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AURIEL

 MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE

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Customer Benefits

The MRC-6430 offers your customer a cost-effective way to distribute streaming audio services throughout their multi-
room audio system that allows One Touch to Entertainment from an easy-to-learn keypad or touchscreen. They get 
complete control of their music  through a recognizable user interface from any location in the house. 

Installation Benefits

The MRC-6430 is a scalable Multi-Room controller with a built-in streaming source powered by the Logitech Media 
Service, LMS. 

Installation Requirements

All CAT-5 wiring must be terminated using the T568A wiring convention. The following steps are required to configure the 
Internal Media Source on the MRC-6430 for operation:
1) Connect to the Local Area Network (LAN) with Internet Access.
2) Configure a Squeezebox account at mysqeezebox.com/user/signup. 
3) Add desired Streaming Services to the Squeezebox account.
4) Configure the MRC-6430 for the Internal Media Source.
5) Connect all Niles user interfaces to the LAN. 
6) Follow any additional setup instructions on the Niles Auriel Viewer.
 

Critical Knowledge

 

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The MRC-6430 must be connected to the local area network (LAN) with Internet Access

 

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The MRC-6430 is defaulted to DHCP and will get an IP address from the LAN router, Touchscreens and mobile devices 
will essentially “Plug and Play” when communicating through the same LAN that the MRC-6430 is connected to.

 

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The Niles nKP7 requires a Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection to a network switch or router in order to power on. 

 

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The Niles nTP4 and nTP7 are PoE compliant and may be connected to a PoE network switch or router or powered by 
an external power supply.

Содержание Auriel MRC-6430

Страница 1: ...om Audio and Home Theater Control Like You ve Never Experienced Includes Overview of products powered by Auriel Auriel System Applications Multi Room Applications Lighting Applications Climate Applications VERSION 2 2016 MRC 6430 ...

Страница 2: ...lti Room Amplifier with System Integration Amplifier for Outside Zones 16 Whole Home Audio with an Extender Chassis and System Integration Amplifier for Outside Zones 20 MRC 6430 Multi Room Amplifier Integrated With a Home Theater System for Unified Control 24 Overview DBI 2 Doorbell Interface 28 DBI 2 and MRC 6430 Doorbell System 30 Lighting Control with Lutron Caseta 32 Lighting Control with Lut...

Страница 3: ...Cable Diagram Section shows all connection points with color coded line connections Do This First Installation instructions on what you need to know before you begin Application Section provides you with detailed info for a specific application What does this Application Do Description of Application Key Considerations Important information that you need to consider when planning your design Custo...

Страница 4: ...y also be managed from a variety of mobile devices like the iPhone iPad Android phone tablets plus Windows or Mac based computers that provide not only control but display metadata such as playlists and album art even station information The intuitive interface renders identically across devices enabling simple and convenient control by all The Auriel Ecosystem The Auriel ecosystem centers around ...

Страница 5: ...s Auriel software platform scales for feature expansion including lighting control and climate thermostat control TCP IP A simple backbone for control with no proprietary wiring Meta Data When connected to compatible devices Niles Auriel delivers metadata to the industry s widest selection of user interfaces Preamp Outputs Connect an external amplifier to provide more power for a large area such a...

Страница 6: ...S SOURCE 1 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 Doorbell or page input with loop output MAC ID For chassis programming ...

Страница 7: ... ROOM SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE 7 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 Main Power ...

Страница 8: ... A stylish charging base is included and keeps the nHR200 ready to grab and go The nKP7 7 Button keypad delivers a simple interface that the end user to easily select their favorite sources adjust volume and turn off the system all at the touch of a button This next gen keypad is simple to use and easy to navigate The nTP4 and nTP7 4 and 7 high resolution touchscreens are wall mountable in either ...

Страница 9: ...n available Navigation Use these buttons for navigating your TV DVD cable or satellite box etc Numeric Buttons PLEASE NOTE Use of the nHR200 remote will vary depending on the configuration of your system Rooms When placed on the charging cradle the nHR200 is switched to control the primary room To change rooms press this button and select a new room Transport Buttons For use with DVD CD MP3 SAT DV...

Страница 10: ...nsor LAN Power over Ethernet Microphone Off Button Press once for Zone Off Press and hold for All Zones Off Volume Up Down Adjusts volume for the assigned zone Source Buttons Configured in the Auriel Software Press and hold to set Audio Presets on the fly Ethernet Port RJ 45 Connection IEEE 802 3at PoE Compliant 13W Max Draw 48V 270 mA max ...

Страница 11: ...I ROOM SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE 11 OVERVIEW nTP7 Touchscreen Microphone Proximity Sensor Power Speaker Status LED Camera Audio Out USB Recessed Reset Switch DC Power Input LAN Power over Ethernet Recessed Reset Switch ...

Страница 12: ...ON SOURCE LEVEL BASS TREBLE AND VARIABLE LOUDNESS Each zone can have its own custom tailored sound Zone Control Light Usage Rooms nKP7 7 button keypad recommended Provides basic system control including One Touch to Entertainment and streaming services and playlists nKP7 provides simple preset access to preferred content on four channels plug the ability to raise and lower the volume and power dow...

Страница 13: ...tion 1 Connect to the Local Area Network LAN with Internet Access 2 Configure a Squeezebox account at mysqeezebox com user signup 3 Add desired Streaming Services to the Squeezebox account 4 Configure the MRC 6430 for the Internal Media Source 5 Connect all Niles user interfaces to the LAN 6 Follow any additional setup instructions on the Niles Auriel Viewer Critical Knowledge The MRC 6430 must be...

Страница 14: ...udspeakers Zone 3 Loudspeakers Zone 4 POE Switch nKP7 nTP4 nTP7 Wireless Router MRC 6430 Standalone MRC 6430 Multi Room Amplifier including System Integration Amplifier for Outside zones CAT5 Stereo RCA Flasher Speaker Cable APPLICATION MRC 6430 Multi Room Amplifier Streaming Services ...

Страница 15: ...k Local Area Network Switch MRC 6430 Ethernet port Source Connections to MRC 6430 Room Connections needed for each area that accesses the audio sources QTY CABLE SIGNAL FROM TO 1 Speaker Audio MRC 6430 Zone Amplifier Output Speakers 1 CAT5 Data Local Area Network PoE Switch Keypad or Touchscreen ...

Страница 16: ...so the doorbell page can be heard When the page is completed zones that were on will automatically begin playing music again and the zones that were off will again turn off Zone Features Include Volume Turn On Source Level Bass Treble and Variable Loudness Each zone can have its own custom tailored sound Zone Control Recommendations Light Usage Rooms nKP7 7 button keypad recommended Provides basic...

Страница 17: ...o the Local Area Network LAN 2 Configure unit through mobile device touchscreen or PC MAC viewer on the same LAN 3 Configure the MRC 6430 chassis 4 Configure system for all connected sources 5 Set source level turn on volume options bass treble variable loudness 6 Configure all connected user interfaces Critical Knowledge The MRC 6430 must be connected to the local area network LAN The MRC 6430 is...

Страница 18: ...speakers Zone 3 Loudspeakers Zone 4 POE Switch nKP7 nTP7 Wireless Router Single Stream Music Player Bus Input 11 12 Channel Input 12 Channel Amplifier SI 1230 MRC 6430 Set Top Box Blu ray DVD Player Standalone MRC 6430 Multi Room Amplifier including System Integration Amplifier for Outside Zones CAT5 Stereo RCA Flasher Speaker Cable ...

Страница 19: ...30 Source 2 IR Out Blu Ray DVD Player IR window Source Connections to MRC 6430 Room Connections needed for each area that accesses the audio sources Other Connections QTY CABLE SIGNAL FROM TO 1 Speaker Audio MRC 6430 Zone Amplifier Output Speakers 1 CAT5 Data Local Area Network PoE Switch Keypad or Touchscreen 1 Speaker Audio SI 1230 Amplifier Output Zone 5 Speakers 1 Speaker Audio SI 1230 Amplifi...

Страница 20: ...ble and Variable Loudness Each zone can have its own custom tailored sound Powering Outdoor Areas The amplifier power of the MRC 6430 is sufficient for indoor applications but outdoor applications may require a more powerful amplifier A Niles System Integration Amplifier is recommended when more power is needed The MRC 6430 has preamp outputs Each one provides an audio signal to the amplifier that...

Страница 21: ...B wiring convention The following steps are required to configure a MRC 6430 for operation 1 Connect to the Local Area Network LAN 2 Configure unit through mobile device touchscreen or PC MAC viewer on the same LAN 3 Configure the MRC 6430 chassis 4 Configure system for all connected sources 5 Set source level turn on volume options bass treble variable loudness 6 Configure all connected user inte...

Страница 22: ...eakers Zone 3 Loudspeakers Zone 4 Loudspeakers Zone 7 Loudspeakers Zone 8 Loudspeakers Zone 9 Loudspeakers Zone 10 Wireless Router POE Switch nTP7 nKP7 SI 1230 12 Channel Amp Bridged to 8 Ch Multi Stream Media Player Blu Ray DVD Player Set Top Box Whole Home Audio with a Extender Chassis 12 zones and System Integration Amplifier for Outside Zones CAT5 Stereo RCA Flasher Speaker Cable ...

Страница 23: ... RCA Audio Master MRC 6430 Source 4 Loop Out Extender MRC 6430 Source 4 Audio In 1 Stereo RCA Audio Master MRC 6430 Source 5 Loop Out Extender MRC 6430 Source 5 Audio In 1 Stereo RCA Audio Master MRC 6430 Source 6 Loop Out Extender MRC 6430 Source 6 Audio In Source Connections to MRC 6430 Room Connections needed for each area that accesses the audio sources Other Connections QTY CABLE SIGNAL FROM ...

Страница 24: ...lications may require a more powerful amplifier A Niles System Integration Amplifier is recommended when more power is needed The MRC 6430 has preamp outputs Each one provides an audio signal to the amplifier that can be switched between variable level volume level controlled by keypad or fixed level volume level controlled by a separate volume control Zone Control Light Usage Rooms nKP7 7 button ...

Страница 25: ... the same Local Area Network LAN 2 When nHR200 Wi Fi Remote Control is desired for Home Theater and Whole House Audio control the MRC 6430 and Home Theater Receiver must be set for independent static IP addresses Use the Project Documentation Worksheet supplied with the MRC 6430 to document all system connections and IP addresses 3 Most IP controllable sources require that they be changed from DHC...

Страница 26: ... 4 POE Switch nKP7 nTP7 Wireless Router MRC 6430 Streaming Music Player Set Top Box Set Top Box AVR Blu Ray Player nHR200 TV MSU 140 DVD HDMI In CD In DBS HDMI IN Network Port Aux Audio In MRC 6430 Multi Room Amplifier Integrated with a Home Theater System for unified control CAT5 Stereo RCA Flasher Speaker Cable HDMI ...

Страница 27: ... CAT5 Network Music Player Local Area Network Switch 1 Flasher Infrared MRC 6430 Source 4 IR Out Blu Ray IR Window 1 3 5 mm with Flying leads Infrared MRC 6430 Source 5 IR Out IR Sensor Input of MSU 140 Source Connections to MRC 6430 Room Connections needed for each area that accesses the audio sources Other Connections QTY CABLE SIGNAL FROM TO 1 Speaker Audio MRC 6430 Zone Amplifier Output Speake...

Страница 28: ...from zero to four seconds via a similar set of DIP switches If you prefer a custom chime sound can be created An audio source microphone mixer CD player preamplifier etc can be connected to the DBI 2 s audio input and then recorded to the digital memory Dual Doorbell Triggers The two doorbell inputs one for the front door and the other for the rear are connected using simple two conductor wire The...

Страница 29: ...ut jack One gold plated mono audio output jack UL listed in line power supply with universal voltage capability Specifications Dimensions 7 7 8 wide x 1 1 8 high x 4 1 8 deep 20cm wide x 2 9cm high x 10 5cm deep DC Power Jack and red LED Power Indicator 12V DC 150mA Voltage Trigger Output Chime Output Level Adjustment RCA Audio Input RCA Audio Output Screw Holes for Mounting screws not included Tr...

Страница 30: ...audio output run through a CAT 5 back to the MRC 6430 Multi Room amplifier using two C5 A2 baluns and or a C5 A2WM wall mounted balun Customer Benefits The DBI 2 allows the doorbell to be heard from multiple locations within a house instead of one location making it easier to hear Also the built in chimes are more distinguished than the basic doorbell chime found in many houses which many customer...

Страница 31: ...ately from telephone paging MRC 6430 Multi Room Amplifier Integrated with a Doorbell Alert System CAT5 Mono RCA Speaker Cable DBI 2 Doorbell Interface Connections QTY CABLE SIGNAL FROM TO 1 Mono RCA Audio Telephone KSU Page Output DBI 2 Audio Input 1 Mono RCA Audio DBI 2 Audio Output Master MRC 6430 PAGE AUDIO IN 1 Mono RCA Audio Master MRC 6430 PAGE AUDIO OUT Extender MRC 6430 PAGE AUDIO IN 1 CAT...

Страница 32: ...S FIRST Review the MRC 6430 Auriel Overview Customer Benefits Using the Niles Auriel Viewer for control of lighting systems offers your customers an easy to use single user inferace in a one app solution Whether at home or on the go using the Niles Auriel app allows your clients to control their lights for an added level of convenience and peace of mind Adding control of the lighting system to the...

Страница 33: ...t be connected to the local area network LAN The MRC 6430 is defaulted to DHCP and will get an IP address from the LAN router Touchscreens and mobile devices will essentially Plug and Play when communicating through the same LAN that the MRC 6430 is connected to The Lutron Caseta lighting system must be fully programmed and operational before integration with the Niles MRC 6430 The Niles nTP4 and ...

Страница 34: ...ioRA 2 DO THIS FIRST Review the MRC 6430 Auriel Overview Customer Benefits Using the Niles Auriel Viewer for control of lighting systems offers your customers an easy to use single user inferace in a one app solution Whether at home or on the go using the Niles Auriel app allows your clients to control their lights for an added level of convenience and peace of mind Adding control of the lighting ...

Страница 35: ...30 chassis and the Lutron RadioRA 2 main aux repeater must be connected to the same local area network LAN The MRC 6430 is defaulted to DHCP and will get an IP address from the LAN router Touchscreens and mobile devices will essentially Plug and Play when communicating through the same LAN that the MRC 6430 is connected to The Lutron RadioRA 2 lighting system must be fully programmed and operation...

Страница 36: ...Edge DO THIS FIRST Review the MRC 6430 Auriel Overview Customer Benefits Using the Niles Auriel Viewer for control of lighting and climate systems offers your customers an easy to use single user interface in a one app solution Whether at home or on the go using the Niles Auriel app allows your clients to control manage the media climate and lighting devices in their home for an added level of con...

Страница 37: ... the VeraEdge must be connected to the same local area network LAN The MRC 6430 is defaulted to DHCP and will get an IP address from the LAN router Touchscreens and mobile devices will essentially Plug and Play when communicating through the same LAN that the MRC 6430 is connected to The VeraEdge must be paired with Z Wave devices and fully operational before integration with the Niles MRC 6430 Th...

Страница 38: ...ats through a color touchscreen Additionally the nTP7 can access and control additional thermostats in other areas APPLICATION AprilAire 8820 Thermostat DO THIS FIRST Review the MRC 6430 Auriel Overview Customer Benefits Using the Niles Auriel Viewer for control of climate systems offers your customers an easy to use single user interface in a one app solution for heating cooling and humidificatio...

Страница 39: ...edge Both the MRC 6430 chassis and the AprilAire 8820 must be connected to the same local area network LAN The MRC 6430 is defaulted to DHCP and will get an IP address from the LAN router Touchscreens and mobile devices will essentially Plug and Play when communicating through the same LAN that the MRC 6430 is connected to The AprilAire 8820 must be connected to a wireless network and fully operat...

Страница 40: ...hould be used when more than 6 zones are needed in a project expanding the basic 6 source 6 zone system architecture A maximum of 2 two MRC 6430 s can be used to create a 6 source by 12 zone system design Please see the system design starting on page 16 in this guide for more information How do I configure the MRC 6430 system The MRC 6430 is an IP based Multi Room Controller and as such configurat...

Страница 41: ...ources can I integrate into the MRC 6430 system The six source inputs are line level and can accommodate many different types of sources Line level audio from any source can be brought into the MRC 6430 even if the source is not IR controllable examples of these would be legacy devices such as tape decks basic iPod docks CD players computer audio even phonographs using a phono preamp Sources that ...

Страница 42: ...ional manufacturers in such categories as Media Management Set top Boxes Cable and Satellite CD players DVD and Blu ray players Tuners TVs projectors iPod docks and Gaming systems Each category of source devices TV projectors has many manufacturers and service providers including OEM manufacturers so the device you are looking for is likely to be in the IR database The Niles MRC 6430 technical sup...

Страница 43: ...Aire and Lutron RadioRA2 communicating thermostats For a complete list of supported Thermostats please visit the Niles Technical Resource Dealer Website What is required for Z Wave devices to work with the Niles Auriel Ecosystem The Niles Auriel System communicates to Z Wave devices using the VeraEdge Z Wave controller For more information on the VeraEdge Z Wave Controller please visit the Niles T...

Страница 44: ...tails see the warranty statement included with each product Customer Service and Technical Support Call 800 289 4434 BUY HIFI Customer Service is available from 8 00 AM to 5 30 PM PST Technical Support is available from 8 00 AM to 7 00 PM PST Online at www nilesaudio com or via email techsupport nilesaudio com Product Suggestions We are eager to hear your product suggestions Please e mail your sug...

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