible options:

Automatic (Default) – Automatic is the preferred setting

for almost all systems. When set to “automatic”, either a

wired or wireless connection can be used and the MBX-AMP

will prioritize the wired connection whenever it is present.

If a wired connection is not available, the MBX-AMP will

use the currently configured Wi-Fi settings to attempt to

connect to the network.

Wired – When set to “Wired”, the Wi-Fi connection will be

disabled. The only connection method available will be the

Wired Ethernet connection. This option is recommended

for all rack-based installations or whenever Wi-Fi network

pollution might be an issue and you want to reduce the

number of available Wi-Fi devices in the local environment.

Wi-Fi – When set to “Wi-Fi”, the Wired Ethernet connection

will be disabled. This setting should only be used in

environments when you want to disable physical access to

the network connection such as a commercial installation.

This setting is NOT recommended for typical usage.

First Time Setup

The first time that a user navigates to the MBX-AMP Web

Config page, Web Config will open automatically in First

Time Setup mode.

First Time Setup is designed to help configure a few basic

system settings as well as to provide for a quick method of

enabling Chromecast Built-in for Audio.

Using a web browser from any device (phone, tablet, or

computer) that is on the same network as the MBX-AMP,

navigate to the MBX-AMP’s Web Config page by entering

one of the following:

1. MBX-AMP IP address – Example: if the IP address is

192.168.0.105, enter http://192.168.0.105 into the web

browser. If you don’t know the IP address, you can use

a network scanning app such as Fing (Free for iOS and

Android) to discover the IP address.

2. MBX-AMP Hostname – The hostname is printed on a

label on the bottom of the MBX-AMP. The hostname is

formatted as MBX-AMP-XXXX where XXXX is the last four

digits of the MBX-AMP’s MAC ID. Example: If the hostname

is MBX-AMP-1234, enter http://MBX-AMP-1234 into the web

browser.

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TIME SETUP

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Device Name

The first item you will see on the first time setup screen is

the device name. The default device name is the hostname

MBX-AMP-XXXX. If you edited the name using Google

Home, or in your Apple configuration in the Installation

steps above, the name will be whatever you entered. The

name can be edited here or changed at any time in the

future using Web Config.

We suggest naming the MBX-AMP for the room or area

of the house where it is used. For example, "Kitchen" or

"Dining Room".

The name you choose will be the name that is visible within

the MyRussound app when controlling the MBX-AMP and

also the name that will appear in apps when attempting to

cast or stream audio from a phone or tablet. The name can

be changed at any time.

Networking

Because the MBX-AMP is already on the network (or you

wouldn’t be able to get to the First Time Setup screen), the

primary reason for making a change on this page is if you

have connected via a wired connection and want to input

a Wi-Fi configuration SSID and password to use the MBX-

AMP with Wi-Fi. It is also possible to modify DHCP settings

here and set a static IP for either the wired connection,

the wireless connection, or both. These settings can be

changed again at any time in Web Config.

Type – The default type of networking is automatic. This

is recommended for almost all installations. When set to

“automatic”, the MBX-AMP will always prioritize a Wired

Ethernet connection if available. If a wired connection is

not available, it will attempt to connect to the last properly

configured Wi-Fi network. Because it works with both types

of connections and prioritizes wired whenever it is available,

the “automatic” setting is always recommended.

When set to “Wired”, the MBX-AMP’s Wi-Fi radio will be

disabled. The only way to connect the MBX-AMP to a

network will be by use of the Wired Ethernet connection.

When set to “Wireless”, the MBX-AMP will disable the

Ethernet port and will only be able to connect to a network

using Wi-Fi.

FIRST TIME SETUP

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Adding Wi-Fi configuration info

Under “Wireless”, choose “Select Wi-Fi”. A list of available

Wi-Fi networks will appear. If you would like to manually

enter an SSID and password, simply select “Enter Manual

SSID” from the choices and enter the network configuration

information following the user prompts.

Note: If you enter new Wi-Fi information here and apply

the changes, your MBX-AMP will attempt to connect to

that Wi-Fi network and its network IP address will change.

If necessary, enter the new IP address or hostname in your

browser again in order to return to the First Time Setup

screen.

Date and Time

From the drop-down menu’s select the country where the

MBX-AMP is located as well as the region. This information

will allow the MBX-AMP to automatically keep its date and

time information accurate at all times.

FIRST TIME SETUP

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Firmware Update

The MBX-AMP will automatically verify if it is running the

most up-to-date firmware. If it is, you’ll see the message

“Software is up to date”. Otherwise, select the update to get

the latest firmware. It is ALWAYS recommended to run the

most recent available firmware on your MBX-AMP and other

Russound devices.

Updating the unit will not erase any of the settings or

configuration steps that you have already done.

Select “Done” to exit the First Time Setup menu and

the MBX-AMP will take you to Status Page for further

configuration steps. The first step in the Status Page is

unlocking the product for use.

Lockdown Feature

The MBX-AMP is a specialized audio device designed to be

installed and congured by a Russound Certied Installer. In

order to guarantee that an audio system is properly installed

and congured to interact with all of your other home

devices, it must be installed and congured by a professional.

When the MBX-AMP is shipped from Russound, it will only

operate in a "locked" state. In this state, no audio or control

is available. In order to unlock the system, valid Russound

Certied Installer credentials must be entered using our

convenient Web Cong browser-based conguration utility.

If you do not have a valid Russound Certied Installer

credential, please contact your Russound Sales

Representative.

Note: If you are a Russound Certied Installer and you plan

on installing this product on a job site that may not have

working internet access, please congure the unit at your

shop or other location where internet access is available

BEFORE you take it to the job site.

FIRST TIME SETUP

CONFIGURATION

Conguring Streaming Service Accounts

(Optional)

Spotify® – Spotify account credentials are entered in the Spotify

app on your phone, tablet, or PC. No additional information

needs to be entered on the MBX-AMP. Note that the MBX-

AMP Device Name that you set in Web Config will be the same

name that appears in the Spotify Connect menu as an available

selection, for example “Kitchen”, “Bedroom”, “Patio”, etc. This

same name is also the name used when connecting to the MBX-

AMP via Apple AirPlay.

SiriusXM® – SiriusXM account credentials are entered by using

the MyRussound App or a connected Russound XTSPlus in-wall

touchscreen. Select the MBX-AMP as the active audio source

and then choose “SiriusXM” from its menu. If no account

information has been entered, a login screen will be displayed.

vTuner® – No account information is needed to access vTuner

internet radio. If you wish to associate an MBX-AMP with a

vTuner account so that you can share vTuner favorites across

multiple devices, you can select “Get Access Code” from the

MBX-AMP vTuner menu and enter that code at http://russound.

vtuner.com to associate an MBX-AMP with your vTuner account.

TuneIn® – No account information is needed to access TuneIn

internet radio. If you wish to associate an MBX-AMP with a

TuneIn account so that you can share TuneIn favorites across

multiple devices, you can select “Account Association” from the

MBX-AMP TuneIn menu and enter that code in your account

settings page at http://www.tunein.com to associate an MBX-

AMP with your TuneIn account.

Deezer® – A Deezer subscription is required to use

Deezer on your device. First, head to deezer.com/offers

and sign up to start your free trial*. Next, Deezer account

credentials are entered by using the MyRussound app or a

connected Russound XTSPlus in-wall touchscreen. Select

the MBX-AMP as the active audio source and then choose

“Deezer” from its menu. If no account information has

been entered previously, a login screen will be displayed.

*terms and conditions apply

Listening to AirPlay Streaming

The MBX-AMP supports Apple's AirPlay technology. AirPlay

enables you to listen to your iTunes library or other audio

content from any AirPlay-enabled Apple device through

the MBX-AMP. With AirPlay, your iOS device becomes

anextension of your audio system.

MBX-AMP

Using AirPlay will instantly turn on the MBX-AMP and start

playing music from your phone, tablet, or computer.

When AirPlay is selected from iTunes or an iOS mobile

device and music is sent to the MBX-AMP, the MBX-AMP will

activate and select the internal streamer as the source.

When the MBX-AMP is actively streaming AirPlay, the

volume control on the MBX-AMP and the AirPlay-enabled

device are linked, which means a change in volume on the

AirPlay-enabled device will also change the volume level of

the MBX-AMP and vice versa.

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AirPlay Password

The MBX-AMP supports an optional AirPlay password

feature that when set, requires a password in order for an

iOS device to stream to the MBX-AMP using AirPlay. You’ll

find the AirPlay password settings using Web Config in the

“Setup” tab.

Under AirPlay Password, enter the desired password. When

a password has been configured, any time that the MBX-

AMP is selected from the list of available AirPlay devices, a

message will appear on the iOS device, prompting for the

AirPlay password. Once the correct password is entered,

the iOS device can successfully stream music to the MBX-

AMP. The iOS device will retain the password for future use.

Multiple Streaming Products

Note that account settings are individual settings for

each MBX-AMP or other Russound MBX-Series® streaming

product. If you have multiple MBX-Series® devices, each

must be configured with the appropriate account login

information. This is done so that each device can have its

own independent user in a home so that users will not have

to share accounts or favorites with anyone else in the home.

The ideal installation is for each user in a home to have their

own personal MBX-Series® streaming device so that each

user always has access to their favorite music selections.

Using Bluetooth

In order to pair a Bluetooth device with the MBX-AMP, you

must enter Bluetooth Pairing Mode. To enter pairing mode,

press and hold the outermost buttons on the MBX-AMP

front panel (Favorite 1 and Volume Up) for a few seconds

until the front panel LED on the MBX-AMP blinks blue twice.

The MBX-AMP is now in pairing mode. Use your phone/

tablets Bluetooth pairing process to discover the MBX-AMP

and complete the pairing.

Using Quick Access Buttons

The MBX-AMP has two front-panel buttons for quick access

to up to 2 favorite audio sources. The buttons operate like

radio preset buttons. Press and hold one of the buttons

to store the currently playing selection. A quick tap of that

button will let you quickly access and start playing that

selection again at any time.

DHCP Reset

A DHCP Reset can be performed using the factory reset

button on the rear panel of the MBX-AMP.

If your MBX-AMP cannot communicate on the network, you

can reset its DHCP connection by pressing and holding the

Reset button on the rear of the MBX-AMP for 3 seconds and

then releasing it. This will restore the MBX-AMP to a DHCP

connection from a static IP connection. This will also reset

the network connection type to "Automatic" so that a wired

Ethernet connection can easily be made. Performing the

DHCP reset will also delete Wi-Fi conguration information

so that the device can be congured for a new wireless

connection. Refer to “Wi-Fi Connections” on page 7 for more

information on connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

Factory Reset

For a full factory reset, erasing all conguration settings, and

re-locking the MBX-AMP:

Press and hold the Reset button on the rear of the MBX-

AMP for 10 seconds. The Red Status LED will light and the

MBX-AMP will reboot on its own.

Note: Performing a factory reset will restore the unit to its factory

default settings. The unit will require valid Russound Certied

Installer credentials in order to be unlocked and congured again.

The factory reset will also delete all personal information including

service account settings and passwords.

CONFIGURATION

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General Troubleshooting

This chart explains the operation of the LED:

TROUBLESHOOTING

System Status Yellow Green Red Blue Purple Cyan

Booting ON

- - - - -

Ready

- - - - - -

Streaming Source is Active

- - - -

Bluetooth Streaming

- - -

- -

Bluetooth Pairing

- - -

Blinking

- -

Bluetooth Paused

Blinking

- -

Digital Input Active

- - - - -

Group/Party Mode

- - - -

Standby Mode

- -

- - -

Firmware Update

Blinking

- - - -

Network Error Blinking

- - - - -

Check for rmware updates available to make sure that your Russound

product is always up to date and to take advantage of any additional features

or supporting services that may be available.

Many issues can be resolved by power cycling the MBX-AMP by disconnecting

the power supply, waiting 15 seconds and re-connecting the power supply.

For networking issues, resetting network gear in the home such as the router

or any switches between the MBX-AMP and the router may also resolve any

issues.

If you have the MBX-AMP congured with a static IP address and do not

remember the settings, you can reset the MBX-AMP to DHCP by pressing and

holding the rear panel Reset button for 3 seconds. If there are any issues

reconnecting to the MBX-AMP after resetting to DHCP, unplug the MBX-AMP

from the network and re-connect it, or try power cycling the network router

to force a new DHCP connection.

Conguration Password

Within Web Cong, there is an option in the

Setup-Systems Settings menu to Enable/

Disable the Conguration Password. This

password is disabled by default but can be

enabled to prevent inadvertent changes to

the MBX-AMP conguration. This is a simple

password system to make certain that you

want to make changes to key conguration

settings before making changes. The

password is static and cannot be changed.

The conguration password, when enabled,

is: russound123

When enabled, this password must be entered

in order to change any conguration settings.

Power

As an advanced networking device, the MBX-

AMP is designed to be left on at all times.

This allows instant access to your favorite

streaming audio sources at any time and is

especially useful due to the fact that most

installations involve locating the MBX-AMP in

remote locations of the home where it would

be dicult to know if it is powered on or o

or to know its current status.

The MBX-AMP has several options for

entering a low-power mode after a specied

period of time without being in use. These

options are congurable in the "Setup"

section of WebCong.

After the number of minutes congured

in "Idle Timeout" in the Admin section of

WebCong has passed without any active

audio source in use, the MBX-AMP will enter

network standby mode automatically. In this

mode the power consumption of the device

will be 1.9W.

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MBX-AMP

CAT-5

Output

Speaker Pair

Phone or Tablet

Wireless network

router

WAN

AUDIO CONNECTIONS WITH MCASERIES CONTROLLER

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The MBX-AMP can be used with a Russound MCA-Series

controller and supported user interfaces to access

all features and provide amplication for speakers in

multiple locations.

Use this diagram as an example of possible wiring

connections when using a Russound controller with

your MBX-AMP.

ADDITIONAL CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

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Sensor

Remote Control

Connecting the SLM-1 IR Sensor

Note: Before connecting or disconnecting the SLM-1 IR Sensor or any

other device wiring, make sure that the power cord is disconnected from

the MBX-AMP rst. Once all connections have been made and veried,

re-connect the MBX-AMP power cord.

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IR LEARNING

IR Learning

The MBX-AMP is designed to be used with virtually all

standard remote controls such as a cable box or satellite

TV remote control or even a television’s original remote

control. The MBX-AMP can be taught the commands for

Volume +, Volume-, and Mute. With these three commands,

you can easily share your room’s loudspeakers between

your TV and your Russound MBX multiroom audio system.

Steps to teach the IR commands to your MBX-AMP

1. Hold Volume + and Play/Pause on front panel of the MBX

AMP to enter IR learning mode. When in IR learning mode the

LED should blink green slowly. The device will exit IR learning

mode in 10 seconds if nothing is pressed so observe the LED

while setting up.

2. Tap random buttons on the 3rd party remote to establish

the remote is there (this rst step does not learn any buttons).

You can also do this by holding down one random remote

button until the IR input picks up the signal. The LED should

fast blink green twice (1 second) then continue blinking

slowly.

Remote Control

The LED should fast blink green twice (1 second)

then continue blinking slowly.

Tap random buttons on the 3rd party remote

to establish the remote is there

(this rst step does not learn any buttons).

Front Panel Of MBX-AMP

Sensor

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IR LEARNING

3. Press the ‘volume up’ button on your 3rd party remote

pointed at IR input. The LED should fast blink green twice

(1 second) then continue blinking slowly.Press the ‘volume

down’ button on your 3rd party remote pointed at IR input.

The LED should fast blink green twice (for 1 second) then

continue blinking slowly. Press the ‘mute’ button on your 3rd

party remote pointed at the IR input. The LED should blink

green twice (for 1 second) then continue blinking slowly.

4. The LED blinks green 6 more times when IR learning is

complete and successful.

5. Test the buttons you just learned to make sure they were

learned properly.

Russound IR Commands

It is possible to add additional remote control functionality

to the MBX-AMP by using standard Russound IR commands

such as those of the Russound USRC remote control. These

IR commands can be used for the same buttons that are

available on the front panel of the MBX-AMP: Play, Pause

Favorite 1 (F1) and Favorite 2 (F2), Volume Up, Volume Down,

and Mute.

LED Blinks Green x6

Sensor

The LED should fast blink green twice (1 second)

then continue blinking slowly.

Sensor

The LED should fast blink green twice (1 second)

then continue blinking slowly.

Sensor

The LED should fast blink green twice (1 second)

then continue blinking slowly.

NETWORKING BEST PRACTICES

Networking Best Practices

Some of the most common problems can be caused by

network conguration and out-of-date rmware. Improper

network conguration can prevent MBX-Series® devices

from connecting and communicating on the network.

The rst step for troubleshooting is to check networking

connections and power cycle the equipment to check for

proper communication.

A dedicated wireless 802.11n or 802.11ac compatible

router is recommended. The reason for this is that ISP

supplied modem/router combination devices may have

incompatible settings that can cause issues with MBX-Series

or similar devices connecting or communicating across the

network. It is recommended not to use these modem/router

combination devices, because the end user may not have

access to all services of the device. The ISP may have sole

control over the device settings and send updates to reset,

reinitialize, or replace the device at their discretion.

Check for rmware updates available for your Russound

equipment to make sure they are up-to-date in order to

take advantage of any additional features and supported

services.

Use a network discovery and IP scanning application that

can assist to better understand the network, such as FING.

http://overlooksoft.com/FING is free and available for iOS

and Android and can assist in identifying devices on the

network and if there are any IP addressing conicts.

Bandwidth:

Audio streaming uses substantially less network bandwidth

than video streaming or large le transfers. Typical audio

streams range from 64 kbps to 160 kbps for most streaming

services and hi-res audio streams typically max out at 320

kbps. This compares to video streaming which will typically

range from 1.5 to 3 Mbps for SD, 5 Mbps or more for HD and

even 25 Mbps or higher for Ultra HD.

Video consumes much more bandwidth overall than audio.

Satellite Internet Service

Due to the inherent high-latency nature of Satellite Internet

Service, it is generally incompatible with reliable and

enjoyable audio streaming. Russound therefore does not

recommend utilizing any of its streaming audio solutions

in systems that rely solely on a satellite internet connection.

For installations where satellite internet service is the only

available option, Russound recommends using UPnP-

based NAS drives, ash drives, or AirPlay/casting-type

solutions from a dedicated audio source rather than internet

streaming.

Router Conguration:

A few routers may need additional conguration to prevent

incompatibility or intermittent connection issues. Access

the router and check user accessible settings that enable

support for Multicast or IGMP and enable them or check for

options that may be actively ltering these protocols and

disable those lters. Check for other options that could have

an eect on communication: Options such as UPnP should

be enabled Options such as IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping,

Multicast Filtering or WMM Proxy should be disabled.

Glossary

Multicast: The delivery of a message or information to a group of

destination computers simultaneously in a single transmission from

the source.

Unicast: The delivery of a message or information which is sent from

one point to another point An example would be connecting to an IP

address of a URL such as www.google.com.

IGMP: Internet Group Management Protocol is an integral part of

IP Multicast and is used for one-to-many networking applications

such as online streaming audio and video, gaming, and allows

more ecient use of resources when supporting these types of

applications.

WMM: Wireless Media Management is designed to support

consumer and corporate applications and works with 802.11a,

802.11b and 802.11g. The specication provides basic prioritization

of data packets based on four categories - voice, video, best eort

and background.

UPnP: Universal Plug and Play uses Multicast and allows media

servers and streaming devices to communicate.

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