Overview

MDS-6A Complete 12 Zone, 6 Source Multi-Room Package

Package comes with everything you need to distribute 6 music sources to 12 rooms including multi-room ceiling speakers and wire.

This music distribution system from Channel Plus will allow you to listen to your favorite music, while your childern listen their own music in another room. Providing the simplest way to please everyone. This system comes setup to support 12 rooms with 2 speakers per room - You can expand this by simply adding another amplifier, with the desired number of keypads.

The MDS-6A is an all-in-one music distribution system that can accept up to six different music sources. It offers 480 Watts of total system power (40 Watts per channel, six stereo left & right channel pairs per controller). The twelve speaker zones can play music from any of the six audio sources. Music Control is provided via either the MCS-1A keypads. This keypad provides you with flexible control over the MDS-6A and connected music sources and gives the user feedback on the status of the system.

Kit Includes:

(2) MDS-6A - Multi Zone Amplifier
(12) MCS-1A - Zone Control Keypads
(12) IR Emitters
(24) IC607 Ceiling Speakers (12 Pairs)
(1) 1000' 16/2 Speaker Wire
(1) MDS-PCK 6x12 Patch Cord Kit
(1) 1000' Cat5e Wire

Includes 12 MCS-1A: Speaker Zone Control Keypads

The MCS-1A Speaker Zone Control Keypad is designed as an in-room control for the MDS-6A Music Distribution System. In a typical installation, an MCS-1A (or MCS-2A) would be installed in each listening room or location to control the speakers in that zone. The MCS-1A mounts in a standard single-gang electrical box and is covered by a standard Decora? wall plate.

The Model MCS-1A source keys are used to select which audio source device (CD, TUNER, TAPE, DVD, DBS, TV, etc.) will be played from its specific speaker zone. The speaker?s volume can be adjusted, or muted, using the keys on the Zone Controller.

Any infrared remote control code sent to the MCS-1A from a handheld remote will be repeated to source devices through the MDS-6A.

Two special features are available for each Zone Controller. The "whole-house-music" feature will play a selected audio source from all of the system?s speaker zones. The "do-not-disturb" feature prevents a speaker zone from responding to "whole-house-music" commands from other Zone Controllers and mutes any system wide pages to that speaker zone.

The MCS-1A keys can light in three colors (green, red, & yellow) to show the status of the speaker zone. The optional key backlighting lights all of the keys with a pleasant green glow.

More Features

The keypads are back-lit and are supplied with white and ivory bezels.
The MDS-6A offers the installer a Page/Doorbell input jack as well as a Music-on-hold output jack for interconnection of an optional Communications Controller.
For large installations with up to twelve speaker zones, twoMDS-6A amplifiers can be connected to six audio source components using the Model MDS-PCK 6x12 Patch Cord Kit.

Amplifier:

Six audio sources selectively switched to six speaker zones
12 channels (6 left & right pairs) x 40 watts per channel amplifier power
Front panel speaker zone on/off status indicators
Removable speaker terminals with wire lock levers (no tools required)
User feedback to all back-lighted system keypads
RJ-45 connection to each keypad with Cat-5 cable
IR target built-in to each keypad
IR remote control of audio sources with six source-specific, routed IR output ports
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ¤1 dB
Total harmonic distortion @ 1 kHz 0.02%
Signal-to-noise ratio greater than 95 dB
Zone-to-zone crosstalk isolation greater than 70 d
Size: 17.0" W x 12.5" D x 4.0" H
Weight: 21 pounds

Keypads:

Single-gang mounting
Connects via RJ-45 connector
Fits Decora? style wall plate
Allows selection of any audio source
Allows volume up/down and mute per each zone
Multi-colored, back-lighted LED keys
Full IR pass through
Customizable button tops
Keypad bezel provided in White and Ivory
Multiple units can be used in the same zone

Speakers:

Great Speakers For Projects on a Budget - These Channel Vision Aria Speakers are built for economical installations that require background music. If you are placeing speakers in every room of your home, this can get very costly, these speakers are made for such projects. Place these in rooms that you may not listen to music very loud, but still want everything finished at time of construction.

6.5" Woofer W/ Polypropylene Code & Treated Foam Surround. 1" Voice Coil, 8 oz. magnet
13mm Tweeter W/ Mylar Dome
Power Handling 70 Watts
Small Perforated Designer Grille
Spring Loaded Terminals
Mounting Template and Paint Shield Included
Use with IC65B Pre-Construction bracket. (Sold Separately)
Hole Size 7.5"

Difficulty:

Moderate: Requires some experience with electrical wiring.

Install Time:
30 Min for Main Unit
45 Min for Each Room

What You'll Need:

Screwdriver
Hammer
Single Gang Boxes
Wire Stripper
Sheetrock Saw
RJ45 Crimp Tool

Product Manuals:

Installation Manual

Basic Installation Steps

Step 1: Pre-Wire The House;

Run a Cat5 Wire from the MDS-6A Location to each Keypad Location. (Lable each Wire for room and Zone location)
Mount a Single-Gang Electircal box at each Keypad Location.
Run a 2 conductor speaker wire (14 or 16 gauge) from theMDS-6A to each speaker Location. (Lable each Wire for room and Zone location)
Install the optional Pre-Construction speaker bracket

Step 2: Install Niles ZR-4 Amplifier

Install theMDS-6A Amplifier in a well ventelated area
Install the Music Sources near the MDS-6A (CD, Cable Box, iPod...)
Terminate the Cat5 cables with an RJ45 connector using the T568A scheme
Strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each speaker wire. Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain.
Connect Speaker wire to the MDS-6A using pre-labled wires per zone. Use common color scheme of R +- and L+-

Step 3: Install Zone Keypads

Terminate the Cat5 cables with an RJ45 connector using the T568A scheme
Connect the Keypad to the Cat5 Cable
Install the Keypad into the electrical box and install the cover plate.

Step 4: Install Speakers

Strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each speaker wire. Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain.
Connect speaker wire Use common color scheme of R +- and L+- as used on Amplifier.
Install into Ceiling Cut-out Bracket or Pre-Cut Hole.
Install Speaker Grilles

* These installation steps are written by our technicians and are designed to give customers a basic knowledge of the install process. We are not responsible for any installation problems that may result from any grammatical or informational errors. When installing always refer to the manufacturers' installation manual.

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System Expansion:

Expand to up to 18 Rooms