Knoll MR100 Installation and Operating Instructions

Brand: Knoll

Model: MR100

Type: Installation and Operating Instructions

Warranty

Knoll Systems warrants the MR100 sold in the USA and Canada by authorized

Knoll dealers to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty

extends for three years from the date of purchase by the original consumer.

Any products returned to Knoll Systems and found to be defective by Knoll

Systems within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Knoll

Systems option, at no charge. Knoll Systems will not be responsible for the

actual cost of installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental or

consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to

you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. In the USA, you may have

additional legal rights that vary from state-to-state.

Do not use this apparatus near water (for example a bathtub, wash

bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool, or

other areas located near water).

Clean only with dry cloth. Unplug this product from the wall outlet

before cleaning.

Do not install near any heat sources such as stoves or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly

at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit

the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Unplug this apparatus when unused for long periods.

Knoll Systems

1591 McKenzie Way, Point Roberts, WA 98281, USA

14-7163 Vantage Way, Delta BC V4G 1N1, Canada

Tel: (604) 940-1689, Fax (855) 734-3363

www.knollsystems.com

Made in Canada

MR100

Stereo Pre-Amp

Installation and Operating Instructions v1.0

Description

The MR100 is a deluxe, easy to use two piece stereo preamp

with all the features needed for home, commercial and

industrial installations. The MR100 features control of bass,

treble and balance, with the digital keypad controlling volume,

mute/unmute and the connected amplifier power on/off via the

12 VDC trigger. The keypad has six led volume level indicators.

Once installed the MR100 can be hidden and the VC201 digital

keypad controls the system. To turn the connected amplifier on,

the user pushes the digital keypad up or down paddle and the

system turns on to a preset volume. To adjust the volume push

the up or down paddles. To mute push the center of the

paddles. To unmute press either the up or down volume paddle.

To turn the whole system off press the down paddle until the

lowest led blinks and the system is off. It’s that easy...

When using Knoll multichannel amplifiers with the MR100, the

relative volumes in each area or room can be individually set on

the connected amplifier and the MR100 adjusts the "overall"

volume.

 Full 20-20 kHz response.

 Gold RCA inputs and

outputs.

 Full remote digital

keypad includes volume

up/down, mute on/off,

connected amplifier

power on/off and led

volume status.

 Adjustable bass treble and balance.

 Easy installation

 Keypads available in white, almond, ivory and black colors

 Can turn amplifier on and off with 12 VDC trigger

 Works with mono, stereo and multichannel amplifiers.

Connection

Connect your stereo source to the MR100 RCA jacks labelled “Input” with a

short as possible great quality RCA cord. Connect your mono, stereo or

Multiroom amplifier to the MR100 RCA jacks labelled “Output” with a short as

possible great quality RCA cord. If required coneect the MR100 to the power

amplifier 12 volt trigger in using a mono 3.5mm cord (again short as possible).

Run a Cat5e wire from the MR100 location to where the VC201 digital keypad

will be located leaving 1m (3’) extra wire on each end. Position and mount the

VC201 digital keypad in a comfortable as possible location. Connect the Cat5e

wire to the VC201 and the MR100 using the correct RJ45 connectors and a

really great quality crimper.

Use a really good quality RJ45 crimp tool, as this is the

number 1 source of current and future problems in this

type of installation.

Connect the 12 VDC power adaptor and power up the MR100. If the trigger

power on/off is used, do not connect the MR100 into the power amplifier

switched outlet. Observe the VC201 keypad as it is powered up and the six led

volume level indicators should cycle and turn off.

Testing

1. Turn on the stereo source (cable box, satellite box, CD player, MP3

player, iPod, etc.) and get the sound playing.

2. Power up the MR100 and observe the VC201 led power up cycle. The

MR100 will not work with the VC201 connected.

3. Turn the amplifier power on and adjust the amplifier gain up as

needed.

4. Adjust the VC201 keypad volume as needed.

5. Adjust the MR100 bass, treble and balance as needed while listening to

music.

6. If using a multichannel amplifier adjust the individual gains in the

different zones or rooms as needed. The VC201 keypad sets the

overall volume.

Operation

The MR100 is normally left on, unless it is unused for more than a week as it

uses very little power when switched off. If the trigger is installed the amplifier

does not need to turned on/off.

 The VC201 keypad turns on the system by touching the up or down

paddle. Adjust the volume as needed up or down.

 To mute press the center of the up and down paddles.

 To unmute touch the up or down paddle.

 To power off, press the down paddle until the bottom led indicator

blinks and goes out.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call and ask for audio

technical support at 1 800 566 5579. The help line is open from 8:30

a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, Pacific time.

Typical Installation

MR100 Module Specifications

Inputs: Gold stereo line level jack

Outputs: Gold stereo line level jack 12 VDC trigger 3.5mm jack

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 1 dB

Power: 12 VDC power adaptor, 500 mA

Functions: Continuously adjustable bass, treble and balance

Dimensions: 2.65" x 2.9" x 1.1" h (67 x 74 x 28 mm)

Keypad: VC201 digital keypad

VC201 Keypad Specifications

Wire Length: Can be connected to MR100 with CAT5e wire up to 1000' (300m)

with RJ45 termination

Power: Supplied by MR100

Dimensions: 4.1"h x 1.4" w x 2.0"d (decora style 104 x 36 x 51 mm)

Indicators: Six leds indicate selected volume

Functions: Volume up/down, mute, power on/off

Knoll MR100 Installation and Operating Instructions

Knoll MR100 Installation and Operating Instructions

Knoll MR100 Installation and Operating Instructions

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