Xantech MRC88M, MRAUDIO8X8M installation instructions Importing Discrete IR Hex Codes

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Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m

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 click on desired brand under "Component Configuration Files" (CCF files).

6.Click on component type (CD players, VCR's, etc.).

7.From the list find a Model Number the same as your model or one similar to it. (Even model numbers considerably different than yours will usually have commands that work).

8.Click on DOWNLOAD (this may take a few seconds), then select Save it to disk, then OK.

9.In the Windows ‘Save As…’ pop-up, Open the CCF folder within the DragMRC88m\CCF folder (if not already open). Click Save.

10.In DragMRC, click Import CCF from the File menu.

11.Find the ccf folder in which you saved the file and click on file name.

NOTE: At this point, prior to opening it, you may wish to change the file name (e.g., RCA-DSS, etc.) for easier recognition later. You may wish to do this in step 13 as well.

12.Click Open. This unzips the file and DRAGMRC88m automatically places it in a folder within the CCF folder.

13.Click on file name, then on OPEN. At this point, the CCF file is converted to a Dragon format.

14.On pop-up (CCF Importer), type in Brand Name and Component Name (e.g., RCA and DSS).

15.Double click on desired component type on list of converted files on left side of pop-up (e.g., DSS.cnv). An asterisk (*) will appear just to the left. Click Import.

16.Click OK for addition to Brand List (if shown) and OK for addition (or merge) to a .bci file. This completes the file import to the Brand and .bci files in DragMRC.

17.At this point, or at any later date, you can choose additional component types from the CCF file (e.g., DVD, etc., if listed) by using the CCF Importer again. Simply click Import CCF from the File menu, double click on desired folder and repeat steps 13 to 16 as necessary.

Importing Discrete IR Hex Codes

Remote Central has a database of discrete power on/off, input codes, sound and picture modes plus others. You must already be in the Palette Editor window to import these codes.

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 down and click on the desired brand under “Discrete Infrared Hex Codes”

6.Click on component type (CD players, VCR's, etc.).

7.From the list find a Model Number the same as your model or one similar to it. (Even model numbers considerably different than yours will usually have commands that work).

8.Next to the desired command, you should see a box containing the discrete Hex Code. Using your mouse or keyboard, highlight the entire code for that function and press [CNTRL] + [C] on your keyboard to copy the selected code to the clipboard.

9.Return to DragMRC software and in the left-hand side of the Palette Editor, right-click on the desired function you wish to import the discrete code for.

10.Select Import Discrete IR Code from the drop-down menu.

11.With the Cursor in the Paste Discrete IR Code window, press [CNTRL] + [V] on your keyboard to paste the code under that function and click on IMPORT to save.

12.A RED asterisk will now be displayed to the left of the function indicating the code has been successfully imported.

13.Repeat steps 8 thru 12 for all commands necessary.

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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 Connecting the MRC88M CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER to the PC Software InstallationIncluded Hardware & Software Items 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 Placing Commands Onto the Virtual Keypad Selecting RS232 Command Palettes ADVANCED/EXPANDEDSelecting Internal Amplifier Commands 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 Zone Options Configuration Default settings set in Basic Mode are as followsName of Zone ADVANCED/EXPANDED 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 InputMode of Operation IR RoutingBACK-LIGHT Control Expanded OptionsRS232 Settings Monitor Lockout Mode Factory default DisabledMonitor Lockout Mode Zone Linking Programming Dynamic Zone Link Mode Factory default Disabled RS232 Input Translator Link ALL DynamicLink ALL Static 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 Firmware Upgrade Options Warm Firmware UpgradeCold Firmware Upgrade Downloading Firmware Files from the WEBTweaking the System Making Fine Adjustments Trimming Source Audio Input LevelsZone Adjustments Keypad AdjustmentsPowering the Zone on and OFF Setting the VolumeAccessing Tier 2 Commands Source Slection and ControlZone Settings Audio Adjustments BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDSystem Status BASIC/ADVANCED 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 Specifications CertificationsVideo IR SensorModel MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Xantech Corporation Xantech Corporation
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