Channel Plus MDS-6 manual Wiring Diagram for Remote Room Controllers

INFRARED (IR) SECTION

IR REMOTE OUTPUTS	WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.
	AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.

16	1	2	3	4
	SOURCE OUTPUT
17	A	B	C	D
	SUM OUTPUT

18

16.) Source Output #1 through 4 - This 1/8” 2 conductor jack is for the IR emitters and are “locked” source specific. This is useful in for instance, if you have 2 or more of the same brand CD player, since the same IR command will work on both, this ONLY sends the IR command to this particular source. Nearly any brand of emitter will work. There are four source specific IR jacks.

This connector is duplicated for the remaining 3 outputs and function exactly the same as the first one.

17.) Sum Output #1 through 4 - This 1/8” 2 conductor jack is for the IR emitters and are summed across the IR buss. This will allow normal operation of different components that don’t share the same IR commands. There are four sum output IR jacks.

This connector is duplicated for the remaining 3 outputs and function exactly the same as the first one..

18.) AC Power - This is where the AC power cord connects to the unit. It is a detachable 3 prong I.E.C. plug. Never remove the ground lug on the plug or electrical shock and damage to the unit could result.

INSTALLATION NOTES

	RJ-45	8
		7
CLIP		6
		3
		5
		4
	PLUG	2
		1

TO MDS-6

DATA LINE C DATA LINE B DATA LINE A +5 VOLT D.C.

GROUND

IR SIGNAL

CLONE

STANDBY

1	RJ-45
2
3		CLIP
6
4
5
7	PLUG
8

TO MCS-1 or MCS-2

WIRING DIAGRAM FOR REMOTE ROOM CONTROLLERS

#Use Category 5 8-conductor cable. It is not necessary for it to be shielded but be careful with your cable runs. Avoid running a tight parallel with AC wiring. Be careful if stapling the wire to secure it in place.

#Use high quality RJ-45 connectors and make sure you use a high quality crimp tool. The crimp of the RJ-45 connectors is crucial in making the system work properly.

#Avoid tight or sharp turns near the ends of the RJ-45 connections to the controller or main units. This can put excessive strain on already small wires.

#Note when stacking multiple units: Audio sources connect via the distribution outputs. Wall controllers combine via the Master Controller Out jack. Make a short jumper and connect to the second unit’s Master Controller In jack to allow the “party” mode master controller to access all zones. For the IR Emitters, we strongly suggest using a “Y” adapter for the emitters that attach directly from the sources and then to the second unit’s IR outputs. This allows the source specific functionality to be utilized by the second MDS-6. An additional controller can be run per zone by using a RJ-45 “Y” adapter before the main unit.

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