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1. Figure 22 RC68 IR Command Macro Window Programming RC68 Triggered Sequences Example Turn on a zone select a source and play a CD player from a single RC68 command received from a hand held programmable remote 1 Open the MRC44 System Window to the RC68 IR Command Macro Window as shown in Figure 22 2 Open the palettes for the devices to be controlled in the sequence 3 Select the RC68 Sequence Trigger Command e g Click on button 80 It will be outlined in blue NOTE The shaded buttons are not available for this application They are reserved for system set up modes See Fine Tuning Page 42 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 39 From the Internal Amplifier Command Window Select ZONE TOGGLE POWER COMMAND and set to the appropriate zone number That command will appear in the Command List From the Amplifier Command Generator select ZONE SOURCE SELECT COMMAND and set to the appropriate zone and source number That command will now appear in the Command List From the CD player palette select the PLAY command It will now appear in the command list It may be necessary to insert a delay into the sequence between the input and play commands Using the right and left arrows set DELAY to the desired length Left click and drag the delay box into the command list between INPUT and PLAY It will appear on the command list The sequence can be tested with the
2. AC 120V R afo warts To IR Emi T TN o mitters AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT at AN Equipment ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 TV TM Primary Keypad Secondary Keypad Secondary Keypad Primary Keypad TV TV Primary Keypad Secondary Keypad Secondary Keypad Primary Keypad Hand Held Remote Hand Held Remote Figure 13 Typical MRC44 System 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 23 PLANNING THE SYSTEM Before attempting any programming plan the system configuration first This should include the following 1 Determine the brand and type of all source components to be used Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 CAUTION See caution card included for the latest information regarding code compatibility before finalizing the system as there may be some IR code incompatibilities 2 Determine the components to be used in each zone Some sources may not be available in all zones 3 Assemble the components into a working MRC44 system such as that shown in Figure 13 Testing the system prior to installation can sometimes save time with unexpected problems 4 Program the MRC44 System using the included DRAG450MRC program 5 Transfer the System Project to the MRC44 Controller 6 Confirm all functions in all zones PROGRAMMING THE MRC44 SYSTEM USING THE DRAG450MRC SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SETUP BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED Computer Requirem
3. Page 34 Model MRC44 Polarity of Sense Input TIP 12VDC RING Input 12VDC SLEVE Ground When using a dry contact closure to activate a Current Sense Input Trigger the switch should be between TIP and RING When using an external voltage 12 volt control out from switched outlet etc the switch should be between SLEVE and RING Current Sense De Bounce Settings De Bounce is the amount of time switches and relays need to stabilize The factory default of 2 should be tried first For a faster switch try the 1 setting For slower switches change as needed to allow the controller to sense the switch or relay condition Transferring The Project BASIC The project can now be transferred to the MRCAA if it is being set up in the Basic mode For Advanced and Expanded systems continue to next section See page 41 Transferring a Project for instructions ADVANCED EXPANDED PROGRAMMING CONTROLLER OPTIONS PROGRAMMING File Base Unit MRC44 Component Palette Links User Settings Advanced Help MRC44 System C PROGRAM FILES DRAGMRC44 PROJECTS manualadvanceda pid x Zones Sense Setup Controller Zone Linking Icon Editor System Level Parameter Setup r Mode Of Operation r IR Routing 3 BackLight Control C Whole House Mode Routing Enable C Always On Always Off Priority Lockout Mode C Routing Disable Timed BSeconds r Monitor Lockout Mode r Expanded Op
4. amp e SARE ur mee xd Em amp DX O as T D muaa 0 0 00 L 25 SAT Receiver D Ch DVD Player CD Changer CONTROLLER 2 JARNING TO REDUCE THE NOLO NRE OREO xantech noou PERES voeo 8 voco 8 pantech voeo 8 y v 8 Tes UNT To hant CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER FLED oncrs one 1 mus vee courues enmon A piti KID 4 0 e mono uum or mem sw ons Y ome M i m N Putas voro NOUSERSERVICABLE E Ko orders Sm H a FOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E 5 e SPEAKER usecase SPEAKER Ec SPEAKER pm mmm pm T e ama O MAN AE AS AE eo HE E HD Es Male DBS EJ area E Male DB9 Null Modem Full Handshake Cable Figure 24 Expanded System Diagram 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 48 Model MRC44 TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter problems review each of the following items and take corrective action as described If problems persist contact Xantech Technical Support PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION The MRCAA after a successful Transfer from Dragon Drop IR will not send out any IR commands A corrupted or incorrectly learned IR code has been transferred to the keypad a Open all palettes that you used for the project Click Edit Palette on the first palette When Palette Editor opens retest each IR command to see that they operate the contr
5. IR Learning Eye FOUR ZONE FOUR SOURCE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER EH EH EN Serial Zone Audio Serial Zone Audio Serial Zone Audio Serial Zone Audio RJ45 Status amp RJ45 Status amp RJ45 Status amp RJ45 Status amp RS422 Video RS422 Video RS422 Video RS422 Video amp IR Y amp IR Y amp IR Y amp IR Y Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 1 o Zone 2 ED cum Zone 3 o cmm e Zone 4 Video DS Video ZAS Video ZO Video Optional Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor External IR 8 8 8 8 Receiver y Speakers Speakers Speakers Speakers To Built In E Keypad EZ IR Receiver NE To Built In E Keypad Y IR Receiver E To Built In lt Keypad EZ IR Receiver NE To Built In E Keypad NH IR Receiver 12 Figure 1 System Block Diagram 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 6 Model MRC44 CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER FEATURES Central Processor Four Audio Video Source Inputs Video sensing NTSC PAL Sync on each input for power management of common source components Current sensing gt 20mA lt 10A for each input for power management of common source components and future control modules using the optional CSM1 Internal memory 96 Kbytes non volatile flash for storing IR codes Programmable only with Dragon Drop IR Programming Software Recognizes Xantech RC68 Commands to initiate sequences of IR or amplifier commands Outputs single IR commands or IR sequences Sends busy signal to keypads when system is
6. The TEST button text will turn red b Click on each of the command names one by one that are to be tested A red dot will flash just to the left of TEST as the IR command executes c The controlled component should respond to each command sent i e Power turns the source ON or OFF PLAY plays the content etc NOTE Only functions with an asterisk will execute d If a component does not respond to a command re learn and re test the IR command until the component responds Toggle Command Function Some IR command formats e g RC5 and RC6 types include a toggle or key release bit in the code For consistent operation of such commands sometimes they need to be learned twice Dragon Drop IR handles these commands in two ways 1 If the commands are RC5 or RC6 types Dragon Drop IR will take care of this for you automatically if you have Auto Detect checked in Palette Editor When the command is learned two asterisks will appear next to the command on the list to indicate that a toggle command has been learned 2 Other code format types however are not auto detectable To handle these click the check box next to Toggle before learning the command After IR 1 is learned you will be prompted with Waiting for 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 25 IR 2 At this point press the same button on the teaching remote a second time When IR Z2 is learned two asterisks will appear next to the co
7. Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Treble Level Command MRC44 ZneTreb Zone 1 4 5 8 TrebLevel 14dB 14dB Zone Treble Step Up Command MRC44 ZneTreb Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Treble Step Down Command MRC44 ZneTreb Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Bass Level Command MRC44 ZneBass Zone 1 4 5 8 BassLevel 14dB 14dB Zone Bass Step Up Command MRC44 ZneBass Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Bass Step Down Command MRC44 ZneBass Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Source Select Command MRCA4 ZneSrcSel Zone 1 4 5 8 Source 1 4 Zone Mute State Command MRC44 ZneMute Zone 1 4 5 8 MuteState On Off Zone Mute Toggle Command MRC44 ZneTogMute Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Set Control Status Command MRC44 ZneCtlStat Zone 1 4 5 8 CtriState On Off Zone Restore Balance Command MRC44 ZneResBal Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Restore Treble Command MRC44 ZneRestTreb Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Restore Bass Command MRC44 ZneRestBass Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Start Z Adjust Command MRC44 ZneStrtZAdj Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Set Max V Command MRC44 ZneMaxV Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Adjust Done Command MRC44 ZneAdjDone Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Start Trim Adjust Command MRCA4 ZneStrtTrim Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Turn Off All Zones Command MRCA4 ZneAIIOff N A N A Table 2 Internal Amplifier Commands O 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 41 TRANSFERRING A PROJECT TO THE MRC44 BASIC ADVANCED When all program
8. 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Source 2 Selector Selects source input 2 reverses source icon on LCD Display when source is selected and sends IR commands programmed to this button if any to the source 2 and common emitter outputs Also used in Dynamic Monitor Lockout and Dynamic Zone Link Modes Source 3 Selector Selects source input 3 reverses source icon on LCD Display when source is selected and sends IR commands programmed to this button if any to the source 3 and common emitter outputs Also used in Dynamic Monitor Lockout and Dynamic Zone Link Modes Source 4 Selector Selects source input 4 reverses source icon on LCD Display when source is selected and sends IR commands programmed to this button if any to the source 4 and common emitter outputs Also used in Dynamic Monitor Lockout and Dynamic Zone Link Modes Vol Increases zone volume and moves the Volume Bar on the LCD Display to indicate volume level non programmable Vol Decreases zone volume and moves the Volume Bar on the LCD Display to indicate volume level non programmable Mute Mutes zone speaker output Sends IR commands programmed to this button if any to the selected Source and common emitter outputs CH Sends IR commands programmed to this button to the selected source and common emitter outputs CH Sends IR commands programmed to this button to the selected source and common emitter outputs Status Dis
9. NOTE Certain IR commands that are not normally learnable or those that operate more correctly when learned with special techniques at Xantech are available on the CD ROM that comes with Dragon These and the most recent updates to these files are available on the Xantech web site at www xantech com Contact Technical Support for details b Components using IR carriers higher than 71 kHz cannot be learned directly Most are learnable however when down converted by Xantech products such as the 291P PMS12 291 455 MS455 etc Refer to the Xantech Product Catalog and contact Technical Support for details Be sure you have the Make and Model number of the component and its remote before contacting Technical Support Record ERROR try again shows on screen while learning IR commands Sometimes the command takes but does not operate the device This may occur if you hold the teaching remote too far away too close or at too great an angle to the rear of the MRC44 or IR interference is present Also with some remotes you may be holding down the buttons for too long or too short a period of time when teaching the commands Do the following a Repeat the Learning procedures You may have to experiment with the distance the remote is held away from the IR SENSOR on the back of the MRC44 It may need to be as much as 10 away but usually not closer than 1 2 b Vary the amount of time you hold down the
10. OFF condition ON 12VDC OFF OVDC Using a 3 5mm mono mini phone connector this control can be used to close a relay such as a Xantech CC12 to raise a TV lift or drop a projection screen automatically when a zone is turned ON Control Out BASIC ADVANCED A single Common Control Output is provided When the Common Control Output is High 12 volts 50 mA this indicates that at least one zone is ON When the Common Control Output is Low 0 volts this indicates that all zones are OFF Using a 3 5mm mono mini phone connector this control can be used to close relays Xantech CC12 or turn on an AC outlet Xantech AC1 AC2 for activity common to the system 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 19 EXPANDED When at least one zone on either the PRIMARY or SECONDARY controller is turned ON the Control Out on the PRIMARY Controller is High 12 volts The Control Out on the SECONDARY Controller will be inactive AC Power Connections BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED Use the supplied power cable and plug into a power source capable of delivering the rated amps shown in the specification section of this manual CONNECTIONS AT THE ZONE LOCATION BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED Single Keypad Connections 2 3 Refer to Figure 10 for proper termination at the zone end of the CAT5 cable Connect the CAT5 cable from the MRC44 Controller Amplifier into the RJ45 jack marked Controller on the rear of the MRC44 keypad Depending
11. OTHER YOU CAN VERIFY THIS AS FOLLOWS 1 If the positive and negative terminals on your speakers are correctly marked and visible and you have wired the system with the positive speaker connector on the rear of the MRC44 Controller Amplifier connected to the positive connector on the speaker and the negative speaker connector on the rear of the MRC44 Controller Amplifier connected to the negative connector on the speaker then the system will be in phase No further action is required Most manufacturers identify the positive terminal with a red binding post a sign or a red dot 2 f you are unsure of the markings you can verify the phasing Using a mono sound source such as AM radio alternately reverse the leads to one of the speakers Pick the connection that delivers a solid center image between the speakers as well as best bass response CAUTION After lead ends are inserted and the screws tightened down be sure there are no free strands that could cause shorting Video connections BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED Composite Video The buffered composite video output from the MRC44 Controller Amplifier will drive a VIDEO INPUT on a TV or monitor directly Use RG 6 coaxial or RG 59 quadshield cable with RCA type phono plugs on each end This connection can be run for 100 feet Modulated Video When using the RF ANT input on a television use RG 6 coaxial or RG 59 quadshield cable with F connectors on each end to connect
12. PC connected to the MRC44 com port by selecting the RC68 command and clicking on TEST Make any adjustments to the sequence as needed Once the project has been transferred to the MRC44 any time the MRC44 Controller sees the 80 command this sequence will be initiated By teaching the 80 command to a hand held remote it is now only necessary to send the one IR code and have the sequence generated by the MRCAA PROGRAMMING INTERNAL AMPLIFIER COMMANDS In the MRC44 System Window Menu click on Palette and select MRC44 AMPLIFIER COMMAND GENERATOR F6 a special palette of MRC44 Internal Commands will appear as shown in Figure 23 Xantech Dragon Drop IR MRC44 450 Memory 4676 bytes of 32768 used File Base Unit MRC44 Component Palette Links User Settings Advanced Help 5 MRC44 System C PROGRAM FILES DRAGMRC44 PROJECTS manualadvanceda pjd ES Amplifier Internal Commands Zone 1 Sense Setup Controller Zone Linking Icon Editor Select Zone m Macro Command List Zone Source Select Command KeyPad IR Command Macro 1 3 4 F d 2 5 Ls BH D n i MRC44 Amp Zone r Source BHH ZneSicSel 1 1 Xantech MRC44 Amp EE EE e ES r Delay eo mu CD SAT UCR Accept Close EE p Repeat eo 1 KeyPad C RCb58 gt Sas Zone Name Master Bedroom Options Figure 23 Internal Amplifier Comm
13. Receiver To 120 VAC unswitched 400 feet max 122 m 1 D MRC44 Connecting Block is IR Receiver 600 feet max 183 m Figure 11 MRC44 Keypad CAT5 Cable Lengths The maximum cable length for CAT5 connections to a single keypad is 400 feet see Figure 11 A For two keypads in a zone the distance to the last keypad is 200 feet see Figure 11 B MRCCB1 CONTROLLER KEYPAD Figure 12 MRCCB1 MRC44 Connecting Block If both keypads in the zone are using an external IR receiver the MRC44 Connecting Block see Figure 12 is used to expand the connections on the back of the primary keypad as shown in Figure 11 C If your installation requires cabling beyond these limits you can use the MRC44 Connecting Block to power the keypads from a separate run of 12VDC as shown in Figure 11 D The 12VDC can also be generated in the zone from a model 782 power supply or from a source at the Controller Amplifier location run an 18 gauge speaker wire to the MRC44 Connecting Block to minimize line loss This method will extend the distance to the last keypad in the zone to a maximum of 600 feet The Maximum cable run to the external IR receiver in each of the above cases is 250 feet from the keypad 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 21 Speaker Connections BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED SPEAKER PHASING TO OBTAIN STABLE IMAGING AND FULL BASS RESPONSE IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT STEREO SPEAKERS BE CONNECTED IN PHASE WITH EACH
14. Up Files sssssssssssseseeeeeen enne nennen rennen nnn nnnm rns nnns n nnns 41 Pine O 42 Operating Instructions orc t een ber bvre nt dederint S 44 Zone Expansion Using Multiple MRC44 Controllers eesesssesseeeeeeeee nnn 46 Troubleshooting rrr Re Ev REEL E LEE 48 Sp6GIfICallOliS s 0535 ctv ove suse aes e eI eed Ye saan NENEN EE NONN eU NNE NNN vd V vU d vdd Dvd d ovd d vdd o vov vod NNN dV su vU VU V vo vuv vu eu eds 52 Certification Sanon 52 O 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 4 Model MRC44 GENERAL INFORMATION The Xantech MRC44 System is a revolutionary whole house audio video distribution audio amplification and control system The MRC44 System consists of the MRC44 Controller Amplifier four optional LCD Keypads and four included IR Emitters When combined with almost any four IR controlled audio video source components CD DVD VCR Satellite etc using the MRC44 System is as easy as pushing a button The features of the MRC44 are The MRCAA system includes the following components One MRC44 Controller Amplifier Part No MRC44CTL e Four IR Emitters Part Number 283M One DB9 programming cable to connect to the RS232 serial port on your PC Part No 05913410 One male DB9 to male DB9 cable with null modem for linking two MRC44 Controllers Part No 05913560 CD ROM Disc contains the MRC44 Dragon Drop IR software Part No 03900745 01 MRC4
15. adjustments allow customized bass treble balance and maximum level settings to best compliment the acoustics and preferences for each zone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Go to desired zone Using an RC68 select desired INPUT source Point the RC68 at the IR sensor on the MRC44 Keypad IR sensor enabled and press the Z ADJ button 18 This activates the Zone Adjustments mode NOTE Z ADJ mode allows 10 seconds after each button press for the next command to be executed If 10 seconds is exceeded simply press Z ADJ again To confirm Z ADJ mode by press the MUTE ON button If the sound mutes the MRC44 Controller is not in the Z ADJ mode While listening to the program material set BASS TREBLE and BALANCE as desired Repeat this procedure as often as necessary to arrive at a pleasing tonal balance for the zone Adjust VOLUME buttons for the maximum volume desired for the zone Press MAX V button to save maximum volume Press the ADJ OFF button to drop out of the Z ADJ mode Z ADJ mode will drop out automatically after 10 seconds The Z ADJ settings are now saved completing the procedure Repeat steps 1 through 7 for each zone IR Sensitivity Adjustment Carefully adjust for background light level to prevent false triggering of the IR circuits 1 2 In bright light environments if the keypad LED is flickering red use the enclosed small blade screwdriver to adjust the sensitivity of the IR sensor Slowly turn clockwi
16. and Sense inputs can be used for either power management of source components or as sense triggers to initiate IR codes or Internal Amplifier Commands NOTE 1 A video or sense input can only be used for either power management or sense trigger on from a single source NOTE 2 IR commands issued for power management or sense trigger will be output from the corresponding source IR and common IR outputs Video Sensing Power Management VIDEO SENSING is incorporated internally on each of the source video input jacks NTSC sync and PAL signals are detected indicating the source component is ON The absence of these signals indicates an OFF condition Example Video Sensing on a DVD Player on Source Input 1 1 Select POWER MANAGEMENT tab in MRC44 Basic System Window ADVANCED EXPANDED Select SENSE SETUP tab Select Source 1 Video Sense Open the Palette for the DVD Player from the Palette Menu In the Macro Command List box Select the POWER ON button Click on the POWER command in the open DVD Palette if using a power toggle command Same command for ON and OFF If separate ON OFF commands are available click the POWER ON command In the Macro Command List box Select the POWER OFF button Click on the POWER command in the open DVD Palette if using a power toggle command Same command for ON and OFF If separate ON OFF commands are available click the POWER OFF command 9 Repeat for all sources that will use video sensin
17. date copy them back to the Projects folder in the DRAGMRCAA directory after un Zipping them if previously Zipped Proceed as follows 1 Locate the Projects folder on the main and backup drives 2 Onthe backup drive open the Projects folder and identify the files needed with the proper extensions efs Un Zip them if previously Zipped 3 Click and drag these files from the backup drive and drop them into the Projects folder on the main hard drive Backing Up SmartPad and Palette Files The SmartPad and Palette folders in the DRAGMRCAA directory contain all the files of learned individual IR commands and specific palettes that have created for all projects These should be backed up in the event of a hard drive failure for transferring work to another computer etc Back up these files to another hard drive a tape drive or a floppy Proceed as follows 1 Open the hard drive icon from My Computer usually drive C in Win 95 98 NT Open the DRAGMRC44 folder 2 Locate the SmartPad and Pallets folders 3 Click and drag copy the SmartPad and Pallets folders to the backup drive These files are small enough to easily fit on one 1 44 MB floppy 4 To use them at a later date drag amp drop them back into the Appropriate SmartPad or Palate folder on the main hard drive NOTE To avoid the potential loss of work back up files frequently FINE TUNING Adjusting Input Level TRIM NOTE An RC68 set to code group 48 with overla
18. jacks are for the connection of IR emitters to control source components These jacks are steerable with Dragon Drop IR for IR routing and priority lockout See Controller Options Programming IR Out Common 3 5mm Mono Mini Phone Jacks The Control Amp has a single Common IR Output that can be used to control devices such as motorized drapery systems TV lifts and lighting systems Com Port DB9 Connector This Serial Port is used to program the MRC44 Controller and Keypads using the included Dragon Drop IR Software from a PC Also used for linking multiple MRC44 Controllers in Expanded Configurations IR Learning Eye The IR Eye on the MRC44 Controller back panel allows teaching IR Codes to Dragon Drop IR via the Control Amp when connected to a PC from the com port User Replaceable Fuse 6 25 AMP 250 VAC Slow Blow Fuse Domestic version 3 15 AMP 250 VAC Time Lag Fuse European version AC Power Input Standard IEC 3 Conductor AC Line Cord Receptacle for plug in of a 3 conductor power line cord Grounding Screw Knurled Screw provides a means for chassis connection to earth ground or to other Audio Video products to aid in the reduction of system noise Power On Off LED This LED indicates the Main Power ON OFF Condition of the MRC44 Controller 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 10 Model MRC44 MRC44 KEYPAD FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 20 21 22 23 24 25 Q0 eA es Ss o Sm A a O JE
19. keep components in sync with system activity The other method is current sensing Current sensing functions the same way but detects the difference in current drawn by the component when its either ON or OFF Sense Inputs Factory default DISABLED BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED Specific IR commands can be associated with the ON and OFF states of a sensed device and sent automatically to the source emitter when the system is turned ON or OFF The MRC44 Controller will also poll the sensors every 30 seconds to maintain proper sync of the source components to the system If a particular source component automatically turns itself OFF after a certain time of inactivity or if a component is accidentally turned OFF the system will sense a source OFF condition with a system ON condition and automatically turn the source back ON keeping all sources ready for use at any time When any zone on the MRCAA is turned ON all sources with IR codes associated with sensed conditions will be turned ON 10 seconds after the last zone on the MRC44 is turned OFF provided no new activity occurs all sources with IR codes associated with sensed conditions will be turned OFF 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 33 PROGRAMMING POWER MANAGEMENT AND SENSE TRIGGER CODES BASIC In the Basic mode Video and Current Sensing can only be used for power management of common source components ADVANCED EXPANDED In Advanced or Expanded modes the Video
20. message will appear The audio video will be available to all zones Message will remain until the source is selected again or another source is selected 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 45 Dynamic Zone Link ADVANCED To temporarily tie multiple zones together from a zone with Dynamic Zone Link enabled 1 Simultaneously press STATUS and the CH button The Link Session message will appear 2 Press the button for the zone to be linked Z1 Z2 etc The keypad status LEDs will show busy rapid amber flash for 10 seconds after the last button press then time out and return to normal use mode LED green LCD normal display A small L will appear in the upper right corner of the LCD in the linked zones The zones will be linked for power and source 3 Simultaneously press STATUS and the CH button The Link Session message will appear 4 Press the button for the zone to be unlinked Z1 Z2 etc The keypad status LEDs will show busy rapid amber flash for 10 seconds after the last button press then time out and return to normal use mode LED green LCD normal display The small L will no longer appear The zones will resume independent control EXPANDED Same as above using the Status button in Link Session to access zones 5 8 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 46 Model MRC44 ZONE EXPANSION USING MULTIPLE MRC44 CONTROLLERS Two MRC44 Controllers can be used to
21. name Hit ENTER on the keyboard or click SAVE Click on USER SETTINGS in the Menu bar Select BASIC DRAGON Click on the BASE UNIT Pull Down in the Menu bar and select MRC44 The MRC44 BASIC SYSTEM WINDOW will appear Figure 17 with a virtual keypad default source buttons SRC1 SRC2 etc along with tabs which allow selection of Keypad Power Management and Icon Editor In the menu bar USER SETTINGS will indicate Basic NOTE A project can be changed from Basic to Advanced or Expanded but once changed cannot be changed back to Basic See Programming Keypads Advanced Expanded 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 27 Xantech Dragon Drop IR MRC44 450 Memory 3080 bytes of 32768 used File Base Unit MRC44 Component Palette Links User Settings Basic Help System C PROGRAM FILES DRAGMRC44 PROJECTS manualbasica pid Power Management Icon Editor r Macro Command List KeyPad IR Command Macro BE Z 1 On Xantech MRC44 Amp EE ZneSrcSel 1 1 Xantech MAC44 Amp J me 2 Delay SHB SRC2 SRC3 SRC4 e O Bf co mos E Gr Gu PPP RC68 Group Code System Group Code 48 Test Figure 17 DRAG450MRC Basic System Window ADVANCED With Dragon open from FILE select NEW PROJECT and give the project a name Hit ENTER on the keyboard or click SAVE Click on USER SETTINGS in the Menu bar Select ADVANCED
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23. specific source from either MRC44 Controller it will be run through the 793 10 Serial Control Combiner and out to the emitter for that source 793 10 Connections 1 Using a mono mini to mini plug cable Xantech P N 6015900 5 cable P N 6017450 10 cable connect IR out 1 from the Primary MRC Controller to input 1 on the 793 10 2 Using a mono mini to mini plug cable connect IR out 1 from the Secondary MRC Controller to input 2 on the 793 10 3 Plug the emitter for source 1 into control output A on the 793 10 4 Attach the emitter to the IR eye on component to be controlled 5 Repeat for as many sources used IMPORTANT NOTE Internal Amplifier Commands cannot be communicated from Controller to Controller These commands can be used for zones running through a single Controller 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 47 CONTROLLER 1 WARNING ro repuce TE xnnteth ao orar voeo i voco pet voco N voeo HD UT TO RA CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER o TUE OR PLACE WATER a A A 2 3 4 petu 1 i a 2 gee come mum 3 Ti 4 EJ MUDORGHT arrenmon noaueoe STATUS Y amemon saves poa ne saus G suns CRS FAS CUNA fates DEVICE MUST ACCEPTAM como EAM conecte renreacnceaccenen culona y K NO USER SERVICABLE E lu id E INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE E E ee eras L JE c e REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL E p p p FOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS a sense sense sense sense 5 5 O 8 SPEAKER am SPEAKER SPEAKER
24. that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page General Information cee ete ee tet eoa e eg e at att ev ade ev eroe oae e ev eroe oed e ete Niner nels 4 NEED MI edie 5 Controller Ampliier Features s s oles E dee ate dea ettet e ede idee e de ee De ede e d E E 6 Keypad Features sav ia TC C 6 MRC44 Controller Amplifier Panel And Feature Descriptions ssssse nnns 7 MRCA4 Keypad Feature Descriptions sssssssse n nnn nn nnn nnn nnne nnn nnn inni ns 10 Operation Outsofsthe BOX i et tesa detected tete teda deu dus ue du uud uv E odds alt 12 Installation MRC44 Controller Amplifier Physical Location and Mounting ssssssss 13 MRC44 Keypad Physical Location and MOUNtINO coccccccnnnononccnnnnccnonnnonnncnnnnncnnnnnn nn eene 13 MRC44 Keypad Removal aar eaae E napana MEREN EEEN ENEEK EAEE NEEE A EEEN EAA EA AA TE AA RAA 15 Connecting the MRC44 Controller Amplifier sess 16 Connections at the Zone Location oooonnoocccnnnnccinnnococnccnnnnnonnnnnnnnccnnnnconnnnnnnnnnnn nn conan nn nn rca eset nennen nnne nne 19 Setting Up the MRC44 SysteM oooooonncocccccncccccconnonnnccnnnncnnnnnnnnncnnn nn rn nan nn nn nn nena nn
25. the command Timed Delays 1 Timed delays can be placed in a sequence Click the left and right gt arrows under DELAY in the Command List window for the number of seconds you want i e 2 2 seconds 2 Double Click within the Delay outline This will place the delay at the end of the Command List and the delay time appears on the list e g Delay 2 Sec 3 Left Click and Drag the Delay 2 Sec line and drop it between any two commands you have placed on the Command List Repeat Commands 1 To repeat an IR command for any reason just use the arrows to set the number of times to repeat a code and Double Click in the REPEAT outline This will place a cycle symbol and the words Repeat 3 Times if 3 is selected at the bottom of the Command List 2 Left Click on the Repeat 3 Times line and place it directly ahead of the code to be repeated Push amp Hold Tiered Commands The commands thus far have been placed by default on TIER 1 or the first level of the button If you wish to add a command s to the second Tier 1 Click on TIER 2 in the Command List window The Tier 1 commands disappear 2 Repeat all of the same steps as described for programming Tier 1 Commands Getting Source Commands From The Internet Xantech com There are some IR commands that can be difficult to learn in Dragon Xantech edits and posts some of these commands at xantech com under Products IR Code Libraries See website for listing
26. to the RF output on the Modulator to the RF ANT in on the zone TV SETTING UP THE MRC44 SYSTEM BASIC ADVANCED To better demonstrate the ease and versatility of programming the MRC44 Figure 13 will be used to illustrate setup for a typical application EXPANDED For setup of an expanded system see Figure 24 The MRCAA is programmed using the included Xantech Dragon Drop IR program Drag450MRC and connection accessories For additional information please call Xantech technical support at 1 800 843 5465 ext 812 or visit http www xantech com Ref Products IR Code Libraries Software 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 22 Model MRC44 SAT Receiver CD r7 DVD Player To IR OUT s on the r MRC44 Controller Ampifier To IR OUT s onthe To IR OUT s on the lt To IR OUT s on the MRC44 MRC44 pev MRC44 ControlerAmplifor e VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ZONE 1 ZONE2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 WARNING ronenuce me e aunoiger PSKOFAREOREECTACAL wpgo voeo tr voeo voco EE or ai Pre i XIW 1 0 ADOROT arre caisse STATUS Oo Ete I o mus o er lt pri rm rmm nousenservicasie E porc S PARTSINSIDE Y Eo crum H O nerenroomensunual P H a A ry e SPEAKER SPEAKER ipm SPEAKER SPEAKER e um sen tert mes um nour e error gem 7 woe 7 wo TOR mr i GND lf A F FUSE 6 AMP le com m Slow stow e eozx 20 nov Y E
27. zone may have one two or no keypads On power up the MRC44 Controller automatically polls the system and identifies how many keypads are connected to a given zone Repeat SYSTEM SET UP PROCEDURES as needed for all zones 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 32 Model MRC44 PROGRAMMING THE MRC44 CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER File Base Unit MAC44 Component Palette Links User Settings Basic Help MRC44 System C PROGRAM FILES DRAGMRC44 PROJECT S manualbasic pid Icon Editor Source Power Management Macro Command List Power On IR Command Macro Video Sense Video Sense Dely C Current Sense C Current Sense a m 1 Cas Gea Video Sense Video Sense C Current Sense C Current Sense y Repeat L a EN Figure 19 MRC44 System Window Sense Input Tab Automatic Source Power Management Figure 19 BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED With the ability to turn the system ON and OFF from more than one location The MRC44 Controller needs to know when the different sources are ON or OFF and be able to know when to send or not send power commands to keep the sources in sync with the system The MRC44 Controller features two sensing methods One is video sensing All four source video inputs are set to detect a video input signal NTSC and PAL sync When detected the MRC44 controller knows when to send or not send power commands to
28. 4 Controllers Do this for each source component Refer to Figure 24 See text Zone Expansion AV61 Connections Video Connections BASIC ADVANCED Using good quality RCA type video patch cables connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jacks of the source component to the VIDEO INPUT jacks on the MRC44 Do this for each source Component Refer to Figure 13 EXPANDED Using good quality RCA type patch cables connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jacks of the source component to the VIDEO INPUT jacks on a Xantech AV61 Audio Video Distribution Amplifier Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jacks of the AV61 to the appropriate VIDEO INPUT jacks both MRC44 Controllers Do this for each source component Refer to Figure 24 See text Zone Expansion AV61 Connections IR Control Connections BASIC ADVANCED Plug the supplied 283M IR emitters into the appropriate IR out jacks Be careful to match the source audio and video connection number on the MRCAA to the IR emitter jack number This will ensure that the IR control signal will be routed to the correct source component Find the IR sensor window on the source component and attach the emitter to the sensor window after removing the protective paper cover on the flat side of the emitter head A common IR jack is also provided for connection to other auxiliary devices EXPANDED Connect the emitters as in Figure 24 using one 793 10 Serial Control Combiner for each common source component that is to be controlled by both Controllers Se
29. 4 System Installation Instructions Part No 08901160 Four speaker connector plugs 12 Keypad jumpers Caution card Optional Accessories e Keypads see page 18 White Part No MRC44KPW Black Part No MRC44KPB Almond Part No MRC44KPA Ivory Part No MRC44KPI e External IR Receivers 480 00 Dinky Link Series IR Receivers 480 80 CFL Friendly Dinky Link Series IR Receivers 490 00 Micro Link Series IR Receivers 780 Series J Box IR Receivers 291 Series Hidden Link IR Receivers e MRC44 Connecting Block Part No MRCCB1 see page 19 e CSM1 Current Sensing Module e URC2P or URC2B IMPORTANT NOTE A MRC44 System can be a single controller with keypads for up to four zones or two connected controllers and keypads for up to eight zones There are three different setup modes in the Dragon Drop IR Software The Basic mode allows quick setup and programming for a four zone system It assumes all zones will use factory defaults and will behave exactly the same The Advanced mode allows customization of system configuration for functions such as zone link monitor lockout unique IR programming by zone etc The Expanded mode allows programming of systems with more than four zones using linked MRC44 Controllers Each section of this manual will indicate which sections apply to the three programming modes and setups A section with BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED would apply to all system configurations A section with ADVANCED EXPANDED would onl
30. 660 Watts max TMRA 30 Celsius If this temperature is exceeded you will need to provide additional ventilation to insure proper operation Gold Plated RCA type phono jackS ccccccccccccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos All A V inputs outputs Dimensions Controller sessssss 17 W x Hx 11 5 D 432mm x 102mm x 292mm Dimensions Keypad ssseeessse 4 5 W x 4 5 Hx 1 5 D 114mm x 114mm x 38mm Weight Controllet tr E p EE Ut es PEE iet n 22 75 lbs 10 3 kg Weight Keypad eiie EE b pt be et eb ee E e Ebr ied 0 6 Ibs 0 3 kg CERTIFICATIONS Product is certified as marked on the rear panel XANTECH CORPORATION 13100 Telfair Avenue Second Floor Sylmar CA 91342 3829 phone 818 362 0353 fax 818 362 9506 www xantech com Part No 08901160 Rev B 06 28 2002 O 2002 Xantech Corporation
31. C44 Signal Tx Tx 12V RET IR RET IR 12V Rx Rx Signal Rx Rx 12V RET IR RET IR 12V cul eal white brown Tx brown Tx Figure 10 CAT5 Pin Assignments per EIA TIA 568B MRC44 Keypad Cable Connections at the MRC44 Controller Amplifier BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED 1 See Figure 10 for termination of the CAT5 cables to the RJ45 connectors 2 Connect the zone keypad to the appropriate zone Keypad connector on the rear of the MRC44 Controller Amplifier Video Connections BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED 1 Composite Video When running composite video to a TV or monitor use RG 6 coaxial or RG 59 quadshield cable with RCA type phono plugs on each end This connection can be run for 150 feet as this is a buffered video output from the MRC44 Controller Amplifier 2 Connect the zone video cable to the appropriate zone video jack on the rear of the MRC44 Controller Amplifier Modulated Video 3 When modulating the zone video output and using the RF ANT input to a television connect the VIDEO OUTPUT from the MRC44 Controller to the VIDEO INPUT of a Modulator using high quality RCA type video patch cords Use RG 6 coaxial cable with F connectors on each end to connect the Modulator to the RF ANT IN on the room TV Control Out and Status Connections Status BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED Each zone has a Status Output that provides a control output of 12 VDC 50mA that turns on and off with the zone ON
32. D SEQUENCER The MRC44 Controller Amplifier can generate IR code sequences triggered by single RC68 commands This feature can be useful in eliminating partial sequence execution from hand held controllers and allowing a wider range of programmable remotes that can be used with MRC44 that don t allow sequence programming When the MRC44 Controller Amplifier receives certain RC68 commands via the Keypad IR sensor or an external IR sensor the system will output a sequence of IR commands The sequence can be any combination of Source Commands RC68 Commands and Internal Amplifier Commands The IR codes in the sequence will be output to Source components via the appropriate emitter output and to the common IR output for control of other devices and systems Any Internal Amplifier Commands will be processed by the MRC44 Controller Amplifier internally In the MRC44 System Window Click on RC68 in the lower right hand corner of the MRC44 System Window and the image shown in Figure 22 will appear Xantech Dragon Drop IR MRC44 450 Memory 4676 bytes of 32768 used File Base Unit MRC44 Component Palette Links User Settings Advanced Help MRC44 System C PROGRAM FILES DRAGMRC44 PROJECTS manualadvanceda pjd Zone 1 Sense Setup Controller Zone Linking Icon Editor Select Zone Jp E Te 10s 107108 N e D e e C KeyPad RC58 e d e Fee E El b E E REE e
33. DRAGON Click on the BASE UNIT Pull Down in the Menu bar and select MRC44 The MRC44 ADVANCED SYSTEM WINDOW will appear with a virtual keypad default source buttons SRC1 SRC2 etc buttons which allow selection of Zone 1 4 along with tabs Sense Setup Controller Zone Linking and Icon Editor In the menu bar User Settings will indicate Advanced NOTE A project can be changed from Advanced to Expanded and back with only a change in the number of Zones EXPANDED With Dragon open from FILE select NEW PROJECT and give the project a name Hit ENTER on the keyboard or click SAVE Click on USER SETTINGS in the Menu bar Select ADVANCED DRAGON Click on the BASE UNIT Pull Down in the Menu bar and select MRC44 The MRC44 ADVANCED SYSTEM WINDOW will appear Select the Controller tab In the Expanded Options box select EXPANDED A message Please wait will appear for about 10 seconds A virtual keypad default source buttons SRC1 SRC2 etc buttons which allow selection of Zone 1 8 along with tabs Sense Setup Controller Zone Linking and Icon Editor In the menu bar User Settings will indicate Advanced 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 28 Model MRC44 Configuring Source Icons on MRC44 Keypad LCD BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED Programming Source Icons Xantech Dragon Drop IR MRC44 450 Memory 3080 bytes of 32768 used File Base Unit MRC44 Comp
34. Don LPR 0 85 Figure 4 The Model MRC44 Keypad Front Panel Features and Functions MRC44 Keypad Power Turns the zone ON and OFF Can be programmed with IR codes or sequences IR Sensor Receives IR from hand held remotes to control both source components and the MRC44 system A Programmable Learning Remote such as the Xantech URC2 is recommended for integrating the IR commands of the MRC44 and source components into a single controller Compatible with most brands of remote controls though some may not be programmable and will therefore only control the source components Status Indicator LED Will indicate zone system status and will flash as IR is received at the IR Sensor These indicators one for each Keypad provide the following Information a Off Zone OFF b Steady Green Zone ON c Flash Green Zone MUTE d Flash Red IR Sensor INPUT or Keypad OUTPUT e Flash Amber System BUSY LCD Display When the zone power is ON the LCD will indicate the selected source zone and system status zone volume level and other system conditions The display is automatically backlit when any button is pressed Source 1 Selector Selects source input 1 reverses source icon on LCD Display when source is selected and sends IR commands programmed to this button if any to the source 1 and common emitter outputs Also used in Dynamic Monitor Lockout and Dynamic Zone Link Modes 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 11
35. ENT as shown in Figure 15 DVD SAT etc See later sections for adding types 4 The Palette Editor will now be open to the Brand amp Component selected A list of FUNCTIONS for that type of component will appear as shown in Figure 16 See later sections for adding functions 5 Click on the RECORD button in the middle of the Palette Editor The RECORD button text will turn red Dragon is now ready to learn the IR codes for the specific brand component selected NOTE Once in record mode or any mode in Palette Editor it is not necessary to select RECORD or any other mode again until leaving that mode 6 Select the command from the left side of the Palette Editor i e Power Play Stop etc 7 Hold the source remote up to the IR learning eye Figure 3 15 on the rear of the MRC44 Controller Amplifier 8 While continuing to keep the source remote about one inch form the IR eye press the corresponding command button on the source remote A red asterisk will appear to the left of the selected function indicating that an IR code has been learned NOTE If you wait longer than ten seconds a time out message will appear Click Finish and try again 9 Repeat steps 6 thru 9 for all of the source 1 functions to used on the MRC44 Keypad 10 Be sure source 1 and all MRC44 components are connected as described in the prior Plug N Play section a With the PC still connected to the MRC44 Controller select TEST in the Palette Editor
36. GMRCAA automatically places it in a folder within the CCF folder 13 Click on file name then on Open At this point the CCF file is converted to a Dragon format 14 On pop up CCF Importer type in Brand Name and Component Name e g RCA and DSS 15 Double click on desired component type on list of converted files on left side of pop up e g DSS cnv An asterisk will appear just to the left Click Import ngopebiom2 o co 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 31 16 Click OK for addition to Brand List if shown and OK for addition or merge to a bci file This completes the file import to the Brand and bci files in DRAGMRCAA 17 At this point or at any later date you can choose additional component types from the CCF file e g DVD etc if listed by using the CCF Importer again Simply click Import CCF from the File menu double click on desired folder and repeat steps 13 to 16 as necessary SYSTEM SET UP PROCEDURES Zone Keypad Set Up BASIC Assumes use of system defaults other than source icons and IR programming ADVANCED EXPANDED Within the MRC44 System each zone can be customized for a number of performance options For most installations the factory default settings will be used and will require no additional configuration Name Of Zone ADVANCED EXPANDED Each zone can be given a name i e Living Room Bedroom etc to more easily plan and program the keypads and zones in a MRC44
37. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL MRC44 FOUR ZONE FOUR SOURCE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER SYSTEM Gil Gil GS Gil 6 E PEN gt E PEN gt E PEN gt E PEN gt E CE Cars E CE Gas Ges CE Gare E CE Ga Page 2 Model MRC44 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of NALDNA o 10 11 12 18 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instruct
38. TION page 23 and perform the procedure listed there The serial port connections may not be made correctly to the mother board in your computer This is especially true if you are using a COM port card that permits external connection of COM ports 3 and 4 Have a competent computer specialist check these items Check and replace if necessary the connecting cables and the DB9 to DB25 adapter The serial COM port settings such as port addressing and IRQ parameters may not be set correctly in Windows Also with Windows 98 port 4 may be selected instead of 2 in the automatic port selection process page 23 but not be usable because port 4 is not addressed to a rear panel connector Again have a competent computer specialist check these for you 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 50 Model MRC44 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Unit will not learn IR commands from certain brands and models of remotes a Because of the wide variety of IR coding and timing relationships there are no industry standards there are some IR commands that are not learnable by the Dragon Drop IR Be sure to test all components first to see that their IR command codes are learnable by Dragon Drop IR and are executable by the MRC44 before selecting final components for the system To aid you in this selection see CAUTION card included with these instructions for the latest information relating to code compatibility
39. The command will automatically be placed in the command list of the Zone Button selected In this example when the Zone 1 POWER button is pressed and the zone is OFF the zone will turn ON Source 1 will automatically be selected and by adding a PLAY command for a CD player to the sequence Zone 1 will always default to CD when turned ON Pressing the POWER button again will turn the zone OFF 9 Repeat for all zones and commands as required EXPANDED In the Expanded mode Internal Amplifier Commands can only be programmed to talk to the zones within either the Primary or Secondary Controllers Internal Amplifier Commands are not communicated from one controller to the other The one exception is the Turn Off All Zones Command which will turn all zones OFF AON oo Command Name Command List Name Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Zone Power Command MRC44 ZnePwr Zone 1 4 5 8 PwrState On Off Zone Toggle Power Command MRC44 TogZnePwr Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Volume Level Command MRC44 ZneVol Zone 1 4 5 8 VolLevel 0 63 Zone Volume Step Up Command MRC44 ZneVol Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Volume Step Down Command MRC44 ZneVol Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Balance Level Command MRC44 ZneBal Zone 1 4 5 8 BalLevel 15 15 Zone Balance Step Up Command MRC44 ZneBal Zone 1 4 5 8 N A Zone Balance Step Down Command MRC44 ZneBal
40. active IR learning eye on back panel of Controller Amplifier is used as an IR learning port with Dragon Drop IR software DB 9 RS232 Serial port for programming expansion and upgrading firmware Future Proof Also available in 230 VAC 50 Hz Zone Features Specifications Each zone has 1 RJ45 connector for MRC44 keypad 1 composite video output 1 speaker pair terminal and a 12VDC status output Multiple zones can be linked to behave as one zone 25 Watts per channel Frequency response 12 Hz to 55KHz 3dB THD 0 0896 Signal to noise ratio gt 96dB A weighted Five IR Emitter Ports Four source specific IR emitter ports and one common IR output Software Uses Xantech s Dragon Drop IR programming software included Provides programming of IR codes for control of source components Program sequences of up to 40 IR codes per button Incorporate delays in sequences to allow for amplifier power up light dimming screen drop drape closure etc Allows programming and creation of source icons on keypad displays Associates IR codes to sensed conditions for power management of common sources Future Proof feature will allow upgrades for additional system flexibility and control as available ACCESSORY KEYPAD FEATURES Flush mount snap in wall unit with universal wall mounting plate Requires a 4 x 4 hole cutout in wall use included template Configurable LCD panel via supplied Dragon Drop IR softwa
41. and Window This special Palette contains the commands used by the MRC44 Controller Amplifier for default functions and set up modes NOTE THESE COMMANDS ARE ALREADY PROGRAMMED INTO THE MRC44 AT THE FACTORY They are made available for use in special programming such as having a particular zone default to a particular source when that zone is turned ON Though RC68 commands can be used to control the MRC44 via remote control RC68 commands will not be recognized by the MRC44 Controller s microprocessor if generated by a MRCA4 Keypad An RC68 command generated by a keypad will pass directly through to the emitter outputs To control the MRC44 from a keypad it is necessary to use these special internal amplifier commands 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 40 Model MRC44 1 In the MRC44 System Window Menu click on Palette and select MRC44 Amplifier Command Generator F6 From the MRC44 System Window select the Zone to be programmed e g Zone 1 Click the button to be programmed e g Power Select the command to be used e g Zone Source Select Command from the pull down list in the Amplifier Internal Command Setup window 5 Two Parameter boxes will appear as shown in Figure 23 to set the action of the command e g Zone 1 and Source 1 A table of MRC44 Controller Amplifier commands is shown in Table 2 below with the associated controls Click ACCEPT when the Internal Amplifier Command is set to the desired state
42. and sequences will be copied to all zones automatically ADVANCED EXPANDED a Select the Zone tab in the MRC44 System Window b Inthe SELECT ZONE box select the zone to be programmed c Follow steps b through f above NOTE 1 If a particular command or sequence is to be copied to all 4 sources on a Keypad right click that button and click PUNCH from the pop up menu That buttons command or sequence will now be programmed for that button on all four sources for that Keypad NOTE 2 If all Keypad functions in all zones are identical right click on any button on the Keypad to be copied and click PUNCH ALL from the pop up menu All Keypads will now be completely and identically programmed Programming Sequences All programmable buttons on the MRC44 Keypad can be programmed to send IR sequences of up to 40 commands 1 Click the button to be programmed 2 Open all palettes to be used in the sequence 3 In the palettes click on the commands in the order of the sequence to be sent 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 30 Model MRC44 Editing Sequences 1 The Command List can be edited by dragging and dropping any command on the list to any position on the list Left click and drag the command to be moved As you drag upward and you want the command between two existing commands drop it on the lower one As you drag downward drop it on the upper one 2 You can delete any command on the list by Right Clicking on
43. ch Part MRCBOX The MRC44 keypad will not fit in a standard 2 gang box The Xantech MRCBOX must be used in applications that require a backbox 1 Cutting the hole a Mark the desired mounting location for the center of the keypad b Using a level make proper horizontal and vertical marks on surface to be cut to properly orient template Figure 7 MRC44 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 d Rotate the template around the center until the template is level e Press or hammer the template in place so that the holding tabs pierce the wall and hold the template in place f Mark or scribe the outline of the template on the wall g Remove the template and cut a clean hole through the wall along the outline of the template being sure that your cut is on the outline Any cut outside of the outline by more than 74 may not be covered by the MRC44 Keypad Figure 8 Installing the MRC44 Keypad mounting bracket in the wall 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 15 4 5 6 Installing the Mounting Bracket a Attach the ground wire to the ground lug to the rear of the back bar with the provided green screw before beginning the bracket installation process NOTE A ground wire connected to Earth ground is required to protect against static discharge Run the supplied screws through the top marked on the front o
44. crew type connectors permit speaker wire sizes up to 12 gauge Composite Video Output RCA type connector sends zone selected source video to the composite video input on a zone TV or modulator Status Provides a control output of 12 VDC that turns on and off with the zone to drive voltage sensing relay modules and AC strips Control Out Provides a Control Output that goes high 12 volts when any zone is first turned on and goes low 0 volts when the last zone is turned off Level Reset Pressing this button twice within 1 second restores all of the Factory Default Settings for all zones The Factory Defaults are as follows Mute Off Treble and Bass Flat Balance Centered Z Adjust Treble and Bass Flat Z Adjust Balance Centered Z Adjust Max V Cleared Trim Levels Cleared e R Code Group set to 48 NOTE The Control Amp will always return to last set values plus any unaltered factory defaults after main power shut down or after any power interruptions Source Component Connections a Source Audio Inputs Gold plated RCA Jacks for line level audio input from source components b Source Video Inputs Gold plated RCA Jacks for composite video input from source components c Sense Inputs 3 5mm Stereo Mini Phone Jacks for use with the CSM1 MRC44 Current Sense Module 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 IR Out 1 4 3 5mm Mono Mini Phone Jacks These mini
45. ds in a project automatically in Dragon weather programmed in basic advanced or expanded mode oND Selecting Palettes a From the Palette menu click Select IR COMMAND PALETTE F4 A list of palettes file names appears to the right with Select Palette in the title bar b Scroll the list if necessary and click on the filename of each palette you need for your system e g pioneercd pal rcadss pal etc As you click on each file name the palettes will appear side by side left to right with the filename in each title bar NOTE 1 The various palettes and window boxes can be moved and sized except the virtual keypads for ease of use NOTE 2 Each palette can be edited by clicking the Edit Palette bar or closed with the X button in the title bar Placing Commands On The Virtual Keypad BASIC a Select KEYPAD in the MRC44 System Window b Click the desired Source button on the MRC44 Keypad c Click a Function button click the applicable command from the palette for that component function and then the code name function brand component for that button will appear in the Macro Command List on the MRC44 Programming Module d To remove a command right click on the code in the command list it will disappear showing that it has been erased e To add additional commands to the same button just repeat steps b to c See Editing Sequences f Repeat for all buttons all sources g In Basic mode all commands
46. dvanced Programming features the NOT EXPANDED mode should be selected For any system using two controllers five to eight zones the Expanded mode must be selected When changing to the Expanded mode a Please Wait message will appear on screen Dragon Drop IR will take about ten seconds depending on computer speed to update The Zones Controller and Zone Linking tabs will now open the options for eight zone programming and configuration ZONE LINKING Xantech Dragon Drop IR MRC44 450 Memory 4676 bytes of 32768 used File Base Unit MRC44 Component Palette Links User Settings Advanced Help MRC44 System C PROGRAM FILES DRAGMRC44 PROJECT S manualadvanceda pjd Ea Zones Sense Setup Controller f Icon Editor r Static Zone Linking Zonel Zone2 Zone3 Zone4 Zone5 Zone6 Zone Zones E Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 UN M MN M NM MEN I UM MN MEM MEN M I UM M M MEM M M I LM OM MEN M NM M I LN NE MN NM I UNE M NM NM NM M I m I r Dynamic Zone Linking Zonel Zone2 Zone3 Zone4 Zone5 Zone6 Zone Zone Zone 1 E ul Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 UN MN M M NM MEE I UM NNNM MEN M I LM OM M MEN M I UN MN NEM M MM I LM Ma NM M M I EnG MN NM MM I m im m m m im m Figure 21 MRC44 System Window Zone Linking Tab Advanced Expanded Static Zone Link Mode Factory default DISABLED This mode allows any combination of zones to b
47. e COM port on the Secondary Controller Click NEXT 6 A Preparing Data for Download window appears and then changes into the Please wait Downloading window A transfer status bar shows transmission of data 7 When Download Completed Successfully appears click FINISH 8 Connect the com ports on the two MRC44 Controllers using a male to male DB9 null cable or male to male DB9 cable with a null modem 9 Cycle power on both units for changes to take effect 10 Expanded MRC44 System should now be fully functional UPLOADING MRC44 PROJECTS Though other versions of Dragon Drop IR allow Uploading previously programmed projects due to the complexity of the data involved MRC44 does not incorporate this function SAVING AND BACKING UP FILES Automatic Save When working on a project in DRAG450MRC it is automatically saved on a continuous basis It is OK to quit a project at any time and come back to it for further work by simply clicking on Open Project Ctrl O from the File menu and double clicking the filename in the list Save Project As To create a variation of a project without having to reprogram everything from scratch i e Change Jones project to Smith project 1 Click SAVE PROJECT AS Ctrl S from the File menu 2 SINGLE CLICK on the project file name to Save As 3 Type in the new Project File Name e g Smith and click OK 4 If there are no changes to the system type of sources brand of
48. e text Zone Expansion 793 10 Connections Sense Input Connections BASIC ADVANCED The sense input connection will typically be used to sense the power state of a source component using the Xantech CSM1 Current Sense Module Plug the 3 5mm miniplug from the CSM1 into the appropriate sense jack Be careful to match the source audio and video connection number on the MRC44 to the sense jack number The CSM1 plugs into an AC power source The component power cord plugs into the CSM1 CSM1 Threshold Adjustments a Manually turn the component ON first b Using a small 1 8 wide blade screwdriver rotate the current control to a full counter clockwise position Rotate the control clockwise until the Threshold Adjustment LED goes OFF Manually turn the component OFF Rotate the control until the Threshold Adjustment LED just goes ON Set the control to a point midway between these two settings This should be the correct setting NOTE 1 If the Threshold Adjustment LED does not go ON and OFF with the component power mode make minor adjustments to the threshold adjust until the LED is in proper sync 020 O 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 17 NOTE 2 Program IR commands fro MRC44 Controller current sensing as described in PROGRAMMING SENSE CODES EXPANDED Connect CSM1 s as described above to the Primary Controller Sense inputs are not available on the Secondary Controller Zone Wiring Connections at the MRC44 Controller Amp
49. e zones 4 Tounlock from the same zone with Administrator control simultaneously press STATUS and SOURCE again If any zone has that same source selected the message Monitor Unlocked will appear however video and audio will not be routed to that zone until a source select button is pressed A message Monitor Unlocked will appear on the keypad s in those zones The Administrator zone will retain priority until that zone selects another source or turns OFF IR Output Intensity Settings Emitter outputs 3 4 and common have adjustable output levels to compensate for the varying IR sensitivities in different branded products The Low setting is equivalent to the emitter out on a 789 44 Connecting block 470 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 36 Model MRC44 ohm resistor The Low output should normally be used The Medium Setting is close to the High Power Mode emitter out on a 791 44 Amplified Connecting Block 120ohm resistor The Medium output should be used with components with weak IR signals or when the emitter wire needs to be extended if a source component is some distance from the Controller The High Setting can be used when driving a 789 44 Connecting Block to drive multiple emitters from the Common IR out Source 1 and 2 emitter output levels are equivalent to the emitter out on a 789 44 Connecting Block 470 ohm resistor Expanded Options For systems using a single controller four zones or less and that will use A
50. econds after the last button press then time out and return to normal use mode LED green LCD normal display The small L will no longer appear in the upper right corner of the displays in Zones 1 and 2 The zones will now be independent for all functions NOTE 1 When programming Link Mode in Dragon only Static or Dynamic linking can be selected for linking any group of zones NOTE 2 With proper configuration any Zone s can be linked to any other Zone s In order to link any of Zones 1 4 to any of Zones 5 8 the system must be programmed in Expanded Mode and connected at the COM ports with a DB9 nul modem cable Firmware Upgrade Options The MRC44 has been designed to be Future Proof As product feature improvements are developed new operating systems will be available Periodically monitor Xantech com for upgrades 1 Open the Dragon Drop IR MRC44 software Make sure you have an Internet connection as well as having the MRC44 connected to your computer s COM port 2 With the MRC44 powered ON press the LEVEL RESET button on the back of the unit two times within a second 3 Select the Links menu item and then select Xantech Firmware Upgrade Page This will connect to the Xantech web site and load the Xantech Firmware Updates page in your browser If you do not have an active Internet connection you will not be able to successfully complete this step or proceed 4 Locate the most recent MRC44 firmware update file within the l
51. ected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from the power lines Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The Power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond
52. ehave as a single zone with regard to power ON OFF and source selection to create multi room zones If Zones 1 and 2 are linked when either is turned ON or OFF both will turn ON or OFF Source selections and source content will be identical in both zones Volume and mute can still be controlled separately in each of the linked zones Example Link Zones 1 and 2 1 In the Static Zone Link Mode box under Zone 1 click in the box ZONE 2 A check mark will appear in both the Zone1 Zone 2 box and the Zone 2 Zone 1 box to show that these two zones are now tied together 2 After the project has been transferred to the MRC44 Controller all linked zones will have a small L in the upper right corner of the LCD on the keypad s in those zones Simultaneously pressing the STATUS and CH buttons will change the keypad display and indicate linked zones with a reverse highlight of the 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 37 linked zone numbers i e The display in Zone 1 would show LINK SESSION Z2 The display will time out and return to the normal screen after 10 seconds Dynamic Zone Link Mode Factory default DISABLED This mode allows zone linking on the fly There may be times when it may be desirable to link multiple zones that might not be the normally desired system configuration i e linking the living room and dining room for a dinner party Authorizing zones for Dynamic Zone Linking is the
53. ents minimum e Pentium w 32Mb RAM min Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP 5 MB Hard Drive space you will need more as your keypad libraries expand 16 MB RAM 32 MB preferred Mouse Included Hardware amp Software Items The MRC44 Dragon Drop IR package includes e DRAG450MRC CD ROM e One DB9 Male to Female Cable Connects the MRC44 COM PORT to a DB9 SERIAL PORT 1 on your computer If you need to use serial ports 2 3 or 4 on your computer see SERIAL PORT SELECTION section If your computer only has a USB connection a USB to Serial Adapter including software can be purchased at most computer stores and is available for purchase from Xantech Also check with local Authorized Xantech Distributor Connections Connect the DB9 connector to your PC serial port and to the COM PORT on the rear panel of the MRC44 Software Installation Install the DRAG450MRC program onto your hard drive as follows 1 Insert the disc into your computer s CD ROM drive If your drive has been set for auto run a Xantech Welcome Menu will appear If not access your CD ROM with Windows Explorer and double click setup exe On the Welcome menu click next Follow the on screen instructions as the program installs It takes approximately one to three minutes to complete depending on the speed of your machine NOTE For the convenience of the installer the Dragon Drop IR CD ROM contains a complete set of Application Notes the Xantech Product Catalog Fact
54. epeat 1 10 in Learning IR Commands and 1 5 in Creating Palettes for all components to be used with MRC44 EDITING AND TESTING IR COMMANDS If a brand component or function is not found in Palette Editor each can be added as follows Adding Brands 1 2 3 If the brand you need is not already on the list choose the Component menu and click on ADD BRAND Type brand name and press enter on the keyboard or click OK The new name is added and saved to the list Adding Components and Functions 1 2 3 Ook If the component you need is not already on the list choose the Component menu and click on ADD REGULAR COMPONENT Type component name and press enter on the keyboard Type the name of a function for this new component in the text box and press enter on the keyboard to save the new function Repeat step 3 for all functions required for the new component Press Esc on keyboard to save and exit New Brands Components and Functions can now be selected and programmed in Palette Editor 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 26 Model MRC44 Xantech Dragon Drop IR MRC44 File Base Unit Component Palette Links Help E Palette Editor DENON DVD x SETUP ais SELECT Poo CURSOR UP e CURSOR DOWN CURSOR LEFT CURSOR RIGHT SEAN REV SCAN FWD Hep ELAY SKIP REY SKIP FWD STOP PAIISF Figure 16 Source FUNCTION selection in Palette Editor Other Editing Functions e Help Gives basic
55. erted so that the insert to here line slides under the Keypad This will reduce the risk of damage to the Keypad or the wall Twist the removal tool in either direction until the bottom of the Keypad pulls away from the wall then carefully grip the edges of the Keypad with your fingers and pull it off the wall NOTE Since the Keypad snaps into the mounting bracket and there are a large variety of wall textures the Keypad may POP OUT or require some additional effort to pull it off the wall depending on your particular installation 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 16 Model MRC44 CONNECTING THE MRC44 CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER When making connections to the MRC44 Controller be sure the power cord is unplugged Proceed as follows referring to Figure 13 for Typical MRC44 System layout Source Component Connections Audio Connections BASIC ADVANCED Using good quality RCA type patch cables connect the LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUT jacks of the source component DVD CD Satellite receiver etc to the appropriate LEFT and RIGHT INPUT jacks on the MRC44 Do this for each source component Refer to Figure 13 EXPANDED Using good quality RCA type patch cables connect the LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUT jacks of the source component DVD CD Satellite receiver etc to the LEFT and RIGHT INPUT jacks on a Xantech AV61 Audio Video Distribution Amplifier Connect the LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUT jacks of the AV61 to the appropriate LEFT and RIGHT INPUT jacks both MRC4
56. es will be activated 2 By Zone click in the box of any Source that is not to be monitored in that zone Dynamic Monitor Lockout Factory default DISABLED This mode allows monitor lockout on the fly There may be times when a source is generating program material that can be made available to all zones users At other times this same source may be putting out material that is not suitable for some zones users When the ADMINISTRATOR box is checked for a given zone for example Zone 1 a special keypad command can block the audio and video for a given source from being monitored by Zones 2 4 Zones 2 8 in Expanded mode When the special keypad command is issued a second time in Zone 1 that source is released and can then be selected and monitored by Zones 2 4 Zones 2 8 in Expanded mode That source remains under priority control of Zone 1 until Zone 1 selects another source or turns OFF 1 Select PRIORITY LOCKOUT MODE The Monitor Lockout boxes will be activated 2 Click the ADMINISTRATOR box for any zone that is to have Dynamic Monitor Lockout ability 3 After the project has been transferred to the MRC44 Controller on a keypad in a zone with Administrator control simultaneously press the STATUS and SOURCE buttons for the device to be locked out If any zone has that same source selected the audio will mute and the video will go blank A message Monitor Locked will appear on the keypad s in thos
57. expand the number of zones in a MRC44 system to eight When doing so there are additional Xantech components that will have to be added to the system 1 AV61 Audio Video Six Way Distribution Amplifier This device allows the single A V outputs of source components to be properly split to the inputs of both MRC44 Controllers System requirement 1 per source 2 793 10 Serial Control Combiner This device combines the IR outputs from multiple MRC44 Controllers to drive a single emitter System requirement 1 per source Source A V Distribution and Power Management The Application Diagram Figure 24 shows two MRC44 Controllers being used in a four source eight zone system Each of the source components DVD SAT VCR CD have their A V outputs running through an AV61 to the A V inputs on the two MRC44 Controllers In this configuration any one of the eight zones in the system can select and monitor any of the four sources program material AV61 Connections 1 Connect the A V output of source 1 to the A V input on the AV61 Connect output 1 on the AV61 to input 1 on the Primary MRC44 Controller 2 Connect output 2 on the AV61 to input 1 on the Secondary MRC44 Controller 3 Repeat for all sources Combining IR Outputs Application Diagram Figure 24 also shows multiple 793 10s being used to combine the IR outputs from the two MRC44 Controllers so no more than one emitter need be used for any source component Any time an IR code is sent to a
58. f the bracket of the mounting bracket into the back bar as shown in Figure 8 Pull the CAT5 cable through the hole in the wall Pull the CAT5 cable through the hole in the mounting bracket Slide the left or right side of the back bar into the wall Center the mounting bracket in the wall and tighten the screws until the bracket is firmly held in the wall Over tightening will distort the bracket and prevent the Keypad from snapping tight against the wall Under tightening will cause the Keypad to be loose against the wall g If there is not enough room to slide the keypad in as described above you can hold the back bar in place as you run the screws through the mounting plate and into the back bar TIE A LONG STRING TO THE BACK BAR so that you can easily retrieve it in case you drop the back bar into the wall With the Controller Amplifier turned off connect the CAT5 cable to the appropriate RJ45 connector using Figure 10 as a guide for CAT5 termination Add or remove jumpers on the rear of the MRC44 keypad according to Table 1 Keypad connections Firmly snap the MRC44 Keypad into the bracket that you have just installed see Figure 6 Confirm all Keypad operations o mpap MRC44 KEYPAD REMOVAL e e Loy E jr C ic 000 Figure 9 Removing the MRC44 Keypad from the wall Insert the MRC44 keypad removal tool into the slot at the bottom of the keypad as shown in Figure 9 being sure that the tool is ins
59. g DIA 9o N Video Sensing Sense Trigger ADVANCED EXPANDED The Video inputs can be used as sense triggers If IR codes or Internal Amplifier Commands are associated with a video input in the Sense Trigger mode the associated codes or commands will be issued when the sensed state is detected e g When a DVD player or TV is turned ON have the video signal trigger an IR code to be issued via the common IR output to a Xantech IRS232 that could then send ASCII commands to a lighting system to set room lighting Current Sensing Power Management Sense Inputs The SENSE input is used to sense the POWER ON or POWER OFF condition of a source A current sensing module Xantech Part CSM1 must be used for this application Adjust the threshold sensitivity on the CSM1 as described in Sense Input Connections Page 16 IR programming same as Video Sensing above just Select Current Sense in Step 2 NOTE Be sure to properly adjust the Threshold on the CSM1 Current sensing Sense Trigger ADVANCED EXPANDED The Sense inputs can be used as sense triggers If IR codes or internal amplifier commands are associated with a CSM1 or switch closure in the sense trigger mode the associated codes or commands will be issued when the sensed state is detected e g A modified doorbell circuit could be used to mute a zone or zones using Internal Amplifier Commands when triggered by the sensed doorbell switch closure 2002 Xantech Corporation
60. help information for the Palette Editor e Close Closes the Palette Editor when you have finished editing Auto save feature saves all IR commands and created palettes e Toaccess the Delete Rename and New Function attributes right click within the list of commands A pop up menu showing each of the above appears e For Delete and Rename right click the desired command first then left click either Delete or Rename and follow the prompts e For New Function right click on the blank space within the list but not over an existing function then left click New Function Follow the prompt When finished click the Close button Any changes will be saved automatically PUTTING CODES TO WORK IN THE MRC44 There are two ways in which the MRC44 can control your audio video and home control systems by pressing the buttons on the MRC44 Keypad or from an Infrared IR remote control There are three types of commands that can be associated with the MRC44 Keypad buttons e Source component commands such as DVD Power Play Track Skip etc e MRC44 Controller Amplifier INTERNAL AMPLIFIER COMMANDS such as Zone Source Select Zone Power VOL VOL etc e Xantech RC68 commands for triggering macros for controlling other systems and devices such as Lighting Home Controls HVAC etc utilizing the MRC44 Controller s internal IR Code Sequencer PROGRAMMING KEYPADS BASIC With Dragon open from FILE select NEW PROJECT and give the project a
61. in heavy use applications One Rack Unit size 1 3 4 44 5mm in height 6 In multi zone installations you will have large bundles of wire and cable to accommodate audio video and speaker connections Be sure to allow enough room for the leads and dress them in such a manner so as not to block airflow 7 The MRC44 is designed for mounting on flat horizontal surfaces When mounting into a 19 rack use a rack shelf or drawer 8 Do not remove chassis feet They are necessary to provide proper ventilation NOTE You should consider some sort of rear support for rack mounted units when used in mobile applications or when located in seismically active areas EXPANDED Place Controllers on separate shelves or provide 2 inches of space between Controllers for ventilation MRC44 KEYPAD PHYSICAL LOCATION AND MOUNTING BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED MRC44 ANIM Keypad Ground Lug To Earth Ground RJ45 Connector Figure 6 Mounting and Installing the MRC44 Keypad 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 14 Model MRC44 Keypad mounting for the MRC44 Keypad does not require a junction box The MRC44 keypad can be mounted on drywall lath amp plaster button board or other surfaces covering a hollow wall Follow these simple procedures to install the provided MRC44 mounting bracket and keypad NOTE Check local electrical codes Some areas require a backbox in certain applications For installations that require a backbox see Xante
62. ions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn EN Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be conn
63. ist the one with the highest version number entries are sorted with the newest entries at the top of the list and the oldest at the bottom Click on the desired filename link to begin the download process 5 A window will popup asking Do you want to open the file or save it to your computer Select Save 6 A Save As window will then open Navigate to the Firmware folder within the DragMRC44 folder usually located within the Program Files folder of your local hard disk Click on Save 7 Once the download is complete click on Close to close the download window You can also close your browser 8 Now return to the Dragon Drop IR MRC44 software open a project and then select the MRC44 Pulldown from the menu bar Select Warm Firmware Upgrade Then click on Start in the Firmware Upgrade section 9 A popup window titled Select Firmware Upgrade File will open allowing you to select the firmware file to be loaded into the MRC44 Controller Amplifier You should see the file that was just downloaded in step 6 above Double click on that filename to begin the update process 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 38 Model MRC44 10 After the firmware transfer is completed select the Base unit menu item and then select Who am I It should now display the correct three digit firmware version that you just loaded into the MRCAA unit If this is true the new firmware has been successfully installed and is ready for use RC68 IR CODE TRIGGERE
64. lifier BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED In typical applications each zone will have at least one MRC44 Keypad and a pair of stereo speakers In those zones with both audio and video at least one video monitor or television will also be used In order to make these connections the minimum requirement is home runs of one CAT5 cable for each zone s keypad s two pairs for each pair of speakers and one coaxial cable for a TV or monitor from each zone to the MRC44 Controller Amplifier location Speaker Connections Ed Using good quality speaker wire connect the individual speaker leads to the 4 terminal SPEAKER connectors on the MRC44 as shown in Figure 3 2 The MRC44 is 4 Ohm safe Make sure the impedance presented to the speaker terminals by the speakers or any combination of speakers is 4 Ohms minimum 3 Be sure to observe correct polarity by connecting the and terminal from each channel on the MRC44 to the corresponding and terminals on each speaker This will ensure correct phasing Since the connectors are removable you may unplug them for ease of lead assembly 4 Asarule of thumb use 18 gauge speaker wire for speaker runs up to 30 9m 16 gauge up to 70 21m and 14 gauge up to 150 39m The 4 terminal connectors accept wire sizes up to 12 gauge max 5 Strip the insulation back about 1 4 6mm and twist the strands on each lead to prevent fraying 6 Speaker Phasing To obtain stable imaging and full bass re
65. ming of the virtual keypad has been completed and all IR commands tested to confirm operation the project can be transferred to the MRC44 Proceed as follows 1 Be sure the MRC44 Controller and the PC are connected via the COM port on the back of the MRCAA that power is applied to the MRC44 the MRC44 is connected to all sources and Keypads and the MRC44 is operating properly see Out of the Box in previous chapters 2 Click Base Unit Transfer Ctrl B from the File menu 3 A Project Down Load window appears with the statement Be Sure Dragon is Connected to MRCAA Click NEXT 4 A Preparing Data for Download window appears and then changes into the Please wait Downloading window A transfer status bar shows transmission of data 5 When Download Completed Successfully appears click FINISH 6 MRC44 System should now be fully functional M cii Connect PC to the COM port on the PRIMARY MRC44 Controller Click Base Unit Transfer Ctrl B from the File menu 3 A Project Down Load window appears with the statement Make Sure Dragon is Connected to MRC44 PRIMARY unit zones 1 4 Click NEXT 4 A Preparing Data for Download window appears and then changes into the Please wait Downloading window A transfer status bar shows transmission of data 5 A Project Down Load window appears with the statement Make Sure Dragon is Connected to MRC44 SECONDARY unit zones 5 8 Connect PC to th
66. mmand on the list NOTE As a matter of procedure when learning commands leave the Auto Detect checked at all times Check the Toggle box only if commands do not seem to execute consecutively or consistently CAUTION The older MRC44 firmware v218 or older will output commands recorded with the toggle function but they will not execute the toggle action For the majority of controlled products this will not be a problem However where the toggle action is required as evidenced by the inability to consecutively or consistently execute commands the only solution is to upgrade to the latest version of firmware See Firmware Upgrade Options E Xantech Dragon Drop MAICA4 File Base Unit Component Palette Links Help File Base Unit Component Palette Links Help DENON COMPONENT Figure 14 Figure 15 Source BRAND selection in Palette Editor Source COMPONENT selection in Palette Editor Creating Palettes 1 2 3 4 5 6 After Dragon has learned the commands for that Source select ADD gt gt The ADD button text will turn red Click on a function i e PLAY to be added to the palette A window NEW PALETTE will open Type ina file name i e PIONEERCD and click SAVE PLAY will appear in the PIONEERCD pal window with a red asterisk Click on all functions to be added to PIONEERCD PAL Click the CLOSE button on Palette Editor Palette Editor will close PIONEERCD PAL will be saved to the hard drive R
67. olled equipment Close the Palette Editor and click Edit Palette on the next palette Repeat this procedure for each palette When you find the defective command re teach it again using the Learning IR Commands procedure Before going further test the relearned command to see that it operates the controlled equipment In the Palette Editor right click the defective command on the right and delete it from the associated palette Place the corrected command in the palette using the Add gt gt function Close the Palette Editor and open the palette Click the button on the virtual keypad that has the bad command and remove the command with a right click Place the corrected command on the keypad button by clicking it on the palette Redo the Transfer procedure CAUTION Always test all commands before transferring to the MRC44 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 49 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION have made hardware connections as shown in Figure 13 However when attempting to learn IR commands the Waiting for IR from your Remote display times out with the No IR Recorded dialog box Your computer is not recognizing or finding the serial port connection to the MRC44 Try the following in the order listed a The default serial port selection 1 in Dragon Drop may already be in use by another device in your computer system such as a mouse Refer to SERIAL PORT SELEC
68. on the number of MRC44 keypads and IR receivers used in a zone the jumper pins on the MRCAA keypad are to be connected as shown in the following table Primary Keypad Secondary Keypad a Secondary Zone Sensor Secondary Zone Sensor Application Keypad Termination Enable Keypad Termination Enable One keypad in Zone with IR Sensor enabled Two Keypads in Zone with IR Sensors enabled One Keypad and one separate IR Receiver in Zone Two Keypads and two separate IR Receivers in Zone Sub Zone Table 1 MRC44 Keypad Jumper Configurations Multiple Keypad Connections 1 2 For a second keypad in the same zone terminate the CAT5 cable in the same way as shown in Figure 10 Connect the CAT5 coming from the MRC44 Controller to the CONTROLLER jack on the Primary Keypad Plug a CAT5 cable into the EXPANSION jack on the Primary Keypad and connect it to the CONTROLLER jack on the Secondary Keypad Set the jumpers according to the above Table 1 When adding an IR receiver in the zone set the jumpers according to the above table and connect the cables as shown in Figure 11 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 20 Model MRC44 Extended Runs and Secondary Keypad In Zone 400 feet max 122 m PF IR Receiver ES 9 200 feet max 61 m B 8 a IR Receiver ENMES o IR Receiver MRC44 Connecting Block B _Te mall E Te IR Receiver e O 200 feet max 61 m 782 00 Power Supply IR
69. onent Palette Links User Settings Basic Help 5 MRC44 System C PROGRAM FILES DRAGMRC44 PROJECTS manualbasica pjd xj Keypad Power Management Icon Editor Dc EE New Open Save Save amp s Text Black E p Preview Icon Editor x YE Figure 18 MRC44 Keypad LCD Icon Generator Icon Generator The display on the MRC44 Keypad is configurable to graphically show the type of source that can be selected at each input The Icon Generator has a preprogrammed library of icons bitmaps that can be assigned to each source input The Icon Generator has several optional source icons pre configured at the factory They include such components as CD DVD VCR etc New Icons up to 4 characters in length can also be created in Dragon for sources not found in the default library using the Icon Generator 1 Double Click on the icon in the virtual keypad window A text box will appear 2 Type in the letters up to four for the source to be selected from that source button i e CD DVD VCR SAT etc 3 Press enter on the keyboard 4 Repeat for all sources or 2 Right click on the Source button to be labeled 3 From the pop up menu Select LOAD ICON A list of icon bitmaps will appear 4 From the list select the desired icon and click OK or double click the desired icon The icon will ap
70. ory Learned IR Codes web site browsers and important notes Read the Very Important Notes first click on the desired menu item and follow the on screen instructions WN 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 24 Model MRC44 Starting MRC44 Dragon Drop IR Double click the DRAGONMRCAA shortcut on your desktop or 1 From START menu choose Programs 2 Select Xantech DRAG450MRC from the list and click on the DRAG450MRC Icon 3 The program loads and opens to the Xantech MRC44 Dragon Drop IR opening screen Serial Port Selection When first launched the Dragon Drop IR software scans the serial ports on your computer and will display the available ports under Preferences in the File menu Unavailable ports will be grayed out Normally you would use Com Port 1 but if it is already in use it will be necessary to use a different one use the DB9 to DB25 adapter if necessary Select the Com Port as follows 1 Click Preferences F2 from the File menu 2 Click on an available port then OK LEARNING IR COMMANDS NOTE Before starting this section palettes created in other versions of Dragon Drop IR can be Copied and Pasted to the PALETTE FOLDER in DRAGMRCAA 1 From the Component menu click PALLETTE EDITOR 2 Locate and Select single click the desired BRAND as shown in Figure 14 i e Sony Panasonic etc A list of Components will appear See later sections for adding brands 3 Locate and Select single click the type of COMPON
71. pear in the virtual LCD on the keypad in the MRC44 System Window The source icon will appear in all zones on the virtual keypads 5 Repeat for all sources 6 From the main menu bar select MRC44 KEYPADS ICON DOWNLOAD 7 A Dragon MRC44 connection warning window will appear Click NEXT The icons will be transferred to the MRC44 Click FINISH when transfer is completed 8 If the zones are OFF the icons will appear as zones are turned ON If zones are ON when icons are transferred The zone keypad will turn OFF New icons will appear when zone is turned ON 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 29 Creating New Icons 1 Click on the ICON EDITOR tab in the MRC44 System Window The Icon Editor window will appear 2 Click NEW This will clear the screen 3 To type a new source name using the PC keyboard Select TEXT A source name or icon up to four characters in length can be created i e SAT2 4 Click the SAVE AS icon 5 Inthe File Name box type in the same letters used in the icon Anything can be entered but using the same letters characters may be easier for associating files with icons Select the Keypad tab in the Project Window Right click on the Source button to be labeled From the pop up menu Select LOAD ICON A list of icon bitmaps will appear including new icons NOTE Source icons will be copied to all keypa
72. perational Mode a Steady Green to indicate that Zone is in the Power Up Mode is not muted and is not within 5 dB of MAX V Steady Red to indicate that Zone is in the Power Up Mode is not muted and is within 5 dB of MAX V Flash Green to indicate that Zone is in the Power Up Mode is muted and is not within 5 dB of MAX V Flash Red to indicate that Zone is in the Power Up Mode is muted and is within 5 dB of MAX V Flash Green to indicate that Zone is in the Power Up Mode is not muted is not within 5 dB of MAX V and is being Ramped Up or Down Flash Red to indicate that Zone is in the Power Up Mode is not muted is within 5 dB of MAX V and is being Ramped Up or Down Off to indicate that Zone is in the Power Down Mode 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 8 Model MRC44 xantech MODEL MRC44 IDEO NTROLLEI VIDEO 2 3 STATUS O STATUS O ET R K K NO USER SERVICABLE E E E RTS INSIDE Y Y Y A A A FOR INSTRUCTIONS A A e A e SPEAKER SPEAKER HH SPEAKER pe z hg feed SU 10 11 4 COMMON 3 emee 00000 EEE IR z Figure 3 The Model MRC44 Controller Amplifier Rear Panel Features and Functions Keypad Terminals Each Zone has one RJ 45 jack for Keypad Interface Each connector interfaces the following Power Enough for 1 Primary amp 1 Secondary Keypad per Zone RS 422 Data I O and IR Input Speaker Terminals Plug in 4 terminal s
73. plays zone and system status zone source activity linked zones audio setup etc non programmable Select Play Stop Pause Rew FF Each send IR commands programmed to these buttons to the selected source and common emitter outputs MRC44 KEYPAD IR SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT EX ANSION CONTROLLER A Td KEYPAD ZONE B TERMINATION E TE ENABLE LCD BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT xantech Figure 5 The Model MRC44 Keypad Rear Panel Features and Functions O 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 12 Model MRC44 36 Controller Terminal RJ45 Jack Connects Keypad to zone keypad input on MRC44 Controller via CAT5 cable 37 Expansion Terminal RJ45 Jack Allows a second Keypad or external IR receiver for each zone 38 Secondary Keypad Jumper Used to configure as secondary keypad in zone 39 Zone Termination Jumper Do not remove jumper if there is only one keypad in a zone If there are two keypads in a zone remove only from the first keypad 40 Enable Sensor Jumper Enables IR sensor on Keypad Remove when using an external IR receiver 41 IR Sensitivity Adjustment Carefully adjust for background light level to prevent false triggering of the IR circuits Slowly turn counter clockwise to reduce sensitivity 42 LCD Backlight Adjustment Adjusts brightness of LCD backlight This adjustment does not affect the backlight level for the buttons Slowly turn counter clockwise to reduce brightness 43 Snap in Pins The
74. r s such as CFL lamps TVs Neon lighting etc Move or shade the IR receiver s or take other steps as necessary Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 52 Model MRC44 SPECIFICATIONS Audio ea channel EEROR A RN Input Overload ettet re reads 22 2 V RMS max VC Input Impedarice sisas Rita gt 20 k Ohms Power QUU nr EEE EOE EE ONERE 25 Watts RMS 4 8 Ohms Signalto NoiSe eeror rrr REDE EAEE E EAE EO ee gt 96dB A weighted TAD AVO lt 00 B eter AEA E OE R RUER lt 0 08 at 2V input level Frequency Response 3dB coooooonnocccccnncccccnonononcconnnccnnnnnnnnoconnnncnnnnn eerte nnne nsns 12 Hz to 55 kHz Bass Control Range 100Hz sss enne 14dB in 2 dB steps Treble Control Range 10KHz sssssssseee eee 14dB in 2 dB steps Video Input Output Impedance 2 cece nn nn nnn nn nn n nnn EEE nnn n nnne nnns nns 75 Ohms Videc Inser oN LOSS 5 ak ahaa UA RAE 0 dB 50 Hz to 6 MHz IR Sensor IR Modulation Frequency Bandwidth sssssee eee 30 Hz to 100 kHz NAS SN gt 30 feet Nominal Reception Angle ssssse eene nnns 40 degrees off axis General RG68 Code Group Nu DE 48 Gontrol Output 032 ae el ee 12 V 50 mA Status OUTPUT ns 12 V 50 mA Power Requirements ceraint iaa a aa E a ai 120 VAC 60 Hz
75. rces selected in zones 1 4 A second press will show zones 5 8 Subsequent presses will toggle the display Audio Adjustments BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED Balance Treble and Bass can be adjusted in a zone from this mode 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 rewind button will shift audio to the left speaker The gt forward button will shift audio to the right speaker The SELECT PLAY button will restore center balance Display will return to normal after 10 seconds of no activity 3 To adjust TREBLE or BASS press the appropriate button The button will decrease the amount of treble or bass The gt button will increase the treble or bass The SELECT PLAY button will restore tonal flat Display will return to normal after 10 seconds of no activity NOTE Adjustments do not affect Z ADJUST settings Dynamic Monitor Lockout ADVANCED EXPANDED To isolate the audio video output of a source to a particular zone from a zone with Administrator control 1 Simultaneously press STATUS and the SOURCE button to be locked The Monitor Locked message will appear The audio video will only be available in that zone Message will remain until the source is unlocked 2 Simultaneously press STATUS and the SOURCE button to be unlocked The Monitor Unlocked
76. re 16 buttons 4 source select 11 function 1 power Backlit LCD and buttons Variable backlight timeout Bi colored Status LED for power and status Broadband IR receiver 30KHz to 100KHz Connects to MRC44 Controller Amplifier via CAT5 cable with RJ45 connectors Two RJ45 connectors allow two keypads per zone Programmable push and hold on most buttons Optional New Construction backbox Xantech Part MRCBOX 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 7 MRC44 CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Figure 2 The Model MRC44 Controller Amplifier Front Panel Features and Functions Front Panel Chassis Feet Set high enough to provide through chassis cooling by natural convection Master AC Line On Off Switch Turns AC power On Off to the entire unit Power and Status LED Indicators Four indicators one for each Zone provide the following status information System Status Power Up Mode a b c d e Slow Orange Blink indicates general initialization is occurring Fast Green Blink indicates that a keypad on the associated zone is currently being initialized Fast Red Blink indicates that the master keypad on the associated zone is not responding to initialization Fast Orange Blink indicates that the slave keypad on the associated zone is not responding to initialization All Lights Off initialization is done system is ready for operation Zone Status O
77. s and download instructions A direct link to xantech com can be found in the Links option in the Dragon menu bar Remote Central com There is a second option for on line IR codes remotecentral com provides an almost unlimited resource of IR commands The code files at Remote Central are not directly compatible with Dragon Drop IR and therefore need to be converted for use with Xantech software Click LINKS in DRAG450MRC Click on Remote Central Website Your browser will open and take you to Remote Central com Click Files in Remote Central Click Philips Pronto amp Pronto Pro Scroll and click on desired brand under Component Configurations CCF files Click on component type CD players VCR s etc From the list find a Model Number the same as your model or one similar to it Even model numbers considerably different than yours will usually have commands that work Click on DOWNLOAD this may take a few seconds then select Save it to disk then OK In the Windows Save As pop up Open the CCF folder within the DragMRC44 CCF folder if not already open Click Save 10 In DRAGMRCAA click Import CCF from the File menu 11 Find the ccf folder in which you saved the file and click on file name NOTE Atthis point prior to opening it you may wish to change the file name e g RCA DSS etc for easier recognition later You may wish to do this in step 13 as well 12 Click Open This unzips the file and DRA
78. same as programming Static Zone Linking Step 1 above The difference is once a zone has been authorized to link with another zone s the actual linking is implemented from Keypad button presses and can be reversed in the same way Example Dynamically Link and unlink Zones 1 and 2 1 Inthe Dynamic Zone Link Mode box under Zone 1 click in the box ZONE 2 A check mark will appear in both the Zone1 Zone 2 box and the Zone 2 Zone 1 box to show that these two zones can now be tied together 2 TO LINK After the project has been transferred to the MRC44 Controller from the Zone 1 Keypad simultaneously press STATUS and CH The Link Session window will appear on the Keypad LCD 3 Press the Z2 button Source 2 button Z2 will be highlighted to indicate it is now linked to Zone 1 The Keypad status LEDs will show busy rapid amber flash for 10 seconds after the last button press then time out and return to normal use mode LED green LCD normal display A small L will appear in the upper right corner of the displays in Zones 1 and 2 Zones 1 and 2 will now be linked for ON OFF and Source Volume and mute will be independent 4 TO UNLINK From the Zone 1 Keypad simultaneously press STATUS and CH The Link Session window will appear on the keypad LCD 5 Press the Z2 button Source 2 button Z2 will no longer be highlighted The keypad status LEDs will show busy rapid amber flash for 10 s
79. se pins snap into the MRC44 Keypad wall bracket for mounting OPERATION OUT OF THE BOX BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED The Controller Amplifier Out of the Box feature will verify that all sources and zone components are working properly to select and distribute audio and video prior to programming with Dragon Drop IR Programming for specific components and features follows 1 Connect MRC44 Controller Amplifier as shown in Figure 13 to a MRC44 Keypads Sold seperately b Speakers c TVs or Monitors d AC Power e Sources f IR emitters 2 Press Power On button on the front of the MRC44 Controller Amplifier wait for front panel LEDs to stop flashing should be less than 20 seconds 3 Turn on the Zone 1 TV monitor and select the appropriate input on the TV or monitor 4 Turn on all sources and press play on all source components 5 Press POWER on the Zone 1 Keypad 6 Select SRC1 on the Zone 1 MRC44 Keypad a If Source 1 is an Audio Video component the video content of the source connected to the Source 1 inputs should be seen on the zone 1 TV monitor b Press VOL on the Zone 1 Keypad The Volume bar should move on the Keypad and the audio content of the source connected to the Source 1 inputs should be should be heard through the Zone 1 Speakers c Press MUTE on the Zone 1 Keypad The Zone 1 speakers will mute Press MUTE again and the speakers will un mute Pressing VOL or VOL will al
80. se to reduce sensitivity until interference no longer affects IR sensor performance LCD Backlight Adjustment Adjusts brightness of LCD backlight This adjustment does not affect the backlight level for the buttons 1 Slowly turn clockwise to reduce brightness of LCD on Keypad to desired level 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 44 Model MRC44 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS With all system components connected and the MRC44 Controller and Keypads programmed The system is ready for use Zone Control BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED 1 Press the POWER button on any keypad The MRC44 Controller will turn ON If Power Management has been enabled source components will turn on also Select a Source Operate the source with the appropriate commands CD PLAY TUNER UP etc Adjust VOLUME MUTE and UN MUTE the Speakers Change Sources Press POWER again and the zone will turn OFF If power management has been enabled when the last zone turns OFF the source components will turn OFF as well after a 10 second delay NOTE It is also possible to do all of the above using a remote control that has been programmed with the MRCAA and source component IR codes 9 o0 oInN System Status BASIC ADVANCED A single press of the STATUS button will show which sources are currently selected by zone Display will return to normal after 5 seconds of no activity EXPANDED In Expanded mode the first press of the Status button will show the sou
81. so un mute the speakers d Use the source 1 original equipment remote and verify that all source functions operate when aiming the remote at the Zone 1 Keypad IR sensor e Repeat above for all zones and sources 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 13 INSTALLATION MRC44 CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER PHYSICAL LOCATION AND MOUNTING BASIC ADVANCED When you mount the MRC44 Controller you should plan its location carefully Pay close attention to each of the following factors 1 The amplifier is convection cooled That is it 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 If mounted in an equipment cabinet or other confining location allow at least 2 inches 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 3 If the cabinet contains other heat generating components or you are using several MRC44 s in a large multi zone system you will have to pay even closer attention to adequate ventilation 4 Do not hesitate to use fans quiet boxer type if necessary to ensure a constant flow of air through the MRC44 s and the other heat generating components 5 When mounting in a 19 483mm rack adding a single RU Rack Unit spacer above and below the MRC44 will improve convection
82. sources zone configuration etc transfer the project If there are any changes to be made modify the new project and then transfer to the MRC44 Controller 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 42 Model MRC44 Backing Up Project Files It is always wise to backup all project files to another hard drive floppy disc or other storage media It is recommended that each project be saved to a floppy disc and kept with each client s job files To make backup Copies proceed as follows 1 Open the hard drive icon from My Computer usually drive C in Win 95 98 NT Open the DRAG450MRC folder then the Projects folder 2 Locate project files The files in the Projects folder will have an efs extension NOTE Previous versions of Dragon 4 1 3 and earlier had three files associated with each project DRAG450MRC only has one file per project 3 Open a window for the backup drive and make a Projects folder for that drive 4 Click and drag the files to be backed up that are in the Projects folder on the main hard drive and drop them into the Projects folder in the backup drive NOTE 1 Project files can be relatively large requiring up to 1 MB of space or more depending on the complexity of your project When backing up to 1 44 MB floppies you may need one floppy for each Project NOTE 2 these file sizes can be reduced dramatically if needed by using a good file compression program like Win Zip Using Backup Files Touse backup files at a later
83. sponse it is imperative that stereo speakers be connected in phase with each other You can verify this as follows a Ifthe positive and negative terminals on your speakers are correctly marked and visible and you have wired the system with the positive connector on the rear of the MRC44 Controller Amplifier connected to the positive connector on the speaker and the negative connector on the rear of the MRC44 Controller Amplifier connected to the negative connector on the speaker then the system will be in phase No further action is required Most manufacturers identify the positive terminal with a red binding post a sign or a red dot b If you are unsure of the markings you can verify the phasing Using a mono sound source such as AM radio alternately reverse the leads to one of the speakers Pick the connection that delivers a solid center image between the speakers as well as best bass response CAUTION After lead ends are inserted and the screws tightened down be sure there are no free strands that could cause shorting 2002 Xantech Corporation Page 18 RJ45 Connector Controller Amplifier at Wire Color white orange PE orange AAA white green blue E RJ45 Connector at Keypad gt white blue UU green pe white brown brown Wire Color white orange p orange ees gt blue gt white blue green Model MR
84. system 1 To change the name of a zone Click the OPTIONS button 2 Inthe Select Zone box select the number of zone to be named 3 Select the text in the NAME OF ZONE box and type in the new name 4 Selecting another zone or clicking the CLOSE button will save the Zone Name s RC68 Code Group BASIC In basic mode the code group can only be set for the entire system ADVANCED EXPANDED Each zone of the MRC44 can be set to it s own individual Code Group This may be useful when the system requirements so dictate i e The system requirement calls for having zone specific remote controls The Code Group Number assigned and preset at the factory for each zone of the MRC44 is 48 Since other Xantech IR controlled models are assigned and preset at the factory to different Code Groups special care should be taken when changing code groups to avoid accidentally changing another products code group number or having the wrong product respond to an IR code intended for a different model NOTE 1 When using programmable remotes it will be useful to have an RC68 to generate the IR codes for programming NOTE 2 See RC68 instructions for additional information on Code Groups Keypad LCD Display Contrast ADVANCED EXPANDED Adjusts the Contrast of the LCD Display on the Keypad Adjust to preference and or to compensate for varying room ambient light conditions Number Of Keypads In Zone BASIC ADVANCED EXPANDED A
85. teaching remote s buttons Sometimes only a brief tap is necessary C Be sure there are no sources of strong IR interference near the MRC44 such as CFL lamps TVs Your Computer Monitor Neon lighting etc Shade or move the location of the MRC44 as necessary 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 51 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION When Transferring the project to a MRCAA the transfer stops with a Transfer aborted Receiver Stopped Responding or a Communications Error message The following items may have interfered with the transfer of data Check each one in the order listed then redo the transfer 8 A corrupted or incorrectly learned IR code may exist in the data Refer to item 1 previous for correction b Check the COM PORT interface cable for continuity on each of its 3 leads Replace if necessary C Your computer may have run out of system resources memory Quit other open applications and restart Windows After transferring commands to the MRCAA it works fine except at certain times the MRC44 refuses to output any commands at all IR noise may be on the IR bus line coming from an IR receiver in another room or rooms preventing a clean IR signal from arriving at the controlled component a Temporarily disconnect each MRC44 Keypad one at a time until you find the one causing the interference b Look for sources of IR interference near the IR receive
86. ted only to the specific emitter output for the source selected in a zone and not to the other source emitter outputs When ROUTING DISABLE is selected IR commands are directed to all emitter outputs The COMMON emitter output will always output all IR commands Backlight Control Factory default 6 seconds This setting adjusts the duration that the Keypad LCD and Buttons will remain lit after a keypad button press Backlighting is variable from always off to always on or set to time out after 1 to 10 seconds in one second increments This setting will set the backlighting for ALL keypads in the system IR codes generated by remote controls do not activate backlighting 1 Click ALWAYS ON to backlight a zone s keypad s for as long as the zone is ON Backlight turns off when the zone is turned OFF Useful in dark rooms 2 Click ALWAYS OFF keypad s backlight will never turn on Useful in rooms that are always brightly lit 3 Click TIMED and use Timed Backlight Control Pulldown Menu to set backlight duration from 1 10 seconds Monitor Lockout Mode Factory default DISABLED This mode can only be used if Priority Lockout is selected Checking the corresponding boxes prevents sources from being monitored or controlled in specific zones Example If adult content is not to go to the children s areas this can be set at the time of system installation 1 Select PRIORITY LOCKOUT MODE The Monitor Lockout box
87. tions Zonel Zone2 Zone3 Zone4 Zone5 Zoneb Zone Zones Soucel P r r r Ti a a f d See E MET E Wie cfs ond EST CT LUE oboe Source 3 m a n r El 5 a p Source 4 o LI LI o lu El fa 5 Administrator r Tr in Ei la mi IR Output Intensity Settings IR Dutput 3 5 IR Output 4 Common C Low C Low C Low Medium Medium Medium C High C High High Figure 20 MRC44 System Window Controller Tab Advanced Not Expanded Whole House Mode Factory default ENABLED This mode allows any zone to be able to select and control any source at any time 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 35 Priority Lockout Mode Factory default DISABLED This mode is the opposite of Whole House That is when one is ENABLED the other is DISABLED When ENABLED if Zone 1 selects a source Zone 1 will maintain exclusive control over that source until Zone 1 either selects another source or is turned OFF Zones 2 4 can monitor the source but cannot control that source until released by Zone 1 Once Zone 1 has released the source if the source is re selected by one of Zones 2 4 that zone will take control and will then also have priority IR Routing Factory default ENABLED This mode allows selective control of multiple same brand same model components such as multiple DVD players or Satellite receivers When ROUTING ENABLE is selected IR commands are direc
88. y A is required to set trim levels and make zone adjustments This procedure allows all sources to sound equally loud when switching from one to another 1 Using an RC68 with overlay A select the input that has the lowest apparent volume level from any zone 2 Point the RC68 at the IR sensor on the MRC44 Keypad IR sensor enabled and press the TRIM button F8 This activates the TRIM mode NOTE Trim mode allows 10 seconds after each button press for the next command to be executed If 10 seconds is exceeded simply press TRIM again To confirm TRIM mode press the MUTE ON button If the sound mutes the MRC44 Controller is not in the TRIM mode 3 Select any other input that sounds louder 4 Adjust VOLUME buttons until the apparent loudness is the same as step 1 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 43 SEAN Select another input that sounds louder Adjust VOLUME buttons again until the apparent loudness is the same as step 1 Repeat this procedure for each remaining input Verify settings by selecting each input again making adjustments as necessary When the last input is adjusted press one more input the same or any other to save the last setting Press the ADJ OFF Adjustments Off 90 button to drop out of the TRIM mode TRIM mode will drop out automatically if you wait more than 10 seconds The TRIM settings are now saved for all zones completing the procedure Zone Adjustments These
89. y apply to systems requiring advanced programming or that have more than four zones etc In the Expanded mode the controller for zones 1 4 will be referred to as the PRIMARY CONTROLLER The controller for zones 5 8 will be referred to as the SECONDARY CONTROLLER 2002 Xantech Corporation Model MRC44 Page 5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The MRCAA is a four source four zone audio video distribution and control system The System is comprised of a Control Amp four LCD Keypads and four 283M IR Emitters Together the Control Amp and the Keypads make up a multi room A V system The Control Amp acts as the Server and the Keypads act as the Clients The end users interact with the Keypads in order to control all aspects of Audio Video Distribution and Control This System allows the end user to accomplish the following 1 Distribute amplified Stereo Audio and Composite Video from four independent Sources to four separate Zones 2 Control the Volume Mute Bass Treble and Balance for each of the four internal Stereo Audio Amplifiers 3 Control most standard source components via IR commands Two Control Amps can be linked to create systems with up to eight zones Audio Video Audio Video Audio Video Audio Video Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Power Video Sense M DB9 RS232 Common Status Power o 8 Power 8 Power R IR Video Sense l Video Sense Video Sense E IR I i L EH EH me Common IR lt q mE EH EH Um

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