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QUICK START GUIDE
MRC88
MRAUDIO8X8
EIGHT ZONE – EIGHT SOURCE
AUDIO & VIDEO CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS READ THIS FIRST!!!..........................................................................................................................................................3 SYSTEM PLANNING .........................................................................................................................................................5 CONTROLLER LOCATION........................................................................
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 3 READ THIS FIRST!!! About the MRC88/MRAUDIO8X8 Quick Start Guide The MRC88/MRAUDIO8X8 Quick Start Guide provides fundamental instruction for planning, installing, connecting and programming a basic MRC88 System. The MRC88 Series Controllers have features and options to accommodate functionality in the most basic or sophisticated of whole-house audio/video distribution and control applications. This Guide only provides instruction to the most basic
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 4 Figure 1 – Typical MRC88 System 08905142A
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 5 SYSTEM PLANNING CONTROLLER LOCATION Consider all of the flowing when planning the Controller location: 1. The MRC88 depends on the natural free flow of air up through the slot perforations in the bottom plate, over the internal heat dissipating fins, then out the top cover, for adequate cooling. 2. Provide large holes in the shelf below the MRC88 and allow at least 2 inches of space above the top cover to allow adequate airflow. 3. Never remove
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 6 MOUNTING THE KEYPAD Keypad Location • The MRC88 Keypad should be mounted in a convenient location, typically near the entrance to a room where other room controls such as light switches are located. NOTE: Some light dimmers can interfere with the Keypad and IR Sensor. Test compatibility prior to determining mounting location. • Do not mount the Keypads in locations that will be exposed to sunlight or bright artificial light. Bright light sources
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 7 KEYPAD CABLE LENGTH The maximum cable length for MRC88 connection to a single keypad is 500 feet (152m) over CAT5 cable. • Zone Keypad CAT5 cables should be pulled in home-runs from the keypad locations to the MRC88 Controller. • Label each end of the CAT5 with the Zone Number and Room Name to assure proper connection and assist in troubleshooting. • CAT5 cable must be properly terminated with RJ45 connectors for MRC88 Keypad connections. See
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 8 SPEAKER WIRE LENGTH The maximum wire length for Zone Speaker connections is 150’ (39m) over 14AWG stranded wire. • Speaker wire should be pulled in home-runs from the speaker locations to the MRC88 Controller, two pair for each zone. • Always use quality stranded speaker wire for zone speaker connections. • Label each end of the speaker wire with the Zone Number and Room Name to assure proper connection and assist in troubleshooting. • MRC88 S
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 9 VIDEO DISPLAY CABLE LENGTH (MRC88) The maximum coaxial cable length for Zone Video Output is 150’ over RG6 quad-shield cable. • Coax for zone video should be pulled in home-runs from the zone video display locations to the MRC88. • Coax must be properly terminated with a shielded male RCA video plug on the MRC88 end and as appropriate for connection to the video display. (Shielded male RCA plug typical) • Label each end of the coax with the Zo
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 10 PREPARATION – WIRING CAUTION: Power voltage for the keypad is transmitted along the CAT5 cable! Incorrect wiring on this cable can destroy the MRC Keypad! TERMINATING THE CAT5 CABLES All MRC88 CAT5/RJ45 connections utilize the EIA/TIA 568B Standard pin-out as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 – CAT5/RJ45 Pin-out (EIA/TIA 568B) Cables should be configured in a pass through (pin to pin) configuration. To terminate CAT5 cables: 1. Trim the end of
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 11 Test the cable connections using a proper CAT5 cable tester or use a multimeter to check pin to pin continuity and for possible shorts. Using either method, it is advisable to measure pins 3 and 6 to verify proper voltage. A 12VDC measurement should be read when the positive probe is on pin 6 and the negative probe is on pin 3. See Figure 7. AC POWER It is recommended, but not required, that the MRC88 Controller and head-end source components be
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 12 SOURCE CONNECTIONS Be sure the MRC88 power is off and the unit is disconnected the from the AC supply when making connections to avoid potential electrical shock and damage to the MRC88, the Keypads, Sources and Speaker components. MRAUDIO8X8 (Audio Only) 1. Use a quality stereo audio patch cable to connect the L&R line level audio outputs of a source component to the appropriate L&R line level source audio inputs on the MRAUDIO8X8 rear panel.
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 13 IR EMITTERS Use the 8 included 283M Emitters for IR control of common source components. 1. Locate the IR sensor on the device to be controlled. If the sensor is not obvious, shine a small flashlight into the device front panel display to locate the sensor or refer to the product manual for that device. 2. Remove the adhesive protective cover on the flat side of the emitter and attach the emitter over the IR sensor on the front panel of the source
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 14 ZONE CONNECTIONS KEYPADS Prior to connecting the keypads, be sure the zone dual-gang boxes and keypad mounting brackets have been installed and the keypad CAT5 runs have been terminated and tested as described in the previous sections. Head End Connections 1. Connect the zone CAT5 keypad cable to the appropriate Zone Keypad Terminal on the MRC88 rear panel. Be sure the RJ45 connector ‘clicks’ into place. 2. Repeat for all zones. Zone Conn
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 15 SPEAKERS Head End Connections Use the included 4-conductor plug-in connectors, (6 included) to connect speaker wires to the MRC88. 1. Strip each speaker wire conductor’s insulation back about ¼ inch (6mm) and twist the ends to prevent fraying. 2. Insert the leads into the appropriate “L+, L-”/“R+, R-” Terminals on each plug-in connector. Confirm polarity. Slightly pull the connected wire to confirm connection. 3. Be sure there are no loose stran
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 16 VIDEO DISPLAY (MRC88) Head End Connections 1. Connect the zone video cable to the appropriate Zone Video Output on the MRC88 rear panel. 2. Repeat for all zones with video displays. Zone Connections Prior to connection, confirm the input to be used for the zone video feed and appropriately terminate the video cable. (Shielded male RCA video plug typical.) 1. Connect the zone video cable to the appropriate composite video input on the zone vi
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 17 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION When all system connections (head-end and zones) have been made and confirmed, connect the AC power cords for the MRC88 and all system devices. Press the Power Button on the MRC88 Front Panel. The Xantech logo will illuminate indicating the main power is ON. The Status LEDs (1-8) on the MRC88 front panel will flash as follows while performing a system status check: • Slow Orange Blink – Indicates general initialization is
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 18 The following Table shows out-of-box default functionality of a MRC88 Keypad when connected to an un-programmed (factory default) MRC88: Default Function/ Default Function/ No Default/ Button Name Non-Programmable Programmable Must Be Programmed Power X Source Buttons X CH+ X CH- X Status X Pause X Select/Play X REW X FF X Stop X VOL+ X VOL- X Mute X Table 2 – MRC88 Keypad Default Functionality SYSTEM DE
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 19 ZONE AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS (MRC88 Keypad – User Settings) To adjust Treble, Bass and Balance from a MRC88 Keypad: 1. Simultaneously press the Status and VOL+ Buttons. The ‘Audio Setup Mode’ will appear on the keypad LCD. 2. To adjust Balance, press the button under ‘BAL’. The ‘<’ REW Button will shift audio to the left speaker. The ‘>’ FF Button will shift audio to the right speaker. The Select/Play Button will restore center balance. Display will ret
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MRC88 / MRAUDIO8X8 QUICK START GUIDE 20 5. Adjust Volume Buttons until the apparent loudness is the same as the device in Step 2 (lowest output). 6. Select another input that sounds louder. 7. Adjust Volume Buttons again until the apparent loudness is the same as the device in Step 2 (lowest output). 8. Repeat this procedure for each remaining input. 9. Verify settings by selecting each input again, making adjustments as necessary until all inputs have the same relative audio level. 10
