Xantech MX88 installation instructions System Overview, System Block Diagram

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Model MX88

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

In a MX88-based whole house audio/video/control system, the MX88 controller/amplifier acts as the server and the keypads, touch-panels, and compatible web-enabled devices (such as the Apple® iPad®) act as the clients. The end users interact with these clients in order to control all aspects of audio/video distribution and control.

This system allows the end user to accomplish the following: 1) Distribute amplified audio and video from eight independent Sources to eight separate zones. 2) Control the volume, mute, bass, treble, and balance for each of the eight zones. 3) Control most standard source components via IR and/or RS232 and/or IP (certain MX88 models only) commands. Two MX88s can be linked to create systems with up to sixteen zones.

Figure 1 - System Block Diagram

There are many ways in which the MX88 can be controlled or to control audio, video and home control systems:

∙By pressing the buttons on the MX88 keypad or touch-panel

∙From signals received from an Infrared (IR) remote at the keypads IR Receiver eye

∙From RS232 control from a touch screen panel or other RS232 controller device

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Contents MX88 Not Expose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture Xantech LLC General Information Each MX88 package containsCompanion products available for the MX88 sold separately 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 QuickConfig Planning the SystemUniversal Dragon 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