Knoll Systems C16 installation instructions MR164 and MR166 Source Input Labels, CI6

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MR164 and MR166 Source Input Labels

As of version 1.0 the source labels are: CD, CD2, FM, AM/FM, SAT, SAT2, AUX, AUX2, MP3, TV, DVD, DVD2, PC, DEC, MC-PC, MCEx, Jazz, Pop, Country, News, Classic, Hiphop, Rock, Contemp, Rap, Sports, Talk, Ipod

Source 1______________________

Source 2_____________________

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Source 3______________________

Source 4_____________________

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Source 5______________________

Source 6_____________________

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Source 7______________________

 

 

Date of Installation

 

 

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Connect the sources via good quality gold RCA jacks to inputs 1 through 7.

Connect these fully buffered outputs to the source inputs on a second CI6 or a receiver without needing Y cords. These outputs are not affected by volume or source changes.

Connect these RJ45 connectors to rooms with MR164 keypads. Two MR164 or MR166 keypads can control one zone, maximum nine MR164 or MR166 keypads per CI6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

Connect room

CI6

 

IN 1 OUT

IN 2 OUT

 

IN 3 OUT

 

IN 4 OUT

 

 

 

IN 6 O UT

 

IN 7 OUT

850 W

 

 

 

 

 

IN 5 O UT

 

 

 

Power

speaker to

 

 

 

L

 

 

L

L

 

 

L

 

L

 

L

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connection.

detachable

SPEAKERS 1 SPEAKERS 2 SPEAKERS 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS 4 SPEAKERS 5 SPEAKERS 6

 

 

 

R

 

 

R

R

 

 

R

 

R

 

R

 

R

 

Observe

connectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain 1L

1R

2L

 

2R

3L

3R

4L

 

4R

5L

5R

6L

6R

7L

7R

 

 

correct

12-16 gauge

RS232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

voltage.

wire preferred.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pag in g

In Da ta Ou t

IR All IR1

IR2

IR3

IR4 IR5

IR6

Key1 Key2 Key3 Key4 Key5 Key6 Pass Trig

L Out5 R

L Out6 R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Al l s pe ak er lo ad s 4- 16 oh ms, id ea l 6 -8 oh ms

 

 

Line level outputs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect computer or

Connect paging

Connect a

Connect infrared to Knoll infrared

Pass stereo

Trig mono

Line level outputs

 

whole house controller or doorbell input

2nd CI6

connection block. Do not connect

3.5 mm jack

3.5mm jack

give zone 5 and 6

here. Keypad may not

to this STEREO

to this

an emitter directly without a 220R

connects to

has 12 VDC

the ability to

be required if RS232

3.5 mm jack.

STEREO

resistor in series or the emitter

all MR164 and

(100 mA max)

connect to more

is used.

 

3.5 mm jack

will fail after a short time. IR1 is

MR166 and is

on it when any

powerful amplifiers.

 

 

 

 

to get ALL

the infrared output from the MR164

for future use.

zone is active.

Both are volume &

 

 

zone

in KEY1. IR All is the output from

 

 

source controlled.

 

 

features.

all six keypad slots.

 

 

 

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Contents CI6 Important Safety Instructions FCC Warning Page CI6 placement Connecting your amplifierInput connections Speaker connections RS232 Connection Terminal SettingsFunction Command Range Read/Write Remarks Keypad Connection Data in and Data OUT connections Infrared connectionsPass output MR164 and MR166 ProgrammingInputs Trigger outputPage Knoll Systems service information Adjusting the Keypad BacklightingRB12 Remote control functions Care, maintenance, and cleaning TroubleshootingCI6 MR164 and MR166 Source Input LabelsKnoll Systems

C16 specifications

Knoll Systems C16 is an advanced multi-room audio distribution system that has gained recognition for its superior sound quality and versatility. Designed for both residential and commercial applications, the C16 caters to the needs of audiophiles and casual listeners alike, providing an impressive audio experience throughout any space.

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