MR164 and MR166 Programming, Inputs | Knoll Systems C16 instruction

The procedure to connect the two controller amplifiers is:

1.Connect the “Data Out” jack on CI6 #1 to the “Data In” jack on CI6 #2.using the 3.5mm stereo patch cord.

2.Connect all of the up to seven sources using short as possible good quality RCA patch cords to CI6 #1 source inputs.

3.Connect CI6 #1 source outputs to CI6 #2 source inputs using good quality, short as possible RCA patch cords.

Page Inputs

On the rear of the CI6 there is a single page input on a stereo 3.5mm jack. This is for connection of external paging equipment like our DC102 door chime generator. The DC102 generates door chime sounds that are unique for the front, side and rear doors. These paging sounds can be heard via the CI6 throughout the home even if the CI6 is switched off or playing some other content.

To activate the paging override a 5-25 DC volts is applied and the override occurs when the voltage is present. The paging occurs about 1 second after the voltage is applied and continues until the voltage is removed. Call our technical support for further details.

Trigger output

The mono 3.5mm connector on the rear of the CI6 supplies 12 VDC (maximum 100 mA) when any or all of the zones are turned on.

Pass output

The PASS output port on the rear of the CI6 is for data signals going to an infrared generator. This is a stereo 3.5mm connector and is connected to all keypads in the system.

MR164 and MR166

Programming

After the MR164 or MR166 is installed in the wall and the system is switched on each MR164 or Mr166 needs to be programmed.

Program it for:

1.Room or zone identification

2.Source input labels

3.Equalization (if required)

Input	Line 1
select		LCD display
button	Line 2

Volume	INPUT	Volume UP
		and DOWN or
select
		source select or
button	VOL
		sets backlighting
Mute
	M UTE ALL	ALL button for whole
Button
Infrared		house functions
	OFF	Shut off this room
Receiver
		or shut off whole
		house (press for
		5 seconds

MR164 and MR166 Keypad Functions

1.Room or zone keypad identification. Now that the system has been installed and powered up it is time to let the amplifier and keypads know which rooms are which. Go to the first keypad connected to room #1. (Keypad is connected to KEY1 and speakers are connected to SPEAKERS 1). The keypad will display:

System

Off

C16 specifications

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