Xantech MRAUDIO8X8M - Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

Page: 2 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with ar...

Page 5 - BASIC

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

Page 8 - Section 1: General Information & Features; GENERAL INFORMATION; WAVETM

Page: 8 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech 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 MRC44. This is a revolutio...

Page 9 - Basic

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 9 © 2009 Xantech Corporation IMPORTANT NOTE: A MRC88m System can be a single controller with keypads for up to Eight zones or two connected controllers and keypads for up to Sixteen zones. There are three different setup modes in the Dragon Drop-IR Software. The Basi...

Page 10 - SYSTEM OVERVIEW; ideo; Figure 1 - System Block Diagram

Page: 10 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation SYSTEM OVERVIEW The MRC88m is a Eight-source Eight-zone audio/video distribution and control system. The System is comprised of a Control Amp, Eight LCD Keypads, and Eight 283M IR Emitters. Together the Control Amp and the Keypads make u...

Page 11 - CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER FEATURES; Priority mode

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 11 © 2009 Xantech Corporation CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER FEATURES • Zones: Eight, expandable to 16-zones with the addition of a second Controller/Amplifier and additional keypads • Sources: Eight audio AND VIDEO sources (Video applies to MRC88m only). Any zone can select a...

Page 12 - KEYPAD FEATURES; Backlit LCD and buttons w/ rear panel brightness adjustment

Page: 12 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation KEYPAD FEATURES • Flush-mount, snap-in wall unit with universal wall mounting plate. Requires a 4" x 4" hole cutout in wall (use included template). • Connects to MRC88m Controller/Amplifier via CAT5 cable terminated with RJ45 co...

Page 13 - MRC88m CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS; Panel; . Eight indicators, one for each Zone, provide the following status

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 13 © 2009 Xantech 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 Panel Features and Functions MRC88M FRONT PANEL FEATURE...

Page 14 - NOTE

Page: 14 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation Zone Status (Active-Operational Mode) a) Steady Green – indicates that the Zone is Active (Keypad ON), is not muted and 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 MA...

Page 15 - video input on a zone TV or modulator (Applies to MRC88m only).; Source Audio Inputs.

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 15 © 2009 Xantech 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 Connections and Functions MRC88M REAR PANEL FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS: 16. Keypad Terminals (8) . Each Zone has one RJ-...

Page 16 - Sense Inputs; Buffered; ADVANCED; regardless; User Replaceable Fuse

Page: 16 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation c) Sense Inputs . 3.5mm Stereo Mini Phone Jacks for use with the CSM1 MRC88m Current Sense Module. 23. Source Loop-Thru Connections (8). a) Audio Loop-Thru . Parallel Connection to Audio Inputs for connecting Audio Source to another MRC-...

Page 17 - MRC88m KEYPAD FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS; Status Indicator LED

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 17 © 2009 Xantech 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 – Front Panel Features and Functions MRC88M KEYPAD - FRONT FEATURES: 1. MRC88m Keypad. 2. Power. Turns the zone ON and OFF. Can be pro...

Page 18 - and zone emitter outputs.

Page: 18 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation d) Fast Red Blink = IR Sensor INPUT or Keypad OUTPUT e) Fast Amber Blink = System BUSY 5. LCD Display. When the zone power is ON, the LCD will indicate the selected source, zone volume level, zone and system status and other system condi...

Page 19 - locations within a zone. Up to 4 keypads are supported per zone.

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 19 © 2009 Xantech Corporation JP1 JP2 19 18 17 22 15 24 16 23 21 20 Figure 5 – The Model MRC88m Keypad – Rear Panel Features and Functions MRC88M KEYPAD - REAR FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS: 15. Controller Terminal. RJ45 Jack. Connects Keypad to zone keypad input on MRC88...

Page 20 - INSTALLATION

Page: 20 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation Section 2: Installation & Connections INSTALLATION OPERATION: OUT-OF-THE-BOX PRE TEST (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED) The MRC88m is shipped to operate basic functions ‘Out-Of-The-Box’ without any programming. Simply by plugging in keypads ...

Page 21 - the remote at the Zone 1 Keypad IR sensor.; Caution; : Power voltage for the keypad is transmitted along the CAT5 cable!; Incorrect wiring on this cable; Figure 6A: MRC88m CTLR mounting

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 21 © 2009 Xantech Corporation b) Press “VOL+” on the Zone 1 Keypad. The Volume bar should move on the Keypad and the audio content of the source connected to the Source 1 inputs should be should be heard through the Zone 1 speakers. c) Press “MUTE” on the Zone 1 Keyp...

Page 22 - MRC88m's and the other heat generating components.; Figure 6 - Mounting and Installing the MRC88m Keypad; Cutting the hole

Page: 22 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation 2. If mounted in an equipment cabinet or other confining location, allow at least 2 inches 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 t...

Page 23 - Figure 7 – MRC88m Keypad mounting template; Mark or scribe the outline of the template on the wall.; Figure 6

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 23 © 2009 Xantech Corporation b. Using a level, make proper horizontal and vertical 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, whic...

Page 24 - Figure 8; Figure 8B: Optional Keypad Back-Box for pre-install applications; slightly) as to not interfere with Sheetrock.

Page: 24 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech 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 bracket is firmly held in the wall. Over tightening will distort the bracket...

Page 25 - CONNECTING THE MRC88m CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER; SOURCE RELATED CONNECTIONS

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 25 © 2009 Xantech Corporation 1 2 POWER CH CH STATUS SELECT PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW VOL VOL MUTE Figure 9 – Removing the MRC88m Keypad from the wall 1. Insert the MRC88m keypad removal tool into the slot at the bottom of the keypad, as shown in Figure 9 , being sure t...

Page 26 - IR

Page: 26 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation Z ONE A UDIO I NPUTS (ADVANCED) Use 3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack to Stereo RCA Plug adapter to connect Zone Specific Audio Sources (i.e. Audio Server or other Zone Specific Audio Component – i.e. MP3 player located in Bedroom 1) to the appropr...

Page 27 - ZONE RELATED WIRING CONNECTIONS; connectors on the MRC88m as shown in

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 27 © 2009 Xantech Corporation (EXPANDED) Connect CSM1’s as described above to the Primary Controller. Sense inputs are not available on the Secondary Controller. ZONE RELATED WIRING CONNECTIONS In typical applications, each zone will have at least one MRC88m Keypad a...

Page 28 - Cable; Power voltage for the keypad is transmitted along this cable!; Incorrect wiring on this cable can destroy; Be sure to test cable for proper connections; before; Video

Page: 28 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech 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 a...

Page 29 - and the other end into the; . Affix the mouse emitter side to the desired

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 29 © 2009 Xantech Corporation Mini jack to the appropriate zone Status connector on the rear of the MRC88m Controller/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 ...

Page 30 - Incorrect wiring on this cable can; Application

Page: 30 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation CONNECTIONS AT THE ZONE LOCATION (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED) 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 ju...

Page 31 - Do not wire the external power supply to the MRC88m keypad. Wire; local

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 31 © 2009 Xantech Corporation Note: The 12VDC output terminal is rated at 100mA and can power up to one SMARTPAD/WATERPAD Keypad or up to 4 IR Receivers. Anymore then this will require the use of an external power supply. Do not wire the external power supply to the ...

Page 32 - Figure 11 – MRC88m Keypad CAT5 Cable Lengths

Page: 32 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation Extended Runs and Secondary Keypads 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 PL...

Page 33 - Composite Video

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 33 © 2009 Xantech Corporation If any keypad in the zone is using an external IR receiver, or if an outdoor keypad is necessary in a sub-zone, the MRC88m Terminal Block on the rear of the keypad (see Figure 12 ) can be used to expand the connections on the back of the...

Page 34 - SETTING-UP THE MRC88m SYSTEM; will be used to illustrate; TV; Figure 13 –Typical MRC88m System

Page: 34 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation SETTING-UP THE MRC88m SYSTEM (BASIC/ADVANCED) To better demonstrate the ease and versatility of programming the MRC88m, Figure 13 will be used to illustrate setup for a typical application. (EXPANDED) For setup of an expanded system, see...

Page 35 - mode will allow for the following features to be utilized:; features listed above

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 35 © 2009 Xantech Corporation Section 3: Pre-Programming the MRC88m Programming the MRC88m system involves planning the system and most of all, programming the system. This section is broken down to walk you through from Basic to Advanced modes of programming as well...

Page 36 - PLANNING THE SYSTEM; EXPANDED

Page: 36 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation PLANNING THE SYSTEM Before attempting any programming, plan the system configuration first. This should include the following: 1. Determine the brand and type of all source components to be used. Source 1: ________________________ IR Fil...

Page 37 - INCLUDED HARDWARE & SOFTWARE ITEMS; USB; SERIAL PORT SELECTION; New Hardware

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 37 © 2009 Xantech Corporation INCLUDED HARDWARE & SOFTWARE ITEMS The MRC88m Dragon Drop-IR package includes: • DragMRC CD ROM • One DB9 Male-to-Female Cable. Connects the MRC88m COM PORT to a DB9 SERIAL PORT 1 on your computer. If you need to use serial ports 2, ...

Page 38 - STARTING A PROJECT; Section 3

Page: 38 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech 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-t...

Page 39 - MRC88m System Window – BASIC Mode; LEARNING IR COMMANDS (Creating Palette Files); learned; PUTTING CODES TO WORK

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 39 © 2009 Xantech Corporation Figure 14 MRC88m System Window – BASIC Mode Figure 15 MRC88m System Window – Advanced Mode LEARNING IR COMMANDS (Creating Palette Files) (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED) IR Codes from Manufactures remotes of each of the components you wish to c...

Page 40 - Built-In Mfg’s IR Command Library; environment

Page: 40 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation 1. With the IR Library opened to the specific manufacturers list of Command Groups as outlined above, click on the first Command Group listed (i.e. Cmd Group1). A list of all of commands associated with this component should be displayed...

Page 41 - of the MRC88m Controller/Amplifier –; Source BRAND selection in Palette Editor

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 41 © 2009 Xantech Corporation 5. Click on the RECORD button in the middle of the Palette Editor. The RECORD button text will turn red. Dragon is now ready to learn the IR codes for the specific brand/component selected. NOTE: Before performing step 6, read steps 6 th...

Page 42 - To Rename an Existing Function

Page: 42 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation To Rename an Existing Function 1. Right-click on the function to be renamed. 2. Choose RENAME from the drop-down menu. 3. Edit the text as desired and press ENTER on your keyboard to save. To Add a New Function 1. Scroll down to the bott...

Page 43 - Figure 19: Creating a Palette File; Type brand name and press enter on the keyboard or click OK.; CCF; ) provides an almost unlimited resource of IR commands.; Importing CCF Files:; These files need to be of ProtoEdit Version 1 CCF files.

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 43 © 2009 Xantech Corporation Figure 19: Creating a Palette File EDITING BRAND, COMPONENT, AND FUNCTION LISTS If a brand, component, or function is not found in the Palette Editor, each can be added as follows: A DDING B RANDS 1. If the brand you need is not already ...

Page 44 - plus

Page: 44 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation 1. Click “LINKS” on the DragMRC menu bar. 2. Click on Remote Central Website. Your browser will open and take you to http://www.remotecentral.com/ 3. Click FILES in Remote Central. 4. Click Philips Pronto & Pronto Pro. 5. Scroll and ...

Page 45 - Figure 20: Importing Discrete IR Codes; ENTERING RS232 COMMANDS (Creating RS232 Command Palette Files); ENTERING RS232 COMMAND STRINGS

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 45 © 2009 Xantech Corporation Figure 20: Importing Discrete IR Codes ENTERING RS232 COMMANDS (Creating RS232 Command Palette Files) (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) The MRC88m Controller can be used to control advanced components such as projectors and lighting systems directly f...

Page 46 - RS232 Palette Editor Window; Entering RS232 Command Strings

Page: 46 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation Figure 21 RS232 Palette Editor Window Figure 22 Entering RS232 Command Strings 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 Dra...

Page 47 - Only commands with the; Figure 23: Creating an RS232 Palette File

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 47 © 2009 Xantech Corporation the proper Com Port is selected of the DragMRC PC for communicating with the MRC88m Controller/Amplifier) 4. Click on the command string to be tested on the left-hand side of the RS232 Palette Editor. Note: Only commands with the icon wi...

Page 48 - Section 4: Programming The Controller; only). In the sections to follow, you will be setting up the Keypads; CONFIGURING SOURCE ICONS ON MRC88m KEYPAD LCD; on; Right-Clicking on Source Selection Button

Page: 48 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation Section 4: Programming The Controller There are three ways in which the MRC88m can be controlled or to control your audio, video and home control systems; by pressing the buttons on the MRC88m Keypad, from signals received from an Infrar...

Page 49 - CREATING NEW ICONS; library; The source icon will appear in all

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 49 © 2009 Xantech Corporation Entering Text Directly onto the icons 1. Double click on the Source Icon in the Virtual Keypad in the MRC88m Systems window. 2. Highlight the TEXT to be edited and enter the desired text using the PC Keyboard (up to 4 characters) 3. Hit ...

Page 50 - PLACING COMMANDS ONTO THE VIRTUAL KEYPAD; Hold; PROGRAMMING; located in Section 5 of the manual.; Power Management

Page: 50 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation PLACING COMMANDS ONTO THE VIRTUAL KEYPAD Commands can be placed under any keypad button with the exception of the Volume UP, Volume DOWN, and STATUS buttons. All other buttons can be programmed with IR commands, RS232 Commands (ADVANCED ...

Page 51 - not; dragging; delay

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 51 © 2009 Xantech Corporation 1. Select the KEYPAD tab in the MRC88m Systems window 2. Click the desired Source button on the virtual MRC88m Keypad. 3. Click the Function button you wish to place a command under and select the applicable command from the palette for ...

Page 52 - is selected) at the bottom of the Macro Command List.; Button Edit Pop-Up Menu; button

Page: 52 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation R EPEAT C OMMANDS Commands can be repeated to extend the amount of time the command is being issued. This is sometimes necessary for STOP commands or any commands that seem to be intermittent with a short button press. 1. To repeat an IR...

Page 53 - selected; EDITING COMMANDS (IN THE MACRO COMMAND LIST WINDOW); above). Each of the functions available are described below.

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 53 © 2009 Xantech Corporation D ELETE K EY (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED) Selecting DELETE KEY from the pop-up menu will delete ALL commands placed under the selected button from the current Keypad only. In BASIC Mode this applies to all keypads in the system. D ELETE B A...

Page 54 - Figure 27: Editing Commands

Page: 54 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation Figure 27: Editing Commands IR I N Z ONE (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) Highlighting a single command in the Macro Command List and selecting Ir In Zone from the pop-up menu will display another list with Current Zone and Zones 1 thru 8 as choices ...

Page 55 - Delete; PROGRAMMING POWER MANAGEMENT AND SENSE TRIGGER CODES; Video Sensing; . Current Sensing functions the same way, but; PROGRAMMING POWER MANAGEMENT; disagree

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 55 © 2009 Xantech Corporation D ELETE (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED) Highlighting a single command in the Macro Command List and selecting Delete from the pop-up menu will remove the command from the Macro Command List. T ESTING C OMMANDS P LACED ON THE V IRTUAL K EYPAD C...

Page 56 - Video Sense; FIGURE 28: BASIC POWER MANAGEMENT

Page: 56 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation (BASIC) 1. Select the POWER MANAGEMENT tab in the MRC88m Systems window. 2. Select the SOURCE to program (be sure to have the components IR Palette open with the proper power commands opened). (See Figure-28 ) 3. Select Video Sense or Cu...

Page 57 - Triggers; Figure 30: Programming Sense Triggers; button under the Sense Input to program.

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 57 © 2009 Xantech Corporation PROGRAMMING SENSE TRIGGER CODES (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) In Advanced and Expanded modes, the available Video or Sense inputs can be used for either power management of source components or as Triggers to initiate IR codes, RS232 Codes or Inte...

Page 58 - Select the appropriate command(s) to be associated with the; TESTING COMMANDS UNDER POWER MANAGEMENT AND SENSE TRIGGERS

Page: 58 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation 6. Select POWER OFF in the Macro Command List. The POWER OFF button will become outlined 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 min...

Page 59 - ZONE OPTIONS CONFIGURATION; Default settings set in BASIC Mode are as follows:; number

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 59 © 2009 Xantech Corporation ZONE OPTIONS CONFIGURATION In BASIC mode, the system is configured as a whole and most features are fixed to the default settings. The only feature that is configurable in the Keypad screen is the RC68 Group Code. Within the ADVANCED MRC...

Page 60 - Variable; Ir In Zone

Page: 60 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation (BASIC) In basic mode, the code group can only be set for the entire system. To change the Code Group, click on the drop-down menu in the “SYSTEM CODE GROUP” box and select one of the displayed Code Group choices. (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) Eac...

Page 61 - Figure 32: Configuring Commands for IR IN ZONE; TRANSFERRING THE PROJECT

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 61 © 2009 Xantech Corporation Figure 32: Configuring Commands 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. For Advanced and Expanded systems, continue to next section. See pa...

Page 62 - DEFAULT; CONTROLLER OPTIONS PROGRAMMING; ZONE AUDIO INPUT; Use this feature to interface

Page: 62 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation Section 5: Advanced/Expanded Programming All features discussed in Section 5 are only available in ADVANCED or EXPANDED modes of operation. Section 5 will cover all items contained in the CONTROLLER, ZONE LINKING, and RS232 INPUT tabs as...

Page 63 - IR ROUTING; when the zone is turned OFF. Useful in dark rooms.; MODE OF OPERATION; When ENABLED, if Zone 1 selects a source, Zone 1 will maintain; EXPANDED OPTIONS

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 63 © 2009 Xantech Corporation IR ROUTING (Factory Default = “ENABLED”) This mode allows selective control of multiple same-brand same-model components such as multiple DVD players or Satellite receivers. When “ROUTING ENABLE” is selected, IR commands are directed onl...

Page 64 - Figure 34 - RS232 Port Default Settings; MONITOR LOCKOUT MODE; grayed

Page: 64 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation RS232 SETTINGS To configure the settings of the RS232 Port located 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 di...

Page 65 - Figure 35 - Monitor Lockout Mode

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 65 © 2009 Xantech Corporation i.e. If Source #2 is a DVD player that should not be viewed by those in ZONE 5, select the box at the cross section of Source 2 and Zone 5 as displayed in Figure 35 Figure 35 - Monitor Lockout Mode D YNAMIC M ONITOR L OCKOUT (A DMINISTRA...

Page 66 - ZONE LINKING PROGRAMMING; STATIC ZONE LINK MODE

Page: 66 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech 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 power (ON/OFF) and source selection. If Zones 1 and 2 are linked, when either is turne...

Page 67 - Figure 37 – Dynamic Zone Link Programming; DYNAMIC ZONE LINK MODE; temporary

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 67 © 2009 Xantech Corporation NOTE: After the project has been transferred to the MRC88m Controller, the Zones will be permanently linked unless reprogrammed to be otherwise. All linked zones will have a small ‘L’ in the right side of the Volume Bar located in the LC...

Page 68 - RS232 INPUT TRANSLATOR

Page: 68 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation NOTE: After programming the controller, to activate the Dynamic Link Mode, please see SECTION 8 (Operating Instructions – Dynamic Zone Link). LINK ALL DYNAMIC Selecting this button will set ALL zones to allow Dynamic Zone Linking between...

Page 70 - RC68+ IR CODE TRIGGERED SEQUENCER; Figure 39 – RC68 IR Command Macro Window; by selecting the

Page: 70 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation RC68+ IR CODE TRIGGERED SEQUENCER The MRC88m Controller/Amplifier can generate IR code sequences triggered by single RC68+ commands. This feature can be useful in eliminating long sequence execution from hand-held controllers and also al...

Page 71 - placed under each RC68 trigger.; Editing Commands (In the Macro Command Window); PROGRAMMING INTERNAL AMPLIFIER COMMANDS; Figure 40 – Internal Amplifier Command Window

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 71 © 2009 Xantech Corporation can do one function when the IR is received 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 C...

Page 72 - Kids; Table 2; Figure 41 – Using Internal Amplifier Commands; Tier

Page: 72 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation desired), or under RC68 Trigger Sequences 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 appears in Tab...

Page 73 - Repeat for all zones and commands as required.; Command Name; Table 2 – Internal Amplifier Commands; ZONE EXPANSION (CONNECTING MULTIPLE MRC88M CONTROLLERS); Expansion

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 73 © 2009 Xantech Corporation Source 1 will automatically be selected and by adding a “PLAY” command for a CD player to the sequence, Zone 1 will always default to CD when turned ON. Pressing the “POWER” button again will turn the zone “OFF”. (Be sure to set the PLAY...

Page 74 - PRIMARY; Zones 1 thru 8; SECONDARY; Virtual Keypad; PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS IN EXPANDED MODE

Page: 74 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation Connecting two units via their Expansion port, provides for seamless 8 Source / Sixteen Zone operation, allowing the same Zone Linking, Priority Lockout, and Monitor Lockout features throughout all SIXTEEN zones. IR Routing is also suppo...

Page 75 - RS232 CONTROL WHILE IN EXPANDED MODE

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 75 © 2009 Xantech Corporation RS232 CONTROL WHILE IN EXPANDED MODE 1. Both the PRIMARY and the SENDARIES RS232 ports are active as system control inputs. 2. Any RS232 Commands placed on any keypad will be executed out of the PRIMARY Controllers rear RS232 Connector O...

Page 76 - Primary; Secondary; MRC88 Controller/Amplifier

Page: 76 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech 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 To IR Emitters at A/V Equipment E...

Page 77 - Section 6: Completing the Programming Process; TRANSFERRING A PROJECT TO THE MRC88m; transferred; UPLOADING MRC88m PROJECTS

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 77 © 2009 Xantech 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 transferring the project, proper file back-up proced...

Page 78 - SAVING AND BACKING-UP FILES; To create a variation of

Page: 78 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation SAVING AND BACKING-UP FILES A UTOMATIC S AVE When working on a project in DragMRC, it is automatically saved on a continuous basis, It is OK to quit a project at any time and come back to it for further work by simply clicking on Open Pr...

Page 79 - FIRMWARE UPGRADE OPTIONS

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 79 © 2009 Xantech Corporation 4. To use them at a later date, drag & drop the contents of each of these folders back into the appropriate folders on the main hard drive NOTE: To avoid the potential loss of work, back up files frequently. FIRMWARE UPGRADE OPTIONS ...

Page 80 - Section 7: Tweaking the System; operational; TEACHING A HAND-HELD REMOTE TO OPERATE THE MRC88m SYSTEM; Universal; TEACHING A HAND-HELD REMOTE DIRECTLY FROM DRAGON DROP-IR; directly

Page: 80 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation Section 7: Tweaking the System After the project has been transferred and the system deemed operational , there are still areas that might need minor adjustments to customize the system. These adjustments are available system wide regard...

Page 81 - the; Figure 43: MRC88m Command Palette; MAKING FINE ADJUSTMENTS; Fine Adjustments; NOT

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 81 © 2009 Xantech 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 RC...

Page 82 - ZONE ADJUSTMENTS; possible in that zone); KEYPAD ADJUSTMENTS; LCD

Page: 82 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation ZONE ADJUSTMENTS These adjustments allow customized bass, treble, balance and maximum level settings to best compliment the acoustics and preferences for each zone. 1. Go to desired zone. 2. Using an RC68+ select desired INPUT (source). ...

Page 83 - Operating Instructions; on how to operate the system on a daily basis.; POWERING THE ZONE ON AND OFF; The zone can be powered ON from the Keypad in two different ways:; SOURCE SLECTION AND CONTROL; function; SETTING THE VOLUME; MRC88m System and source component IR codes.

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 83 © 2009 Xantech Corporation Section 8: Operating Instructions With all system components connected and the MRC88m Controller and Keypads programmed, The system is ready for use. The following instructions are for the end-user on how to operate the system on a daily...

Page 84 - ZONE SETTINGS; Adjustments do not affect Z-ADJUST default settings.

Page: 84 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation ZONE SETTINGS SYSTEM STATUS (BASIC/ADVANCED) A single press of the “STATUS” button will show which sources are currently selected by zone for zones 1 thru 4. Press the STATUS button again to view the status of Zones 5 thru 8. The display...

Page 87 - command

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 87 © 2009 Xantech Corporation The parsing of incoming data 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 control an external device and any incoming data from that device is to be ignored...

Page 88 - COMMANDS; NAME

Page: 88 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech 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 O...

Page 89 - QUERIES; QUERY; EXAMPLE; PR; Power in zone 7 is OFF.; VO; Zone 8 is currently muted.; BA

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 89 © 2009 Xantech 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# }S...

Page 90 - VOLUME LEVEL; MRC88m SETTING

Page: 90 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech 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 -...

Page 91 - KEYPAD BUTTON ID

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 91 © 2009 Xantech 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 + ...

Page 93 - BALANCE LEVEL; Setting; Mute

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 93 © 2009 Xantech Corporation BALANCE LEVEL (63 steps) MRC88m Setting Left Speaker Attenuation (in dB) Right Speaker 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 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM PROBABLE

Page: 94 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter problems, review each of the following items and take corrective action as described. If problems persist, contact Xantech Technical Support. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION The MRC88m, after a succes...

Page 95 - a) Because of the wide variety of IR coding and

Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 95 © 2009 Xantech Corporation PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Unit will not learn IR commands from certain brands and models of remotes. a) Because of the wide variety of IR coding and timing relationships (there are no industry standards), there are some IR comm...

Page 98 - RS232 AND EXPANSION PIN OUT INFORMATION

Page: 98 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech 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 Source 2 3 Rx 3 IR Source 3 4 DSR 4 IR Source 4 5 GND 5 IR Source 5 6 DTR 6 IR Source 6 7 NC 7 IR Sou...

Page 99 - SPECIFICATIONS; Audio; CERTIFICATIONS

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

Page 102 - XANTECH CORPORATION

Page: 102 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantech Corporation XANTECH CORPORATION 13100 Telfair Avenue, Sylmar CA 91342 phone 818.362.0353 • fax 818.362.9506 www.xantech.com Part No. 08901180 Rev. E 08-10-09