Xantech Explore the Functions of a Amplifier: The MRC44 Controller

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MRC44 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

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POWER

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FOUR ZONE - FOUR SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER

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Figure 2 – The Model MRC44 Controller/Amplifier – Front Panel Features and Functions

1.Front Panel.

2.Chassis Feet. Set high enough to provide through-chassis cooling by natural convection.

3.Master AC Line On/Off Switch. Turns AC power On/Off to the entire unit.

4.Power and Status LED Indicators. Four indicators, one for each Zone, provide the following status information:

System Status (Power-Up Mode)

a)Slow Orange Blink – indicates general initialization is occurring.

b)Fast Green Blink – indicates that a keypad on the associated zone is currently being initialized.

c)Fast Red Blink – indicates that the master keypad on the associated zone is not responding to initialization.

d)Fast Orange Blink – indicates that the slave keypad on the associated zone is not responding to initialization.

e)All Lights Off – initialization is done, system is ready for operation.

Zone Status (Operational Mode)

a)Steady Green to indicate that Zone is in the Power-Up Mode, is not muted and is not within 5 dB of MAX-V.

b)Steady Red to indicate that Zone is in the Power-Up Mode, is not muted and is within 5 dB of MAX-V.

c)Flash Green to indicate that Zone is in the Power-Up Mode, is muted and is not within 5 dB of MAX-V.

d)Flash Red to indicate that Zone is in the Power-Up Mode, is muted and is within 5 dB of MAX-V.

e)Flash Green to indicate that Zone is in the Power-Up Mode, is not muted, is not within 5 dB of MAX-V and is being Ramped Up or Down.

f)Flash Red to indicate that Zone is in the Power-Up Mode, is not muted, is within 5 dB of MAX-V and is being Ramped Up or Down.

g)Off to indicate that Zone is in the Power-Down Mode.

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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 FeaturesSystem Status Power-Up Mode MRC44 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Panel and Feature DescriptionsZone 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/AMPLIFIERBASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Zone Wiring Connections at the MRC44 Controller/AmplifierSpeaker 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 TrimIR Sensitivity Adjustment Zone AdjustmentsLCD 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 Certifications SpecificationsXantech Corporation
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