Xantech MRKP1E installation instructions Troubleshooting, Introduction

5. Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Solution
	1. RJ-45 plug crimped	Verify wiring pin-out and
MRKP1E does not	incorrectly; or wiring	RJ-45 crimp. Correct by
power up	pin-out of RJ-45	re-crimping RJ-45 to
	reversed.	CAT-5 cable.
	2. Break in CAT-5	Check RJ-45 to RJ-45
	between Zone and	connections with cable
	“Head-End”.	tester or voltmeter.
	1. Wiring: Incorrect
No control or IR	wiring between	Verify and correct
sources	MRKP1E and	wiring.
	MRC88m.
	2. IR emitter defective	Replace IR emitter.
	at source.
		Check to see if ambient
		light is shining on built in
		IR receiver or in direct
		line with plasma TV
		noise. If the IR emitter is
Intermittent IR source	IR flooding	flashing when IR is not
control		being sent, IR flooding
		is likely cause. Disable
		the built-in IR Receiver.
		Consider use of an
		external IR Receiver
		(see Fig 2.2 and 3.2).

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1.0 Introduction

Exceptional Performance

The Xantech MRKP1E is a zone controller specifically designed for the MRC88m or MRAUDIO8x8m systems. It provides Source Selection, Volume, Mute and Power control as well as control of all connected sources with its built-in IR receiver. (NOTE: MRC88m/MRAUDIO8X8m must have Firmware ver. 2.03 or later to work with the MRKP1E)

About the MRC88m System

The Xantech MRC88m System is the next generation in Whole-house Audio/Video Entertainment family of products. This is a revolutionary whole- house audio/video entertainment distribution, audio amplification and control system. The MRC88m System consists of the MRC88m Controller/Amplifier, eight Keypads, or Touch Panels, 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 MRC88m System is as easy as pressing a button.

MRKP1E Features

∙Fits in recommended EU and UK one gang electrical back boxes.

∙Displays three lines of Meta-data

∙Simple, Easy to Read OLED Display.

∙Includes Screw-less Wall Plates for EU and UK standards.

∙Quick Plug and Play Installation – No PC Software Programming Required.

∙Hot Swappable – no need to shut down and reset system when upon connection of keypad

∙Programmable with Universal Dragon™

∙Supports Xantech QuickConfig™

∙Built-In IR Receiver for System and Source Control

∙Built-in connecting blocks for use with optional Xantech external IR receiver and IR emitters.

MRKP1E Accessories

∙KCK1E Keypad Color Kit (contains, EU and UK bezels and trim plates in almond, ivory, and black)

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