Xantech MRC88M, MRAUDIO8X8M Programming in Expanded Mode, Enabling Expanded Mode

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Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m

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 supported in this mode.

NOTE: During the EXPANDED Set-Up instructions, we will refer to the PRIMARY and SECONDARY Controllers. The PRIMARY Controller refers to the MRC88m Controller connected to Zones 1 thru 8 and the SECONDARY Controller refers to the MRC88m Controller connect to Zones 9 thru 16.

PROGRAMMING IN EXPANDED MODE

An EXPANDED system is programmed much the same way as a non-Expanded system. All programming aspects for EXPANDED mode has been discussed in detail throughout the manual in the appropriate sections subtitled (ADVANCED/EXPANDED). The key areas are listed here for reference. If more explanation is needed, please see the corresponding complete section in the manual.

ENABLING EXPANDED MODE

1.With a project OPEN in the Dragon Drop-IR™ Software, make sure the USER SETTINGS Menu is set to ADVANCED mode of operation (If not, select ADVANCED DRAGON in the User Settings menu).

2.Select the CONTROLLER tab in the MRC88m Systems Window.

3.In the EXPANDED OPTIONS section of the CONTROLLER window, select EXPANDED

NOTE: If any programming has already been completed prior to selecting EXPANDED, all programming will still be preserved in Zones 1-8. You may now proceed to complete programming for all 16 Zones.

4.Select the ZONES tab in the MRC88m Systems window. In the SELECT ZONES section, you should notice buttons for ALL sixteen zones. Press any of these buttons to program the Zones Virtual Keypad.

PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM

Refer to Section 4 and follow all instructions for EXPANDED mode.

1.Place commands from Palettes under any button on the virtual keypad as outlined in Section 4. NOTE: If commands have already been placed on any of the Keypads in Zones 1 thru 8 and PUNCHED for all zones (system level) prior to enabling EXPANDED mode, those buttons will need to PUNCHED again if needed in Zones 9-16.

2.When EDITING COMMANDS in the Macro Command List, you will now be able to select Zones 1 thru 16 in the IR IN ZONE sub-menu. (Right-Click on individual commands in the Macro Command List to access the sub-menu).

3.Test commands in the same manner as noted above.

4.Continue through Section 5 for setting Zone Linking, Monitor Lockout and other desired features.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Internal Amplifier Commands cannot be communicated from Controller to Controller. These commands can be used for zones running through a single Controller.

PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS IN EXPANDED MODE

In EXPANDED mode, some connections are made to the PRIMARY and SECONDARY Controllers and others are ONLY made to the PRIMARY Controller. A guide line for specific connections is listed below. Please refer to Figure 42.

1.Connect all Source Components to the PRIMARY Controller [Figure 3-(22)].

2.Connect the A/V Loop-Through Connectors on the rear of the PRIMARY MRC88m Controller [Figure 3- (23)] to the corresponding Source AV Inputs on the rear of the SECONDARY MRC88m Controller [Figure 3-(22)]

3.Connect the Source Emitter Outputs on the PRIMARY Controller [Figure 3-(26)] to the Source Components IR Sensor Windows.

4.Using the supplied DB15 MALE/MALE cable, plug one end into the EXPANSION Port on the rear of the PRIMARY Controller [Figure 3-(30)] and the other end to the EXPANSION Port on the rear of the SECONDARY Controller [Figure 3-(30)].

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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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