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 Mi-Control Mi-Series Configuration Software

Installing Mi-Control

This section describes how to install Mi-Control. To install Mi-Control you must be logged into the 
computer as an Administrator. 

1.

Insert the Mi-Control installation disk into the computer's CD or DVD drive.

2.

On the Welcome to Mi-Control Setup Wizard window, click 

Next

.

3.

On the Installation window, select a destination folder to install Mi-Control.

4.

To install Mi-Control for all users of the computer, click 

Everyone

, or to install the program for 

your use only, click 

Just me

.

5.

Click 

Next

.

6.

On the Confirm Installation window, click 

Next

.

7.

On the Installation Complete window, click 

Close

Opening Mi-Control

1.

On the Start menu, select Programs | Matrix Audio Designs | Mi-Control. Once Mi-Control is 
launched, it automatically searches the network for any available Mi-Series controllers.  Any 
controllers Mi-Control finds display in the Available Controllers list.

You may need to restart your computer to complete the Mi-Control installation. If a 
message box is displayed indicating the computer needs to be restarted, click Yes.

Mi-Control depends on the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1.  We recommend 
that you use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the .NET 
Framework. Refer to your Windows Help for more information. 

You can run only one instance of Mi-Control computer at a time.  If you attempt to 
launch another instance of Mi-Control, an error message displays informing you to 
check whether another Mi-Control instance is running.  However, it is possible to run 
multiple Mi-Controls on different machines at the same time and control the same 
controllers. 

Summary of Contents for DAS-MI-0404

Page 1: ...Operation Reference Guide Matrix Distributed Audio Mi Control Mi Series Configuration Software v1 0 3 Initial Release 09 04 2007 ...

Page 2: ...PLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE AMX SOFTWARE THIS LIM ITED WARRANTY GIVES LICENSEE SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS Any supplements or updates to the AMX SOFTWARE including without limitation any if any service packs or hot fixes provided to Licensee after the expiration of the ninety 90 day Limited Warranty period are not covered by any warranty or...

Page 3: ... buttons 9 Source Controls 11 Using On Board Tuner Source Controls 11 Setting Direct Access to a Specific station 11 Using On Board Sirius Satellite Source Controls 12 Setting Direct Access to a Specific Channel or Category 12 Using External Tuner Source Controls 13 Setting Direct Access to a Specific Station 13 Using CD Source Controls 14 Setting Direct Access to a Specific DISC or TRACK 14 Using...

Page 4: ...emoving a Preset in a Custom Preset List 23 Working with Room Settings 25 Favorite Source 25 Setting a Favorite Source 25 Clearing a Favorite Source 26 Room Favorites 26 Setting a Room Favorite 26 Clearing a Room Favorite 26 Room Alarm 26 Setting a Room Alarm 26 Clearing a Room Alarm 27 Working with Room Controls 29 Room Volume 29 Setting the Volume for a Room 29 Muting a Room 29 SRS Controls 30 T...

Page 5: ...th Groupings 33 Adding a Grouping 33 Removing a Grouping 33 Turning ON a Grouping 34 Turning OFF a Grouping 34 Setting the Volume of a Grouping 34 Setting the Absolute Volume 34 Setting the Relative Volume 34 Setting the Volume of a Room within a Group 35 Changing a Grouping 35 ...

Page 6: ...iv Mi Control Mi Series Configuration Software Table of Contents ...

Page 7: ... system selected Additional requirements are 500 MHz or higher processor 256 MB of RAM 10 MB available disk space Network Interface Card Microsoft NET Framework Version 1 1 Minimum screen resolution of 800 x 600 About Mi Control Mi Control lets you control the audio sources connected to the Mi Series controller from any computer on your network From Mi Control you can Adjust the volume of any room...

Page 8: ...atrix Audio Designs Mi Control Once Mi Control is launched it automatically searches the network for any available Mi Series controllers Any controllers Mi Control finds display in the Available Controllers list You may need to restart your computer to complete the Mi Control installation If a message box is displayed indicating the computer needs to be restarted click Yes Mi Control depends on th...

Page 9: ...Selection window displays the IP Address and the current network status of controllers The table below shows the possible status values Controller Network Status Status Description Failed The controller has stopped communicating If this happens check that your computer s network connection is working and that the controller is powered on and properly connected to the network Handshaking Mi Control...

Page 10: ...all presets for the selected audio source Each audio source can have up to 10 System Presets and an unlimited number of Custom Presets Room controls Allows adjustments to room volume tone control and SRS WOW settings Audio Source controls Displays a number pad and controls to select CD or DVD tracks radio stations or satellite channels Alarm When an alarm is set for a room the alarm area displays ...

Page 11: ...P address You can review the controller s current network settings and modify them in the Mi Control Configuration window FIG 2 Controller network settings Reviewing Mi Control Ethernet Settings To access the Mi Series controller settings on the Main window click Advanced The Mi Control Configuration window displays read only information about the Mi Series controller The following controller deta...

Page 12: ... to Use a Static IP Address 1 On the Main window click Advanced 2 Select the Use Static IP check box 3 In the IP Address box type the IP address 4 In the Subnet Mask box type the subnet mask 5 In the Gateway box type the gateway 6 Click OK If the controller is configured to use DHCP and it cannot acquire an address for example if a DHCP server is not available it will use its configured static IP ...

Page 13: ...ller Sources are listed in order from 1 8 If a Source Name is left blank the default Source Type will be displayed FIG 3 Source Settings Window 1 Click Advanced 2 To display the list of sources double click Sources 3 Click the source you want to name 4 In the Name box type a name 5 Click OK Custom Room and Source names are saved with every instance of Mi Control and are not shared by other users i...

Page 14: ... a Room To make identifying rooms easy you can customize the name of each room By default the rooms are named sequentially FIG 4 Room Settings 1 Click Advanced 2 To display the list of rooms double click Rooms 3 Click the room you want to name 4 In the Name box type a name 5 Click OK ...

Page 15: ...Window Labels Tab 1 Click Advanced 2 To display the list of sources double click Sources 3 Click the source you want 4 Click the Labels tab 5 Double click the Roll over Text field of the Source Command you want to rename 6 Enter the new text 7 Press the Enter key 8 Click OK The On board Tuner and On board Sirius source type controls cannot be customized Source Commands which can be customized are ...

Page 16: ...Customizing Mi Control Buttons 10 Mi Control Mi Series Configuration Software ...

Page 17: ... you to control an internal AM FM Tuner source to select a specific radio station After selecting a radio station the audio plays in the selected room FIG 6 On Board Tuner Source Control 1 Click the room 2 Click the Tuner source tab 3 Click the AM FM button to toggle between AM and FM stations 4 Click the Stereo Mono button to toggle between stereo and mono mode 5 Click the UP DOWN button to SEEK ...

Page 18: ...next previous Channel 4 To advance through the System presets click the RIGHT LEFT button 5 The ROUND button is not used 6 Click the Category buttons to switch between next and previous Category Setting Direct Access to a Specific Channel or Category 1 To select a specific channel key in the channel number and click Enter Ex 6Enter Channel 6 2 To select a specific category key in the category numb...

Page 19: ...between AM and FM 6 Click the SQUARE button to toggle between MONO and STEREO mode Setting Direct Access to a Specific Station 1 1 To select a specific station click the station s frequency number buttons including the decimal place for FM stations and then click Enter If you select a frequency number but do not click the Enter button the tuner will remain on the current station All source control...

Page 20: ...installer Setting Direct Access to a Specific DISC or TRACK 1 To select a specific CD and track using the number buttons key in the CD press the DOT button key in the track and press ENTER Ex 25 4Enter CD 25 Track 4 2 To select a specific Track on the current CD key in the Track and press ENTER Ex 4Enter Current CD Track 4 If a CD and track number are selected and the Enter button is not clicked t...

Page 21: ...select next scene track etc 5 Click the ROUND button to make a selection 6 Click the SQUARE button to access the MENU Setting Direct Access on a DVD 1 To select a specific Track on a DVD key in the Track and press ENTER Ex 4Enter Track 4 If you select a DVD and track number but do not click the Enter button the DVD player will remain on the current DVD and track All source control buttons are defi...

Page 22: ...us Channel 4 Click the LEFT RIGHT button to move up down within the Guide 5 Click the ROUND button to make a selection 6 Click the SQUARE button to access the MENU Setting Direct Access to a Specific Channel 1 To select a specific channel key in the channel number and click Enter Ex 6Enter Channel 6 All source control buttons are defined at the Mi Series Controller at the time of installation and ...

Page 23: ...ck the UP DOWN button to access the next previous Channel 4 Click the LEFT RIGHT button to move up down within the Guide 5 Click the ROUND button to make a selection 6 The SQUARE button may or may not be defined Check with your installer All source control buttons are defined at the Mi Series Controller at the time of installation and may perform differently than described below Please verify the ...

Page 24: ...e UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT ROUND SQUARE buttons are defined at the Mi Series Controller at the time of installation and may or may not be defined Please verify the functionality of the source control buttons with your Installer Using External XM Source Controls The XM Source Type is used specifically for XM Satellite units that use RC5 X format IR codes The XM Source Controls enable you to control a XM ...

Page 25: ...aller The ROUND and SQUARE source control buttons may or may not be defined Please check with your installer Direct Access for Audio Sources Audio Source Value Description Example Tuner Type the Station radio frequency number For an FM station include the decimal For an AM station type the numbers only 107 5 Enter 107 5 FM 1310 Enter 1310 AM CD Player Type the CD and track numbers as follows CD do...

Page 26: ...Source Controls 20 Mi Control Mi Series Configuration Software ...

Page 27: ...mber of custom presets and custom preset lists are unlimited These presets are stored with every instance of Mi Control and are not shared by any other user Playing a Preset 1 On the Rooms bar click the room 2 On the Audio Source bar click the audio source tab 3 In the Presets area click a preset list 4 Click the preset The audio source plays the preset System Presets Adding a System Preset The nu...

Page 28: ...e source that has the preset list you want to remove 4 Click the Presets tab 5 In Preset Lists click the custom list to select it 6 Click Remove 7 Click OK Adding Presets to a Custom Preset List 1 To display the Audio Source bar click any room 2 On the Audio Source bar click the appropriate audio source tab 3 In the Presets area click the appropriate list 4 Click Create Preset 5 In the Name box on...

Page 29: ... 2 In the Mi Control Configuration window double click Sources 3 Click the source with the custom preset you want to remove 4 Click the Presets tab 5 Under Preset Lists click the appropriate custom list to select it 6 Click the preset you want to remove 7 Click Remove 8 Click OK For information on what to type in the Edit Preset window see Summary of Direct Access for Audio Sources section on page...

Page 30: ...Working with Presets 24 Mi Control Mi Series Configuration Software ...

Page 31: ...nfiguration window double click Rooms 3 Click the room to configure Or 1 In the Mi Control Main window click the Room button on the Room tabs 2 In the Advanced area click the Configure Room button Favorite Source You can set a Favorite Source for a room which plays automatically when the Room is selected in the Rooms bar By default the favorite source is disabled for a room Setting a Favorite Sour...

Page 32: ...at source See the Summary of Direct Access for Audio Sources section on page 19 for the format to which the favorite should conform 3 Press the Enter key 4 Click OK Clearing a Room Favorite 1 In the Room Favorites area on the Room Settings window double click an entry in the Favorite Station Track CD Channel column 2 Press the Delete key to delete the contents of the favorite 3 Press the Enter key...

Page 33: ...Mi Series Configuration Software Clearing a Room Alarm 1 In the Room Alarm area on the Room Settings window deselect the Enabled check box 2 Click OK The alarm information will still be available if you decide to enable the alarm in the future ...

Page 34: ...Working with Room Settings 28 Mi Control Mi Series Configuration Software ...

Page 35: ...will be retained until they are changed in Mi Control or from a keypad in the room Setting the Volume for a Room 1 On the Rooms bar click the room where you want to change the volume 2 To change the volume and sound in the room in the Room Controls area do one or more of the following To increase or decrease the volume move the Volume slider To balance the sound coming from the left and right spea...

Page 36: ... a more optimal audio presentation WOW Provides a panoramic three dimensional audio image that extends the sound field in both the horizontal and vertical planes and lowers the perceived bass response Turning On an SRS Option 1 On the Rooms bar click the room to control 2 In the Room Controls area click one of the SRS buttons Turning Off SRS Controls 1 On the Rooms bar click the room to control 2 ...

Page 37: ...s bar click the room you want to refresh 2 In the Room Controls Advanced area click the Refresh button Refreshing all states from the Mi Series controller can take a few seconds depending on network speed and quality For example refreshing over a wireless network will take more time than over a wired network connection During this time commands you issue from Mi Control may take longer than normal...

Page 38: ...Working with Room Controls 32 Mi Control Mi Series Configuration Software ...

Page 39: ... will be added and the Name should automatically be highlighted for editing If it is not then double click the new group name 5 Type a name for the group 6 In the Included Rooms list select the check box for each room you want to include in the grouping 7 Click OK The Groupings bar is updated with the new group Removing a Grouping Removing a grouping removes the connection between the rooms only a...

Page 40: ...the Sources bar select the OFF button Setting the Volume of a Grouping There are three methods to control the volume of a group absolute volume relative volume and individual room volume When a group is selected the audio plays at the absolute volume level as displayed on the Grouping screen Setting the Absolute Volume The absolute volume control sets all rooms to the same volume 1 To adjust the a...

Page 41: ... the Grouping Controls area 1 In the Groupings bar click the grouping you want to change The table below describes how to change the grouping Changing a grouping To Do this Remove a room from the grouping In the Included Rooms list select the check box of the room you want to remove Add a room to a grouping In the Included Rooms list select the check box of the room you want to add Change the rela...

Page 42: ...Working with Groupings 36 Mi Control Mi Series Configuration Software ...

Page 43: ...Changing a Grouping 37 Mi Control Mi Series Configuration Software ...

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