Mercury Mercury, MRA Multi-room Music Hub Installation Manual
multi-room audio • lighting controls • energy management
MRA Multi-room Music Hub
Installation and User Manual
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Contents
Introduction to your Mercury® Audio System 3
Initial system test set-up 4
Initial system test set-up diagram 5
Safety instructions 6
Audio system connection diagram and technical specication 7
Typical set up of installed system diagram 8
RJ45 connection 9
Control latep options 10
Hub Installation
Dimensions and tools 11
Mounting and installing the Mercury® hub 12-13
Speaker connection 14
Installation of wall plates 15-18
Wall plate connection via CAT5e cabling 19
IR remote control 20
External devices and DAB radio (for MRAD option only)
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Disclaimer and warranty
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Mercury Guide User Screen Touch
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Dock Set-up Assistant
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Remote App
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Mercury® Audio System. The multi-room audio system provides the versatility of
controlling music played in different areas of a property; from the living areas to the bathroom, and even the garden!
Installing these systems facilitates a new level of luxury for the property owner, affording the exibility of selecting
which sounds they want to listen to, where and when.
Listen to your music from any room in your home, any time!
• Listen to four individual sources simultaneously.
• Create the perfect mood by playing your favourite playlist throughout the entire house for your whole family to
enjoy. Classical in the lounge, blues in the kitchen, and rap in the kids room - all at the same time.
• Control your music via your iPhone, iPod or iPad, a wall mounted controller or remote control from multiple
sources, including your MP3 player.
• The Hamilton multi-room music systems make it easy to listen to your entire music collection from
anywhere in your home.
• Control your Skybox, using the IR remote via the wall plate.
In the box
• Mercury MRA4 Audio System hub.
• Power supply lead.
• Yellow CAT5 cable (for initial system testing of Control Plates).
• RCA to 3.5mm Jack audio cable.
• Wall mounting template.
• Mercury IR remote control (batteries included).
• 1x wall mounting kit including 3x M8 40mm dome head screws and 3x brown rawl plugs.
If any of the items above were not in the master pack when originally opened, please call Hamilton Litestat on
01747 860088 and ask for technical support or email technical @hamilton-litestat.com.
Thank you again for purchasing your Mercury® Audio System.
Initial system test set-up using Mercury® control plates
See diagram on page 5
• Connect the supplied CAT5 cable to the audio system through control plate 1 port. Then connect the CAT5
cable to the wall plate.
• Set the dip switch on the back of the plate to zone 1.
• Connect 1 speaker into the zone 1 speaker outputs.
• Connect the supplied 3.5mm jack to RCA cable to audio source 4 and connect any portable audio source
(mp3 player or smart phone are ideal).
• Connect power supply lead to audio system.
• Turn the system on at the main switch by the power lead terminal.
• Using the connected control plate press ‘source 4’
• You should now hear the music from your connected device being played though the speaker.
Trouble shooting
If you don’t hear the connected audio source:
• Ensure the volume is tuned up on the control plate
• Ensure the volume is tuned up on the Source device
• Check ALL connections. Ensure the source device is connected to ‘Source 4’ and ‘Source 4’ is
selected on your control plate.
This initial set up is a simple, quick, and reliable way to set up your Mercury Multi-Room Audio System. It is also
a good way of testing any connection or multiple accessories for larger installations. The system is designed to be
adaptable and can be expanded once a basic installation is up and running.
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Safety Instructions
WARNING: LIVE MAINS IS EXPOSED WHEN THE COVER IS REMOVED
For the continuous safe operation of this product, the following must be complied with AT ALL TIMES.
1. Read Instructions – all operating and safety instructions should be read before the system is operated –
instructions should be retained for future reference.
2. Care should be taken to prevent the chance of ingression of dust, liquids or other foreign bodies spilling/falling
into the equipment. The equipment should not be exposed to any dripping or splashing - no objects lled with
liquid should be placed on the unit.
3. This equipment must be installed by a competent person.
4. This equipment must be earthed at all times.
5. The mains power feed may come from either an earthed domestic or a switched fused spur (both) must
be protected by an earthed fused link rated at max 3A in accordance with BS1362 and installed by a
qualied electrician.
6. This equipment must be protected from damp and humid environments and is only suitable for interior
installation.
7. The equipment should be mounted on a suitable wall or within a cabinet with adequate ventilation away from
any heat source. To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the
installation instructions.
8. For any installation queries please see the Hamilton Litestat website or contact Hamilton’s technical support.
9. No user servicable components within the unit.
W a rning: When making off RJ45 connections it is imperative that the termination is correctly wired to T-568A
wiring standards (see page 9 ). Incorrect wiring can result in irreversible damage to the controller and MRA4 hub.
This will invalidate the product warranty.
Danger
240 Volts
DANGER
Isolate mains before
removing cover
Serial Number:
For future reference please write your Mercury® serial number below,
the number can be found inside the Mercury® casing.
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1. Mains Power Switch
2. IEC Socket Inlet
3. Speaker Level Outputs Zone 1-4
4. RS232 Connection
5. IP Network Port
6. Mercury
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iDock Data Port
7. Mercury iDock Audio Port
8. Control Panel Port 1-4
9. Line Out
10. DAB Aerial
11. IR Emitter output source 1-4
12. RCA Stereo Audio Input Source 1-4
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Input: 240V~
Mains Frequency: 50/60Hz
Rated Current: 3 Amp
Max Output Power per
Channel: 20W 8�
Number of zones: 4
No. of line levels audio inputs: 4
No. of demote dock module inputs: 1
Remote control interface: IP and RS232
Number of IR out: 4
Dimensions: 450 x 205 x 69 mm
Weight: 5.3kg Pre-amplier Unit
Source Input: 1-4
Stereo Phono Pair: x4
Input Impedance: 10K �
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Left Right
Zone/Room 1
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Left Right
Zone/Room 3
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Left Right
Zone/Room 2
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Left Right
Zone/Room 4
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Source
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Source
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Shielded CO AX
Cable must
be used
4 Zones/Rooms of Music
4 Line Level
Audio Inputs
Hamilton
Bluetooth
Audio Bridge
Wireless connection
TO App via home router
Stream music FROM your
device via Bluetooth connectivity
Control all sources in all
zones/rooms via the Mercury App
• Control four zones (rooms)
• 20+20 Watts per channel
(left and right speaker)
• Four audio sources (line inputs)
• Play any source in any zone
• Wireless App control
(ethernet connection to router*)
*Router not available from Hamilton Litestat
Home Hub
Router*
Four zone set up with Bluetooth
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and audio bridge connected
plus App control via router
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Typical set-up of installed system
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Important Notice
RJ45 CONNECTION
When making CAT5e / RJ45 ,connections it is imperative that the termination is correctly wired to T-568A wiring standards
(below). Incorrect wiring can result in irreversible damage to the controller and MRA hub, this will invalidate the
warranty.
CAT5e cables are assembled according to the T568A standard. The T568A standard requires the cable end to
terminate the internal coloured wires in the order below, as viewed from the top down : green-white, green,
orange-white, blue, blue-white, orange, brown-white, brown.
A CAT5e tester must be used to test connections prior to connecting the system.
Note: Maximum cable run length from MRA4 hub to controller = 100m
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Control Options
WALL MOUNTED PLATE
Mechanical Button Glass Capacitive Touch Touch Screen
MERCURY® IR REMOTE
IR Remote Control
MERCURY APP
The Hamilton Mercury® App is available for download on
Please
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for information or how to set up
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IR PASS-THROUGH
The MRA4 hub has an internal IR pass-through that is compatible with the Sky satellite TV box, allowing you to use
your Sky remote to control the Sky box via the Hamilton wall mounted plate.
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