AMX DAS-MI-0404 Operation/Reference Manual
Mi-series configuration software v1.0.3
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- Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide Mi-Control Mi-Series Configuration Software v1.0.3 M a t r i x D i s t r i b u t e d A u d i o I n i t i a l R e l e a s e : 0 9 / 0 4 / 2 0 0 7...
- Page 2 LICENSE GRANT. AMX grants to Licensee the non-exclusive right to use the AMX Software in the manner described in this License. The AMX Software is licensed, not sold. This license does not grant Licensee the right to create derivative works of the AMX Software.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ......................1 System Requirements ....................1 About Mi-Control...................... 1 Installing Mi-Control ....................2 Opening Mi-Control....................2 Searching for Available Controllers ................3 Controller Network Status ..................3 Mi-Control Main Window..................4 Room Icons........................5 Working with Network Settings ................ - Page 4 Table of Contents Working with Presets ..................21 System Presets......................21 Custom Presets ....................... 21 Playing a Preset ...................... 21 System Presets......................21 Adding a System Preset ....................21 Editing a System Preset ....................21 Removing a System Preset .................... 22 Custom Presets .......................
- Page 5 Table of Contents Working with Groupings ..................33 Adding a Grouping ....................33 Removing a Grouping ..................... 33 Turning ON a Grouping ....................34 Turning OFF a Grouping ....................34 Setting the Volume of a Grouping................34 Setting the Absolute Volume ..................34 Setting the Relative Volume..................
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Page 7: Overview
Overview Overview This document describes the features and functionality of Mi-Control. Before you begin using Mi- Control, be sure to read this guide for installation instructions and other important information. This guide contains instructions for: Installing Mi-Control Selecting stations, channels and tracks Working with presets Working with room settings Working with groups... -
Page 8: Installing Mi-Control
Overview Installing Mi-Control This section describes how to install Mi-Control. To install Mi-Control you must be logged into the computer as an Administrator. 1. Insert the Mi-Control installation disk into the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2. On the Welcome to Mi-Control Setup Wizard window, click Next. 3. -
Page 9: Searching For Available Controllers
Overview Searching for Available Controllers Searching locates Mi-Series controllers that connected to the network after you opened Mi-Control. FIG. 1 Controller Selection Window 1. To locate connected controllers, on the Controller Selection window, click Search. Connected controllers display in the Available Controllers list. Controller Network Status The Mi-Control Controller Selection window displays the IP Address and the current network status of controllers. -
Page 10: Mi-Control Main Window
Overview Mi-Control Main Window To access the Mi-Control software, click Select beside the Controller you would like to access. The Main window opens. Audio Source bar: Audio Source Presets: Displays all presets for controls: Displays a Displays all sources the selected audio source. Each connected to the number pad and audio source can have up to 10... -
Page 11: Room Icons
Overview Room Icons The Rooms Bar displays a list of all rooms connected to the controller. Beside each room, an icon may be displayed which indicates the state of the room. The following table describes the possible states. Room Icons Room Bar Icon Description (Empty) -
Page 12: Changing The Mi-Series Controller To Use Dhcp
Overview Changing the Mi-Series Controller to Use DHCP 1. On the Main window, click Advanced. 2. Select the Use DHCP check box. 3. Click OK. If the controller is configured to use DHCP, and it cannot acquire an address (for example, if a DHCP server is not available), it will use its configured static IP address instead. -
Page 13: Customizing Mi-Control Buttons
Customizing Mi-Control Buttons Customizing Mi-Control Buttons To easily identify your audio sources and rooms, you can customize the text that appears on the Room bar and Audio Source bar buttons. You can also customize the text on Source Control buttons. Custom Room and Source names are saved with every instance of Mi-Control and are not shared by other users/instances of Mi-Control. -
Page 14: Naming A Room
Customizing Mi-Control Buttons Naming a Room To make identifying rooms easy, you can customize the name of each room. By default the rooms are named sequentially. FIG. 4 Room Settings 1. Click Advanced. 2. To display the list of rooms, double-click Rooms. 3. -
Page 15: Naming Source Control Buttons
Customizing Mi-Control Buttons Naming Source Control buttons Mi-Control allows you to change the roll-over text associated with Source Control Buttons. FIG. 5 Source Settings Window. Labels Tab 1. Click Advanced. 2. To display the list of sources, double-click Sources. 3. Click the source you want. 4. - Page 16 Customizing Mi-Control Buttons Mi-Control Mi-Series Configuration Software...
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Page 17: Source Controls
Source Controls Source Controls You can select a specific radio station, satellite channel, CD or DVD track using the Audio Source Controls area of the Main window. The Audio Source bar displays a labelled tab for all audio sources connected to the Mi-Series controller. If a source is not defined at the Controller, the area is left empty. Using On-Board Tuner Source Controls The Audio Source Controls enable you to control an internal AM/FM Tuner source to select a specific radio station. -
Page 18: Using On-Board Sirius Satellite Source Controls
Source Controls Using On-Board Sirius Satellite Source Controls The Audio Source Controls enable you to control an internal Mi-Series Sirius source. You can select a specific channel or select a category and then select the channel. After selecting a Sirius channel, the audio plays in the selected room. -
Page 19: Using External Tuner Source Controls
Source Controls Using External Tuner Source Controls The Audio Source Controls enable you to control an external AM/FM Tuner source to select a specific radio station. After selecting a radio station, the audio plays in the selected room. FIG. 8 External Tuner Source Control 1. -
Page 20: Using Cd Source Controls
Source Controls Using CD Source Controls The Audio Source Controls enable you to control a CD Player source to select a specific CD and track. After selecting a CD and track, the audio plays in the selected room. FIG. 9 CD Source Control 1. -
Page 21: Using Dvd Source Controls
Source Controls Using DVD Source Controls The Audio Source Controls enable you to control a DVD Player source to select a specific DVD and track. After selecting a DVD and track, the audio plays in the selected room. FIG. 10 DVD Source Control 1. -
Page 22: Using External Satellite Source Controls
Source Controls Using External Satellite Source Controls The Audio Source Controls enable you to control a Satellite source to select a specific satellite channel or category. After selecting a channel, the audio plays in the selected room. FIG. 11 External Satellite Source Control 1. -
Page 23: Using Audio Server Source Controls
Source Controls Using Audio Server Source Controls The Audio Source Controls enable you to control an Audio Server source to select a specific audio server track. After selecting the track, the audio plays in the selected room. FIG. 12 Audio Server Source Control 1. -
Page 24: Using Other Source Controls
Source Controls Using OTHER Source Controls The "Other" source type is used by installers to configure miscellaneous sources other than those previously mentioned (Tuner, Sirius, CD, DVD, Satellite, and Audio Server). It can be used, for example, for MP3 players, etc. The Source Controls are defined by the Installer and customized for every source defined as "Other". -
Page 25: Summary Of Direct Access For Audio Sources
Source Controls 4. Click the LEFT / RIGHT button to move up/down within the Guide. 5. Click the ROUND button to make a selection 6. The SQUARE button may or may not be defined. Check with your installer. All source control buttons are defined at the Mi-Series Controller at the time of installation and may perform differently than described below. - Page 26 Source Controls Mi-Control Mi-Series Configuration Software...
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Page 27: Working With Presets
Working with Presets Working with Presets Presets are saved radio stations, satellite channels, and CD and DVDs tracks that are programmed into Mi-Control and can be recalled easily. They are saved in the same format described in the Summary of Direct Access for Audio Sources section on page 19. -
Page 28: Removing A System Preset
Working with Presets Removing a System Preset System presets cannot be deleted from the system via Mi-Control as these presets are shared by all users of the Mi-Series Audio System. Custom Presets Adding a Custom Preset List An unlimited number of custom preset lists can be added for each audio source. 1. -
Page 29: Removing A Preset In A Custom Preset List
Working with Presets For information on what to type in the Edit Preset window, see Summary of Direct Access for Audio Sources section on page 19. 7. Click OK. Removing a Preset in a Custom Preset List 1. To remove a preset from a custom preset list, in the Main window, click Advanced. 2. - Page 30 Working with Presets Mi-Control Mi-Series Configuration Software...
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Page 31: Working With Room Settings
Working with Room Settings Working with Room Settings The Room Settings screen in the Configuration window allows you to customize a number of room options, including configuring a Favorite Source, configuring an Alarm, and setting the Room Favorites. FIG. 15 Room Settings To get to the Room Settings screen: 1. -
Page 32: Clearing A Favorite Source
Working with Room Settings Clearing a Favorite Source 1. In the Favorite Source area on the Room Settings window, deselect the Automatically play favorite when Room is selected check box. 2. Click OK. Room Favorites Room Favorites are favorite stations, channels, CDs, etc. that can be set for each source, per room. When that source is turned on for that room (and there is a favorite set), the favorite begins playing in that zone automatically. -
Page 33: Clearing A Room Alarm
Working with Room Settings Clearing a Room Alarm 1. In the Room Alarm area on the Room Settings window, deselect the Enabled check box. 2. Click OK. The alarm information will still be available if you decide to enable the alarm in the future. - Page 34 Working with Room Settings Mi-Control Mi-Series Configuration Software...
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Page 35: Working With Room Controls
Working with Room Controls Working with Room Controls Mi-Control lets you control each room individually to account for the differences in each room's speaker and sound configuration, and personal preferences. For example, in each room you can set different volume levels and alarms, and you can even lock a room to prevent others from changing the settings. Room Volume Each room has individual volume settings. -
Page 36: Srs Controls
Working with Room Controls SRS Controls SRS/WOW technology provides audio processing that enhances the audio output from the source being played. The Mi-Series Controller provides the following four SRS modes available in every room: BASS BOOST A signal processing technology that enhances bass perception. SRS 3D Retrieves and restores the spatial information that is lost during ordinary audio compression of any stereo recording and restores the original three-dimensional sound field. -
Page 37: Refreshing Mi-Control
Working with Room Controls Refreshing Mi-Control Since changes to the Mi-Series Controller can be made not only from within the Mi-Control application, but also from the room keypads, you may wish to refresh Mi-Control from time-to-time to ensure you have the most up to date information. Refreshing All Rooms and All Sources 1. - Page 38 Working with Room Controls Mi-Control Mi-Series Configuration Software...
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Page 39: Working With Groupings
Working with Groupings Working with Groupings A grouping is a collection of more than one room that, when grouped, behaves as a single zone. The grouping can be set to play the audio source at the same volume in all rooms, or at a different level in each room. -
Page 40: Turning On A Grouping
Working with Groupings 5. Click OK. FIG. 17 Group Controls Turning ON a Grouping 1. In the Groupings bar, select the group you want to turn on. 2. From the Sources bar, select the audio source to play. This will create the grouping on the controller and start playing the selected source. -
Page 41: Setting The Volume Of A Room Within A Group
Working with Groupings 1. To adjust the relative volume, in the Groupings bar, click the group you want to change. 2. In the Relative area, click the increase or decrease button. Setting the Volume of a Room within a Group Adjusting the volume of a room individually is the same as when a source is simply playing in a room. - Page 42 Working with Groupings Mi-Control Mi-Series Configuration Software...
- Page 43 Changing a Grouping Mi-Control Mi-Series Configuration Software...
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