Xantech MRC88M, MRAUDIO8X8M installation instructions Zone Status Active-Operational Mode

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Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m

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 MAX-V.

c)Slow Green Blink – indicates that the Zone is in the Active, is muted and is not within 5 dB of MAX-V.

d)Slow Red Blink – indicates that the Zone is Active, is muted and is within 5 dB of MAX-V.

e)Fast Green Blink – indicates that Zone is Active, is being Ramped Up or Down and is not within 5 dB of MAX-V.

f)Fast Red Blink – indicates that the Zone is Active, is being Ramped Up or Down and is within 5 dB of MAX-V.

f)Off to indicate that Zone is in Not Active (Keypad OFF).

5.Front Panel Access Door. Push gently on lower half of door to open. Allows access to programming connections, Level Reset and Front Panel Source 8 A/V Input.

6.Level Reset. Pressing this button twice within 1 second restores all of the Factory Default Settings for all zones. The Factory Defaults are as follows:

• Mute Off

• Treble and Bass Flat

• Balance Centered

Z-Adjust Treble and Bass Flat

Z-Adjust Balance Centered

Z-Adjust Max-V Cleared

Z-Adjust Max-On-V Cleared

• Trim Levels Cleared

• IR Code Group set to A8

NOTE: The Control Amp will always return to last set values (plus any unaltered factory defaults) after main power shut down or after any power interruptions.

7.IR Learning Eye. The IR Eye on the MRC88m Controller front panel allows teaching IR Codes to Dragon Drop-IR™ via the Control Amp when connected to a PC ‘s com port.

8.RS232 Com Port. DB9 Connector. Used to program the MRC88m Controller from a PC using Dragon Drop-IR™ Software and for Firmware Upgrades.

9.PROTECT On/Off Switch. Selects between Programming Mode (OFF position) and PROTECT (ON) position to keep program secure in memory.

10.STATUS A Led. Green Activity LED, lights during Program Download from Dragon Drop-IR™ Software, during IR Learning and for Firmware Upgrades when using the RS232 Port located on the front panel

11.USB Com Port. Used to program the MRC88m Controller from a PC using Dragon Drop-IR™ Software and for Firmware Upgrades.

12.STATUS B Led. Green Activity LED, lights during Program Download from Dragon Drop-IR™ Software, during IR Learning and for Firmware Upgrades when using the USB Port located on the front panel.

13.Source 8 AUDIO IN L/R. Front panel Source 8 line level audio input. Gold-plated RCA Jacks for use with any desired A/V source component such as Camcorder, Video Game or other.

14.Source 8 VIDEO IN. Front panel Source 8 composite video input. Gold-plated RCA Jacks for use with any desired A/V source component such as Camcorder, Video Game or other. (Applies to MRC88m Only)

15.Source 8 Front/Rear Selector Switch. Selects whether the Source 8 Audio/Video inputs will come from the Front (F) or Rear (R) panel jacks.

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Contents Model MRC88m Model MRAUDIO8x8m Safety Instructions Read Before Operating Equipment Not Expose this Appliance to Rain or MoistureTable of Contents Programming the Controller ADVANCED/EXPANDED Programming Tweaking the System Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Xantech Corporation General Information MRC88m system includes the following componentsModel MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m System Block Diagram System OverviewCONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Features Keypad Features Front Panel MRC88M Front Panel Features and ConnectionsSystem Status Power-Up Mode Zone Status Active-Operational Mode MRC88M Rear Panel Features and Connections Source Component Input ConnectionsSource Loop-Thru Connections MRC88M Keypad Front Features MRC88m KeypadModel MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Model MRC88m Keypad Rear Panel Features and Functions MRC88M Keypad Rear Features and ConnectionsInstallation Operation OUT-OF-THE-BOX PRE Test BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDMRC88 Mounting and Installing the MRC88m Keypad ExpandedMRC88m Keypad mounting template Optional Keypad Back-Box for pre-install applications MRC88M Keypad RemovalVideo Connections MRC88m Only Audio ConnectionsBASIC/ADVANCED CSM1 Threshold Adjustments AdvancedZone Related Wiring Connections BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDStatus BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Composite VideoModulated Video Zone IR BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Control OutCO1 and CO2 Zones 7 Connections AT the Zone Location BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED OFFZone Expansion Connecting TWO MRC88M Controllers Expanded Zone IRMRC88m Connecting Block located on rear of Keypad MRC88m Keypad CAT5 Cable LengthsVideo Connections SETTING-UP the MRC88m System Pre-Programming the MRC88m BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Computer Requirements Minimum Basic Mode Advanced Mode Expanded ModePlanning the System Included Hardware & Software Items Connecting the MRC88M CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER to the PCSoftware Installation Starting MRC88M Dragon DROP-IR SoftwareStarting a Project Learning IR Commands Creating Palette Files BUILT-IN IR Code Library BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDBuilt-In Mfg’s IR Command Library Learning IR Commands BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDRecording Toggle Command Functions Creating a Palette File BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED To Rename an Existing FunctionTo Add a New Function Importing CCF Files Getting Source Commands from the InternetEditing BRAND, COMPONENT, and Function Lists Importing Discrete IR Hex Codes Entering RS232 Command Strings ADVANCED/EXPANDEDRS232 Palette Editor Window Using PC TestUsing MRC88m Test Creating AN RS232 Palette File ADVANCED/EXPANDED Creating an RS232 Palette FileProgramming The Controller Downloading Source Icons to the Keypad Creating NEW IconsSelecting Icons from the Icon Generator Selecting Internal Amplifier Commands ADVANCED/EXPANDED Placing Commands Onto the Virtual KeypadSelecting RS232 Command Palettes ADVANCED/EXPANDED Placing Commands on the Virtual Keypad BasicProgramming Sequences Macros Button Edit Pop-Up Menu Editing Buttons on the Virtual KeypadEditing Commands in the Macro Command List Window Editing Commands Zone 1 thruProgramming Power Management and Sense Trigger Codes Programming Power ManagementBasic Power Management Programming Sense Trigger Codes ADVANCED/EXPANDED Programming Sense TriggersTesting Commands Under Power Management and Sense Triggers Name of Zone ADVANCED/EXPANDED Zone Options ConfigurationDefault settings set in Basic Mode are as follows RC68 Code GroupPRE AMP Volume Adjust Settings ADVANCED/EXPANDED IR Loop Back Settings ADVANCED/EXPANDEDConfiguring Commands for IR in Zone Transferring the ProjectController Options Programming Zone Audio InputBACK-LIGHT Control Mode of OperationIR Routing Expanded OptionsRS232 Settings Monitor Lockout Mode Factory default DisabledMonitor Lockout Mode Zone Linking Programming Dynamic Zone Link Mode Factory default Disabled Link ALL Static RS232 Input TranslatorLink ALL Dynamic Clear ALLProgramming IR Commands and Sequences IRS232 Input TranslatorRC68 IR Command Macro Window RC68+ IR Code Triggered SequencerProgramming Internal Amplifier Commands Internal Amplifier Command WindowUsing Internal Amplifier Commands Zone Expansion Connecting Multiple MRC88M Controllers Internal Amplifier CommandsPhysical Connections in Expanded Mode Programming in Expanded ModeEnabling Expanded Mode RS232 Control While in Expanded Mode Sources 1 through Completing the Programming Process Saving and BACKING-UP Files Cold Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade OptionsWarm Firmware Upgrade Downloading Firmware Files from the WEBTweaking the System Making Fine Adjustments Trimming Source Audio Input LevelsZone Adjustments Keypad AdjustmentsAccessing Tier 2 Commands Powering the Zone on and OFFSetting the Volume Source Slection and ControlSystem Status BASIC/ADVANCED Zone SettingsAudio Adjustments BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Dynamic Monitor Lockout Parental Control ADVANCED/EXPANDEDExpanded RS232 Control ?5SS3+ 7PR1+?5SS+ Commands AO+Queries ?z#PR+Volume Level 39 Steps Keypad Button ID MRC88m Setting Level in dB +14 +12 +10 MRC88m Left Speaker Right Speaker Attenuation Setting Balance LevelTroubleshooting Problem Probable Cause and SolutionModel MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8mPage 96Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Problem Probable Cause and Solution RS232 and Expansion PIN OUT Information Video SpecificationsCertifications IR SensorModel MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Xantech Corporation Xantech Corporation
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MRAUDIO8X8M, MRC88M specifications

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