User manual CRESTRON QM-TX

[. . . ] Crestron QM-TX QuickMediaTM Transmitter Operations Guide This document was prepared and written 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. ©2005 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Crestron QM-TX QuickMediaTM Transmitter Contents QuickMediaTM Transmitter: QM-TX 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 QuickMedia Transport System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Part Number Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Industry Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Network Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 QM Network Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Installer's Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Identity Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hardware Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ground Wire Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Configuration Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Configuring with SIMPL Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Example Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Uploading and Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Troubleshooting Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Firmware Upgrade via Installer's Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Further Inquiries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Future Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Appendix - QM Auto Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Return and Warranty Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Merchandise Returns / Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 CRESTRON Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6334 Contents · i Crestron QM-TX QuickMediaTM Transmitter QuickMediaTM Transmitter: QM-TX Introduction Features and Functions The QM-TX is a Crestron® QuickMediaTM (QM) transmitter designed to provide cost-effective RGB, video, and audio signal routing and control as part of a complete MediaManager A/V presentation system. [. . . ] Crestron System Builder then programs the system, including all touchpanel projects and control system logic. Crestron System Builder is fully integrated with Crestron's suite of software development tools, including SIMPL Windows, VT Pro-e, Crestron Database, User IR Database, and User Modules Directory. Crestron System Builder accesses these tools behind the scenes, enabling you to easily create robust systems. NOTE: Modifications to the program that are made outside of SystemBuilder (for example, in VT Pro-e or SIMPL windows) are not preserved if you reenter SystemBuilder. SystemBuilder 16 · QuickMediaTM Transmitter: QM-TX Operations Guide - DOC. 6334 Crestron QM-TX QuickMediaTM Transmitter After entering the appropriate information in each step, SystemBuilder creates the control system logic and touchpanel pages, ready to upload to the controller. NOTE: Crestron SystemBuilder version 2. 0 or higher is required. Creating a QuickMedia System in SystemBuilder The following information is a general procedure for setting up a QuickMedia system using SystemBuilder. Refer to the SystemBuilder help file for more detailed instructions. Open SystemBuilder and select File | New. Select a Blank System. SystemBuilder ­ New Blank System 2. Select the plug-in for a QuickMedia system. SystemBuilder ­ "Plug-in Selection" Window 3. Select the control processor. Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6334 QuickMediaTM Transmitter: QM-TX · 17 QuickMediaTM Transmitter SystemBuilder ­ Select a Control Processor Crestron QM-TX 4. and Click the Assign QuickMedia Devices and Routing button drag the QM-TX from the library on the right side, to the QM system on the left side. SystemBuilder ­ Equipment Room 18 · QuickMediaTM Transmitter: QM-TX Operations Guide - DOC. 9. SystemBuilder ­ System View QuickMediaTM Transmitter Setup QM network cable routing. Upload the program to the control processor. Setting Net IDs in SystemBuilder SystemBuilder provides a convenient method of selecting and assigning Network IDs to devices. Ensure that all network devices are connected to the control system. After completing your SystemBuilder program, click the Build and Upload button . Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6334 QuickMediaTM Transmitter: QM-TX · 19 QuickMediaTM Transmitter SystemBuilder ­ "Finish" Window Crestron QM-TX 3. On the Finish window, click the Set Network IDs. . . SystemBuilder provides three methods for assigning Net IDs and reconciling IDs of connected devices to the program. · · · Drag and drop a device from the program tree on the left onto the device in the network tree on the right. Right-click a device the program tree on the left and select Setup from the sub-menu. Right-click on a device in the network tree on the right and set the Net ID directly. SystemBuilder ­ "Set Network IDs" Window 20 · QuickMediaTM Transmitter: QM-TX Operations Guide - DOC. 6334 Crestron QM-TX QuickMediaTM Transmitter Configuring with SIMPL Windows NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a QM-TX, developed for specific control system types: . smw projectname. smw (source file) . spz projectname. spz (compiled file for 2-Series) . usp projectname. usp (source code module for SIMPL+) . ir projectname. ir (user IR) . umc projectname. umc (user macro) . ush projectname. ush (completed SIMPL+) SIMPL Windows is the Crestron graphical, Windows®-based development tool for programming control systems. The SIMPL Windows interface provides two workspaces: the Configuration Manager, for configuring the control system, touchpanels, and controlled network devices; and Program Manager, for designing the logic and functionality of the control system. In addition, you can use the powerful Crestron Viewport utility to accomplish multiple system tasks, such as uploading the program to the control system and performing diagnostic functions. [. . . ] 07647, or its authorized subsidiaries, with RMA number clearly marked on the outside of all cartons. Shipments arriving freight collect or without an RMA number shall be subject to refusal. CRESTRON reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to charge a 15% restocking fee, plus shipping costs, on any products returned with an RMA. Return freight charges following repair of items under warranty shall be paid by CRESTRON, shipping by standard ground carrier. [. . . ]