Xantech MX88 Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MX88

EIGHT ZONE – EIGHT SOURCE

AUDIO & AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER

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Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MX88 EIGHT ZONE – EIGHT SOURCE AUDIO & AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER...
Page 2 12. Power-Cord Protection – Power- supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. © 2011 Xantech Corporation...
Page 3 E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 19. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. © 2010 Xantech LLC...
Page 4: General Information
MX88 becomes a powerful system capable of controlling virtually everything within a household. The MX88 can be used as a stand-alone unit or in conjunction with another MX88 to provide 16 Zones of A/V/Control distribution.
Page 5: Important Notes
The MX88 can be set up without a PC, using the QuickConfig protocol, via the keypad or touchpanel connected to the Zone 1 keypad port of the MX88. By using QuickConfig, you can set up an eight zone or an expanded 16 zone MX88 system without ever having to hook up a PC.
Page 6: System Overview
Two MX88s can be linked to create systems with up to sixteen zones. Figure 1 - System Block Diagram There are many ways in which the MX88 can be controlled or to control audio, video and home control systems: ...
Page 7 RS232-over-IP (MX88vi and MX88ai only) Command Strings for controlling sophisticated control systems such as Lighting, HVAC, etc. utilizing the MX88 Controller‟s IP PORT – This feature is currently in use on a very limited basis, and is reserved for future upgrades.
Page 8: Controller/Amplifier Features
Macros: can be built using IR, audio control, RS232, repeat or delay commands and associated with a specific button or event. They can be triggered by a keypad button press, an RC68+ IR code, an MX88 compatible keypad command, control sense status, video sense status or by RS232. Up to 40 IR commands can be issued in a single Macro.
Page 9 Universal Dragon software.  RS232 COM PORTs 1 and 2 (Rear): Allow the MX88 to be controlled by a PC or another RS232 device, or to control other devices that communicate via RS232 such as certain home theater components, lighting or HVAC devices.
Page 10 Page: 10 Model MX88 MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Figure 2 – The Model MX88 Controller/Amplifier – Front Panel Features and Functions MX88 FRONT PANEL FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS: 1. Front Panel. 2. Chassis Feet. Set high enough to provide through-chassis cooling by natural convection.
Page 11 NOTE: The MX88 will always return to last set values (plus any unaltered factory defaults) after main power shut down or after any power interruptions. 7. IR Learning Eye. The IR Eye on the MX88 Controller front panel allows teaching IR Codes to Dragon Drop-IR™ via the Control Amp when connected to a PC „s com port.
Page 12 Source Video Inputs. Gold-plated RCA Jacks for composite video input from source components (Applies to MX88 only). c) Sense Inputs. 3.5mm Stereo Mini Phone Jacks for use with the CSM1 MX88 Current Sense Module. © 2011 Xantech Corporation...
Page 13 MX88 Keypad and/or handheld remote, and receive status information and metadata from the device. Port 1 is also used for system expansion, where the port 1‟s of two MX88‟s allow them to be connected together, via included Expansion Cable, to provide an 8 Source/16 Zone system with full control between units.
Page 14: Installation
We strongly recommend, before physical installation begins, that all the actual components to be used as part of the MX88 system are physically connected and tested individually first, and then tested again as a system with a fully programmed and configured MX88. This added effort can become a valuable investment in quick and effective troubleshooting in case any issues are encountered after installation.
Page 15 See Figure 10. MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER PHYSICAL LOCATION 1. The MX88 is convection cooled. It depends on the natural free flow of air up through its slot perforations in and over the internal heat dissipating fins for adequate cooling. 2. Should adequate cooling be desired, external fans and other means of air ventilation can be used.
Page 16: Source Related Connections
CONNECTING THE MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER IMPORTANT! a. The MX88 comes with detachable IEC-type AC cords. The mains plug end of the AC cord or its MX88 back-panel attached AC inlet are the disconnect device from mains, and shall remain readily accessible by the end-user.
Page 17: Zone Related Wiring Connections
MX88. Port 1 can also be used to link one MX88 to another, using the supplied DB15- to-DB15 expansion cable, creating a 8 source/16-zone “Expanded” system.
Page 18 ONTROLLER MPLIFIER NOTE: While we use the term CAT5 throughout this manual, CAT5/5e/6/7 may be used to connect the MX88 to Xantech keypads and touch-panels. Bear in mind that cable quality may reduce maximum lengths quoted throughout this manual or in the keypad or touch-panel manuals.
Page 19 ON and OFF with the zone ON/OFF condition. ON = +12VDC, OFF = 0VDC. Using a 3.5mm mono mini phone connector, this control can be used to close a relay, such as a Xantech CC12, to raise a TV lift or drop a projection screen automatically when a zone is turned ON.
Page 20 Using a 3.5mm stereo mini Jack to 3.5mm stereo mini Jack cable, plug one end into the CO1 (or CO2) output jack on the rear of the MX88 Controller/Amplifier – Figure 3 item 21 and the other end into the corresponding jack labeled CO1 (or CO2) on the Xantech power amplifier.
Page 21 MX88 keypad. Wire directly to the units to be powered. The STATUS line is an output and is active High (+12VDC) when the MX88 Keypad is powered on and is Low (0VDC) when the Keypad is off. Use this to provide Bank Tracking LED on the SmartPad, WaterPad or another compatible device.
Page 22 2. Zones where a WaterPad, SmartPad, and/or IR Receiver is used FIGURE 5 Using a CAT5 wire, connect one end into the desired Zone output of the MX88 controller and connect the other end to the RJ45 connector labeled CONTROLLER on the MRC44CB1 connecting block. IR Receivers terminated with a Stereo Mini Jack can be directly connected to the MRC44CB1 connector labeled IR IN.
Page 23 1. If the "+" (positive) and "–" (negative) terminals on your speakers are correctly marked, and visible, and you have wired the system with the positive speaker connector on the rear of the MX88 Controller/Amplifier connected to the positive connector on the speaker and the negative speaker connector on the rear of the MX88 Controller/Amplifier connected to the negative connector on the speaker, then the system will be "in...
Page 24 Model MX88 SETTING-UP THE MX88 SYSTEM 8-zone system: To better demonstrate the ease and versatility of programming the MX88, Figure 6 will be used to illustrate setup for a typical application. Expanded, 16-zone system: For setup of an expanded system, see Figure 7.
Page 26 Always install the latest and most current available firmware for your MX88 and its web-server (MX88vi or MX88ai only). Firmware version for the MX88 and its web-server (called MRIP) – if so-equipped, can be accessed by tapping your finger or clicking your mouse on the top banner of the web-interface page, or by using the Xantech Universal Dragon programming software.
Page 27 9. RC68+ IR Macro Generator 10. Configurable LCD backlight time-out settings (for MRC88KP and MRC88DJKP only). All of the IR Codes (Palettes or IR Command Groups) and RS232 commands should be confirmed and tested before completing programming. © 2010 Xantech LLC...
Page 28: Planning The System
3. Perform the Out-of Box PRE TEST as outlined in Section 2. 4. Assemble the components into a working MX88 system such as that shown in Figure 6 or 7. 5. Decide whether the MX88 System will be programmed using QuickConfig or Universal Dragon...
Page 29: Types Of Commands
This document describes the bi-directional RS232 interface of the MX88 using the two COM PORTs on the rear of the system (Fig. 3 item 29). This interface allows an external RS232 device to control the MX88 via a set of ASCII text commands.
Page 30 Page: 30 Model MX88 Example #2: (Query Request) To see what Source is currently selected in Zone 5: Send ASCII string: ?5SS+ MX88 Controller Reply: ?5SS3+ indicating Source #3 is currently selected in Zone 5 © 2011 Xantech Corporation...
Page 31 Mute Toggle !{z#}MT+ Treble !{z#}TR{bt#}+ Treble Increment !{z#}TI+ !{z#}TD+ Treble Decrement Bass !{z#}BS{bt#}+ Bass Increment !{z#}BI+ Bass Decrement !{z#}BD+ Balance !{z#}BA{b#}+ !{z#}BL+ Balance Step Left Balance Step Right !{z#}BR+ !{m#}MC+ Execute RS232 Macro Execute Keypad Button !{z#}MK{k#}X{i#}+ © 2010 Xantech LLC...
Page 32 {b#} - Balance Setting. Range is 0..63. See BALANCE LEVEL table below. {m#} - Macro Number. Range is 0..256. {k#} - Keypad Address. Range is 0..3. {i#} – Keypad Button ID. Range is 3..40 See KEYPAD BUTTON ID table below. © 2011 Xantech Corporation...
Page 33 -3.75 -5.00 -6.25 -7.50 -8.75 -10.00 -11.25 -12.50 -13.75 -15.00 -16.25 -17.50 -18.75 -20.00 -21.25 -22.50 -23.75 -25.00 -27.50 -30.00 -32.50 -35.00 -37.50 -40.00 -42.50 -45.00 -47.50 -50.00 -52.50 -56.25 -60.00 -63.75 -67.50 -71.25 -75.00 -78.75 © 2010 Xantech LLC...
Page 34 Tier 2 Source Select 8 Tier 2 CH + Tier 2 CH - Tier 2 POWER NOT AVAILABLE Tier 2 MUTE Tier 2 PAUSE Tier 2 STOP Tier 2 FF Tier 2 REW Tier 2 SELECT/PLAY © 2011 Xantech Corporation...
Page 36: Balance Level
Page: 36 Model MX88 BALANCE LEVEL (63 steps) Left Speaker Right Speaker MX88 Setting Attenuation Attenuation (in (in dB) Mute -37.5 -36.25 … … … -2.5 -1.25 -1.25 -2.5 … … … -37.5 Mute © 2011 Xantech Corporation...
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Xantech Technical Support. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION The MX88, after a successful Transfer from Universal a) Open all palettes that you used for the project. Dragon, will not send out any IR commands. Click Edit Palette, on the first palette. When...
Page 38 You may have to experiment with the distance the remote is held away from the IR SENSOR on the Sometimes the command "takes" but does not operate front of the MX88. For most cases it will need to the device. be within one inch of the Learning eye.
Page 39 (memory). Quit other open applications and restart Windows with the MX88 connect to the After transferring commands to the MX88, it works fine ... IR noise may be on the IR bus-line coming from an IR except at certain times the MX88 refuses to output any receiver in another room or rooms, preventing a clean commands at all.
Page 40 4. Verify pin out from controlling device and the MX88 to be sure proper handshaking between the Tx and Rx lines exist. NOTE: Tx and Rx lines on the MX88 are reversed from a standard PC. This allows communication between the MX88 and a standard PC Com Port without a Null Modem cable.
Page 41: Rs232 And Expansion Pin Out Information
IR Source 2 IR Source 3 IR Source 4 IR Source 5 IR Source 6 IR Source 7 IR Source 8 IR Common Tx Out Common Rx In Sig Out Sig In * With DB9-DB16 adaptor attached © 2010 Xantech LLC...
Page 42: Specifications
Power Requirements: ......... 100~120V or 220~240V AC (Automatic Switching), 50/60 Hz Gold Plated RCA type phono jacks ................All A/V inputs/outputs Dimensions ............17” W x 7.625” H x 11.75” D (432mm x 194mm x 298mm) Net Weight .......................... 25 lbs (20.4 kg) © 2011 Xantech Corporation...
Page 44 This document is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Xantech LLC. Xantech LLC shall not be liable for operational, technical, or editorial errors/omissions made in this document.

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