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Xantech MRC88M Quick Start Instructions

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MRC88m & XMUSIC
Multi-Room Controller and XMusic Integration
DESCRIPTION
This document describes how to integrate the XMUSIC with the MRC88m, using Dragon-Drop
software.
For this example, we are going to connect the XMUSIC to the MRC88m with Output 1 connected to
Source Input 1, Output 2 connected to Source Input 2, Output 3 connected to Source Input 3, and
Output 4 connected to Source Input 4.
We are going to use the COM RS232 port of the MRC88m for communications with the XMUSIC.
Important Note:
For best results, do not use the XMUSIC IR or RS232 commands in the
Dragon Palette Editor to control the XMUSIC, as was previously required. You should now be
using the internal Metadata commands as described below to control the XMUSIC.
PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS
1) Connect the RED and WHITE analog stereo outputs from Output 1 of the XMUSIC to the
appropriate SOURCE 1 inputs of the MRC88m, the outputs of Output 2 to SOURCE 2, etc.
2) Connect the RS232 port of the XMUSIC to the COM port of the MRC88m.
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3) If you are using the original XMUSIC (versus the newer XMUSIC
) you MUST use the special
RS232 adaptor cable (Xantech Part #05913781) in order to get full 2-way communications.
CREATING A NEW MRC88m PROJECT
1) Start Dragon-Drop.
2) Select the New Project item under the File Menu ("File->New Project").
3) Open the Audio/Video Distribution project type and select "MRC88m".
4) Select the "Blank Project" Option, then click "OK". You should now see the MRC88m basic
keypad.
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  • Page 1: Quick Start Instructions

    This document describes how to integrate the XMUSIC with the MRC88m, using Dragon-Drop software. For this example, we are going to connect the XMUSIC to the MRC88m with Output 1 connected to Source Input 1, Output 2 connected to Source Input 2, Output 3 connected to Source Input 3, and Output 4 connected to Source Input 4.
  • Page 2 5) In the “Port:” field, make sure that “Com Port” is selected. This lets the driver know how the XMUSIC is connected to the MRC88m. Note: If you are using an Imerge S3000 instead of the Xantech XMUSIC, you must also manually configure the RS232 settings of the COM port to match the Imerge S3000 (Dragon automatically puts in the proper settings for the XMUSIC).
  • Page 3 1) In the “Output 1” region, click the check box next to the “Connect to Source Input” text. 2) Make sure that “Source 1” is selected in the drop-down box. This let’s the MRC88m know that Source 1 in the system is the XMUSIC Output 1.
  • Page 4 10) Click “OK” at the bottom of the dialog box to close the “Options” dialog. At this point you have successfully told the MRC88m that an XMUSIC is connected, and how it is connected. - 4 -...
  • Page 5 CONFIGURING THE MRC88m KEYPAD TO CONTROL THE XMUSIC The XMUSIC is controlled by using the new “Metadata” Internal Commands. These new commands can be used to control the XIS100, the XMUSIC, and the iPort. Figure 1 at the end of this shows how each Metadata internal command functions.
  • Page 6 You have now successfully programmed the“ PAUSE” button in Zone 1 to perform the “Up Arrow” function of the XMUSIC. Continue programming the rest of the MRC88m keypad buttons to the other desired XMUSIC functions. Also, please see Figure 2 at the end of this document to see how the buttons on the SPLCD- MRC-KP map to the MRC88m Virtual Keypad buttons.
  • Page 7 CONFIGURING SOURCE 2 1) On the Virtual keypad, select SRC2. 2) On the right-hand portion of the Dragon window, make sure that the “Internal Commands” tab near the bottom of the window is selected. 3) On the Virtual Keypad, select the CH+” button. 4) In the “Internal Commands”...
  • Page 8 You have now successfully programmed the “CH+” button in Zone 1 to perform the “Next Track” function of the XMUSIC server for Output 2. Continue programming the rest of the MRC88m keypad buttons to the other desired XMUSIC functions. - 8 -...
  • Page 9 CONFIGURING THE SOURCES CORRECTLY FOR THE “AUTO CONFIGURATION” FEATURE OF THE SPLCD WHEN CONNECTED TO THE MRC88m 1) On the Virtual Keypad, select SRC1. 2) On the right-hand portion of the Dragon window, select the “Properties” tab near the bottom of the window.
  • Page 10 Metadata Prev Track Metadata Stop Metadata Up Fast Metadata Down Fast Metadata Shuffle Metadata Repeat Metadata Menu Top MRC88m Virtual Keypad buttons Maps To: MRC88m Keypad Button Ch+ Tier 2 Ch- Tier 2 Pause Stop Play Rew Tier 2 Play Tier 2...

  • Page 11: Appendix A: Using The Imerge S3000 Instead Of The Xantech Xmusic

    APPENDIX A: USING THE Imerge S3000 INSTEAD OF THE XANTECH XMUSIC The Imerge S3000 can be used instead of the Xantech XMUSIC. All of the previous information is valid for the S3000. However, the S3000 uses slightly different RS232 communications settings that the XMUSIC. This appendix will demonstrate how to configure your MRC88m project to work with the S3000.
  • Page 12 Instr, Quick Start, MRC88m & XMUSIC Srvr © 2009 Xantech Corporation, Document #08905221A This document is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Xantech Corporation. Xantech Corporation shall not be liable for operational, technical, or editorial errors/omissions made in this document.

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