SpeakerCraft MZC-88 Installation Instructions

MZC-88 Installation Instructions Page 7
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The SpeakerCraft MZC-88 System consists of four subsystems. First, the EZ-Pad Keypads can be configured in a variety of but-
ton arrangements and mounted in one, two, or three gang configurations to meet virtually any client requirement. They are
connected via convenient CAT-5 cable with home run lengths of up to 1000’ (305m), to the centrally located MZC-88 Multi-
Zone A/V Amplifier Controller and source components. The MZC-88 contains the “brains” of the system, taking key location
data (button presses) from the keypads to trigger IR, RS232 and RS485 commands to control system functions and source
components. Programming is accomplished using EZ-Tools, a SpeakerCraft developed Windows® software system. A fourth
item, the LTM-1.0 Learning Test Module, is an installer’s tool (not included) for learning and teaching special IR commands
that are not included in the EZ-Tools internal library.
EZ-PAD GANG CONFIGURATIONS
The MZC-88 System comes with eight, pre-configured, single-gang MKP-8.1 EZ-Pads, as shown in Figure 1. (Decorator style
cover plates are not included. Screw-less “Snap-On” type cover plates can also be used. Double and triple-gang keypad con-
figurations are optional.)
Each keypad comes with a set of factory installed “default buttons” plus a good variety of additional buttons for changes
to the default configuration. The default buttons can be easily changed to meet the needs of any installation. Additional
buttons are available separately for purchase. See the SpeakerCraft catalog and price sheets for the latest availabilities or call
SpeakerCraft Customer Service.
Figure 1
EZ-Pad Gang Configurations
MKP-8.1 NKP-1.0 FKP-1.0
(optional)
Three Gang
MKP-1.0 NKP-1.0
(optional)
Two Gang
VCR DVD
MUTE
SAT
CD
PWR
MKP-8.1
(Eight included with MZC-88)
Single Gang
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TRK DSC
RDM
GRP
1 2
3
4 5 6
7
8 9
0
TRK DSC
RDM
GRP
PLAY
ESC INFO
MENUGUIDE
SEL
VCR DVD
MUTE
SAT
CD
PWR
TNR1
AUXCBL
TNR2
VCR DVD
MUTE
SAT CD
PWR
TNR1
AUXCBL
TNR2

SpeakerCraft MZC-88 Specifications

General

Brand	SpeakerCraft
Model	MZC-88
Category	Amplifier
Language	English