Specifications

Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher and System Installation Instructions

1.3 Capabilities

Some of the main features of the MRA system include the following:

• Each matrix switcher can distribute digital audio to up to 8 MRA amplifiers. You

can install up to 3 matrix switchers on a C-Bus network.

• The matrix switcher can provide power for the attached amplifiers via the Digital

Audio cables. You can connect an external power supply to an amplifier to

increase its audio power output.

• The choice of the audio program for an amplifier can be made at the matrix

switcher or in the audio zone where the program is playing. You can use C-Bus

input devices to choose the source and to adjust volume, tone and muting.

• The AM/FM tuners inside the matrix switcher can distribute preset station

choices to any of the audio zones.

• The deluxe matrix switcher distributes streaming audio from several sources

using the C-Bus Ripple software application that runs on a PC.

• You can connect up to 4 stereo analogue line-level inputs to the matrix switcher.

If you need to add another source input, you can install an MRA Distribution Unit

and power supply.

1.4 Related Product Information

The following application notes are required for the MRA installation process.

Application Note #1 – Configuring MRA with Toolkit Software

Application Note #2 – Configuring MRA with MARPA Software

Application Note #3 – Configuring MRA with PICED Software

Application Note #4 – Configuring C-Bus Ripple Software

Also, refer to the following documents, as needed.

C-Bus Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher and System User's Guide

C-Bus

Multi Room Audio Amplifier Installation Instructions

C-Bus

Multi Room Audio Amplifier User's Guide

Software Help files

At the Clipsal Integrated Systems (CIS) Portal you can access software downloads

and literature. Visit the following Internet location:

http://www.clipsal.com/cis/portal Select the 'Technical' area.