SpeakerCraft MZC-66 Multi-Zone AV Amplifier Controller

SpeakerCraft MZC-66 Multi-Zone AV Amplifier Controller. Twelve 30-Watt channel digital audio power amplifiers offer powerful audio for up to 6 discrete zones, and you can choose from 6 audio video source inputs. It is expandable up to 24 separate zones for any future increases in power needs. It has several convenient features like doorbell and phone triggers that you can program to automatically mute your programming when your doorbell rings or the phone rings, resuming playback after a programmed period of time. You can also route a video signal from a security camera to TVs throughout your zones. The Picture-In-Picture feature allows you to see who is at your door while your programming continues to play on-screen. Using a hand-held remote, you can control the system. Keypads usually mount to the wall, but with this system you can install an infrared receiver onto the wall which will function as a keypad using IR signals but offers a more discreet presence than a bulky keypad. With support of 6 discrete zones, you can distribute audio to different areas and choose between 6 different sources. Two RJ45 jacks can be used for looping system data to additional units in expanded systems. Two RCA jacks (one pair per zone) provide left and right line-level audio outputs for driving external high-power two-channel amplifiers in large or outdoor zones or a critical listening zone, or driving a multi-channel amplifier for additional rooms, (sub-zone expansion) where needed. The included EZ-Pad version MKP-1.1 has a built-in SpeakerCraft ANS IR receiver so you can use a standard hand-held remote to control your system. Six RCA jacks give you composite video output capability, dedicating one jack for each zone. The system is compatible with SpeakerCraft EZ-Pad, IMKP, and MODE 3.1 keypads (not included). Firmware updates are achieved by using the 3.5mm control port along with the firmware upgrade switch. Additionally, the control port serves as a bi-directional RS-232 interface so you can control the system with external devices. When pressing the on position, the unit is placed in power on standby, which allows individual zones to be turned on and off by keypad or touch panel commands. In the off position, power from the AC mains is completely turned off. Six LED lights indicate which zones are currently active. Indented spaces accept adhesive backed labels for zone/room identification. A sheet of descriptive labels, typical of room or area names used in homes, is included. A red indicator LED lets you know when the master power switch is in the depressed position and that power is applied from the AC mains.