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ImpORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided 
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into 
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of 
the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on 
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by 
the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, 
tripod, bracket or table specified 
by the manufacturer or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is 
used, use caution when moving 
the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or 
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with 
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from 
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord 
plug from the AC receptacle.

17. The power supply cord (sometimes referred 
to as the “Mains Plug”) is used as the disconnect 
device and shall remain accessible and operable at 
all times.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such 
as sunshine, fire or the like.

19. Open flame sources, such as lighted candles, 
should NOT be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or 
moisture.

The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is 
intended to alert the user to the 
presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure 

that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a 
risk of electric shock to persons.

 The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) 

instructions in the literature accompanying the 
product. 

FCC Required Text

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, 
uses, and can radiate, radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the equipment 
     and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
     circuit different from that to which the receiver  
     is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced  
     radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved 
by the party responsible for compliance could void 
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Summary of Contents for Auriel MRC-6430

Page 1: ...I N S T A l l ati o n G u i d e MRC Multi Room Controller English ...

Page 2: ...hat provides your customer with a wide variety of operation options including wall mounted hand held popular phone and tablet interfaces The MRC 6430 is simple and convenient to connect and program Please follow the steps in this guide carefully to ensure top performance for your customer TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 3 Overview MRC 6430 4 5 What s included How to begin 6 7 1 Mount in cabinet o...

Page 3: ...he power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 17 The power supply cord sometimes referred to as the Mains Plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain accessible and operable at all times 18 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 19 Open flame sources such as lighted candles should NOT be placed on the apparatus WARNING To reduce the risk of fire o...

Page 4: ... 6 Analog source inputs with loop outputs IR OUT 1 6 Assignable IR outputs SERVICE PORT For factory service only USB Connect only Niles approved devices ETHERNET 10 100 LAN connection Page Door bell or page input with loop output CHassis connections ...

Page 5: ...3 5 Multi Room controller AMPLIFIED OUTPUT ZONES 1 4 Quick connect disconnect speaker terminal for zones 1 4 PREAMP OUTPUT ZONE 1 6 Analog stereo Preamp level outputs for each zone AC Power Connection MAC ID for chassis programming Main Power ...

Page 6: ...6 WWW NILESAUDIO COM What s included MRC 6430 a MRC 6430 b 1ea US Power Cord c 1ea EU Power Cord d 4ea Removable Speaker Connectors e Quick Install Guide this document f 2ea Rack Mount Ears ...

Page 7: ...o label all wires for easy documentation Turn off the Main Power switch to the MRC 6430 before making connections Mount the MRC 6430 in a cabinet by setting it on a sturdy shelf As with any electronic device the MRC 6430 generates heat at all times but considerably more when all zones are playing Ensure clear positive airflow within the cabinet by utilizing fans Locating the MRC 6430 in a complete...

Page 8: ... for DHCP addressing Static addressing is required when using a Niles HR200 and is set using the AurielTM software wizard see section 10 Note the MAC ID in the Project Documentation Worksheet extra sheet Niles HR200 P N nHR200 3 Connect audio sources A sources 1 thru 6 Connection For audio sources with an analog audio output connect the analog output to the MRC 6430 AUDIO IN with a stereo RCA cabl...

Page 9: ...with chassis two by connecting the LOOP OUT from chassis one to the matching source AUDIO INPUT on chassis two 4 Connect Doorbell Interface OPTIONAL Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT of the Niles DBI 2 Doorbell Interface to the PAGE AUDIO IN using an RCA male to male cable If you are using an MRC 6430 Extender chassis connect the PAGE LOOP OUT to the PAGE AUDIO IN on the Extender chassis Master Chassis Ext...

Page 10: ... to note which IR port is being used for each device When using an additional MRC 6430 chassis to add zones 7 thru 12 the six IR outputs on the 2nd chassis are available as additional unique IR outputs When controlling media room system additional IR outputs may be necessary IR outputs may be connected to a Niles IR Main System Unit MSU 140 MSU 250 MSU 480 to expand IR outputs DVD Unit SATT AVR TV...

Page 11: ...ed the amplifier for that output is disabled by the power on diagnostics Should a speaker be connected later the amplifier for that output will be enabled during the next power on sequence 7 Zone Pre Amp Outputs A Connecting Zone Pre Amp Outputs 1 thru 6 Each zone of the MRC 6430 has a corresponding Zone Preamp Output to send signals to auxiliary amplifiers for powering more than 1 pair of speaker...

Page 12: ...dio video receiver for sharing the whole house audio system s sources with a media room or home theater 8 USB Connection The USB connection is for Niles approved accessories only Please refer to the specific accessory s instruction manual for connection details Do not plug any device not specifically approved and documented by Niles into the USB connection Doing so may void the warranty USB Stick ...

Page 13: ...provide any user interface screens Activate the internal controller by pressing the Standby Power Button on the front panel 10 Programming Before programming please read the AurielTM Wizard Programming Manual and watch the training videos both of which may be found by visiting www NilesAudio com AurielSupport These assets should be checked with each new software release as features are added to th...

Page 14: ...While power is off 0 0 W In Standby mode 0 3 W In Networked Standby mode 1 6 W o The unit will automatically switch into Standby or Networked Standby mode after 15 minutes with no audio input Amplifier Power Output 30 watts ch 8Ω 45 watts ch 4Ω THD 0 10 1 watt output into 8Ω Signal to Noise Ratio 100db 20Hz 20kHz unweighted Audio Source Inputs 6 analog RCA connectors Audio Zone Outputs 6 4 Amp Pre...

Page 15: ...nty does not cover reimbursement for your costs of removing and transporting the product for warranty service evaluation or installation of any replacement product provided under this warranty This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer or reseller THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLU...

Page 16: ...ange specifications descriptions and prices without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications Designed and engineered in the USA 9901342 Rev B 1 8 0 0 S o u t h M c D o w e l l B l v d P e t a l u m a C A 9 4 9 5 4 1 7 0 7 7 7 8 5 7 3 3 1 8 0 0 B U Y H I F I w w w n i l e s a u d i o c o m H O M E O F E N T E R T...

Page 17: ...WWW NILESAUDIO COM 12 Project documentation Worksheet Network DHCP Range Sub Net Mask Gateway Wireless SSID Passkey 1 2 3 4 5 6 Unit 1 IP Address Unit 1 MAC Address Sources Name NOTES ...

Page 18: ...t 2 MAC Address Misc Network Device IP Address Misc Network Device IP Address Misc Network Device IP Address Misc Network Device IP Address Misc Network Device IP Address IR Outputs Unit 1 PRIMARY CHASIS SECONDARY CHASIS for expansion IR Outputs Unit 2 Name Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 19: ...WWW NILESAUDIO COM 12 Project documentation Worksheet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Zones Name Amplifier Channels PRIMARY CHASIS SECONDARY CHASIS for expansion ...

Page 20: ...dress IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address IP Address MAC Address Speakers User Interface PRIMARY CHASIS SECONDARY CHASIS for expansion ...

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