Xantech MRC44 installation instructions Problem Probable Cause and Solution

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Model MRC44Page: 51

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION

 

 

When Transferring the project to a MRC44, the transfer

The following items may have interfered with the

stops with a "Transfer aborted-Receiver Stopped

transfer of data. Check each one in the order listed,

Responding" or a "Communications Error---" message.

then redo the transfer.

 

a) A corrupted or incorrectly learned IR code may

 

exist in the data. Refer to item 1, previous, for

 

correction.

 

b) Check the COM PORT interface cable for

 

continuity on each of its 3 leads. Replace if

 

necessary.

 

c) Your computer may have run out of system

 

resources (memory). Quit other open applications

 

and restart Windows.

 

 

After transferring commands to the MRC44, it works fine

IR noise may be on the IR bus line coming from an IR

... except at certain times the MRC44 refuses to output

receiver in another room or rooms, preventing a clean

any commands at all.

IR signal from arriving at the controlled component.

 

a) Temporarily disconnect each MRC44 Keypad one

 

at a time, until you find the one causing the

 

interference.

 

b) Look for sources of IR interference near the IR

 

receiver(s) [such as CFL lamps, TVs, Neon

 

lighting, etc.]. Move or shade the IR receiver(s) or

 

take other steps as necessary.

 

 

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Contents Installation Instructions Not Expose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture Safety Instructions Read Before Operating EquipmentTable of Contents General Information System Overview System Block DiagramKeypad Features CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER FeaturesMRC44 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Panel and Feature Descriptions System Status Power-Up ModeZone Status Operational Mode 8Model MRC44 Source Component ConnectionsModel MRC44 Model MRC44 Keypad Front Panel Features and Functions MRC44 Keypad Feature DescriptionsModel MRC44 Keypad Rear Panel Features and Functions Operation OUT-OF-THE-BOX BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Expanded InstallationMRC44 Keypad mounting template Cutting the holeMRC44 Keypad Removal Installing the Mounting BracketBASIC/ADVANCED Connecting the MRC44 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIERZone Wiring Connections at the MRC44 Controller/Amplifier BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDSpeaker Connections Control Out Video Connections BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Composite VideoModulated Video Control Out and Status Connections StatusOFF Connections AT the Zone Location BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDMRC44 Keypad CAT5 Cable Lengths Extended Runs and Secondary Keypad In ZoneFor setup of an expanded system, see Figure SETTING-UP the MRC44 SystemZone Included Hardware & Software Items Programming the MRC44 System Using the DRAG450MRC SoftwareSoftware Installation Planning the SystemSerial Port Selection Learning IR CommandsToggle Command Function Starting MRC44 Dragon Drop-IRAdding Components and Functions Editing and Testing IR CommandsCreating Palettes Adding BrandsProgramming Keypads Basic Putting Codes to Work in the MRC44Advanced DRAG450MRC Basic System WindowMRC44 Keypad LCD Icon Generator ADVANCED/EXPANDED Placing Commands On The Virtual Keypad BasicCreating New Icons Selecting PalettesEditing Sequences Timed DelaysRepeat Commands Push & Hold Tiered CommandsSystem SET-UP Procedures Programming the MRC44 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Video Sensing Sense Trigger Programming Power Management and Sense Trigger Codes BasicVideo Sensing Power Management Current Sensing Power Management Sense InputsTransferring The Project Basic Current Sense De-Bounce SettingsADVANCED/EXPANDED Programming Polarity of Sense InputIR Output Intensity Settings Zone Linking Expanded OptionsFirmware Upgrade Options RC68+ IR Code Triggered Sequencer Internal Amplifier Command Window Programming Internal Amplifier CommandsCommand Name Command List Name Parameter Internal Amplifier CommandsAutomatic Save Transferring a Project to the MRC44 BASIC/ADVANCEDUploading MRC44 Projects Saving and BACKING-UP FilesBacking-Up Project Files Using Backup FilesFine Tuning Adjusting Input Level TrimZone Adjustments IR Sensitivity AdjustmentLCD Backlight Adjustment System Status Audio AdjustmentsOperating Instructions Zone ControlDynamic Zone Link Advanced Combining IR Outputs Zone Expansion Using Multiple MRC44 ControllersSource A/V Distribution and Power Management AV61 ConnectionsExpanded System Diagram Problem Probable Cause and Solution TroubleshootingModel MRC44Page 50Model MRC44 Problem Probable Cause and Solution Specifications CertificationsXantech Corporation
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