Mercury Installation And User Manual

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MRA Multi-room Music Hub
Installation and User Manual
Revision E • R Hamilton & Co Ltd. 2014
Making sound choices
www.hamilton-litestat.com

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  • Page 1 • lighting controls • energy management MRA Multi-room Music Hub Installation and User Manual Revision E • R Hamilton & Co Ltd. 2014 Making sound choices www.hamilton-litestat.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Audio system connection diagram and technical specification Typical set up of installed system diagram RJ45 connection Control late options Hub Installation Dimensions and tools Mounting and installing the Mercury 12-13 ® Speaker connection Installation of wall plates 15-18 Wall plate connection via CAT5e cabling...
  • Page 3 1x wall mounting kit including 3x M8 40mm dome head screws and 3x brown rawl plugs. If any of the items above were not in the master pack when originally opened, please call Hamilton Litestat on 01747 860088 and ask for technical support or email technical @hamilton-litestat.com.
  • Page 4: Initial System Test Set-Up

    This initial set up is a simple, quick, and reliable way to set up your Mercury Multi-Room Audio System. It is also a good way of testing any connection or multiple accessories for larger installations. The system is designed to be adaptable and can be expanded once a basic installation is up and running.
  • Page 5 Issue Date: May 2014 1 - MRA - User Manual REV_D E&OE...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions. For any installation queries please see the Hamilton Litestat website or contact Hamilton’s technical support. No user servicable components within the unit.
  • Page 7 Issue Date: May 2014 1 - MRA - User Manual REV_D E&OE...
  • Page 8 mra4 multi-room audio Issue Date: May 2014 1 - MRA - User Manual REV_D E&OE...
  • Page 9: Important Notice

    Important Notice RJ45 CONNECTION When making CAT5e / RJ45 connections it is imperative that the termination is correctly wired to T-568A wiring standards (below). Incorrect wiring can result in irreversible damage to the controller and MRA hub, this will invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 10: Control Options

    IR PASS-THROUGH The MRA4 hub has an internal IR pass-through that is compatible with the Sky satellite TV box, allowing you to use your Sky remote to control the Sky box via the Hamilton wall mounted plate. Issue Date: June 2014...
  • Page 11: Hub Installation

    Hub Installation DIMENSIONS All dimensions are shown in millimetres (mm). Dimensions: 450 x 205 x 69 mm Weight: 5.3kg TOOLS To install your system you will need: • 6mm masonry drill bit and drill • Large Phillips head screw driver •...
  • Page 12 Mounting and Installing the Mercury ® The System is designed to hang vertically and is supplied with a fixing kit and template showing the required position for the screws. (124mm apart and 54mm below where the top of the system will sit.)
  • Page 13 6. Align keyhole slots on the reverse of system with fixing screws. 8. Lower system onto screws until it slots into position. Ensure the system is firmly in place. 10. Insert final screw in position 3 through the extrusion to hold the bottom of system tight to the wall. Issue Date: May 2014 1 - MRA - User Manual REV_D E&OE...
  • Page 14: Speaker Connection

    Speaker Connection The maximum cable run is 33m from hub to speaker. The reccomended speaker cable (minimum) 2 x 0.75mm (21 AWG) twin axial. SPEAKER OPTIONS Single 6½” white stereo Pair of 5¼” white ceiling speakers Pair of 4” white speakers ceiling speaker Please refer to the individual speaker manual for installation.
  • Page 15: Installation Of Wall Plates

    Installation of Wall Plates OVERVIEW - Capacitive Touch Controller The Mercury ® CPT4+4 is a wall mounted control plate used to control the audio function in a room that is fed from a MRA4 audio hub. The CPT4+4 provides source selection and volume control with backlit capacitance sensing buttons and an IR to receive remote control signals for room and remote source control.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION The CPT4+4 installs into a standard UK single gang 35mm metal or dry lining wall box. For best installation have the CAT5e cable enter from above the back box. Terminate the CAT5e cable with the appropriate RJ45 for the cable type to T568A straight through wiring standard.
  • Page 17 8. Insert CAT5e cable until it clicks. (Refer to page for zone setting). 9. Carefully push control plate into frame and mounting bracket for a firm fit. REMOVAL OF GLASS PLATE Should it be neccssary that you need to remove the glass cover plate, you will note a small cut away at the bottom of the chrome frame gently slide a small plastic tipped screwdriver under the glass and ease the glass off the frame.
  • Page 18 Installation of Wall Plates OVERVIEW - Mechanical Button Controller The Mercury A4+4 is a wall mounted control plate used to control the audio function in a room that is fed from a ® MRA4 audio hub. The A4+4 provides source selection and volume control with white LED back light and IR receiver.
  • Page 19 DIP switch set to zone 1 DIP switch set to zone 1 RJ45 coupler must be wired to the schematic shown below Also Available: Hamilton CAT5e Punch Down Coupler - Part No. TBC MRA4 Mercury Audio System ® Issue Date: June 2014...
  • Page 20: Ir Remote Control

    Infrared Frequency: 38KHz others available Power Consumption: Approx. 50mA at IR transmit Humidity Range: 10% to 90% non-condensing Operating Temp.: +5°C to +40°C Controls for Mercury lighting ® control system Source Selection Stop and Play Skip and Repeat Mute Power Off...
  • Page 21 Please select the Audio section to follow these instructions. If you have previously been using the Mercury App the Touch Screen will show you previous setting including Zone names, your chosen Source names, and your pre-set favourite DAB radio stations.
  • Page 22 Screen 6 CD Screen By selecting ‘CD’ source from screen 3. The Mercury Audio will link to your connected CD Player. The Touch screen enables you to turn the volume up / down & mute. The Touch Screen plate includes an infra-red receiver and it can...
  • Page 23 Screen 7 AUX Screen This screen is identical to screen 6 (CD Player). The Touch screen enables you to turn the volume up / down & mute. Press the EQ button to access the EQ Screen (Screen 8) Screen 8 EQ Screen By selecting the EQ button shown on any Source screen you will be able to adjust the Treble, Base, and Balance to...
  • Page 24: Audio Settings

    Screen 9 Audio Settings Prese the Hamilton Logo from any screne to enter the Settings for both Audio and Lighting controlls. The Audio Settings will appear first. This alows you to fine tune your system: Redefine Zones Reduce the maximum volume...
  • Page 25 ® ercury www.hamilton-litestat.com Customer Service Dept Tel 01747 860088...
  • Page 26 Using the Dock Assistant, you can access web services such as Spotify through the Mercury App on any Apple iOS device. This enables the Mercury Audio System to stream audio from your Spotify account around your home.
  • Page 27 Mercury Audio - Dock Assistant Set-up The Mercury Dock Assistant App allows you to link an Apple iOS device to the system, to access your iTunes library and Spotify account to listen to your music throughout your home. This setup shows you how to link an iPhone / iPod Touch to be used as a media interface.
  • Page 28: Remote App

    Pressing edit button will allow you to rename each zone. Playing your music from your iTunes on a remote device, connected to your Mercury Dock. Browse your iTunes Library Select a track Play track to to Play view album cover.
  • Page 29 Spotify App to stream music through your listen to. This will be will stream the audio from Mercury audio system. Once logged in, use the streamed single Spotify to your Mercury Spotify App to control the track you...
  • Page 30: Other Devices

    Bluetooth Setup Instruction Plug in the Mercury Bluetooth Receiver with the included DC 5v power adapter. Connect the Bluetooth Receiver to the MR4A Multi-room Music Hub using either a 3.5mm Jack to RCA cable as shown in photo 1, or a RCA to RCA cable as shown on photo2.
  • Page 31 Notes ................... .
  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    Due to manufacturing processes we cannot guarantee an exact colour match and shadings of certain plate and product finishes. User Guide Rev_ E E&OE Correct as at June 2014 • File Reference: Mercury® trademark reg i stered trademark H a milton L i testat iPhone, iPod,...

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