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MCS-2 CONTROLLER  (cont’d)

16.) Numeric Entry Keys (0 - 9) - 

Depending on the mode you are in these keys will allow direct track

access on a CD, an individual station on TV or DSS, or a station on a tuner, etc. If you are in the macro

mode, these will allow direct access to your stored macros.

17.) Enter button -

 Working in conjunction with the numeric keys above, this button will allow you to

address larger numbers quicker. For instance, if you are looking for track  # 23 on a CD, you press this

2 and then 3 and enter. This will allow access to DSS and multi-disc changers.

The following buttons are completely programmable. They may be reprogrammed to any function you

want depending on the source. In fact, they can be any IR related command. It does not even have to

pertain to the source units.

18.) Macro Button - 

This button has it’s own section. Please refer to the 

MACRO PROGRAMMING

section in this manual.

19.) Skip Backward - 

This button skips or searches backward. For instance if your source is a CD, it

will skip back to the beginning of the track that is playing, then if pushed again, it will skip back to next

track previous to the one you are on. Repeat as necessary.  This is a programmable button. It may be

reprogrammed to any function you want depending on the source. .

20.) Skip Forward - 

This button skips or searches forward. For instance if your source is a CD, it will

skip forward to the beginning of the next track, then if pushed again, it will skip forward to the next track

beyond that one. Repeat as necessary. This is a programmable button. It may be reprogrammed to any

function you want depending on the source.

21.) Power On - 

This button will turn on the source power switch from whatever zone you are in. It can

be programmed to cycle between on and off. When you program this button, press it once and transmit

the code for power on, then press it again for the command to power off. When pressed it will toggle

between on and off positions.

22.) Reverse

 - This button will scan backward within a track if you are in the CD source mode, or move

down the dial in a tuner source mode. This is a programmable button. It may be reprogrammed to any

function you want depending on the source. .

23.) Forward

 - This button will scan forward within a track if you are in the CD source mode, or move

up the dial in a tuner source mode. This is a programmable button. It may be reprogrammed to any

function you want. Pressing and holding it down will move

it quicker. This is a programmable button. It may be reprogrammed to any function you want depending

on the source.

24.) Play - 

This button in the CD or tape mode will start playing the appropriate device. This is a

programmable button. It may be reprogrammed to any function you want depending on the source.

25.) Pause - 

Primarily for tape or CD modes, this button will stop the music and wait in the same place

until the play button (or other function), is engaged.  This is a programmable button. It may be

reprogrammed to any function you want depending on the source. .

26.) Stop - 

This button will stop the CD or tape player in those modes. This is a programmable button.

It may be reprogrammed to any function you want depending on the source.

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Summary of Contents for CHANNELPLUS MDS-6

Page 1: ...ole house paging in conjunction with your phone system and built in front and back door chimes A party mode allows you to select music source and volume for all zones from one location A built in IR r...

Page 2: ...ld be provided 13 Metal parts and vinyl covering may be cleaned with a damp rag 14 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation po...

Page 3: ......

Page 4: ...ker terminals and line outputs E Distribution Section This section is the line level input output section It provides the inputs from your sources and the outputs for stacking additional units F Contr...

Page 5: ...uggest using a straight blade Jeweler s screwdriver to easily make this connection These speaker outputs are rated at 20 watts RMS a side into an 8 ohm load Stay within that ohm rating This will be mo...

Page 6: ...usly When the signal is disengaged the music will return to the previous level Even zones that are not currently on will open and allow the announcement to be made Inside the unit is a master DIP type...

Page 7: ...18 INSTALLATION NOTES Use Category 5 8 conductor cable It is not necessary for it to be shielded but be careful with your cable runs Avoid running a tight parallel with AC wiring Be careful if staplin...

Page 8: ...MDS 6 INSTALLATION MANUAL TM...

Page 9: ...now see both the ON and the STANDBY LED S lit on the MDS 6 6 Now attach the zone 1 controller to the zone 1 controller input on the MDS 6 7 Now go to zone 1 controller If the source 1 equipment is pl...

Page 10: ...the 12 pin terminal block located on the back of the unit Cat 5 wire or doorbell wire is perfectly suitable for all of these connections 1 Page Doorbell Status Paging The MDS 6 has two ways to allow...

Page 11: ...page is engaged Factory setting is on Set to off if you don t wish to have sources muted when doorbell or page is activated such as a nursery etc Audio disables doorbell and page audio Factory settin...

Page 12: ...SUPPLY IS NOT NEEDED USING ALTERNATE WIRING DOORBELL BUTTON Standard ChannelPlus Door Tel Phone System Wiring Diagram for Page When is struck audio will go out to the front door only When 5 is struck...

Page 13: ...ED This LED indicates the power status of the system Lighted the system is on and ready Off the system is not engaged 5 Mute Button This button will instantly stop the audio through the system It is u...

Page 14: ...place the controller into a ready to receive commands mode This is the learning mode When setting up the system initially place all but one controller in this mode and use the one master controller t...

Page 15: ...ne Repeat as necessary This is a programmable button It may be reprogrammed to any function you want depending on the source 21 Power On This button will turn on the source power switch from whatever...

Page 16: ...discretion of the installer Cloning The MCS 2 has a cloning feature that will allow you to down load the information stored in one controller to up to five additional controllers within an installatio...

Page 17: ...grouped as a macro under the CD1 source button The following selections are made on the right side of the MCS 2 dual controller See diagram page 7 1 Press PWR button 2 Press the button programmed for...

Page 18: ...ter press the command button on the MCS 1 Controller you wish to program into the wireless remote 6 The wireless remote should then accept the MCS 1 command 7 Once you have programmed the source numbe...

Page 19: ...r the memory in case of a power outage No the MCS 2 controller has a non volatile memory that will retain its memory once the controller has been programmed How do I utilize the doorbell and page feat...

Page 20: ...re runs of the controllers will have an increased time out of 15 minutes Once I have programmed my MCS 2 controller why does some of the source equipment not work It is possible that the MCS 2 did not...

Page 21: ..._________________________________________________ Installer s Phone ___________________________ Source 1 ______________________________________ Source 2 ______________________________________ Source 3...

Page 22: ...ot covered by this warranty This warranty will be void if a The unit has been altered or modified b The serial number has been removed or defaced c Original purchase is not from an Authorized Kustom D...

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