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23.External IR Terminal Block. 4-Terminal WECO style socket – Allows connection of other Xantech IR Receivers and/or Keypads to be used in conjunction with the MRC88. (i.e. Use WaterPad Keypad in subzone in shower or outdoor zone or Plasma Friendly IR Receiver in place of Keypad IR Receiver).

24.Snap-in Pins. These pins snap into the MRC88 Keypad wall bracket for mounting.

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Audio (ea channel)

 

Min Input

250mV for full rated Output

Input Overload

>2.2 V RMS (@ max VC)

Input Impedance

> 20 k Ohms

Power Output

35 Watts RMS @ 4-8 Ohms

Signal to Noise

>96dB A-Weighted

THD (VC -10dB)

<0.08% @ 2V input level

Frequency Response (± 3dB)

12 Hz to 55 kHz

Bass Control Range (@ 100Hz)

± 14dB (in 2 dB steps)

Treble Control Range (@ 10 kHz)

± 14dB (in 2 dB steps)

Video

 

Input/Output Impedance

75 Ohms

Video Insertion Loss

0 dB (50 Hz to 6 MHz)

IR Sensor

 

IR Modulation Frequency Bandwidth

30 Hz to 100 kHz

Nominal Reception Range

>30 feet

Nominal Reception Angle

40 degrees off axis

General

 

RC68 Code Group Number

A8

Control Output

12v @ 50 mA

Status Output

12v @ 50 mA

Power Requirements

120 VAC, 60 Hz, 660 Watts max,

 

TMRA 30° Celsius - If this temperature is exceeded, you will need

 

to provide additional ventilation to insure proper operation.

Gold Plated RCA type phono jacks

All A/V inputs/outputs

Dimensions (Controller)

17” W x 7.5 H x 11.75 D (432mm x 191 mm x 298mm)

Dimensions (Keypad)

4.5” W x 4.5 H x 1.5 D (114mm x 114 mm x 38mm)

Weight (Controller)

.......45 lbs (20.4 kg)

Weight (Keypad)

0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)

CERTIFICATIONS

 

Product is certified as marked on the rear panel.

 

08905142A

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MRAUDIO8X8 specifications

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