Jobsite M-64 Operation manual

INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE
MULTIZONE RECEIVER
M-64
For Playing Four
Sources in Six
Separate Zones

M-64
MULTIZONE RECEIVER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
PACKAGE CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................3
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
PROGRAMMING ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44

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FEATURES
IBuilt-in AM/FM stereo tuner with 20 station presets
I12 independent amplifiers with 30 watts per channel
I4 sources can be selected in any of 6 zones
IOperates with JobSite keypads and remotes
IIncludes handheld remote control
IStable into low impedance loads (4 ohms)
ICSA E65 UL6500 approved
Installation friendly design:
IPower synchronization inputs for external sources and home theater integration
IIndividual preamp outputs for each zone (fixed and variable)
I12V DC control output
IPaging input
IGold plated RCA jacks
PACKAGE CONTENTS
IM-64 x 1
IRemovable AC power cord x 1
IM-64R Remote control x 1
IAA 1.5V Batteries x 2
IFM Dipole antenna x 1
IAM Loop antenna x 1

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LED Zone ON/OFF Indicator Zone Label Slots Tuner Controls
DB-9 Computer
Interface
Sensor for Capturing IR
Commands
Zone All On/Page
Enable Switches
Programming Controls
and Indicators
Tuner DisplayRemovable Programming CoverMain Power Switch
Sync
Inputs
Keypad Inputs
System
Expansion
Paging Input
Emitter Outputs
IR
Input
12V Control
Output
Tuner Antenna
Inputs
Audio
Inputs
Individual Zone
Preamplifier Output
Removable Speaker
Connector
Removable
Power Cord Socket
Fixed/Variable Preamplifier
Adjustment Switch
Figure 1
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Source Components
The M-64 has RCA audio inputs for connecting three external source
components. In addition to the built-in AM/FM Tuner, three source
components can be selected by each of the six zones.
A user in one zone can listen to one source component while another user
in a different zone can listen to a different source component (i.e. the CD
can be selected in Zone 1 while the tuner is selected in Zone 2).
Additionally, each of the six zones can be set to an individual volume level.
If more than one zone chooses the same source component, IR control of
that source component is shared between the zones.
Keypads and IR Receivers
Keypads and IR Receivers enable the user to control the JobSite M-64
Multizone Receiver and its connected source components. Source
component IR commands are programmed into the JobSite M-64 Multizone
Receiver. These commands are then triggered when the user presses a
keypad button or issues a JobSite IR command to an IR Receiver.
Each zone on the M-64 has a corresponding RJ-45 keypad connector that
is used to connect one M-4KP Master Keypad Module. Each M-4KP 4 Key
Multizone Keypad can be mated with one optional M-10KP 10 Key
Multizone Keypad using an included jumper cable. The M-4KP 4 Key
Multizone Keypad connects to the M-64 with a “home run” of four-pair
twisted cable, terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
A JobSite IR Receiver can be included in any zone and connects directly
to the M-4KP Keypad (see the Installation section of this manual for
more details)
Adding an IR Receiver enables the JobSite M-64R Remote to control the
M-64 and the connected source components. In addition, a source
component’s actual IR commands (i.e., provided by the component’s
original remote control or a learning remote control programmed with these
IR commands) can be used with the IR Receiver to control the source
components.
Important Note: The M-64 does not provide individual operation of identical
source components when using a source component’s factory remote
through an IR Receiver.
Source-Component Automation
There are two methods of controlling the power ON/OFF of the source
components.
1. Synchronized IR - In Figure 2, the DSS receiver’s power ON/OFF is
synchronized via a video signal connected to the M-64. When the Master
Key/Source Button for the DSS is pressed, the M-64 checks for a video
signal at the Sync Input corresponding to the DSS. The M-64 issues the
power command to turn the DSS ON only when there is no video signal
present and the DSS is OFF.
When the Off Key/Button is pressed in a zone, the M-64 checks to see if
any other zones are on (including the Home Theater Zone sharing sources).
The power command for turning the DSS OFF is issued only if that zone is
the last zone turning OFF in entire system and there is no video signal
present at the Sync Input corresponding to the DSS.
2. Latching Power - In Figure 2, AC power to the DVD and CD changer is
turned on and off via the switched AC outlets of a Voltage-Triggered AC
Power Strip. The 12V Control Output of the M-64 activates the AC Power
Strip, when any one of the six zones is ON (including the Home Theater
Zone sharing sources). The built-in AM/FM tuner is also turned on when
one of the six zones is ON.
Each Master Key on the M-4KP 4 Key Multizone Keypad and its respective
source component are programmable with a sequence of IR commands.
Commands included in the sequence are typically the Play or Channel
commands to start a source playing or to select a particular music or radio
station after the source has been selected.
Note: This sequence will issue each time he source key is pressed.
Emitter Outputs
JobSite IR-E1 Emitters™ connect to the numbered emitter outputs on the
rear panel of the JobSite M-64 Multizone Receiver. Emitters send IR
commands to the individual source components for control. An IR-E1HO
Flooding Emitter can be connected to the emitter output labeled ALL to
control more than one source component.
Speakers
Home run speaker cables from the location of the speakers to the M-64.
Connections are made to the M-64’s speaker output terminals speaker
connectors. Mark the cables with Wire labels, describing where the cables
originate from, rather than where they will terminate.

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Figure 2
CONFIGURATION 1 - BASIC SIX ZONE SYSTEM
This is the simplest of the M-64 configurations (see Figure 2). It depicts one JobSite M-64 Multizone Receiver installed to provide sound to six
listening zones.
Each zone consists of one room with one pair of speakers. One M-4KP 4 Key Multizone Keypad is included in each zone for user control. M-10KP 10 Key
Multizone Keypads and an IR Receiver are added to specific zones as an option.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

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Figure 3
CONFIGURATION 2 - Using two pairs of speakers in a single Zone
In Figure 3, speaker cable is connected to the speaker outputs of Zone 3 and then parallel connected to the speakers of the living room and dining room. A
M-4KP Keypad is located in the living room. This configuration is chosen when the speakers in the zone are not required to be played at separate volume
levels or to be turned on and off separately.
A maximum of two pairs of 8 ohm speakers can be added to a zone in this manner. An external amplifier is required for zones with more than two pairs
of speakers.

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Figure 4
CONFIGURATION 3 - Using an external Amplifier for more power in a single Zone
Each zone of the M-64 provides RCA preamplifier output connections for the connection of external amplifiers. External amplifiers can be used to provide
more power in a zone.
In Figure 4, an external amplifier has been connected to zone 3. Using an amplifier with more than the 30W per channel provides the zone with more
volume for listening in large rooms and outdoors.
Important Note: When using preamplifier outputs for zones 4, 5, and 6, the fixed/variable switch must be in the variable position for this configuration.
Amplifier A45-X2

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Figure 5
CONFIGURATION 4 - Using an external Amplifier to power multiple rooms of speakers, configured as a single Zone
The preamplifier output connectors on the M-64 for zones 4, 5 and 6 have a fixed/variable setting. Using the fixed setting with an external amplifier enables
a zone to be divided up into individual rooms using conventional JobSite Impedance Matching Volume Controls.
In Figure 5, Zone 6 has been expanded into four rooms. Each room can be On/Off individually and be set at different volume levels.
The speakers for the master bedroom are connected to the M-64’s internal zone amplifier. A M-4KP 4 Key Multizone Keypad is placed in the master
bedroom for control of ON/OFF, source selection, and source operation for the entire zone. However, the volume and mute buttons on the M-4KP 4 Key
Multizone Keypad affect the speakers in the master bedroom only.
JobSite V-12 Impedance-magnifying volume controls enable individual control of the speakers connected to the external zone amplifier in the master
bathroom, the walk-in closet, and the terrace.
Amplifier A45-X2

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CONFIGURATION 5 - ADDING A SECOND M-64 TO EXPAND TO 12 ZONES
Figure 6
Designated
as the Master
Designated
as Slave #1
More than one M-64 can be used if the system requires more than six zones. A maximum of three M-64s, providing up to 18 zones, can be combined to
create a larger multizone/multi-source system. One M-64 is designated as the Master and the others as Slaves (see Installation Settings on page 19 for
more details).
As shown in Figure 6, a four-pair twisted cable connecting the expansion ports of the two M-64s facilitates communication between them. This
communication enables all zones provided by both M-64s to obtain control of the shared-source components (which are always connected to the Master).
Also, system-wide commands can be issued from any zone (i.e. All Zones ON/OFF).
Sharing Source Components with Two M-64s
The JobSite M-64 Multizone Receivers (Figure 6) share the audio signal from the source components via RCA Y-adapters. Audio signals are connected to
both M-64s.
Source-component control is accomplished via the programming in the master M-64. All Slave M-64s in the system must be left (unprogrammed), except
for tuner-preset stations. All Emitter and Sync Input connections for the shared source components are made to the Master M-64. Keypad/Source Button
commands and zone On/Off status are communicated to the Master M-64 using the System Expansion In/Out connections, providing coordinated control of
all source-components.