SpeakerCraft MZC-66 Multi-Zone A/V Amplifier Controller With EZ-Pad System

SpeakerCraft MZC-66 Multi-Zone A/V Amplifier Controller With EZ-Pad System INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS -- DRAFT 7 -- 11-12-04

Table Of Contents Table Of Contents... 2 OVERVIEW... 5 EZ-PAD GANG CONFIGURATIONS... 5 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS - EZ-PAD (refer to Figure 2)... 6 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS MZC-66... 7 MZC-66 Multi-Zone A/V Amplifier Controller (Refer to Figure 3 & 4)... 7 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS EPR-1.0 EZ-Pad Relay Muting Module (refer to Figure 5)... 10 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS EZ-Tools, LTM-1.0 Learning Test Module and Transfer / Adapter Cables... 11 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND CONFIGURATION... 14 Factory Default System... 14 Whole House/Party Mode... 15 A Typical MZC-66 System Installation... 15 Configure the EZ-Pad Buttons... 17 PROGRAMMING WITH EZ-TOOLS... 19 Quick Start... 19 Serial Port Selection... 19 Assigning IR Commands to Button Keys... 20 Power Management/Events Programming... 22 Cloning and Programming the Remaining Zones... 24 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING... 25 Delays... 25 Punched Commands... 26 Priority... 27 Priority Equal... 27 Priority First Come First Served... 28 Zone Priority... 29 Source Priority... 29 Individual Key Priority... 30 Muting Relays... 30 Designated Relay Mute Key... 30 Insert Mute Relay Commands... 33 Keypad - Mute On, OFF, or Toggle... 33 Zone - Mute On, OFF, or Toggle... 34 Global - Mute On, OFF, or Toggle... 35 Learning IR Commands... 35 2

Using The LTM-1.0 IR Learning Sensor System... 36 Learning IR Commands... 36 New Brands... 36 Existing Brands... 37 Programming Learning Remotes With EZ-Code System Commands... 38 Programming Procedure... 38 EZ-Code Group Settings... 40 Programming Learning Remotes With Library IR Commands... 41 Programming Procedure... 41 Templates... 42 Source Templates... 42 Exporting Sources as Template Files... 42 Importing Source Template Files... 43 Icon Templates... 44 Exporting Icons as Template Files... 44 Importing Icon Template Files... 44 Doorbell / Page Programming... 45 Timeout and Momentary Page Control... 45 Timeout Programming... 46 Momentary Page Programming... 48 Direct Door Viewing/Listening... 48 Programming MZC-66 Internal Commands... 49 Audio Level Commands... 49 Tone Commands... 51 Tier Programming... 52 Audio Routing Commands... 54 Video Routing Commands... 55 Contact Closure Commands... 55 MZC-66 Setup Menus... 56 Source Assignments... 56 Misc... 57 ZONE SETUP Menus... 58 Name/Sources... 58 Whole House/Mute... 60 EVENTS SETUP... 61 System Turning ON (1 st Zone ON)... 61 System Turning OFF (Last Zone OFF)... 63 Zone Turning ON & Zone Turning OFF Events... 64 Doorbell Triggers #1 and #2... 65 Party Mode Start-Up... 65 ZONE EXPANSION... 66 Making Connections... 68 Programming for Zone Expansion... 68 Downloading to Master & Slave Units... 70 Additional Expansion Issues... 71 3

PHONE/VIDEO PAGE IN Jacks... 71 DOORBELL/STATUS IN Jacks... 72 COMMON IR OUT Jack... 72 COMMON STATUS OUT Jack... 73 PRINTING PROJECTS... 73 Installation Information... 73 Printing the Project... 74 SAVING AND BACKING UP EZ-Pad FILES... 76 AutoSave... 76 Back Ups... 76 FIRMWARE & EZ-Tools UPGRADES... 77 Firmware Updates... 77 EZ-Tools Upgrades... 80 Command Library Merges... 81 APPENDIX... 82 EZ-Tools Menu Items... 82 File... 82 Edit... 82 Project... 82 MZC-66... 83 Tools... 83 View... 84 Help... 85 Importing Pronto Hex Code... 85 Importing Xantech Palette (".pal") Files... 88 Command Properties (IR)... 90 Command Protocol & Data... 90 Wide Bursts... 92 Min. Output Time (Sec.)... 92 Frequency (25k-470k)... 93 Capture... 93 Repeating Data... 93 Custom Code & Data Code Fields... 94 Specifications, MZC-66... 95 Audio Sections... 95 Video Sections... 95 Control Sections... 95 General... 95 4

OVERVIEW The SpeakerCraft MZC-66 System consists of four subsystems. First, the keypads themselves may be configured in many key icon arrangements and placed in one, two, or three gangs to meet virtually any client requirement. They are connected via convenient Cat. 5 cable with home run lengths of up to 1000 (305m or longer, if heavier gauge wire is used) to the centrally located MZC-66 Multi-Zone A/V Amplifier Controller located near the controlled equipment. The MZC-66 contains the brains of the system, taking key location data from the keypads to trigger the actual controlling IR, RS232 and RS485 commands that are passed to all of the installed system components. Programming is accomplished by the use of EZ-Tools, a SpeakerCraft developed Windows software system. A fourth item, the LTM-1.0 Learning Test Module, is an installer s tool (not included) for the learning and teaching of special IR commands that are not included in the EZ-Tools internal library. EZ-PAD GANG CONFIGURATIONS Figure 1 The EZ-Pad Gang Configurations The MZC-66 System comes with 6 single gang MKP-6.1 pre-configured keypads, one for each zone as shown for the single gang version in Figure 1. The cover plates and the other configurations are optional. Screw-less Snap-On type cover plates are also accommodated. Each keypad comes with a set of factory installed default buttons plus a good variety of loose buttons packed with them. The default buttons can be easily changed to meet the needs of the installation. In addition, a large variety of additional buttons are available for separate purchase as well as a custom button service for special applications. See the SpeakerCraft catalog and price sheets for the latest availabilities. 5

FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS - EZ-PAD (refer to Figure 2) The EZ-Pads come in four basic modules as shown. The MKP-1.0 (13 buttons) and MKP-6.1 or MKP-1.1 (12 buttons) are the Master keypads and one or the other must be used in each system. As mentioned earlier, the MZC-66 comes with a pre-configured version of the MKP- 1.1, the MKP-6.1, for the convenience of the installer. It is usable right "out of the box" in conjunction with a default project that is factory programmed into the MZC-66. Like the MKP- 1.1 the MKP-6.1 includes an IR receiver and has one less function button, but is otherwise identical to the MKP-1.0. The NKP-1.0 Numeric (16 buttons) and FKP-1.0 Function (14 buttons) key modules may be thought of as slaves to the master unit (they will not work alone), giving more key locations for additional numeric and function commands. Figure 2 EZ-Pad Features 1. MKP-1.0/6.1 Source/Function Buttons - Six of this set of eight buttons may be programmed as Source Select for the MZC-66 or as transport/function buttons. One of the six must always be designated as a Source Button. When the system is off, all buttons have a background green color. When a source button is pressed, it turns to a low-level red color to show that it is the active source and the system is on. 2. KEYPAD EXPANSION Terminal - This 16-pin header terminal is used to interconnect the EZ-Pad modules for expansion as needed. A 3-connector ribbon cable is packed with each NKP-1.0 and FKP-1.0 module for making these connections. 6

3. ADDRESS Switch - An unique hex address must be set for each master keypad when connected on a common bus within a single zone. Unique addresses are not required zone-to-zone. It provides up to 16 addresses (0 to F). 4. Snap Tabs - These tabs hold the decorator style insert panel to the metal mounting plate and are easily released for custom changing of the buttons. 5. Mounting Plate Standard plate allows the keypad module to be attached to standard in-wall J-Boxes using the 2 screws provided. Allows attachment of standard decorator type cover plates (also screw-less snap-on plates). 6. IR Receiver Lens Version MKP-6.1 includes SpeakerCraft s exclusive ANS IR Receiver, built-in. Allows the use of a handheld remote for control of system components. 7. EZ-Connect terminals - These spring-loaded terminals accept wire sizes 14 to 28 AWG for connection of the following: +Relay and -Relay For connection of the external EPR-1.0 EZ-Pad Relay Speaker Muting Module. (Refer to Designated Relay Mute Key section and Figures 5 & 29). +12 VDC Powers the Keypad, including the internal IR Receiver on model MKP- 6.1 or MKP-1.1. Includes reverse voltage protection. IR/IO Sends IR control signals for control of system components. GND Return for Power, IR signal and Data. 485 A / 485 B Balanced, bi-directional system communications data. 8. Function Buttons These lower 5 buttons (4 buttons in the case of the MKP-6.1) can be programmed for any function except source select. 9. Numeric and Function Buttons All numeric and function buttons, including those on the Master keypads, glow a low-level background green and do not change color when pressed. This background lighting can be programmed to go off after a set time of inaction, or stay on continuously via EZ-Tools. FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS MZC-66 MZC-66 Multi-Zone A/V Amplifier Controller (Refer to Figure 3 & 4) The MZC-66 is a 6-Zone, 6-Source A/V Amplifier Controller. It serves as the brains of the entire keypad system as well as providing audio/video switching for six sources, 30W/channel audio power amplifiers for six zones and connection termination facilities for the controlled whole house system. The following describes the front and rear panel features. 7

Figure 3 MZC-66 Front Panel Features 1. ZONE STATUS LED Indicators and Labels Green LEDs indicate the zones that are currently active. Indented spaces accept adhesive backed labels for zone/room identification. A sheet of descriptive labels, typical of room or area names used in homes, are included. 2. MASTER POWER Switch When pressed to the in position, the MZC-66 is placed in the power ON standby condition, permitting individual zones to be turned ON and OFF by keypad or touch panel commands. In the OFF (out) position, power from the AC mains is completely turned off. 3. Red Indicator LED Indicates when the Master Power switch is in the depressed position and that power has been applied from the AC mains. Figure 4 MZC-66 Rear Panel Features 8

1. CONTACT CLOSURE Provides a single pole dry relay contact to activate any device that can be controlled or triggered by a switch closure. The closure 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. 2. EXPANSION PORT / LOOP RJ45 jacks provide for connection of specialized RS485 controlled products and for looping to additional MZC-66's for zone expansion capability. 3. PHONE / VIDEO PAGE IN Jacks These jacks provide input porting for audio and video feeds from door mikes and cameras or other forms of phone or doorbell paging. Both jacks are programmable by EZ-Tools, to turn on as events, when triggered by the DOORBELL/STATUS IN Jacks, item #4. 4. DOORBELL/STATUS IN 1 & 2 Jacks These 3.5mm mini phone trigger inputs work in conjunction with the PHONE/VIDEO PAGE IN jacks, item #3. When triggered, the Phone and/or Video inputs can be turned on as programmed by EZ-Tools. If Audio or Video paging is not required, these 1 & 2 jacks may also be programmed as STATUS Inputs for power management of Source or Zone components. They accept input levels of 3V to 30V AC or DC for the trigger ON condition. The voltage level must drop below 1V AC or DC for the OFF condition. 5. CONTROL PORT & FIRMWARE UPGRADE Switch 3.5mm 4-circuit mini phone jack allows several control functions. All keypad programming is accomplished via this port using EZ-Tools in conjunction with the mating Transfer Cable (provided with EZ- Tools). It also accommodates factory firmware updates in conjunction with the FIRMWARE UPGRADE OFF/ON Switch. Be sure to leave this switch in the OFF position at all times, except, as instructed within EZ-Tools, when you are doing a firmware update. Such updates ensure that you can always have the latest functionality improvements in the field. Another function of this port is that you can control installed system components with bi-directional data via touch panels or computers using RS232 protocol. NOTE: You would normally connect the Transfer Cable to the DB9 COM Port on your computer. However, if your computer does not have a DB9 COM Port, use the USB / Serial Adapter and related software on the CD-ROM, included in the EZ-Tools/LTM package. See Figure 6. When using a USB port, connect the USB / Serial Adapter and the Transfer Cable together. 6. COMMON IR OUTPUT & HI/LO Switch 3.5mm mini phone jack provides a Common IR Output derived from all of the Zone IR inputs and from Keypad initiated IR commands derived from the internal IR Library. High or low IR power output is set by means of the HI/LO switch. Set it to the LO setting when driving standard low power emitters (i.e., IRE-1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0). Set it to the HI position when driving a high power emitter (i.e., the IRE-5.0 Blaster) for teaching IR commands into learning remotes. Caution: The HI position will smoke low power emitters! 7. COMMON STATUS OUT Port This 3.5mm mini phone jack will go high (+12V DC) when any zone is turned ON and will go LOW (under 1V DC) when the last zone is turned OFF. The max. output of this jack is 100 ma at 9.5V DC. 8. VIDEO OUTPUTS These 6 RCA jacks provide a dedicated composite video output for each zone. 75 Ohm outputs provide matched line impedance for high quality video over RG6 cable for lengths up to 500 feet. 9

9. IR OUT Jacks - These 3.5mm mini phone jacks, one for each Source, provide dedicated IR output to specific source components. When a source is selected on a keypad, IR function commands are routed directly to that source. This prevents crosscontrol interference between 2 or more sources that have identical IR commands. 10. IR LOOP Jacks These six 3.5mm mini phone jacks, one for each Source, are provided exclusively for zone expansion capability when using two or more MZC-66's. They permit the Source IR signals from the added zones to be carried to the Source component emitters. 11. L & R Audio & Video IN and LOOP Jacks. These RCA jacks, 6 for each Source, provide audio and video signal inputs and buffered loop outputs, for each Source. The buffered outputs may be used to drive local components or loop the signals to the additional zone inputs of other MZC-66's when using them for zone expansion. 12. IEC Type AC Mains Receptacle and Fuse Mates with included AC power cord. Also houses the rear panel replaceable AC mains fuse (T8AL 250V). 13. L & R PRE-OUT Jacks These RCA jacks provide line level audio outputs for driving external power amplifiers for additional rooms within zones, where needed. 14. VC-NVC Switch The audio output from the PRE-OUT jacks can either be controlled by the internal Volume Control of the MZC-66 (VC position) or be a fixed line level output in the No Volume Control (NVC) position. In either case, the tone control action remains available for room "EQ" settings. NOTE: On first release of the MZC-66, the internal amplifier also is set to a fixed level in the NVC position. On later units, the internal amplifier operates with the normal internal volume control and is independent of the VC-NVC Switch settings. 15. EZ-PAD Zone Inputs These plug-able screw-down terminals (some are springloaded) accept wire sizes from 14 to 28 AWG for easy connection of the inter-room wiring from EZ-Pads in the various rooms. Normally this is accomplished by using Cat. 5 cable with home run lengths of up to 1000 (longer, if heavier gauge wire is used). The terminals are defined as follows: 485 A / 485 B Balanced, bi-directional system communications data. GND Return for Power, IR signal and Data. IR IN Receives IR control signals from the MKP-6.1, or from a separately connected IR Receiver for control of system components. +12 VDC Feeds power to the Keypads, including the internal IR Receiver on model MKP-6.1. 16. L SPEAKERS R Terminals These 4-circuit plug-able screw-down terminals (some are spring-loaded) accept wire sizes from 14 to 28 AWG. They allow quick connection of the internal amplifiers to stereo pairs of speakers in the various zone rooms. 17. IR OUT This 3.5mm mini jack, one for each zone, provides dedicated Zone IR output initiated from the respective Zone Inputs. They may control specific zone components where desired. (i.e., a dedicated zone source component or device, when you wish to prevent the control of it from the other zones). FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS EPR-1.0 EZ-Pad Relay Muting Module (refer to Figure 5) The EPR-1.0 EZ-Pad Speaker Muting Relay Module allows speakers in any room with an EZ- Pad to be connected to provide local muting. The only way to provide local muting in 2 or more 10

rooms within one of the MZC-66 zones, for instance, would be through the use of the EPR- 1.0's, one for each room's keypad. The rooms could be driven by a separate amplifier connected to the PRE-OUT jacks of one zone of the MZC-66. The room s speakers are connected in series with the EPR-1.0 Module and the room's amplifier. A button on the EZ-Pad is then designated, via EZ-Tools, to be a toggled local room muting key. The EPR-1.0 is available as a separate accessory and is not included with the MZC-66 or with any of the EZ- Pads. Figure 5 EPR-1.0 EZ-Pad Relay Features 1. Mounting Holes The EPR-1.0 can be mounted to any flat surface (usually to the studding in the wall behind the EZ-Pad or the in-wall speakers) using these holes and the screws provided. 2. Amplifier EZ-Connect Terminals. These spring-loaded terminals accept wire sizes 14 to 28 AWG for easy connection of stereo amplifier speaker leads. 3. Speakers EZ-Connect Terminals. These spring-loaded terminals accept wire sizes 14 to 28 AWG for easy connection of the in-room stereo speaker leads. 4. Relay Coil Leads This 12 (305mm) 2-conductor lead connects to the +Relay and Relay terminals on the back of the EZ-Pad. It can be extended to any length required (2000 with 24 AWG wire). Be sure to observe correct polarity. When the designated MUTE key on the EZ-Pad is pressed, the EPR-1.0 relay opens, thus muting the audio. The selected source button on the EZ-Pad will blink at a slow rate to indicate the muted condition. FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS EZ-Tools, LTM-1.0 Learning Test Module and Transfer / Adapter Cables EZ-Tools and the LTM-1.0 (optional) come packaged together and include the items illustrated in Figure 6. 11

Figure 6 EZ-Tools, LTM-1.0 and Cables Package SpeakerCraft EZ-Tools is a Windows based software program. It comes on a CD ROM packed with the LTM-1.0 Learning Test Module. It is also available as a free download from the SpeakerCraft web site. EZ-Tools provides for the complete configuring and programming of 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, status/power management, priority commands management, code length timing, delay settings, events programming, etc. See item 3 below for details regarding use of the Transfer Cable and the USB / Serial Adapter Cable. The LTM-1.0 Learning Test Module is primarily an installer s tool and serves as an IR learning, IR teaching, and command test module. Refer to Figure 7. It includes blaster emitters so that learning remotes, used in conjunction with the EZ-Pads, can be programmed with system commands. Also, special SpeakerCraft EZ-Codes are similarly taught so that keypad sources track automatically with sources selected by the remote. 12

Figure 7 LTM-1.0 Learning Test Module Features 1. RS232 PORT DB9M jack allows RS232 commands to be tested with RS232 controlled system components. 2. EXPANSION Ports RJ45 jacks provide for the connection and testing of commands for future RS485 controlled products. 3. CONTROL PORT 3.5mm 4-circuit phone 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 mating Transfer Cable (included). Firmware updates for the LTM-1.0 are also accomplished via this port. NOTE: You would normally connect the Transfer Cable to the DB9 COM Port on your computer. However, if your computer does not have a DB9 COM Port, use the USB / Serial Adapter and related software on the CD-ROM, included. When using a USB port, connect the USB / Serial Adapter and the Transfer Cable together. 4. +12 VDC REGULATED 2.1mm DC power jack powers the LTM-1.0. Use the SpeakerCraft PS-1.0 12VDC 200mA power supply (included). 5. PROGRAMMING Switch The upper DIP switch DISables or ENables internal LTM- 1.0 factory firmware updates. Leave this switch in the DIS position at all times, unless you are doing a firmware update and EZ-Tools prompts you to do otherwise. Such updates are accomplished via EZ-Tools through the CONTROL PORT (item #3) and ensure that improved functionality can always be accomplished in the field. 13

6. SENSE Switch The lower DIP switch sets the sensitivity of the internal IR Learning Sensor. Normally, set it to the LO position. However, if the teaching remote has weak output, move it to the HI position. 7. POWER Red LED indicates power supply is connected and system is active. 8. LEARNING SENSOR Lens Internal IR sensor receives IR command data from external handheld remotes for learning purposes. Works with EZ-Tools for the learning and storage of IR commands that are not available in the internal command library. Point the teaching remote at this lens from a distance of about 1 to 4 inches when learning commands. 9. BLASTER EMITTERS These high power emitters output IR commands for testing and teaching purposes. When testing commands, the controlled device(s) can be 30 feet or more away. When teaching commands into 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 mating 3.5mm mini phone plug is inserted into the IR OUT jack (item # 11). 10. ACTIVITY INDICATOR Green LED indicates IR learning mode activities. Also flashes during activation of internal command data. 11. IR OUT 3.5mm 2-circuit mini phone jack will drive any of the SpeakerCraft or other compatible emitters at medium power levels for operational tests of IR commands. It will also drive one or more AT-1.0 Terminator blocks for fan-out to many emitters. NOTE: The Blaster Emitters (item # 9) are automatically disabled whenever a mating 3.5mm mini phone plug is inserted into this jack. 12. Non-Skid Foot Pads SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND CONFIGURATION Factory Default System As mentioned earlier, the MZC-66 comes with a set of six pre-configured MKP-6.1 keypads, one for each Zone. In addition, the MZC-66 is pre-programmed at the factory with a default project so that the entire system will function "right out of the box". The installer can use this default as a base on which to build customized projects. The default project is named "MZC66DEF1.etp" in the EZ-Tools Project folder. When you alter it to build your own project, be sure to save it out with a different file name (i.e. "JonesHome"). The default project has the following functionality: (Refer to Figures 1 & 8). 1. Six Source Keys: SAT, CD, VCR, DVD, TNR, AUX 2. Six Function Keys: BASS, TREB, MUTE, PWR, VOL UP, VOL DOWN 3. The six Source Keys are set as Zone ON keys and are programmed to select the MZC- 66 rear panel Audio/Video Source inputs as follows: SAT = Audio/Video Source 1, CD = Audio/Video Source 2, VCR = Audio/Video Source 3, DVD = Audio/Video Source 4, TNR = Audio/Video Source 5, AUX = Audio/Video Source 6. In addition, a Mute Off command is programmed under each Source Key. 4. The six Function Keys are programmed as follows: 14

BASS: 1 st press changes Vol UP/Down to Bass Up/Down. 2 nd press = Bass Flat. TREB: 1 st press changes Vol UP/Down to Treble Up/Down. 2 nd press = Treble Flat. NOTE: While in the Treble or Bass tone modes, the selected Source button will blink at a medium rate, to indicate the tone setting mode. Tone setting mode is defeated by one press of any button other than the tone and volume buttons. MUTE: Set for Internal Preamp Muting. Toggles ON/OFF. Pressing Source and Volume buttons also un-mutes. During Mute, selected source key blinks slowly. PWR: Set as Zone Power OFF. Will NOT turn the Zone ON. Press and Hold for 2 seconds turns all Zones OFF (Whole House). : Volume Up command. Also serves as Bass or Treble Up after first pressing BASS or TREB keys. : Volume Down command. Also serves as Bass or Treble Down after first pressing BASS or TREB keys. Whole House/Party Mode 5. All Zones are set for Whole House/Party Mode capability Whole House/Party Mode: Forces all zones to same source and allows volume and mute functions to operate all zones in unison. - To engage Whole House/Party mode, press and hold a desired Source button for >2 seconds. During press and hold, source button blinks rapidly (busy). - Release button when blinking stops. Source button then turns Amber in color, indicating system is now in Whole House/Party mode. Source selection, Volume Control and Mute functions will now operate in all zones from the initiating zone only. - To transfer Whole House/Party mode control to another zone, above steps are repeated from the desired zone. - To cancel Whole House/Party Mode, press and hold a Source button from the initiating zone for >2 seconds (until blinking stops). NOTE: Zones other than the initiating zone will have red active Source buttons and will operate as normal independent zones. 6. Priority is set to ON for all zones. This means that commands from any keypad in any zone will execute, regardless of previous command executions in other zones. See Priority section for details. 7. When a zone is first turned on, the volume will be at a default medium background level. After that, it will come on at the last volume used prior to zone turn OFF. A Typical MZC-66 System Installation Perhaps the best way to become familiar with the MZC-66 / EZ-Pad system is to show its application in a typical installation. Figure 8 shows the six MKP-6.1 EZ-Pads (included) controlling the MZC-66 and related source components in a 6-zone application. 15

NOTE: The system in Figure 8 is given to illustrate the basics on how to configure and program a system, not to show all aspects of such an installation. For instance, for simplicity, the TV video monitors and speakers in each zone are not shown in Figure 8, even though such components would be required for a complete working system. Figure 8 A Typical EZ-Pad MZC-66 Controlled System The recommended steps to install such a system would be as follows: 1. Pull all wiring for the keypads, TV monitors, speakers, etc., from the various zone rooms (home runs) to a central equipment area. NOTE: Maximum recommended lead length for the keypads with Cat. 5 cable is 1000 (305m). 2. Set up and make all the necessary audio/video connections from the source components to the MZC-66, the amplifiers to speakers in rooms, video to TV monitors in rooms, etc. 3. Make sure all system components function first, with their own remote controls, before configuring the keypads and programming the MZC-66. 16

4. Place emitters on each of the source components and plug them into the corresponding Source IR OUTputs on the MZC-66. 5. Connect components with voltage Status Outputs to the DOORBELL STATUS Inputs on the MZC-66 (for power management, if desired). Configure the EZ-Pad Buttons 1. As received from the factory, the EZ-Pads will have a preinstalled set of buttons already in place. These may not match the source and function arrangements you need or desire. To change them, release the tabs, Figure 9, and remove the decorator insert panel, exposing the key buttons, Figure 10. Figure 9 Release Tab Figure 10 Remove Decorator Insert Panel 2. Starting with the Zone 1 MKP-6.1 (Master Keypad), and using the extra buttons supplied, if needed, move and place the source and function buttons in the arrangement you desire. See Figure 11. When you finish the arrangement, replace the Decorator Insert Panel over the buttons, being careful to see that the buttons align correctly with the panel openings. Press the panel down until the tabs snap into place. Figure 11 Moving and Placing Buttons 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 programming. 4. In the same way, configure the buttons on the Numeric and Function keypads (not included) that you may chose to use in some zones. 17

NOTE: The Numeric and Function keypads will not work on their own. They must be connected to a Master keypad using the 3-Connector Ribbon Cable supplied (included with each NKP-1.0 and FKP-1.0). The cable is symmetrical so it can be connected with the red striped side up or down, to best fit the configuration. Figure 12 shows it connected so that the MKP Master keypad will be to the right of the NPK Numeric and FKP Function keypads when mounted, whereas Figure 13 places the MKP to the left. Figure 12 Ribbon Cable MKP Right Figure 13 Ribbon Cable MKP Left 5. Connect all keypads to their assigned zones on the MZC-66 as in Figure 8. Be sure you connect the various colored Cat.5 leads to the correct Terminals on each end. Refer to Figure 14. Figure 14 Using Cat. 5 Cable to Connect MPK Keypads to MZC-66 It would be wise to use the same colors for each zone to help reduce errors. NOTE 1: Maximum recommended lead length with Cat. 5 cable is 1000 (305m). You could connect the 3 unused leads of the Cat. 5 cable in parallel with the +12V, GND and IR/IO leads, for better performance when using long cable lengths. 18

NOTE 2: If you wish to use RJ45 connectors for connecting the Cat. 5 cable to the keypads, you can do so by using the SpeakerCraft model RJA-1.1 RJ45-to-Wire Pin Adapters. See Figure 15 and Figure 16. Simply insert the RJA-1.1 pins into the keypad s EZ-Connect Terminals and snap the levers in place. You can use them at both the keypad and MZC-66 ends, if desired. Be sure to orient them correctly as shown. Figure 15 RJA-1.1 Adapter Figure 16 RJA-1.1 attached to Keypad and Cat. 5 PROGRAMMING WITH EZ-TOOLS Now that the physical keypads are configured and connected, programming the system can begin. Be sure the Transfer Cable is connected between the COM port on your computer (or the USB port with the USB/Serial Adapter) and the CONTROL PORT on the MZC-66. Power up the MZC-66 and proceed as follows: Quick Start 1. Install EZ-Tools. Place the included CD disc in your computer s CD ROM drive. 2. Double-click the Compact Disc icon on your desktop (or from My Computer ). 3. Double-click EZ-Tools xxx Setup.exe. 4. Follow on screen instructions. 5. This will install the program and place an EZ-Tools icon on your desktop. 6. Double-click the EZ-Tools icon and launch EZ-Tools. Serial Port Selection 7. At this point, EZ-Tools will search for a device (in this case the MZC-66) on default Serial Port 1. If you get the message No Device was found on Port 1, 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 your computer. When device is found, click OK. 8. You can begin programming by opening the default "MZC66DEF1.etp" project (Figure 17) or by creating a new project. It is highly recommended that you start with the default project (that comes factory installed on the MZC-66 and with EZ-Tools), since a good deal of the programming is already done. You can then modify it to suit the requirements of a given installation. 19

Figure 17 Opening the Default Project 9. If you wish to start an entirely new project, click New MZ-66 Project from the File menu or click the dual Green MZC-66 Icon. Type in an EZ-Pad Project Filename for your system, 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 Files\SpeakerCraft\EZ Tools\Projects. Assigning IR Commands to Button Keys At this point, we will assume that the default project key choices will be used as is. IR Commands to control the source components can now be assigned. IR (and RS232) commands are obtained from the internal Command Library in EZ-Tools. You can also custom learn and place your own commands in the Library and use them in your projects. At this time we will use the existing commands in the library. 10. With the "MZC66DEF1.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. 11. We will begin with the Source buttons in Zone 1 (we will clone Zone 1 to the other zones, after Zone 1 is programmed). The default program already has internal non-ir commands (red asterisk *) programmed for source/zone routing so we only need to be concerned with source function IR commands. The IR commands will typically consist of a macro of power commands for turning on a source component, placing it in Play, or turning on any other device you may want to come on with a single press of a Source button. Click on CMD Library. A Brands window appears with device folders just below. Refer to Figure 18. 12. Click a Source button (i.e. SAT) on the virtual keypad. Then click and scroll the Brands list for the component brand you have for SAT (i.e. RCA). 20

Figure 18 Assigning IR Commands to Button Keys 13. Double click the SAT/DSS folder. A list of Code Sets appears. At this point you may have to test the commands in more than one code set to find commands that work with the component. 14. To Test the commands, open a Code Set folder and left click a POWER command to highlight it. Press F9 to test the command. (When a command is sent by F9, the Source keys on all connected keypads will flash. The power command will be sent to the selected Source and Zone IR Outputs as well as the Common IR OUT). Once a power command is found to work, usually all the others for that device will work also (if not, try other code sets). NOTE: This test assumes you have the Transfer Cable (between your computer and the MZC-66) connected, all source and system components connected, all IR emitters attached and plugged in, and all devices powered up. 15. When a Power ON command is found to work, double click it to place it on the Command List under Button Properties for the selected Source key. Refer to Figure 18. 16. Once a command is on the Command List, you can also test it by clicking Test and then clicking the selected (Source) button on the virtual keypad. It acts just like you were 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, you do not have to use Power Management. However, if you do have a component that only operates with a toggle power command, see Power Management/.. section, beginning at step 19 following. 21

18. Repeat steps 12 ~ 17 for each of the remaining Source keys. If you use 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 19. Power Management/Events Programming 19. Some components, where only Toggle Power commands are available, will require Power Management. We will consider the VCR source, in this regard, for the Power ON action of a Source key. Click VCR on the virtual keypad and then go to the CMD Library for the VCR brand you have (JVC in this example). 20. At JVC brand, go to VCR and open Code Set 1. Left click POWER ON/OFF command (a Toggle Power command) and test with F9. Double click command to place it on the Command List. 21. Right click POWER ON/OFF command on the Command List and left click Toggle Power Management. On the pop-up, click Allow component to power ON. Refer to Figure 19. Figure 19 Programming Toggle ON Power Management 22

22. Next, select the Status Input number to which you have a sense voltage connected (see Notes 1 and 2 below) that represents the VCR s ON or OFF condition (in this case, Figure 19, it is #2). The command summary is now shown on the Command List as (TogON-2) 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 command will be allowed to pass to turn the VCR ON when the VCR button is pressed. Conversely, if the VCR were already ON, the video sense would be high, thus prohibiting the power command from being sent when the VCR button is pressed. Note 1 The sense voltage would be connected to the one of the DOORBELL/STATUS IN jacks on the rear of the MZC-66. 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 (>3 V) when the component is ON or low (< 1 V) when the component is OFF. Note 2 The DOORBELL/STATUS IN jacks can be used for either doorbell input triggering or for component power status management. 23. Repeat steps 19 ~ 22 for one other source that needs to operate with Toggle Power commands. Remember, if you do this, you will have no DOORBELL/STATUS IN jacks left over for doorbell use. To avoid this, try to always use components that have discrete power ON and OFF commands available, so that you do not have to use power management. Many discrete commands are available on "remotecentral.com". 24. Now we need to program Power OFF Management. Pressing the PWR button should power off a Zone, but not any of the Sources until any given Zone is the last to be powered off, or when a Whole House OFF command is executed (pressing & holding PWR for > 2 Sec.). Proceed as follows: 25. To program power OFF management we will not place commands under the PWR key, but rather within EVENTS SETUP. (This allows you to program the Off events in one location rather than under every power key in each zone. Refer to Events Setup section for more detail). 26. Under Project Content, left click EVENTS SETUP. Under "System Turning OFF (Last Zone OFF)" left click "Source Output 3" which corresponds to the VCR as Source 3. Place the same JVC POWER ON/OFF command on the Command list. Now right click the POWER ON/OFF command on the Command List and left click Toggle Power Management. On the pop-up, click Allow component to power OFF and click OK. Refer to Figure 20. 23

Figure 20 Programming Toggle Power OFF under Events Setup The System Turning OFF is now programmed so that the VCR will turn OFF when the last zone is powered OFF or when Whole House OFF is executed by pressing and holding any PWR key for more than 2 seconds. 27. Repeat steps 19 ~ 26 to place a Toggle Power OFF command under one other Source Output for a different source component, if desired. 28. The other source components must use discrete power commands. Place such discrete Power OFF commands under each of the remaining Source Outputs in the System Turning OFF list. NOTE 1: When done, all Source power OFF events will occur without the need to place them under the PWR keys in each zone. This results in easier programming and a much shorter Power OFF macro. NOTE 2: If you have a Zone component, such as an IR controlled amplifier, you will need to place its power OFF command under the PWR key of the Zone that controls it, OR under the applicable Zone Turning OFF section in Events Setup. Cloning and Programming the Remaining Zones 29. Now that Zone 1 is programmed, we can proceed to the remaining 5. Since all zones share most of the same programming, we can simply Clone Zone 1 to each of the remaining 5 and save a great deal of time. The less extensive programming of each zone s differences can then be performed, if needed. Proceed as follows: 30. Left click Zone 1 under Project Content and drag and drop it onto Zone 2. Click Clone on the pop-up. Refer to Figure 21. You now have an exact replica of Zone 1 at Zone 2. Repeat this for each zone. 24

Figure 21 Cloning Zone 1 to Zone 2, etc. NOTE: Move also shows on the pop-up. This allows a given zone to be moved to any different zone, without cloning. Be cautious with Move, however. It will leave the previous zone completely un-programmed! (Not Setup). 31. When done, all 6 zones will now be identical. At this point, you can make individual zone-by-zone changes, such as different zone commands for zone specific devices, if needed. 32. When the above steps are fully implemented, you will have a basic functioning system that includes the functionality stated under " Factory Default System ", previous, plus the following; a) Source and Zone components will power ON with the press of any Source button. b) Source Power ON Management for up to two Sources of your choice. c) Source Play at turn ON, if programmed, at your choice. d) Zone components power OFF with 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 with press of the "last on" Zone's PWR button or with Whole House power OFF (press and hold any Zone's PWR button for >2 seconds). For other types of programming, see "Advanced Programming" section following. ADVANCED PROGRAMMING EZ-Tools, in conjunction with the EZ-Pad/MZC-66 components, is a very flexible and extensive programming and control system. Advanced options are as follows: Delays 1. In some cases, particularly Video Projectors, DVDs and VCRs, a component may require 1 to 4 seconds to fully execute a power On, Off, or other function. This is no problem unless the user presses the component s Source button very quickly after the 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. 25

Figure 22 Programming Delays 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 22. 3. Double 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. If you have several commands in any given list, left click the Delay line and drag and drop it into position within the list as desired. Punched Commands 1. The Punch command allows you to instantly Punch Through common commands, such as Tone, Volume Up/Down, etc., to all Source (bank) selections. This will save you a great deal of programming time and help reduce programming 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 you use the MZC66DEF1.etp default project that comes installed on the MZC-66 (and in EZ-Tools), the needed punch throughs have already been done for the above mentioned commands. 2. If you need to do a Punch Through, 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-66, these would be the internal Zone 1 Volume Up and Zone 1 Volume Down commands from the MZC-66 Cmds tab. Click Vol UP key so that it is highlighted blue. 3. Click MZC-66 Cmds tab then Audio Level Commands. 4. Double click Zone 1 Volume Up command from the list (if you are programming Zone 1). Refer to Figure 23. 26

Figure 23 Punch Programming 5. To Punch, right click the Vol Up button and left click Punch key s Commands and Yes on the pop-up. Refer to Figure 23. Repeat this for Vol Down. The commands under these keys will now appear regardless of the Source selected. 6. Repeat these steps for any other command that would make sense to Punch through. Priority There are times when you would like to select a source, such as CD, and have it play without interruption in a given zone, such as when dining. Other zones could listen to (leech) the same source, but not change discs, tracks, or stop the CD, etc. In EZ-Tools, such priority can be given either on a first come first served basis or on an equal access basis. They can be assigned on a Global, Zone, Source or individual key basis. The options are as follows: Priority Equal This is the default setting in EZ-Tools, before any priority programming changes are made. It means that all keys in all zones have the same priority (Priority On) and commands work regardless of the actions of others in other zones. It will likely be the most often used in installed systems. You can verify this by right clicking any of the function or numeric keys. A check mark will appear next to the Priority On in the pop-up. See Figure 24. 27

Figure 24 Check Mark Indicates Priority is Set to ON (Initial Default Setting) Priority First Come First Served This type of priority would give controlling access (priority) to the first zone that selects any given source. For instance, the first person pressing CD source in any given zone would be the only one able to control the CD. Others in other zones could leech (listen) but not be able to control it until the first person released it by selecting another source. The next person pressing 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-66 under Project Content. Left click Force Global Priority Off and click Yes on the pop-up. See Figure 25. 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. You can verify this by right clicking any function key. You will see that Priority OFF is checked instead of Priority ON. Figure 25 Forcing Global Priority OFF 2. Restoring Priority to Common Commands. The previous action even removes priority control from common commands like 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. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining volume and other common keys in the zone. 5. Now repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 for each of the remaining zones. This completes this type of programming. 28

Zone Priority If you want one or more Zones to have full priority in any given zone (that is, you want to always override anyone else s First Come First Served selections for all Sources within a Zone), proceed as follows: Figure 26 Forcing Zone Priority ON 1. Perform steps 1 through 5 above first. 2. Right click the desired Zone (i.e. Zone 2 under Project Content) and left click Force Zone Priority On and Yes in the pop-ups. Refer to Figure 26. All function and numeric keys for all Sources in that Zone, where applicable, will now have all their Priority On options checked. 3. Repeat step 6 for any other Zone where you desire to have this action. Source Priority If you want one or more single Sources to have full priority in any given zone (that is, you want to always override anyone else s First Come First Served selection for a given Source, but not all Sources), proceed as follows: Figure 27 Forcing Source Priority ON 1. Right click the desired Source key (i.e. CD) and left click Force Source Priority On and Yes in the pop-ups. Refer to Figure 27. All function and numeric keys for that Source, where applicable, will now have all their Priority On options checked. 29

2. Repeat step 8 for any other Source in any other Zone where you desire to have this action. Individual Key Priority If you want just one or more function or numeric keys to have full priority for any given Source in any given zone [that is, you want to always override anyone else s First Come First Served selection on an Individual Key basis (i.e. Play, Stop, etc. on DVD)], proceed as follows: 1. Right click the desired function or numeric key (i.e. Pause) and left click Priority On in the pop-up. See Figure 28. The key will then have Priority On checked. Figure 28 Forcing Individual Key Priority ON 2. Repeat step 10 on any other function or numeric key for any Source in any other Zone where you desire to have this action. Muting Relays The EPR-1.0 EZ-Pad Speaker Muting Relay Module is used to provide local room Muting as explained earlier (see Figure 5). Actually, Muting can be accomplished two ways, 1) by using Preamp Muting as explained in reference to the system example (Figure 8) or 2) by using a Dedicated Mute Key on the EZ-Pad to actuate the EPR-1.0 Relay. Using the Relays would be desirable, for instance, when you have two or more rooms, with keypads, connected within the same Zone. They allow individual room muting not possible with Preamp Muting. To use the relays, proceed as follows: Designated Relay Mute Key This will designate one function key for dedicated Toggle Relay Mute action. When programmed on a Zone, the MUTE key will mute individual keypads within a Zone when pressed for a short time (under 2 seconds.) and will also provide Whole House Muting (all zones) when the key is pressed for longer than 2 seconds. When muted, the selected Source key will blink about once per second. Whole House Muting will un-mute when the 30

Mute key is re-pressed for longer than 2 seconds. Also, all Muting Relays are released (unmuted) when the Whole House or last Zone is powered down. 1. First, connect the amplifier and the room speakers to the EPR-1.0 Relay. Refer to Figure 29. Then connect the Relay coil leads to the Relay + and Relay- terminals on the rear of the Master MKP module as in Figure 29. Be sure to observe correct polarity. NOTE: If you wish to mount the EPR-1.0 Relay Module near the speakers rather than the keypad, you can extend the Relay Coil Lead by splicing on 2-conductor wire (up to 2000 with 24 AWG). Figure 29 System Connections for the EPR-1.0 Muting Relay 31