Installation

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Model MRC88

Section 2: Installation & Connections

OPERATION: OUT-OF-THE-BOX PRE TEST (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED)

The MRC-88 is shipped to operate basic functions ‘Out-Of-The-Box’ without any programming. Simply by plugging in keypads via standard CAT-5 RJ45 terminated patch cable and powering the controller ‘on’, you can control Source Selection, Volume Up/Down and speaker Mute capabilities.

Completing the Out-Of-The-Box Pre-Test will verify that all sources and zone components are working properly to select and distribute audio and video prior to programming with Dragon Drop-IR™. This will ensure that the unit is indeed functioning correctly ‘prior’ to fixed installation and allow proper troubleshooting procedures if a problem is encountered. Instructions regarding full programming for specific components and features will follow.

Note: For ‘EXPANDED’ configuration, test both units individually as outlined below.

Note: For simplicity of test set-up, only one Source Component, one pair of speakers, and one TV/Video Monitor will be necessary.

For the pre-test, you will need the following:

8-RJ45 Terminated CAT5 cables. (Pre test cables prior to use – See Caution below)

1-Audio/Video Source Component (i.e. VCR, DVD or other) [Will be used to test ALL Source Inputs]

1 Audio/Video RCA Harness (Capable of Audio Left/Right and Video)

1-Pair of speakers with Speaker Cable properly terminated into a 4 conductor WECO Plug [Will be used to test Speaker outputs]

1-TV or Video Monitor [Will be used to test ALL Video Outputs]

8-283M Blink Emitter

All 8 MRC-88 Keypads

MRC-88 Controller/Amplifier

PA435X Two-Zone Stereo Amplifier (or other)

2 Pair of Stereo RCA Phono cables (for PA435X)

AC Cord

1.Connect MRC88 Controller/Amplifier as shown in Figure 13 to:

a)All MRC88 Keypads via CAT5 Cables

b)Pre Amp Out of Zones 7 and 8 to PA435X Zones 1 and 2 Audio Input

c)Audio/Video Source to SOURCE 1 Audio Left/Right and Video Input terminals

d)TV or Monitor to Video Out 1

e)Speakers to Speaker Output #1

f)All 8 IR emitters to IR Emitter Ports 1 thru 8 (rear connection Item #26)

g)AC Power for MRC88 Controller and Audio/Video Source Component

2.Press “Power On” button on the front of the MRC88 Controller/Amplifier (wait for front panel LED’s to stop flashing – should be less than 20 seconds).

3.Power ON the Zone 1 TV/monitor and select the appropriate input (on the TV or monitor).

4.Power ON the Source Component and press play.

5.Place the emitter from IR Emitter Port 1 near the front of the Source Components IR Sensor window.

6.Press “POWER” on the Zone 1 Keypad.

7.Select “SRC1” on the Zone 1 MRC88 Keypad.

a)If Source 1 is an Audio/Video component, the video content of the source connected to the Source 1 inputs should be seen on the zone 1 TV/monitor.