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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ZA8REC
Zone Audio Receiver
DESCRIPTION
The ZA8REC is a zone audio receiver with 8 independent inputs. When used with the ZATRAN (not
included), the Zone Audio system can transmit line level audio long distances over CAT5 cable. The
advantage of the ZA8REC is it allows the installer to elegantly connect audio source components
located in the zone to Xantech’s line of multi-room controllers such as the MRC88 and
MRAUDIO8X8.
Balanced differential line driver circuits ensure noise-free connections from audio sources located up
to 300 feet away! The ZA8REC’s built-in IR interface allows control of the remotely located source,
and works flawlessly with Xantech’s IR distribution components and multi-room controllers.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Level: 0 to 2.0Vpp
Frequency Response: ±0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
THD+N: 0.01%
IR Input/Output Levels: +12V
IR Bandwidth: 30kHz to 100kHz
Wire Requirements: CAT5, or 4 twisted pair 22AWG
Use in conjunction with ZATRAN (not included)
Power, +12VDC, 750mA (not included, suggest Xantech 782-00 Power Supply)
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INSTALLATION - iPod® mobile digital device
Figure 1 shows an application where the remotely located source is an iPod
portable audio device can also be used.
®
player. A similar
Figure 1
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INSTALLATION – Remotely Located Audio Component
Figure 2 shows a typical application where the remotely located source is a CD player or similar audio
device.
The remotely located source component can be controlled by affixing the 283M mouse emitter
(included) onto the IR sensor window. The MRC88 Controller can now control the source component
just as if it were in the same room.
Please refer to the MRC88 Installation Instructions (P/N 08901180) for information on how to use the
“ZONE IR” and “ZONE AUDIO INPUT” connections.
Figure 2
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INSTALLATION – ZA8REC and ZATRAN Wiring
The connection between the ‘receive’ and ‘send’ devices can be made using a CAT5 cable. Figure 3
shows the recommended wire color-coding connection as per the sticker located on the WECO screw
terminal.
Figure 3
“BL” – Blue “OR” – Orange
“BL/W” – Blue/White “OR/W” – Orange/White
“BR” – Brown “GR” – Green
“BW/W” – Brown/White “GR/W” – Green/White
“N/C” – No Connection
REPAIRS:
TECHNICAL SUPPORT PRE-AUTHORIZATION
Certain products require a Pre-Authorization from our Technical Support Department prior to a Return Authorization (RA)
being issued. Please call our Technical Support Department at 800 843-5465 Extension 2 if you have a problem with any
of the following products: Any MRC Controller or Keypad, SmartPad LCD (any model), ZPR68 (any version), 49090,
78090, any PA series amplifier, PM110, LM110, WPK (any version), DD4, GateKeep-IR (any version), RT8, RT16, RAT1,
URC2 (any version), MAC1, IRS232, IRS232A, RS232IR, RS2321X8, Xtralink-IP 172 series, 590-10, XDT, PMX/LMX ,
and BXAUDIO. Technical Support will transfer your call to the Sales Department to complete the TRA process.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Xantech warrants its products to be free of defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty extends for one year from
the date of purchase by the consumer. Any products returned freight prepaid to Xantech and found to be defective by
Xantech within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced, at Xantech's option, at no charge. Xantech will not be
responsible for the actual cost of installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional rights which vary
from state to state.
XANTECH CORPORATION
13100 Telfair Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone 818-362-0353 Fax 818-362-9506
www.xantech.com
Part No. 08901677 Rev X3 02-23-06
© 2006 Xantech Corporation
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