Elan SpeakerCraft MRA664 Quick start guide

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Integration Note
Manufacturer:
SpeakerCraft
Model Number(s):
MRA664
Minimum Core Module Versions:
ELAN version 7.1 (8.1.398 for streaming audio)
Comments:
MRA Software 1.4.510 or above
Document Revision Date:
6/9/2017
OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES
THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE SUPPORTED:
Traditional Whole-House Audio and Do Not Disturb: The SpeakerCraft MRA664 has support for 6 sources Plus Paging. It
has 6 outputs; 4 with preamp out and amplified speaker connections, and 2 preamp out only. Zones enrolled in Whole-House
Audio can also be placed in Do Not Disturb Mode.
Paging: The SpeakerCraft MRA664 Supports paging
IR Routing: The MRA664 has 6 IR Outputs. They are added as available IR outputs in the configurator when the device is
added to the system.
Multiple Controllers: Two SpeakerCraft MRA664 units can be controlled on the same network. Stacked MRA664 Controllers
are not supported and each is considerd its own independent Zone Controller.
Settings Pages: When the SpeakerCraft MRA664 is added into the Configurator, the ELAN system will auto-populate the
settings pages for the zones.
Ethernet Control: Reliable, 2-way communication is established between the Controller and the MRA664
Streaming Audio Sources: As of ELAN Control 8.1.398, The built-in streaming audio services are available for use on the
ELAN Control Platform. Note that the streaming services must be setup in the Speakercraft unit prior to adding to ELAN.
Any feature not specifically noted as “supported” is not supported.

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
!!! IMPORTANT !!!
When installing an MRA-664 that has previously been configured in stand-alone mode, its configuration MUST be
reset to its default (unconfigured) state. Doing this requires version 1.4.5xx or greater of the MRA software. Once
installed, enter PIN code 1354 in the Configuration Wizard to access a configuration reset button.
Using KP7 Keypads: Older versions of the MRA Software have a communication device for the KP7 that can interfere
with the communication device in ELAN, resulting in incorrect feedback when saving favorites. Version 1.4.5xx and
above of the MRA software correct this issue.
INSTALL SYSTEM:
1. During the rough-in phase, install speaker wire for the speakers in each zone.
2. Also during the rough-in phase, run a Cat5 wire from the location of the Zone Controller to the Managed Switch, and a Cat5
from the Managed Switch location to the Network Assembly as needed.
3. Mount the speakers and keypads in each zone, and install the Zone Controller and the sources.
4. Setup the SpeakerCraft.
5. Connect the ELAN system to the SpeakerCraft system electrically. See the Wiring Diagrams for more information.
6. Configure the ELAN system for the SpeakerCraft and confirm communication between it and the ELAN Controller. See
ELAN Configuration details below.
7. Test the system by changing sources in a zone to confirm the correct source plays, and by testing the ELAN interface
transport controls.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
g! Controller
External Sources
Preamp Out/Speaker Out
SpeakerCraft MRA664
1
3
Network Assembly
2
CAT5
Cable
4
Zone 5/6 Preamp Out Only
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BILL OF MATERIALS
# Device M anufacturer P art Number P roto co l Connector Type Notes
1 SpeakerCraft MRA664 Niles MRA664 TCP/IP RJ45 Female
2 Cat5 Cable Assy. Installer N/A TCP/IP RJ-45 Male X RJ-45 M ale Must connect all 8 wires
3 Network Assembly ELAN NWA18 TCP/IP RJ-45 Female or router/switch
4 g!Controller ELAN Various (Ex.gSC10) TCP/IP RJ45 Female

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ELAN CONFIGURATION
Adding the chassis to ELAN Configurator:
On the Media tab in the Configurator, right click and add a new Audio Zone Controller. Select “SpeakerCraft MRA664” from the
list. (A Communication Device is not required and should not be added)
1. Add the MRA664 under Zone Controllers

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2. Select your MRA664 Unit under “Settings”:
3. Configure the controller specific Properties:
a. ERP: Constant Or Audio Sense. See MRA664 for full details on ERP Modes
b. Paging Input Level: Set the Paging Inpul Level from -6 to 6

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4. Configure Zone Settings

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Quick Reference: MRA664 Zone Settings
Bass
Bass Adjust form -12 to 12
Treble
Treble Adjust from -12 to 12.
Loudness
Loudness Adjust On/Off
Zone On
Volume
Default Zone On Volume
Max Volume
The maximum volume allowed for the zoneAn “X” in this column
designates that the zone participates in the Whole House Music
functionality of the zone controller.
Line out
Volume
Set to Fixed or Variable for Line outs
WHM Enabled
Set to “Yes” to enroll zone in WHM
Paging
Enabled
Set to Yes to enable Paging for this Zone
Paging Volume
Set the Paging volume for this Zone.
Power on
Behavior
Set to Default to have defaults defined above loaded at power on, or to
Last Set to have the device power on to its settings at shutdown

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ELAN CONFIGURATION DETAILS
The following table provides settings used in the ELAN Configurator. Please refer to the ELAN Configurator Reference Guide for more details.
In the table below:
o“<Select>” Select the appropriate item from the list (or drop-down) in the Configurator.
o“<User Defined>”, etc. Type in the desired name for the item.
Devices Variable Name Setting Comments
Communication Device NONE REQUIRED
Audio Zone Controllers Name <User Defined> (Default: MRA664)
Device Type SpeakerCraft MRA664
Settings <Select> The MRA664 Unit being addressed
Controller Specific Properties ERP <Select>[Constant|Audio Sense] See MRA664 Documentation for fulldetails onERP Modes
Paging Input Level <Select>[-3 .. 3]
Zones Edit Zone setting such as Bass, Treble,Loudness, etc. See Reference Guide for full details on zone configuration.

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COMMON MISTAKES
1. De-integrating the device: When removing a MRA from ELAN, the unit must be connected and
powered on when deleting the device from the configurator. Failure to have the device connected and
running when de-integrating from ELAN will result in the MRA unit failing to return to stand-alone
mode. To correct this, read and delete the MRA to ELAN while the unit is connected and powered
on.\
2. Integrating an MRA Unit that has been previously configured in stand-alone mode: A previously
configured MRA unit will cause control issues in ELAN unless it has been reset to its default
(deconfigured) state. Install MRA Software 1.4.5xx or higher in the MRA unit, then enter PIN code
1345 in the MRA Configuration Wizard to access a configuration reset button.
3. KP7 Feedback Issues: Older versions of the MRA Software have a communication device for the
KP7 that can interfere with the communication device in ELAN resulting in incorrect feedback when
saving favorites. Version 1.4.5xx and above of the MRA software correct this issue.