Xantech mrc88 installation instructions Section

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PROGRAMMING INTERNAL AMPLIFIER COMMANDS		72
ZONE EXPANSION (CONNECTING MULTIPLE MRC88 CONTROLLERS)		74
PROGRAMMING IN EXPANDED MODE		75
Enabling EXPANDED Mode		75
Programming the System		75
PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS IN EXPANDED MODE		75
RS232 CONTROL WHILE IN EXPANDED MODE		75
TRANSFERRING A PROJECT TO THE MRC88		77
UPLOADING MRC88 PROJECTS		77
SAVING AND BACKING-UP FILES		78
Automatic Save		78
Save Project As		78
Backing-Up Project Files		78
Using Backup Files		78
Backing-Up SmartPad and Palette Files		78
FIRMWARE UPGRADE OPTIONIS		79
DOWNLOADING FIRMWARE FILES FROM THE WEB		79
WARM FIRMWARE UPGRADE		79
COLD FIRMWARE UPGRADE		79
SECTION 7: TWEAKING THE SYSTEM		80
TEACHING A HAND-HELD REMOTE TO OPERATE THE MRC88 SYSTEM		80
TEACHING A HAND-HELD REMOTE USING AN RC68+ HAND-HELD PROGRAMMER		80
TEACHING A HAND-HELDREMOTE DIRECTLY FROM DRAGON DROP-IR™		80
MAKING FINE ADJUSTMENTS		81
TRIMMING SOURCE AUDIO INPUT LEVELS		81
ZONE ADJUSTMENTS		82
KEYPAD ADJUSTMENTS		82
IR Sensitivity Adjustment		82
LCD Backlight Adjustment		82
SECTION 8:	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	83
ZONE CONTROL		83
POWERING THE ZONE ON AND OFF		83
SOURCE SLECTION AND CONTROL		83
SETTING THE VOLUME		83
MUTING AND UN-MUTING		83
ACCESSING TIER 2 COMMANDS		83
ZONE SETTINGS		84
SYSTEM STATUS		84
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS		84
DYNAMIC MONITOR LOCKOUT (PARENTAL CONTROL)		84
DYNAMIC ZONE LINK		84
SECTION 9:	APPENDIX	86
RS232 CONTROL		86
TYPES OF COMMANDS		86
INTERFACING TO THE RS232 COMPORT		86
ASCII STRING ‘INITIATING’ AND ‘TERMINATING’ CHARACTERS		86
TROUBLESHOOTING		94
RS232 AND EXPANSION PIN OUT INFORMATION		97
SPECIFICATIONS		99
CERTIFICATIONS		99

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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 System Status Power-Up Mode MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Panel and Feature DescriptionsMRC88 Front Panel Features and Connections 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 RemovalBASIC/ADVANCED Connecting the MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIERAudio Connections Video ConnectionsCSM1 Threshold Adjustments AdvancedZone Related Wiring Connections BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDBASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Composite Video Modulated VideoStatus Zone IR BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Control OutCO1 and CO2 Zones 7 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 Included Hardware & Software Items Connecting the MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER to the PCSoftware Installation 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 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 MRC88 Controllers Internal Amplifier CommandsPhysical Connections in Expanded Mode Programming in Expanded ModeEnabling Expanded Mode RS232 Control While in Expanded ModeSources 1 through Transferring a Project to the MRC88 Uploading MRC88 ProjectsSaving and BACKING-UP Files Cold Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade OptionisWarm 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 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 7PR1+ ?5SS+?5SS3+ Commands AO+Queries Volume Level 39 Steps Keypad Button ID +14 MRC88 SettingLevel in dB +12Left Speaker Right Speaker MRC88 Setting Attenuation Balance LevelTroubleshooting Problem Probable Cause and SolutionModel MRC88Page 96Model MRC88 RS232 and Expansion PIN OUT Information GND Video SpecificationsCertifications IR SensorModel MRC88 Model MRC88 Xantech Corporation Xantech Corporation Bradley Avenue, Sylmar CA Phone 818.362.0353 fax

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