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REMOTE CONTROL AND STATUS •
MACRO PRO
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Often, a combination of serial and direct control might be used in an installation. For example,
in the hotel/convention center application example, a custom remote controller touch screen
might help with controlling the bulk of the equipment in the room. However, functions such as
volume, mute, and room combining configuration may be controlled directly from the unit.
Below is an example of how to use the control and status pins (example can be workbench
tested):
1. Design the entire audio chain and document.
2. Determine which pins on the control/status connector will be used for control and status
(refer to Control Status Connector tables).
3. If using a custom remote controller, program these units to communicate via RS-232 ports
with the XAP 800. Connect to the XAP 800 and verify proper operation.
4. With G-Ware software, configure the desired number of presets. Routing, AGC, equalization,
levels, etc. are programmed and saved as a preset. Enable presets from the custom remote
controller, front panel, control/status connector, or combination of the above.
5. Define the pin number on the control/status connector as the preset using the software. Also,
program any status outputs.
6. Connect the user panel(s) and verify that direct control/status is operational.
7. Now install the audio system and complete the audio calibration procedure through the PC
software. Test tones, test noise, and all gains and actual levels in dBu are provided.
Macro Pro Scripting Language
Macro Pro scripting language, included with the XAP 800, allows you to customize macro
commands for a unit or networked system.
A macro is a command consisting of a list of other commands. When a macro is sent to the
XAP 800, it executes the macro, or list of commands. Upon completion of each macro, the XAP
800 issues a macro-completed response which is used to keep all connected system devices
synchronized with the state of the system.
A macro can contain another macro as another command. This allows you to create small
macros to perform specific tasks, then combine them to perform larger tasks.
G-Ware software is used for programming a macro. A macro is built by adding commands from
the list of available commands to the macro execution list. When the macro is assembled, it is
downloaded to the unit and is available for execution.
A macro can also contain a network address in the command. This allows you to issue
commands to Expansion Bused XAP 800 units. This can be done to issue single commands,
change a preset, or execute a macro in the other box.
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