MHUB PRO 2.0 and MZMA Stack
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This guide will show you how to build a stacked system using an MHUB PRO 2.0 and an MZMA (6×4) 55 with uControl acting as the main method of control for the system.
This guide is intermediate in difficulty and assumes that you have installed MHUB before in standalone mode.
It is strongly recommended that you read this guide carefully before commissioning your stacked system to ensure all features of the system work as expected.
25 minutes (approximately) to work through.
What you will learn:
Checklist
To create a stacked system please make sure you have the following before you start:
- MHUB PRO 2.0 (4×4) or (8×8)
- MZMA (6×4) 55
- Zone Processor, uControl Connect (x1)
- Audio cable(s) to create connections between your MHUB PRO 2.0 and MZMA (6×4) 55
CHECK SOFTWARE VERSIONS:
Check that ALL hardware above has been updated to the latest software version BEFORE you start configuration on uControl app.
Glossary
the following terms are used throughout this guide.
Foundation Layer
The MHUB system which is directly connected to a video source(s) is referred to as the Foundation Layer. Ideally, this system should be physically installed at the bottom of your MHUB stack. Inside uOS this system is referred to as S1 (see Stack Layer below).
Connections
A Connection is used to define the cabled connections between each component in an MHUB/MZMA Stack. The combination of HDA devices in your Stack will determine which ports can be paired or not.
Stack Layer
The Stack Layer is an alphanumeric identifier within uOS, starting from the Foundation Layer (Layer S1). This identifier represents the order of HDA systems that are connected to one another by a Connection. For example, if you had four HDA systems stacked together, then you would start with the Foundation Layer (Layer S1), then the second HDA device (Layer S2), followed by the third HDA device (Layer S3) and, finally, the fourth HDA device (Layer S4).
Master / Controller
An HDA device (like a Zone Processor) designed to control MHUB and/or MZMA (6×4) 55 systems operating in Stack mode. Any Stack that needs to be controlled by uControl must have a Master / Controller present in your setup. This is identified as M1 in uOS.
uControl
uControl is our control system for configuration and control of stacked systems. When we refer to “uControl” in this article we are referring to our app specifically.
Wiring
A video and audio system is made possible by the audio ports on the back of the MHUB PRO 2.0 and MZMA (6×4) 55. Connect the 3.5mm Stereo port labelled Audio (In) on the back of the MZMA (6×4) 55 to the 3.5mm Stereo port on the back of the MHUB PRO 2.0 labelled Audio (Out).
- “Audio (Out)”
The audio ports on the back of the MHUB PRO 2.0 are labelled Audio (Out). - “Audio (In)”
The audio ports on the back of the MZMA (6×4) 55 are labelled Audio (In).
- Connect your 3.5mm stereo cables to the Audio (In) port of the MZMA (6×4) 55 and repeat for every zone.
- Connect your 3.5mm stereo cables to the Audio (Out) port of the MHUB PRO 2.0 and repeat for every zone.
- Connect speakers via phoenix connector into the Audio (OUT) of the MZMA (6×4) 55 and repeat for every zone.
- Connect your HDBaseT/network cabling into the Video (OUT) of your MHUB PRO 2.0 then into your display receiver and repeat for each zone.
Watch video: How to wire MHUB PRO 2.0 and MZMA (6×4) 55 stack
This video describes how to wire an MHUB PRO 2.0 with an MZMA (6×4) 55 to create a stack.
Initialising your Stacked Video and Audio System using uControl
Ensure that your MHUB PRO 2.0 and MZMA (6×4) 55 are correctly wired for stacking covered in the part above and that the following is completed:
- Both MHUB PRO 2.0 and MZMA (6×4) 55 systems in your stack are powered ON.
- Your Master / Controller device (Zone Processor or uControl Connect) is powered ON.
- All HDA systems and the Master Controller are connected to the LAN and reachable by their IP address.
- IMPORTANT: All hardware has been individually updated to the latest software version.
Configuring MHUB PRO 2.0 and MZMA (6×4) 55 to operate in stacked mode cannot be undone without resetting the system and starting again. Ensure that you have your wiring information handy and that you know exactly how the system is connected together before initialising your stack.
1. Connect to system
To get started press connect to system on the uControl Homepage.
2. Stack
If the HDA devices are on the network you will be presented with the option to create a STACK, VIDEO STANDALONE or AUDIO STANDALONE, choose STACK.
3. Master Controller
The Zone Processor acts as the bridge between 2 or more HDA devices and all data goes through this device, acting as a brain. It needs to be selected as the Master Controller.
4. Setting Stack Layers
Select your MHUB as the primary device, and then select MZMA as the secondary device.
5. Naming devices
Name the devices so that they’re easily identifiable.
6. Access uControl
Your HDA devices are now in Stack mode and are ready for configuration. You can now proceed to perform First Boot of your Stack with the Master Controller (M1)
7. Owner Account
Owner Accounts allow installers to add their HDA PRO account to their system for additional features, and to increase the warranty period. We recommend you do not skip this step.
8. Control Type
Choose uControl as the Control Type.
9. System Name
Confirm the names of your devices.
10. Setup Connections
This next step will allow us to make the manual connections between the multiple devices.
11. Manual Connections
Connect your ports by linking Audio Input (1) to Audio Output (A), and the same for Audio Input (2) and Audio Output (B). Continue to do so until all your Audio Inputs are linked with your Audio Outputs. If you have 5 or more zones of audio requiring multiple MZMA’s, select MZMA (S3) from the drop down which will be your third HDA device in the stack as the MHUB PRO 2.0 is the primary, or (S1). Repeat the first steps until all Audio Inputs are assigned to Audio Outputs.
12. Naming Sources
Name your inputs after what identifies them the easiest. This can be naming it after the specific source that is connected, or naming them incrementally.
13. Zones
Name the Zones after the rooms in the property which have the device(s) plugged into the corresponding ports. For example if the kitchen has the display plugged into Video Output (B) add this to that Zone, the same goes for the audio device Audio Output (B). To add your Outputs to the Zones select them from the dropdown box and then press +OUTPUT. Repeat these steps for all Outputs and Zones.
13a. Zones
Once you have added all Outputs to the zone it should look like below, press CREATE ZONE to finish.
13b. Zones
Check over your zones and make sure you have assigned your devices to the correct zones.
14. Complete
Now the system has been configured press “Finish” and you will be taken out of the web interface.
15. Reboot
The last step is to remove the power cable from your Zone Processor and wait 2 minutes, then plug it back in. This is needed to apply the settings you have just changed, once the 2 minutes is up press “Continue”.
After hitting continue you will be taken into the uControl interface where you can begin setting up the necessary packs and additional features like Functions and Sequences. For more guides on setting up systems after the first boot, please refer to our uOS support page.