Prequalifications
You Need a Personal Computer With Serial Port
B&K Editor will run on any Pentium II or faster Windows PC. Your PC should be equipped with an adequate amount
of RAM for the operating system you use. B&K Editor is compatible with the Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP and XP Pro
operating systems.
Note that many modern laptops do not come equipped with a serial port. If there is no serial port, purchase a USB
to Serial adapter. Although many manufacturers supply adapters or hubs for this purpose, we can vouch for the
operation of Belkin and Keyspan hubs and adapters.
B&K Editor is installed via a B & K suppled CDRom. You do not ever need to uninstall it to update it. Simply connect
to the internet and select “Live Update” from the Help Menu.The latest updates will be automatically installed. Since
IR codes are constantly added to the B & K database, it is a good idea to check if an update is available on a monthly
basis.
You Need an RS232 Connecting Cable & Adapters As Necessary
B & K offers a pre-made cable suitable for connecting a Serial port to a B & K remote control. However, should you
wish to make your own, here is the pin configuration for a serial cable:
DB 9
DB25
Function
Stereo 3.5mm Plug Connection
Pin 3
Pin 2
Host Transmit
To Tip
Pin 2
Pin 3
Host Receive
To Middle Ring
Pin 5
Pin 7
Host Ground
To Base Ring
You Need to be Skilled With Windows and Home Theater Configuration
Before attempting to learn B&K Editor you should have a working knowledge of Windows.We assume that you
understand how Windows programs open, close, minimize, maximize and save files. If you do not know how to use a
mouse or navigate through Windows Explorer and My Computer, please stop now, go to a bookstore and purchase a
basic Windows "How To" manual. You will not understand any of the following instructions until you have these
fundamentals mastered. In addition, we assume that you understand home theater operation and configuration in
great detail. Many of the tricks of programming automated home theaters have nothing to do with programming
remote controls and everything to do with how the system is hooked up!
How To Use This Book
Read the planning guide first with the Operations Manual and the remote control itself beside you. After familiarizing
yourself with its basic capabilities, dive in. Using the step by step instructions most installers complete their first basic
configuration very quickly.
If you have questions about a specific feature, use the INDEX or the TABLE OF CONTENTS for page numbers for
the feature. When you are ready to see how you can stretch the SR10.1 to fit unusual requirements with its
advanced features, read the Advanced Programming section. If you use this manual on screen electronically, both the
index and the table of contents are HYPERLINKED. Simply click on the page number in the table of contents or
index and you are immediately jumped to the page you clicked.
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