Xantech MX88 installation instructions Firmware and Programming

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Model MX88

Section 3: Firmware and Programming

Always install the latest and most current available firmware for your MX88 and its web-server (MX88vi or MX88ai only).

Firmware version for the MX88 and its web-server (called MRIP) – if so-equipped, can be accessed by tapping your finger or clicking your mouse on the top banner of the web-interface page, or by using the Xantech Universal Dragon programming software.

The latest MX88 firmware can be downloaded from http://www.xantech.com/Downloads/Firmware/

The latest web-server (MRIP) firmware can be downloaded from http://www.xantech.com/Audio/AVDistribution/AVDistribution/MX88/ . You will need the “MRIP Internal vx.xx.s.xx” and also the “Web Buffer Zipped Folder”, and will need to use the “MRIP Installer” program to load it. Please see “MX88 MRIP Quick Start” document at the same URL for details.

As stated earlier, the MX88 can be programmed without a PC, using the Xantech QuickConfig feature. It can also be customized using a PC and the Xantech Universal Dragon Windows® program.

To set up the MX88 using QuickConfig, please see the “QuickConfig Guide” at

http://www.xantech.com/Audio/AVDistribution/AVDistribution/MX88/

To set up the MX88 using Universal Dragon, please see the following documents at

http://www.xantech.com/Audio/AVDistribution/AVDistribution/MX88/

∙Universal Dragon Programming Guide (programming directions for MX88 are same as MRC88)

∙Universal Dragon MX88 Programming Instructions for MRKP2 MRKP2E

∙MRKP1 Programming with Universal Dragon

∙MRC88m – Auto Configuration Guide

MX88ai and MX88vi are IP-enabled and feature a built-in web-server and IP interface. To program this interface, please see “MX88 MRIP Quick Start” at http://www.xantech.com/Audio/AVDistribution/AVDistribution/MX88/

A system programmed using QuickConfig will allow for the following features to be utilized:

1.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,

2.IR Code programming from the built in IR library and IR learning, for control of all source components from the keypad function buttons as well as via the keypads‟ built-in IR Receiver.

3.2-way RS232 programming of select Xantech-supported sources.

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

5.Expanded, 16-zone system activation.

A system programmed using the Universal Dragon will allow for the following additional features to be utilized:

1.Icon Editor

2.RS232 Control of additional external components

3.RS232 Control of the MX88 Controller/Amplifier from external devices such as PC‟s

4.Programming of Internal Amplifier Commands

5.Static and Dynamic Linking of Zones

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

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Contents MX88 Not Expose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture Xantech LLC Companion products available for the MX88 sold separately General InformationEach MX88 package contains Important Notes System Block Diagram System OverviewModel MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Features Preamp level audio outputs for all eight zonesModel MX88 System Status Power-Up Mode MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Panel and Feature DescriptionsMX88 Front Panel Features and Connections Front PanelZone Status Active-Operational Mode MX88 Rear Panel Features and Connections Source Component Input ConnectionsSource Loop-Thru Connections User Replaceable Fuse AMP L 250 VACInstallation Operation OUT-OF-THE-BOX PRE-TESTOFF MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Physical LocationExpanded, 16-zone system Connecting the MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIERAudio Connections Zone system Video Connections MX88vi Only Zone systemRS232 Ports 1 Ethernet jack MX88vi and MX88ai onlyModel MX88 Status Control OutSingle Keypad CAT5 Connections CO1 and CO2 Zones 7Connections AT the Zone Location Multiple Keypad ConnectionsZone Termination Sensor EnableZone Expansion Connecting TWO MX88 Controllers External IR Terminal BlockConnecting Keypads or TOUCH-PANELS Composite Video SETTING-UP the MX88 System Typical 8-Zone MX88 SystemTypical 16-Zone Expanded MX88 System Firmware and Programming Model MX88 Universal Dragon QuickConfigPlanning the System PIN # Function DSR GND DTR Types of CommandsRS232 Control Ascii String „INITIATING‟ and „TERMINATING‟ CharactersModel MX88 Commands AO+Queries ?z#PR+Volume Level 39 Steps Keypad Button ID +14 MX88 SettingLevel in dB +12Left Speaker Right Speaker MX88 Setting Attenuation Balance LevelTroubleshooting Problem Probable Cause and Solution38Model MX88 Model MX88Page 40Model MX88 RS232 and Expansion PIN OUT Information IR Sensor SpecificationsVideo MX88vi only GeneralModel MX88 Xantech LLC Model MX88
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