Xantech mrc88 installation instructions Pre-Programming the MRC88

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Model MRC88

Section 3: Pre-Programming the MRC88

Programming the MRC88 system involves planning the system and most of all, programming the system. This section is broken down to walk you through from Basic to Advanced modes of programming as well as programming external Universal IR Remotes (Xantech URC-2 or other) to control the MRC88 Controller/Amplifier.

Through Dragon Drop-IR™ Software, you will configure all of the Keypads placing IR Commands under the function buttons to control the MRC88 Controller/Amplifier as well as the A/V Source components connected to the Controllers. You will also setup the unit to provide Power Management for all of the source components assuring no individual source will be out of sequence allowing all items to operate as one seamless system. All other ADVANCED features are also programmed here including Zone Linking, Monitor Lockout, RS232 control, and IR Routing of received commands (to name a few).

The actual keypads are not programmed in the system. All keypad functionality is contained in the MRC88 Controller/Amplifier. Each keypad access’s its functions via bi-directional communications between the keypad and the controller. This means the system is programmed ‘as a whole’ which saves programming time and ease of maintenance. Keypads can be interchanged or replaced without any further programming!

A system programmed under BASIC mode will allow for the following features to be utilized:

3.Basic Controller/Amplifier control including: Zone Power On/Off, Source Selection, Speaker Volume, Speaker Mute, Speaker Balance control, EQ Treble/Bass adjustment from the keypad,

4.Basic IR Control of all source components from the keypad function buttons as well as via the Keypads built-in IR Receiver.

5.Source Power Management (Video or Current Sense) for each source connected.

6.Icon Editor

A system programmed under ADVANCED mode will allow for the following additional features to be utilized:

1.All BASIC features listed above

2.EXPANDED operation mode (systems with 2 Controller/Amplifiers)

3.RS232 Control of external components from the keypad

4.RS232 Control of the MRC88 Controller/Amplifier from external devices such as PC’s, Touch Screen Controllers or any other RS232 device

5.Programming of Internal Amplifier Commands

6.Static and Dynamic Linking of Zones

7.Priority Lockout Enable/Disable as well as Monitor Lockout

8.IR Routing Enable/Disable

9.Use of Zone Audio Inputs

10.RC68+ IR Macro Generator

11.Configurable LCD backlight time-out settings

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Contents Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Read Before Operating Equipment Not Expose this Appliance to Rain or MoistureTable of Contents Programming the Controller ADVANCED/EXPANDED Programming Section Model MRC88 Xantech Corporation General Information MRC88 system includes the following componentsModel MRC88 System Block Diagram System OverviewCONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Features Keypad Features MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Panel and Feature Descriptions MRC88 Front Panel Features and ConnectionsSystem Status Power-Up Mode Front PanelZone Status Active-Operational Mode MRC88 Rear Panel Features and Connections Source Component Input ConnectionsSource Loop-Thru Connections MRC88 Keypad Feature Descriptions MRC88 Keypad Front FeaturesMRC88 Keypad Model MRC88 Model MRC88 Keypad Rear Panel Features and Functions MRC88 Keypad Rear Features and ConnectionsInstallation Operation OUT-OF-THE-BOX PRE Test BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDMRC88 Keep perforations on top cover freeObstructions Mounting and Installing the MRC88 Keypad ExpandedMRC88 Keypad mounting template Optional Keypad Back-Box for pre-install applications MRC88 Keypad RemovalConnecting the MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Audio ConnectionsBASIC/ADVANCED Video ConnectionsCSM1 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/EXPANDEDSingle Keypad CAT5 Connections Multiple Keypad ConnectionsZone Expansion Connecting TWO MRC88 Controllers Expanded OFFLinking TWO MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Units MRC88 Connecting Block located on rear of Keypad MRC88 Keypad CAT5 Cable LengthsBASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED SETTING-UP the MRC88 System Typical MRC88 SystemPre-Programming the MRC88 Basic Mode Advanced Mode Expanded Mode Planning the SystemBASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Computer Requirements Minimum Connecting the MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER to the PC Software InstallationIncluded Hardware & Software Items Starting MRC88 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 MRC88 TestRS232 Palette Editor Window Creating AN RS232 Palette File ADVANCED/EXPANDED Creating an RS232 Palette FileConfiguring Source Icons on MRC88 Keypad LCD Programming The ControllerCreating 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 MRC88 Controllers Internal Amplifier CommandsProgramming in Expanded Mode Enabling Expanded ModePhysical Connections in Expanded Mode RS232 Control While in Expanded ModeSources 1 through Transferring a Project to the MRC88 Uploading MRC88 ProjectsSaving and BACKING-UP Files Firmware Upgrade Optionis Warm Firmware UpgradeCold Firmware Upgrade Downloading Firmware Files from the WEBTweaking the System Teaching a HAND-HELD Remote to Operate the MRC88 SystemMaking 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 Volume Level 39 Steps Keypad Button ID MRC88 Setting Level in dB+14 +12Left Speaker Right Speaker MRC88 Setting Attenuation Balance LevelTroubleshooting Problem Probable Cause and SolutionModel MRC88Page 96Model MRC88 RS232 and Expansion PIN OUT Information GND Specifications CertificationsVideo IR SensorModel MRC88 Model MRC88 Xantech Corporation Xantech Corporation Bradley Avenue, Sylmar CA Phone 818.362.0353 fax
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