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Six-Source Six-Zone Music Distribution Amplifier The MDS-6 is a six source, six zone music distribution amplifier that will fill your home with the highest quality music of any system being built today. It offers unparalleled features in a price range that is very affordable. It features high quality 40 watt RMS Bi-Polar amplifiers per zone, with i[...]
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TM THIS APP ARA TUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS V ASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APP ARA TUS. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONAL ONL Y! Multiplex Technology Inc., 3001 Enterprise St. Brea, CA 92821 Tel. 800-999-5225 Fax 714-996-4900 SOUND LEVEL [...]
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Page 1 B C TM 120V 50/60Hz 300W Multiplex Technology Inc. MADE IN CHINA DESIGNED IN USA MODEL MDS-6 MULTI-ZONE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR. WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. IR REMOTE OUTPUTS 1 SOURCE OUTPUT PAGE A B DOORBELL STATUS S G +5v G +5v G AUDIO INPUT SWITCH INPUT UNIT ON TRIG[...]
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ZONE 1 L R LEFT - + RIGHT - + ZONE 2 LR LEFT - + RIGHT - + ZONE 3 LR LEFT - + RIGHT - + ZONE 4 LR LEFT - + RIGHT - + ZONE 5 LR LEFT - + RIGHT - + ZONE 6 LR LEFT - + RIGHT - + LINE OUT / SPEAKER OUT 20W/8 OHM X2 20W/8 OHM X2 20W/8 OHM X2 20W/8 OHM X2 20W/8 OHM X2 20W/8 OHM X2 LINE OUT LINE OUT LINE OUT LINE OUT LINE OUT LINE OUT 1.) Line Outputs (Le[...]
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ZONE CONTROLLERS 1 8 OUT 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 I N 123456 MASTER INDIVIDUAL ZONES CONTROLLER SECTION 7.) Master Output - This connector allows the party mode to apply to multiple units if additional units are added. 8.) Master Input - This is for the party mode controller. This controller should be located near the unit and source[...]
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AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR. WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. IR REMOTE OUTPUTS 1 SOURCE OUTPUT SUM OUTPUT A 2 B 3 C 4 D INFRARED (IR) SECTION 16.) Source Output #1 through 4 - This 1/8 2 conductor jack is for the IR emitters and are locked source specific. This is useful in for instance, if you have 2 or more of the [...]
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MDS-6 INSTALLATION MANUAL TM[...]
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Page 1 MDS-6 Installation Manual Recommended Cables: Category-5 or Category-3 (4 twisted pair stranded), shielded or unshielded. 16-4 or (2) 16-2 speaker cables. To keep the installation process as simple as possible for first time users, please follow these simple steps. These instructio ns are written assuming that you are using the MCS-1 control[...]
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Master In/Out: The master controller input will accept a seventh MCS-1 controller. This controller will then become a master control for the entire system. If Source 1 is selected on this controller, all zones will switch to Source 1. If volume up is pressed, all zones will go up and visa versa volume down will lower all zones. If mute is pre[...]
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Page 3 IR Emitter Modulation Frequency - these are factory set to give optimum preformance of the emitters. Factory setting is 40KHz. Range is 32 KHz full CCW to 65 KHz full CW. Doorbell Level - adjust to onboard doorbell chime to appropriate level. Factory setting -10db Page Level - adjust to set page level to appropriate level. Factory setting is[...]
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Page 4 PAGE OUT SPEAKER OUT DOORBELL + + + - - - STRIKE 1 STRIKE 2 CHIMES AUDIO MUTE DOORBELL A DOORBELL B UNIT ON TRIGGER ON + - MDS-6 Door-Tel +15VDC + - 9VDC-12VDC /100mA POWER SUPPLY 15VDC POWER SUPPLY - + 470 1/2W THIS IS ALTERNATIVE WIRING USING EXISTING POWER SUPPLY. THIS SUPPLY IS NOT NEEDED USING ALTERNATE WIRING. + - DOORBELL BUTTON Stand[...]
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MCS-1 1.) IR Sensor - This is an Infrared Sensor window. We suggest you aim the external remote control directly at this window to pass commands back to and through the unit. 2.) Source Selector Buttons (1 - 6) - These buttons will select the source you want to listen to. Individual key caps (supplied with the unit) will allow you to customize?[...]
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MCS-2 CONTROLLER The left side of this controller is identical to the MCS-1 consult last page. Page 6 8.) Reset 9.) Clear 10.) Clone RX 11.) Clone TX 12.) Clone/Learn LED 13.) OK LED 14.) Learn Button 15.) IR Sensor LED 16.) Numeric Entry 17.) Enter Button 18.) Macro Button 19.) Skip Backward 20.) Skip Forward 21.) Power On 22.) Reverse 23.) Forwar[...]
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MCS-2 CONTROLLER (contd) 16.) Numeric Entry Keys (0 - 9) - Depending on the mode you are in these keys will allow direct track access on a CD, an individual station on TV or DSS, or a station on a tuner, etc. If you are in the macro mode, these will allow direct access to your stored macros. 17.) Enter button - Working in conjunction with the nu[...]
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The MCS-2 controller is designed to learn and store IR codes for virtually any piece of audio/video equipment. This enables the individual programming and use of multiple functions for all of your source components. Programming Individual Functions 1) Press the learn button on the controller. The left, red Clone/Learn LED will begin fla[...]
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MACRO PROGRAMMING The MCS-2 has 16 programmable macro memories. It will automatically transmit a series of 20 commands deep. To enter the macro mode - press macro and the either the 0 through 9 buttons OR the device source keys (1-6). You can insert a delay time from 1 to 99 seconds between steps (the default is .5 sec.) to suit their specialized n[...]
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Page 10 1) Remove the Decora cover plate, and controller face plate. 2) Place your wireless remote in learn mode. 3) Select the device bank button to program (i.e. TV, VCR, Tuner, Aux, etc.) on the wireless remote. 4) Select the button to be programmed on the learning remote. (i.e. 1-6, mute, or volume up and down) 5) While holding the wireless rem[...]
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Can I control volume and source selection with a wireless remote? Y es, the MCS-1 and the MCS-2 controllers have a built-in IR emitter that will teach learning remote the ChannelPlus IR codes for volume, source selection, and mute. How do I control IR if I am using more than one MDS-6 amplifier? The best solution is to use Y cords with two 1/[...]
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Page 12 What does it mean if the red power LED is lit on the controller , but none of the source LEDs is lit? This condition indicates that the controller is muted. Press the mute button to turn off the mute in that zone at which point one of the source LEDs should light. If this doesnt solve the problem, and you are usin[...]
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INSTALLATION NOTES Date of Purchase: _________ Date of Install: ____________ Serial Number of Unit: __________________________________ Installing Company: ___________________ Name: __________ Installers Address: __________________________________________________ Installers Phone: ___________________________ Source #1: ________________________[...]
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SPECIFICATIONS Po wer Output: 20 Wa tts at 8 ohms x 12 F requency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 1 dB) T .H.D.: 0.2% or less @ rated power Signal/Noise Ratio: >80 dB (A weighted) Slew Rate: 10V/u sec. Input Impedance: 10k Ohms Input Sensitivity: -10 dBv for rated output V oltage T rigger In: 5 volts to 12 v olts V oltage T rigger Out: 5 volts const[...]