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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS READ THIS FIRST!!! .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 SYSTEM PLANNING ............................................

Page 3 - About the MRC88/MRAUDIO8X8 Quick Start Guide

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 3 READ THIS FIRST!!! About the MRC88/MRAUDIO8X8 Quick Start Guide The MRC88/MRAUDIO8X8 Quick Start Guide provides fundamental instruction for planning, installing, connecting and programming a basic MRC88 System. The MRC88 Series Controllers have featur...

Page 4 - Figure 1 – Typical MRC88 System

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 4 Figure 1 – Typical MRC88 System

Page 5 - SYSTEM PLANNING; CONTROLLER LOCATION

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 5 SYSTEM PLANNING CONTROLLER LOCATION Consider all of the flowing when planning the Controller location: 1. The MRC88 depends on the natural free flow of air up through the slot perforations in the bottom plate, over the internal heat dissipating fins, ...

Page 6 - Keypad Location; compatibility prior to determining mounting location.; Figure 3; Do not mount the Keypad in the same box with high voltage (AC); Figure 3 – Installing the MRC88 Keypad

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 6 MOUNTING THE KEYPAD Keypad Location • The MRC88 Keypad should be mounted in a convenient location, typically near the entrance to a room where other room controls such as light switches are located. NOTE: Some light dimmers can interfere with the Keyp...

Page 7 - KEYPAD CABLE LENGTH

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 7 KEYPAD CABLE LENGTH The maximum cable length for MRC88 connection to a single keypad is 500 feet (152m) over CAT5 cable. • Zone Keypad CAT5 cables should be pulled in home-runs from the keypad locations to the MRC88 Controller. • Label each end of the...

Page 8 - SPEAKER WIRE LENGTH; MRC88 Controller, two pair for each zone.; Table 1 – Speaker Wire Length/Gauge

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 8 SPEAKER WIRE LENGTH The maximum wire length for Zone Speaker connections is 150’ (39m) over 14AWG stranded wire. • Speaker wire should be pulled in home-runs from the speaker locations to the MRC88 Controller, two pair for each zone. • Always use qual...

Page 9 - VIDEO DISPLAY CABLE LENGTH; display locations to the MRC88.; Figure 6 – MRC88 Zone Video Cable Length

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 9 VIDEO DISPLAY CABLE LENGTH (MRC88) The maximum coaxial cable length for Zone Video Output is 150’ over RG6 quad-shield cable. • Coax for zone video should be pulled in home-runs from the zone video display locations to the MRC88. • Coax must be proper...

Page 10 - PREPARATION – WIRING; Power voltage for the keypad is transmitted along the CAT5 cable!; Trim the end of the CAT5 so all eight conductors are the same length.; Figure 7

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 10 PREPARATION – WIRING CAUTION: Power voltage for the keypad is transmitted along the CAT5 cable! Incorrect wiring on this cable can destroy the MRC Keypad! TERMINATING THE CAT5 CABLES All MRC88 CAT5/RJ45 connections utilize the EIA/TIA 568B Standard p...

Page 11 - Test the cable connections using a proper CAT5 cable tester; Figure

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 11 Test the cable connections using a proper CAT5 cable tester or use a multimeter to check pin to pin continuity and for possible shorts. Using either method, it is advisable to measure pins 3 and 6 to verify proper voltage. A 12VDC measurement should ...

Page 12 - SOURCE CONNECTIONS

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 12 SOURCE CONNECTIONS Be sure the MRC88 power is off and the unit is disconnected the from the AC supply when making connections to avoid potential electrical shock and damage to the MRC88, the Keypads, Sources and Speaker components. MRAUDIO8X8 (Audio ...

Page 14 - ZONE CONNECTIONS

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 14 ZONE CONNECTIONS KEYPADS Prior to connecting the keypads, be sure the zone dual-gang boxes and keypad mounting brackets have been installed and the keypad CAT5 runs have been terminated and tested as described in the previous sections. Head End Conne...

Page 15 - Zone Speaker Terminal

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 15 SPEAKERS Head End Connections Use the included 4-conductor plug-in connectors, (6 included) to connect speaker wires to the MRC88. 1. Strip each speaker wire conductor’s insulation back about ¼ inch (6mm) and twist the ends to prevent fraying. 2. Ins...

Page 16 - Zone Video Output

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 16 VIDEO DISPLAY (MRC88) Head End Connections 1. Connect the zone video cable to the appropriate Zone Video Output on the MRC88 rear panel. 2. Repeat for all zones with video displays. Zone Connections Prior to connection, confirm the input to be used f...

Page 17 - SYSTEM INITIALIZATION; Power Button; on the; MRC88 Front Panel; . The Xantech logo will; Status LEDs; Indicates general initialization is occurring.; Fast Green Blink –; Indicates that the keypad(s) on the associated zone is; All Lights Off –; Initialization is complete, system is ready for operation.; Preparation – Wiring/Terminating The CAT5; in this Guide for additional information.

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 17 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION When all system connections (head-end and zones) have been made and confirmed, connect the AC power cords for the MRC88 and all system devices. Press the Power Button on the MRC88 Front Panel . The Xantech logo will illuminate i...

Page 18 - Table 2 – MRC88 Keypad Default Functionality; Table 3 – MRC88 Default Audio and Code Group Settings

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 18 The following Table shows out-of-box default functionality of a MRC88 Keypad when connected to an un-programmed (factory default) MRC88: Button Name Default Function/ Non-Programmable Default Function/ Programmable No Default/ Must Be Programmed Powe...

Page 21 - PROGRAMMING – UNIVERSAL DRAGONTM

MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 08905142A 21 NOTE: The MRC88 remembers the last volume setting on a power down and returns to that level when the Zone is powered back up. The ON-VOL feature will ensure that if the volume was turned off at a loud volume setting, when it is turned back on it will...

Page 42 - NOTES