Xantech MRAUDIO8X8M manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL MRC88m MODEL MRAUDIO8x8m EIGHT ZONE – EIGHT SOURCE AUDIO & AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS[...]

Page: 2 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFO RE OPERATING EQUIPMENT CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALI FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an e quilateral triangl[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 3 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIP MENT ............................................................. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................... ...........[...]

Page: 4 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation DB9 Serial Connection .......................................................................................................... ......................37 USB Serial Connec tion .......................................................................................................... ..[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 5 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Paste .......................................................................................................................... .................................. 53 E DITING C OMMANDS ( IN T HE M ACRO C OMMAND L IST W INDOW ) .........................................................5[...]

Page: 6 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PROGRAMMING INTERNAL AMPLIFIER COMMA NDS ..................................................................................... 71 ZONE EXPANSION (CONNECTING MU LTIPLE MRC88M CONTROLLER S) ................................................. 73 P ROGRAMMING IN EXPANDED M ODE ..............[...]

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Page: 8 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 1: General Information & Features GENERAL INFORMATION The Xantech MRC88m System is the next generation in W hole-house A udio/ V ideo E ntertainment ( WAVE™ ) family of products - the first being the M RC44. This i s a revolutionary whole-house audio/video entertain ment [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 9 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation IMPORTANT NOTE: A MRC88m Syst em can be a single controller with keypads for up to Eight zones or two connected controllers and keypads for up to Sixteen z ones. There are three different setup modes in the Dragon Drop-IR Software. The Basic mode allows quick setup a nd programming for[...]

Page: 10 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation SYSTEM OVERVIEW The MRC88m is a Eight-source Eight-zone audio/vid eo distributio n and control system. The System is comprised of a Control Amp, Eight LCD Keypads, an d Eight 283M IR Emitters. Together the Control Amp and the Keypads make up a W hole-house A udio/ V ideo E ntertainmen[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 11 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER FEATURES • Zones: Eight, expandable to 16-zones with the addition of a second Controll er/Amplifier and additional keypads • Sources: Eight audio AND VIDEO sources (Video applies to MRC88m only). Any zone can select any source. Same sourc e ca n be selected in[...]

Page: 12 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation KEYPAD FEATURES • Flush-mount, snap-in wall unit with universal wall moun ting plate. Requires a 4" x 4" hole cutout in wall (use included template). • Connects to MRC88m Controller/Amplifier via CAT5 cable termina ted with RJ45 connectors. • Configurable LCD panel (vi[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 13 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation MRC88m CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 1 4 3 2 5 8 10 6 7 15 14 13 PROTECT OFF ON 9 11 12 PROTECT OFF ON Figure 2 – The Model MRC88m Controller/Amplifier – Front P anel Fea tures and Functions MRC88M FRONT PANEL FEAT URES AND CONNECTIO NS: 1. Front Panel . 2. C[...]

Page: 14 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Zone Status (Active-Oper ational Mode) a) Steady Green – indicates that the Zone is Active (Keypad ON), is not muted an d is not within 5 dB of MAX-V. b) Steady Red – indicates that the Zone is Active , is not muted and is within 5 dB of MAX-V. c) Slow Green Blink – indicates th[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 15 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 29 30 31 24 26 27 20 23 22 25 19 28 17 18 16 34 21 33 32 Figure 3 – The Model MRC88m Controller/Amplifier – Rear Panel Conne ctions and Functions MRC88M REAR PANEL FEATU RES AND CONNEC T IONS: 16. Ke ypad Terminals (8) . Each Zone ha s one RJ-4 5 jack for Keypad Interface. Each co[...]

Page: 16 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation c) Sense Inputs . 3.5mm Stereo Mini Phone Jacks fo r use with the CSM1 MRC88m Current Sense Module. 23. Source Loop-Thru Connections (8). a) Audio Loop-Thru . Parallel Connectio n to Audio Input s for connecting Audio Source to anothe r MRC- 88 in Expanded Mode or to other local devic[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 17 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation MRC88m KEYPAD FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 6 7 5 2 4 11 12 9 8 10 14 13 1 3 Figure 4 – The Model MRC88m Keypad – Fron t Panel Featur es and Functions MRC88M KEYPAD - FRONT FEATU RES: 1. MRC88m Keypad. 2. Power. Turns the zone ON and OFF. Can be programmed with IR codes or sequences. 3. IR[...]

Page: 18 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation d) Fast Red Blink = IR Sensor INPUT or Keypad OUTPUT e) Fast Amber Blink = System BUSY 5. LCD Display. When the zone po wer is ON, the LCD will indi cate the sel ected source, zone volume level, zone and system status and other syste m conditions. The display is automatically backlit [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 19 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation JP1 JP2 19 18 17 22 15 24 16 23 21 20 Figure 5 – The Model MRC88m Keypad – Re ar Panel Fea tures and Functions MRC88M KEYPAD - REAR FEATU RES AND CONNECTIONS: 15. Controller Terminal. RJ45 Jack. Connects Keypa d to zon e ke ypad input on MRC88m Controller via CAT5 cable. 16. Expan[...]

Page: 20 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 2: Installation & Connections INSTALLATION OPERATION: OUT-OF-T HE-BOX PRE TEST (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP ANDED) The MRC88m is shipped to operate b asic functions ‘Out -Of-The-Box’ without any programmin g. Simply by plugging in keypads via standard CAT- 5 RJ45 terminated pat[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 21 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation b) Press “VOL+” on the Zone 1 Keypad. The Volu me bar shoul d move on the Keypad and the audio content of the source connected to the Source 1 inp uts sh ould be should be heard throug h the Zone 1 speakers. c) Press “MUTE” on the Zone 1 Keypad. The Zone 1 speakers will mute. [...]

Page: 22 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 2. If mounted in an equipment cabinet or other confining location, allow at least 2 in che s of space above the top cover. Be sure there are large openings in the shelf below the unit and in the cabinet to allow the entry of cool air and the escape of warm air. 3. If the cabinet conta[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 23 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation b. Using a level, make proper horizontal an d vertic al marks on surface to be cut, to properly orient template. Figure 7 – MRC88m Keypad mounting template c. Locate the provided template so that the mark is in the center of the hole, which is in the center of the template. d. Rotat[...]

Page: 24 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation e. Slide the left or right side of the back-bar into the wall as shown in Figure 8 . f. Center the mounting bracket in the wall and tighten the screws until the bra cket i s firmly held in the wall. Over tightening will distort the bracket and prevent the Keypad from snapping ti ght a[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 25 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 1 2 POWER CH CH STA TUS SELECT PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW VOL VOL MUTE Figure 9 – Removing the MRC88m Key pad from the wall 1. Insert the MRC88m keypad removal tool into t he slot at the bottom of the keypad, as shown in Figure 9 , being sure that the tool is inserted so that the “ins[...]

Page: 26 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Z ONE A UDIO I NPUTS (ADVANCED) Use 3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack to Stere o RCA Plug adapter to connect Zone Specific Audio Sources (i.e. Audio Server or other Zone Specific Audio Comp one nt – i.e. MP3 player located in Bedroom 1) to the appropriate Zone Audio Input - Figure 3-(24) . The[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 27 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation (EXPANDED) Connect CSM1’s as described above to the Primary Controller. Sense inputs are not available on the Secondary Co ntroller. ZONE RELATED WIRING C ON NECTIONS In typical applications, each zone will hav e at least one MRC88m Keypad and a pair of stereo speakers. In those zon[...]

Page: 28 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Wire Color Pin # Signal white/orange 1 485 + orange 2 485 - white/green 3 12V RET blue 4 IR RET white/blue 5 IR green 6 +12V white/brown 7 Attn. 485 brown 8 IR Loop Back Cat 5 Cable RJ45 Connector at Controller/Amplifier RJ45 Connector at Keypad Wire Color Pin # Signal white/orange 1 [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 29 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Mini jack to the appropriate zone Status connector on the rear of the MRC88m Controlle r/Amplifier and the other end to the device to control. Tip=Control Voltage; Sleeve=GND Control Out (BASIC/ADVANCED ) A single Common Control Output is pro v ided on the rear of the MRC88m Controlle[...]

Page: 30 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation CONNECTIONS AT T HE ZONE LO C ATION (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP ANDED) K EYPAD C ONNECTIONS AND J UMPER S ETTINGS Single Keypad CAT5 Connections 1. Refer to Figure 10 for proper termination at the zone -end of the CAT5 cable. 2. Set Keypad Address jumper configur atio n on the rear of the key[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 31 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Note: The 12VDC outp ut termin al is rated at 100mA and can power up to one SMARTPAD/WATERPAD Keypad or up to 4 IR Recei vers. Anymore then this will require the use of an external power supply. Do not w ire the external power supply to the MRC88m keypad. Wire directly to the units to[...]

Page: 32 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Extended Runs and Secondary Keypad s In Zone 125 feet max (38 m) IR Receiver 250 feet max (76 m) IR Receiver A B C POWER CH CH STATUS SELECT PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW VOL VOL MUTE 500 feet max (152 m) IR Receiver POWER CH CH STATUS SELECT PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW VOL VOL MUTE POWER CH CH S[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 33 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation If any keypad in the zone is using an external IR rece iver, or if an outdoor keypad is ne ce ssary in a sub- zone, the MRC88m Terminal Block o n the rea r of the keypad (see Figure 12 ) can be used to expand the connections on the back o f the keypad as shown in Figures 11A, B, &[...]

Page: 34 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation SETTING-UP THE MRC88m SYSTEM (BASIC/ADVANCED ) To better demonstrate the ease and ve rsatility of programming the MRC88m, Figure 13 will be used to illustrate setup for a typical application. (EXPANDED) For setup of an expanded system, see Figure 24 . The MRC88m is program med using t[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 35 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 3: Pre-Programming the MRC88m Programming the MRC88m system inv olves planning the system and most of all, pr ogramming the system. This section is broken down to walk you through from Ba sic to Advanced modes of programming as well as programming external Univ ersal IR Remote[...]

Page: 36 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PLANNING THE SYSTEM Before attempting any programming, plan the syste m conf iguration first. This should include the followin g: 1. Determine the brand and type of all sou rce components to be used. Source 1: _________________ _______ IR File Name: _____________ IR Library Palette So[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 37 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation INCLUDED HAR DWARE & SOFTWARE ITEMS The MRC88m Dragon Drop-IR p ackage includes: • DragMRC CD ROM • One DB9 Male-to-Female Cabl e. Conn ects the MRC88m COM PORT to a DB9 SERIAL PORT 1 on your computer. If you need to use serial ports 2, 3 or 4 on your computer, see "SERIA[...]

Page: 38 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 4. Click Next to continue. The proper drivers should now be installed. Normally you would use Com Port 1 (USB will usually appear as COM 3 or above), but if it is already in use, it will be necessary to use a different one (use the DB9 -to-D B25 adapter if necessary). Select the Com P[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 39 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 14 MRC88m System Window – BASIC Mode Figure 15 MRC88m System Wind ow – Advanced Mode LEARNING IR COMMANDS (Creating Palette Files) (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP ANDED) IR Codes from Manufactures remote s of each of the compon ents y ou wish to control from the MRC88m Keypad, may be l[...]

Page: 40 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 1. With the IR Library opened to the specifi c manuf acturers list of Co mmand G roups as outlined above, click on the first Command Group listed (i.e. Cmd Gro up1). A list of all of commands associated with this component should be displayed. 2. Connect an Emitter to the COMMON emitt[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 41 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 5. Click on the RECORD button in t he middle of the Palette Editor. The RECORD button text will turn red. Dragon is now ready to learn the IR co des for the specific brand/compon ent sel ected. NOTE: Before perfo rming step 6, read steps 6 thru 8 as the RECORD proces s is a timed func[...]

Page: 42 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation To Rename an Existing Function 1. Right-click on the function to be rename d. 2. Choose RENAME from the drop-down menu. 3. Edit the text as desired and pr ess ENTER on your keyboard to save. To Add a New Function 1. Scroll down to the bottom of the function list on the left hand side [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 43 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 19: Creating a Palette File EDITING BRAND, COMPONENT, AND FUNCTIO N LISTS If a brand, component, or function is not found in the Palette Editor, each can be added as follows: A DDING B RA NDS 1. If the brand you need is not already on the list, choose the Component menu a n d c[...]

Page: 44 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 1. Click “LINKS” on the DragMRC m enu b ar. 2. Click on Remote Central Website. Your browser will o pen and take you to http://www.remotecentral.c om/ 3. Click FILES in Remote Central. 4. Click Philips Pronto & Pronto Pro. 5. Scroll and click on de sire d brand under "Com[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 45 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 20: Importing Discrete IR Codes ENTERING RS232 COMMANDS (Creati ng RS232 Command Palette Files) (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) The MRC88m Controller can be used to control adv anced components such as proj ecto rs and lighting systems directly from the keypad that would normally be cont r[...]

Page: 46 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 21 RS232 Palette Editor Windo w Figure 22 Entering RS232 Command Str ings T ESTING RS232 C OMMAND S TRINGS There are two methods of testing RS232 Command Strings directly from the RS232 Palette Editor: One is directly out of the DragMRC PC’s Comp ort and the second method is [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 47 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation the proper Com Port is sele cted of the Dr agMRC PC for communicating with the MRC8 8m Controller/Amplifier) 4. Click on the command string to be tested on the left-hand sid e of the RS232 Palet te Editor. Note: Only commands with the icon will be able to be tested. 5. The Device or C[...]

Page: 48 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 4: Programming The Controller There are three ways in which the MRC88m can be cont rolle d or to control your audio, video and home co ntrol systems; by pressing the buttons on the MRC88m Keypad, from signal s rece ived from an Infrared (IR) remote at the keypads IR Receiver e[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 49 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Entering Text Directly onto the icons 1. Double click on the Source Icon in the Vi rtual Keypad in the MRC88m System s windo w. 2. Highlight the TEXT to be edited and enter the desire d text using the PC Keyboard (u p to 4 ch aracters) 3. Hit {ENTER} when done to save ch ange. Your ch[...]

Page: 50 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PLACING COMMANDS ONTO THE VIRTUAL KEYPAD Commands can be placed unde r any ke ypad button with t he exception of the Volume UP, Volume DOWN, and STATUS buttons. All other buttons can be program m ed with IR commands, RS232 Comm ands (ADVANCED only), and/or Internal Amplifier Command s[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 51 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 1. Select the KEYPAD tab in the MRC88m Systems window 2. Click the desired Source butt on on the virtual MRC8 8m Keypad. 3. Click the Function button you wish to place a comma nd under and select the appl icable command from the palette for that component function. T he code name (fu [...]

Page: 52 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation R EPEAT C OMMANDS Commands can be repeat ed to extend the amou nt of time the command is being issued. This is sometime s necessary for STOP commands or any commands tha t seem to be intermittent wi th a short button press. 1. To repeat an IR command for any rea son, just use the arro[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 53 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation D ELETE K EY (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP ANDED) Selecting DELETE KEY from the pop-up menu will delete ALL comm ands placed under the selected button from the current Keypad only. In BASIC M ode this applies to all ke ypads in the system. D ELETE B ANK (Z ONE L EVEL ) (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP ANDED[...]

Page: 54 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 27: Editing C ommands IR I N Z ONE (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) Highlighting a single command in the Ma cro Command List and sel ecting Ir In Zone from the pop-up menu will display another list with Current Zone and Zone s 1 thru 8 as choices (for EXPANDED system s, Zones 1 thru 16 are [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 55 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation D ELETE (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP ANDED) Highlighting a single command in the Ma cro Command List and sel ecting Delete from the pop-up menu will remove the command from the Macro Command Li st. T ESTING C OMMANDS P LACE D ON TH E V IRTUA L K EYPAD Commands placed und er buttons in the Virt[...]

Page: 56 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation (BASIC) 1. Select the POWER MANAGEMENT ta b in the MRC88m Systems windo w. 2. Select the SOURCE to program (be sure to have the component s IR Palette open with the proper power commands opened). (See Figure-28 ) 3. Select Video Sense or Current Sense (Current Sense requi res the use [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 57 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PROGRAMMING SENSE TRIGGER CODES (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) In Advanced and Expanded modes, the available Vid eo or Sen se i nputs can be used for either power management of source compone nts or as Triggers to initiate IR codes, RS232 Codes or Internal Amplifier Commands. This is very useful[...]

Page: 58 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 6. Select POWER OFF in the Macro Command Li st. The POWER OFF button will become outline d in RED. 7. Select the appropriate command (s) to be associated with the absence of a Sense Input (i.e. no video or 0VDC on the Ring of the stereo mini jack conne cted t o the SENSE input). 8. Re[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 59 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation ZONE OPTIONS CONFIGURATION In BASIC mode, the system is confi gured as a whole and most features ar e fixed to the default settings. The only feature that is configurable in the Keypad sc reen is the RC68 Group Co de. Within the ADVANCED MRC88m System, each zone can be customized for [...]

Page: 60 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation (BASIC) In basic mode, the code group can only be set for the ent ire system. To change the Code Gro up, click on th e drop-down menu in the “SYSTEM CODE GROUP” b ox and select one of the displayed Code Group choices. (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) Each zone of the MRC88m can be set to it’[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 61 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 32: Configuring Co mmands for IR IN ZONE TRANSFERRING THE PROJECT (BASIC) The project can now be transferred to the MRC88m if it is being set up in the Basic mode. Fo r Advanced and Expanded systems, continue to next se ction. See pa ge 77 “T ransferring a Project” for inst[...]

Page: 62 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 5: Advanced/Expanded Programming All features discussed in Section 5 are only available in ADVANCED or EXPANDED mode s of operation. Section 5 will cover all items contained in the CO NTROLLER, ZONE LINKING, and RS232 INPUT tabs as displayed in the MRC88m Systems window under [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 63 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation IR ROUTING (Factory Default = “ENABLED”) This mode allows selective control of mu ltiple same -brand same -model components su ch as multiple DVD players or Satellite receivers. When “ROUTING ENABLE” is selected, IR commands are dire cted only to the specific emitter output fo[...]

Page: 64 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation RS232 SETTINGS To configure the settings of the RS232 P ort locate d in the rear of the MRC88m Controller/Amplifier – Figure 3- (29) , click on the CHANGE SETTINGS button under the RS232 Settings section of the CONTROLLER tab. This will display all configurable settings for the RS23[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 65 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation i.e. If Source #2 is a DVD player that should not be vi ew ed by those in ZONE 5, select the bo x at the cross section of Source 2 and Zone 5 as displayed in Figure 35 Figure 35 - Monitor Lock out Mode D YNAMIC M ONITOR L OCKOU T (A DMINISTRATOR ) (Factory default: “DISABLED”) Sel[...]

Page: 66 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation ZONE LINKING PROGRAMMING Zones in the MRC88m System can be linked together to allow any combination of zones to behave as a single zone with regard to powe r (O N/OFF) and source sele ction. If Zone s 1 and 2 are linked, when either is turned ON or OFF, both will turn ON or OFF simult[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 67 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation NOTE: After the project ha s bee n transferred to the MRC88m Controller, the Zone s will be p ermanently linked unless reprogrammed to be otherwise. All linked zones will have a sm all ‘L’ in the right side of the Volume Bar located in the LCD display on the key pad(s) in those zo[...]

Page: 68 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation NOTE: After programming the controller, to acti vate the Dynamic Link Mode, please see SECTION 8 (Operating Instructions – Dynamic Zone Link). LINK ALL DYNAMIC Selecting this button will set ALL zones to a llow Dynamic Zone Linking between ANY zones. LINK ALL STATIC Selecting this b[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 69 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 38 – IRS232 Input Translator PROGRAMMING IR C OMMANDS AND SEQUENCES The RS232 Input Translator gets pro grammed in the same manner as program ming the keypads. Palettes are used to associate commands with any of the 128 available ASCII strings. This gives the abili ty to prog[...]

Page: 70 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation RC68+ IR CODE TRIGGERED SEQUENCER The MRC88m Controller/Amplifier ca n gene rate IR code sequences triggered by single RC6 8+ commands. This feature can be useful in eliminating long sequence exec ution from hand-hel d controllers and also all ow a wider range of programmable remotes [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 71 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation can do one function when the IR is recei ved at Zone 1’s IR Receiver and have a totally different Macro associated with it when the same IR code is received in Zone 2). 4. Select the RC68+ Sequence Trigger Command to be programmed. (i.e Click on button ‘80’. It will be outlined [...]

Page: 72 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation desired), or under RC68 Trigger Se que nces to control zones via a hand held remote while sitting in another zone (i.e. lower the volume in the Kids zone while sitting in the Master Bedroom). A list of the available commands appea rs in T a ble 2 on the next page. NOTE: THESE COMMANDS[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 73 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Source 1 will automatically be se lected and by adding a “PLAY” co mmand for a CD player to the sequence, Zone 1 will always def ault to CD when turned ON. Pre ssing the “POWER” button again will turn the zone “OFF”. (Be sure to set the PL AY command for the proper Source [...]

Page: 74 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Connecting two units via their Expansion port, provid es for seaml ess 8 Source / Sixteen Zone operation, allowing the same Zone Linking, Priority Lockout, and Monitor Lockout features throughout all SIXTEEN zo nes. IR Routing is also supporte d in this mode. NOTE: During the EXPANDED[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 75 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation RS232 CONTROL WHILE IN EXPANDED MO DE 1. Both the PRIMARY and the SENDARIES RS232 po rts are active as syste m co ntrol inputs. 2. Any RS232 Commands placed on any keypad will be ex ecute d out of the PRIMARY Controllers rear RS232 Connector ONLY regardl ess of which zone is issui ng [...]

Page: 76 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Primary MRC88 Controller/Amplifier Secondary MRC88 Controller/Amplifier Sources 1 through 8 From Source Component 1 From Source Component 8 From A/V loopthroughs on Primary Controller Sources 1 through 8 T o IR Emitters at A/V Equipment Expansion Cable from Primary to Secondary Contro[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 77 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 6: Completing the Programming Process After completing the previous 5 Sections, it is finally time to transfer the project to the Controller and start using the system. Besides transferri ng the pro ject, proper file back-up procedure s are also mentioned here to ensure the Cu[...]

Page: 78 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation SAVING AND BACKING-UP FILES A UTOMATIC S AV E When working on a proj ect in DragMRC, it is automatic ally saved on a continuou s basis, It is OK to quit a project at any time and come back to it for further work by simply clicking on O pen Project (Ctrl+O) from the File menu and doubl[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 79 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 4. To use them at a later date, drag & drop the conten ts of each of the se folde rs b ack into the appropriate folders on the main hard drive NOTE: To avoid the potential loss of work, back up file s frequ ently. FIRMWARE UPGRADE OPTIONS The MRC88m has been desig ned to be “Fut[...]

Page: 80 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 7: Tweaking the System After the project has been transferred a nd the system deemed operational , there are still are as that might need minor adjustments to customize the system. These a djust ments are available system wid e regardless of what mode the system was programmed[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 81 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 8. Put the Learning remote into LEARN mode. 9. Select the function to be Taught from the left-hand side of the Palette Editor 10. Repeat for all commands to be learned Figure 43: MRC88m Command Palette MAKING FINE ADJUSTMENTS Using an RC68+ Hand-Held programm er, Fine Adjustm ents ca [...]

Page: 82 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation ZONE ADJUSTMENTS These adjustments allow customized ba ss, treble, balance and maximum level settings to best complime nt the acoustics and preferen ces for each zone. 1. Go to desired zone. 2. Using an RC68+ select de sired INPUT (source). 3. Point the RC68+ at the IR sensor on the M[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 83 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 8: Operating Instructions With all system components conne cted and the MRC88m Controller and Keypads prog rammed, The system is ready for use. The following instruction s are for the end- user on how to operate the system on a daily basis. ZONE CONTROL (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP AND[...]

Page: 84 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation ZONE SETTINGS SYSTEM STATUS (BASIC/ADVANCED ) A single press of the “STATUS” button will show which s ources are currently selected by zone for zones 1 thru 4. Press the STATUS button again to view the status of Z ones 5 thru 8. The disp lay will return to normal afte r 5 seconds [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 85 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 2. Press the button for the zone to be unlinked. (Z1, Z2, etc) The keyp ad status LE D’s will show ‘busy’ (rapid amber flash) for 10 seco nds after the last button press, then ‘time out’ and return to no rmal use mode (LED /green, LCD/norm al di splay). The small ‘L’ wil[...]

Page: 86 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 9: Appendix RS232 CONTROL This document describes t he bi-directional RS232 inte rface of the MRC88m using the COM PORT on the rea r of the system ( Fig. 3-29) . This interface allows an external RS23 2 device to control the MRC88m via a set of ASCII text commands. It is also [...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 87 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation The parsing of incoming d a ta on the COM PORT can be disabled via a setting in the Dragon project. This might be necessary if the COM port is to be used to c ontrol an external device and any incoming data from that device is to be ignored. This setting can be found with the settings[...]

Page: 88 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation COMMANDS Note: An explanation of items in parenthesis ( {} ) can be found below. NAME COMMAND EXAMPLES/COMMENTS Zone Power !{ z# } PR { 0/1 }+ To turn on Zone 2: !2PR1+ To turn off Zone1: !1PR0+ Zone Power Toggle !{ z# } PT + All Zones Off ! AO+ Input (Source) Select !{ z# } SS { s# }[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 89 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation QUERIES Note: An explanation of items in parenthesis ( { } ) can be found below. NAME QUERY RESPONSE EXAMPLE RESPONSE EXPLANATION Zone Power ? { z# } PR + ? { z# }PR{ 0/1 }+ ?7PR0+ Power in zone 7 is OFF. Input Select ?{ z# }SS+ ?{ z# }SS{ s# }+ ?5SS3+ Zone 5 currently has source 3 se[...]

Page: 90 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation VOLUME LEVEL (39 Steps) MRC88m SETTING ATTENUATION LEVEL (in dB) 38 0 37 -1.25 36 -2.50 35 -3.75 34 -5.00 33 -6.25 32 -7.50 31 -8.75 30 -10.00 29 -11.25 28 -12.50 27 -13.75 26 -15.00 25 -16.25 24 -17.50 23 -18.75 22 -20.00 21 -21.25 20 -22.50 19 -23.75 18 -25.00 17 -27.50 16 -30.00 15[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 91 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation KEYPAD BUTTON ID MRC88m SETTING Keypad Button Label 1 NOT AVAILABLE 2 NOT AVAILABLE 3 Source Select 1 4 Source Select 2 5 Source Select 3 6 Source Select 4 7 Source Select 5 8 Source Select 6 9 Source Select 7 10 Source Select 8 11 CH + 12 CH - 13 POWER 14 NOT AVAILABLE 15 MUTE 16 PAU[...]

Page: 92 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation BASS/TREBLE LEVEL MRC88m SETTING LEVEL (in dB) 14 +14 13 +12 12 +10 11 +8 10 +6 9 +4 8 +2 7 0 6 -2 5 -4 4 -6 3 -8 2 -10 1 -12 0 -14[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 93 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation BALANCE LEVEL (63 steps) MRC88m Setting Left Speaker Attenuation (in dB) Right Sp eaker Attenuation (in dB) 0 0 Mute 1 0 -37.5 2 0 -36.25 … … … 29 0 -2.5 30 0 -1.25 31 0 0 32 0 0 33 -1.25 0 34 -2.5 0 … … … 62 -37.5 0 63 Mute 0[...]

Page: 94 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter problems, review each of the following items and take corre ctive action as described. If problems persist, contact X antech T echnical Suppo rt. PROBLEM PROBABLE CA USE AND SOLUTION The MRC88m, after a successful Tran sfer from Drag on Drop-IR, will n[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 95 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PROBLEM PROBABLE CA USE AND SOLUTION Unit will not learn IR command s from certain brands and models of remotes. a) Because of the wide variety of IR coding and timing relationships (there are no indu stry standards), there are some IR comma nds that are not learnable by the Dragon Dr[...]

Page: 96 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PROBLEM PROBABLE CA USE AND SOLUTION When Transferring the pro ject to a MRC88m, the transfer stops with a "Transfer aborted-Receive r Stopped Responding" or a "Commu nications Error---" message. The following items may have interfered with the transfer of data. Ch[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 97 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PROBLEM PROBABLE CA USE AND SOLUTION Problems Controlling the MRC88m via the RS232 p ort on the rear of the system. 1. Check the cabling betwee n the controlling unit and the MRC88m. 2. Verify proper command is being sent to the MRC88m. Refer to Appendix A and section on RS232 Transla[...]

Page: 98 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation RS232 AND EXPANSION PIN OUT INFORMATION MRC88m RS232 COM PORT EXPANSION PORT PIN # FUNCTION PIN # FUNCTION 1 NC 1 IR Source 1 2 Tx 2 IR So urce 2 3 Rx 3 IR Sou rce 3 4 DSR 4 IR Source 4 5 GND 5 IR Sou rce 5 6 DTR 6 IR Source 6 7 NC 7 IR Source 7 8 NC 8 IR Source 8 9 NC 9 NC 10 IR Comm[...]

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 99 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation SPECIFICATIONS Audio (ea channel) Min Input :.......................................................................................................... 250mV for full rated Output Input Overload : ........................................................................................[...]

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