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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
System Block Diagram
Zone Options Configuration
Entering RS232 Command Strings
CSM1 Threshold Adjustments
SETTING-UP the MRC88 System
Volume Level 39 Steps
System Status Power-Up Mode
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL MRC88
EIGHT ZONE – EIGHT SOURCE
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER SYSTEM
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Contents
Installation Instructions
Not Expose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture
Safety Instructions Read Before Operating Equipment
Table of Contents
Programming the Controller
ADVANCED/EXPANDED Programming
Section
Model MRC88 Xantech Corporation
MRC88 system includes the following components
General Information
Model MRC88
System Overview
System Block Diagram
CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Features
Keypad Features
MRC88 Front Panel Features and Connections
MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Panel and Feature Descriptions
System Status Power-Up Mode
Front Panel
Zone Status Active-Operational Mode
Source Component Input Connections
MRC88 Rear Panel Features and Connections
Source Loop-Thru Connections
MRC88 Keypad Front Features
MRC88 Keypad Feature Descriptions
MRC88 Keypad
Model MRC88
MRC88 Keypad Rear Features and Connections
Model MRC88 Keypad Rear Panel Features and Functions
Operation OUT-OF-THE-BOX PRE Test BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Installation
Keep perforations on top cover free
MRC88
Obstructions
Expanded
Mounting and Installing the MRC88 Keypad
MRC88 Keypad mounting template
MRC88 Keypad Removal
Optional Keypad Back-Box for pre-install applications
Audio Connections
Connecting the MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER
BASIC/ADVANCED
Video Connections
Advanced
CSM1 Threshold Adjustments
BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Zone Related Wiring Connections
Modulated Video
BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Composite Video
Status
CO1 and CO2 Zones 7
Control Out
Zone IR BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Connections AT the Zone Location BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Multiple Keypad Connections
Single Keypad CAT5 Connections
OFF
Zone Expansion Connecting TWO MRC88 Controllers Expanded
Linking TWO MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Units
MRC88 Keypad CAT5 Cable Lengths
MRC88 Connecting Block located on rear of Keypad
BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Typical MRC88 System
SETTING-UP the MRC88 System
Pre-Programming the MRC88
Planning the System
Basic Mode Advanced Mode Expanded Mode
BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Computer Requirements Minimum
Software Installation
Connecting the MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER to the PC
Included Hardware & Software Items
Starting MRC88 Dragon DROP-IR Software
Starting a Project
BUILT-IN IR Code Library BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Learning IR Commands Creating Palette Files
Learning IR Commands BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Built-In Mfg’s IR Command Library
Recording Toggle Command Functions
To Add a New Function
To Rename an Existing Function
Creating a Palette File BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Editing BRAND, COMPONENT, and Function Lists
Getting Source Commands from the Internet
Importing CCF Files
Importing Discrete IR Hex Codes
ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Entering RS232 Command Strings
Using MRC88 Test
Using PC Test
RS232 Palette Editor Window
Creating an RS232 Palette File
Creating AN RS232 Palette File ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Programming The Controller
Configuring Source Icons on MRC88 Keypad LCD
Selecting Icons from the Icon Generator
Creating NEW Icons
Downloading Source Icons to the Keypad
Selecting RS232 Command Palettes ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Placing Commands Onto the Virtual Keypad
Selecting Internal Amplifier Commands ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Placing Commands on the Virtual Keypad Basic
Programming Sequences Macros
Editing Buttons on the Virtual Keypad
Button Edit Pop-Up Menu
Editing Commands in the Macro Command List Window
Zone 1 thru
Editing Commands
Programming Power Management
Programming Power Management and Sense Trigger Codes
Basic Power Management
Programming Sense Triggers
Programming Sense Trigger Codes ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Testing Commands Under Power Management and Sense Triggers
Default settings set in Basic Mode are as follows
Zone Options Configuration
Name of Zone ADVANCED/EXPANDED
RC68 Code Group
IR Loop Back Settings ADVANCED/EXPANDED
PRE AMP Volume Adjust Settings ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Transferring the Project
Configuring Commands for IR in Zone
Zone Audio Input
Controller Options Programming
IR Routing
Mode of Operation
BACK-LIGHT Control
Expanded Options
Monitor Lockout Mode Factory default Disabled
RS232 Settings
Monitor Lockout Mode
Zone Linking Programming
Dynamic Zone Link Mode Factory default Disabled
Link ALL Dynamic
RS232 Input Translator
Link ALL Static
Clear ALL
IRS232 Input Translator
Programming IR Commands and Sequences
RC68+ IR Code Triggered Sequencer
RC68 IR Command Macro Window
Internal Amplifier Command Window
Programming Internal Amplifier Commands
Using Internal Amplifier Commands
Internal Amplifier Commands
Zone Expansion Connecting Multiple MRC88 Controllers
Enabling Expanded Mode
Programming in Expanded Mode
Physical Connections in Expanded Mode
RS232 Control While in Expanded Mode
Sources 1 through
Uploading MRC88 Projects
Transferring a Project to the MRC88
Saving and BACKING-UP Files
Warm Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade Optionis
Cold Firmware Upgrade
Downloading Firmware Files from the WEB
Teaching a HAND-HELD Remote to Operate the MRC88 System
Tweaking the System
Trimming Source Audio Input Levels
Making Fine Adjustments
Keypad Adjustments
Zone Adjustments
Setting the Volume
Powering the Zone on and OFF
Accessing Tier 2 Commands
Source Slection and Control
Audio Adjustments BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Zone Settings
System Status BASIC/ADVANCED
Dynamic Monitor Lockout Parental Control ADVANCED/EXPANDED
Expanded
RS232 Control
?5SS+
7PR1+
?5SS3+
AO+
Commands
Queries
Volume Level 39 Steps
Keypad Button ID
Level in dB
MRC88 Setting
+14
+12
Balance Level
Left Speaker Right Speaker MRC88 Setting Attenuation
Problem Probable Cause and Solution
Troubleshooting
Model MRC88Page
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RS232 and Expansion PIN OUT Information
GND
Certifications
Specifications
Video
IR Sensor
Model MRC88
Model MRC88 Xantech Corporation
Bradley Avenue, Sylmar CA Phone 818.362.0353 fax
Xantech Corporation
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