Xantech MRC88M, MRAUDIO8X8M installation instructions Tweaking the System

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Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m

Section 7: Tweaking the System

After the project has been transferred and the system deemed operational, there are still areas that might need minor adjustments to customize the system. These adjustments are available system wide regardless of what mode the system was programmed under (i.e. BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED).

NOTE: The XANTECH RC68+ handheld programmer will be necessary for all of these adjustments and configurations.

TEACHING A HAND-HELD REMOTE TO OPERATE THE MRC88m SYSTEM

The MRC88m Keypads have built-in IR Receivers for using Component Infrared remotes. It is usually preferred to use a single Universal Remote such as the Xantech URC-2 or similar to control all of the system components including the MRC88m Controller/Amplifier.

TEACHING A HAND-HELD REMOTE USING AN RC68+ HAND-HELD PROGRAMMER (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED)

The easiest way to teach a non-Xantech Universal Remote MRC88m System Commands is with the RC68+ Hand-Held programmer with Overlay ‘A’.

1.On the rear of the RC68+ Hand-Held Programmer, set the Code Group Dials to ‘A8’.

2.Teach individual commands from the RC68+ to the Universal Remote one by one. Commands that should be transferred are:

a.Input Source Selections 1 thru 8 (Source buttons will also power a zone ON if it is currently OFF when it receives the command at the Keypad IR Receiver. (Buttons 00, C0, 50, D0, 40, A0, 30, and B0; Source Selection 1 thru 8 respectively).

b.OFF (Zone Off command)

c.Volume Up

d.Volume Down

e.Mute Off

f.Mute On

g.Optional Commands can be EQ Treble and Bass commands and Balance adjustment commands

TEACHING A HAND-HELD REMOTE DIRECTLY FROM DRAGON DROP-IR™ (ADVANCED/EXPANDED)

If an RC68+ is not easily accessible, a Universal Remote can be programmed to operate the MRC88m System by teaching it the proper codes directly out of the DragMRC Software. This is done by TESTING MRC88m IR commands out of the palette Editor and teaching the Universal Remote directly via an Emitter.

NOTE: You will need a 282M (Non-Blink) Emitter for this process. The 282M is required to supply adequate IR strength to teach most Universal Remotes.

1.Select Palette Editor (F3) from the COMPONENT menu in the DragMRC software.

2.Under BRANDS, scroll down and select XANTECH

3.Under XANTECH: COMPONENT Select MRC88m from the list.

NOTE: The Palette Editor should be displayed with a list of commands displayed on the left-hand side (all with RED asterisks next to them). See Figure 43 below.

NOTE: If MRC-88 is not shown in the Component List, go to www.xantech.com and click on Products>IR Library> and download the MRC88m.pal file into your C:\Program Files\DragMRC\Palettes folder and the XANTECH.bci file into your C:\Program Files\DragMRC\Smartpad folder. You may now repeat steps 1 thru 3 above.

4.Connect a 282M Emitter on the COMMON Emitter output [Figure 3-(27)] of the MRC88m Controller

5.Make sure the PC is connected to the front panel COM Port (or USB port) and the MRC88m is powered ON. (Do a BASE UNIT “WHO AM I” to confirm communication between the PC and MRC88m).

6.Select TEST in the Palette Editor (TEST button will be hi-lighted in RED)

7.Place the 282M emitter (mouse end) approximately two inches from the front of the Learning Remotes IR Sensor window.

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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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