M&S Systems MC350A Owner's Manual

M&S SYSTEMS

Model MC350A

Master Unit

Owner's Guide

This booklet contains the information you need to get the most from your
musical intercom syst em. It also tells y ou what to do if your sy stem deve lop s
operating problems, and contains applicable statements of warranty. Keep
this booklet for future reference.

CONTENTS

MC350A Features ......................................... 1

MC350A Master Unit Operation ............................... 2

Setting Time ....................................... 4

Seek/Scan......................................... 6

Memory Operation .................................. 7

Intercom .......................................... 8

Room Speaker Control .............................. 10

MC350A Room Speaker Operation ........................... 13

MC350A Troubleshooting Tips .............................. 16

Statements of Warranty.................................... 17

MC350A FEATURES

Congratulations! Your new Model MC350A is a state of th e art Int ercom/Music
Center which provides Room to Room communication throughout your house
as well as furnishing AM, FM, or Auxiliary source audio. An optional door
chime can be integra ted int o the sy stem to provide door communication with
automatic muting. The MC350A contains a Digital Clock with battery back-up
which maintains the correct time for up to 30 minutes without power and never
needs replacing.

The state o f th e art transflective LCD display and power conserving backlight
can be read in any lighting condition from direct sunlight to complete darkness.
The unit provides excellent fidelity for up to 12 rooms with plenty of power.
The MC35 0A has a Digital Phase Lock Loop Tuner with 8 AM and 8 FM
Station Presets. The MC350A also has two external source inputs (AUX IN
and TAPE IN) and one line output (TAPE OUT) that can be used wit h M &S's
built-in Cassette Tape and/or CD player as well as your TV or other music
sources.

The MC350A has the ability to turn itself ON and OFF at preset times (like an
alarm clock or for security--to play music in the house while you are gone).
The MC350A was designed to be as user friendly as possible; the display tells
you how to set the time and alarm functions. It also indicates when and how
the intercom function is being used. The MC350A has a built -in Door Release
which can be used to open a door or gat e from the Master or any room wired
for that function. The MC350A is equipped with remote scan and sea rch (t he
radio can be manually or automatically scanned up or down from any room
speaker wired for the function).

The MC350A allows you to monitor any room (including the Mast er) to let you
know when a baby is crying or when an elderly person needs help. There is
also an intercom only position , a music with intercom override position, and an
off position for each room.

In addition, your new musical intercom also features:
*Smart Chime which will not interfere with Door Communications

*Lightning, static, and surge protection
*Improved reliability and serviceability

Your MC350A is designed to make your home more functional and
enjoyable. Prepare yourself for a more satisfying home living experience.

MC350A MASTER UNIT OPERATION

When the MC350A is connected to 120V house power th e unit will set itself
to 12:00 AM and the time will flash. The flashing display indicates that
power has been applied to the unit for t he first time or that there has been
an extended power outage and the unit has lost its memory . Th e un it will
operate properly and keep time from this initial 12:00 AM setting, but it
should have its memory restored by performing steps 5 and 10 in the
following instructions.

1. MASTER SPEAKER/MICROPHONE High-Fi delity Speaker. This
also is the microphone for communications from the master unit.