Monoprice 39261 User Manual

Monoprice 39261 User Manual

6-zone home audio passive multizone controller preamp kit

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6-Zone Home Audio Passive Multizone Controller Preamp Kit
P/N 39261
User's Manual

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  • Page 1 6-Zone Home Audio Passive Multizone Controller Preamp Kit P/N 39261 User's Manual...
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings And Guidelines

    SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. This device is intended for indoor use only. •...
  • Page 3: Customer Service

    If you have any problem with your order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com or via email at...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice™ Customer Service for a replacement. 1x Multizone Controller with 2x Rack-Mount Ears and 12x Terminal Blocks...
  • Page 5: Controller Rear Panel

    Controller Rear Panel OUTPUTS: Six stereo preamplifier output terminal block pairs to connect to the inputs of external amplifiers or powered speakers. 2. SOURCE INPUTS: Three stereo line level RCA inputs, two stereo 3.5mm TRS line level inputs, and one digital optical input for connecting six audio source devices. TRIGGER OUTPUTS: Six 3.5mm trigger connectors for connecting to triggerable devices, such as curtains or projection screens.
  • Page 6 Keypad NUMERIC DISPLAY: LED numeric display, which shows the Volume level, Selected Source number, Mute status, Treble level, and Bass level, depending on the current Keypad mode. 2. IR: IR receiver. STATUS LEDS: Five LEDs to indicate the Keypad mode. When VOL.
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control Power: Momentarily press the Power button to turn the zone on or off. 2. Mute: Momentarily press the Mute button to turn audio muting on or off. Balance: Momentarily press the L Balance button to adjust the stereo balance to the left and the R Balance button to adjust the stereo balance to the right.
  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! Ensure that each device to be connected is turned off and disconnected from its power source before making any electrical connections. Connecting the Source Devices Set the MASTER/SLAVE switch on the Controller to the MASTER position. 2. Using a stereo RCA cable (not included), plug one end into the SOURCE INPUTS 1, 2, or 3 RCA inputs on the Controller, then plug the other end into the stereo RCA output of an audio source device.
  • Page 9 T-568B standard, as it is the most common type. Prebuilt Ethernet cables from Monoprice™ are always wired to the T-568B standard. Using an Ethernet cable (not included), plug one end into the KEYPADS jack on the Controller, then plug the other end into the input on the front of the Keypad Connection Hub.
  • Page 10 Connecting IR Transmitters The Controller features two IR EMITTER outputs, to which you can connect up to two IR transmitters. Plug an IR transmitter (not included) into one of the IR EMITTER jacks on the rear of the Controller, then position the transmitter bulb where it can send signals to the IR receiver on one of the source devices.
  • Page 11: External Control

    2. (Optional) Plug a second Expansion Ribbon Cable into the EXPANSION OUT port on the Slave 1 Controller, then plug the other end into the EXPANSION IN port on the Slave 2 Controller. Set the SLAVE/MASTER switch on the Master Controller to the MASTER position.
  • Page 12 5. Using your web browser, open the web configuration page on your router to discover the IP address of the Controller. Alternatively, you can run free Advanced IP Scanner software, which can be downloaded for free from www.advanced-ip-scanner.com. 6. Enter the Controller's IP address into the address bar on your browser to display the following page, which allows you to control the Controller.
  • Page 13 Alternatively, you can download the free PuTTY tool to control the system. To use PuTTY for control, click the Telnet radio button, then enter the IP address and set the Port to 8080. Click the Open button to display the following screen.
  • Page 14 RS-232 8. You can now enter RS-232 control commands to control the system. Refer to the CONTROL COMMANDS section for a list of valid commands. RS-232 Control The Controller features a DB-9 RS-232 serial connection, which can be used to control the system by issuing RS-232 control commands from a connected computer.
  • Page 15 4. Using the free PuTTY tool, click the Serial radio button, then enter the COM port and enter 9600 in the Speed field, as shown below. 5. Click the Open button to display the following screen.
  • Page 16 RS-232 6. You can now enter RS-232 control commands to control the system. Refer to the CONTROL COMMANDS section for a list of valid commands. Wi-Fi App Control If the Controller is connected to a local Ethernet network with a Wi-Fi® connection, you can use a free app to control the system.
  • Page 17: Rs-232 Control Commands

    11. More Apps: Momentarily press the button to open Google Play or the Apple App Store for the AudioCast audio streaming app. The following section details the control on the Settings popup. Mobile Phone IP Address: If your mobile device is connected to the local Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 18 1y = Controller 1 (Master) 2y = Controller 2 (Slave 1) 3y = Controller 3 (Slave 2) x0 = All zones on the specified Controller x1 = Zone 1 x2 = Zone 2 x3 = Zone 3 x4 = Zone 4 x5 = Zone 5 x6 = Zone 6 Combine the above codes to set the specific zone and controller to control.
  • Page 19 x2 = Zone 2 x3 = Zone 3 x4 = Zone 4 x5 = Zone 5 x6 = Zone 6 Combine the above codes to set the specific zone and controller to query. For example, 25 represents Zone 5 on Controller 2 and 30 represents all zones on Controller 3. After a successful query, the system will respond with the following structure: >xyaabbccddeeffgghhiijjCR •...
  • Page 20 Treble at mid point (07 of 00-14) Bass at mid point (07 of 00-14) Balance at mid point (10 of 00-20) Input Source 1 Keypad not connected You can also make a query using the following command structure: ?xyPPCR • xy represents the Control Command Code where x is the Controller and y is the zone(s): 1y = Controller 1 (Master) 2y = Controller 2 (Slave 1)
  • Page 21: Technical Support

    Note that unplugging the AC power cord from the power outlet resets the baud rate to 9600. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Monoprice™ is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifying the equipment without Monoprice's authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your right to use the...
  • Page 23: Notice For Industry Canada

    equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 24 20cm from the user and must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Monoprice™ and all Monoprice logos are trademarks of Monoprice Inc. Wi-Fi® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.

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