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Model MRC44	Page: 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title	Page
General Information	4
System Overview	5
Controller/Amplifier Features	6
Keypad Features	6
MRC44 Controller/Amplifier Panel And Feature Descriptions	7
MRC44 Keypad Feature Descriptions	10
Operation – Out-of-the-Box	12
Installation
MRC44 Controller/Amplifier Physical Location and Mounting	13
MRC44 Keypad Physical Location and Mounting	13
MRC44 Keypad Removal	15
Connecting the MRC44 Controller/Amplifier	16
Connections at the Zone Location	19
Setting-Up the MRC44 System	21
Planning the System	23
Programming the MRC44 System Using the DRAG450MRC Software
Software Setup	23
Learning the IR Commands	24
Editing and Testing IR Commands	25
Putting Codes to Work in the MRC44	26
Programming Keypads	26
System Set-Up Procedures	31
Programming the MRC44 Controller/Amplifier	32
Programming Power Management and Sense Trigger Codes	33
Advanced/Expanded Programming
Controller Options Programming	34
Zone Linking	36
RC68+ IR Code Triggered Sequencer	38
Programming Internal Amplifier Commands	39
Transferring a project to the MRC44	41
Uploading MRC44 Projects	41
Saving and Backing-Up Files	41
Fine Tuning	42
Operating Instructions	44
Zone Expansion Using Multiple MRC44 Controllers	46
Troubleshooting	48
Specifications	52
Certifications	52

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Installation Instructions Not Expose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture Safety Instructions Read Before Operating Equipment Table of Contents General Information System Overview System Block Diagram Keypad Features CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Features MRC44 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Panel and Feature Descriptions System Status Power-Up ModeZone Status Operational Mode 8Model MRC44 Source Component Connections Model MRC44 Model MRC44 Keypad Front Panel Features and Functions MRC44 Keypad Feature Descriptions Model MRC44 Keypad Rear Panel Features and Functions Operation OUT-OF-THE-BOX BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Expanded Installation MRC44 Keypad mounting template Cutting the hole MRC44 Keypad Removal Installing the Mounting Bracket BASIC/ADVANCED Connecting the MRC44 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Zone Wiring Connections at the MRC44 Controller/Amplifier BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDSpeaker Connections Control Out Video Connections BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Composite VideoModulated Video Control Out and Status Connections Status OFF Connections AT the Zone Location BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED MRC44 Keypad CAT5 Cable Lengths Extended Runs and Secondary Keypad In Zone For setup of an expanded system, see Figure SETTING-UP the MRC44 System Zone Included Hardware & Software Items Programming the MRC44 System Using the DRAG450MRC SoftwareSoftware Installation Planning the System Serial Port Selection Learning IR CommandsToggle Command Function Starting MRC44 Dragon Drop-IR Adding Components and Functions Editing and Testing IR CommandsCreating Palettes Adding Brands Programming Keypads Basic Putting Codes to Work in the MRC44 Advanced DRAG450MRC Basic System Window MRC44 Keypad LCD Icon Generator ADVANCED/EXPANDED Placing Commands On The Virtual Keypad BasicCreating New Icons Selecting Palettes Editing Sequences Timed DelaysRepeat Commands Push & Hold Tiered Commands System SET-UP Procedures Programming the MRC44 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Video Sensing Sense Trigger Programming Power Management and Sense Trigger Codes BasicVideo Sensing Power Management Current Sensing Power Management Sense Inputs Transferring The Project Basic Current Sense De-Bounce SettingsADVANCED/EXPANDED Programming Polarity of Sense Input IR Output Intensity Settings Zone Linking Expanded Options Firmware Upgrade Options RC68+ IR Code Triggered Sequencer Internal Amplifier Command Window Programming Internal Amplifier Commands Command Name Command List Name Parameter Internal Amplifier Commands Automatic Save Transferring a Project to the MRC44 BASIC/ADVANCEDUploading MRC44 Projects Saving and BACKING-UP Files Backing-Up Project Files Using Backup FilesFine Tuning Adjusting Input Level Trim Zone Adjustments IR Sensitivity AdjustmentLCD Backlight Adjustment System Status Audio AdjustmentsOperating Instructions Zone Control Dynamic Zone Link Advanced Combining IR Outputs Zone Expansion Using Multiple MRC44 ControllersSource A/V Distribution and Power Management AV61 Connections Expanded System Diagram Problem Probable Cause and Solution Troubleshooting Model MRC44Page 50Model MRC44 Problem Probable Cause and Solution Specifications CertificationsXantech Corporation