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Channel Plus MDS-6A Installation Manual And User's Manual

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MDS-6A
Integrated M M ulti-Z Z one C C ontroller
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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USER'S GUIDE
MDS-6A
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  • Page 1 MDS-6A Integrated M M ulti-Z Z one C C ontroller INSTALLATION MANUAL USER’S GUIDE MDS-6A MDS-6A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Feature Overview ......5 1.2 MDS-6A Specifications......6 1.3 MDS-6A Front Panel Adjustments .
  • Page 3 —The appliances should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on each appliance. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your authorized Channel Plus dealer or local power company.
  • Page 4 —Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak if the leak is in the vicinity of the Channel Plus electronic equipment because of risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 5: Feature Overview

    VERVIEW 6 Sources / 6 Zones The MDS-6A enables you to independently listen to and control up to six differ- ent audio sources (i.e. Tuner, CD, Tape Deck - and the audio signals from your VCR, DVD, and Satellite Receiver) in six distinct listening areas or “zones”.

  • Page 6: Mds-6A Specifications

    L x D x H...17 in. X12.5 in. X 4 in ...43.18 cm. X31.75 cm. X 10.16 cm Weight ... 21 Lbs/9.53 Kg MDS-6A INSTALLATION MANUAL Power LED MDS-6A MDS-6A IR Activity Indicator Source Inputs Page/Doorbell/ Music on Hold © Channel Plus, Inc. 2004 • All rights reserved. 4/04...

  • Page 7: Mds-6A Front Panel Adjustments

    INSTALLATION MANUAL 1.3 - MDS-6A F © Channel Plus, Inc 2004 • All rights reserved. 4/04 RONT ANEL Music-On-Hold Output Gain Adjustment As shown on page 6, this potentiometer adjusts the gain of the Music-On-Hold signal (Source #1) going to the Music-On-Hold input of a phone system or other communication device.

  • Page 8: Connections And Settings

    60 Hz 440 W FUSE In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers ZONES 1-6 Figure 2 MDS-6A/MCS Controller RJ45 PIN-OUT The MDS-6A RJ-45 keypad jacks and all MCS Controller RJ-45 jacks have the exact same pin-out. RJ45 Jack MDS-6A Pin # MCS Controller...

  • Page 9: Wiring Mcs Controllers To The Mds-6A

    © Channel Plus, Inc 2004 • All rights reserved. 4/04 MCS C ONTROLLERS TO THE System Specs Each of the MDS-6A’s Zone Controller RJ-45 Jacks provides 12VDC/300mA. These Zone Keypad connections are capable of driving a maximum of TWO MCS Controllers per zone. MCS Controller Connections and MDS-6A Wiring CAT-5 should be used for all MCS Controller wire runs (max 500ft).
  • Page 10 IRING Page 10 MCS C ONTROLLERS MCS Controller DIP Switch Configuration When connecting MCS Controllers to the MDS-6A, all dip switches on all MCS Controllers should be configured to reflect their correct Zone ID. Figure 7 MDS-6A ZONE #1 OFF=Back...

  • Page 11: Source And Ir Connections

    IR C ONNECTIONS Source and IR Connections The MDS-6A has six pairs of line-level audio inputs for the connection of up to six audio sources. Each audio source has a corresponding source-specific IR output for the connection of IR emitters. Source-specific IR outputs allow multiple sources of the same make and model to be controlled independently.

  • Page 12: Mcs Controller Operation

    IR outputs 1. Connect to correct Zone Input 1. Press and hold VOL DOWN then press MUTE on MCS Controller to turn off the DND feature. © Channel Plus, Inc. 2004 • All rights reserved. 4/04...

  • Page 13: Infrared

    3.3 - A UDIO No Source Control w/ MCS-2A No Audio when Source is selected © Channel Plus, Inc 2004 • All rights reserved. 4/04 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. IR Receiver not connected 1. IR flooding 2. Incorrect termination of +12VDC...
  • Page 14 MDS-6A INSTALLATION MANUAL OTES © Channel Plus, Inc. 2004 • All rights reserved. 4/04 Page 14...
  • Page 15 MDS-6A INSTALLATION MANUAL OTES © Channel Plus, Inc 2004 • All rights reserved. 4/04 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Contact Linear Technical Services at 1-800-999-5225 for an RPA# and other important details. Linear LLC 2055 Corte Del Nogal, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA 760-438-7000 800-999-5225 fax: 760-931-1340 www.channelplus.com ©2004 Linear LLC, Carlsbad, CA, USA MDS-6A INSTALLATION MANUAL P/N 9900479 REV: C...

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