Monoprice 39261 User Manual

6-Zone Home Audio Passive Multizone Controller Preamp Kit
P/N 39261
User's Manual
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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 support@monoprice.com. 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.
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