User Manual - SP Controls
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1. Press Volume Up or Volume Down to trig ger the code learning sequence The dis play will prompt you to enter a new code Enter the key sequence The key sequence must be between one and six digits in length Press the center display button to indicate the end of the code UFO p The power button module will now illumi nate and the PixiePro will begin displaying the new code You must press any power button to accept the new security code Pressing any other button will cause the new security sequence to be discarded Figure 18 Configuring security features Note Entering a security code will not automatically enable Security Mode it must be enabled sep arately See Setting 1 Security Enable Disable above for more information For more information on using security see Operation on page 26 below Default Security Code 1 2 3 4 24 Group 4 Interface Settings Configure the Iook and feel of the PixiePro Setting 1 Button Click On Off toggle Deselect Button Click to mute the PixiePro audio feedback that accompanies button presses during normal operation Default Enabled PixiePro emits a clicking sound when buttons are pressed Setting 2 Button Click on Every Macro Send toggle When enabled the PixiePro will emit a single click sound for every code sent from in a macro sequence When disabled the PixiePro will beep only a single time when a macro sequ2. C O O Toggle On Toggle Off 0 0 0 1 Co O gp 1 7 2 7 3 1 Figure 17 Volume Display setting examples for toggling and scalar values 20 Configuration Setting Descriptions Group 1 Core Functions Core function settings determine behavior of PixiePro Setting 1 Multiple Device TCM Mode toggle Enable this setting to allow the TCM to control multiple devices Disable to always control a single device with the TCM module See Section IX Operation for more information Default Enabled Multiple Device Mode Setting 2 Device 0 on TCM in Multiple Device Mode toggle The TCM may switch to a device 0 profile when the currently selected Source button is pressed again This allows users to always access a desired code set regardless of which source is currently selected See Programming the Transport Control Menu Module on page 15 for more information Default Disabled Setting 3 Input Selection Lights on TCM Persist in Single Device Mode toggle When the TCM on the PixiePro has been configured to be in Single Device mode enabling this set ting will cause the most recently pressed input selection light to become brighter after being pressed Having this setting disabled will cause the lighting on the input selection buttons to remain constant while in Single Device mode regardless of which button was most recently pressed Default Disabled Setting 4 Defeat In Progress Mac
3. mmm emm enm 19 p eren rlcupIMM EU 26 Technical Specifications 27 Warranty osni iii ii DNA et ete teen eee 27 FCC Compliance o ga REIR ik ki ERA senna atin 27 PX2 MP IR User s Manual Version C 30MAY2006 I Overview Welcome to the user s manual for your new PixiePro Modular Panel This manual documents all of the steps necessary to get the PixiePro up and running including Assembly of the PixiePro including customization of the button modules Mounting including tabletop mounting and wall mounting both flush and surface mounting Wiring the PixiePro to one infrared IR emitter or to multiple IR emitters Programming the codes from IR remote control devices into the PixiePro including Simple Programming a single IR code learned by a single PixiePro button Complex Programming a series of IR codes learned by a single PixiePro button Cloning or copying all of the settings and learned codes from one PixiePro to another Configuring settings on the PixiePro to optimize control The PixiePro is a stand alone IR learning audiovisual control device One PixiePro may learn codes from the remote controls of many devices or of just one IR output may be wired to multiple devices using additional IR emitters ordered separately SP Controls part no PXE EMIT For instructions about wiring the PixiePro go to the Wiring section on page 7 An e
4. 26 Technical Specifications Package Type Four Gang Mounting Approximate Dimensions 4 20 h x 7 10 w x 1 15 d including button modules and bezel 107 mm x 180 5 w x 30 mm d Approximate Weight 10 5 oz including button modules and bezel Included Power Supply 6 VDC 500 mA Output Type Infrared Emitter with Optical Fiber Bud Recommended Wire 18 to 20 gauge shielded Warranty SP Controls warrants all PixiePro products and accessories against defects in materials and work manship for a period of three 3 years from the date of purchase Although SP Controls thoroughly tested and reviewed this documentation there is no warranty express or implied with respect to quality merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Therefore the PixiePro and accessories are provided as is and the purchaser assumes the entire risk as to quality and performance There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of the SP Controls Corporation for consequential damages arising out of or in conjunction with the use or performance of these products or other indi rect damages with respect to loss of profit revenue or cost of removal and or replacement Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state SP Controls
5. ja v PX2 MP Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third ground ing prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servi
6. 9 Learn code D 10 Select Delay 0 4 500 ms 11 Learn code E 12 Select Delay 0 4 500 ms 13 Learn code F 14 Select Final Stop done learning all codes 13 To Erase a Single Button While in Learning Mode press and hold a button that has been programmed to erase it The button will begin blinking slowly to indicate that it is going to be erased Blinking will gradually guicken and after several seconds the button will go dark and beep four times to indicate that erasure is com plete To Erase All Buttons on the TCM only Press and hold any two buttons on the PixiePro TCM while the PixiePro is in Learning Mode to erase the TCM section The TCM buttons will begin blinking slowly to indicate that it is going to be erased Blinking will gradually guicken to confirm TCM erase After a few seconds all buttons on the TCM will go dark and the PixiePro will beep four times indicating that the TCM has been erased Once a device or button has been erased there is no way to un erase it If the PixiePro is configured to use Multiple Device mode for the TCM this will erase the ast select ed device only Any other code sets programmed to the TCM and codes programmed to the PixiePro will not be erased To Erase All Buttons on PixiePro including all TCM codes While in Learning Mode press and hold any two buttons to erase the entire device If the PixiePro is configured to use Multiple Device mode for the TCM at least one of the buttons
7. PixiePro will not allow another attempt until the timer has expired This will discourage attempts to guess the key code sequence Note The PixiePro may be configured to automatically lock after the Automatic Shutdown Timer expires TCM The PixiePro Transport Control Menu module TCM may be configured to control one device or as many as nine separate devices For example a single PixiePro TCM may be configured to control a VCR a DVD player a CD player and a satellite tuner Each device control profile will be activated when the user selects the corresponding Source selection button To select device 0 press the currently selected device a second time Device 0 allows the user to access a code set no matter which device is selected For example you may program device 0 with the projector menu controls and you will be able to access these commands no matter which Source is active When the TCM is configured to control multiple devices the TCM will control the currently selected device For example when the user presses Source 1 on the PixiePro interface the TCM will switch to the programming corresponding to device 1 Only the buttons that have been programmed for that device will illuminate so the user will always know which commands are available For exam ple when the DVD source is selected the DVD menu navigation functions will illuminate When the PixiePro is switched to the VCR source the menu navigation functions will darken
8. 400 minutes 96 s 96 s 12 s 3 1 416 40 m 100 s 100 s 12 5 s 3 2 433 20 m 104 s 104 s 13 s 3 3 450 m 108 s 108 s 13 5 s 3 4 466 40 m 112 s 112 s 14 s 3 5 483 20 m 116 s 116 s 14 5 s 3 6 500 m 120 s 120 s 15 s 3 7 516 40 m 124 s 124 s 15 5 s Group 3 Security Security settings are used to enable the secure mode on the PixiePro and to modify the security code Setting 1 Enable Disable Security toggle Select this configuration option to enable the security feature Default Disabled Setting 2 Lock on Inactivity Shutdown toggle This configuration setting is used when the Automatic Shutdown Timer is enabled and Security is Enabled Select Lock on Inactivity Shutdown and the PixiePro will enter security lockout after send ing Power off on the expiration of the Automatic Shutdown Timer Default Enabled Setting 3 Enter or Retrieve Security Code Select this configuration setting to enter or Use power and retrieve the PixiePro configuration codes P volume buttons to configure When this setting is selected the TCM key security settings Security Code pad will display the currently configured and or edit Buttons note that security code The code sequence will illu security code Securty Code Enter Mey Are numbered minate in sequence each key illuminating for the duration of a single tick At the end of the code the display will darken for one tick It will then start over aes
9. A Wire the cable assembly to the PixiePro using a three conductor Fiber Optic E H cable not included SP Controls recommends using 18 or 20 Cable to IR el gauge cable Standard audio cable will work e g Belden 8451 Receiver ET or 9451 Window 1 Wire Cable Assembly Connect the three conductor cable to the screw down posts in the cable assembly block The three positions Connect on the cable assembly block are labeled 6V GND and IR Match 6 VDC the conductors to the corresponding positions on the captive screw connector on the back of the PixiePro Figure 7 IR emitter Guide fiber optic light pipe with adhesive anchors Figure 8 IR emitter affixed to a projector 2 Position IR bud over infrared receiver window of the device to be controlled Remove the back ing to expose the adhesive and secure bud to IR receiver window Note The bud adhesive gradual ly solidifies and quickly becomes very strong making repositioning the bud difficult Be sure that the bud is correctly placed The adhesive will solidify to maximum strength in approximately 24 hours Some devices are extremely sensitive to precise bud placement If possible program the PixiePro and test the IR bud position before affixing the bud permanently with the adhesive Unlike some IR emitters the optic fiber bud does not illuminate when it sends signal An LED inside the plastic assembly does visibly illuminate and may be seen through the black plastic in the a
10. buttons while inserting the paperclip or the PixiePro will enter Configuration Mode You will know it is in Configuration Mode if it begins clicking 3 Test Remote and Identify Sweet Spot Before trying to learn any buttons position your remote control a few inches from the IR learning eye When you press a button on the remote you should see the PixiePro Learning Mode Indicator LED flicker Notice that as you move the remote closer and farther away from the receiver window or as you move off axis away from perpendicular to the receiver window the brightness of the red flashes will fall off and become intermittent Identify a position that seems to consistently yield clear regular blinking of the red Learning Mode Indicator LED This is the sweet spot most likely to provide the clean signal that the PixiePro needs to learn If you do NOT see the Learning Mode Indicator LED flicker rapidly your remote may need new bat teries or may be beaming something besides IR 4 Learn IR Codes To program a button with a single IR code see Simple Programming on page 10 To program a button with multiple codes see Complex Programming on page 11 C Simple Programming Simple programming assigns a single code to a button 1 Press a Button on the PixiePro Press the button you want to program a single time to arm it for Simple Learning It should beep once and the button will slowly blink to indicate that it is ready Note If the button beeps t
11. install the PixiePro in an electrical back box containing high voltage wiring This would cause a serious electrical danger and violate United States electrical codes Wall Anchors Release clasps to remove included PixiePro from surface box Mall Anchors ES Ii O Plastic Surface PixiePro Circuit Lo Mount Box Board TI included Figure 4 Assembling the PixiePro for surface mounting surface mount box included 1 Wall Surface Mounting The PixiePro may be surface mounted to masonry or drywall with the included plastic surface mount box and anchors Secure the surface mount box to the wall Bring the three conductor cable from the cable assembly to the back box and feed it through one of the cable channels located at the top and bottom of the box Wire mold may be used to guide wiring along the wall To secure the PixiePro into the plastic mounting box line the circuit board up with the box posts and insert securely into the plastic clasps Cover the PixiePro face with the included faceplate and secure with the included screws 2 Tabletop Surface Mounting Secure the PixiePro plastic surface mount box to the table Thread the three conductor cable from the cable assembly to the back box and feed it through the wiring cutout Wire mold may be used to guide wiring along the table Alternately you may cut an access hole through the table and run wiring along the underside of the table
12. maximum liability shall not exceed the price paid by the user All implied warranties including warranties for merchantability and or fitness are limited in duration to three 3 years from the date of purchase Proof of purchase must be provided with any claim FCC Compliance This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause radio interference This equipment complies with part 15 Subpart J of the FCC rules for a Class A computing device This equipment also complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications These above rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operating the equipment in a commercial environment If operation of this equipment in a residential area causes radio frequency interference the user and not SP Controls Inc will be responsible 27 COPYRIGHT PixiePro and the SP Controls switch logo are trademarks of SP Controls Inc Belden is a Belden registered trademark All other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without express written permission of SP Controls Inc 2006 SP Controls Inc All r
13. must be outside of that module to erase the entire device e g one of the source buttons or power buttons The whole button pad will begin blinking slowly to indicate that it is going to be erased Blinking will gradually quicken to confirm device erase After a few seconds all buttons will go dark and the PixiePro will beep four times indicating that it has been erased All code sets programmed to the TCM will be erased along with the other buttons Once the PixiePro has been erased there is no way to un erase it Configuration settings will not be changed by device erase 14 E Programming the Transport Control Menu Module TCM The Transport Control Menu Module TCM may be configured for Single Device or Multiple Device mode to enable Single Device mode see the Configuration section on page 19 In Multiple Device Mode the TCM may be programmed with as many as nine different code sets for devices you wish to control e g VCR DVD player CD player document camera etc The TCM will control the device that corresponds to the currently selected input source S eel Example The TCM may be programmed with codes for a VCR and a Uy NE DVD player When the VCR source is selected on the PixiePro the TCM Ca CD will switch to the VCR codes When the DVD source is selected the TCM P S will switch to the DVD code set The buttons you have programmed for each device will illuminate only when their associ
14. regulated power supply 1 sheet of non adhesive transparent button legends 4 screws washers for back box mounting 2 wall anchors screws Optional Accessories and Parts PXE EMIT additional IR emitter with fiber optic output assembly required for control of multiple devices one per device PXE DCM PS additional power supplies required for installations with more than six IR emitters Ill Assembly Plastic Overlay Circuit Board Bezel Rubberized Button Pads Figure 3 The four basic components of the PixiePro 1 Preparation Note When assembling the PixiePro you will be working with a number of small parts Be sure that you assemble the PixiePro in a clean well lighted work area Disassemble the PixiePro see Figure 3 for an example of a disassembled unit and select desired button insert modules Most button modules may be replaced with blanks if desired You must use the Status LED module at least one source selection module and at least one power module Most button modules are optional and may be replaced with blanks For example if you do not wish to include control of a DVD player or VCR in your installation you may replace the VCR DVD con trol module with blank inserts You may likewise assemble the PixiePro with anywhere from 0 4 aux control buttons and 1 8 source selection buttons Note Programming and configuring the PixiePro requires use of the volume control display module all four a
15. the plastic assem bly labeled R Activity will glow visibly upon close inspection To re learn a button that did not seem to learn correctly simply press any other button on the button pad then press the target again to re arm it Is i d El Figure 12 Close up view of IR emitter IR Activity LED 10 D Complex Programming Complex programming assigns multiple codes to a single button and defines how those codes will be sent out Each button may be programmed with up to 16 codes which can be sent inside macros multiple commands grouped to play back seguentially upon a single button press in round robin fashion different individual codes sent on alternating button presses or in a combination of the two macros sent in an alternating fashion To program multiple codes to a single button each code must have either a delay or a round robin stop separating it from other codes Complex Programming Step by Step Instructions 1 Arm the Button for Learning While the PixiePro is in Learning Mode press the target button twice guickly to arm it for complex programming It should beep twice and slowly blink to indicate that it is armed for learning Hold the remote control in the sweet spot you previously identified Note If the button beeps only once you have accidentally armed it for Simple Learning Press any other button to exit Simple Learning mode Now rearm the button for Complex Learning 2 Learn the Fi
16. Device Aux Up Down Mo Up Down a Buttons Ambient Light Aux Buttons Source Buttons Adjustment Sensor Figure 1 PixiePro with all standard button modules inserted as it ships The flexible interface may be customized to your reguirements Most buttons may be replaced by blank button modules if unneeded PixiePro can control almost any IR controllable device The PixiePro may be field programmed in minutes using IR learning technology Configuration and pro gramming may be quickly and easily copied to multiple units with CAT5 cable or using wireless cloning technology For instructions on assembling PixiePro button modules see the Assembly sec tion on page 4 Unneeded buttons may be replaced with blank plastic Two aux buttons with two blanks Figure 2 PixiePro with blank button modules inserted in some areas PixiePro has configurable features including automatic brightness adjustment security code lockout automatic inactivity shutdown timer multiple device transport control and many others that will be described later in this manual The default configuration settings on the PixiePro will be suitable for the majority of users If you want to learn about the configuration options or change any of those go to the Configuration section on page 19 For multi room installations in which each room has an identical projector learned codes and con figuration settings can easily
17. PixiePro is configured to Multiple Device mode the Source button LED will remain lit after being pressed to indicate which TCM code profile is active When the TCM module is configured to Single Device mode the Source button LED will glow briefly when pressed then return to normal brightness Note The hourglass status LED will illuminate while codes are being sent Some macros may take several seconds to complete Security If Security is enabled pressing the Power Off button will activate the lockout on the PixiePro display If Security is disabled pressing the Power Off button will not change the PixiePro display When the PixiePro is configured to security mode the control interface will lock immediately after the Off but ton is pressed While locked the Security Lock LED will glow red and the PixiePro display will dark en The device will not respond to any button presses until unlocked To unlock the PixiePro enter the appropriate security code using the TCM numerical keypad and press the center button of the circular keypad to accept If the correct code is entered the security lock LED will go out and the PixiePro will beep three times and the display will illuminate The lock LED will darken and the PixiePro will respond to commands again If the incorrect code is entered the PixiePro will emit a single long beep and will remain locked If the PixiePro is configured to use the Security Retry Lockout Timer see page 24 above the
18. To secure the PixiePro into the surface mount box line the circuit board up with the box posts and insert securely into the plastic clasps Cover the PixiePro face with the included faceplate and secure with the included screws 3 Wall Flush Mounting The PixiePro may be flush mounted into a wall using either a standard four gang back box and con duit or using a four gang mud ring Back Box Cut a four gang hole in the wall and install a standard four gang wall box Secure the PixiePro into the wall box using the included mounting screws Cover the PixiePro face with the included faceplate and secure with the included screws 4 Gang Back Box not included Figure 5 Mounting the PixiePro in a back box not included Mud Ring Cut a four gang hole in the wall and install a standard four gang mud ring Secure the PixiePro into the mud ring not included using the included screws Cover the PixiePro face with the included faceplate and secure with the included screws Note SP Controls strongly recommends use of a mud ring for mounting the PixiePro in sheet rock to ensure a secure fit V Wiring A Wiring Controller Wiring PixiePro to Control a Single Device Attention Remove power from the IR emitter before wiring to PixiePro Do NOT attempt to connect the wires to the PixiePro while it is pow ered Doing so may damage the unit Connect the thre
19. at In Progress Macro on Button Press Setting 5 Fixed Length Code Learning Setting 6 Fixed Length Code Learning Applies to Single Code Learning Setting 7 High Frequency Carrier Default Group 2 Timers Setting 1 Automatic Shutdown Timer Setting 2 Warm Up Display Timer Setting 3 Cool Down Display Timer Setting 4 Security Retry Lockout Timer Group 3 Security Setting 1 Enable Disable Security Lock Setting 2 Lock on Inactivity Shutdown Setting 3 Enter or Retrieve Security Code Group 4 Interface Settings Setting 1 Button Click On Off Setting 2 Click on Every Macro Send Setting 3 LED Brightness Level Setting 4 Enable Ambient Light Adjust Setting 5 Volume Animation On Off Setting 6 Press and hold Off Setting Configuration Values Settings are of two types toggling and scalar Toggling settings are either on or off Scalar settings have values within a range the lowest setting being 0 0 the highest being 3 7 Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons and display to adjust each setting Toggling settings toggle between on indicated by splayed or alternating Volume Display lights illuminated and off indicated by one LED in the center of the Volume Display illuminated Scalar settings may be set to 32 different values ranging from 0 0 through 3 7 See the figure below for examples
20. ated Source button is selected Ca rem e Both or either modules may be configured with keypads either will function independently in Single Device mode or Multiple Device mode Figure 13 Transport Control Menu Module Single Device TCM Programming Program the TCM buttons normally see Simple Programming and Complex Programming sections to control just one device Multiple Device TCM Programming To arm the TCM to learn a code set associated with a spe cific device e g a DVD player press the associated Source button while in Learning Mode Any button programmed on the TCM will be associated with the last selected Source button You may completely program the TCM with a separate code set associated with each of the eight Source buttons Example 1 Configure the PixiePro to Multiple Device mode see Configuration below 2 Set the PixiePro to Learning Mode 3 Press the Source 1 button to activate the Source 1 Code Set Profile on the TCM Note that this will arm Source 1 for learning It is not necessary to program the Source button at this time 4 After pressing the Source 1 button press a button on the TCM that you wish to learn a code for 5 Learn the desired codes on the TCM to be associated with Source 1 by repeating step 4 6 Press the Source 2 button to activate the Source 2 Code Set Profile on the TCM T Learn the desired codes on the TCM to be associated with Source 2 8 Continue for any Source Butto
21. be copied or cloned from one PixiePro to another This can be done either wirelessly or through CAT5 cable For instructions on copying settings and codes from one PixiePro to another see the Cloning section on page 17 ll Parts List Note Keep all button inserts and included materials even if some modules are not currently used They may be required in the future for changing the PixiePro configuration settings repro gramming the PixiePro or changing equipment in the room The PixiePro ships with PixiePro main board 1 four gang plastic surface mount box 1 custom plastic wall plate Rubberized button modules 1 toggling power module 1 discrete power on off module 1 status LED module projector icon 1 status LED module monitor icon 1 volume control display button module 8 source selection button modules 4 aux control button modules 1 ambient light sensor dome 1 menu security button module 1 transport control menu button module 1 device up down button module Plastic blank button replacement inserts 1 volume module blank 1 aux up down blank 8 two button source selection blanks 1 one button source selection blank 4 aux button plastic negatives 1 menu control module blank 1 transport control menu module blank 1 device up down button module blank Plastic button overlay anchors for all button module types 1 plastic bezel 1 IR emitter with fiber optic output assembly Velcro tape 1
22. cing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To Reduce the Risk of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Voisture Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Electrical Warning The PX2 MP IR is a low voltage device Never install the PixiePro in an electrical back box contain ing high voltage wiring This would cause a serious electrical danger and violate United States national electrical codes Contents Important Safety Instructions i M OVGNVIOW aT E E ETE IE E E 1 Il Parts LIST E M 3 Il Assembly iii ai ia ENE AE ANE na aa eiaa aiana 4 IV Installation i teet esee eoi eene 5 LA DD MEC 7 VI Programminig s nere 9 A Overview MC m 9 B Programming Set Up eee 9 C Simple Programming seem emm 10 D Complex Programming seem 11 E Programming the TCM Module 15 VI Cloning 2c eei eccr e ciao ti ee ree ia eec eek ecc 17 VIII Configuration
23. e conductor cable to the captive screw connector on the back of the PixiePro Be sure that the wires agree with the connections on the cable assembly block end diagram below Note The output position labeled RS232TX and the female RJ45 port on the PixiePro are for future use with other SP Controls hardware Wiring PixiePro to Control Multiple Devices The PixiePro ships with just one IR emitter each additional device that the PixiePro controls will reguire an additional IR emitter not included part no PXE EMIT Figure 6 Wiring the controller Note The PixiePro may be used to drive a maximum of six IR emitters with a single power supply To drive more than six additional power supplies must be ordered part no PXE DCM PS All three wires of the PixiePro output must be wired in parallel to each emitter that will control a device The cable assembly blocks may be wired in a star pattern out from the back of the PixiePro or daisy chained from one assembly block to the next use whichever method requires the least total line length For a diagram of daisy chained wiring between two IR emitters see Figure 9 on page 8 B Wiring IR Emitter 3 conductor lr to PixiePro Wiring IR Emitter to Control a Single Device Attention The optical fiber that extends from the PixiePro terminal block cannot be extended DO NOT CUT it without proper fiber optic S cutting tools
24. econds the Clone Unit will begin wired cloning and both units will begin clicking for about 2 minutes 5 When the Clone Unit has completed copying codes from the donor it will beep loudly 3 times and reset You will see all of the button LEDs flicker in quick succession After the PixiePro has reset it will be fully operational and it will have learned all of the codes programmed into the Donor Unit 18 VIII Configuration Power buttons are Use Source 1 8 used as an Enter key to select Setting in configuration mode t ji a H Volume Control and p Display used to set E Levels E Aux Buttons 1 4 O Oa select Configuration Group Figure 15 Configuring the PixiePro Overview Configuration Mode is used to change the various settings on the PixiePro that control its behavior By default the settings on the PixiePro will be To put the PixiePro into Configuration Mode press and hold any button while inserting the paperclip into the programming aperture The PixiePro Learning Mode Indicator LED will flash and the unit will emit a regular clicking sound to indicate it has entered Configuration Mode Once in Configuration Mode use the PixiePro interface to navigate through the configuration set tings The Aux buttons are used to set the configuration group Source buttons 1 8 are used to select the setting you wis
25. ence is sent Default Disabled Setting 3 LED Brightness Level 0 0 through 0 7 Set the LED brightness to a fixed level If the PixiePro is configured with Ambient Light Adjust this setting defines the maximum LED brightness Range 0 0 dim 0 7 bright Default 0 7 maximum Setting 4 Enable Ambient Light Adjust toggle When enabled the PixiePro will automatically adjust display brightness to match room lighting con ditions When disabled the PixiePro dispaly runs at a constant brightness level Default Disabled Setting 5 Volume Animation toggle When enabled Volume Up Volume Down commands are indicated by a volume LED level strobing animation Default Enabled Setting 6 Press and Hold Off toggle Select to require users to press and hold the Power Off button for two seconds to send the off com mand Default Disabled Example Setting Button Click Sound Press Aux 4 to select the Interface Settings group Press Source 1 to select the Button Click Sound settings Use Volume Up Volume Down to toggle between on and off On setting is indicated by all volume LEDs illuminating off setting is indicated by all volume LEDs dark Once the appropriate selection has been made press any power button to accept selection 25 IX Operation Actively programmed buttons will glow indicating that they are ready for use Press any button to send the programmed IR command or series of IR commands If the TCM on the
26. f you press the VOLUME UP button on a Philips remote the remote will send code A and the device will respond If you then cover the remote and press VOLUME UP again the remote will send code B but the device will not receive it If you then press VOLUME UP again pointed toward the device the device will not respond It will only accept code B at this point Because the Philips remote control sends alternating commands round robin codes must be used to program single keys with multiple codes To program round robin codes see Complex Programming on page 11 Troubleshooting If the cable assembly LED blinks and you cannot control the device BE ABSOLUTELY SURE that the IR bud is located in the right place If it still does not work test other programmed buttons If some work but others do not try re programming the buttons that do not work Be sure to press the button on the remote for at least one second while learning If you have gone through all of these steps and still cannot control the device it may have an IR for mat that cannot be learned Note that this is extremely rare and it is much more like that the IR is miswired the bud is improperly placed etc If you are unable to control a device verify that the configuration option High Frequency Carrier Default is enabled and try again Note A small number of remote controls use RF instead of IR The PixiePro cannot learn or repli cate RF codes Please contact SP Controls if
27. ff lt 0 0 level lt 0 1 through 3 7 The PixiePro may be set to undergo a configurable length delay after unsuccessful attempts to unlock the interface This will discourage attempts to guess security codes Default 0 0 off Example 1 Setting the Automatic Shutdown Timer Press Aux 2 to select the Timer Settings group Press Source 1 to select the Automatic Shutdown Timer settings Use Volume Up Volume Down buttons to select a value between 0 0 and 3 7 Once the appropriate selection has been made press any power button to accept selection See the Timer Configuration Values Table on page 23 for examples of the various settings 22 Timer Configuration Values Table Level Value Auto Shutdown Warm Up Cool Down Security Retry Timer Display Timer Display Timer Lockout Timer 0 0 Off Off Off Off 0 1 16 40 minutes 4 seconds 4 seconds 5 seconds 0 2 33 20 m 8s 8s 1s 0 3 50m 12s 12s 1 5s 0 4 66 40 m 16s 16s 2s 0 5 83 20 m 20 s 20 s 2 5 s 0 6 100 minutes 24 s 24 s 3s 0 7 116 40 m 28s 28s 3 5s 1 0 133 20 m 32s 32s 4s 1 1 150m 36s 36s 4 5 s 1 2 166 40 m 40 s 40 s 5 s 1 3 183 20 m 44 s 44 s 5 5 s 1 4 200 minutes 48 s 48 s 6s 1 5 216 40 m 52s 52s 6 5 s 1 6 233 20 m 56 s 56 s 7 s 1 7 250 m 60 s 60 s 7 5 s 2 0 266 40 m 64 s 64 s 8 s 2 1 283 20 m 68 s 68 s 8 5 s 2 2 300 minutes 72 s 72 s 9s 2 3 316 40 m 76 s 76 s 9 5 s 2 4 333 20 m 80 s 80 s 10 s 2 5 350 m 84 s 84 s 10 5 s 2 6 366 40 m 88 s 88 s 11 s 2 7 383 20 m 92 s 92 s 11 5 s 3 0
28. h to adjust within the current group Volume buttons are used to select the desired value for a given setting with the volume display providing feedback Power buttons are used to confirm selections The Volume Control Display module all four Aux button modules and at least seven Source buttons are required to fully configure the PixiePro Be sure to include these modules until the unit is config ured After configuration they may be replaced with blanks You may clone settings from an already configured unit without including these modules In an emergency where the button modules are unavailable you may simulate button presses by removing the blanks and carefully probing the button key with screwdriver or thin metal object If the button modules are unavail able gently touch these contact points with a fine metal implement to simulate a button press o O 4 E id ig Pos H l fs g p oov y Lo ma o pa lece EHE i a jedi ID h 2e q 6 6 ees e sil 9 Gs 9 la je oo aos H Cra LO em em um OH O O C m O Figure 16 Simulating a button press when button module is unavailable 19 Configuration Settings Group 1 Core Functions Setting 1 Multiple Device TCM Mode Setting 2 Device 0 on TCM in Multiple Device Mode Setting 3 Input Selection Lights on TCM Persist in Single Device Mode Setting 4 Defe
29. ights reserved Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by SP Controls Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment SP Controls Inc assumes no responsibility for any errors that appear in this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice 28
30. ith either a single code see Simple Programming on page 10 or as many as 16 codes with a configurable delay between each see Complex Programming on page 11 Each button may be configured to send one single code multiple codes in round robin alternating codes sent on subsequent button presses multiple codes sent with a single button press macros multiple groups of codes sent round robin round robin macros Insert paperclip to enter learning mode B Programming Setup 1 Power the PixiePro While powered the LED backlights will illuminate 2 Enter Learning Mode To set the PixiePro to learning mode gently insert a paper clip into the small hole labeled insert paper clip to learn The Learning Mode indicator LED will blink red while the PixiePro is in learning mode Caution Be gentle with the paper clip to ensure that you do not damage the switch mechanism Some lighting especially fluorescent light and sunlight can interfere with the ability of the PixiePro to learn If the room is too bright for pro gramming the Learning Mode Indicator will illumi nate solid red the buttons will beep as soon as Learning Mode Status LED they are pressed and they will not arm for learn Aperture ing Should this occur shield the PixiePro from the ambient light while learning Figure 10 Entering learning mode Note Be sure not to depress any
31. learning codes for second button press 6 Learn code C 7 Select Final Stop done learning all codes Example 2 Program one macro consisting of three codes to be sent seguentially with a single but ton press with a 300 millisecond delay between each code 1st Button 2nd Button 3rd Button 4th Button 5th Button Example 2 Press Press Press Press Press 3 Code Macro Code A Code A Code A Code A Code A Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Code B Code B Code B Code B Code B Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Code C Code C Code C Code C Code C 1 Arm button for complex learning 2 Learn code A 3 Select Delay 0 2 300 ms 4 Learn code B 5 Select Delay 0 2 300 ms 6 Learn code C 7 Select Final Stop done learning all codes Example 3 Program two macros of three codes each with a 500 millisecond delay after each code within the macros The two macros are to be sent in a round robin fashion 1st Button 2nd Button 3rd Button 4th Button 5th Button Press Press Press Press Press Example 3 Two 3 Code Code A Code D Code A Code D Code A Macros in Round Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Robin Code B Code E Code B Code E Code B Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Code C Code F Code C Code F Code C 1 Arm button for complex learning 2 Learn code A 3 Select Delay 0 4 500 ms 4 Learn code B 5 Select Delay 0 4 500 ms 6 Learn code C 7 Select Delay 0 4 500 ms 8 Select Round Robin Stop done learning codes for first button press
32. mately 1 2 apart Figure 14 Positioning PixiePros during wireless cloning procedure 17 Cloning Procedure Using CAT5 PixiePro units may be cloned using CAT5 CAT5e or CAT6 cable eliminating the need to hold the units upright for the duration of cloning Cloning over CAT5 takes approximately two minutes 1 Connect the two units with a straight CAT5 CAT5E or CAT6 cable Plug the cable into the female RJ45 receptacles on both units to make connection Cloning will not work with a null modem cable 2 Set the donor PixiePro to Configuration Mode Press and hold any button while gently inserting a paper clip into the small hole labeled insert paper clip to enter Learning Mode The PixiePro will enter Configuration Mode indicated by a blinking red Learning Mode Indicator LED on the front of the PixiePro and a continuous clicking sound The PixiePro will remain in Configuration Mode while the paper clip remains in the Learning Mode aperture 3 Set the Clone Unit to cloning mode Gently insert a paper clip into the IR Learning aperture Press and hold any button on the Clone Unit and while holding the button remove the paper clip Caution Be gentle with the paper clip to ensure that you do not damage switch mechanism The PixiePro will rapidly chirp for as long as it remains in cloning mode 4 The Clone Unit will wait for a wireless cloning signal for about 10 seconds During this time the Donor Unit will remain inactive After 10 s
33. ns you would like to associate commands with You may leave as many Source profiles unprogrammed as you wish Device 0 In addition to the eight Source buttons the TCM may also be programmed with another device referred to as device 0 During operation device 0 becomes selected whenever the currently selected Source button is pressed a second time This may be useful for accessing projector menus when any source is active To program the TCM device 0 profile press the currently selected Source button a second time while in Learning Mode To Exit Learning Mode Gently remove the paper clip from the Learning Mode aperture to exit Learning Mode 15 Final Test of Learned Codes Verify that the IR bud has been placed directly over the IR detector on the device the PixiePro con trols Press the PixiePro button that you wish to test A red LED labeled IR Activity inside the plas tic assembly will blink when the code is being sent but the IR bud will not illuminate Programming Philips Magnavox and Koss Devices Philips and their OEM partners Magnavox and Koss use a unigue IR protocol that reguires special handling during programming Most IR remotes send the same code each time a button is pressed Philips remote controls alter nate codes sending code A the first time the button is pressed code B the next time the button is pressed code A the third time etc Philips devices only respond to alternating codes For example i
34. oss from each other with the bezels lined up This will position the IR receiver window of the cloning PixiePro directly across from the IR transmitter in the donor PixiePro Note Be sure not to cover or obstruct the IR receiver window or transmitter with your hands Once the units are correctly lined up the donor PixiePro will automatically enter cloning mode When the clone PixiePro makes contact with the donor its LED will also turn solid red 3 Hold the Clone Unit steadily in front of the donor for approxi E mately 80 to 90 seconds Both units will chirp rapidly to indicate d their progress If the connection is broken the Clone Unit ceases to chirp reposition the Clone Unit and the PixiePros will pick up where they left off If communication is broken for a significant period of time about 15 seconds the Clone Unit will time out and you will need to begin cloning again UHU II 4 When the Clone Unit has completed copying codes from the E donor it will beep loudly 3 times and reset You will see all of the cit button LEDs flicker in quick succession After the PixiePro has reset it will be fully operational and it will have learned all of the gt codes programmed into the Donor Unit U Cd The Donor Unit will remain in cloning mode for approximately 15 Position Clone Units seconds until it times out It will then return to normal operation approxi
35. rea labeled R Activity 3 Anchor optic fiber to display device with included anchors The anchors will position the optic fiber in place and guide it around corners Use care not to bend it at a sharp right angle A kink in the optic fiber will damage it 4 Draw the optic fiber taut to place the cable assembly block Affix the IR emitter assembly to the device using the included double sided Velcro tape 5 Connect power supply barrel connector to IR emitter terminal block with the included 6 VDC power supply Wiring Multiple IR Emitters Wire each additional PXE EMIT in parallel to the PixiePro They may be daisy chained or wired directly from the PixiePro in a star pattern Each position on the PixiePro captive screw terminal must be wired directly to the corresponding position on the PXE EMIT assembly as shown in the diagram For example the PXE EMIT position labeled 6V must be wired to the PixiePro captive screw terminal position labeled 6V Note The PixiePro can drive up to six IR emitters with a single power supply To drive more than six additional power supplies must be ordered separately part no PXE DCM PS To PixiePro Figure 9 Daisy chained IR emitters PXE EMIT 8 VI Programming A Overview The PixiePro controls devices by learning and duplicating the IR codes of their remote controls Each button may programmed w
36. ro on Button Press toggle When enabled pressing a button while the PixiePro is in the process of sending a macro will dis card the remainder of the macro being sent and send the new code When disabled buttons pressed while the PixiePro is sending a macro will have no effect Default Disabled Setting 5 Fixed Length Code Learning range of 0 0 through 3 7 0 0 is lowest setting When the PixiePro learns a code this value determines how many repetitions of the code the PixiePro will record When the code is sent as part of a macro this will determine the length the PixiePro will send the code for in a single send When the PixiePro sends this button independently this value will not affect how long it is sent unless Setting 6 is enabled Default 0 1 Setting 6 Fixed Length Code Learning Applies to Single Code Learning toggle When this setting is enabled the code duration recorded during learning configurable in Setting 6 above will be the minimum length send for any code This will prevent the user from inadvertently pressing a button for too short a time t o control the device Default Enabled Setting 7 High Frequency Carrier Default toggle When enabled the PixiePro will assign a 455 kHz carrier frequency to an IR signal if it does not detect a carrier frequency SP Controls recommends that this setting remain enabled default Default Enabled 21 Group 2 Timers Timer settings are used to configure a number of
37. rst Code Position the remote control in the sweet spot and beam the first code to be learned The PixiePro should beep three times to indicate success 3 Specify a Stop or Delay Use the Volume Up button to scroll through the stop and delay choic es see Stop and Delay Values chart on page 12 Once you reach the stop or delay you wish to use press a Power button to confirm that selection If you are using the Power button module with both On and Off power buttons either can be used to confirm your selection Note By default a macro will continue sending until it is complete and will not allow any other command from the PixiePro The hourglass LED will remain illuminated for as long as the sequence is sending Keep this in mind before configuring long delays between codes Final Stop indicates this button is done with learning and you will program no more codes Final Stop is the first stop you will see after beaming a code while in Complex Learning Mode Press a Power button to select The PixiePro will beep four times rapidly to indicate Final Stop has been accepted and will then beep three times more slowly to indicate that the button is completely programmed and has entered Verification Mode Note If a button is disarmed at any point during programming prior to programming a Final Stop all learned codes will be lost Round Robin Stop specifies that the current button press is complete and you are ready to enter the first code for the nex
38. t button press i e the next round robin code Hit the Volume Up button a single time to reach Round Robin Stop then press a Power button to select The PixiePro will beep four times rapidly to indicate that the Stop has been accepted and will then beep twice more slowly to prompt you to learn the next code Delays 0 0 through 3 7 specify different delay times between codes see Stop and Delay Values table on page 12 These delays can be as short as 100 milliseconds Delay 0 0 or as large as 10 minutes Delay 3 7 After each delay has been entered the PixiePro will beep four times rapidly to indicate that the delay has been accepted 4 Finish Programming Repeat steps 2 and 3 above for the next codes in the sequence Note to finish programming a button the last choice must be Final Stop This indicates that you are all done learning codes for this button 5 Verification Mode Immediately after finishing learning all codes the button will blink rapidly to indicate that it is ready for verification Press it to verify that the codes were learned correctly The PixiePro will emit the codes as they were learned Because the PixiePro will emit the codes during this step you may test that the learned codes will correctly control the device or devices 11 Stop and Delay Values Display Examples Stops Final Stop Finished learning no more codes e Final Stop Ro
39. timer events on the PixiePro Note To deactivate any timer set the timer value to 0 0 Setting 1 Automatic Shutdown Timer off lt 0 0 level lt 0 1 through 3 7 The PixiePro may be set to automatically send the power off command if the user does not make a button press after a configurable length of time This may be used to prevent users from accidentally leaving projectors running overnight Reguires use of the discrete power on off button module Default 0 0 off Setting 2 Warm Up Display Timer off 0 0 level 0 1 through 3 7 The Warm Up Display Timer may be configured to signal the user that the display device is warming up for a specified length of time see the Timer Configuration Values Table on page 23 The PixiePro will illuminate the hourglass status LED for the duration of the Warm Up Display Timer after the Power On button is pressed Enabling this setting requires use of the discrete power on off but ton module Default 0 0 off Setting 3 Cool Down Display Timer off 0 0 level 0 1 through 3 7 The Cool Down Display Timer may be configured to signal the user that the display device is warm ing up for a specified length of time see chart below The PixiePro will illuminate the hourglass sta tus LED for the duration of the Cool Down Display Timer after the Power Off button is pressed Requires use of the discrete power on off button module Default 0 0 off Setting 4 Security Retry Lockout Timer o
40. und Robin Stop Finished learning this button press ready to enter first code for next button press c Delay Length Round Robin Stop Delay 0 0 100 ms Delay 0 1 200 ms Delay 0 2 300 ms Delay 0 3 400 ms Delay 0 4 500 ms Delay 0 5 650 ms Delay 0 1 Delay 0 6 750 ms Delay 0 7 850 ms Delay 1 0 1s Delay 1 1 1 5s Delay 1 2 2s Delay 1 3 25s Delay 0 7 Delay 1 4 3s Delay 1 5 3 5s Delay 1 6 4s Delay 1 7 4 5 s Delay 2 0 5s Delay 2 1 7 58 Delay 1 1 Delay 2 2 10s Delay 2 3 12 5 s Delay 2 4 15 s Delay 2 5 20 s Delay 2 6 30 s Delay 2 7 45 s Delay 2 7 Delay 3 0 1 minute Delay 3 1 1 m 30 s Delay 3 2 2m Delay 3 3 2 m 30 s Delay 3 4 3m Delay 3 5 5 m Delay 3 6 7 5m Delay 3 7 Delay 3 7 10 m Delays Select Delay 0 0 through 3 7 to specify a delay between codes that are to be sent as a macro After each delay has been entered pressing a Power button confirms the selection the PixiePro will beep four times rapidly to indicate that the delay has been accepted 12 Complex Programming Examples Example 1 Program three individual codes to be sent in a round robin fashion alternating codes on subseguent button presses 1st Button 2nd Button 3rd Button 4th Button 5th Button Example 1 Press Press Press Press Press Round Robin Code A Code B Code C Code A Code B 1 Arm button for complex learning 2 Learn code A 3 Select Round Robin Stop done learning codes for first button press 4 Learn code B 5 Select Round Robin Stop done
41. ux button modules and at least the first seven source buttons Be sure to include these modules until the unit has been configured They may then be replaced with blanks You may clone configuration from another unit without including these modules The PixiePro security feature requires use of the menu button module for entering security codes Several configuration settings require use of the discrete on off power button module See the Configuration section on page 19 for more information 2 Assembly a Select the appropriate button modules Button modules are connected in sets but may be easily separated for customized configuration To separate modules fold the buttons away from each other to expose the thin connecting rubber and cut with a razor knife b Place the desired button modules and blanks against the circuit board C Label the selected buttons Remove the non adhesive transparent labels from the included leg end sheet and inserting them in the plastic overlay legend receptacles Be sure to verify the correct orientation d Fit the plastic overlays over the rubberized button pads and or blanks Secure the overlays in place by fitting the plastic bezel over all modules Be sure the bezel is right side up IV Installation PixiePro may be mounted using the plastic surface mounting box included or using a standard four gang wall box must be purchased separately Warning The PX2 MP IR is a low voltage device Never
42. wice you have accidentally armed the button for Complex Learning Press any other button to bring the button out of Complex Learning and then rearm the button for Simple Learning 2 Aim the Remote Control at the IR Window Position the remote control in the sweet spot you previously identified 3 Zap the PixiePro Press and hold the remote control button for approxi mately one second You should see the Learning Mode Indicator LED flicker indicating that the code is being received The PixiePro will beep three times quickly to indicate successful learning Arming will time out in approximately 30 seconds if no IR code is received You may select a different button for learning at any time including buttons that have already been learned If you re press a button that has been armed for learning it will be disarmed Figure 11 Arm button for learning If the PixiePro believes it successfully learned the code the button will begin flashing quickly to indi cate it is in Verification Mode 4 Verify the IR Code was Learned Correctly Immediately after learning each button will blink rapidly to indicate that it is ready for verification Pressing that button will transmit the code as it was learned If the IR emitter has been properly placed on the device you may test that the learned code will correctly control that device Note The optic fiber bud will not illuminate while sending codes but an LED on
43. xample of an AV system that can be controlled by the PixiePro might consist of some or all of the following elements each with their own infrared remote control projector DVD player laptop computer VCR document camera cable television receiver electric screen and other devices The PixiePro ships in a plastic surface mount box It may be removed from the plastic box and mounted into a standard four gang metal switch or junction box or four gang mud ring for wall installation If used with a metal back box be sure to use the included screws and plastic washers For instructions on mounting the PixiePro including wall and tabletop mounting see the nstallation section on page 5 Each button may be programmed with up to 16 codes from any number of remote controls up to a maximum of 768 codes for the PixiePro A single button on the PixiePro may be programmed with just one code see Simple Programming on page 10 or with multiple codes see Complex Programming on page 11 The codes programmed to a single button may be grouped in any com bination of round robin or macro Delay lengths between codes in a macro can be varied to optimize performance For instructions on learning codes see the Programming section on page 9 Power Buttons Menu Security Button Module Security and Timer Activity pisplay VCR DVD Volume Control Control Display
44. you believe you have a device that cannot be controlled 16 VII Cloning Cloning Overview Any PixiePro may quickly copy all the programmed codes and configuration settings from any other PixiePro wirelessly or using a standard CAT5 cable For multiple room installations this will greatly speed up the process When cloning the PixiePro there is a Donor Unit and a Clone Unit The Donor Unit must be pro grammed with the appropriate codes normally prior to cloning The Clone Unit will receive the Donor Unit s codes and configuration settings Both PixiePros must be assembled with the same button inserts For example if the donor PixiePro has a toggling power button insert the clone PixiePro must also have a toggling power button insert In order to clone one PixiePro to another both units must be powered Wireless Cloning Procedure 1 Set the Clone Unit to cloning mode To do that gently insert a paper clip into the IR Learning aperture Press and hold any button on the Clone Unit and while holding the button remove the paper clip The PixiePro will rapidly chirp for as long as it remains in cloning mode The PixiePro will time out of cloning mode in about 15 seconds so have both devices on hand If the PixiePro times out of cloning mode simply repeat this procedure to return it to cloning mode 2 Position the two units face to face with both units held upright approximately one inch apart The two units should be directly acr
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