User manual MCINTOSH CR12

[. . . ] OWNERS MANUAL CR12 Audio/Video Multizone Control System 20 CR12 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549 Thank You, Please Take A Moment, Customer Service and Table of Contents Thank You For your decision to own this McIntosh CR12 Auido/Video Multizone Control System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. The McIntosh dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh CR12. [. . . ] Connect a WK-3/WK-4 keypad, using 4 conductor shielded cable to a zone terminal connector or connect a WK-2 keypad or R649 wall sensor to a zone sensor connector with RG6 or RG59U coax cable. Connect the video outputs of A/V source components to the CR12 video inputs and the CR12 video outputs to McIntosh Multi-Channel Amplifier 8. Connect the Video Out to Mon to the Video input of a remote zone TV or monitor. Connect a DB25 cable from the CR12 Controller Input A Connector to the To Multi-Room Controller connector on a McIntosh Control Center. NOTE: The DB25 cable passes only the CD2, Tuner, Tape 1 and Aux audio along with matching Data, Sys Off and Power Control signals from the control center to the CR12. Zone 1 Room Monitor/TV 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 McIntosh Keypad Left Loudspeaker McIntosh PC-3 To AC Outlet Y Adapter McIntosh LD Player 8 To PC-3 AC Outlets 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 Right Loudspeaker Dedicated Zone Source Component To PC-3 AC Outlet McIntosh Tuner McIntosh Audio/Video Control Center How to Connect Additional CR12s How to Connect Additional CR12s As many as six CR12s can be cascaded to supply audio and video to a maximum of 24 zones. Cascaded CR12s can also be connected with a McIntosh Control Center, which adds two additional zones. Connect a DB37 shielded 37 conductor cable from the To Next Controller socket of the first CR12, to the Controller Input B of the second CR12. All Audio signals and the audio portion of A/V sources connected to the first CR12 will be sent down the cable to each succeeding CR12 to allow all remote zones to receive audio from all the Audio/Video sources. McIntosh MultiChannel Amplifier 2. Connect video cables from the video outputs of the first CR12 to the video inputs of the second CR12. When cascaded CR12 systems are used with a McIntosh Control Center, connect the video outputs of the last CR12 to the matching video inputs of the control center First CR12 for Zones 1-4 McIntosh PC-3 To AC Outlet Second CR12 for Zones 5-8 McIntosh LD Player To PC-3 AC Outlet To Third CR12 LV Video Input McIntosh MultiChannel Amplifier To AC Outlet To Third CR12 Controller Input B 9 How to Connect the CR12 in a Stand Alone System How to Connect the CR12 in a Stand Alone System 1. Connect a McIntosh Power Controller to the CR12 using either the Din or Pwr Ctl (power control) connector and connect zone amplifier power cords to the appropriate outlets on the Power Controller. Connect a McIntosh multi channel amplifier with a DB25 computer type cable from the CR12 Multi-Channel Amp connector to amplifier input connector. Note: Both audio and zone power control pass through this cable. Discrete zone audio cables may also be used, either balanced or unbalanced. Also connect a cable from the CR12 Din Multi-Channel Amp connector to the matching connector on the amplifier to provide zone power control. sensor connector with RG6 or RG59U coax cable. Connect the video outputs of A/V source components to the CR12 video inputs and audio outputs to CR12 audio inputs. For dedicated zone source components, connect their Audio, Video and Data outputs to the CR12 Zone Aux In connectors. Note: The A/V source signals used in a dedicated zone replace the front panel Aux signal source selection and are automatically switched when a plug is inserted into the Data port. If no data cable is used, insert 1/8 inch mini Stereo phone plug, (with a lead connected from the tip to the ring), into the Data port to activate the switching. 4. Connect a WK-3/WK-4 keypad, using 4 conductor shielded cable to a zone keypad terminal connector or connect a WK-2 keypad or R649 wall sensor to a zone McIntosh Multi-Channel Amplifier 7. Connect the outputs of audio source components to the CR12 audio inputs. Connect the Video Out to Mon to the Video input of a remote zone TV or monitor. Zone 1 Room 987654321 8765432 987654321 9 1 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 McIntosh Keypad Monitor/TV Left Loudspeaker McIntosh PC-3 To AC Outlet To Second CR12 McIntosh LD Player 10 To PC-3 AC Outlets 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 987654321 Right Loudspeaker Dedicated Zone Source Component To PC-3 AC Outlet McIntosh Tuner To Second CR12 McIntosh CD Player To PC-3 AC Outlets CR12 Front Panel Displays, Push-Buttons and Switch CR12 Front Panel Displays, Push-Buttons and Switch The LEDs indicate which zones are in the programming mode The LED indicates if the zone selected has the accessory control off command programmed Allows you to disable control operations of accessory components in any zone Select the zone you wish to program The LEDs indicate which zones are turned on Turns on or off a specific zone to operate or to allow programming The LED indicates if the zone selected has the accessory on command programmed Turns all AC power on or off The LED Displays indicate what signal sources have been selected for each zone Program an accessory turn on command when that source is selected The LED indicates if the zone selected has the transport play command programmed 20 Turns off the entire McIntosh Audio/ Video System Select any one of the Audio or Audio/Video signal sources for use in any zone Resets all CR12 microprocessors The LED indicates if the mute function is active for the zone selected The digital display indicates the % (Percent) of the maximum volume for the zone selected. After 10 seconds the display reverts to the volume setting for Zone 1 Program a start playing command when that source is selected Adjust the volume level up or down in any zone LED is on when the AC power cord is connected to a live AC outlet, and the front panel POWER switch is turned to ON 11 Mutes or unmutes audio in any zone that is turned on IR Sensor receives commands from a remote control How to Operate from the Front and Rear Panel How to Operate from the Front and Rear Panel Power On Press the front panel Power switch to turn on the CR12. The power switch is normally left in the on position with the power cord in a live AC outlet. The red LED power indicator will stay on to indicate the CR12 is ready for use. [. . . ] The white pushbuttons are operational with other McIntosh models which also use the HR033 Remote Control. 16 How to Operate the HR033 How to Operate HR033 Video Press any of the four video signal source push-buttons to turn the zone on and select the video signal source for use. CD/Tape When a CD Player or Tape Recorder is selected, the following operations are possible. Home Press the Home push-button, and within 5 seconds, the appropriate number push-buttons (0 through 9) to operate the optional HC-1 Home Controller which in turn will control power to accessories. Sys Off Press Sys Off (System Off), to turn off the entire McIntosh Audio/Video system. [. . . ]