Matrix Audio Designs
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Programming Section
General Information
All programming activities take place in front of the MRC– 8e/ 8.4e device.
You will need to have the remote control from each of your audio sources.
We suggest you read this section through carefully in its entirety before starting to program the
MRC- 8e/ 8.4e.With a general understanding of what to see and expect,when you go through the
programming exercise you will understand the behaviour of the MRC-8e/ 8.4e throughout the
step-by-step exercise.
Programming only becomes a complicated procedure when you are trying to solve all operating
issues at the same time (learning the equipment,learning the sources operational behaviours,and
learning the MRC- 8e/ 8.4e programming routines).Careful planning, documentation and experi-
mentation on your part with the sources prior to taking on programming will pay off in an easy
and painless installation.
Source Documentation
Ensure you have readily available the documentation for each device in case you need to reference
the operation of the source.The key to successful programming is to understand how each of the
source components work first, and then determine how you would like them to behave as part of
the home audio system.
Key by Key Programming
The MRC- 8e/ 8.4e learns the specific codes for each function,one-at-a-time,by recognizing and
mimicking the infrared signal generated on the original (or donor) remote control.
To explain this a different way,you are training the MRC- 8e/ 8.4e to recognize what the infrared
signal looks like that means“stop”,what the infrared signal looks like that means“play”for each of
the devices in your system.By programming keys one at a time,it allows maximum flexibility in
allowing you to assign each key a specific function.You do not have to program every key if you
don’t want/ need to,keypad programs should be simple,functional and intuitive.
From a clients perspective, sometimes less is more.
Programming Worksheets
Before getting started,to assist in setting up the remote training sessions please use the program-
ming worksheets accompanying this guide.
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