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Model MRC88

Section 1: General Information & Features

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Xantech MRC88 System is the next generation in Whole-house Audio/Video Entertainment (WAVE™) family of products - the first being the MRC44. This is a revolutionary whole-house audio/video entertainment distribution, audio amplification and control system.

The MRC88 System consists of the MRC88 Controller/Amplifier, Eight LCD Keypads and Eight IR Emitters. When combined with almost any Eight IR (or RS232) controlled audio/video source components (CD, DVD, VCR, Satellite, etc.), using the MRC88 System is as easy as pushing a button.

The MRC88 system includes the following components:

•One MRC88 Controller/Amplifier (Part No. MRC88CTL)

•Eight MRC88 Keypads(Part No. MRC88KPW)

•Eight IR Emitters (Part No. 283M)

•One DB9 programming cable to connect to the RS232 serial port on your PC (Part No. 05913410)

•One male DB15 to male DB15 cable with null modem for linking two MRC88 Controllers (Part No. 05913555)

•CD-ROM Disc contains the MRC88 Dragon Drop-IR software (Part No. 03900785-01)

•MRC88 System Installation Instructions (Part No. 08901180)

•Six speaker WECO connector plugs (Part No. 05997400

•24 Keypad jumpers (for Zone Termination, Keypad Address and IR Sensor Enable)

•MRC88 Keypad Installation Kit which includes Eight sets of installation brackets (Part No. 03079565-01), an installation template (Part No. 09590255), a Keypad removal tool (Part No. 03025280) and the Keypad Installation Instructions (Part No. 08901175)

•Caution card

Optional Accessories:

•Secondary Keypads

White: Part No. MRC88KPW

Black: Part No. MRC88KPB

Almond: Part No. MRC88KPA

Ivory: Part No. MRC88KPI

•External IR Receivers

480-00 Dinky Link™ Series IR Receivers

480-80 CFL Friendly Dinky Link™ Series IR Receivers

490-90 Plasma Friendly Micro Link™ Series IR Receivers 780 Series J-Box IR Receivers

291 Series Hidden Link™ IR Receivers

•MRC44CB1 Connecting Block

•CSM1 Current Sensing Module

•URC-2P or URC-2B Universal Hand-Held Remote Controller

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Xantech mrc88 installation instructions General Information, MRC88 system includes the following components

Contents

Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Read Before Operating Equipment Not Expose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture Table of Contents Programming the Controller ADVANCED/EXPANDED Programming Section Model MRC88 Xantech Corporation General Information MRC88 system includes the following components Model MRC88 System Block Diagram System Overview CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Features Keypad Features MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Panel and Feature Descriptions MRC88 Front Panel Features and ConnectionsSystem Status Power-Up Mode Front Panel Zone Status Active-Operational Mode MRC88 Rear Panel Features and Connections Source Component Input Connections Source Loop-Thru Connections MRC88 Keypad MRC88 Keypad Feature DescriptionsMRC88 Keypad Front Features Model MRC88 Model MRC88 Keypad Rear Panel Features and Functions MRC88 Keypad Rear Features and Connections Installation Operation OUT-OF-THE-BOX PRE Test BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Obstructions MRC88Keep perforations on top cover free Mounting and Installing the MRC88 Keypad Expanded MRC88 Keypad mounting template Optional Keypad Back-Box for pre-install applications MRC88 Keypad Removal Connecting the MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Audio ConnectionsBASIC/ADVANCED Video Connections CSM1 Threshold Adjustments Advanced Zone Related Wiring Connections BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Status BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Composite VideoModulated Video Control Out CO1 and CO2 Zones 7Zone IR BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Connections AT the Zone Location BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Single Keypad CAT5 Connections Multiple Keypad Connections Zone Expansion Connecting TWO MRC88 Controllers Expanded OFF Linking TWO MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Units MRC88 Connecting Block located on rear of Keypad MRC88 Keypad CAT5 Cable Lengths BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED SETTING-UP the MRC88 System Typical MRC88 System Pre-Programming the MRC88 BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Computer Requirements Minimum Basic Mode Advanced Mode Expanded ModePlanning the System Connecting the MRC88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER to the PC Software InstallationIncluded Hardware & Software Items Starting MRC88 Dragon DROP-IR Software Starting a Project Learning IR Commands Creating Palette Files BUILT-IN IR Code Library BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Built-In Mfg’s IR Command Library Learning IR Commands BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED Recording Toggle Command Functions Creating a Palette File BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDED To Rename an Existing FunctionTo Add a New Function Importing CCF Files Getting Source Commands from the InternetEditing BRAND, COMPONENT, and Function Lists Importing Discrete IR Hex Codes Entering RS232 Command Strings ADVANCED/EXPANDED RS232 Palette Editor Window Using PC TestUsing MRC88 Test Creating AN RS232 Palette File ADVANCED/EXPANDED Creating an RS232 Palette File Configuring Source Icons on MRC88 Keypad LCD Programming The Controller Downloading Source Icons to the Keypad Creating NEW IconsSelecting Icons from the Icon Generator Placing Commands Onto the Virtual Keypad Selecting RS232 Command Palettes ADVANCED/EXPANDEDSelecting Internal Amplifier Commands ADVANCED/EXPANDED Placing Commands on the Virtual Keypad Basic Programming Sequences Macros Button Edit Pop-Up Menu Editing Buttons on the Virtual Keypad Editing Commands in the Macro Command List Window Editing Commands Zone 1 thru Programming Power Management and Sense Trigger Codes Programming Power Management Basic Power Management Programming Sense Trigger Codes ADVANCED/EXPANDED Programming Sense Triggers Testing Commands Under Power Management and Sense Triggers Zone Options Configuration Default settings set in Basic Mode are as followsName of Zone ADVANCED/EXPANDED RC68 Code Group PRE AMP Volume Adjust Settings ADVANCED/EXPANDED IR Loop Back Settings ADVANCED/EXPANDED Configuring Commands for IR in Zone Transferring the Project Controller Options Programming Zone Audio Input Mode of Operation IR RoutingBACK-LIGHT Control Expanded Options RS232 Settings Monitor Lockout Mode Factory default Disabled Monitor Lockout Mode Zone Linking Programming Dynamic Zone Link Mode Factory default Disabled RS232 Input Translator Link ALL DynamicLink ALL Static Clear ALL Programming IR Commands and Sequences IRS232 Input Translator RC68 IR Command Macro Window RC68+ IR Code Triggered Sequencer Programming Internal Amplifier Commands Internal Amplifier Command Window Using Internal Amplifier Commands Zone Expansion Connecting Multiple MRC88 Controllers Internal Amplifier Commands Programming in Expanded Mode Enabling Expanded ModePhysical Connections in Expanded Mode RS232 Control While in Expanded Mode Sources 1 through Transferring a Project to the MRC88 Uploading MRC88 Projects Saving and BACKING-UP Files Firmware Upgrade Optionis Warm Firmware UpgradeCold Firmware Upgrade Downloading Firmware Files from the WEB Tweaking the System Teaching a HAND-HELD Remote to Operate the MRC88 System Making Fine Adjustments Trimming Source Audio Input Levels Zone Adjustments Keypad Adjustments Powering the Zone on and OFF Setting the VolumeAccessing Tier 2 Commands Source Slection and Control Zone Settings Audio Adjustments BASIC/ADVANCED/EXPANDEDSystem Status BASIC/ADVANCED Dynamic Monitor Lockout Parental Control ADVANCED/EXPANDED Expanded RS232 Control ?5SS3+ 7PR1+?5SS+ Commands AO+ Queries Volume Level 39 Steps Keypad Button ID MRC88 Setting Level in dB+14 +12 Left Speaker Right Speaker MRC88 Setting Attenuation Balance Level Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause and Solution Model MRC88Page 96Model MRC88 RS232 and Expansion PIN OUT Information GND Specifications CertificationsVideo IR Sensor Model MRC88 Model MRC88 Xantech Corporation Xantech Corporation Bradley Avenue, Sylmar CA Phone 818.362.0353 fax