MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE

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The following Table shows out-of-box default functionality of a MRC88 Keypad when connected to an un-programmed (factory default) MRC88:

 

Default Function/

Default Function/

No Default/

Button Name

Non-Programmable

Programmable

Must Be Programmed

Power

 

X

 

Source Buttons

 

X

 

CH+

 

 

X

CH-

 

 

X

Status

X

 

 

Pause

 

 

X

Select/Play

 

 

X

REW

 

 

X

FF

 

 

X

Stop

 

 

X

VOL+

 

X

 

VOL-

 

X

 

Mute

 

X

 

Table 2 – MRC88 Keypad Default Functionality

SYSTEM DEFAULT SETTINGS

A MRC88 has a wide range of system, source and zone audio settings that can be adjusted to tweak system performance based upon the source characteristics, individual zone environment and user preference. Some of these adjustments (Treble, Bass, Balance) can be made from the keypads and can be considered user adjustable settings. The others, (Z-Adjust, Trim Levels and Code Group) must be executed with a Xantech RC-68X IR Remote Programmer and should be considered Installer Only adjustable settings.

The following Table shows the out-of-box default audio and Code Group Settings of a MRC88:

Function

Default Setting

Mute

Off

Treble and Bass

Flat

Balance

Center

Z-Adjust Treble and Bass

Flat

Z-Adjust Balance

Center

Z-Adjust Max-V(olume)

Cleared

Z-Adjust Max-On-V(olume)

Cleared

Trim Levels

Cleared

IR Code Group

A8

Table 3 – MRC88 Default Audio and Code Group Settings

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MRAUDIO8X8 specifications

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