Introduction All-in-one wall panel The MWX65 is an All-in-one wall panel designed for use in combination with AUDAC MTX series matrix systems. This wall panel has a graphic display and can control the routing, volume, bass, treble and mute for one zone. Besides those control functions, it also provides the possibility to connect a microphone and a stereo line input source.
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CAUTION - SERVICING This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not perform any servicing (unless you are qualified to) EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product conforms to all the essential requirements and further relevant specifications described in following directives: 2004/108/EC (EMC), 2006/95/ EC (LVD) and 2011/65/EC (RoHS) WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
Chapter 1 Overview front panel The front panel of the MWX65 wall panel contains a 2.5” graphic color LCD display with two additional audio inputs. The unbalanced line input is connected with RCA connectors while an XLR connector is used for connecting balanced microphones. Each input is accomodated with a push-lock gain control potentiometer and a clip indicator LED.
Front panel description Unbalanced line input An unbalanced stereo audio source can be connected to these RCA connectors, creating an additional local input. Push-lock gain control potentiometer with clipping LED The sensitivity for the line and microphone inputs can be adjusted with these potentiometers. Through the push-lock mechanism, they can be opened and hidden again by pressing them.
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2.5” Graphic color LCD display This graphical color LCD displays gives a clear overview of all the functions and settings of the wall panel. Rotatable function selection dial The big rotatable dial enables you to control all functions and settings of the wall panel by just three simple actions: rotate left, rotate right and push.
Overview rear panel The rear panel of the MWX65 contains an 8 pin connector for connecting the wall panel to the matrix system and a jumper for terminating the RS485 databus. A detailed description of how the MWX65 should be connected, can be found in the chapter 3 of this user manual. The jumper for terminating the databus should always be placed when only one wall panel is connected to the databus, and is always provided and placed upon delivery.
Connect the MWX65 wall panel to the matrix system with a twisted pair CAT5E (or better) cabling with a maximum cable length of 300 meters. Make sure the MWX65 is connected to one of the wall panel inputs on the rear side of the MTX. It should be patched to the input of the zone where the local audio input should be linked to.
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After the desired address is selected, click the “Set address” button. A message will start blinking on all the MWX65 wall panels connected in your system. When the function selection dial on the wall panel is pressed, the selected address will be assigned to the corresponding wall panel.
Installing, connecting & configuring Installing Different kinds of installation boxes are available for the MWX65, making both flush and surface mount installation possible on different kinds of surfaces. The WB50/FG installation box allows flush mount installation in any kind of hollow wall such as gypsum, wood or any other material with a plate thickness between 7 mm and 25 mm.
Connecting The MWX65 wall panels should be connected on the WP (wall panel) ports of the matrix system with an UTP CAT5E (or better) twisted pair cable according to the TIA/EIA T568B standard. Depending of the used matrix system (MTX48 or MTX88) 8 or 16 Wall Panel (WP) inputs are available, Two for each zone.
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Below is the cable connections when using two MWX65 units on a single wall panel input using a single CAT5e cable. First MWX65 connector PINOUT Pin 1 White-Orange MWX65 + Pin 2 Orange MWX65 - Pin 3 White-Green +24V DC...
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CLIP CLIP 100-240V 50/60Hz Fuse: T1AL/250V Multiple wall panels with audio input on one WP port Multiple MWX45 and one MWX65 Wall panel connected to one Wall Panel Input One MWX65, one WLI and one WMI LINE IN Prog. Prog.
“MWX65”. A window is shown where all the configuration settings for the MWX65 can be made. On the left side, a dropdown list is visible whereby the address for the MWX65 can be selected. The addresses can be selected between “W001” to “W008”. After the desired address is selected, click the “Set Address”...
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5) The microphone input has the possibility to provide +12V phantom power for powering condenser microphones. The phantom power can be switched ON and OFF by clicking the “Enable Mic Phantom” checkbox. This setting can also be changed in the MWX65 settings menu. (If “Block settings menu” isn’t checked)
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6) The Backlight level, screensaver and screensaver delay can be set by means of three dropdown boxes. This setting can also be changed in the MWX65 settings menu. (If “Block settings menu” isn’t checked) 7) When the settings are made, press the “Save to Wallpanel” button and the settings will be send to the selected MWX65 wall panel.
When the MWX65 is correctly installed, connected and configured, the wall panel is ready to be operated. The standard screen of the MWX65 gives an overview of all the functions. These can be controlled by means of the MWX65 wall panel for the corresponding zone.
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When the desired setting is selected, you can change it by pushing the dial. For example, when Volume is selected, the attenuation on top of the fader will illuminate and the volume can be changed by rotating the dial. When the volume is set to the desired level, press the dial again for scrolling between the settings.
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When the input selection is made, you can scroll further through the menu and make other changes such as muting, and changing the tone control. When the zone should be muted, just scroll to the ‘Mute button’ and push the selection dial. When the selection dial is pushed, you can toggle between ‘Mute’...
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The latest button shown on the main screen is ‘Settings’. When this button is clicked, you will be redirected to the settings window. In this window, settings such as phantom power enabling, backlight settings and screensaver settings can be made. With the option ‘Mic Phantom’, the 12V DC phantom power to the microphone input on the wall panel can be enabled and disabled.
Chapter 5 Technical Specifications System specifications: Control RS-485 Audio transfer Mixed Analogue differential (Dual mono) Inputs Unbalanced Stereo Connector Sensitivity (1W/1m) -50 dBV ~ -15 dBV THD+N (@ 1 kHz) < 0.1 % Signal / Noise 75 dB Balanced Microphone Connector XLR female Sensitivity (1W/1m) -12 dBV ~ +12 dBV...
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Built-in depth 37 mm Weight 0.210 kg Construction Colours Black (RAL9005) (MWX65/B) White (RAL9010) (WMX65/W) Optional accessories WB50 Surface mount installation box (/B or /W) WB50/FG Flush mount installation box for hollow wall WB50/FS Flush mount installation box for stone/concrete wall...
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