Niles Auriel MRC-6430 System Design Manual page 42

AURIEL MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE
How do I integrate streaming music services into the MRC-6430?
The MRC-6430 features a built-in streaming server to provide services such as Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, and Tidal.
The MRC-6430 also supports streaming services from compatible media players such as Sonos, Fusion, S1 Digital, and Autonomics.
Compatible media players detail the services available for their customers, additionally not all services are available world-wide.
Niles has a Technical Resource Dealer Website that has Integration Guides that detail the specifics for the supported and
unsupported features of the built-in media service and for compatible 3rd party media players. It is recommended to always read
these Integration Guides before selling/integration a music service for a client.
How do I control more than 6 IR controllable sources?
The IR outputs on the back of the MRC-6430 are available to be used with IR control sources and Home Theater TVs. There are 6 IR
outputs that are completely assignable even though they are placed near the source audio inputs. This means the IR output located
next to Source Input 1 can be used to control source 1 or can be re-assigned to control another source or the home theater TV (if
needed). Use the Auriel configuration screens to assign multiple sources or the Home Theater TV/sources to the same IR output of
the MRC-6430. Connect a Niles dual headed MicroFlasher™ to control two devices from the single IR output. Alternatively connect
a Niles IR Main System Unit (MSU) to allow more than one IR Flasher to be utilized from any of the single IR output connections.
Please refer to the system design on page 22 for reference and further details.
How do I add to/change the IR library?
The Cloud Based IR library is a very large collection of IR codes that Niles has gathered, vetted, and verified to contain the largest
amount of devices that are likely to be used with the MRC-6430 system. The IR database has been captured so that function
keys/buttons for sources are automatically mapped to interface templates to simplify the configuration process, and as such every
device has been vetted and verified and is a representation of current and legacy devices from around the world. The database
includes Domestic and International manufacturers in such categories as Media Management, Set-top Boxes (Cable and Satellite),
CD players, DVD and Blu-ray players, Tuners, TVs/projectors, iPod docks and Gaming systems. Each category of source devices/
TV/projectors has many manufacturers and service providers, including OEM manufacturers so the device you are looking for is
likely to be in the IR database. The Niles MRC-6430 technical support-only website has a list of devices in the IR cloud database,
however if you should find that a device that you need isn't in the library, a code is miss mapped, a code is missing, or a code
doesn't function (for the latest model) there is an IR request form that can be filled out and submitted to Niles Technical Support for
addition/amending of the Cloud based IR Database. Once submitted these request are evaluated and the Database is amended.
Once the Cloud database is amended then all the installer needs to do is remove the IR controlled device in question, power cycle
the MRC-6430 (while it is connected to the customer's network, with outside/internet connection), the MRC-6430 then re-pings
the "IR Cloud" to update the IR library, the IR controlled device can be re-added to the configuration and changes will be applied.
The Niles Auriel IR Cloud Database is updated regularly and the list of said devices is updated with when the last changes have
been made.
User Interface FAQs
What are the available options for the customer to control the MRC-6430 system?
The MRC-6430 has many options for the end-user to operate the system, from the nHR200, a hand-held Wi-Fi remote control, the
nKP7, a 7 button one-gang wall mounted keypad, the nTP7, a 7 inch portrait or landscaped mounted touch screen, a PC or MAC
computer viewer, to mobile device control like iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablets. Please refer to the section of this design
guide on page 8 for more information.
How are the keypads and touch screens powered?
The nKP7 requires the use of a PoE (Power over Ethernet) injecting device. The PoE device must adhere to the IEEE 802.3at
standard, 13w maximum draw (@48 V 270mA max). The nTP7 may be powered locally or with a PoE (Power over Ethernet) injecting
device. When powering locally a 12v 1A power supply will need to be used. When powering the nTP7 with a PoE switch, or PoE
injector, the device must adhere to the IEEE 802.3at standard, 13w maximum draw (@48 V 270mA max). There are a wide arrange
of 3rd party PoE switches and injectors available to accommodate the system application.
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