Xantech MRC88M Zone Settings, System Status BASIC/ADVANCED, Dynamic Zone Link Advanced

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Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m

ZONE SETTINGS

SYSTEM STATUS (BASIC/ADVANCED)

A single press of the “STATUS” button will show which sources are currently selected by zone for zones 1 thru

4.Press the STATUS button again to view the status of Zones 5 thru 8. The display will return to normal after 5 seconds of no activity.

(EXPANDED)

In Expanded mode, the first press of the Status button will show the sources selected in zones 1-8. A second press will show zones 9-16. Subsequent presses will toggle the display.

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED)

Balance, Treble and Bass settings can be adjusted for a zone in this mode.

1.Simultaneously press the “STATUS” and “VOL+” buttons. The ‘AUDIO SETUP MODE’ will appear on the keypad LCD.

2.To adjust BALANCE, press the button under ‘BAL’. The ‘<’ (rewind) button will shift audio to the left speaker. The ‘>’ (forward) button will shift audio to the right speaker. The ‘SELECT/PLAY’ button will restore center balance. Display will return to normal after 10 seconds of no activity.

3.To adjust TREBLE or BASS, press the appropriate button in the LCD Display. The ‘<’ button will decrease the amount of treble or bass. The ‘>’ button will increase the treble or bass. The

‘SELECT/PLAY’ button will restore the audio to the ‘flat’ setting. Display will return to normal after 10 seconds of no activity.

NOTE: Adjustments do not affect Z-ADJUST default settings.

DYNAMIC MONITOR LOCKOUT (PARENTAL CONTROL) (ADVANCED/EXPANDED)

To ‘prevent’ the audio/video output of a source from being viewed in any of the other zones, DYNAMIC MONITOR LOCKOUT should be engaged from the Zone that WILL be accessing the source. This is ideal to prevent a source component with inappropriate content from being viewed by a minor or other audience.

1.Simultaneously press “STATUS and the “SOURCE” button to be locked. The ‘Monitor Locked’ message will appear. The audio/video will only be available in that zone. Message will remain until the source is unlocked.

2.To Un-Lock, simultaneously press “STATUS and the “SOURCE” button to be unlocked. The ‘Monitor Unlocked’ message will appear. The audio/video will be available to all zones. Message will remain until the source is selected again or another source is selected.

DYNAMIC ZONE LINK (ADVANCED)

To temporarily tie multiple zones together to the current zone:

1.Simultaneously press “STATUS and the “CH+” button. The ‘Link Session’ message will appear displaying current Zone Link status/choices for zones 1 thru 4. To access Zones 5 thru 8 simply press the STATUS button a second time. To return to Zones 1 thru 4 press STATUS again to toggle between the screens.

2.Press the button for the zone to be linked. (Z1, Z2, etc) The keypad status LEDs will show ‘busy’ (rapid amber flash) for 10 seconds after the last button press, then ‘time out’ and return to normal use mode (LED /green, LCD/normal display). A small ‘L’ will appear in the upper right corner of the LCD in the linked zones. The zones will be linked for power and source selection only. Volume,

Mute and individual IR buttons will not be linked.

To Unlink Zones:

1.Simultaneously press “STATUS and the “CH+” button. The ‘Link Session’ message will appear.

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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 MRC88M Front Panel Features and Connections System Status Power-Up ModeFront Panel 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 RemovalAudio Connections BASIC/ADVANCEDVideo Connections MRC88m Only CSM1 Threshold Adjustments AdvancedZone Related Wiring Connections BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDBASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Composite Video Modulated VideoStatus Control Out CO1 and CO2 Zones 7Zone IR BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED 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 Mode Advanced Mode Expanded Mode Planning the SystemBASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Computer Requirements Minimum 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 To Rename an Existing Function To Add a New FunctionCreating a Palette File BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Getting Source Commands from the Internet Editing BRAND, COMPONENT, and Function ListsImporting CCF Files Importing Discrete IR Hex Codes Entering RS232 Command Strings ADVANCED/EXPANDEDUsing PC Test Using MRC88m TestRS232 Palette Editor Window Creating AN RS232 Palette File ADVANCED/EXPANDED Creating an RS232 Palette FileProgramming The Controller Creating NEW Icons Selecting Icons from the Icon GeneratorDownloading Source Icons to the Keypad 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 CommandsProgramming in Expanded Mode Enabling Expanded ModePhysical Connections in 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 7PR1+ ?5SS+?5SS3+ 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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The Xantech MRC88M is a sophisticated multi-room audio system that seamlessly integrates into modern home environments, offering unparalleled control and quality of sound distribution. Designed for audiophiles and casual listeners alike, this powerful system enables users to enjoy their favorite music, podcasts, and audio from multiple sources throughout their home.

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