Xantech Introduction, MRKP2 Features, MRKP2 Accessories, Definitions Zone, Source

1. Introduction

The Xantech MRKP2 is a full-featured zone controller specifically designed for multi-room systems based on the MX88 series, MRC88m, or MRAUDIO8x8m multi-room controllers. It has been designed to take advantage of all major features and capabilities of the MX88. The MRKP2 features hard buttons for source selection, volume control, mute, and power. It is also capable of controlling all connected sources via hard buttons, its super-bright TFT LCD touch-screen, or its built-in IR receiver.

The Xantech MX88 System sets a new standard in whole-house audio/video distribution, audio amplification, and control/automation. The MX88 System consists of the MX88 controller/amplifier, keypads or touch-panels to control each zone, and wireless or wired web-enabled devices such as the Apple® iPad® for controlling all zones and the entire system. When combined with IR, RS232, or IP controlled (IP on select models only) meta-data-rich audio/video sources and home automation components, the MX88 becomes a very capable and self-contained system for controlling virtually everything within a household.

MRKP2 Features

∙Fits in recommended North American standard two gang electrical back boxes.

∙2.4” touch-screen 16-bit Color TFT LCD display

∙Displays multiple lines of meta-data and menu navigation lists

∙Full-featured keypad with navigation and select hard buttons.

∙Selectable keypad backlight color

∙Includes a screwless wall plate

∙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

∙Supports Xantech QuickConfig

∙Built-In interference resistant (CFL, LCD, Plasma) IR receiver for system and source control

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

MRKP2 Accessories

∙KCK2 color change kit – converts MRKP2 to black, almond, or ivory

∙MREM handheld remote

∙MRC44CB1 connecting block with 782ERGPS High Current AC adaptor – for connecting multiple MRKP2s within a system – see sections 2 and 3 of this manual for further details

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Definitions

Zone

A Zone is defined as an area of the house that has separate source selection capabilities from all other areas of the house. Typically, a zone is comprised of a single room, but it is possible for a zone to spread across multiple rooms (kitchen/dining room, master bedroom/master bath) or for multiple zones to be contained in one room (game room/bar area or multiple zones in the yard).

Source

A Source is any audio (or audio/video) device that is connected to the MX88 source input. Any Source can be heard or viewed in any zone in the system.

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