Monoprice 39261 User Manual

6-Zone Home Audio Passive Multizone Controller Preamp Kit

P/N 39261

User's Manual

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES

Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety

warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

• This device is intended for indoor use only.

• Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or other

containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on the device,

immediately unplug it from the power outlet and allow it to fully dry before reapplying power.

• Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected cables with wet hands.

• Do not subject the product to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or

humidity.

• Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in, on, or near a

heat source, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct sunlight.

• This device ventilates excessive heat through the slots and openings in the case. Do not block

or cover these openings. Ensure that the device is in an open area where it can get sufficient

airflow to keep from overheating.

• Do not place or install this device in an area where it can be exposed to excessive amounts of

dust, humidity, oil, smoke, or combustible vapors.

• Do not place or install this device in an area that lacks proper ventilation, such as an enclosed

cabinet or closet.

• Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if physical

damage has occurred.

• Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the same type

and level of power required by the device.

• Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.

• Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become crimped, pinched,

walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the power cord does not present

a tripping hazard.

• Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector head or

adapter body.

• Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical connections.

• Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or detergents. For

stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water.

• This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or modify this

device.

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INTRODUCTION

This 6-Zone Home Audio Passive Multizone Controller Preamp Kit is a functional 6x6 audio matrix

controller which can distribute any audio input to any or all outputs. It features 6 line level audio

inputs, 6 stereo preamplifier outputs, and 6 remote keypads to control each output zone. It can be

daisy chained with up to two additional units to enable up to 18 output zones. In addition to keypad

control, it can be controlled using a computer connected to an Ethernet network or using RS-232

control commands. It has a 12V trigger output for each zone, that allows it to activate a trigger

device, such as curtains or a projection screen, whenever the zone is activated.

FEATURES

• 3 stereo RCA, 2 stereo 3.5mm, and 1 digital optical inputs

• 6 output zones

• Includes a keypad for each zone to allow for remote control of the zone

• Includes an IR remote control

• 12V trigger output for each zone

• Each keypad has an IR receiver to allow for remote control of the source using an IR

transmitter (not included)

• Can be controlled over an Ethernet network connection using the built-in web GUI

• Can be controlled over an RS-232 direct connection using RS-232 control commands with a

home automation system

• Can be controlled using a free Android™ or iOS® app

• Can be daisy chained with up to 2 additional controllers to allow for up to 18 output zones

CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Monoprice™ Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering,

purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your order,

please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer Service

representative through the Live Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com or via email at
[e-mail]. Check the website for support times and links.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed below. If

anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice™ Customer Service for a replacement.

1x Multizone Controller with 2x Rack-Mount Ears and 12x Terminal Blocks

1x IR Remote Control

1x Expansion Ribbon Cable

1x Keypad Connection Hub with Decora Wall Plate

6x Keypad Controllers with Built-in IR Receiver and Decora Wall Plates

1x AC Power Adapter

1x User's Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Controller Front Panel

1. POWER: Depress the POWER button to turn the system on or off. When the controller is

powered on, the individual zones will remain in standby until the zone Keypad is activated.

2. ZONE #: Six LED indicators to show the status of each zone. An LED will illuminate Blue when

the zone is in Standby mode, White when the zone is Active, and Blue and White alternately

when the zone is Muted.

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Controller Rear Panel

1. OUTPUTS: Six stereo preamplifier output terminal block pairs to connect to the inputs of

external amplifiers or powered speakers.

2. SOURCE INPUTS: Three stereo line level RCA inputs, two stereo 3.5mm TRS line level inputs,

and one digital optical input for connecting six audio source devices.

3. TRIGGER OUTPUTS: Six 3.5mm trigger connectors for connecting to triggerable devices, such as

curtains or projection screens. Each trigger output sends a 12V trigger when the corresponding

zone is activated.

4. IR EMITTER: Two 3.5mm connectors for connecting IR transmitters (not included) to control the

source devices.

5. KEYPADS: RJ45 jack for connecting the included Keypad Connection Hub.

6. MASTER/SLAVE SWITCH: Three position slide switch to set the Master/Slave mode for this

controller. When additional controllers are connected, eac h controller must be set to a

different mode. When only a single controller is used, the switch should be set to the MASTER

position.

7. AGC SWITCH: Slide switch to turn Automatic Gain Control on or off. When AGC is set on, the

level of the individual inputs is boosted to a preset level, which ensures volume uniformity.

8. RS232: 9-pin RS-232 serial connector for connecting a computer for RS -232 control. The switch

between the RS232 and ETHERNET labels determines which control source to use.

9. ETHERNET: Two RJ45 LAN connectors for connecting an Ethernet network for control using the

built-in web GUI. The switch between the RS232 and ETHERNET labels determines which

control source to use. Note that the images in this manual incorrectly label these ports LAN2

and LAN1. They are actually labeled LAN and TO DEVICE, from left to right.

10. RESET BUTTON: Press the RESET BUTTON to reset the controller to its factory default settings.

11. EXPANSION: IN and OUT terminals for connecting the included Expansion Ribbon Cable to

connect additional controllers.

12. DC IN: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC Power Adapter.

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Keypad

1. NUMERIC DISPLAY: LED numeric display, which shows the Volume level, Selected Source

number, Mute status, Treble level, and Bass level, depending on the current Keypad mode.

2. IR: IR receiver.

3. STATUS LEDS: Five LEDs to indicate the Keypad mode.

• When VOL. is illuminated, the DOWN and UP buttons control the volume level and the

NUMERIC DISPLAY shows the volume level.

• When SOURCE is illuminated, the NUMERIC DISPLAY shows the selected input source

number.

• When EXT. is illuminated, the DOWN button turns audio mute off, the UP button turns

audio mute on, and the NUMERIC DISPLAY indicates the mute status.

• When TREBLE is illuminated, the DOWN and UP buttons control treble response and the

NUMERIC DISPLAY shows the treble value.

• When BASS is illuminated, the DOWN and UP buttons control bass response and the

NUMERIC DISPLAY shows the bass value.

4. DOWN: Button to decrease Volume, Treble, or Bass and to turn mute off, depending on the

Keypad mode.

5. UP: Button to increase Volume, Treble, or Bass and to turn mute on, depending on the Keypad

mode.

6. SELECT: Press and hold the SELECT button for several seconds to turn the zone on or off.

Momentarily press the SELECT button to cycle through the keypad modes. The STATUS LEDs

indicate the currently selected Keypad mode.

7. SOURCE SELECT: Use the left button to cycle backward through the available input sources

and the right button to cycle forward through the available input sources.

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Remote Control

1. Power: Momentarily press the Power button to

turn the zone on or off.

2. Mute: Momentarily press the Mute button to turn

audio muting on or off.

3. Balance: Momentarily press the L Balance button

to adjust the stereo balance to the left and the R

Balance button to adjust the stereo balance to

the right.

4. Volume: Momentarily press the Volume+ button

to increase the volume level and the Volume-

button to decrease the volume level.

5. Source: Momentarily press the Source+ button to

cycle forward through the available inputs and

the Source- button to cycle backward through

the available inputs.

6. Treble: Momentarily press the Treble+ button to

increase treble response and the Treble- button to decrease treble response.

7. Bass: Momentarily press the Bass+ button to increase bass response and the Bass- button to

decrease bass response.

SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT! Ensure that each device to be connected is turned off and disconnected from its power

source before making any electrical connections.

Connecting the Source Devices

1. Set the MASTER/SLAVE switch on the Controller to the MASTER position.

2. Using a stereo RCA cable (not included), plug one end into the SOURCE INPUTS 1, 2, or 3 RCA

inputs on the Controller, then plug the other end into the stereo RCA output of an audio

source device. Repeat for up to two additional source devices.

3. Using a stereo 3.5mm TRS cable (not included), plug one end into the SOURCE INPUTS 4 or 5

3.5mm jacks on the Controller, then plug the other end into the 3.5mm headphone output on a

mobile device. Repeat for up to one additional device.

Note: If you have more than three audio source devices with stereo RCA output, you can use a

stereo RCA to 3.5mm audio cable (not included) to connect the device to the SOURCE INPUTS

4 or 5 inputs on the Controller. If you have more than two devices with stereo 3.5mm output,

you can use a stereo RCA to 3.5mm cable (not included) to connect the device to the SOURCE

INPUTS 1, 2, or 3 RCA inputs on the Controller.

4. Using a digital optical audio cable (not included), plug one end into the SOURCE INPUTS 6

optical input on the controller, then plug the other end into the optical audio output of an
audio source device.