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ICW-STA

 

External IR Sensor 

The ICW-STA does not include front-panel IR sensors. An IR In jack is provided on the back for installation of 

an optional external IR-RXC IR Receiver. The external sensor is switchable for 38 KHz and 57 KHz sensing.. 

 

1.

 

Install the IR-RXC in a good location for IR reception. 

2.

 

Set the IR-RXC IR sensor to 38 KHz or 57 KHz sensing. 

a.

 

Sleeve= DC power+ from power jack input, limited to less than 100mA 

b.

 

Ring=DC power– (GND) 

c.

 

Tip= IR data signal 

3.

 

Run the wire to the IR In jack on the STA. 

Programming the IC-RC Remote 

In order to complete the setup of the STA, you’ll need the IC-RC IR Remote to use the On-Screen Menus. 

Typically, the remote is shipped ready to communicate to the STA (Code 9). Just in case, here’s how to set the 

format of IR codes in the remote: 

 

1.

 

Press and hold the Select button and a numeric key for the code # below. 

2.

 

Release the two keys at the same time. 

3.

 

The remote will now send the selected codes. 

4.

 

Remote will keep the codes, even if battery power is lost. 

 

IR Code Format 

Code

Zenith Smart TV 

  1 

Philips Smart TV 

  2 

RCA Smart TV 

  3 

Contemporary Research 38 KHz 

  4 

Contemporary Research 57 KHz (default)    9 

Audio Settings 

The ICW-STA includes high-quality stereo audio control for volume levels, power-up volume preset, 

stereo/mono modes, as well as bass and treble gain. The settings can be changed by RS-232 control and 

programming through the Head-End Network controller’s RS-232 port. Refer to commands listed on page 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bass Level Settings 

Level Gain(dB) Level Gain 

(dB) 

19 16.5 9  1.5 
18 15.0 8  0 
17 13.5 7  -1.5 
16 12.0 6  -3.0 
15 10.5 5  -4.5 
14 9.0 4 -6.0 
13 7.5 3 -7.5 
12 6.0 2 -9.0 
11 4.5 1 -10.5 
10 3.0 0 -12.0 

Treble Level Settings

Level

Gain (dB) 

 

 

8 12 

 

7 9 
6 6 
5 3 
4 0 
3 -3 
2 -6 
1 -9 
0 -12 

Summary of Contents for ICW-STA

Page 1: ...avenport Rd Suite113 Dallas TX 75252 USA Tel 972 931 2728 888 972 2728 Fax 972 931 2765 Web www crwww com www contemporaryresearch com Product Manual ICW STA Video Display Controller Ver 2 0 January 2...

Page 2: ...iCW Net Connection 6 A V Setup 6 External IR Sensor 7 Programming the IC RC Remote 7 Audio Settings 7 On Screen Menus 8 RS 232 Control Protocol 9 Overview 9 Command String Structure 9 RS 232 Commands...

Page 3: ...tworked with up to 4000 TV and Video Display controllers For custom systems applications all ICW STA units and other CR devices can be accessed from a single RS 232 port on an ICC HE or ICW HE Head En...

Page 4: ...North American version includes UL CSA listed wall power supply RS 232 Control Not operational in this model iCW Net RJ 45 input for iCW Net connection IR In 3 5mm stereo jack for optional IR RXC IR...

Page 5: ...off On LED Blinks Net LED Blinks once per second when it is receiving network data LED Response Off DC power to unit missing or other internal power problem Solid On no network communication Blinks on...

Page 6: ...1 Connect the RF Coax cable into the Antenna Cable input on the STA 2 Connect the iCW Net RJ 45 plug into the iCW Net input on the STA 3 If the iCW Net signal is operating the Net LED will now blink...

Page 7: ...set the format of IR codes in the remote 1 Press and hold the Select button and a numeric key for the code below 2 Release the two keys at the same time 3 The remote will now send the selected codes 4...

Page 8: ...Display the unit s Device At this point you can use the Channel Down key as a Delete key enter a new device with the remote s numeric keypad then hit Enter to save the new number 65478 Reset unit simi...

Page 9: ...system Zones 1 16 are used for CR TV Controllers Video Display Controllers and Tuners As it s unlikely any system will use all 4000 devices this may be a good device standard for your system as well...

Page 10: ...age 8 Treble Gain S9 A5 dh dl 3 S9 mode 7 bytes Sets treble gain see chart on page 8 Ts Qs T series channel commands select a channel and display the channel label on the TV while Q series commands do...

Page 11: ...dl 8 TR 82 5 87 11 sets channels 2 5 and 7 11 You can specify a range using MSB bit for the first channel the next byte is the last Channel Labels TN A5 dh dl ncb TN channel label variable bytes Stor...

Page 12: ...patibility with Smart TVs mixed in the same system that can display other colors and fonts Fast Write DN A5 dh dl ncb DN text variable bytes Clears display writes specified text starting at column 1 r...

Page 13: ...ple commands or parameters are set apart by brackets Commas separate the bytes but are not part of the protocol Double quotes enclose the command string but are not part of the protocol Command format...

Page 14: ...tes are in msh and msl Menu Parameter high and low bytes are in mph and mpl A Menu command is initiated by pressing the Menu key followed by a numeric entry then the Enter or Channel Up key During the...

Page 15: ...tiple commands there would be a long delay between the first and last command One command instant response is easier As we noted before ABC Media Retrieval Systems reserve Zone 0 for devices used in t...

Page 16: ...ion whichever suits the application iC Net Zone Zone Room Device 1 W 1st Floor 256 W151 260 W152 261 W153 262 W154 263 2 W 2nd Floor 512 W251 560 W252 561 W253 562 W254 563 3 E 1st Floor 768 E151 860...

Page 17: ...A Typical RF and ICC Net Signal Flow The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Contemporary Research media retrieval system One of the key aspects for iCC Net communication is to provide a fo...

Page 18: ...iple iCW Net devices Open wiring runs do not need termination Head End iCW Net 1 Screw Terminals iCW Series iCW Net RJ 45 PWR RXD RXD TXD TXD GND 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 TXD TXD GND RXD RXD NC NC NC 8 7 6 5 4...

Page 19: ...75 38mm deep Size Short Bracket 1 0 22mm wide x 1 75 38mm height 1RU x 1 75 38mm deep Weight 3 25 oz 0 148kg Enclosure All aluminum with durable black powder coat paint Hardware Qty 4 CS Phillip Flath...

Page 20: ...nit with three 3 supplied 4 40 by 1 4 silver colored panhead screws and split lock washers Note that only one side of the second 232 STA has the 3 built in nuts to accept the screws above 3 Reinstall...

Page 21: ...tric shock 7 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a fire or electric sho...

Page 22: ...ages are sought or a claim is made under this warranty or as a tort claim including negligence and strict product liability a contract claim or any other claim This limitation of liability cannot be w...

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