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Model MX88
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Section 3: Firmware and Programming
Always install the latest and most current available firmware for your MX88 and its web-server (MX88vi or
MX88ai only).
Firmware version for the MX88 and its web-server (called MRIP)
– if so-equipped, can be accessed by tapping
your finger or clicking your mouse on the top banner of the web-interface page, or by using the Xantech
Universal Dragon programming software.
The latest MX88 firmware can be downloaded from
http://www.xantech.com/Downloads/Firmware/
The latest web-server (MRIP) firmware can be downloaded from
http://www.xantech.com/Audio/AVDistribution/AVDistribution/MX88/
. You will need the “MRIP Internal
v
x.xx.s.xx” and also the “Web Buffer Zipped Folder”, and will need to use the “MRIP Installer” program to load it.
Please see “MX88 MRIP Quick Start” document at the same URL for details.
As stated earlier, the MX88 can be programmed without a PC, using the Xantech QuickConfig feature. It can
also be customized using a PC and the Xantech Universal Dragon Windows® program.
To set up the MX88 using QuickConfig, please see the
“QuickConfig Guide” at
http://www.xantech.com/Audio/AVDistribution/AVDistribution/MX88/
To set up the MX88 using Universal Dragon, please see the following documents at
http://www.xantech.com/Audio/AVDistribution/AVDistribution/MX88/
Universal Dragon Programming Guide (programming directions for MX88 are same as MRC88)
Universal Dragon MX88 Programming Instructions for MRKP2 MRKP2E
MRKP1 Programming with Universal Dragon
MRC88m
– Auto Configuration Guide
MX88ai and MX88vi are IP-enabled and feature a built-in web-server and IP interface. To program this
interface, please see “MX88 MRIP Quick Start” at
http://www.xantech.com/Audio/AVDistribution/AVDistribution/MX88/
A system programmed using QuickConfig will allow for the following features to be utilized:
1. Basic Controller/Amplifier control including: Zone Power On/Off, Source Selection, Speaker
Volume, Speaker Mute, Speaker Balance control, EQ Treble/Bass adjustment from the keypad,
2. IR Code programming from the built in IR library and IR learning, for control of all source
components from the keypad function buttons as well as via the keypads
‟ built-in IR Receiver.
3. 2-way RS232 programming of select Xantech-supported sources.
4. Source Power Management (Video or Current Sense) for each source connected.
5. Expanded, 16-zone system activation.
A system programmed using the Universal Dragon will allow for the following additional features to be utilized:
1. Icon Editor
2. RS232 Control of additional external components
3. RS232 Control of the MX88 Controller/Amplifier from external devices
such as PC‟s
4. Programming of Internal Amplifier Commands
5. Static and Dynamic Linking of Zones
6. Priority Lockout Enable/Disable as well as Monitor Lockout
