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The Master Control Unit is the heart of the Opus system. The MCU500 is incredibly easy to install, service and upgrade. Capable of distributing up to five audio inputs in addition to the in-built tuner and four main zones and four sub-zones simultaneously, the MCU500 will fill any home with a rich detailed sound.
A display on the front panel of the MCU500 displays radio station, frequency etc text from the built-in tuner, and enables easy tuning of the 30 station presets.
If required, six audio-loop outputs are available to connect the audio sources to existing hi-fi or AV equipment. For those with larger installation needs, an MCU link facility allows up to six MCU500s to be connected together giving a maximum distribution capability of 24 main zones and 24 sub-zones.
MCU500 Master Control Unit features
Incredibly reliable, easy to install and service
Compatible with third party products
4 main zone outputs
Each main zone can support an additional sub-zone
IR learning via LRC for control of almost any brand of audio equipment
MCU link facility for chaining up to six units
Cloning port for easy programming of IR commands (for use with LRC500)
Routed IR emitter outputs for dedicated control of source equipment
Full IR pass-through capability for control of source equipment via wall mounted control units
Page inputs with dedicated volume control for integrating PA and paging systems
Alarm input with dedicated volume control for integration with intruder and fire alarms etc.
Mute input for integration with telephone system or doorbell etc.
Zone active indicator LEDs
Expansion port for adding video switching
Rack mountable (optional kit available)
Available in silver (MCU500-S)or black (MCU500-B) finishes
MCU500 Master Control Unit Specifications
Inputs: 7 total: 5 line-level inputs + built-in tuner + local input on each zones DZM
Input impedance: 100k
Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 1dB
THD: <0.006% 20Hz - 20kHz
S/N ratio: >86dB A weighted
Cross-talk / channel separation: >84dB A weighted
Wavebands: FM 87.5 - 108MHz MW 1611kHz AM 530kHz - 1710kHz (US Version) LW 530kHz - 279kHz
Sensitivity: FM 0.9uV (DIN) / 1.2uV (IHF), AM/MW 18uV LW 30uV
S/N Ratio: FM Mono 77dB/ Stereo, 72dB AM/MW 53dB, LW 50dB
FM frequency response: 20Hz - 16kHz +/-2dB
Antenna connections: FM 75 Ohm AM/MW/LW, 300 Ohm
Max. No. of presets: FM 29 AM/MW 9 LW 9
Standby power consumption (All zones off) : 40W
Maximum power consumption: 500W
Mains voltage (switchable) : 110 - 120V or 220V - 240V AC @ 50 - 60Hz
Dimensions without rack ears (WxHxD) : 430 x 151 x 392 mm approx.
Weight: 32.5lbs (15Kg)
CE marked to regulations: EN 60-065 (including amendment A11, 1997); EN 55 013 (1990) inc. amendments A12 (1994) and A14 (1999); EN 61 000-3-2 (1995) inc. amendments A1 (1998), A2 (1998) and A14 (2000); EN 61 000-3-3 (1995); EN 55 020 (1994) ETL listed (Listing number 3011668 CAN/CSA E65-94; UL6500; FCC Part 15 2001-05)
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