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• Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MZC-88 Multi-Zone A/V Amplifier Controller with EZ-Pad System...
• Page 2 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 0018...

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  PRODUCT FEATURES ....................... 6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ......................7 EZ-PAD GANG CONFIGURATIONS ..................7 EZ-PAD FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS ..................8 MZC-88 FRONT PANEL ....................00180 MZC-88 REAR PANEL ..................... 00180018 KCM-0018.0 EZ-CONNECT KEYPAD MODULE ............... 00185 EPR-0018.0 EZ-PAD RELAY MUTING MODULE ..............00186 HED-0018.0 MASTHEAD AMPLIFIER ..................
• Page 4 Installation.................................38 Connections.And.Configuration.........................38 EXPANDED SYSTEMS ..................... 40 Installation.................................40 Connections.And.Configuration.........................40 COMMON.STATUS.OUT.............................44 MZC-88 INTERNAL TUNER SETUP .................. 44 Programming.Tuner.Presets..........................45 PROGRAMMING WITH EZ-TOOLS .................. 46 DOWNLOAD EZ-TOOLS ........................46 Assigning.Ir.Commands.To.Button.Keys......................47 POWER MANAGEMENT/EVENTS PROGRAMMING ................48 Power.On.................................48 Power.Off.................................49...
• Page 5 Tier.Programming..............................72 Audio.Routing.Commands..........................74 Video.Routing.Commands..........................75 Contact.Closure.Commands..........................75 MZC-88 SETUP MENUS ........................76 Source.Assignments............................76 Misc..................................76 EZ-Code.Group..............................76 MZC-88 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FOR ZONE EXPANSION ..............77 ZONE.SETUP.Menus............................77 Name/Sources..............................77 Name/Description.............................77 Available.Sources:.(Check.to.Enable.In.This.Zone)....................78 Whole.House/Mute............................79 Whole.House/Party.Mode..........................79 EVENTS SETUP ............................80 System.Turning.ON.(1...

• Page 6: Mzc-88 Specifications ............................................................................................. 001809 Page

  Page 5 Tools.................................94 View.................................95 Help..................................95 Importing.Pronto.Hex.Code..........................96 Importing.Xantech.Palette.(“.pal”).Files.......................98 Command.Properties.(IR)...........................99 Command.Protocol.&.Data..........................99 Wide.Bursts..............................101 Min..Output.Time.(Sec.)...........................102 Frequency.(25k-470k)............................102 Capture................................102 Repeating.Data...............................102 Custom.Code.&.Data.Code.Fields........................103 RS001830018 COMMANDS ...........................001803 Programming.RS232.Commands.To.Ez-pads....................103 Adding.New.RS232.Commands.To.The.Command.Library................104 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................001807 MZC-88 SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 001809...

• Page 7: Introduction

  Page 6 MZC-88 Installation Instructions INTRODUCTION Thank.you.for.purchasing.the.SpeakerCraft.MZC-88.Multi-Zone.A/V.Amplifier.Controller..The.MZC-88.contains.the.excellent. performance.and.reliability.that.SpeakerCraft.products.have.been.recognized.for..The.MZC-88.features.the.flexibility. needed.for.the.most.demanding.custom.installation.applications..It.is.ideal.for.use.in.residential.and.commercial.multi-zone. applications..For.best.performance,.please.carefully.read.the.instructions.in.this.manual. MZC-88 Is The Most Powerful One-stop Multi-Zone Audio/Video/Control Solution Available Today. •. Power.In.Amplification..16.channels.of.50.watt.state-of-the-art.digital.amplification.for.maximum.efficiency.in.a.small. chassis. •. Power.In.Tuning.Flexibility..Two.AM/FM.tuners.with.a.total.of.80.presets.allows.each.zone.to.have.10.tuner.presets. •. Power.In.Control...Complex.control.made.simple.with.EZ-Pad’ s .ability.to.execute.single.IR.commands.or.complex.macros. with.the.press.of.a.button..EZ-Pad.Keypads.are.the.ONLY.keypads.available.today.that.give.the.installer.the.ability.to. change.the.number.of.Source.buttons.based.on.the.user’ s .needs. •. Power.In.Programming...The.flexibility.of.EZ-Tools.Programming.Software.allows.system.design.for.any.number.of. sources.from.one.to.eight.and.the.option.to.convert.unused.Source.buttons.to.function.buttons.as.needed..EZ-Tools. programming.is.the.most.powerful.and.flexible.multi-zone.A/V.system.programming.software.available.today. PRODUCT FEATURES •.

• Page 8: System Overview

  EZ-PAD GANG CONFIGURATIONS The.MZC-88.System.comes.with.eight,.pre-configured,.single-gang.MKP-8.1.EZ-Pads,.as.shown.in.Figure.1..(Decorator.style. cover.plates.are.not.included..Screw-less.“Snap-On”.type.cover.plates.can.also.be.used..Double.and.triple-gang.keypad.con- figurations.are.optional.) Each.keypad.comes.with.a.set.of.factory.installed.“default.buttons”.plus.a.good.variety.of.additional.buttons.for.changes. to.the.default.configuration..The.default.buttons.can.be.easily.changed.to.meet.the.needs.of.any.installation..Additional. buttons.are.available.separately.for.purchase..See.the.SpeakerCraft.catalog.and.price.sheets.for.the.latest.availabilities.or.call. SpeakerCraft.Customer.Service. GUIDE MENU TNR1 TNR2 TNR1 TNR2 INFO MUTE MUTE PLAY MUTE MKP-8.1 MKP-1.0 NKP-1.0 MKP-8.1 NKP-1.0 FKP-1.0 (Eight included with MZC-88) (optional) (optional) Single Gang Two Gang Three Gang Figure 0018 EZ-Pad.Gang.Configurations...

• Page 9: Ez-pad Feature Descriptions

  SpeakerCraft SpeakerCraft ® ® MUTE MUTE Rear View Rear View MKP-1.0 Master MKP-8.1 Master (Not included with MZC-88) (Included with the MZC-88 and has an IR Receiver) 1.77' GUIDE MENU INFO 4.07' NKP-1.0 FKP-1.0 J-Box EZ-Pad J-Box EZ-Pad PLAY - Numeric -...
• Page 10 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 9 5. MOUNTING PLATE – Standard.plate.allows.the.keypad.module.to.be.attached.to.standard.in-wall.J-Boxes.using.the.2. screws.provided..Also.allows.attachment.of.standard.and.screw-less,.snap-on.decorator.type.cover.plates. 6. IR RECEIVER LENS – The.MKP-8.1.includes.SpeakerCraft’ s .exclusive.ANS.(Ambient.Noise.Suppressor).IR.Receiver,.built-in.. The.IR.Receiver.allows.use.of.a.handheld.remote.for.control.of.the.system.and.IR.controlled.source.components. 7. EZ-CONNECT TERMINALS – These.seven.spring-loaded.terminals.accept.wire.sizes.14.to.28.AWG.for.connection.of. the.following: • +RELAY/–RELAY – For.connection.of.the.external.EPR-1.0.EZ-Pad.Relay.Speaker.Muting.Module..(Refer.to.. . Designated.Relay.Mute.Key.section.and.Figures 6 & 00189). • +00180018V DC – Powers.the.Keypad,.including.the.internal.IR.Receiver.on.models.MKP-8.1.and.MKP-1.1..

• Page 11: Feature Descriptions

  Page 00180 MZC-88 Installation Instructions FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS MZC-88 FRONT PANEL The.MZC-88.is.an.8-Zone,.8-Source.A/V.Amplifier.Controller..It.serves.as.the.“brains”.of.the.entire.keypad.system.and.provides. audio/video.switching.and.control.for.six.external.sources.and.two.on-board.AM/FM.Tuners..Sixteen.50W/channel.digital. audio.power.amplifiers.provide.clean,.powerful.audio.for.up.to.eight.zones. The.Front.Panel.features.two.large.displays,.one.for.each.of.the.on-board.AM/FM.Tuners..All.tuner.programming.is.done.with. the.front.panel.tuner.function.buttons..Zone.ON/OFF.Status.is.also.displayed.on.the.front.panel.to.show.system.activity. The.Rear.Panel.is.neatly.laid.out.to.provide.clear.access.for.all.system.control,.audio,.video,.paging.and.trigger.connections. System.Programming.can.be.done.from.connections.on.either.the.Front.or.Rear.Panels..An.IR.Capture.Eye.is.provided.on.the. Front.Panel.for.on-site.learning.of.IR.codes.not.included.in.the.IR.Code.Library. 3 4 6 10 11 Figure 3 MZC-88.Front.Panel.Features 0018. ZONE STATUS LED INDICATORS AND LABELS – Eight,.green.LEDs,.illuminate.to.show.active.zones.and.turn.off. when.zones.are.off..Indented.spaces.accept.adhesive.backed.labels.for.zone/room.identification..A.sheet.of.descriptive. labels,.typical.of.room.or.area.names.used.in.homes,.is.included. 0018. RDS BUTTON — Enables/disables.Tuner.1.Radio.Data.System.information..RDS.displays.station.frequency,.call.letters,.
• Page 12 00180018. AM/FM BUTTON — Toggles.Tuner.2.AM.and.FM.bands. 00180018. ZONE BUTTON — Selects.Tuner.2.Zone.for.programming.and.selecting.Presets. 00183. TUN +/- — Changes.Tuner.2.frequency.UP/DOWN.when.pressed. 00184. TUNER 0018 DISPLAY — LCD.shows.Tuner.2.status.by:.Zone,.Band,.Frequency,.Preset,.Mode.and.Frequency.Lock. 00185. PRESETS — Tuner.2.Presets.1-10..Press.to.select.preset.for.programming.or.channel.preset.select.by.zone. 00186. MASTER POWER SWITCH — When.pressed.to.the.in.position,.the.MZC-88.is.placed.in.the.power.ON.standby.con- dition,.permitting.individual.zones.to.be.turned.ON.and.OFF.by.keypad,.IR.remote.or.touch.panel.commands..In.the. OFF.(out).position,.power.from.the.AC.mains.is.completely.turned.off. 00187. MASTER POWER LED — Indicates.when.the.Master.Power.switch.is.in.the.depressed.position.and.that.power.has. been.applied.from.the.AC.mains.

• Page 13: Mzc-88 Rear Panel

  MZC-88 REAR PANEL 10 11 12 13 17 18 20 21 22 Figure 4 MZC-88.Rear.Panel.Features 0018. 8-ZONE KEYPAD INPUTS — One,.SCSI.terminal.connects.to.a.SpeakerCraft.KCM-0018.0 EZ-Connect Keypad Module. for.connection.of.zone.keypads.and.IR.sensors. 0018. CONTACT CLOSURE — Two,.single.pole.dry.relay.contacts.used.to.activate.any.device.that.can.be.controlled.or.trig- gered.by.a.switch.closure..These.closures.can.be.programmed.within.EZ-Tools.to.be.activated.by.keypad.presses,.EZ- Code.IR,.or.within.macro.commands.for.Momentary,.Toggle.and.Open/Close.Paired.operations..Spring.loaded.terminals. accept.wire.sizes.from.28.to.14.AWG..Internal.relay.contacts.are.rated.at.2A/30V.AC.or.DC. 3. EXPANSION PORT/LOOP — Two,.RJ45.jacks.primarily.used.for.looping.system.data.to.multiple.MZC-88’ s .in.expanded.
• Page 14 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 00183 7. VIDEO PAGE IN — One,.RCA.jack.provides.input.for.composite.video.from.doorbell.paging.systems,.cameras.or. other.composite.video.sources..This.jack.is.programmable.in.EZ-Tools,.to.turn.on.as.an.event,.when.triggered.by.the. DOORBELL/STATUS.IN.Jacks,.item.8. 8. DOORBELL/STATUS IN 0018 & 0018 — Two,.3.5mm.mini.jack.trigger.inputs.work.in.conjunction.with.the.PHONE/VIDEO. PAGE.IN.jacks,.items.6.&.7...When.triggered,.the.Phone.and/or.Video.inputs.can.be.turned.on.in.selected.zones.as. programmed.in.EZ-Tools..If.Audio.or.Video.paging.is.not.required,.these..jacks.can.also.be.programmed.as.STATUS. INPUTS.for.power.management.of.Source.or.Zone.components..POLARITY: TIP=.+V;.SLEEVE=GND..INPUT VOLTAGE:. 3-30V.AC.or.DC.to.trigger.the.ON.condition..Voltage.must.drop.below.1V.AC.or.DC.for.OFF .. 9. COMMON IR OUTPUT — One,.3.5mm.mini..jack.outputs.all.IR.commands.from.IR.sensors.and.Keypads.regardless.of. zone.origin..POLARITY:.TIP=SIGNAL;.SLEEVE=GND. 00180. HI/LO SWITCH — One,.two.position.switch,.sets.high.or.low.IR.power.output.to.the.Common.IR.Output.jack..Set.to.
• Page 15 Page 00184 MZC-88 Installation Instructions 00188. L & R PRE-OUT — Two,.RCA.jacks,.one.pair.per.Zone,.provide.left.and.right.line-level.audio.outputs.for.driving.exter- nal.high-power/audiophile.two-channel.amplifiers.in.large.or.outdoor.zones.or.a.critical.listening.zone,.or.driving.a. multi-channel.amplifier.for.additional.rooms,.(sub-zone.expansion).where.needed. 00189. IR OUT (Zone) — One,.3.5mm.mini.jack,.one.per.zone,.provides.dedicated.Zone.IR.output.for.exclusive.control.of.a. specific.zone.component..(i.e.,.a.dedicated.satellite.receiver.or.DVD.player,.that.cannot.be.controlled.from.any.other. zones)..POLARITY:.TIP=SIGNAL;.SLEEVE=GND. 00180. L & R SPEAKERS — Eight,.removable.screw-down.connectors,.one.terminal.per.zone,.provide.quick.connection.of.the. internal.amplifiers.to.Zone.stereo.speaker.pairs..WIRE GAUGE:.14.to.28.AWG. WARNING: The.power.amplifiers.in.the.MZC-88.use.Bridged.(BTL).outputs..Speaker.connections.must.be.completely. separate.for.each.channel.and.have.NO.common.ground.connections.through.any.connected.Speaker.Selectors,.VCs,. Test.Equipment,.etc..Failure.to.observe.this.may.cause.damage.and.void.the.warranty. 00180018. VIDEO OUTPUT — Eight,.F-type.terminals,.one.per.zone,.provide.a.dedicated.composite.video.output.for.each.zone..

• Page 16: Kcm-0018.0 Ez-connect Keypad Module

  Figure 5. KCM-1.0.EZ-Connect.Keypad.Module 0018. SCSI CABLE — One,.1.meter.SCSI.latching.connector.cable..Connects.the.8-ZONE KEYPAD OUTPUTS.Terminal.on. a.KCM-0018.0.to.the.8-ZONE KEYPAD INPUTS.Terminal.on.a.MZC-88.Controller.for.Keypad.connection..When.multiple. MZC-88.Controllers.are.used.in.expanded.systems,.one.KCM-1.0.is.required.for.EACH.MZC-88. 0018. 8-ZONE KEYPAD OUTPUTS — One,.SCSI.Terminal.connects.to.a.MZC-88.via.the.included.SCSI.Cable..Provides.a.two- way.interface.for.system.control.and.status.between.Keypads.and.the.MZC-88. 3. MOUNTING SCREW HOLES — Two,.countersunk.screw.holes.for.mounting.the.KCM-1.0.to.a.wall.or.shelf. 4. EZ-CONNECT KEYPAD TERMINALS — Eight.sets.of.five.spring-loaded.terminals,.accept.wire.sizes.14.to.28.AWG.for. connection.of.the.following: • +00180018V DC — Powers.the.Keypad,.including.the.internal.IR.Receiver.on.models.MKP-8.1.and.MKP-1.1.

• Page 17: Epr-0018.0 Ez-pad Relay Muting Module

  Page 00186 MZC-88 Installation Instructions EPR-0018.0 EZ-PAD RELAY MUTING MODULE The.EPR-1.0.EZ-Pad.Speaker.Muting.Relay.Module.allows.local.speaker.muting.in.any.room.with.an.EZ-Pad..Example:.An. MZC-88.Zone.PRE-OUT.feeding.a.multi-channel.amplifier.for.sub-zone.expansion..Each.of.the.additional.‘rooms’.would.utilize. one.stereo.pair.speaker-level.output.from.the.multi-channel.amp,.have.an.EZ-Pad.for.system.and.source.control.and.each. keypad.would.have.an.EPR-1.0.to.mute.the.local.speakers..All.rooms.in.the.zone.would.have.the.same.ON/OFF.status.and. play.the.same.source..Individual.room.mute.could.then.be.controlled.either.from.a.keypad.or.an.appropriately.programmed. IR.Remote. Figure 6. EPR-1.0.EZ-Pad.Relay.Features 0018. MOUNTING HOLES — Two,.keyholes,.use.these.holes.to.mount.the.EPR-1.0.to.any.flat.surface.(usually.to.the.studding. in.the.wall.behind.the.EZ-Pad.or.the.in-wall.speakers). 0018. “AMPLIFIER” EZ-CONNECT TERMINALS — Four,.spring-loaded.terminals.connect.to.the.amplifier.L.&.R.speaker.. level.output.terminals..WIRE GAUGE: 14.to.28.AWG. 3. “SPEAKERS” EZ-CONNECT TERMINALS — Four,.spring-loaded.terminals.connect.to.the.L.&.R.terminals.on.the.room.

• Page 18: Hed-0018.0 Masthead Amplifier

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 00187 HED-0018.0 MASTHEAD AMPLIFIER The.HED-1.0.Masthead.Amplifier.provides.remote.connection.for.the.AM.and.FM.antennas.used.with.the.MZC-88..The.HED- 1.0.can.be.located.up.to.100’.away.from.the.MZC.and.other.system.components,.reducing.RF.interference.therby.improving. reception.and.reducing.noise..Lenghts.longer.than.100’.can.be.used,.but.expect.reduction.in.tuner.sensitivity.in.proportion. to.cable.length. Figure 7 HED-1.0.Masthead.Amplifier 0018. FM/AM — One,.F-type.terminal.connects.to.the.FM/AM/75Ω.terminal.on.a.MZC-88.Rear.Panel.via.RG6.coaxial.cable.. FM.and.AM.broadcast.reception.is.output.from.this.terminal.and.fed.to.the.appropriate.tuner.section.(AM.or.FM).inside. the.MZC-88..Tuner.1.and.Tuner.2.are.both.fed.from.this.connection. NOTE:.The.HED-1.0.is.phantom.powered.via.this.terminal.from.the.MZC,.so.the.run.of.RG6.must.be.an.unbroken.run. with.no.splits.or.RF.amplifiers. 0018. FLANGE SCREW HOLES — Two,.screw.holes.for.mounting.the.HED-1.0.to.a.stud.or.wall.surface. 3. AM ANTENNA TERMINAL — Two,.spring.clip.terminals.for.connecting.the.included.AM.Loop.Antenna..POLARITY: non-critical. 4. FM ANTENNA TERMINAL — One,.F-type.terminal.for.connecting.the.included.FM.Dipole.Antenna.

• Page 19: Ltm-0018.0 Learn/test Module And Transfer/adapter Cables

  Page 00188 MZC-88 Installation Instructions LTM-0018.0 LEARN/TEST MODULE AND TRANSFER/ADAPTER CABLES The.LTM-1.0.Kit.(optional).come.packaged.together.and.include.the.items.illustrated.in.Figure.8. Figure 8 EZ-Tools,.LTM-1.0.and.Cables.Package SpeakerCraft.EZ-TOOLS.is.a.Windows®-based.software.program..It.is.available.as.a.free.download.from.www.speakercraft. com..EZ-Tools.provides.for.the.complete.configuring.and.programming.of.MZC.Series.Multi-Zone.Controllers.and.EZ-Pad. control.systems. Some.of.its.many.features.include:.Key.button.choice.and.placement,.single.and.multiple.zone.assignments,.Command. Library,.IR.learning.and.testing.capability.in.conjunction.with.the.LTM-1.0,.single.and.macro.command.programming,.sta- tus/power.management,.priority.commands.management,.code.length.timing,.delay.settings,.events.programming,.etc. The.LTM-0018.0 LEARN/TEST MODULE.is.primarily.an.installer’ s .tool.and.serves.as.an.IR.learning,.IR.teaching.and.IR.com- mand.test.module..(Refer.to.Figure 9).It.includes.blaster.emitters.so.that.learning.remotes,.used.in.conjunction.with.EZ- Pads,.can.be.programmed.with.system.IR.commands..Also,.special.SpeakerCraft.EZ-Codes.are.similarly.taught.so.that.key- pad.sources.track.automatically.with.sources.selected.by.the.remote. NOTE:.See.item.5.on.page.8.for.details.regarding.use.of.the.3.5MM PLUG TRANSFER CABLE.and.the.USB/SERIAL ADAPTER CABLE.
• Page 20 0018. EXPANSION PORTS — Two,.RJ45.jacks.provide.connections.for.testing.control.of.future.RS485.controlled.products. 3. CONTROL PORT — One,.3.5mm.4-circuit.mini.jack.is.a.serial.port.that.provides.several.control.functions..All.command. learning.and.testing.functions.are.accomplished.via.this.port,.using.EZ-Tools,.in.conjunction.with.the.3.5MM.PLUG. TRANSFER.CABLE..Firmware.upgrades.for.the.LTM-1.0.are.also.accomplished.via.this.port. NOTE:.The.3.5mm Plug Transfer Cable.would.typically.be.connected.to.the.DB9.COM.Port.on.a.PC..For.computers. that.do.not.have.a.DB9.COM.Port,.use.the.USB/SERIAL.ADAPTER.CABLE.(Refer.to.Figure 8)..When.using.a.USB.port,. connect.the.USB/Serial Adapter.and.the.3.5mm Transfer Cable.together..Connect.one.end.to.a.USB.port.on.the.PC. running.EZ-Tools.and.the.other.end.of.the.assembled.cable.to.the.Control.Port.on.the.MZC-88. 4. +00180018V DC REGULATED — One,.2.1mm.coaxial.jack.provides.connection.for.a.SpeakerCraft.PS-1.0.12V.DC.200mA. power.supply.(included)..POLARITY:.PIN=+12V.DC;.SLEEVE=GND. 5. PROGRAMMING SWITCH — One,.(upper).DIP.switch.DISables.or.ENables.LTM-1.0.firmware.upgrades..Leave.this. switch.in.the.DIS.position.at.all.times,.unless.performing.a.LTM-1.0.firmware.upgrade..Such.upgrades.are.accomplished. via.EZ-Tools.with.the.CONTROL.PORT.(item.#3).connected.to.a.PC.running.EZ-Tools..(This.switch.setting.is.for.firmware. upgrades.to.the.LTM-1.0.only.) 6. SENSE SWITCH — One,.(lower).DIP.switch.sets.the.sensitivity.of.the.internal.IR.Learning.Sensor..This.switch.should. normally.be.set.in.the.LO.position..If.the.teaching.remote.has.weak.output,.it.should.be.switched.to.the.HI.position.
• Page 21 7. POWER — Red.LED.indicates.power.supply.is.connected.and.the.LTM-1.0.is.active. NOTE:.If.the.Firmware.Switch.is.set.to.ON.the.red.power.LED.will.not.light. 8. LEARNING SENSOR — Internal.IR.sensor.receives.IR.command.data.from.external.handheld.remotes.for.learning.IR. commands.that.are.not.available.in.the.EZ-Tools.IR.command.library..Point.the.“teaching”.remote.at.this.lens.from.a.dis- tance.of.about.1.to.4.inches.when.“learning”.IR.commands. 9. BLASTER EMITTERS — These.high.power.emitters.output.IR.commands.for.testing.and.“teaching”.purposes..When. testing.commands,.the.Blaster.Emitters.should.be.pointing.toward.the.device(s).to.be.controlled..The.devices.being. tested.can.be.30.feet.or.more.away,.with.no.obstructions..When.“teaching”.IR.commands.to.a.learning.remote,.point. the.“learning”.remote.toward.these.emitters.at.a.distance.of.about.1.to.4.inches. NOTE: These.Blaster.Emitters.are.automatically.disabled.whenever.an.emitter.or.any.3.5mm.mini.plug.is.inserted.into. the.IR.OUT.jack.(item.#11).. 00180. ACTIVITY INDICATOR — Green.LED,.indicates.IR.learning.mode.activities..Also.flashes.during.activation.of.internal. command.data. 00180018. IR OUT — 3.5mm.2-circuit.mini.jack.will.drive.any.SpeakerCraft.or.other.compatible.emitters.at.medium.power.levels. for.operational.tests.of.IR.commands..It.will.also.drive.one.AT-1.0.Terminator.block.for.connecting.additional.to.test.mul- tiple.devices. NOTE:.The.Blaster.Emitters.(item.#9).are.automatically.disabled.whenever.a.3.5mm.mini.phone.plug.is.inserted.into. this.jack. 00180018. NON-SKID FOOT PADS...
• Page 22 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 00180018 (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) 14AWG Earth Ground (See Text) Figure 00180 Typical.MZC-88.System...

• Page 23: System Planning And Installation

  0018. KNOW THE HOMEOWNER — Spend.some.time.in.the.home.if.possible,.and.get.a.feel.for.how.the.prospective.client. is.going.to.want.to.use.the.system..If.the.home.is.in.the.planning.stage,.be.sure.to.get.involved.with.the.architect.to.as- sure.proper.allocation.of.space.for.system.components,.ventilation.and.access.to.the.system.for.service.(a.closet.with.rear. access.to.the.system.connections.is.ideal.whenever.possible). 3. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING — When.discussing.the.system.with.the.prospective.client,.write.down.all.of.their.‘wants’. in.terms.of.how.they.want.the.system.to.work..Do.they.want.front.doorbell.paging.with.a.camera?.Do.they.have.lots.of. parties.and.want.to.‘group’.zones.in.common.areas?.Will.they.need.an.external.high-powered.amplifier.for.the.patio/ pool.area? Write.everything.down.and.review.it.with.the.homeowner.to.define.specific.system.features.and.functions..Suggest. options.for.future.upgrading.or.expansion.of.the.system,.such.as.additional.wire.infrastructure,.for.adding.rooms.to.the. system.long.after.the.walls.have.been.sealed..Use.the.results.of.the.review.to.create.a.formal.proposal. 4. LEAVE PRODUCT INFORMATION — Leave.the.client.with.Brochures.for.the.MZC-88,.SpeakerCraft.Speakers,.Ampli- fiers.and.Accessories.that.will.be.specified.in.the.proposal..(Packaging.it.all.in.a.nice.folder.or.binder.is.a.nice.touch.). Confirm.a.date.to.review.the.formal.proposal.. 5. CONTRACT THE JOB — Get.back.to.the.prospective.client.with.a.professional,.formal.proposal..(There.are.some.good. system.planning.and.proposal.software.packages.that.can.really.help.manage.this.whole.process.).Review.their.‘wants’. and.show.how.they.have.been.implemented.in.the.overall.system.design..Inform.the.homeowner.as.to.how.the.instal- lation.will.be.done..Phase.1,.pull.wire..Phase.2,.install.speakers.and.components..Phase.3,.system.programming.and. tweaking..(Tying.payments.to.the.different.installation.phases.is.also.something.to.consider..Spreading.the.payments.can. help.defuse.potential.sticker.shock.for.the.homeowner.and.also.help.manage.cash.flow.for.the.Installation.Company.). If.all.is.acceptable.to.the.homeowner,.have.them.sign.the.proposal.as.a.formal.contract.and.set.a.start.date.for.work.to. begin..(Having.the.homeowner.sign.the.proposal.as.a.contract.can.help.avoid.problems.during.installation.in.that.the.
• Page 24 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 00183 Include.Tuner.preset.preferences.by.zone..Include.Paging.functions..All.system.functions.should.be.detailed..The.person. doing.the.system.programming.isn’t.necessarily.the.same.person.who.sold.the.system.or.pulled.the.wire..Be.sure.every- one.involved.in.the.installation.and.setup.knows.what.the.system.is.and.how.it.is.supposed.to.work. 8. ACQUIRE ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS — Set.up.the.system,.and.program.and.test.all.functions.before.taking.the. electronics.to.the.job.site..This.can.save.valuable.time.in.assuring.that.all.system.components.work.and.the.system.is. functioning.as.designed..Connecting.and.testing.the.system.prior.to.installation.will.also.help.assure.that.all.parts.and. pieces.that.will.go.into.the.system.are.in.hand,.so.time.is.spent.on.the.job.site.and.not.running.around.town.shopping. for.parts.or.not.being.able.to.finish.the.installation.while.waiting.for.an.air.shipment.of.a.ten.dollar.part. 9. HEAD-END CONSIDERATIONS — The.system.head-end.should.be.in.a.convenient,.central.location.that.provides. easy.access.for.the.user,.to.be.able.to.load.discs,.video.tapes.etc..The.location.should.also.be.accessible.for.service.and. ideally.would.have.either.have.rear.access.to.the.system.connections.or.a.pull-out.rack.that.allows.access.to.system. connections..All.system.wire.runs.should.terminate.at.the.head-end..There.should.be.sufficient.mounting.space.for.all. system.components.and.the.wires.and.cables.that.connect.them..Leave.plenty.of.room.for.airflow.for.proper.ventilation. or.system.components.could.be.damaged..Too.tight.of.a.space.that.does.not.leave.room.for.system.wiring.or.a.poorly. dressed.system.can.cause.thermal.problems..Wires.jumbled.in.around.system.components.can.act.as.an.insulator.or. block.free.airflow.which.can.damage.the.components.from.overheating..Incorporate.a.proper.ventilation.system.using. cooling.fans.for.systems.with.external.amplifiers.or.other.components.that.generate.excess.heat..When.possible,.leave. extra.space.for.future.expansion.of.the.system.for.additional.zone.and.source.components. 00180. ZONE CONSIDERATIONS — Identify.all.room.components.and.their.locations..Typically,.a.keypad.would.be.mounted. near.the.entry.to.a.room...If.the.room.orientation.of.where.the.TV/Monitor.and.speakers.are.located.leaves.the.keypad. behind.the.user,.an.additional.IR.receiver.on.the.same.wall.as.the.TV.and.speakers.will.help.make.controlling.the.system.

• Page 25: Wiring

  Page 00184 MZC-88 Installation Instructions SYSTEM INSTALLATION WIRING Once.the.system.has.been.defined.and.the.contract.signed,.work.can.begin..The.first.part.of.the.system.to.be.installed.is.the. wiring.infrastructure..With.all.of.the.flexibility.and.options.of.a.MZC-88.System,.maintaining.clear,.accurate.documentation.of. the.location.(the.house).and.the.system.will.help.in.managing.a.smooth.installation..Always.be.sure.to.pull.and.test.the.wires. needed.for.the.system.as.specified,.and.always.consider.pulling.extra.wire.for.fall-back.in.the.event.something.gets.damaged. during.drywall.installation..Beyond.that,.pulling.additional.wire.to.rooms.not.specified.in.the.system.can.help.down.the.road,. should.the.homeowner.decide.to.add.rooms.to.the.system.at.a.later.date,.or.increase.flexibility.within.already.active.rooms. There.are.certain.types.of.wire.that.are.default.requirements.and.there.are.others.that.are.used.for.the.system.optional.fea- tures. KEYPADS SpeakerCraft.EZ-Pads.have.seven-position.spring.clip.terminals.for.wire.connections..Five.of.these.terminals.are.used.for. connection.to.the.KCM-1.0.EZ-CONNECT.KEYPAD.MODULE..CAT-5.can.be.used.with.or.without.RJ45.connectors..Stan- dard.wire.can.also.be.used.for.retro-fit.installations.provided.there.are.at.least.5.conductors.available..Use.of.SpeakerCraft. RJA-1.1.RJ45.to.Wire.Pin.Adaptors.is.recommended.for.both.EZ.Pad.and.KCM-1.0.CAT-5.connections. CAT-5 WITH RJ45 CONNECTORS Requirement -.Pull.home-runs.of.CAT-5.from.each.EZ-Pad.location.to.the.System.Head-End. MAXIMUM LENGTH: 1000'.(305m).. Installation -.Terminate.the.CAT-5.with.RJ45.connectors.on.both.ends..Be.sure.the.terminations.are.identical.on.both. ends,.creating.a.pass-through.configuration...Connect.the.CAT-5.cable.to.the.keypads.using.SpeakerCraft.RJA-1.1.RJ45- TO-WIRE.PIN.ADAPTERS...Insert.the.RJA-1.1.pins.into.the.keypad’ s .EZ-Connect.Terminals.and.snap.the.levers.in.place.. RJA1.1’ s .can.be.used.at.both.the.keypad.and.KCM-1.0.ends,.if.desired..Be.sure.RJA1.1.pin.orientation.is.correct.on.both. ends.prior.to.powering.up.the.system...

• Page 26: Video

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 00185 VIDEO Requirement -.Pull.home.runs.of.RG6.quad-shield.coaxial.cable.from.every.TV/Video.Display.location.to.the.System. Head-End. MAXIMUM LENGTH:.500’. Installation - Terminate.the.head-end.side.with.a.male.F-type.connector.to.connect.to.the.appropriate.ZONE.VIDEO. OUT.on.the.MZC-88. NOTE:.The.ZONE.VIDEO.OUT.terminals.on.the.MZC-88.are.F-type.connectors.that.output.COMPOSITE.VIDEO..These. should.not.be.confused.with.F.terminals.that.output.RF.signals..The.zone.end.of.the.RG6.can.be.terminated.with.an.RCA. connector.and.connected.directly.to.the.TV/video.display.composite.video.IN.or.terminated.with.a.male.F-type.connec- tor.and.adapted.to.the.RCA.jack.on.the.TV/video.display.. SPEAKERS Requirement - Pull.home.runs.of.18-14AWG.two-conductor.quality.stranded.speaker.wire.from.all.speaker.locations.to. the.System.Head-End. MAXIMUM LENGTH:.18AWG.up.to.50’;.16AWG.up.to.200’;.14AWG.up.to.1000’. Installation -.Strip.approximately. ⁄ .off.each.end.of.each.conductor.and.twist.the.stripped.ends.so.there.are.no.loose. 4 ” strands.that.can.cause.shorts..On.the.Head-End.side,.carefully.slide.the.individual.conductors.into.the.appropriate.L+,L-/ R-,R+.speaker.terminals.on.the.removable.screw.down.connectors.that.plug.into.the.MZC-88.Zone.Speaker.OUT.Termi- nals..Terminate.the.speaker.ends.as.appropriate.for.the.given.speakers..Maintain.proper.polarity. WARNING: The.power.amplifiers.in.the.MZC-88.use.Bridged.(BTL).outputs..Speaker.connections.must.be.completely. separate.for.each.channel.and.have.NO.common.ground.connections.through.any.connected.Speaker.Selectors,.VCs,. Test.Equipment,.etc..Failure.to.observe.this.may.cause.damage.and.void.the.warranty. CONTACT CLOSURES Requirement -.Pull.28-14AWG.two-conductor.stranded.wire.from.any.location.utilizing.a.contact.closure.from.the.MZC-...

• Page 27: Doorbell/status In

  Page 00186 MZC-88 Installation Instructions PHONE PAGE IN Requirement -.Use.a.quality,.pre-made.audio.cable.terminated.with.RCA.connectors.for.runs.under.15’..Pull.quality,. shielded.audio.cable.from.the.paging.device.to.the.System.Head-End.for.runs.up.to.200’.. MAXIMUM LENGTH:.200’ NOTE:.Some.Telephone.Control.Panels.can.produce.sufficient.levels.of.RF.radiation.to.interefre.with.MZC-88.perfomance.. It.is.recommended.that.Telephone.Panels.be.located.at.least.15-20.feet.from.an.MZC-88.to.avoid.interference. Installation -.Connect.one.end.of.the.pre-made.wire.to.the.paging.device.line.level.audio.out.and.the.other.to.the. PHONE.PAGE.IN.jack.on.the.MZC-88.Rear.Panel..Terminate.the.sheilded.audio.cable.with.an.RCA.connector.at.the. System.Head-End..Terminate.the.paging.device.end.as.appropriate..Maintain.proper.polarity..RCA CONNECTOR POLARITY: PIN=SIG;.SLEEVE=GND. VIDEO PAGE IN Requirement -.Use.a.quality,.pre-made.video.cable.terminated.with.RCA.connectors.for.runs.under.15’..Pull.RG6.quad- sheild.coaxial.cable.from.the.camera/video.device.to.the.System.Head-End.for.runs.over.15’. MAXIMUM LENGTH:.Will.vary.by.device..See.the.specification.of.the.device.being.used.or.call.the.equipment. manufacturer..40-50’.typical,.up.to.500’.on.RG6.coaxial.cable.with.some.devices. Installation - Connect.one.end.of.the.pre-made.video.cable.to.the.camera/video.device.composite.video.out.and.the. other.to.the.VIDEO.PAGE.IN.jack.on.the.MZC-88.Rear.Panel..Terminate.the.RG6.with.an.RCA.connector.at.the.System. Head-End..Terminate.the.camera/video.device.end.as.appropriate..Maintain.proper.polarity..RCA CONNECTOR POLARITY:.PIN=SIG;.SLEEVE=GND. DOORBELL/STATUS IN .

• Page 28: Source Ir Out

  Panel. SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO LOOP Requirement - Use.quality,.RCA.to.RCA.Audio/Video.cables.with.gold.ends. Installation - Connect.SOURCE.L.&.R.line-level.AUDIO.LOOP.and.COMPOSITE.VIDEO.LOOP.on.one.MZC-88.to.the. same.source.number.SOURCE.L.&.R.line-level.AUDIO.INPUT.and.COMPOSITE.VIDEO.INPUT.on.the.next.MZC-88.when. using.multiple.MZC-88s.in.expanded.systems..i.e..MZC-88.MASTER.SOURCE.1.L.&.R.line-level.AUDIO LOOP.and. COMPOSITE.VIDEO LOOP.to.MZC-88.SLAVE 0018,.SOURCE.1,.L.&.R.line-level.AUDIO INPUT.and.COMPOSITE.VIDEO INPUT,.MZC.SLAVE 0018,.SOURCE.1,.L.&.R.line-level.AUDIO LOOP.and.COMPOSITE.VIDEO LOOP..to.MZC-88.SLAVE 0018,. SOURCE.1,.L.&.R.line-level.AUDIO INPUT.and.COMPOSITE.VIDEO INPUT..See.Section:.Expanded.Systems. ZONE PRE-OUT Requirement -.Use.quality,.RCA.to.RCA.Audio.cables.with.gold.ends. Installation - Connect.one.end.to.Zone.L.&.R.line-level.PRE-OUT.and.connect.the.other.end.to.the.appropriate.L.&. R.line-level.AUDIO.INPUTS.on.an.external.amplifier..(Set.VC/NVC.Switch.for.Volume.Control/No.Volume.Control.as. appropriate.).See.Section:.External.Amplifiers.for.additional.information. ZONE IR OUT Requirement -.Use.SpeakerCraft.standard.IR.emitters.(IRE-1.0,.2.0,.3.0,.4.0).

• Page 29: Ez-pad Configuration

  Page 00188 MZC-88 Installation Instructions EZ-PAD CONFIGURATION 1.. As.received.from.the.factory,.the.version.MKP-8.1.EZ-Pads.have.a.preinstalled.set.of.buttons.that.match.the.default. system.that.is.pre-programmed.into.the.MZC-88.(“MZC88DEF0018.etp” in.EZ-Tools)..The.default.configuration.may.not. match..the.system.being.installed..To.change.the.source.and.function.button.arrangement,.release.the.tabs,.Figure 00180018,.and.remove.the.decorator.insert.panel,.exposing.the.key.buttons,.Figure 00180018. Figure 00180018 Figure 00180018 Release.Tab Remove.Decorator.Insert.Panel 2.. Starting.with.the.Zone.1.MKP-8.1.(Master.Keypad),.and.using. the.extra.buttons.supplied,.if.needed,.move.and.place.the. source.and.function.buttons.in.an.arrangement.matching.the. system.being.installed..(Refer.to.Figure 00183).When.finished,. replace.the.decorator.insert.panel.over.the.buttons,.being.care- ful.to.see.that.the.buttons.align.correctly.with.the.panel.open- ings..Press.the.panel.down.until.the.tabs.“snap”.into.place. 3.. Repeat.these.steps.for.each.of.the.other.zone.Master.Keypads.. Note.that.each.zone.can.have.its.own.unique.configuration,. however,.it.is.best.to.keep.them.as.similar.as.possible.to.simplify. system.programming.and.operation. Figure 00183 4.. Repeat.steps.1-3.to.configure.the.buttons.on.the.Numeric.and. Moving.and.Placing.Buttons Function.keypads.(not.included).as.needed.
• Page 30 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 00189 5.. When.connecting.keypads.to.the.KCM-1.0.as.shown.in.Figure 00186,.be.sure.to.connect.the.various.colored.CAT-5.leads. to.the.correct.Terminals.on.each.end..Use.the.same.colors.scheme.for.all.zones.to.help.reduce.errors.. KCM-1.0 Zone Input CAUTION: Choice of colors used is not important. MKP-8.1 However, colors J-Box EZ-Pad w/IRC MUST match to - Master - SpeakerCraft terminations at each ® end as shown!

• Page 31: Installation

  Page 30 MZC-88 Installation Instructions INSTALLATION HEAD-END The.MZC-88,.external.source.components,.and.additional.amplifiers.will.typically.be.installed.at.the.System.Head-End..They. can.be.mounted.on.shelves.in.a.wall.unit,.entertainment.center.or.closet,.or.rack.mounted.in.a.standard.19”.rack.mount. system..Source.components.such.as.DVD/CD.players.and.VCR’ s .should.be.installed.so.the.user.has.easy.access.for.loading. discs.and.tapes.. Though.heavy,.the.MZC-88.(and.additional.amplifiers.if.used).should.be.mounted.at.the.top.of.the.equipment.rack.so.heat. generated.by.the.controller.will.not.affect.the.other.system.components..This.will.also.allow.cooler.air.to.rise.up.through. the.equipment.rack.with.the.hottest.devices.exhausting.out.the.top..Use.cooling.fans.such.as.the.SpeakerCraft.ESC-1.0.rack. cooling.sysetm,.to.push/pull.air.through.the.equipment.rack.if.temperatures.exceed.the.specifications.of.any.of.the.system.or. source.components..Properly.exhaust.hot.air.into.an.attic.space.or.outside.the.structure..(Be.aware.of.and.comply.with.any. building.codes.that.may.apply.to.ventilation.) Always.leave.adequate.space.between.system.and.source.components.for.airflow..Failure.to.do.so.can.cause.damage.to.the. components.from.overheating..Never.block.the.vent.holes.on.the.top.or.bottom.of.the.MZC-88..Blocking.the.vent.holes.will. cause.the.controller.to.overheat..Never.remove.the.MZC-88.Controller’ s .feet.when.shelf.mounting..This.will.block.the.vent. holes.on.the.bottom.of.the.unit.and.will.cause.the.controller.to.overheat..When.using.multiple.MZC-88s.in.a.system.DO.NOT. stack.the.MZC-88.Controllers.directly.on.top.of.each.other...Leave.at.least.3-4”.between.controllers,.and.if.rack.mounting,.use. at.least.one,.double.rack-space.vent.panel.between.controllers.to.assure.proper.airflow.. The.KCM-1.0.can.be.mounted.on.the.shelf.behind.the.controller,.or.on.a.cabinet.or.closet.side.wall.as.space.allows..Mount- ing.the.KCM-1.0.behind.the.controller.can.help.maintain.‘bundled’.zone.control,.video.and.speaker.wires.for.neat.wire. management,.given.sufficient.shelf.space.behind.the.MZC-88,.(approximately.4-6”)..Be.sure.to.leave.enough.space.for.the. MZC-88.to.be.removed.for.service.if.needed. CONNECTIONS - HEAD END This.section.provides.information.for.connections.to.a.single.MZC-88.Controller..See.Section:.EXPANDED SYSTEMS.for. information.on.connections.to.multiple.MZC-88’ s .in.expanded.systems..All.system.and.source.components.should.be.installed.

• Page 32: Speakers

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 30018 3.. Connect.the.3.5mm.mini.plug.to.the.appropriate.Source.IR.OUT. SPEAKERS 1.. Connect.each.Zone.speaker.run.to.the.appropriate.Zone.SPEAKER.terminal.using.the.included.removable.screw.down. connectors. 2.. Strip.approximately. ⁄ .inch.of.each.lead.and.twist.the.stripped.ends.so.there.are.no.loose.strands.that.can.cause.shorts. 3.. Carefully.slide.the.individual.conductors.into.the.appropriate.L+,L-/R-,R+.speaker.terminals.on.the.removable.screw.down. connector. 4.. Visually.check.for.loose.ends..Lightly.pull.the.wire.to.confirm.connection. 5.. Plug.connector.into.the.appropriate.Zone.SPEAKER.Terminal. VIDEO OUTPUT 1.. Connect.each.zone.coax.run.to.the.appropriate.Zone.VIDEO.OUTPUT. NOTE:.The.Zone.Video.Outputs.are.F-type.terminals.that.output.COMPOSITE.Video..They.should.not.be.confused.with. similar.connectors.that.may.provide.a.RF.signal. FM/AM/75Ω 1.. Connect.the.FM/AM/75Ω.TO.HED.AMP.Terminal.on.the.MZC-88.to.the.FM/AM.Terminal.on.the.HED-1.0..Use.RG6.quad- shield.coaxial.cable.up.to.100’.in.length,.terminated.with.male.F-type.connectors. 2.. Connect.included.AM.Loop.antenna.to.the.G.and.AM.spring.clip.terminals.on.the.HED-1.0..(Polarity.non-critical.) 3.. Connect.the.spade.ends.on.the.included.FM.Dipole.antenna.to.the.included.balun. 4.. Connect.the.balun.and.FM.Dipole.antenna.assembly.to.the.FM.F-type.terminal.on.the.HED-1.0. NOTE 0018:.The.HED-1.0.should.be.located.away.from.the.MZC-88.to.reduce.RF.interference.from.system.components.

• Page 33: Contact.closures

  Page 30018 MZC-88 Installation Instructions device.to.either.Doorbell/Status.Input.1.or.2.using.a.3.5mm.mini.plug.to.activate.either.or.both.of.the.phone.and.video. page.inputs..These.inputs.can.also.be.used.for.sensing.the.ON/OFF.condition.of.external.devices.or.trigger.other.system. events. NOTE: The.Doorbell/Status.Inputs.will.not.function.without.proper.configuration.in.EZ-Tools. CONTACT CLOSURES 1.. Connect.two.stripped.wires.from.a.device.such.as.a.screen,.lift,.drapes,.switched.outlet.etc,.that.requires.a.switch.closure. to.activate. 2.. Strip.approximately. ⁄ .inch.of.each.lead.and.twist.the.stripped.ends.so.there.are.no.loose.strands.that.can.cause.shorts. 3.. Carefully.slide.each.of.the.individual.conductors.into.one.of.the.spring.clip.terminals. 4.. Visually.check.for.loose.ends..Lightly.pull.the.wire.to.confirm.connection. NOTE 0018: Some.devices.may.provide.voltage.on.one.terminal.and.only.require.a.switch.closure.for.activation,.while. others.may.require.adding.an.appropriately.rated.power.supply..If.external.voltage.is.required,.connect.an.appropriately. rated.power.supply.in.series.with.one.of.the.contact.closure.terminal.pairs..Check.the.device.being.activated.to.deter- mine.if.it.requires.AC.or.DC.voltage.and.if.polarity.is.critical.for.operation..Polarity.is.not.critical.at.the.MZC-88.Contact. Closure.end. NOTE 0018: The.Contact.Closures.will.not.function.without.proper.configuration.in.EZ-Tools. NOTE 3: Be.sure.controlled.device.does.not.excede.the.30V.2A.rating.of.the.contact.closures. EXPANSION 1.. Connect.to.PORT.and.LOOP.terminals.on.additional.MZC-88.Controllers.in.expanded.systems,.using.CAT-5.cables.termi- nated.with.RJ45.connectors..See.Section:.Expanded.Systems.for.additional.information.

• Page 34: Common.status.out

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 33 4.. Set.the.HI/LO.switch.to.LO. IR BLASTER 1.. Appropriately.position.a.SpeakerCraft.IR.BLASTER.(Model:.IRE-5.0).to.saturate.an.area.of.common.source.components.to. be.controlled.via.infrared. NOTE:.This.application.is.not.recommended.if.there.is.any.duplication.of.source.components.(multiple.same-brand,. same-model.DVD.players.or.Satellite.Receivers,.etc).or.zone-specific.devices.that.could.be.affected.by.Blaster.output. 2.. Carefully.pull.the.Blaster.wire.to.the.back.of.the.MZC-88..Do.not.block.accesses.for.discs.and.tapes.. 3.. Connect.the.3.5mm.mini.plug.to.the.COMMON.IR.OUT.jack. 4.. Set.the.HI/LO.switch.to.HI. COMMON STATUS OUT 1.. Connect.to.the.12V.or.CONTROL.IN.terminal.on.a.device.such.as.a.switched.power.strip,.that.is.to.be.activated.when. any.zone.in.the.system.is.ON. 2.. Terminate.and.connect.to.the.controlled.device.as.appropriate. 3.. Connect.to.the.COMMON.STATUS.OUT.using.a.3.5mm.mini.plug. POLARITY: TIP=+12VDC;.SLEEVE=GND. STATUS IN 1.. Connect.the.3-30V.control.voltage.OUT.from.a.sensing.device.or.other.component.control.out.to.any.of.the.STATUS.IN. jacks.to.trigger.an.event.for.source.power.management.or.other.system.function. 2.. Terminate.and.connect.the.device.end.as.appropriate. 3.. Connect.to.one.of.the.STATUS.IN.jacks.with.a.3.5mm.mini.plug..When.using.the.Status.In.jacks.for.power.management.

• Page 35: Zones

  These.codes.can.affect.the.type.of.j-boxes.permitted,.mandate.wire.specifications.and.regulate.other.aspects.of.the.installa- tion.that.may.not.pass.inspection.if.necessary.) CONNECTIONS - ZONES KEYPADS 1.. Connect.each.EZ-Pad.cable.run.to.the.appropriate.Zone.EZ-PAD..When.not.using.RJ45.connectors,.be.sure.to.maintain. consistent.color.code.when.making.connections...When.using.RJ45.connectors,.be.sure.the.RJA-1.1.adaptor.pins.are. oriented.properly..See.Sections:.WIRING.and.EZ-PAD.CONFIGURATION.for.additional.information. 2.. Install.each.EZ-Pad.into.a.proper.low-voltage.J-box.and.finish.with.an.appropriate.trim.plate.(not.included). SPEAKERS DIRECT SPEAKER CONNECTION TO MZC-88 OR AMPLIFIER 1.. Connect.ZONE.SPEAKERS.L+,L-/R-,R+.OUTPUTS.from.the.MZC-88,.or.an.external.amplifier,.to.the.appropriate.Zone. Speaker.pair. 2.. Strip.approximately. ⁄ .inch.of.each.lead.and.twist.the.stripped.ends.so.there.are.no.loose.strands.that.can.cause.shorts. 3.. Connect.as.appropriate.to.the.L+,L-/R-,R+.terminals.on.each.speaker. 4.. Visually.check.for.loose.ends..Lightly.pull.the.wire.to.confirm.connection. 5.. Install.speakers.into.dry-wall.cut-outs.or.SpeakerCraft.InstaLLock™.New.Construction.Brackets.(if.used).as.appropriate. SPEAKER CONNECTION TO EPR-0018.0 EZ-PAD RELAY MUTING MODULE 1..
• Page 36 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 35 KCM-1.0 Zone Input CAUTION: Choice of colors used is not important. MKP-8.1 However, colors J-Box EZ-Pad w/IRC MUST match to - Master - SpeakerCraft terminations at each ® end as shown! (see text) Orange Rear View...

• Page 37: External Amplifiers

  Page 36 MZC-88 Installation Instructions EXTERNAL AMPLIFIERS ADDING A HIGH-POWER TWO-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER TO A ZONE Even.though.the.MZC-88.delivers.a.stout.50.Watts.per.Channel.of.audio.power,.good.enough.for.most.applications,.there. may.be.certain.situations.when.adding.a.high-power,.two-channel.amplifier.to.a.zone.will.be.required..Driving.a.high.power. amplifier.such.as.the.SpeakerCraft.BB2125.from.a.MZC-88.Zone.Pre-Out.will.fill.a.particularly.large.room.with.large.sound.or. provide.music.power.poolside.for.an.outdoor.zone. Adding.an.external.zone.amp.does.not.require.any.changes.to.the.‘house’.wiring.or.configuration.or.programming.of.the. zone.keypad..The.only.differences.are,.the.zone.speakers.get.connected.to.the.external.amplifier.instead.of.the.MZC-88.and. one.stereo.RCA-RCA.patch.cable.needs.to.be.connected.between.the.MZC-88.Zone.Pre-Out.and.the.Amplifier.Main.IN. When.using.a.SpeakerCraft.BB2125,.or.other.SpeakerCraft.amplifier,.power.management.of.the.external.amplifier.is.auto- matic.using.the.on-board.audio.sensing.circuitry..When.the.amplifier.receives.an.audio.signal.from.the.MZC-88.Zone.Pre-Out,. the.external.amplifier.will.turn.on.automatically..A.BB2125,.or.other.SpeakerCraft.amplifier,.will.shut.off.after.three.minutes.of. no.audio.signal..Other.makes.will.vary.in.their.specifications.and.performance..Please.refer.to.appropriate.documentation.for. additional.information. Some.amplifiers.use.a.12.volt.trigger.input.to.turn.on.in.this.type.of.application.(also.an.option.on.SpeakerCraft.amplifiers).. There.are.two.methods.of.12V.control.from.a.MZC-88..One.method.utilizes.one.of.the.Contact.Closure.pairs.as.an.‘event’. to.turn.the.amplifier.on.and.off.with.a.specific.zone..The.other.allows.use.of.the.MZC-88.Common.Status.Out..This.second. option.will.have.the.amplifier.turn.on.when.any.zone.is.on.and.off.when.the.last.zone.shuts.off..In.most.cases,.turning.the. external.amplifier.on.and.off.with.a.specific.zone.is.recommended. INSTALLATION Additional.space.should.be.allocated.for.installation.of.an.external.high-power.amplifier..Leave.at.least.3-4.inches.above. and.below.the.amp.for.proper.air.flow.for.cooling..Mounting.amplifiers.at.the.top.of.an.equipment.cabinet.is.recom- mended.to.reduce.source.components.exposure.to.excess.heat..Use.cooling.fans.when.necessary. CONNECTIONS AND CONFIGURATION AUDIO 1..
• Page 38 12 Volt Zone Amplifier 18-14AWG Two-Conductor Trigger Input L&R Line-Level Two-Conductor Stranded Wire Audio Input Speaker Wire Zone Speakers SpeakerCraft MT8 Four Figure 00180 Adding.an.External.High-Power.Amplifier 00180018V TRIGGER (SYSTEM ACTIVITY) 1.. Connect.a.3.5mm.mini-mini.plug.wire.to.the.MZC-88.COMMON STATUS OUT. 2.. If.using.a.SpeakerCraft.BB2125,.plug.the.other.end.into.the.Trigger.Input.jack..Switch.the.‘Audio.Sense/Trigger/Constant’. Switch.to.TRIGGER INPUT. 3.. If.using.another.brand.of.amplifier,.terminate.the.external.amplifier.end.as.appropriate..Be.sure.to.maintain.proper.polar- ity.

• Page 39: Adding A 00180018-channel Amplifier To A Zone

  Page 38 MZC-88 Installation Instructions ADDING A 00180018-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER TO A ZONE In.certain.applications.it.may.be.desirable.to.expand.a.zone.into.multiple.listening.areas.or.‘sub-zones’.that.all.play.the.same. source.material.for.background.music..This.type.of.application.might.include.an.entry,.hallways,.guest.bathrooms,.etc..or.a. mutiple-room.suite.such.as.a.guest.bedroom,.bathroom.and.small.patio..For.this.type.of.application,.adding.a.twelve-chan- nel.amplifier.such.as.the.SpeakerCraft.BB1235.is.a.simple.way.to.distribute.music.to.up.to.six.additional.rooms. Adding.a.twelve-channel.amp.requires.home.runs.of.speaker.wire.from.each.sub-zone.back.to.the.head-end.and.one.stereo. RCA-RCA.patch.cable.needs.to.be.connected.between.the.MZC-88.Zone.Pre-Out.and.the.Amplifier.Main.IN. When.using.a.SpeakerCraft.BB1235,.power.management.of.the.external.amplifier.is.automatic.using.the.on-board.audio. sensing.circuitry..When.the.amplifier.receives.an.audio.signal.from.the.MZC-88.Zone.Pre-Out,.the.external.amplifier.will.turn. on..The.BB1235.will.shut.off.after.three.minutes.of.no.audio.signal..Other.makes.will.vary.in.their.specifications.and.perfor- mance..Please.refer.to.appropriate.documentation.for.additional.information. Some.amplifiers.use.a.12.volt.trigger.input.to.turn.on.in.this.type.of.application.(also.an.option.on.SpeakerCraft.amplifiers).. There.are.two.methods.of.12V.control.from.a.MZC-88..One.method.utilizes.one.of.the.Contact.Closure.pairs.as.an.‘event’. to.turn.the.amplifier.on.and.off.with.a.specific.zone..The.other.allows.use.of.the.MZC-88.Common.Status.Out..This.second. option.will.have.the.amplifier.turn.on.when.any.zone.is.on.and.off.when.the.last.zone.shuts.off..In.most.cases.turning.the. external.amplifier.on.and.off.with.a.specific.zone.is.recommended. INSTALLATION Additional.space.should.be.allocated.for.installation.of.a.12-Channel.amplifier..Leave.at.least.3-4.inches.above.and.below. the.amp.for.proper.air.flow.for.cooling..If.rack.mounting,.use.cooling.vents.above.and.below.the.amp.for.increased.air.flow.. Mounting.amplifiers.at.the.top.of.an.equipment.cabinet.is.recommended.to.reduce.source.components.exposure.to.excess. heat..Use.cooling.fans.when.necessary. CONNECTIONS AND CONFIGURATION AUDIO 1.. Connect.one,.quality,.RCA-RCA.stereo.patch.cable.from.the.appropriate.MZC-88.ZONE.L&R.PRE-OUT.to.the.L&R.MAIN. INPUT.on.the.12-channel.amplifier. 2.. Set.the.VC/NVC.SWITCH.to.NVC.(fixed)..The.Zone.volume.will.be.controlled.via.the.sub-zone.volume.controls.
• Page 40 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 39 PS-1.0 200mA Power Supply To Unswitched Outlet Black Wire (GND) White Striped Wire (+12V) Contact Closure Pair 1 MZC-88 Zone VC/NVC Switch RCA-RCA Zone L&R Line-Level Stereo Audio Pre-Out Patch Cable BB1235 12 Channel Amplifier SpeakerCra ft ®...

• Page 41: Expanded Systems

  KEYPADS 1.. Connect.a.KCM-1.0.to.each.MZC-88. 2.. Connect.Keypads.and.IR.receivers.to.the.appropriate.KCM-1.0.EZ-Pad.Zone.terminals..Maintain.proper.polarity.and.check. all.connections.prior.to.powering.up.the.system. AUDIO/VIDEO-External Common Source Components 1.. Connect.one,.quality,.RCA-RCA.A/V.patch.cable.from.each.external.source.component.to.the.appropriate.Source.Input. on.the.MZC-88.MASTER. 2.. Connect.one,.quality,.RCA-RCA.A/V.patch.cable.from.the.LOOP A/V OUT.on.the.MZC-88.MASTER.to.the.same source number A/V Input.on.the.next MZC-88 Slave.in.the.chain..(Master.to.Slave.1,.Slave.1.to.Slave.2,.etc.) 3.. Repeat.steps.1-2.for.all.external.common.source.components. IR-External Common Source Components 1.. Connect.one.3.5mm.mini-mini.patch.cable.from.the.IR OUT.of.the.last Slave,.(Slave.3.if.using.4.MZC-88s).to.the.same source number IR LOOP.jack.on.the.next MZC-88.in.the.chain.(Slave.3.to.Slave.2,.Slave.2.to.Slave.1,.Slave.1.to.Mas- ter).for.each.external.common.source.component.to.be.controlled.via.IR. 2.. Connect.an.IR emitter.to.the.IR OUT.on.the.Master.and.attach.to.the.appropriate.source.component.over.the.IR.eye.
• Page 42 Mini-Mini 14AWG Cables Patch Patch Cables Cables Earth MZC-88 SLAVE 1 RG6 Coax Ground (See Text) Speaker And Video Feeds - Zones 9-16 A/V, IR, Data Loop to Additional MZC-88’s as Needed 3 Slaves, 32 Zones Max Figure 00180018 MZC-88.Expanded.System...
• Page 43 Page 40018 MZC-88 Installation Instructions VIDEO OUTPUT 1.. Connect.the.VIDEO.OUTPUT.of.each.MZC-88.Zone.Output.to.the.appropriate.zone.TV/Video.Display. SPEAKERS 1.. Connect.the.L+,L-/R-R+.SPEAKER-LEVEL.OUTPUTS.of.each.MZC-88.to.the.appropriate.zone.speakers. EXPANSION 1.. Connect.one,.CAT-5 patch cable.terminated.with.RJ45.connectors.from.the.EXPANSION LOOP.Terminal.on.the.MZC- 88.MASTER.to.the.EXPANSION PORT.Terminal.on.the.next MZC-88 Slave.in.the.chain..(Master.to.Slave.1,.Slave.1.to. Slave.2,.etc.) 3.. Repeat.steps.1-2.for.all.MZC-88s.in.the.chain. ANTENNAS 1.. Connect.one.HED-1.0.to.EACH.MZC-88. 2.. Connect.the.FM/AM/75Ω.Terminal.on.the.MZC-88.to.the.FM/AM.terminal.on.the.HED-1.0.using.up.to.100’.of.RG6.coax. 3.. Connect.the.included.FM.dipole.antenna.to.the.FM.terminal.on.the.HED-1.0 4.. Connect.the.included.AM.loop.antenna.to.the.AM.and.G.spring.clip.terminals.on.the.HED-1.0.(polarity.non-critical). 5.. Repeat.steps.1-4.for.each.MZC-88.in.the.chain..(4.MZC-88’ s .Max.) PAGE IN NOTE: If.only.connecting.audio.for.Phone.Paging,.‘Y’.connectors.can.be.used.to.connect.the.paging.source.line-level.
• Page 44 TRIGGER SOURCE (3~30V AC OR DC) 3.5mm 'Y' Cable Adapters MZC-88 Master DOORBELL/STATUS IN MZC-88 Slave #1 To Additional 'Y' Connectors and DOORBELL/STATUS IN MZC-88's (Slaves #2 and #3) if needed Figure 00184 Doorbell/Status.IN.Expansion COMMON IR OUT The.Common.IR.Out.jacks.from.multiple.MZC-88’ s .can.be.paralleled.and.looped.using.standard.3.5mm.( ⁄ ”).Y.adaptors.for.IR. control.of.a.common.device.(not.connected.to.one.of.the.Source.Inputs).from.any.MZC-88.in.the.chain. NOTE: This.application.requires.standard.Y.adaptors..DO.NOT.use.the.SpeakerCraft.SAC-1.0.Y.adaptor..The.SAC1.0.has.

• Page 45: Common.status.out

  3.5mm 'Y' Cable Adapters MZC-88 Master SpeakerCraft ® To Trigger Input MZC-88 Slave #1 To Additional 'Y' Connectors and MZC-88's (Slaves #2 and #3) if needed Figure 00186 Common.Status.Out.Expansion MZC-88 INTERNAL TUNER SETUP The.MZC-88.has.two.built-in.AM/FM.Tuners.that.allow.programming.of.up.to.10.AM.or.FM.Stations.per.Tuner.per.Zone..Each. Zone’ s .presets.require.programming.by.Tuner.and.by.preset..That.is,.all.presets.in.all.zones.are.individually.set..This.ultimately. allows.tremendous.flexibility.in.that.different.users.can.have.different.favorite.stations.programmed.in.different.zones..One. zone.may.be.all.rock.stations,.while.another.is.a.mix.of.jazz.and.classical.while.another.might.be.a.mix.of.news,.talk,.sports. and.a.variety.of.music.stations..Tuner.Presets.can.only.be.programmed.from.the.MZC-88.Front.Panel.controls..Programming. the.keypads.for.control.of.the.tuners.must.be.done.in.EZ-Tools.

• Page 46: Programming.tuner.presets

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 45 PROGRAMMING TUNER PRESETS This.section.assumes.that.the.MZC-88.and.all.system.components,.including.antennas,.have.been.properly.installed.and.are. functioning.properly..The.programming.instructions.are.the.same.for.Tuner.1.and.Tuner.2..Use.the.appropriate.associated. buttons.to.program.each.tuner. FM 1 0 6 . 0 MH z FM 1 0 6 . 1 MH z FM 1 0 6 . 1 MH z > < MEM P 0 1...

• Page 47: Programming With Ez-tools

  2.. To.Download,.under.SOFTWARE.DOWNLOADS,.click.‘EZ-TOOLS.(all.models)’..This.will.start.the.download. 3.. When.the.‘FILE.DOWNLOAD’.Window.opens,.click.‘SAVE’..A.‘SAVE.AS’.Window.will.open..Browse.the.hard.drive.and. select.a.convenient.location.such.as.Desktop,.or.create.a.SpeakerCraft.Folder.in.Program.Files,.etc..The.‘EZ-TOOLS.Setup. EXE’.will.download.to.that.location..This.will.take.a.few.minutes.depending.upon.connection.speed. 4.. When.the.download.is.complete,.left.click.‘RUN’..EZ-Tools.will.open. 5.. When.the.‘Do.You.Want.to.Download.the.USB.Driver’.window.opens,.Click.YES.if.the.computer.being.used.does.not. have.a.DB9.Serial.port..This.will.load.a.driver.for.use.with.the.USB.to.Serial.Adpator..When.the.driver.download.has. completed,.click.‘NEXT’..If.the.driver.is.not.required,.click.NO. 6.. The.EZ-Tools.Setup.window.wil.open..Click.‘NEXT’..Use.the.directory.shown.in.the.window.or.browse.the.hard.drive.to. choose.a.location.to.save.EZ-Tools..Click.NEXT..The.program.will.save.to.the.designated.location. 7.. If.a.previous.version.of.EZ-Tools.has.been.saved,.a.window,.‘EXISTING.LIBRARY’.will.appear..This.will.merge.existing.IR. Code.libraries.into.the.new.EZ-Tools.for.convenience..Click.YES.to.merge.libraries..When.Setup.is.complete,.Click.FINISH. 8.. Restart.computer.and.click.on.the.EZ-Tools.icon..EZ-Tools.will.open. 9.. SERIAL PORT SELECTION.—.At.this.point,.EZ-Tools.will.search.for.a.device.(in.this.case.the.MZC-88).on.default. Serial.Port.1..If.the.message.“No.Device.was.found.on.Port.1”.appears,.click.OK..Click.“Tools”.in.the.EZ-Tools.menu,. then.“Settings”..In.the.“EZ-Tools.Settings”,.click.“Auto-Detect”.or.manually.select.a.known.Serial.Port.for.the.computer. connection.to.the.Transfer.Cable.and.MZC-88..When.device.is.found,.click.OK. PROGRAMMING WITH EZ-TOOLS There.are.two.ways.to.start.a.new.project.in.EZ-Tools..If.the.system.being.installed.is.similar.to.the.default.configuration.of. the.MZC-88.and.included.EZ-Pads,.the.better.choice.may.be.to.start.with.the.default.MZC-88.project.and.make.changes.as. necessary..If.the.system.being.installed.is.completely.different.from.the.default.configuration,.starting.a.new.project.is.the. other.option. Menu Bar Toolbar New Project Icon Figure 30018 Opening.the.Default.Project...

• Page 48: Assigning.ir.commands.to.button.keys

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 47 DEFAULT PROJECT - Begin.programming.by.opening.the.default.“MZC88DEF0018.etp”.project.(Refer.to.Figure 30018).or.by. creating.a.new.project...It.is.highly.recommended.to.start.with.the.default.project.that.comes.factory.installed.on.the.MZC- 88.and.with.EZ-Tools..The.default.project.matches.the.layout.of.the.included.MKP-8.1.Keypads.and.has.a.good.amount.of. the.source.switching.and.volume.commands.already.in.place..The.default.project.can.be.modified.to.suit.the.requirements. of.a.given.installation.for.additional.keypad.modules.and.changes.in.source.components. NEW PROJECT - To.start.an.entirely.new.project,.left.click.“New … MZ-88 Project”.from.the.File.menu.or.click.the.dual Green MZC-88 Icon..Type.in.a.New.Project.Filename.for.the.project,.such.as.“JonesHome”.and.click.“Save”..This.places. the.filename.in.the.“Projects”.folder.in.the.EZ-Tools.directory..A.typical.path.to.the.Projects.folder.would.be.“C:Program. FilesSpeakerCraftEZ.ToolsProjects”.. ASSIGNING IR COMMANDS TO BUTTON KEYS If.the.default.project.keypad.button.layout.will.be.used.as.is,.IR.commands.to.control.the.source.components.can.now.be. assigned..IR.commands.are.obtained.from.the.embedded.EZ-Tools.Command.Library..IR.commands.can.also.be.learned.into. the.Library.for.use.in.any.EZ-Tools.project..This.example.will.use.the.existing.commands.from.the.library. 10... W ith.the “MZC88DEF0018.etp”.default.project.open,.save.it.with.a.new.file.name,.such.as.“JonesHome”,.by.using.“Save. As…”.in.the.File.menu..This.will.retain.the.default.project.“as.is”.for.future.use.

• Page 49: Power Management/events Programming

  Page 48 MZC-88 Installation Instructions 15... W hen.a.Power.ON.command.is.found.to.work,.double.left.click.it..The.command.will.appear.at.bottom.of.the. Command List.in.Button Properties.Window.for.the.selected.Source.key..(Refer.to.Figure 30018) 16... O nce.a.command.is.in.the.Command.List,.it.can.be.tested.by.clicking.TEST.in.the.Button.Properties.Window.and.then. clicking.the.selected.(Source).button.on.the.virtual.keypad..It.should.act.just.like.pressing.a.button.on.the.real.keypad.. Click Test a second time to turn the Test mode off. 17.. If.the.command.is.a.Discrete.Power.ON.command,.no.additional.Power.Management.setup.is.required..However,.if.a. component.only.operates.with.a.toggle.power.command,.see.the.Power Management/Events Programming.sec- tion,.beginning.at.Step 00189.following. 18... R epeat.steps.12.-.17.for.each.of.the.remaining.Source.keys..If.adding.a.play.command.so.that.a.CD,.DVD,.etc..starts. playing.when.a.source.key.is.pressed,.be.sure.to.add.it.after.the.Power.ON.command,.as.in.Figure 33. POWER MANAGEMENT/EVENTS PROGRAMMING POWER ON 19..

• Page 50: Power.off

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 49 22.. Next,.select.the.STATUS.INPUT.number.to.which.a.sense.voltage.is.connected.(see.Notes.1.and.2.below).that.represents. the.VCR’ s .ON.or.OFF.condition..(Using.the.same.number.Status.In.as.Source.Input.number.will.help.keep.track.of.devic- es,.connections.and.programming..In.the.example.system,.VCR.is.Source.5,.therefor.Status.IN.5.is.being.used.for.VCR. power.management.).The.command.summary.is.now.shown.on.the.Command List.as.“(TogON-5).POWER.ON/OFF. Code.Set.1.(JVC-VCR)”..This.means.that.if.the.VCR.is.OFF ,.the.sense.voltage.will.be.low.and.therefore.the.power.com- mand.will.be.allowed.to.pass.to.turn.the.VCR.ON.when.the.VCR.button.is.pressed..Conversely,.if.the.VCR.were.already. ON,.the.sense.voltage.would.be.high,.thus.prohibiting.the.power.command.from.being.sent.when.the.VCR.button.is. pressed. NOTE 0018:.The.sense.voltage.would.be.connected.to.the.one.of.the.STATUS.IN.jacks.on.the.rear.of.the.MZC-88..It.needs. to.be.in.the.range.of.3.to.30.V.AC.or.DC..This.could.be.derived.from.a.Current.or.Video.sensing.module.which.has.an. output.voltage.that.goes.high.(greater.than.3.V).when.the.component.is.ON.or.low.(less.than.1.V).when.the.compo- nent.is.OFF .. NOTE 0018:.The.DOORBELL/STATUS.IN.jacks.should.be.used.for.doorbell.and.page.input.triggering.. 23.. Repeat.steps.19.-.22.for.all.other.sources.that.need.to.operate.with.Toggle.Power.commands..When.possible,.try.to.use. components.that.have.discrete.power.ON.and.OFF.commands.to.simplify.system.design,.hookup.and.programming.. Many.discrete.commands.are.available.at.“www.remotecentral.com”. POWER OFF 24... W hen.a.power.button.is.programmed.with.a.zone.power.off.command,.pressing.the.PWR.button.will.turn.a.Zone. OFF ,.but.not.necessarily.any.of.the.Sources.until.the.last.Zone.is.turned.OFF ,.either.through.turning.off.the.last.zone. manually.or.through.a.whole-house.power.off.(pressing.&.holding.PWR.for.longer.than.2.seconds)..To.program.Source. OFF.Commands,.proceed.as.follows: 25...

• Page 51: Cloning And Programming The Remaining Zones

  30... L eft.click.Zone 0018.under.Project Content.and.drag.and.drop.it.onto.Zone.2..Left.click.“Clone”.on.the.pop-up..(Refer. to.Figure 35).Zone.2.is.now.an.exact.replica.of.Zone.1..Repeat.this.procedure.for.all.zones. Figure 35 Cloning.Zone.1.to.Zone.2 NOTE: “Move”.also.shows.on.the.pop-up..This.allows.a.given.zone.configuration.to.be.moved.to.a.different.zone,. without.cloning..Be.cautious.with.Move..Example:.If.Zone.1’ s .program.is.MOVED.to.another.zone,.Zone.1.will.be.left. completely.un-programmed!.(Not.Setup).and.will.need.to.be.re-programmed.to.function. 31... W hen.done,.all.8.zones.will.be.identical..At.this.point,.individual.zone-by-zone.changes,.such.as.different.zone.com- mands.for.zone.specific.devices.can.be.programmed,.if.needed. 32.. When.the.above.steps.are.fully.implemented,.the.example.system.will.include.the.functionality.stated.under.“Factory Default System“.plus.the.following: a..Source.and.Zone.components.will.power.ON.with.the.press.of.any.Source.button.. b..Source.Power.ON.Management.for.all.Sources.. c..Source.Play.at.turn.ON,.if.programmed. d..Zone.components.power.OFF.with.the.press.of.individual.Zone.PWR.buttons.. e..All.Source.components.stay.ON.until.last.Zone.powers.OFF .. f...All.Source.and.Zone.components.power.OFF.when.the.last.Zone.on.turns.OFF ,.or.when.the.“Whole.House.. . power.OFF”.(press.and.hold.any.Zone’ s .PWR.button.for.more.than.2.seconds).command.is.sent... See.Section:.“MZC-88 Setup Menus”.for.adding.Source.Description.and.the.Section.“Zone Setup Menus”.for.assign- ing.Zone.Names.and.Available.Sources..For.other.types.of.programming,.see.“Advanced Programming”.section.

• Page 52: Advanced Programming

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 50018 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING EZ-Tools,.in.conjunction.with.the.MZC-88.components.and.EZPads,.is.a.very.flexible.and.extensive.programming.and.control. system..Advanced.options.are.as.follows: DELAYS 1.. In.some.cases,.DVDs,.VCRs.and.particularly.Video.Projectors,.a.component.may.require.1-4.seconds.to.fully.execute. power.ON,.OFF ,.or.some.other.function..This.is.usually.not.a.problem.unless.the.user.presses.the.component’ s .Source. button.very.quickly.after.a.power.OFF.command,.or.commands.execute.so.quickly.in.a.“Whole.House.On”.macro.that. Status.is.not.established.before.the.next.Power.command.arrives..The.Keypad.could.then.show.an.ON.condition.when. in.reality.the.component.would.be.OFF . 2.. To.prevent.this,.place.a.delay.just.after.the.Power.command.for.the.related.Source Output.under.“System Turning OFF”.in.Events Setup.(and.under.the.Source.button,.if.needed.at.turn.ON)..To.do.so,.left click the clock symbol. just.above.the.Command List..A.Delay.line.with.a.clock.symbol.will.appear.in.the.Command.List..(Refer.to.Figure 36) Figure 36 Programming.Delays 3.. Double.left.click.the.Delay.line.and.adjust.the.Delay.Time.as.necessary..Click.OK.. NOTE:.Keep.delays.to.the.shortest.times.possible.to.avoid.long.executions.of.the.resulting.macros. 4.. When.adding.a.Delay,.it.will.appear.at.the.bottom.of.the.Command.List..If.there.are.several.commands.in.a.list,.select.

• Page 53: Punched Commands

  PUNCHED COMMANDS 1.. The.Punch.command.allows.common.commands.such.as.Tone,.Volume.Up/Down,.etc.,.to.be.instantly.Punched Through.to.all.Source.(bank).selections..This.will.saves.a.great.deal.of.programming.time.and.helps.reduce.program- ming.errors..Keep.in.mind.however,.that.commands.such.as.Stop.and.Play.will.be.different.for.each.Source.(bank).and. should.not.be.punched..Also,.if.using.the.MZC88DEF0018.etp.default.project.that.comes.installed.on.the.MZC-88.(and.in. EZ-Tools),.the.needed.punch.throughs.have.already.been.done.for.the.Tone,.Volume.Up/Down,.etc..commands. 2.. If.a.Punch Through.is.necessary,.say.for.volume,.begin.by.left.clicking.any.one.of.the.Source.buttons..Place.Volume.Up. and.Down.commands.on.the.Vol.Up.and.Vol.Down.keys..For.the.MZC-88,.these.would.be.the.internal.Zone.1.Volume. Up.and.Zone.1.Volume.Down.commands.from.the.MZC-88 CMDs.Tab..Left.click.the.Vol.UP.key.so.that.it.is.highlighted. blue. 3.. Left.click.the.MZC-88 CMDs.tab.and.then.open.the.“Audio Level Commands”.List. 4.. Double.left.click.the.Zone 0018 Volume Up.command.from.the.list.(if.programming.Zone.1)..The.command.will.appear. in.the.Command.List.in.the.Button.Properties.Window..(Refer.to.Figure 37). Figure 37 Punch.Programming 5.. To.Punch,.right.click.the.Vol.Up.button.and.left.click.“Punch Key’ s Commands”.and.then.“Yes”.in.the.pop-up..(Refer.to. Figure 37).Repeat.for.Vol.Down..The.commands.under.these.keys.will.now.appear.regardless.of.the.Source.selected.(all. banks). 6.. Repeat.these.steps.for.any.other.commands.that.require.Punch.Through.

• Page 54: Priority

  Figure 38) Figure 38 Priority.ON.(Initial.Default.Setting) PRIORITY – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED This.type.of.priority.gives.exclusive.controlling.access.(priority).to.the.first.zone.that.selects.a.given.source..For.instance,.the. first.zone.to.select.CD.would.be.the.only.zone.able.to.control.the.CD..Other.zones.could.monitor.(listen.to).the.CD,.but. would.not.be.able.to.control.it.until.the.zone.with.priority.released.it.by.selecting.another.source.or.turning.off..The.next. zone.to.select.CD.would.then.have.priority.control.to.the.exclusion.of.all.others..To.program.this.type.of.priority,.proceed.as. follows: 1.. Right.click.MZC-88.under.Project Content..Left.click.“Force Global Priority OFF”.and.click.“Yes”.in.the.pop-up.. (Refer.to.Figure 39).This.will.force.“Priority.Off”.on.all.function.and.numeric.keys.in.all.zones.with.the.exception.of. keys.checked.as.“Mute.(Relay).Key”.and.“Zone.Power.Off”.keys..This.can.be.verified.by.right.clicking.any.function.key.. “Priority.OFF”.will.be.checked.instead.of.“Priority.ON”. 2.. Restoring Priority to Common Commands..The.“Force.Global.Priority.OFF”.removes.all.priority.control.including. common.commands.like.zone.Bass/Treble.and.Volume..These.will.need.to.be.restored.as.follows: 3.. Right.click.a.Volume.button.in.any.Zone.and.left.click.“Priority ON”.in.the.pop-up..Next,.click.“Punch Priority Setting” and.“Yes”.in.the.pop-ups..This.“punches.through”.“Priority.ON”.for.that.key.for.every.Source.(bank).in.the. Zone.

• Page 55: Zone.priority

  Page 54 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Figure 39 Forcing.Global.Priority.OFF ZONE PRIORITY To.have.full.priority.in.any.given.zone.(that.is,.to.always.be.able.to.override.other.zone’ s .“First.Come,.First.Served”.selections. for.all.Sources.within.a.Zone),.proceed.as.follows: 1.. Perform.steps.1.through.5.in.“Priority.-.First.Come.First.Served”. 2.. Right.click.the.desired.Zone.(i.e..Zone 0018.under.Project Content).and.left.click.“Force Zone Priority ON”.and.“Yes”. in.the.pop-ups..(Refer.to.Figure 40).All.function.and.numeric.keys.for.all.Sources.in.that.Zone,.where.applicable,.will. now.have.all.their.“Priority.ON”.options.checked. 3.. Repeat.previous.step.for.any.other.Zones.that.should.have.this.action. Figure 40 Forcing.Zone.Priority.OFF SOURCE PRIORITY To.have.one.or.more.single.Sources.have.full.priority.in.any.given.zone.(that.is,.to.have.specific.sources.always.override. another.zone’ s .“First.Come,.First.Served”.selection.for.one.or.some,.but.not.all.Sources),.proceed.as.follows: 1.. In.a.specific.Zone,.right.click.the.Source.key.that.is.to.have.Priority.override.(i.e..CD).and.left.click.“Force Source Priority ON”...

• Page 56: Individual.key.priority

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 55 INDIVIDUAL KEY PRIORITY To.have.just.one.or.more.function.or.numeric.keys.have.full.priority.for.any.given.Source.in.any.given.zone.[that.is,.to. always.be.able.to.override.another.zone’ s .“First.Come,.First.Served”.selection.on.an.Individual.Key.basis.(i.e..Play,.Stop,.etc.. on.DVD)],.proceed.as.follows: 1.. In.a.specific.Zone,.select.a.specific.Source.and.right.click.the.desired.function.or.numeric.key.(i.e..Pause).and.then.left. click.“Priority ON”.in.the.pop-up..(Refer.to.Figure 40018).The.key.will.then.have.“Priority ON”.checked. 2.. Repeat.the.previous.step.on.any.other.function.or.numeric.key.for.any.Source.in.any.other.Zone.that.should.have.this. action. Figure 40018 Forcing.Individual.Key.Priority.ON ZONE/WHOLE HOUSE MUTING Muting.can.be.accomplished.two.ways:.1).by.using.Preamp Muting.which.mutes/unmutes.MZC-88.Zone.speaker.and. preamp.level.audio.outputs;.or.2).by.using.EPR-0018.0 Muting Relays.when.there.are.two.or.more.rooms,.with.keypads,. connected.within.the.same.Zone..Adding.the.Muting.Relays.allows.individual.rooms,.within.the.zone,.to.be.muted.from.the. individual.room.keypads.or.properly.programmed.IR.remotes..(Preamp.Muting.would.mute.all.rooms.in.the.Zone.).To.use. the.relays,.proceed.as.follows: EPR-0018.0 MUTING RELAY See.Pages 00180018, 30 and 30018 for.information.regarding.performance,.specifications.and.connections.of.the.EPR-0018.0..
• Page 57 Page 56 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Figure 43 Selecting.Mute.Relay.Key.Functionality 3.. Under.Mute Key Functionality,.left.click.“EZ-Pad Relay Speaker Muting”,.then.left.click.Apply.. 4.. Under.“Project Content”.left.click.the.EZ-Pad.in.the.selected.Zone. 5.. Right.click.the.MUTE.key.and.left.click.the.pop-up.to.select.and.check.“Mute (Relay) Key”..(Refer.to.Figure 44) Figure 44 Selecting.a.Mute.(Relay).Key NOTE: The.Mute.key.will.now.have.a.green.outline.when.other.keys.are.selected,.indicating.that.it.is.a.designated. Mute.key..Also, when a key is selected to be a designated Mute (Relay) Key, IR commands cannot be placed under it..The.muting.action.is.driven.internally.by.an.embedded.command..NO command.will.appear.in.the.

• Page 58: Insert.mute.commands

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 57 INSERT MUTE COMMANDS Mute.commands.can.be.embedded.on.other.keys.(NOT.designated.as.Mute.Keys).to.improve.functionality,.as.follows: KEYPAD – MUTE ON, OFF OR TOGGLE These.actions,.when.programmed,.provide.either.discrete.ON,.discrete.OFF.or.Mute.Toggle.actions.that.will.work.on.any. keypad.within.a.Zone..Other.keypads.set.to.different.addresses.within.that.same.Zone.will.not.be.affected. A.typical.Mute.action.would.be.to.place.a.Keypad.-.Mute.Off.command.on.the.Volume.Up.key.so.that.Mute.will.be.released. immediately.when.Volume.Up.is.pressed,.to.avoid.blasting..To.do.so,.proceed.as.follows: 1.. Right.click.the.Volume.Up.key.(it.turns.dark.blue).and.go.to.“Insert EZ-Pad Mute Relay Command”.on.the.pop-up.. Left.click.on.“Keypad - Mute Off (De-Energized)”..(Refer.to.Figure 45) Figure 45 Placing.a.Keypad.Mute.“OFF”.on.a.Volume.Key 2.. “Keypad - Mute Off (De-Energized)“.now.appears.in.the.Command List..Select.the.“Keypad.-.Mute.Off.(De- Energized)“.command.line.and.drag.and.drop.it.to.be.ahead.of.the.Volume.Up.command.

• Page 59: Zone.-.mute.on,.off.or.toggle

  Page 58 MZC-88 Installation Instructions ZONE – MUTE ON, OFF OR TOGGLE These.actions,.when.programmed,.provide.either.discrete.ON,.discrete.OFF.or.Mute.Toggle.actions.that.will.apply.to.all.key- pads.within.a.given.Zone..Other.keypads.set.to.different.addresses.within.the.same.Zone.will.be.affected,.but.will.not.affect. keypads.in.other.zones..A.typical.Mute.action.would.be.to.place.a.Zone.-.Mute.Off.command.on.the.Volume.Up.key.so.that. Mute.will.be.released.immediately.when.Volume.Up.is.pressed,.to.avoid.blasting..To.do.so,.proceed.as.follows: 1.. Right.click.the.Volume.Up.key.(it.turns.dark.blue).and.go.to.“Insert EZ-Pad Mute Relay Command”.on.the.pop-up.. Left.click.on.“Zone - Mute Off (De-Energized)”.using.the.same.method.as.illustrated.in.Figure 45. 2.. “Zone - Mute Off (De-Energized)“ now.appears.on.the.Command.List..Select.the.“Zone - Mute Off (De- Energized)“.command.line.and.drag.and.drop.it.to.be.ahead.of.the.Volume.Up.command.

• Page 60: Learning Ir Commands

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 59 LEARNING IR COMMANDS There.will.be.times.when.commands.for.certain.brands.or.models.will.not.be.found.in.the.EZ-Tools.IR.Command.Library..EZ- Tools.can.easily.learn.such.commands.and.make.them.part.of.the.internal.Command.Library..The.IR.Learning.Sensor.system. of.the.LTM-1.0.(optional).allows.IR.command.learning.in.conjunction.with.EZ-Tools..Proceed.as.follows:. USING THE LTM-0018.0 LEARNING SENSOR SYSTEM The.LTM-1.0.Learning.Test.Module.(See Figure 9),.as.an.Installer’ s .tool,.permits.the.learning.of.IR.codes.and.performs.other. special.functions.in.the.shop,.before.programming.the.MZC-88.or.other.SpeakerCraft.models. LEARNING IR COMMANDS 1.. Connect.the.PC.running.EZ-Tools.DB9 COM Port,.via.the.3.5mm Plug Transfer Cable,.to.the.LTM-1.0’ s .CONTROL PORT..(Refer.to.Figure 49.for.connections..Use.the.USB/Serial Adapter.with.the.3.5mm Plug Transfer Cable.for.

• Page 61: Existing.brands

  Page 60 MZC-88 Installation Instructions 7... When.done,.click.OK.and.the.New.Commands.will.all.be.placed.in.and.appear.below.the.New.Model.Folder.in.the. CMD.Library. 8... To Learn a Command:.First.have.the.“teaching”.remote.ready.and.pointed.directly.at.the.LEARNING SENSOR.on. the.LTM-1.0.(spaced.about.1”.away)..Set.the.SENSE.switch.to.LO..(This.switch.may.need.to.be.set.to.HI.if.the.teaching. remote.has.weak.output.) 9... Next,.left.click.the.desired.command.and.press.F00180018.(or.right.click.the.desired.command.and.left.click.“Capture IR Command” in.the.pop.up)..(See.Figure 34)..An.“IR Command Capture”.pop-up.will.appear. 10... A t.this.point,.press.and.hold.the.corresponding.key.on.the.“teaching”.remote.until.the.green.ACTIVITY.INDICATOR.on.the. LTM-1.0.turns.off..The.word.“Capturing…”.and.two.bars.in.the.pop-up.show.progress..About.5.seconds.are.allowed.to. capture.the.command..If.the.command.is.learned,.the.words.“Capture Successful”.appear.momentarily.and.the.com- mand.name.in.the.list.will.turn.RED..If.not,.“Capture Unsuccessful”.appears.and.the.command.name.remains.BLACK. Figure 47 Figure 48 Capture.IR.(or.Press.F12) Test.IR.(or.Press.F9) 11... T o.test the command,.left.click.the.command.and.press.F9.(or.right.click.the.command.and.left.click.“Test Command”...

• Page 62: Programming Learning Remotes With Ez-code System Commands

  PROGRAMMING LEARNING REMOTES WITH EZ-CODE SYSTEM COMMANDS The.EZ-Pad.system.has.a.unique.capability.whereby.commands.programmed.into.a.keypad.project.can.be.executed.by.a. learning.remote.control..Special.SpeakerCraft.EZ-Code.key.commands.can.be.taught.to.such.remotes,.which,.when.executed. from.the.remote,.will.control.the.Audio/Video.system.as.if.the.keys.on.the.EZ-Pads.themselves.were.being.pressed. These.EZ-Code.commands.are.actually.single.commands.that.trigger.the.actual.IR.command(s).programmed.under.the.related. EZ-Pad.key..This.is.a.decided.advantage.in.that.long.macros.under.EZ-Pad.keys.do.not.have.to.be.stored.and.executed.by.the. handheld.remote. When.programmed,.the.EZ-Code.commands.from.the.remote,.in.IR.form,.are.picked.up.by.the.IR.Receiver.in.the.MKP-8.1. Keypad,.or.a.separate.IR.Receiver.(i.e.,.IRC-4.0).in.the.room.connected.to.the.same.IR.bus.as.the.keypad.(+12V,.IR.IN,.GND).. Sources.selected.by.the.remote.with.EZ-Code.commands.will.be.tracked.and.indicated.automatically.on.the.keypad’ s .lighted. Source.buttons..(i.e..select.CD.with.the.remote,.and.the.CD.Source.key.on.the.EZ-Pad.will.illuminate.Red.) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE First,.complete.all.MZC-88.system.programming..Once.that.is.done,.plug.the.3.5mm Plug Transfer Cable.into.the. CONTROL PORT.of.the.LTM-0018.0.Learn/Test.Module.as.shown.in.Figure 49..Then.proceed.as.follows: Figure 49 Programming.Learning.Remotes 1.. Launch.the.MZC-88.project.in.EZ-Tools..Left.click.a.Zone,.such.as.Zone.2.under.Project.Content.and.left.click.a.Source. key.(i.e..SAT). 2.. Point.the.learning.remote.directly.at.the.BLASTER.EMITTERS.on.the.LTM-0018.0.(spaced.2”.to.3').and.activate.the.learn. mode..A.SpeakerCraft.EazyR-2.Learning.Remote.will.be.used.for.example.in.this.exercise. 3.. To.place.the.EazyR-2.in.learn mode,.first.press.the.desired.Source.key.on.the.EazyR-2.(i.e..SAT). 4.. Press.and.hold.the.SETUP.key.until.the.red.LED.flashes.twice,.then.release.
• Page 63 Page 60018 MZC-88 Installation Instructions 5.. Press.the.numbers.9-7-5..The.LED.will.flash.twice.after.the.5. 6.. Press.and.release.the.remote.key.to.be.learned.to.(in.this.case,.the.INPUT.button)..The.LED.will.flash.rapidly,.awaiting. the.command.to.be.stored..NOTE:.About.5.seconds.are.allowed.to.act.at.this.point..If.the.remote.times.out,.simply. repeat.the.procedure.from.Step.4. 7.. In.EZ-Tools,.left.click.the.desired.key.(in.this.case.the.Source.key.SAT).and.press F8.(or.right.click.the.Source.key.then. left.click.“TX Key’ s IR Code”.in.the.pop-up)..This.will.transmit.the.SAT.key’ s .IR.EZ-Code.to.the.learning.remote..(Refer.to. Figure 50) Figure 50 Transmitting.Key’ s .EZ-Code.to.learning.Remote.(or.Press.F8) 8.. If.successful,.the.LED.on.the.remote.will.stop.flashing.and.blink.twice..If.unsuccessful,.the.LED.will.stop.flashing.and. blink.one.time.long. 9.. Repeat.steps.6.through.8.for.all.remaining.function.keys.for.control.of.that.particular.Source..If.the.learn.mode.times. out,.repeat.from.step.4. 10... R epeat.from.step.6.for.each.additional.Source.key.and.all.related.function.keys..If.the.Learn.mode.times.out,.repeat. from.step.4.to.select.the.new.Source. NOTE 0018:.The.EazyR-2.is.not.capable.of.recording.IR.commands.under.the.Source.buttons.and.that.is.the.reason.for.

• Page 64: Ez-code.group.settings

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 63 EZ-CODE GROUP SETTINGS In.rare.instances,.other.components.might.respond.to.(or.be.“stepped.on”.by).one.or.more.of.these.EZ-Code.key.commands.. If.this.happens,.the.EZ-Code.Group.can.be.changed.to.a.different.EZ-Code.Command.Group..To.do.so,.proceed.as.follows: 1.. Click.MZC-88.under.Project Content.to.open.the.MZC-88 Setup.window. 2.. Click.the.Misc..tab,.then.the.down.arrow.under.EZ-Code Group. 3.. Select.a.different.EZ-Code.Group.number.(i.e.,.02.instead.of.00..00.is.the.default.selection)..Click.Apply..(Refer.to.Figure Figure 50018 Changing.the.EZ-Code.Group.Number 4.. Click.DOWNLOAD.on.the.Toolbar.to.make.the.new.EZ-Code.Group.effective.in.the.MZC-88. 5.. Repeat.the.programming.procedures,.previous,.for.all.keys.on.all.Remotes.in.all.zones.to.incorporate.the.new.Code. Group. PROGRAMMING LEARNING REMOTES WITH LIBRARY IR COMMANDS Learning.remotes.can.be.programmed.with.any.of.the.normal.IR.commands.from.the.EZ-Tools.Command.Library..Set.up.the. LTM-0018.0.system.as.in.Figure 49.and.proceed.as.follows: PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE 1.. Launch.any.project.in.EZ-Tools..Left.click.the.CMD LIBRARY.and.choose.the.Brand.

• Page 65: Templates

  Page 64 MZC-88 Installation Instructions 7.. Press.the.numbers.9-7-5..The.LED.will.flash.twice.after.the.5. 8.. Press.and.release.the.remote.key.to.learn.be.learned.to.(i.e.,.the.INPUT.button.for.the.POWER.ON.code)..The.LED.will. flash.rapidly,.awaiting.the.command.to.be.stored.. NOTE:.About.5.seconds.are.allowed.to.act.at.this.point..If.the.remote.times.out,.repeat.the.procedure.from.Step.6. 9.. In.EZ-Tools,.left.click.the.desired.code.(in.this.case.POWER.ON).and.press.F9.(or.right.click.the.command.then.left.click. “Test Command”.in.the.pop-up)..(Refer.to.Figure 50018).This.will.transmit.the.IR.Code.to.the.learning.remote.. Figure 50018 Using.Test.Command.(F9).to.“Teach”.Learning.Remotes 10... I f.successful,.the.LED.on.the.remote.will.stop.flashing.and.blink.twice..If.unsuccessful,.the.LED.will.stop.flashing.and. blink.one.time.long. 11... R epeat.steps.6.or.8.through.10,.as.needed,.for.all.remaining.keys.to.be.programmed. TEMPLATES To.save.time.on.new.projects,.use.“Save.As”.in.the.EZ-Tools.File.Menu.to.save.existing.projects.under.different.file.names.. Doing.so.allows.existing.files.to.be.used.as.“Templates”.for.new.projects.that.have.similar.programming. In.addition,.EZ-Tools.provides.for.the.use.of.specific.Templates.to.shorten.individual.Source.and.Icon.Layout.programming. times.within.any.given.project. Source Templates The.Source.programming.that.has.been.done.for.any.MZC-88.project.saved.in.EZ-Tools,.can.be.exported..for.use.in.other. MZC-88.projects..When.doing.this,.every.command,.macro,.etc.,.that.has.been.programmed.under.a.Source.bank.for.all. Numeric.and.Function.keys,.will.be.saved.as.a.Template,.including.any.commands.under.the.Source.key.itself. When.Imported.into.a.new.project,.the.programming.can.be.used.as.is,.or.small.changes.can.be.made,.as.necessary,.to.fit. the.particular.needs.of.the.new.project..Proceed.as.follows:...

• Page 66: Exporting.source.banks.as.template.files

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 65 EXPORTING SOURCE BANKS AS TEMPLATE FILES 1.. Open.the.project.from.which.Source.programming.will.be.exported..Click.on.the.EZ-Pad.icon.in.the.desired.zone.(i.e.,. Zone.2).under.Project Content. 2.. Right.click.the.desired.Source.button.and.click.“Export Source to Template…”.from.the.pop-up..(See.Figure 53) Figure 53 Exporting.a.Source.To.a.Template 3.. At.this.point,.type.a.File.name.to.identify.that.particular.Source.Template.(i.e.,.“CD.Player”).and.click.Save..This.will.add. the.file.to.the.Source.Folder.in.the.Templates.subdirectory..(Refer.to.Figure 54) Figure 54 Saving.a.Source.Template.File 4.. Repeat.this.for.each.Source.bank.to.be.saved.as.a.Source.Template. IMPORTING SOURCE BANK TEMPLATE FILES 1.. Start.a.new.project.by.creating.a.new.project.file.name.and.assign.the.basic.keypad.configurations.with.SOURCE SETUP.and.ZONE SETUP..(Open.a.New.Project.and.setup.the.zones.and.keypads.)

• Page 67: Icon.templates

  Page 66 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Figure 55 Importing.a.Source.Template 3.. Left.click.on.the.file.to.be.imported.(i.e.,.SAT.Receiver),.and.then.Open..A.prompt.will.appear.that.notes.the.import.assumes. identical.locations.for.all.function.buttons.as.they.existed.in.the.previous.project.from.which.the.template.was.created,.and. that.every.button.under.this.source.will.be.overwritten.(with.the.template.commands)..Click.Yes. 4.. The.new.Source.bank.has.all.the.programming.loaded.with.all.data.that.exists.in.the.template.file. 5.. Repeat.this.for.each.Source.Bank.Template.to.be.imported. CAUTION:.If.a.new.project.has.different.Source.assignments.for.the.SOURCE.INPUTS.and.the.DOORBELL/STATUS.INPUTS,. those.changes.will.need.be.made.manually,.to.have.correct.selection.and.IR.control.of.Sources.and.correct.synchronization. for.Power.Management.if.the.Doorbell/Status.Inputs.are.used.for.Power.Management. ICON TEMPLATES EZ-Pad.Icon.files.can.be.made.into.templates..In.addition,.EZ-Tools.comes.with.an.EZ-Pad.Default.Layout.template.that. matches.the.buttons.that.are.factory.pre-installed.on.the.actual.MKP-8.1.Keypads.included.with.the.MZC-88. NOTE:. These. Icon. Templates. import. and. export. Icon. sets. only,. not. command. sets.. Also,. icon. templates. apply. to.

• Page 68: Importing.icon.template.files

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 67 3.. This.will.add.the.file.to.the.Icon.folder.in.the.Templates.subdirectory. 4.. Repeat.this.for.each.Zone.to.be.saved.as.an.Icon.Template. IMPORTING ICON TEMPLATE FILES 1.. Start.a.new.project.by.creating.a.new.project.file.name.and.assign.the.basic.configurations.with.SOURCE SETUP.and. ZONE SETUP..(Open.a.New.Project.and.setup.the.zones.and.keypads.) 2.. Once.a.zone.has.been.configured.with.one.or.more.keypad.gangs.(without.icons.on.the.numeric.or.function.buttons),. click.the.“<--- ICONS”.(Import).symbol.in.the.Toolbar..(Refer.to.Figure 57) Figure 57 Importing.an.Icon.Layout.Template.File 3.. Left. click. on. the. Icon. Template. File. to. be. Imported. (i.e.,. “JonesHmZone2”. or. the. “EZ-Pad. Default. Layout”),. and. then.

• Page 69: Timeout.programming

  3.. Just.to.the.right,.adjust.Timeout (Sec.).to.the.preferred.time.value..A.value.of.8.to.10.seconds.may.be.considered.typical,. to.allow.enough.time.to.hear.or.see.the.doorbell.event.without.interrupting.the.viewed.or.listened-to.program.for.too. long..Click.Apply..Refer.to.Figure 58. Figure 58 Selecting.and.Adjusting.Doorbell.Timeout 4.. Under.Project Content,.click.EVENTS SETUP,.then.scroll.down.and.click.to.highlight..Doorbell Trigger #0018. 5.. Click.MZC-88 CMDs.tab.and.double.click.Audio Routing Commands. 6.. Double.click.Zone 0018 Audio Page, Zone 0018 Audio Page, Zone 3 Audio Page,.etc.,.until.the.commands.for.the.zones. to.receive.a.paging.signal.triggered.by.Doorbell.#1.appear.in.the.Doorbell Trigger #0018 Command list..Refer.to.Figure Figure 59 Applying.Audio.Page.Commands.to.Doorbell.Triggers...
• Page 70 The.Video.and.Audio.program.material.currently.in.progress.(Source).will.be.interrupted. b). The.doorbell.or.paging.signals.will.play.for.10.seconds,.then.return.to.the.previous.program.(Source). c). Subsequent.triggers.will.initiate.the.page.action.again. MOMENTARY PAGE PROGRAMMING Use.this.type.of.programming.to.have.the.page.interrupt.the.viewed.or.listened-to.program.for.only.as.long.as.the.paging. trigger.voltage.remains.high.at.the.DOORBELL/STATUS.IN.jacks,.such.as.for.telephone.or.microphone.“push-to-talk”.paging. To.do.so.proceed.as.follows: 1.. Under.Project Content,.click.MZC-88.to.open.the.MZC-88 Setup.window. 2.. Click.the.Misc..tab.and.select.Doorbell.under.Doorbell/Status In Jack #0018.. 3.. Just.to.the.right,.select.0.(zero.Sec.).in.the.Timeout (Sec.).list..Click.Apply..Refer.to.Figure 60. Figure 60 Selecting.and.Adjusting.Time.0.for.Momentary.Page.Action 4.. Repeat.steps.2.and.3.for.Doorbell/Status In Jack #0018.to.have.the.system.respond.to.a.2 .paging.input.as.well. 5.. Refer.to.Steps.5 - 8.under.Timeout Programming.above,.to.apply.the.Audio and Video Page commands.to.the.

• Page 71: Momentary.page.programming

  Page 70 MZC-88 Installation Instructions This.completes.Momentary.Page.Programming..The.MZC-88.will.now.interrupt.normal.program.(Source).with.the.Page.signal. when.the.trigger.voltage.goes.high.and.remains.high..It.then.reverts.back.to.the.original.program.immediately.after.the.Page. is.over.(trigger.goes.low). DIRECT DOOR VIEWING/LISTENING The.Video.and.Audio.Page.commands.can.also.be.placed.under.Source.or.Function.keys..This.allows.direct.viewing.or.listening. to.a.door.camera/mic..with.one.button.press...Apply.the.Audio.&.Video.Page.commands.to.the.keys.to.be.used.for.Door. Viewing/Listening.in.the.same.manner.as.steps.5.-.8.under.Timeout Programming.above. PROGRAMMING MZC-88 INTERNAL COMMANDS Each.MZC-88.Zone.has.a.preamp,.A/V.input.switching,.a.stereo.digital.power.amplifier.and.a.full.set.of.internal.commands.to. perform.all.of.the.functions.related.thereto..These.commands.are.internal.logic.code,.not.IR.commands.and.are.located.under. the.CMD MZC-88 CMDs.tab.in.EZ-Tools...Since.the.MZC-88.and.EZ-Tools.come.with.a.factory.installed.default.project,.most.of. these.commands.are.already.in.place..When.using.the.“MZC88DEF1.etp”.default.project.as.a.base,.commands.can.be.added. or.altered.as.needed,.to.customize.it.to.a.specific.application.and.thus.greatly.reduce.programming.time. The.MZC-88.Internal.Commands.are.divided.into.the.following.groups: •.Audio.Level.Commands. •.Tone.Commands •.Tier.Programming •.Audio.Routing.Commands •.Video.Routing.Commands. •.Contact.Closure..Commands. Refer.to.Figure 48.. Figure 60018 MZC-88.Internal.(non.IR).Commands When.MZC-88.Internal.Commands.are.placed.on.a.key’ s .Command.list,.they.are.prefixed.by.a.large.red.asterisk.(*).symbol.as.
• Page 72 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 70018 Figure 60018 Placing.MZC-88.Internal.Commands.on.Key.a.Command.List Internal.Commands.are.placed.in.the.Command List.for.a.given.key.in.the.same.way.as.IR.commands. 1.. Select.the.desired.Zone, Source.and.Key.for.the.command,.such.as.Volume Up... 2.. Double.left.click..Zone 0018 Volume Up.to.place.it.in.the.Command.List..See.Figure 60018. 3.. Repeat.this.procedure.for.other.commands.for.Zones,.Sources.and.Keys,.as.required.. NOTE: Zone Preset Level Commands.can.be.placed.on.any.key.where.a.specified.fixed.Volume.level.is.to.occur..For. instance,.instead.of.programming.the.MUTE.key.as.a.designated.Mute.key,.a.Zone.Preset.level.of.–30dB.could.be.placed. on.it.instead.(or.some.other.desired.level)..In.this.case.the.volume.would.be.reduced.to.a.low.background.level,.rather. than.a.full-off.mute. Another.application.for.a.Zone.Preset.would.be.a.Zone Volume Turn-ON level..It.could.be.placed.under.Zone_Turning ON.in.the.EVENTS SETUP.so.that.it.would.apply.to.all.Sources.within.a.Zone.with.minimum.programming..This.is.particularly. useful.to.drive.a.constant.audio.level.into.2.or.more.rooms.within.a.Zone.using.Wall.Volume.Controls.for.individual.room. volume.. Removing. the. Volume. commands. from. the. keypads. in. these. rooms. will. help. avoid. multiple. volume. actions. (i.e..

• Page 73: Tone.commands

  Page 70018 MZC-88 Installation Instructions 1.. Under.Project Content,.left.click.EVENTS SETUP.and.then.Zone 0018 Turning ON.(or.other.Zone). 2.. Under.MZC-88 CMDs,.double.left.click.Zone 0018 Preset –6dB.to.place.it.on.the.Command List.for.Zone 0018 Turning ON.. Refer.to.Figure 63.. NOTE:.Any.Preset.value.can.be.used..Be.sure.to.avoid.overdriving.the.Zone.power.amplifier.driving.the.speakers.in.the. individual.rooms. 3.. Delete.Volume.UP/Down.commands.that.may.already.exist.from.the.keypads.in.the.rooms.in.this.Zone. 4.. Repeat.this.process.for.any.other.Zone.to.have.this.same.action. TONE COMMANDS These.commands.permit.programming.of.Bass.and.Treble.Tone.Control.actions.under.specific.keys..They.consist.of.Bass.Up,. Bass.Down,.Bass.Flat,.Treble.Up,.Treble.Down.and.Treble.Flat.for.each.zone..There.are.no.tone.controls.programmed.in.the. pre-configured.“MZC88DEF0018.etp”.default.project,.as.all.Source/Function.Buttons.are.designated.as.Sources..An.MKP-8.1.with. six.Sources.or.less,.can.have.the.two.unused.buttons.configured.as.Treble.and.Bass,.otherwise.buttons.on.an.NKP-1.0.(numeric). or.FKP-1.0.(function).keypad.will.need.to.be.used..To.configure.tone.controls.in.the.keypad.system,.proceed.as.follows: The.UP/DOWN.keys.on.the.NKP-1.0,.the.Cursor.UP/DOWN.keys.on.the.FKP-1.0.or.the.Volume.keys.on.the.MKP-8.1.can.be. used.to.control.the.Bass.and.Treble.up/down.actions...To.do.so.will.require.the.programming.of.Tiering Commands.on.
• Page 74 9.. Left.click.Tier 3.under.Button Properties,.then.double.left.click.Zone 8 Treble Flat.from.the.MZC-88 CMDs Tab/Tone Commands list..This.will.cause.the.2 .press.of.the.TREBLE.key.to.execute.the.Treble.Flat.function..This.completes.the. TREBLE.key.programming. 10.. The.next.step.is.to.program.the.UP/DOWN.keys.using.the.FKP-1.0.cursor.UP/DOWN.buttons.for.Bass.and.Treble.up/down. action..(The.Volume.UP/Down.buttons.on.the.MKP-8.1.or.UP/DOWN.buttons.on.the.NKP-1.0.can.also.be.used.) 11.. Left.click.the.UP.key.then.Tier 0018.under.Button Properties.. 12.. Double.left.click.Zone 8 Bass Up.from.the.MZC-88 CMDs Tab/Tone Commands list..This.places.the.Zone 8 Bass Up. command.on.Tier 0018 of.the..UP.key..This.will.allow.the.UP.key.to.increase.Bass.Boost.after.1 .pressing.the.BASS.key. Figure 65 Placing.Zone.1.Bass.Flat.Command 13.. Repeat.steps.11.&.12,.but.this.time.place.Zone 8 Bass Down.on.Tier 0018.of.the.DOWN.key..This.will.allow.the.DOWN.key. to.decrease.Bass.Boost.after.1 .pressing.the.BASS.key.

• Page 75: Audio.routing.commands

  1.. Left.click.the.SAT.key.then.the.MZC-88 CMDs.tab. 2.. Open.the.Audio Routing Commands.list.and.double.left.click.ZONE 0018 Audio 0018..This.puts.Audio 0018.along.with.Video 3.in.the.Command List..Refer.to.Figure 66. Figure 66 Audio.2.Routing.to.Source.3 3.. Right.click.and.delete.the.Zone 0018 Audio 3.command.(existing.from.the.default.project). 4.. Left.click.the.MZC-88 CMDs.tab..Open.the.Built-In Tuner Commands List.and.Tuner Presets List..Double.left.click.the. Preset.tuned.to.the.desired.radio.station,.in.this.example,.Tuner 0018, Preset 00180..Select.and.Drag.the.Tuner.Preset.command. up.the.Command.List.and.place.it.under.the.Zone.Video.Routing.command. 5.. If.not.already.in.the.SAT.key.Command.List,.add.a.Zone.1,.Mute.OFF.command.to.the.bottom.of.the.list.from.the.MZC-88. CMDs.list,.under.Audio.Level.Commands. 6.. Repeat.this.procedure.for.other.Zones.if.desired.and.Download.to.the.MZC-88.

• Page 76: Video.routing.commands

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 75 Audio Page Commands Refer.to.the.Doorbell/Page Programming.section. Audio Clear Commands Use.the.Audio.Clear.Command.when.using.a.Source.Key.to.monitor.a.video.only.source.such.as.surveillance.camera..If.a. zone.switches.sources,.and.the.last.source.selected.was.an.A/V.source,.if.a.video.only.source.is.selected,.the.previous.source’ s . audio.will.continue.to.play..Audio.Clear.will.“clear”.the.previous.audio.routing.command.so.only.the.new.video.signal.will.be. active. VIDEO ROUTING COMMANDS These.commands.have.the.same.flexibility.for.Video.routing.as.the.previous.Audio.Routing.Commands.have.for.Audio..They. allow.assigning.any.Source.video.signal.to.any.Zone.Source.key..They.are.included.in.the.default.“MZC-88DEF .etp”.project.and. would.normally.not.need.to.be.changed...Programming.Video.Routing.Commands.is.done.with.the.same.procedure.as.Audio. Routing..The.Video.Routing.Commands.can.be.found.under.the.MZC-88.CMDs.tab,.Video.Routing.Commands. CONTACT CLOSURE COMMANDS These.commands.operate.the.two.Contact.Closure.Relays..See.Item.2.Figure 4.for.location.and.other.details...Refer.also.to. Figure 67..Definition.of.the.4.commands.are.as.follows: Figure 67 Contact.Closure.Commands Contact Closure #0018/0018 – Open...When.one.of.these.commands.is.sent,.the.associated.relay.contacts.will.open.and.stay.open.

• Page 77: Mzc-88 Setup Menus

  5.. When.finished.making.selections,.add.identifying.information.for.each.source.component.in.the.fields.under.Description,. such.as.make,.model,.etc.,.for.future.reference..Refer.to.Figure 68. MISC. The.settings.under.this.tab.include;.EZ-Code Group,.MZC-88 System Configuration.and.Doorbell/Status ….. EZ-CODE GROUP In.rare.instances,.other.components.might.respond.to.(or.be.“stepped.on”.by).one.or.more.EZ-Code.key.commands.when. taught.to.and.used.with.learning.remotes..If.this.happens,.the.EZ-Code.Group.can.be.changed.to.a.different.one..To.do.so,. refer. to. EZ-Code Group Settings. under. the. “Programming Learning Remotes With EZ-Code System Commands”. section. In.addition,.when using multiple MZC-88’ s for Zone Expansion.that.also.use.EZ-Code.key.commands.in.learning.remotes,. each.MZC-88.should.use.a.different.EZ-Code Group Setting..This.is.necessary.to.prevent.commands.from.learning.remotes. in.one.MZC-88.group.from.controlling.the.same.zones.in.the.other.MZC-88.groups..

• Page 78: Mzc-88 System Configuration For Zone Expansion

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 77 MZC-88 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FOR ZONE EXPANSION These.settings.consist.of:. 0018 MZC-88 (Standalone), 0018 MZC-88s (M,S0018), 3 MZC-88s (M,S0018,S0018), 4 MZC-88s (M,S0018,S0018,S3), Refer.to.Figure 69. Figure 69 EZ-Codes.&.MZC-88.System.Configuration.(Zone.Expansion).Settings These.System.settings.are.necessary.when.using.multiple.MZC-88’ s .for.Zone.Expansion... 0018 MZC-88(Standalone).is.the.default.setting.for.use.of.a.single.MZC-88.(8.Zones)...For.multiple.MZC-88’ s .use.the.following. selections,.depending.on.the.total.number.of.desired.zones,.as.follows: 0018 MZC-88s (M,S0018).(setting.for.00186 Zones.total) 3 MZC-88s (M,S0018,S0018).(setting.for.00184 Zones.total)

• Page 79: Available.sources:.(check.to.enable.in.this.zone)

  Page 78 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Figure 70 Zone.Naming 2.. Click.Apply...The.name.will.now.appear.next.to.the.Zone.number.under.ZONE SETUP.within.Project Content...Refer. to Figure 70. 3.. Repeat.steps.1.&.2.for.each.zone.and.name.them.as.desired.. AVAILABLE SOURCES: (CHECK TO ENABLE IN THIS ZONE) The.list.of.Sources.shown.under.this.heading.are.those.that.have.been.assigned.under.SOURCE SETUP. 1.. If.programming.from.scratch,.click.to.check.each.Source.that.is.to.be.available.in.a.given.zone. 2.. If.working.from.a.default.project.and.a.particular.Source.is.not.to.be.available.in.a.given.Zone,.or.to.change.Source.keys. to.Function.keys,.un-check.them.here...Refer.to.Figure 70018.. Figure 70018 Unchecked.Sources.for.use.as.Functions 3.. Click.Apply. 4.. To.use.the.two.empty.keys.as.Function.keys,.click.each.one.in.turn.and.place.the.desired.function.symbol.on.the.keys.from.

• Page 80: Whole.house/mute

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 79 Figure 70018 Changing.Source.Keys.to.Function.Keys 1.. Finish.by.adding.the.appropriate.command(s).from.the.CMD Library.and/or.MZC-88 CMD Lists.to.the.Button.Properties. Command List.for.the.function.key(s).just.added. WHOLE HOUSE/MUTE This.tab.of.Zone # Setup.includes.Whole House/Party Mode.and.Mute Key Functionality.settings..Refer.to.Figure 73. Figure 73 Whole.House.Party.and.Mute.Key.Settings WHOLE HOUSE/PARTY MODE These. settings. determine. whether. a. Zone. is. allowed. to. initiate. and/or. ignore. Whole. House/Party. Mode. key. presses.. See.

• Page 81: Events Setup

  Page 80 MZC-88 Installation Instructions 1.. Check.“This Zone Ignores Other Zone Initiations”.to.have.the.selected.zone.NOT.respond.to.whole.house/party.mode. key.presses.of.other.zones.(i.e.,.a.room.such.as.a.baby’ s .room.to.be.kept.quiet.during.a.whole-house.party). 2.. Checking.both.of.these.will.allow.the.selected.zone.to.send.party.mode.commands,.but.not.accept.party.mode.commands. from.other.Zones. 3.. Click.Apply. Mute Key Functionality 1.. These.selections.allow.either.the.MZC-88.Internal Preamp Muting.or.the.external.EZ-Pad Relay Speaker Muting.to.be. controlled.by.the.designated.Mute.key.in.a.Zone. 2.. Click.Apply. For.more.information.on.this.functionality,.refer.to.the.“Muting Relays”.section.. EVENTS SETUP This.feature.permits.the.programming.of.System.and.Zone.functions.that.occur.with.ON/OFF.and.other.specialized.events.. It.allows.functions.such.as.Power.OFF.macros.to.be.programmed.in.one.place,.rather.than.having.to.place.such.commands. under.many.keypad.key.locations..It.can.also.result.in.much.shorter.macros.to.reduce.execution.times.of.Power.OFF.events.

• Page 82: System.turning.off.(last.zone.off)

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 80018 Figure 75 Placing.Commands.on.Source.Outputs.For.System.ON 5.. Other.commands.could.also.be.placed.here.such.as.channel.numbers.to.tune.the.SAT.or.a.tuner.to.a.specific.channel.every. time.it.turns.ON. 6.. Repeat.steps.3,.4.and.5.for.each.Source.as.required. NOTE:.If.preferable,.place.Power.ON.commands.under.each.Source.key.of.the.keypad.rather.than.under.Events.as.just. illustrated...Programming.under.the.Source.keys.would.turn.Source.components.ON.only.as.needed.rather.than.all.at.once. (saving.power,.for.example,.if.only.the.tuner.is.played.all.day,.and.will.assure.that.components.that.turn.off.after.a.certain. amount.of.time.of.inactivity,.will.be.activated.when.selected). SYSTEM TURNING OFF (LAST ZONE OFF) In.a.similar.manner,.all.Source.IR.Outputs.can.be.programmed.to.execute.OFF.or.other.related.commands.when.the.last.Zone. is.turned.OFF ..This.would.occur.when.a.designated.Zone.PWR.button.is.pressed.on.the.keypad.of.the.last.Zone.to.go.OFF ,.or. is.pressed.and.held.for.more.than.2.seconds.even.when.other.Zones.are.still.ON.(Whole.House.OFF)..1.. To.access,.click.EVENTS SETUP.under.the.Project Content.tab. 2.. Double.click.System Turning OFF (Last Zone OFF).in.the.Events Setup.pop-up..A.list.of.Source.Outputs.1.through.8.

• Page 83: Zone.turning.on.&.zone.turning.off.events

  ZONE TURNING ON & ZONE TURNING OFF EVENTS This.part.of.Events.programming.relates.to.zones,.such.as.the.powering.ON.or.OFF.of..external.IR.controlled.power. amplifiers.or.other.devices.dedicated.to.specific.zones...It.is.also.the.place.to.program.audio.preset.levels.to.have.zones.come. on.at.a.specific.volume.level...For.more.information.in.this.regard,.see.Audio Level Commands.under.the.Programming MZC-88 Internal Commands.section... 1.. To.access,.click.EVENTS SETUP.under.the.Project Content.tab. 2.. Click.Zone 0018 Turning ON.in.the.Events Setup.pop-up.. IR.Commands.placed.on.the.Command List.will.be.sent.from.the.respective.ZONE IR OUT.jacks.on.the.MZC-88.back. panel..An.emitter.connected.here.would.turn.ON.or.otherwise.control.the.respective.device.(amplifier).when.the.zone. is.turned.ON..Internal.(non.IR).commands,.such.as.a.Preset.level,.will.be.directed.to.and.set.the.volume.of.the.MZC-88. preamp.for.that.zone... 3.. For.instance,.place.a.Zone 0018 Preset –6dB.command.on.the.Command List.by.double.left.clicking.it.from.the.Audio Level Commands.under.the.MZC-88 CMDs.tab.. 4.. Double.left.click.a.POWER ON.IR.command.from.the.CMD Library.for.a.typical.IR.controlled.amplifier,.placing.it.on.the.

• Page 84: Doorbell.triggers.#1.and.#2

  .section.for.details. PARTY MODE START-UP Internal.MZC-88.commands.(IR.Commands.not.permitted).placed.here.will.be.executed.only.when.a.Source.button.is.pressed. and.held.for.longer.than.2.seconds.for.Whole House Party Mode..This.is.useful,.for.instance,.to.have.all.of.the.Zones.in. Party.Mode.to.come.up.to.the.same.volume.level.or.to.different.levels,.if.desired...Other.MZC-88.internal.commands.could.be. placed.here.too,.such.as.a.CONTACT.CLOSURE.for.a.lift,.projection.screen,.drapes,.lights,.etc..To.program.preset.levels,.proceed. as.follows: 1.. To.access,.click.EVENTS SETUP.under.the.Project Content.tab. 2.. Click.Party Mode Start-Up.in.the.Events Setup.pop-up.. 3.. From.the.Audio Level Commands.under.the.MZC-88 CMDs.tab,.double.click.Zone 0018 Preset +0018dB.(or.any.other.Preset. value).to.place.it.on.the.Command.list..Refer.to.Figure 78. Figure 78 Placing.Zone.Preset.Level.Commands.for.Party.Mode.Start-Up 1.. Repeat.step.3.for.each.of.the.other.Zone.Presets.as.desired.. Now,.when.pressing.a.Source.Button.for.longer.than.2.seconds.to.initiate.Party.Mode,.all.zones.will.come.on.at.the.audio. volume.levels.just.programmed.. NOTE:.It.may.be.necessary.to.download,.test.and.repeat.the.above.steps.several.times.to.set.the.“just.right”.volume.levels.in. all.zones..

• Page 85: Zone Expansion

  Page 84 MZC-88 Installation Instructions ZONE EXPANSION Multiple.MZC-88’ s .can.be.linked.together.to.provide.up.to.30018 zones.(4.MZC-88’ s ).for.large.installations...Refer.to.Section:. Expanded Systems.for.information.regarding.installation.considerations,.connections.and.configuration. PROGRAMMING FOR ZONE EXPANSION The.programming.for.the.MZC-88.Master.and.Slave.units.is.done.in.EZ-Tools.as.follows: 1.. Before.programming,.be.sure.to.have.the.latest.version.of.EZTools,.which.can.be.found.at.www.speakercraft.com 2.. Launch.EZ-Tools.and.create.a.Filename.for.a.project.in.the.normal.manner.(i.e.,.JonesHomeExpansion.etp)..This.could.be. a.project.file.previously.programmed.for.just.8.Zones.and.the.Jones’.have.decided.to.add.more.zones.in.an.expanded. system.. 3.. Under.Project Content,.click.MZC-88,.then.Misc..in.the.MZC-88 Setup.pop.up...Refer.to.Figure 79. Figure 79 Select.MZC-88.Standalone 4.. Under.MZC-88 System Configuration,.select.0018 MZC-88 (Standalone)..Click.Apply.

• Page 86: Downloading.to.master.&.slave.units

  Page 85 7.. Under.MZC-88 System Configuration,.there.are.3.Master/Slave.choices..For.systems.with.9-16.Zones,.select.0018 MZC- 88s (M,S0018)..For.systems.with17-24.Zones,.select.3 MZC-88s (M,S0018,S0018)...For.systems.with.24-32.Zones,.select.4 MZC- 88s (M,S0018,S0018,S3)..Click.Apply. 8.. After.clicking.Apply,.three.actions.will.occur..First,.MZC- 88 - Master.will.appear.just.under.Project Content.. Second,.icons.with.MZC-88 - Slave 0018, Slave 0018,.etc.,.will. appear.near.the.bottom.of.the.list..Refer.to.Figure 80018.. Third,.all.programming.already.done.is.cloned instantly. from.the.Master.to.the.Slave.units.within.EZ-Tools,.saving. a.great.deal.of.programming.time. 9.. At. this. point,. make. customized. changes. (Zone. Names,.

• Page 87: Printing Projects

  Page 86 MZC-88 Installation Instructions PRINTING PROJECTS Projects.can.be.printed.after.completion.of.a.system.installation.to.keep.with.a.client’ s .files,.or.a.project.can.be.printed.at.any. time.during.development.to.more.easily.review.where.commands.are.placed...For.efficient.record.keeping,.enter.the.client’ s . and.installation.company’ s .information.so.that.it.prints.out.with.the.project..Proceed.as.follows: Installation Information In.the.Menu.Bar,.left.click.the.Project menu,.and.then.select.and.left.click.“Installation Information”.in.the.drop-down... Type.in.the.relevant.information.and.click.OK...Refer.to.Figure 80018. Figure 80018 Entering.Project.Installation.Information PRINTING THE PROJECT From.the.File.menu.in.EZ-Tools,.select.Print..Set.up.printer.properties.in.the.usual.manner.and.click.OK...The.project.will.print. out.showing.information.in.the.following.sequence: 1.. Installation.Information,.including.the.Filename.of.the.project. 2.. MZC-88.Properties;.a.list.of.Source.assignments.and.the.EZ-Code.Group.number. Next.are.the.Zone.Properties,.followed.by.Zone.Keypad.Layout.displays..Zone.1.is.shown.first.with.it’ s .Properties,.followed. by.illustrations.of.each.keypad.button.and.the.command.descriptions.next.to.them..See.Figure 83.for.a.typical.printout.of.
• Page 88 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 87 Figure 83 Project.Printout.1st.Page In.the.printout,.two.keypads.are.illustrated..The.left.one.shows.the.actual.icons.as.placed.on.the.keys..The.right.one.is.a.numeric. position.reference.for.each.key.and.is.listed.next.to.the.key.icons.in.the.printout... Key.assignments.can.now.be.reviewed.on.each.page.for.possible.errors.or.extraneous.commands,.or.simply.to.be.used.as.a. hard.copy.record.in.a.client’ s .information.file... NOTE:.Using.Acrobat.Distiller.or.other..pdf.creator,.a..pdf.document.of.the.project.can.be.generated..In.this.way,.the.entire. project.can.be.viewed.on.screen,.without.physically.printing.it.out..To.do.so,.select.“Acrobat Distiller”.in.the.Print.menu.. Click.OK.and.follow.the.prompts..Add.a.filename.for.the..pdf.file.as.would.be.done.in.saving.any.new.file.

• Page 89: Saving And Backing Up Ez-tools Files

  Page 88 MZC-88 Installation Instructions SAVING AND BACKING UP EZ-TOOLS FILES There.are.a.number.of.folders.in.the.EZ-Tools.subdirectory.that.contain.Projects,.IR.Command.Codes.and.Template.data..Such. data.can.be.automatically.stored.to.these.folders.on.the.computer’ s .hard.drive.as.work.is.done.in.EZ-Tools..In.addition,.to.guard. against.the.possible.loss.of.hard.earned.data.in.the.event.of.a.hard.drive.failure,.making.frequent.back-ups.to.a.CD-ROM,.a. backup.hard.drive,.or.other.external.storage.media.is.highly.recommended. AUTOSAVE This.feature.saves.EZ-Tools.project.data.automatically.to.the.computer.hard.drive..The.save.interval.is.adjustable.as.follows: 1.. In.the.Tools menu,.left.click.Options. 2.. Adjust.AutoSave Interval.as.desired.(from.1.to.10.minutes)..Refer.to.Figure 84. Figure 84 Adjusting.AutoSave.Interval Since.AutoSave.on.a.fast.computer.is.virtually.transparent.in.use,.adjusting.it.to.the.fastest.setting.(1.minute).is.recommended. for.best.data.security. CAUTION:.The.0.interval.disables.AutoSave.and.therefore.makes.frequent.file.saving.a.manual.process..In.any.case,..when. closing.EZ-Tools,.the.Save.prompt.will.appear.to.save.new.work.(Ctrl+S).if.the.file.had.not.been.saved. BACK UPS With.the.following.folders.backed.up,.work.can.be.restored.in.the.event.of.a.hard.drive.failure..Proceed.as.follows: 1.. Close.EZ-Tools.(if.open). 2.. From.“My Computer”.double.left.click.C: drive,.then.“Program Files”.

• Page 90: Firmware & Ez-tools Upgrades

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 89 FIRMWARE & EZ-TOOLS UPGRADES A.major.advantage.of.the.EZ-Tools.system.is.that.operational.improvements.or.changes.can.be.implemented,.in.the.field,.at.any. time..The.latest.versions.of.the.Firmware.for.the.MZC-88,.LTM-1.0.Learn/Test.Module,.plus.the.EZ-Tools.Application.software,.are. available.on.the.SpeakerCraft.web.site,.www.speakercraft.com..To.install.updates,.proceed.as.follows: FIRMWARE UPDATES The.first.thing.to.do.before.the.installation,.configuration.or.programming.of.any.SpeakerCraft.control.product,.is.download. the.latest.firmware.for.that.product.from.the.SpeakerCraft.website..This.will.ensure.that.each.product.has.the.latest.functionality. updates.and.fixes..To.do.so,.proceed.as.follows: 1.. Connect.the.“Transfer Cable”.to.the.MZC-88.(or.other.SpeakerCraft.product.-.refer.to.Figure 49). 2.. To.confirm.the.currently.installed.firmware.version,.left.click.“Tools”.in.the.EZ-Tools.Menu.Bar.and.then.“Get Product and Firmware Version”..Refer.to.Figure 86. Figure 86 Observing.Current.Firmware.Version 3.. To.download.the.latest.firmware,.go.to.the.SpeakerCraft.web.site.at.www.speakercraft.com..Left.click.“Downloads”,. then.“Software”..Left.click.on.“Firmware Updater (all models)”..When.downloaded,.the.Updater.will.provide.all.cur- rent.SpeakerCraft.Product.firmware.updates..Refer.to.Figure 87. Figure 87 Downloading.Updates.From.the.SpeakerCraft.Web.site 4..
• Page 91 Page 90 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Figure 88 Figure 89 Firmware.Updater.File.Install.Confirm Firmware.Updater 7.. To.install.the.updated.firmware.in.a.device.(MZC-88,.etc.),.left.click.“Tools”.in.the.EZ-Tools.Menu.Bar.then.select.and.left. click.“Update Product’ s Firmware…”..Refer.to.Figure 90. Figure 90 Updating.Product’ s .Firmware 8.. The..“Firmware Upgrade Wizard”.appears..Refer.to.Figure 90018..Read.the.text.and.left.click.Next. Figure 90018 Firmware.Upgrade.Wizard A.page.showing.the.Product.Model.Number.and.the.new.Firmware.Version.automatically.appears.for.the.connected.device.. Also,.Product,.Firmware.and.Date.information.are.shown,.with.a.list.of.Issues.and.Solutions.that.pertain.to.the.new.firmware. version...Refer.to.Figure 90018... NOTE:.Both.the.Model.Number.and.Firmware.versions.are.selectable.at.this.point..Normally,.unless.reverting.to.an.older. firmware.version,.changes.from.these.selections.would.not.be.made.

• Page 92: Ez-tools.upgrades

  EZ-TOOLS UPGRADES As. with. firmware. upgrades,. check. frequently. to. see. that. the. version. of. EZ-Tools. being. used. is. the. latest. available. before. programming. and. installing. any. SpeakerCraft. control. products. programmed. with. EZ-Tools.. To. do. so,. download. the. latest. version.from.the.SpeakerCraft.web.site...This.will.ensure.availability.of.the.latest.updates.and.functionality..To.do.so,.proceed. as.follows: 1..

• Page 93: Command.library.merges

  Page 90018 MZC-88 Installation Instructions COMMAND LIBRARY MERGES There.may.be.times.when.some.commands.have.been.learned.on.one.computer.(such.as.the.laptop.used.on.the.job.site).that. need.to.be.merged.into.the.Command.Library.on.a.2 .computer.(such.as.the.desktop.computer.used.in.the.office.or.shop). without.overwriting.existing.custom.learned.commands.on.the.2 .computer..In.addition,.updated.Command.Libraries.will. be.made.available,.from.time.to.time,.on.the.SpeakerCraft.web.site..These.can.also.be.merged.into.an.existing.library.without. loosing.custom.learned.commands..To.perform.these.merge.actions,.proceed.as.follows: 1.. On.the.1 .computer,.open.the.EZ-Tools.Library.folder.in.the.EZ-Tools.directory.Typically:.“C:/Program.Files/SpeakerCraft/EZ- Tools/Library”. 2.. Copy.or.drag.and.drop.the.EZ Library.lib file.to.a.removable.storage.media.(i.e..USB.“Mobile.Drive”,.“Jumpdrive”,.CD- R,.etc)..Refer.to.Figure 90018. Figure 93 Copying.EZ.Library.lib.File.to/from.Removable.Storage.Media 3.. Plug.or.insert.the.removable.storage.media.into.the.2 .computer. 4.. Open.the.EZ-Tools.Library.folder.in.the.EZ-Tools.directory.on.the.2 .computer. 5.. Copy.or.drag.and.drop.the.EZ Library.lib.file.from.the.external.storage.media.into.the.Library Merge.folder.within.the. Library.folder. 6.. Launch.EZ-Tools.on.the.2 .computer.(do.NOT.open.a.Project)..Left.click.Command Library Merge.under.Tools..See.

• Page 94: Appendix

  Page 93 APPENDIX EZ-TOOLS MENU ITEMS The.following.are.basic.descriptions.of.the.Menu.and.Toolbar.Items. “New MZC-88 Project” icon Menu Bar Toolbar Figure 95 Menu.and.Toolbar.Items FILE New > MZC-88 Project For.creation.of.a.new.MZC-88.Project.File.(and.for.other.models.as.listed)..Same.as.“New MZC-88 Project”.Icon.on.the. Toolbar. Other.items.under.“File”.follow.normal.Windows.convention. EDIT Undo – Reverses.up.to.4.of.the.last.changes.or.actions.made. Redo – Restores.up.to.4.Undos. PROJECT Figure 96 Project.Menu.Items Installation Information A.place.to.record.basic.client.and.installer.information.for.any.given.project..Refer.to.Printing Projects.section,.Installation...

• Page 95: Tools

  Verify to Current Project Tests.whether.the.currently.loaded.project.in.EZ-Tools.matches.that.already.existing.in.the.MZC-88. TOOLS Figure 98 Tools.Menu.Items Get Product & Firmware Version Shows. which. SpeakerCraft. product. is. connected. (i.e.,. MZC-88,. MZC-66,. EZC-1.0,. LTM-1.0,. etc.). and. the. existing. Firmware. version.installed.on.that.connected.product. Update Product’ s Firmware… Launches.a.Firmware.Upgrade.Wizard.so.that.factory.improvements.and.changes.in.the.functionality.of.the.product.can.be. accomplished.in.the.field.at.any.time..Refer.to.Firmware and EZ-Tools Upgrades.section.for.details. Command Library Merge Permits.user.commands.created.on.one.computer.to.be.merged.into.the.CMD.Library.of.another.computer..Refer.to.Command...

• Page 96: View

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 95 For.AutoSave.details,.refer.to.AutoSave.under.the.SAVING AND BACKING UP EZ- Pad FILES.section.. For.Serial Port.details,.refer.to.Quick Start.section,.item.7. Auto-Protocol (IR Learning)..When.checked,.causes.certain.IR.codes,.when.learned,. to.conform.to.a.recognized.code.protocol..Particularly.useful.to.obtain.“clean.code”. and.enable.toggle.bit.operation.for.learned.RC5.&.RC6.codes.. Audible Feedback (Beeping)..When.checked,.enables.audible.beeping.during.IR. learning.and.other.EZ-Tools.programming.actions.. VIEW Hides.or.displays.the.Toolbar.at.the.top.and/or.the.Status Bar.at.the.bottom.. Hiding.these.bars.will.give.more.room.for.EZ-Tools.when.working.with.low.monitor. screen.resolution.settings.(such.as.800x600)..The.Status Bar.gives.context.sensitive. descriptions.of.many.Tool.Bar.and.Pop.Up.Menu.programming.actions.in.EZ-Tools.. Refer.to.Figure 001800. Figure 99 EZ-Tools.Settings Toolbar Status Bar Pop Up Menu Figure 001800 Status.Bar.Descriptions.of.Menu.Items...

• Page 97: Importing.pronto.hex.code

  Page 96 MZC-88 Installation Instructions IMPORTING PRONTO HEX CODE There.may.be.times.when.special.IR.commands.will.be.needed.to.perform.certain.functions,.such.as.discrete.power.ON/OFF. codes,.for.AC.Power.management..The.“Remote Central”.web.site.is.a.good.source.for.such.IR.commands.in.Hex.Code.. . Once.imported,.EZ-Tools.converts.the.Hex.Code.to.IR.commands,.stores.them.in.the.Library.and.from.that.point,.these.codes. can.be.used.on.any.projects.subsequently.programmed.with.EZ-Tools..To.access.and.use.these.commands.in.EZ-Tools.IR.com- mand.lists,.proceed.as.follows: 1.. Under.CMD Library,.select.the.Brand,.Model.and.Code.Set.of.the.component.for.which.such.commands.will.be.added. (i.e.,.JVC,.VCR,.Code.Set.2). 2.. Right.click.the.Code Set 0018.folder,.select.New Commands.in.the.drop.down,.then.left.click.IR Commands..Refer.to. Figure 001800018. Figure 001800018 Accessing.the.New.IR.Commands.Fields 3.. The.New IR Commands.window.appears..In.the.New Command Name.field,.type.the.name.for.the.command.to.be. added.(i.e.,.PWR.ON.(discrete). 4.. Click.the.>>.arrows.to.place.the.new.command.name.in.the.New Command List..Refer.to Figure 001800018.
• Page 98 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 97 8.. Left.click.on.Philips Pronto & ProntoPro.and.then.scroll.down.and.left.click.on.the.folder.that.says.“Discrete Infrared Codes…”. 9.. Under.the.Discrete.Infrared.Hex.Code.listings,.left.click.on.the.manufacturer.to.be.imported.(in.this.case.JVC…),.then.on. VCRs … .. 10.. At.this.point,.there.may.be.several.binary.code.sets.to.choose.from.for.each.of.the.commands.required..(It.may.be.neces- sary.to.try.more.than.one.set.to.find.one.that.works,.since.many.are.not.model.specific.) 11.. Drag.across.the.entire.Hex.code.data.to.highlight.it.and.copy.it.to.the.Windows.clipboard.with.Ctrl C, or.left.click. “Copy.to.Clipboard”...Refer.to.Figure 001803. Figure 001803 Highlighting.and.Copying.Hex.Code.From.Remote.Central 12.. Go.back.to.EZ-Tools.and.right.click.the.PWR OFF (DISCRETE).command.in.the.CMD.Library.List. 13.. Left.click.Import Pronto Hex Code….and.place.cursor.in.the.Enter/Paste Pronto Hex Code.field.of.the.Import Pronto Hex Code.pop-up...Refer.to Figure 001804.

• Page 99: Importing.xantech.palette.('.pal').files

  Page 98 MZC-88 Installation Instructions IMPORTING XANTECH PALETTE (“.PAL”) FILES This.feature.allows.the.import.and.use.of.any.IR.codes.contained.in.Xantech.palette.files..These.include.any.palettes.that.may. have.been.created.in.the.Dragon.Drop-IR™.software.system.for.Xantech.projects.or.other.specially.created.code.palettes.placed. on.the.Xantech.web.site..To.import.and.use.these.IR.commands.in.SpeakerCraft.EZ-Tools.projects,.proceed.as.follows: 1.. Locate.the.Xantech.palette.(.pal.extension).to.be.imported.on.the.computer’ s .hard.drive,.or,.download.it.to.a.known.loca- tion.on.the.computer.running.EZ-Tools.hard.drive.from.the.Xantech.web.site.(www.xantech.com). 2.. Under.CMD Library.in.EZ-Tools,.select.the.Brand.name.that.is.the.same.as.the..pal.file.being.imported.(i.e.,.JVC)..Refer. to.Figure 001805. 3.. Right.click.in.the.white.space.under.the.last.component.name.in.the. list. (i.e.. VCR). and. left. click. Import Xantech “.pal” file(s)…. in. the. pop-up...Refer.to.Figure 001805. 4.. In.the.OPEN.window,.locate.the.desired..pal.file.(i.e..JVC-VCR.pal).in.

• Page 100: Command.properties.(ir)

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 99 COMMAND PROPERTIES (IR) This.Properties.Menu.allows.observation.and.adjustments.to.the.parameters.of.learned.or.imported.IR.codes.as.follows: •. Command.Protocol.Name.&.Data.Displays •. Burst.Width.Adjustments •. Min..Output.Time.(Sec.) •. Frequency.(25k-470kHz,.IR.Carrier).Display.&.Adjustment •. Graphical.IR.Code.Displays.-.Original.&.Preview •. Capturing.and.Testing.of.IR.Codes •. Repeating.Data.Frames •. Entry.of.Custom.Data.Codes,.in.Hex.or.Decimal Note:.All.of.the.above.functions.apply.to.learned.or.imported.IR.code.(code.that.has.the.blue.letters.CPY.just.to.the.left.of. the.code.name.in.the.command.list..Refer.to.Figure 001808)...Code.in.the.existing.EZ-Tools.Command.Library.(sans.CPY.letters). can.be.adjusted.and.tested.for.Min..Output.Time.(Sec.) only! To.access.the.Command Properties.Menu,.right.click.the.desired.command.in.the.CMD Library under.Brands.in.the. command.list..Refer.to.Figure 001808..Then.left.click.Command Properties.in.the.pop-up. Figure 001808 Selecting.Command.Properties A.discussion.of.each.of.these.command.functions.follows:...
• Page 101 Page 001800 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Figure 001809 Command.Properties.Display.-.Unknown/Not.Recognized.Protocol If.the.protocol.is.recognized,.it.will.be.displayed.in.the.Protocol.field.as.shown.in.Figure 001800180. Figure 001800180 Command.Properties.are.a.Recognized.Protocol...

• Page 102: Wide.bursts

  The.change.in.burst.widths.can.be.observed.by.comparing.the.Original.bursts.in.the.code.to.the.Preview.bursts.in.the.dis- play..Use.the.Zoom.and.Pan.controls.to.see.the.code.details..Refer.to.Figure 001800180...Click.OK.to.leave.Command.Properties. and.to.make.the.change.effective.on.the.selected.command.in.the.command.list. A.pop-up.menu.can.be.used.to.increase,.decease.or.optimize.burst.widths.by.right.clicking.anywhere.within.the.code.display. area...Refer.to.Figure 001800180018. Figure 001800180018 Adjusting.Burst.Widths This.menu.allows.increases.or.decreases.of.burst.widths.in.5%.increments,.or.to.a.400µS.value.that.is.optimized.for. SpeakerCraft.Plasma.Block.type.IR Receivers, (Optimize for IRC-0018P0018 receiver)...If.“Optimize...”.is.left.clicked,.400uS. will.show.for.the.Smallest Burst.in.the.menu.and.Wide Bursts.will.automatically.be.checked..At.this.point,.Test.the.com- mand,.but.do not click Generate..Click.OK.for.the.change.to.take.effect.or.Cancel to.leave.without.any.change. Additional.Code.burst.editing.capability.is.available.for.removing.undesirable.characteristics.from.learned.codes..Typically. these.editing.instructions.would.not.be.necessary.but.in.the.rare.occasion.they.are:.Make Last Frame The Repeater will. allow.a.learned.command.to.repeat.when.a.button.is.held.on.a.remote..When.viewing.the.wave.graphs.in.the.Command. Properties.window,.the.wave.forms.usually.appear.in.noticeable.patterns..If.a.glitch.appears.before.the.normal.pattern,. Remove First Burst/Space Pair.can.be.used.to.remove.the.unwanted.data.(perhaps.light.noise.interpreted.as.data. when.learning)..If.a.glitch.appears.after.the.normal.pattern,.Remove Last Burst/Space Pair.can.be.used.to.remove.that.

• Page 103: Min

  Page 001800018 MZC-88 Installation Instructions MIN. OUTPUT TIME (SEC.) Sometimes.a.code.will.not.contain.sufficient.frames.for.the.component.to.respond.properly,.or,.it.may.have.been.learned. with.too.many.frames,.causing.excessive.execution.times.in.a.macro..To.correct.this,.use.the.up/down.arrows.to.set.a. longer.or.shorter.time..Use.the.Test button.to.verify.correct.operation..Usually,.a.time.setting.of.0.2.to.0.3.Sec..will.give. the.right.amount.of.time.for.robust.execution.and.still.have.a.quick.response.time..When.done,.click.OK..When.adjusting. imported.or.learned.commands,.refer.to.Figure 001809.or.001800180...When.adjusting.internal.Library.commands.(without.the. blue.CPY.symbol),.a.different.pop-up.menu.appears,.but.works.the.same...Refer.to.Figure 001800180018. Figure 001800180018 Adjusting.Minimum.Output.Time.(Sec) FREQUENCY (00185K-470K) This.field.displays.the.carrier.frequency.of.the.selected.IR.command.code..Refer.to.Figure 001800180.or.001800183..A.different.frequency. can.be.typed.in.for.special.applications,.if.desired...Click.OK.after.a.change.to.make.it.effective. CAPTURE This.permits.learning.new.code.from.within.Command.Properties..For.additional.information,.refer.to.Section:.Learning IR Commands. REPEATING DATA Some. code. protocols. only. transmit. one. data. frame. followed. by. repeater. bursts. when. the. command. is. issued. for. ramping.

• Page 104: Custom.code.&.data.code.fields

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 001803 Figure 001800183 Repeating.the.Data.Frame.For.Better.Ramping CUSTOM CODE & DATA CODE FIELDS Data.can.be.entered.into.these.fields.for.advanced.use..Refer.to.Figure 001800183..With.access.to.a.manufacturer’ s .Code.Data,.such. data.can.be.entered.in.either.Decimal.or.Hex.form..With.advanced.programming.knowledge,.trial.codes.can.be.entered.to. “discover”.desired.control.actions.. These.capabilities.are.useful.to.create.custom.codes.for.special.functions.that.are.not.included.on.the.set.of.buttons.of.a.hand- held.remote.control,.such.as.discrete.power.ON/OFF.commands,.direct.source.selection.commands,.etc. RS001830018 COMMANDS In.addition.to.IR.Commands.and.the.internal.MZC-88.Commands,.RS232.Commands.can.be.programmed.to.EZ-Pad.keys. as.well..RS232.commands.can.be.output.from.the.MZC-88.via.the.RS232.Data.I/O.Port.on.the.MZC-88.Rear.Panel..RS232. commands.can.be.programmed.as.individual.commands.under.a.key.or.can.be.included.as.part.of.a.macro.(sequence).from. a.single.key.press..There.are.some.RS232.commands.already.programmed.into.the.CMD.Library.and.are.designated.with.a. “0018000180” icon..Refer.to.Figure 001800184. PROGRAMMING RS001830018 COMMANDS TO EZ-PADS RS232.Commands.can.be.programmed.to.EZ-Pad.Keys.using..a.similar.process.to.adding.IR. Commands.or.MZC-88.Internal.Commands..To.program.a.key.with.a.RS232.Command: 1.. With.EZ-Tools.running.and.the.current.project.open,.left.click.the.Project Content Tab.

• Page 105: Adding.new.rs232.commands.to.the.command.library

  Page 001804 MZC-88 Installation Instructions 6.. Double.left.click.on.the.Model Folder (i.e..FireBall).to.expand.the.Command.List. 7.. Scroll.down.the.Command List.to.find.the.desired.command.(i.e..Play).designated.as.a.RS232.Command.with.a. “0018000180”.icon. 8.. Left.click.the.key.on.the.EZ-Pad.to.be.programmed.(i.e..AUX). 9.. Double.left.click.the.desired.command..It.will.appear.in.the.Button Properties.Command.List.for.the.AUX.Key..Refer.to. Figure 001800185. Figure 001800185 Adding.a.RS232.Command.to.a.Sequence With.the.AUX.Key.programmed.as.such,.when.pressed,.the.MZC-88.will.switch.Zone.1.to.the.Source.8.(Escient.FireBall). audio.and.video.feeds,.un-mute.the.zone.pre-amp.and.issue.a.RS232.Play.command.to.the.FireBall.via.the.RS232.I/O.Port.on. the.MZC-88.Rear.Panel. Repeat.Steps.7.through.9.to.add.RS232.commands.to.individual.keys.on.FKP-1.0’ s .and.NKP-1.0’ s .if.used. RS232.Commands.can.be.used.in.programming.Events.for.various.System.or.Zone.ON/OFF.sequences.as.well. ADDING NEW RS001830018 COMMANDS TO THE COMMAND LIBRARY New.RS232.Commands.can.be.added.to.the.CMD.Library..ASCII.text.strings.of.up.to.100.characters.can.be.added.with.either.
• Page 106 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 001805 3... If.the.Brand.name.does.not.already.exist,.right.click.within.the.Brands.space.and.left.click.“New Brand”..Type.in.the. new.brand.name.and.click.OK. 4... Right.click.the.empty.space.below.the.brand.name.and.left.click.“New Component”..Type.in.the.new.component. name.(i.e..Projector).and.click.OK. 5.. Right.click.the.new.(Projector).folder.and.left.click.“New Model”..Type.in.the.new.model.name.(the.model.#.of.the.com- ponent.or.it’ s .remote,.i.e.,.VX-0018c).and.click.OK. 6... Right.click.the.new.model.#.folder.(i.e.,.VX-2c)..Go.to.“New Commands”.and.left.click.“RS001830018 Serial Commands”.. Type.in..command.name.(i.e.,.ON).and.left.click.right.arrows.(>>).to.put.the.name.in.the.New.Command.List..Type.in.a. complete.list.of.command.names.(i.e.,.ON,.OFF ,.COMPOSITE,.S.VIDEO.1,.S.VIDEO.2,.etc.).as.needed..(Refer.to.Figure 001800186) Figure 001800186 Adding.New.RS232.Command.Names 7.. When.all.new.command.names.have.been.added.to.the.New.Command.List,.click.OK. 8.. The.Command Properties Window.will.open.automatically,.with.the.first.new.command.already.placed.in.the. Command.Name.field..(i.e..ON).(Refer.to.Figure 001800187) Figure 001800187...
• Page 107 Page 001806 MZC-88 Installation Instructions 9.. Left.click.Modify.in.the.Com Port Settings box,.to.make.any.changes.necessary.to:.Baud Rate,.Data Bits.and.Stop bits,.per.the.manufacturer’ s .protocol..The.Serial Port Settings.pop-up.will.appear..Make.necessary.changes.and.click. OK..(Refer.to.Figure 001800187) 10.. In.the.Command/Data Editor.box,.left.click.either.the.ASCII.or.HEX.field.under.“00018”.depending.upon.which.data,. ASCII.or.HEX.will.be.used.to.create.the.new.command..Type.in.the.command.string,.one.character.per.box,.up.to.100. characters. 11.. In.the.Advanced Settings.box.select.a.Character Delay,.from.0.(no.delay).to.50.µS.(milliseconds).if.needed,.to.be. inserted.between.characters.when.command.strings.are.being.sent. 12.. In.the.Response Settings.box,.select.the.appropriate.Response Length.from.0.to.100.Characters.to.confirm.that.the. command.string.has.been.properly.sent,.received.and.executed. 13.. In.the.Response.Settings.box,.select.the.appropriate.Response.Timeout.from.0.0.to.10.0.seconds..This.will.determine.the. amount.of.time.the.RS232I/O.Port.will.stay.‘open’.waiting.for.a.response.from.the.controlled.device. 14..When.all.Command.Properties.for.the.specific.command.being.edited.have.been.made,.click.OK..The.command.will.be. added.to.the.CMD.Library.and.will.be.designated.with.a.“1010”.icon..The.next.New.Command.will.automatically.come. up.in.the.Command.Properties.Window..Typically,.a.manufacturer.will.use.the.same.settings.for.baud,.Data.Bits,.etc.,.so.

• Page 108: Troubleshooting

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 001807 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Audio No.Audio.From.External.Source a)..Confirm.source.is.turned.on.and.playing. b)..Check.connection.between.external.source.and.MZC-88. No.Audio.In.Zone a)..Confirm.zone.is.turned.on. b)..Confirm.volume.is.turned.up.and.un-mute. c)..Confirm.speaker.connections. d)..Confirm.zone.audio.routing.command.programming. e)..In.expanded.systems,.confirm.source.loop.connections. between.MZC-88’ s . No.Paging.Audio a)..Confirm.paging.source.is.turned.on. b)..Confirm.paging.source.connection.to.“Phone.Page.In”. c)..Confirm.trigger.voltage.and.polarity.to.Doorbell/Status. d)..Confirm.zone.audio.paging.routing.command. programming. d)..Confirm.Doorbell/Status.In.programming.in.EZ-Tools. Video No.Video.From.External.Source a)..Confirm.source.is.turned.on.and.playing. b)..Check.connection.between.external.source.and.MZC-88. No.Video.In.Zone a)..Confirm.zone.is.turned.on. b)..Confirm.zone.TV/monitor.is.turned.on.and.switched.to. the.correct.input. c)..Confirm.TV/monitor.connections. d)..Confirm.zone.video.routing.command.programming. e)..In.expanded.systems,.confirm.source.loop.connections. between.MZC-88’ s .
• Page 109 Page 001808 MZC-88 Installation Instructions PROBLEM SOLUTION Control From.Keypads a)..Confirm.MZC-88.has.AC.power.and.is.turned.on. a)..Confirm.keypad.connection.to.MZC-88. c)..Confirm.polarity.of.keypad.connections. d)..Confirm.zone.keypad.programming.in.EZ-Tools. e)..Confirm.connection.and.placement.of.IR.emitters. f)...In.expanded.systems,.confirm,.IR.loop.connections. Control From.Remote.Controls a)..Confirm.EZ-Code.programming.(EZ-Codes.are.zone- specific.) RS232 a)..Confirm.power.connection.to.controlled.device. b)..Confirm.connection.to.RS232.I/O.Port. c)..Confirm.command.properties. Power System.Power a)..Confirm.connection.to.an.unswitched.AC.outlet...

• Page 110: Mzc-88 Specifications

  MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 001809 MZC-88 Specifications Audio Sections Power.Output/Channel.(RMS,.two.channels.driven.into.8.Ohms). 50.Watts,.20Hz.to.20kHz THD.(at.rated.power). <0.5% Power/Channel.(RMS,.2.channels.driven.into.4.Ohms). 70.Watts.@.1kHz Input.Sensitivity.(For.rated.power.@.max.VC). 300.µV Input.Impedance.(Source.Inputs). >22.K.Ohms Input.Overload.(Source.Inputs). 2.5.V Output.Voltage.@.Pre-Outs.(w/300.µV.@.Source.Inputs). 1.7V,.VC.Setting,.VC.Max. 810.µV,.NVC.Setting Output.Impedance.(Pre-Outs). <300.Ohms Frequency.Response.(@.1.Watt.@.8.Ohms). 20.Hz.to.20.kHz. ⁄ .1.5.dB Channel.Separation. >.50.dB.@.10.kHz Cross.Talk.Between.Sources. >.65.dB.@.10.kHz S/N.Ratio.(Re:.Rated.Output,.IEC.A,.Source.Inputs.1k.Ohm). >.95.dB.(VC.20.dB.below.FCW) Bass.Control.Range. ⁄ .10.dB.@.100.Hz Treble.Control.Range.
• Page 111 Page 001800180 MZC-88 Installation Instructions Control Sections Contact.Closures.(Dry). 2A,.30.VAC/DC.max Phone.Page.In.-.Voltage/Impedance. Audio.Line.Level,.>.22k.Ohm Video.Page.In. 1.0.V.p-p,.75.Ohm Common.IR.Out.-.HI.(High.Power). 9.V.Active.High,.82.Ohms -.LO.(Emitter.Power). 9.V.Active.High,.670.Ohms Zone.IR.Outs.-.Voltage/Impedance. 9.2.V.Active.High,.620.Ohms Source.IR.Outs.(and.Loop).-.Voltage/Impedance. 11.5.V.Active.High,.390.Ohms Common.Status.Out.(0.to.12.V.DC). 9.5.V.@.100.mA Status.IN.(3-8).4.5.to.30.V.DC. 2.mA.@.12.V General Power Consumption No.signal.(idle). . 75.Watts ⁄ .Rated.Power.(6.25.Watts/Channel). 275.Watts Line.Ratings. 120.VAC,.3A Rear.Panel.Fuse. . T6.3AL.250V Dimensions 17”.(432mm).W.x.*5-...
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