AMX DESIGN XPRESS HOME THEATER V1.3 - ON SITE INSTALLER GUIDE, Instruction Manual

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Using NetLinx Studio
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DXP-HT v1.3 - On-Site Installer’s Guide
Therefore, it is recommended that the IP Address be set to a Static Address. To do this:
1.
Verify that NetLinx appears in the Host Name field.
2.
Click the Specify IP Address radio button from the IP Address section.
3.
Enter the IP Address , Subnet Mask , and Gateway information into their respective fields.
4.
Click the Set IP Information button to retain a known IP Address (obtained from the System
Administrator) on the specified System Master.
5.
Click OK to accept the new changes.
6.
Click the Reboot Master button and select Yes to close the Network Address dialog. This
process closes the Network Addresses dialog and directs you to the Reboot the Master
Controller dialog.
7.
Click Continue (from the Reboot Controller dialog) and wait for the System Master to reboot
and retain the newly obtained DHCP Address. The STATUS and OUTPUT LEDs should begin
to alternately blink during the incorporation. Wait until the STATUS LED is the only LED to
blink.
8.
Right-click associated System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new
connection to the specified System and populates the list with devices on that system.
Addressing the System
The NetLinx NXI system used by DXP-HT consists of two devices: a Master and (serial ports,
relays, IR ports, and I/O ports). Each is addressed separately on the NetLinx bus with a unique
device ID. There is no need to modify the device ID of the Master unless the system is being
installed in a multi-Master system. However, the device ID of the NXI may need to be changed.
DXP-HT expects this device ID to be 5001:1:0.
To modify device IDs in NetLinx the current ID must be known so it can be directly told to change
to a new device ID. To determine the current device ID of the NXI use the online tree in NetLinx
Studio to view a list of all the current online devices the Master recognizes. This list will show the
device ID and the type of device. Find the one that identifies itself as "NXI", and note its device ID.
To change the system ID:
1.
Right-click on any System item listed in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace and select
Device Addressing (from the pop-up list) or Select Diagnostics > Device Addressing from the
Main menu.
2.
Select the Change System selection box, from the System to Change section.
3.
Enter both the current and new system address values. Enter the new device ID, 5001 , in the
Change To Device field.
4.
Click the Change Device/System Number button. This configures the Master to accept the
new value and incorporate the information. Your online tree should change to reflect the new
ID of the NXI. The system information (in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window)
refreshes and then displays the new information.
5.
Click Done to close the Device Addressing dialog and return to the main program.
6.
Select Tools > Reboot the Master Controller to access the Reboot the Master dialog, then
click Continue to reboot the Master and incorporate any changes. Allow 20 - 30 seconds for