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SpeakerCraft MRA-664 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 MRA-664 Multi ROOM AuDiO COntROlleR instAllAtiOn guiDe...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for trusting SpeakerCraft to be the foundation of your home audio entertainment experience. The MRA-664 has been designed to provide years of enjoyment and trouble free use. To protect your equipment from power surges and momentary power interruptions we strongly suggest you utilize a battery-backup power supply (UPS) with this equipment.
  • Page 3 “Mains Plug”) is used as the disconnect device and shall remain accessible and operable at all times. 18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. SpeakerCraft – 1-800-472-5555 – 1-707-778-5733...

  • Page 4: Overview Mra-664

    OVERVIEw mRA-664 CHASSIS CONNECTIONS SOURCE 1-6 SERVICE ETHERNET Connect only PORT Analog source inputs 10/100 SpeakerCraft with loop outputs For factory approved service only connection devices IR OUT 1-6 Page Assignable IR outputs Door bell or page input with loop output...
  • Page 5 AMPLIFIED OUTPUT ZONES 1- 4 Quick connect / disconnect speaker terminal for zones 1-4 AC Power Connection MAC ID PREAMP OUTPUT ZONE 1- 6 for chassis Analog stereo Preamp level programming Main Power outputs for each zone SpeakerCraft – 1-800-472-5555 – 1-707-778-5733...

  • Page 6: What's Included - How To Begin

    INCLUdEd: MRA-664 1ea US Power Cord 1ea EU Power Cord 4ea Removable Speaker Connectors Quick Install Guide (this document) 2ea Rack Mount Ears www.SpeakerCraft.com...

  • Page 7: Mount In Cabinet Or Rack

    Turn off the Main Power switch to the MRA-664 before making connections. 1. mOUNT IN CABINET OR RACk Mount the MRA-664 in a cabinet by setting it on a sturdy shelf. As with any electronic device the MRA-664 generates heat at all times, but considerably more when all zones are playing.

  • Page 8: Connect To Network

    2. CONNECT TO NETwORk With a category 5 (or higher) cable make a connection between the Ethernet port on the MRA-664 and an open Ethernet port on the local area network. The MRA-664 is defaulted for DHCP IP addressing. Static IP addressing is required when using a SpeakerCraft HR200 and is set using the software wizard (see section 10).

  • Page 9: Connect Audio Sources

    3. CONNECT AUdIO SOURCES B – LOOp OUTpUTS 1 THRU 6 CONNECTION Two MRA-664’s may be used in a single system. This allows for 6 sources and up to 12 zones. The sources from chassis ONE are shared with chassis TWO by connecting the LOOP OUT from chassis one to the matching source AUDIO INPUT on chassis two.

  • Page 10: Connect And Mount Ir Emitters

    Make sure to use the included System Worksheet to note which IR port is being used for each device. When using an additional MRA-664 chassis to add zones 7 thru 12, the six IR outputs on the 2nd chassis are available as additional unique IR outputs.

  • Page 11: Connect Speakers

    7. ZONE pRE-Amp OUTpUTS A – CONNECTING ZONE pRE-Amp OUTpUTS 1 THRU 6 Each zone of the MRA-664 has a corresponding Zone Preamp Output to send signals to auxiliary amplifiers for powering more than 1 pair of speakers in a zone, powering speakers in zones 5 and 6, or adding additional power to a pair of speakers in a given zone.

  • Page 12: Usb Connection

    7. ZONE pRE-Amp OUTpUTS (optional use) pRE-AmpS OUTpUTS 5 – 6 CONNECTION The pre-amp zone outputs on the MRA-664 may be used to connect to an audio/video receiver for sharing the whole-house audio system’s sources with a media room or home theater.

  • Page 13: Power Up The Mra-664

    Engage the Main Power switch on the rear and press the Standby Power Button on the front to turn the unit on. When the MRA-664 is in Standby mode, the button dims and the internal amplification and controller are shut down.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    17 1/4”W x 4 15/16”H x 12 7/8”D with feet (437 x 100 x 328 mm) Rackmount dimensions: 17 1/4”W x 3 1/2”H (2U) x 12 7/8”D without feet (437 x 88 x 328 mm) Weight 18 lbs. (8.16 kg) www.SpeakerCraft.com...
  • Page 15 This warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers of the product. To obtain warranty service, contact the authorized dealer where you purchased your product or take the unit to the nearest authorized SpeakerCraft dealer (with proof of purchase – claims made without proof of purchase will be denied) who will test the product and if necessary, forward it to Core Brands for service.
  • Page 16 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 7 2 - 5 5 5 5 – w w w . s p e a k e r C r a f t . c o m ©2014 Core Brands, LLC. All rights reserved. SpeakerCraft is a registered trademark of ®...
  • Page 17 Misc Network Device IP Address Misc Network Device IP Address Wireless SSID Misc Network Device IP Address Passkey Misc Network Device IP Address PRIMARY CHASIS SECONDARY CHASIS (for expansion) IR Outputs Unit 1 Name IR Outputs Unit 2 Name Sources Name www.SpeakerCraft.com...
  • Page 18 MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address www.SpeakerCraft.com SpeakerCraft – 1-800-472-5555 – 1-707-778-5733...

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