Xantech MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Features, Preamp level audio outputs for all eight zones

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Model MX88

CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER FEATURES

Zones: Eight, expandable to sixteen-zones with the addition of a second MX88 and additional keypads

Sources: Eight audio (MX88a or MX88ai) or eight audio/video (MX88vi). Any zone can select any source. Any source can be selected in multiple zones. Several modes of control:

-Whole-house mode – selection and control of any source from any zone.

-Priority mode – any zone can select and monitor a source, but only the first zone to select that source can control it.

-Link mode – multiple zones can be linked together to act as a single zone for source selection and control. Each zone maintains independent volume and mute controls.

-Monitor lockout – prevents certain zones from selecting certain sources.

Local Zone Audio Inputs: Eight zone-specific audio inputs. When activated, overrides source-one audio inputs allowing each zone to have its own dedicated Audio Source by selecting source-one.

IR Learning: IR commands can be learned from external hand-held remotes through the Controller/Amplifier‟s built-in IR learning eye or they can be generated from the MX88‟s built-in IR code library.

Internal IR Code Library: Built in IR Code Library. Contains all Major Brand Component IR commands. No need to „learn‟ commands.

Macros: can be built using IR, audio control, RS232, repeat or delay commands and associated with a specific button or event. They can be triggered by a keypad button press, an RC68+ IR code, an MX88 compatible keypad command, control sense status, video sense status or by RS232. Up to 40 IR commands can be issued in a single Macro.

Audio/Video loop-throughon all eight source inputs (video applies to MX88vi only)

Power Management: Keeps all components‟ power states in sync with Zone Power Status

All eight video source inputs have built-in NTSC/PAL sync sensing (MX88v only)

All eight sources have current sense inputs for use with a CSM1 Current Sensor.

Preamp level audio outputs for all eight zones

Frequency response: 12 Hz to 55KHz (±3dB)

THD: <0.08%.

Signal-to-noise ratio: > 96dB A-weighted

Amplification: Zones 1 through 8 have built-in stereo audio amplifiers at 50 Watts per channel Zones 7 and 8 are also designed to be used with external amplifiers in case higher power output is desired. CO1 and CO2 Control Outputs provide on/off or mute trigger signals to external amps used for zones 7 and 8.

Video outputs for all eight zones (MX88vi only)

IR Emitter Outputs: Eight source-specific IR emitter outputs

One common IR emitter output

Eight zone-specific IR emitter outputs

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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 MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Panel and Feature Descriptions MX88 Front Panel Features and ConnectionsSystem Status Power-Up Mode 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 LocationConnecting the MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Audio Connections Zone systemExpanded, 16-zone system Video Connections MX88vi Only Zone systemRS232 Ports 1 Ethernet jack MX88vi and MX88ai onlyModel MX88 Status Control OutCO1 and CO2 Zones 7 Connections AT the Zone LocationSingle Keypad CAT5 Connections Multiple Keypad ConnectionsSensor Enable Zone Expansion Connecting TWO MX88 ControllersZone Termination 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 Types of Commands RS232 ControlPIN # Function DSR GND DTR Ascii String „INITIATING‟ and „TERMINATING‟ CharactersModel MX88 Commands AO+Queries ?z#PR+Volume Level 39 Steps Keypad Button ID MX88 Setting Level in dB+14 +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 Specifications Video MX88vi onlyIR Sensor GeneralModel MX88 Xantech LLC Model MX88