Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto MRAUDIO8X8M del fabbricante Xantech
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL MRC88m MODEL MRAUDIO8x8m EIGHT ZONE – EIGHT SOURCE AUDIO & AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS.
Page: 2 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFO RE OPERATING EQUIPMENT CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO U.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 3 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIP MENT ............................................................. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................
Page: 4 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation DB9 Serial Connection .......................................................................................................... ......................37 USB Serial Connec tion ..........
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 5 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Paste .......................................................................................................................... .................................. 53 E DITING C OMMANDS ( IN T HE M ACRO C OMMAND L IST W INDOW ) .
Page: 6 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PROGRAMMING INTERNAL AMPLIFIER COMMA NDS ..................................................................................... 71 ZONE EXPANSION (CONNECTING MU LTIPLE MRC88M CONTROLLER S) .
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 7 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation.
Page: 8 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 1: General Information & Features GENERAL INFORMATION The Xantech MRC88m System is the next generation in W hole-house A udio/ V ideo E ntertainment ( WAVE™ ) family of products - the first being the M RC44.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 9 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation IMPORTANT NOTE: A MRC88m Syst em can be a single controller with keypads for up to Eight zones or two connected controllers and keypads for up to Sixteen z ones. There are three different setup modes in the Dragon Drop-IR Software.
Page: 10 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation SYSTEM OVERVIEW The MRC88m is a Eight-source Eight-zone audio/vid eo distributio n and control system. The System is comprised of a Control Amp, Eight LCD Keypads, an d Eight 283M IR Emitters.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 11 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER FEATURES • Zones: Eight, expandable to 16-zones with the addition of a second Controll er/Amplifier and additional keypads • Sources: Eight audio AND VIDEO sources (Video applies to MRC88m only).
Page: 12 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation KEYPAD FEATURES • Flush-mount, snap-in wall unit with universal wall moun ting plate. Requires a 4" x 4" hole cutout in wall (use included template). • Connects to MRC88m Controller/Amplifier via CAT5 cable termina ted with RJ45 connectors.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 13 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation MRC88m CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 1 4 3 2 5 8 10 6 7 15 14 13 PROTECT OFF ON 9 11 12 PROTECT OFF ON Figure 2 – The Model MRC88m Controller/Amplifier – Front P anel Fea tures and Functions MRC88M FRONT PANEL FEAT URES AND CONNECTIO NS: 1.
Page: 14 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Zone Status (Active-Oper ational Mode) a) Steady Green – indicates that the Zone is Active (Keypad ON), is not muted an d is not within 5 dB of MAX-V. b) Steady Red – indicates that the Zone is Active , is not muted and is within 5 dB of MAX-V.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 15 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 29 30 31 24 26 27 20 23 22 25 19 28 17 18 16 34 21 33 32 Figure 3 – The Model MRC88m Controller/Amplifier – Rear Panel Conne ctions and Functions MRC88M REAR PANEL FEATU RES AND CONNEC T IONS: 16.
Page: 16 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation c) Sense Inputs . 3.5mm Stereo Mini Phone Jacks fo r use with the CSM1 MRC88m Current Sense Module.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 17 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation MRC88m KEYPAD FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 6 7 5 2 4 11 12 9 8 10 14 13 1 3 Figure 4 – The Model MRC88m Keypad – Fron t Panel Featur es and Functions MRC88M KEYPAD - FRONT FEATU RES: 1. MRC88m Keypad.
Page: 18 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation d) Fast Red Blink = IR Sensor INPUT or Keypad OUTPUT e) Fast Amber Blink = System BUSY 5. LCD Display. When the zone po wer is ON, the LCD will indi cate the sel ected source, zone volume level, zone and system status and other syste m conditions.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 19 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation JP1 JP2 19 18 17 22 15 24 16 23 21 20 Figure 5 – The Model MRC88m Keypad – Re ar Panel Fea tures and Functions MRC88M KEYPAD - REAR FEATU RES AND CONNECTIONS: 15. Controller Terminal.
Page: 20 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 2: Installation & Connections INSTALLATION OPERATION: OUT-OF-T HE-BOX PRE TEST (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP ANDED) The MRC88m is shipped to operate b asic functions ‘Out -Of-The-Box’ without any programmin g.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 21 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation b) Press “VOL+” on the Zone 1 Keypad. The Volu me bar shoul d move on the Keypad and the audio content of the source connected to the Source 1 inp uts sh ould be should be heard throug h the Zone 1 speakers.
Page: 22 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 2. If mounted in an equipment cabinet or other confining location, allow at least 2 in che s of space above the top cover. Be sure there are large openings in the shelf below the unit and in the cabinet to allow the entry of cool air and the escape of warm air.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 23 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation b. Using a level, make proper horizontal an d vertic al marks on surface to be cut, to properly orient template. Figure 7 – MRC88m Keypad mounting template c. Locate the provided template so that the mark is in the center of the hole, which is in the center of the template.
Page: 24 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation e. Slide the left or right side of the back-bar into the wall as shown in Figure 8 . f. Center the mounting bracket in the wall and tighten the screws until the bra cket i s firmly held in the wall.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 25 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 1 2 POWER CH CH STA TUS SELECT PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW VOL VOL MUTE Figure 9 – Removing the MRC88m Key pad from the wall 1.
Page: 26 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Z ONE A UDIO I NPUTS (ADVANCED) Use 3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack to Stere o RCA Plug adapter to connect Zone Specific Audio Sources (i.e. Audio Server or other Zone Specific Audio Comp one nt – i.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 27 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation (EXPANDED) Connect CSM1’s as described above to the Primary Controller. Sense inputs are not available on the Secondary Co ntroller. ZONE RELATED WIRING C ON NECTIONS In typical applications, each zone will hav e at least one MRC88m Keypad and a pair of stereo speakers.
Page: 28 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Wire Color Pin # Signal white/orange 1 485 + orange 2 485 - white/green 3 12V RET blue 4 IR RET white/blue 5 IR green 6 +12V white/brown 7 Attn.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 29 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Mini jack to the appropriate zone Status connector on the rear of the MRC88m Controlle r/Amplifier and the other end to the device to control.
Page: 30 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation CONNECTIONS AT T HE ZONE LO C ATION (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP ANDED) K EYPAD C ONNECTIONS AND J UMPER S ETTINGS Single Keypad CAT5 Connections 1. Refer to Figure 10 for proper termination at the zone -end of the CAT5 cable.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 31 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Note: The 12VDC outp ut termin al is rated at 100mA and can power up to one SMARTPAD/WATERPAD Keypad or up to 4 IR Recei vers. Anymore then this will require the use of an external power supply.
Page: 32 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Extended Runs and Secondary Keypad s In Zone 125 feet max (38 m) IR Receiver 250 feet max (76 m) IR Receiver A B C POWER CH CH STATUS S.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 33 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation If any keypad in the zone is using an external IR rece iver, or if an outdoor keypad is ne ce ssary in a sub- zone, the MRC88m Terminal.
Page: 34 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation SETTING-UP THE MRC88m SYSTEM (BASIC/ADVANCED ) To better demonstrate the ease and ve rsatility of programming the MRC88m, Figure 13 will be used to illustrate setup for a typical application.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 35 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 3: Pre-Programming the MRC88m Programming the MRC88m system inv olves planning the system and most of all, pr ogramming the system.
Page: 36 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PLANNING THE SYSTEM Before attempting any programming, plan the syste m conf iguration first. This should include the followin g: 1. Determine the brand and type of all sou rce components to be used.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 37 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation INCLUDED HAR DWARE & SOFTWARE ITEMS The MRC88m Dragon Drop-IR p ackage includes: • DragMRC CD ROM • One DB9 Male-to-Female Cabl e. Conn ects the MRC88m COM PORT to a DB9 SERIAL PORT 1 on your computer.
Page: 38 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 4. Click Next to continue. The proper drivers should now be installed. Normally you would use Com Port 1 (USB will usually appear as COM 3 or above), but if it is already in use, it will be necessary to use a different one (use the DB9 -to-D B25 adapter if necessary).
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 39 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 14 MRC88m System Window – BASIC Mode Figure 15 MRC88m System Wind ow – Advanced Mode LEARNING IR COMMANDS (Creating Palette .
Page: 40 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 1. With the IR Library opened to the specifi c manuf acturers list of Co mmand G roups as outlined above, click on the first Command Group listed (i.e. Cmd Gro up1). A list of all of commands associated with this component should be displayed.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 41 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 5. Click on the RECORD button in t he middle of the Palette Editor. The RECORD button text will turn red. Dragon is now ready to learn the IR co des for the specific brand/compon ent sel ected.
Page: 42 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation To Rename an Existing Function 1. Right-click on the function to be rename d. 2. Choose RENAME from the drop-down menu. 3. Edit the text as desired and pr ess ENTER on your keyboard to save.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 43 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 19: Creating a Palette File EDITING BRAND, COMPONENT, AND FUNCTIO N LISTS If a brand, component, or function is not found in the Palette Editor, each can be added as follows: A DDING B RA NDS 1.
Page: 44 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 1. Click “LINKS” on the DragMRC m enu b ar. 2. Click on Remote Central Website. Your browser will o pen and take you to http://www.remotecentral.c om/ 3. Click FILES in Remote Central.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 45 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 20: Importing Discrete IR Codes ENTERING RS232 COMMANDS (Creati ng RS232 Command Palette Files) (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) The MRC88m C.
Page: 46 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 21 RS232 Palette Editor Windo w Figure 22 Entering RS232 Command Str ings T ESTING RS232 C OMMAND S TRINGS There are two methods.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 47 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation the proper Com Port is sele cted of the Dr agMRC PC for communicating with the MRC8 8m Controller/Amplifier) 4. Click on the command string to be tested on the left-hand sid e of the RS232 Palet te Editor.
Page: 48 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 4: Programming The Controller There are three ways in which the MRC88m can be cont rolle d or to control your audio, video and .
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 49 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Entering Text Directly onto the icons 1. Double click on the Source Icon in the Vi rtual Keypad in the MRC88m System s windo w. 2. Highlight the TEXT to be edited and enter the desire d text using the PC Keyboard (u p to 4 ch aracters) 3.
Page: 50 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PLACING COMMANDS ONTO THE VIRTUAL KEYPAD Commands can be placed unde r any ke ypad button with t he exception of the Volume UP, Volume DOWN, and STATUS buttons.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 51 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 1. Select the KEYPAD tab in the MRC88m Systems window 2. Click the desired Source butt on on the virtual MRC8 8m Keypad. 3. Click the Function button you wish to place a comma nd under and select the appl icable command from the palette for that component function.
Page: 52 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation R EPEAT C OMMANDS Commands can be repeat ed to extend the amou nt of time the command is being issued. This is sometime s necessary for STOP commands or any commands tha t seem to be intermittent wi th a short button press.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 53 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation D ELETE K EY (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP ANDED) Selecting DELETE KEY from the pop-up menu will delete ALL comm ands placed under the selected button from the current Keypad only. In BASIC M ode this applies to all ke ypads in the system.
Page: 54 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 27: Editing C ommands IR I N Z ONE (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) Highlighting a single command in the Ma cro Command List and sel ecting I.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 55 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation D ELETE (BASIC/ADVANCED/EXP ANDED) Highlighting a single command in the Ma cro Command List and sel ecting Delete from the pop-up menu will remove the command from the Macro Command Li st.
Page: 56 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation (BASIC) 1. Select the POWER MANAGEMENT ta b in the MRC88m Systems windo w. 2. Select the SOURCE to program (be sure to have the component s IR Palette open with the proper power commands opened).
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 57 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PROGRAMMING SENSE TRIGGER CODES (ADVANCED/EXPANDED) In Advanced and Expanded modes, the available Vid eo or Sen se i nputs can be used for either power management of source compone nts or as Triggers to initiate IR codes, RS232 Codes or Internal Amplifier Commands.
Page: 58 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 6. Select POWER OFF in the Macro Command Li st. The POWER OFF button will become outline d in RED. 7. Select the appropriate command (s) to be associated with the absence of a Sense Input (i.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 59 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation ZONE OPTIONS CONFIGURATION In BASIC mode, the system is confi gured as a whole and most features ar e fixed to the default settings. The only feature that is configurable in the Keypad sc reen is the RC68 Group Co de.
Page: 60 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation (BASIC) In basic mode, the code group can only be set for the ent ire system. To change the Code Gro up, click on th e drop-down menu in the “SYSTEM CODE GROUP” b ox and select one of the displayed Code Group choices.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 61 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 32: Configuring Co mmands for IR IN ZONE TRANSFERRING THE PROJECT (BASIC) The project can now be transferred to the MRC88m if it is being set up in the Basic mode. Fo r Advanced and Expanded systems, continue to next se ction.
Page: 62 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 5: Advanced/Expanded Programming All features discussed in Section 5 are only available in ADVANCED or EXPANDED mode s of operation.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 63 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation IR ROUTING (Factory Default = “ENABLED”) This mode allows selective control of mu ltiple same -brand same -model components su ch as multiple DVD players or Satellite receivers.
Page: 64 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation RS232 SETTINGS To configure the settings of the RS232 P ort locate d in the rear of the MRC88m Controller/Amplifier – Figure 3- (29) , click on the CHANGE SETTINGS button under the RS232 Settings section of the CONTROLLER tab.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 65 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation i.e. If Source #2 is a DVD player that should not be vi ew ed by those in ZONE 5, select the bo x at the cross section of Source 2 and .
Page: 66 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation ZONE LINKING PROGRAMMING Zones in the MRC88m System can be linked together to allow any combination of zones to behave as a single zone with regard to powe r (O N/OFF) and source sele ction.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 67 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation NOTE: After the project ha s bee n transferred to the MRC88m Controller, the Zone s will be p ermanently linked unless reprogrammed to be otherwise.
Page: 68 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation NOTE: After programming the controller, to acti vate the Dynamic Link Mode, please see SECTION 8 (Operating Instructions – Dynamic Zone Link). LINK ALL DYNAMIC Selecting this button will set ALL zones to a llow Dynamic Zone Linking between ANY zones.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 69 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Figure 38 – IRS232 Input Translator PROGRAMMING IR C OMMANDS AND SEQUENCES The RS232 Input Translator gets pro grammed in the same manner as program ming the keypads. Palettes are used to associate commands with any of the 128 available ASCII strings.
Page: 70 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation RC68+ IR CODE TRIGGERED SEQUENCER The MRC88m Controller/Amplifier ca n gene rate IR code sequences triggered by single RC6 8+ commands.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 71 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation can do one function when the IR is recei ved at Zone 1’s IR Receiver and have a totally different Macro associated with it when the same IR code is received in Zone 2). 4. Select the RC68+ Sequence Trigger Command to be programmed.
Page: 72 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation desired), or under RC68 Trigger Se que nces to control zones via a hand held remote while sitting in another zone (i.e. lower the volume in the Kids zone while sitting in the Master Bedroom).
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 73 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Source 1 will automatically be se lected and by adding a “PLAY” co mmand for a CD player to the sequence, Zone 1 will always def ault to CD when turned ON. Pre ssing the “POWER” button again will turn the zone “OFF”.
Page: 74 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Connecting two units via their Expansion port, provid es for seaml ess 8 Source / Sixteen Zone operation, allowing the same Zone Linking, Priority Lockout, and Monitor Lockout features throughout all SIXTEEN zo nes.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 75 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation RS232 CONTROL WHILE IN EXPANDED MO DE 1. Both the PRIMARY and the SENDARIES RS232 po rts are active as syste m co ntrol inputs.
Page: 76 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Primary MRC88 Controller/Amplifier Secondary MRC88 Controller/Amplifier Sources 1 through 8 From Source Component 1 From Source Compone.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 77 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 6: Completing the Programming Process After completing the previous 5 Sections, it is finally time to transfer the project to the Controller and start using the system.
Page: 78 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation SAVING AND BACKING-UP FILES A UTOMATIC S AV E When working on a proj ect in DragMRC, it is automatic ally saved on a continuou s basis,.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 79 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 4. To use them at a later date, drag & drop the conten ts of each of the se folde rs b ack into the appropriate folders on the main hard drive NOTE: To avoid the potential loss of work, back up file s frequ ently.
Page: 80 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 7: Tweaking the System After the project has been transferred a nd the system deemed operational , there are still are as that might need minor adjustments to customize the system.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 81 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 8. Put the Learning remote into LEARN mode. 9. Select the function to be Taught from the left-hand side of the Palette Editor 10.
Page: 82 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation ZONE ADJUSTMENTS These adjustments allow customized ba ss, treble, balance and maximum level settings to best complime nt the acoustics and preferen ces for each zone. 1. Go to desired zone.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 83 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 8: Operating Instructions With all system components conne cted and the MRC88m Controller and Keypads prog rammed, The system is ready for use. The following instruction s are for the end- user on how to operate the system on a daily basis.
Page: 84 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation ZONE SETTINGS SYSTEM STATUS (BASIC/ADVANCED ) A single press of the “STATUS” button will show which s ources are currently selected by zone for zones 1 thru 4. Press the STATUS button again to view the status of Z ones 5 thru 8.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 85 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation 2. Press the button for the zone to be unlinked. (Z1, Z2, etc) The keyp ad status LE D’s will show ‘busy’ (rapid amber flash) for 10 seco nds after the last button press, then ‘time out’ and return to no rmal use mode (LED /green, LCD/norm al di splay).
Page: 86 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation Section 9: Appendix RS232 CONTROL This document describes t he bi-directional RS232 inte rface of the MRC88m using the COM PORT on the rea r of the system ( Fig. 3-29) . This interface allows an external RS23 2 device to control the MRC88m via a set of ASCII text commands.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 87 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation The parsing of incoming d a ta on the COM PORT can be disabled via a setting in the Dragon project. This might be necessary if the COM port is to be used to c ontrol an external device and any incoming data from that device is to be ignored.
Page: 88 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation COMMANDS Note: An explanation of items in parenthesis ( {} ) can be found below. NAME COMMAND EXAMPLES/COMMENTS Zone Power !{ z# } PR {.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 89 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation QUERIES Note: An explanation of items in parenthesis ( { } ) can be found below. NAME QUERY RESPONSE EXAMPLE RESPONSE EXPLANATION Zone Power ? { z# } PR + ? { z# }PR{ 0/1 }+ ?7PR0+ Power in zone 7 is OFF.
Page: 90 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation VOLUME LEVEL (39 Steps) MRC88m SETTING ATTENUATION LEVEL (in dB) 38 0 37 -1.25 36 -2.50 35 -3.75 34 -5.00 33 -6.25 32 -7.50 31 -8.75 30 -10.00 29 -11.25 28 -12.50 27 -13.75 26 -15.00 25 -16.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 91 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation KEYPAD BUTTON ID MRC88m SETTING Keypad Button Label 1 NOT AVAILABLE 2 NOT AVAILABLE 3 Source Select 1 4 Source Select 2 5 Source Select.
Page: 92 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation BASS/TREBLE LEVEL MRC88m SETTING LEVEL (in dB) 14 +14 13 +12 12 +10 11 +8 10 +6 9 +4 8 +2 7 0 6 -2 5 -4 4 -6 3 -8 2 -10 1 -12 0 -14.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 93 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation BALANCE LEVEL (63 steps) MRC88m Setting Left Speaker Attenuation (in dB) Right Sp eaker Attenuation (in dB) 0 0 Mute 1 0 -37.5 2 0 -36.25 … … … 29 0 -2.5 30 0 -1.25 31 0 0 32 0 0 33 -1.
Page: 94 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter problems, review each of the following items and take corre ctive action as described.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 95 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PROBLEM PROBABLE CA USE AND SOLUTION Unit will not learn IR command s from certain brands and models of remotes.
Page: 96 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PROBLEM PROBABLE CA USE AND SOLUTION When Transferring the pro ject to a MRC88m, the transfer stops with a "Transfer aborted-Receive r Stopped Responding" or a "Commu nications Error---" message.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 97 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation PROBLEM PROBABLE CA USE AND SOLUTION Problems Controlling the MRC88m via the RS232 p ort on the rear of the system. 1. Check the cabling betwee n the controlling unit and the MRC88m. 2. Verify proper command is being sent to the MRC88m.
Page: 98 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation RS232 AND EXPANSION PIN OUT INFORMATION MRC88m RS232 COM PORT EXPANSION PORT PIN # FUNCTION PIN # FUNCTION 1 NC 1 IR Source 1 2 Tx 2 IR.
Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m Page: 99 © 2009 Xantec h Corporation SPECIFICATIONS Audio (ea channel) Min Input :.......................................................................................................... 250mV for full rated Output Input Overload : .
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Page: 102 Model MRC88m / MRAUDIO8x8m © 2009 Xantec h Corporation XANTECH CORPORATIO N 13100 Telfair Avenue, Sy lmar CA 9 1342 phone 818.362.0353 • fax 818.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Xantech MRAUDIO8X8M è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Xantech MRAUDIO8X8M - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Xantech MRAUDIO8X8M imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Xantech MRAUDIO8X8M ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Xantech MRAUDIO8X8M, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Xantech MRAUDIO8X8M.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Xantech MRAUDIO8X8M. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Xantech MRAUDIO8X8M insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
