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Crestron

CNXRMC

Room Solution Box

Operations Guide – DOC. 8162A

Room Solution Box: CNXRMC

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Summary of Contents for CNXRMC

Page 1: ...Crestron CNXRMC Room Solution Box Operations Guide ...

Page 2: ...n by the Technical Documentation department at Crestron Electronics Inc 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 1 888 CRESTRON All brand names product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2003 Crestron Electronics Inc ...

Page 3: ...ideo Input Compensation 8 Audio Video Distribution 9 Universal Remotes 11 Programming Software 14 Programming with Crestron AppBuilder 14 Programming with SIMPL Windows 15 Uploading and Upgrading 20 Communication Settings 21 Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program 23 Firmware Upgrade 24 Problem Solving 27 Troubleshooting 27 Further Inquiries 28 Future Updates 28 Appendix Mapping Table 29 Return and Warr...

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Page 5: ...play the video on the connected monitor in that room The CNXRMC also provides four infrared IR ports and one RS 232 port for controlling local devices It can control the monitor and sources via responses to infrared IR commands from a third party universal remote sending RC5 code and some Sharp Electronics Corporation codes including the Philips Pronto However upstreaming video sending video to th...

Page 6: ...15 CUZ or later Version 5 13 12X UPZ or later Version 5 12 63W UPZ or later Environmental Temperature 41 to 122 F 5 to 50 C Humidity 10 to 90 RH non condensing Dimensions Height 1 94 in 4 93 cm Width 7 48 in 19 00 cm Depth 5 00 in 12 70 cm Weight 1 17 lb 0 53 kg 1 The latest versions can be obtained from the Downloads Software Updates section of the Crestron website www crestron com Refer to NOTE ...

Page 7: ...Crestron CNXRMC Room Solution Box Operations Guide DOC 8162A Room Solution Box CNXRMC 3 CNXRMC Front View CNXRMC Rear View ...

Page 8: ...O R S C I N K C O R C N I H G I E L IN IR IR OUT A B C D SENS 7 4 6 7 0 J A S U G NET PWR Y 24 Z NET SETUP 5 00 in 12 70 cm 5 60 in 14 22 cm 3 75 in 9 53 cm 7 48 in 18 99 cm VIDEO INPUT COMP 10 1 1 2 3 4 VIDEO IN 1 1 10 1 2 3 M VIDEO OUT 10 B D A C R X N C F G E C 1 94 in 4 93 cm 0 35 in 0 89 cm 6 88 in 17 46 cm TYP Top View Rear View Front View ...

Page 9: ... seven RCA connectors provide local analog video outputs Refer to Audio Video Signal Routing on page 9 for configuration suggestions RS 232 The CNXRMC provides one RJ 11 connector for RS 232 communication with serial devices This port supports baud rates of up to 115K and RTS CTS hardware handshaking The pins are configured as shown in the following table Pin Function 1 CTS Clear to Send 2 GND 3 R...

Page 10: ...nce As of the date of manufacture the CNXRMC has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 these devices may not cause harmful interference and 2 these devices must accept any interference received...

Page 11: ...the twisted ends insert the tinned connection into the network connector and tighten the retaining screw Repeat the procedure for the other three network conductors Identity Code Every equipment and user interface within the network requires a unique identity code Net ID These codes are two digit hexadecimal numbers from 03 to FE The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL...

Page 12: ... ID change Mounting Two screw holes in each bottom flange accept 6 screws not supplied The CNXRMC can be mounted in any orientation Mounting hole spacing dimensions are illustrated in Physical Description which begins on page 2 Hardware Hookup The CNXRMC is capable of tremendous flexibility in audio and video signal distribution Refer to Audio Video Distribution on page 9 for detailed information ...

Page 13: ...MC receives video and digital audio from the Crestron CNX PVID8 via CAT5 cabling The unit s circuitry routes these inputs to local outputs the individual outputs are enabled under program control The following paragraphs describe signal distribution arrangements that are typical for the CNXRMC NOTE For additional information on video connections over CAT5 refer to the latest version of the Crestro...

Page 14: ...room via the CNXRMC as described in the previous scenario Distribution of Balanced and Digital Audio from the Headend R8 L8 ANALOG AUDIO CNX PABR4 R1 L1 LOCAL SOURCES COMPOSITE COMPONENT S VIDEO COMPOSITE IR RS 232 CNXMIRD UNIVERSAL REMOTE IR IR CLOSURE CNXRMC IR RS 232 CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT S VIDEO C2N DAP8 SURROUND SOUND DECODER LOCAL SPEAKERS 120 VAC CNXRMCS TV or VIDEO PROJECTOR AUDI...

Page 15: ...set Two procedures are required to setup a universal remote The first procedure verifies that the universal remote chosen does transmit an identifiable code and therefore can communicate with the CNXRMC The second procedure maps the buttons on the universal remote so that they can be used in the SIMPL Windows program Code Verification Refer to the note on page 21 for a definition of Viewport Each ...

Page 16: ...able code and the CNXRMC can accept commands from the universal remote Map the Universal Remote Once communication between the CNXRMC and the universal remote is achieved it is necessary to understand what commands are transmitted and to which devices Crestron distinguishes each device with a unique hexadecimal number known as the Transmitter ID that can range from 00 to 3F Actually RC5 codes disp...

Page 17: ...ation on page 11 2 Wherever convenient i e Notepad on the PC or a piece of scrap paper create a table for recording the Button ID Decimal number associated with each button press on the universal remote Appendix Mapping Table on page 29 contains a table to record this information Create as many copies of the table as necessary 3 Click the Clear button in the Transmitter Identification window to re...

Page 18: ...can initiate programming using the easiest method Crestron AppBuilder and use advanced techniques that are available from SIMPL Windows to customize the job Crestron Appbuilder comes with templates for all supported interfaces If a user wishes to create a touchpanel project using templates with a different look and feel this can be accomplished by making a custom template This custom template can ...

Page 19: ...IMPL Windows If not refer to the extensive help information provided with the software NOTE In the following description the PRO2 control system is used SIMPL Windows is Crestron s primary software for programming Crestron control systems It provides a well designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces i e windows in which a programmer can select configure program test and monitor a C...

Page 20: ...n Slot 9 with a default Net ID of 43 as shown in the following illustration NOTE The first CNXRMC in a system is preset with a Net ID of 43 when its symbol is dragged into the upper pane of System Views Additional CNXRMCs are automatically assigned different Net ID numbers as they are added C2Net Device Slot 9 Setting the Net ID in Device Settings Double click the CNXRMC icon to open the Device Se...

Page 21: ...n up into slots In Program Manager expand the CNXRMC to view the individual slots and drag the desired symbol to Detail View The slots and corresponding symbols are described in subsequent sections Slot 1 Built in 4 Port IR Card This slot can contain up to four IR devices selected from the Crestron or User IR Databases The actual symbols associated with this slot vary depending on the devices in t...

Page 22: ...page 12 for the actual procedure That list needs to be transcribed to this symbol Match the button ID numbers from the list to the numbered press These outputs are the driving source for the IR devices Pronto RC5 Universal Remote Symbol Slot 3 Built in 1 Port Digital Input This symbol is only used to determine whether the monitor i e television set in the room is on or off A Crestron Room Current ...

Page 23: ... the CNXRMC RS 232 port when the state of the RTS line is set str1 The CNXRMC RS 232 port is capable of receiving complex serial data in the form of serial data strings on this input line Built in RS 232 Symbol Output Descriptions OUTPUT S FUNCTION S rx More advanced signal processing can be done through serial strings and the rx output line on the symbol cts CTS is an input to the program that mo...

Page 24: ...e appropriate format NOTE For the latest description of the module highlight the module in SIMPL Windows and press F1 Example Program An example program for the CNXRMC is available from the Crestron FTP site Crestron FTP site ftp ftp crestron com Examples Select the Examples folder and search for CNXRMC ZIP that contains the example program associated files and a README TXT file that describes the...

Page 25: ...grade it is necessary to establish communications Communication Settings NOTE For laptops and other PCs without a built in RS 232 port Crestron recommends the use of PCMCIA cards rather than USB to serial adapters If a USB to serial adapter must be used Crestron has tested the following devices with good results Belkin large model F5U103 I O Gear GUC232A Keyspan USA 19QW Other models even from the...

Page 26: ... D to open the Port Settings window Setup Communications Settings Command 3 Select RS 232 as the connection type Verify that an available COM port COM 1 is shown after this step is selected and that all communication parameters 9600 N 8 1 and necessary options from the Port Settings window are selected as shown after this step Click the OK button to save the settings and close the window Port Sett...

Page 27: ... the Crestron Viewport Upload via SIMPL Windows 1 Start SIMPL Windows 2 Select File Open to view the Open window navigate to the SIMPL Window file smw and click Open 3 Select Project Transfer Program Upload via Crestron Viewport 1 Verify that the procedure for Communication Settings that begins on page 21 has been performed 2 As shown after this step select File Transfer Send Program alternatively...

Page 28: ...etails about the current program loaded into the control system Firmware Upgrade A firmware upgrade file has the extension upz To take advantage of all the CNXRMC features it is important that the unit contains the latest firmware available Therefore please check the Crestron website http www crestron com downloads software_updates asp for the latest version of firmware Not every product has a fir...

Page 29: ...ork or directly via a Crestron power supply 2 Establish communication between the PC and the CNXRMC by performing steps 1 through 3 of the procedures given in Communication Settings which begins on page 21 3 As shown after this step select File Transfer Update Control System from the Viewport menu File Transfer Update Control System Command 4 To upload new firmware select the file with the t suffi...

Page 30: ...ystem Window 5 Make sure the Operating System and Monitor boxes are selected and click on Send to begin the transfer The following warning message will appear Select Yes to continue the transfer NOTE The CNXRMC does not have any SIMPL or SIMPL modules Selecting Yes will not affect the program or the device ...

Page 31: ...remote has been properly mapped and the commands are properly identified in the SIMPL Windows program CNXRMC Verify that the CNXRMIRD is properly connected to the IR IN port on the CNXRMC Improper placement or Verify that the IR probe is properly connected to one of the IR OUT ports on the CNXRMC connection of the IR probes Review the IR probe manual and make sure that it is properly placed on or ...

Page 32: ...es You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website to ask questions about Crestron products First time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features Future Updates As Crestron improves functions adds new features and extends the capabilities of the CNXRMC additional information may be made available as manual updates These updates ar...

Page 33: ...MC 29 Appendix Mapping Table Use this table when mapping the buttons on the universal remote The list can then be used as a reference when creating the SIMPL Windows program PHYSICAL DEVICE BEING CONTROLLED TRANSMITTER ID HEX BUTTON TITLE ON UNIVERSAL REMOTE BUTTON ID DECIMAL Sheet of ...

Page 34: ...onents are covered for 90 days batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON dealer Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer s warranty if any CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application oth...

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