Xantech IR-DC4 User's Manual
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1. xantethe syimar CA Connect to an RS232 Port 1 or 3 on rear panel DC4 operate the PC and through it the Mono Mini Plug to Stripped Ends 2 Conductor Cable Xantech Pt 6015900 IR DC4 IRIN 1R GND ols PWR GND IR RS232 INTERFACE MODULE 12VDC Standard DB9 Cable DB9M to DB9F HARD DISK AUDIO JUKEBOX Fig 5 Multi Room Direct Control of the DC4 using the IR DC4 RC es OCC 3 0 al E D i p O J 5 D 0 t 5 o 0 0 0 A i DC4 For details of the many operational functions and configuration options for the Arrakis system refer to the Arrakis DC4 users manual and DC4 Series Application Notes 291 80 IR Receiver a SIA INTERFACE MODULE l lll 4 xantethe syimar ca i CB12 Connecting Block Included with the 291 80 Null Modem Adapter or Adapter To 120 VAC Cable 2 unswitched DB9 Cable 781RG Connect to 1st Connect to 2nd Power Supply Serial Port Serial Port e Connect to RS232 Port 4 on rear panel DC4 DB9 Cable a lil EE ESE Fig 6 Control of the DC4 using an IR DC4 and a PC with Arrakis Music Link Software 5 10 00 OO XO2. 291 80 IR Receiver Hand Held Remote x 781RG Power Suppl 7 Foot 3 PP Conductor To 120 VAC Cable unswitched 3 Conductor able LNO YMd CB12 Connecting Block Included with the 291 80 IR DC4 IR RS232 INTERFACE MODULE SYLMAR CA GND Jumper Standard DB9 9 pin Cable DB9M to DB9F Connect to an RS232 Port 1 or 3 on rear panel DC4 iC iC HARD DISK AUDIO JUKEBOX CO Fig 4 Direct IR Control of the DC4 using the IR DC4 l 3 ae GO H2V a in CB12 PEN 1 Fig 6 shows a single 291 Smart mart Resistor a _ als g ee Hidden Link i m 2 Ser R zeo or sae 80 IR Receiver as the IR control 55 B5 35 55 ge E E source Multi room whole house SEE T 336 ew Ea systems with many keypads and IERI JEEN B8 B8 sman Power zu IR receivers may also be used SS gg Paqd VCR Switched So oon SA oek ARAN connected to the IR DC4 as shown Sl of I nnectin 283M ecelver l i EF TT w y NPIgS aiei foo Cte 2 The Arrakis Music Link Soft 9 ga E 283M mara E E A f ware permits the in room IR re Meie 8l _ 786 00 ceivers and keypads to remotely Striped ower Supply Side o Oo 12V at 10 mA K White Striped Side
3. 10mm x 47mm x 32mm RCGE68 PROGRAMMER The RC68 Programmer available separately contains the commands necessary for IR operation of the DC4 through the IR DC4 e Use it to program universal learning devices such as learning remotes the Xantech Smart Pads Controllers etc e NOTE The RC68 codes operate many other Xantech models as well therefore only the button descriptions that apply to the operation of the DC4 Overlay F are listed on the next page es ONC Ls i 0 O C 0 0 p 0 O 5 5 0 0 cr 5 0 0 0 0 u tn CAUTION While the RC68 will operate as a separate remote control it is highly recommended it not be given to the final user for the following reasons Since it includes adjustable code settings the user may inadvertently alter the installer configurations Also since the user will require IR commands from other brands of equipment to control the total system in addition to those of the DC4 all commands should be consolidated into one learning device for ease of use RC68 Button Descriptions 1 IR Emitter Lens 2 IR command assignments for the DC4 32 total Refer to the Arrakis DC4 users manual for command definitions 3 Code Group Numbers These numbers on the top surface of each button apply to other Xantech products Ignore for this application RC68 Code Switches Settings Three different IR code settings are needed to operate the 3 player ROW NUM BERS E 3 P
4. LAY 6 STOP Overlay 9 PAUSE on the RC68 TR RESUME TR TR SEQL RANDOM Place the Q E 6 z D O G gt rc r O i E 78 ARTIST NUMBER ZONE j 4 e G LEFT RIGHT ENTER SELECT RC68 PROGRAMMER Fig 2 RC68 with F Overlay zones of the DC4 To set the RC68 for the desired IR code proceed as follows 1 Rotate the upper switch on the rear of the RC68 to D Refer to Fig 3 2 Rotate the lower switch to 1 2 or 3 as needed See below D 1 for Digilink 4 s Player 1 D 2 for Digilink 4 s Player 2 D 3 for Digilink 4 s Player 3 Fig 3 Setting the RC68 Code Switches INSTALLATION Fig 4 illustrates a basic IR control system in which the IR DC4 permits direct IR control of the Digilink 4 Make connections as shown keeping the following in mind 1 Be sure to add a small jumper between the IR GND and PWR GND on the IR DC4 as shown This provides a ground return for the IR signal coming from the CB12 Connecting Block 2 Plug the 781RG Power Supply and the power plug of the DC4 into AC wall outlets only after all other connections have been made 3 Use the RC68 to teach a learning remote the commands for each of the DC4 players Fig 5 is a typical multi room version of a direct IR control system for the Digilink 4 In this case Xantech Smart Pad keypads are used as well as IR receivers The system is configured as follows 1 Th
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6. Ses INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IR DC 4 IR RS232 INTERFACE MODULE The IR DC4 is an IR to RS232 Interface Module Specifically the IR DC4 converts certain Xantech RC68 Remote Programmer IR control codes into RS232 commands that operate the Arrakis Digilink 4 Hard Disk Audio Jukebox This allows the unique advantages of the Arrakis Jukebox to be easily integrated into Xantech R controlled whole house music systems Refer to the Arrakis DC4 Users Manual for complete configuration and operational details DB9F RS232 OUTPUT PORT IR DC4 IR IN IR GND PWR GND IR RS232 INTERFACE MODULE 12VDC xentethe syLmaR ca Fig 1 The IR DC4 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS IR Signal amp Power Inputs Plug in screw type terminals for four conductor connections Handles wire sizes from 24 to 12 gauge Opto Coupled IR IN Input and Separate IR Gnd permits IR input to be isolated from chassis and power supply grounds where needed RC68 Remote Programmer Code Settings for the Arrakis DC4 Control Protocols are as follows Code Setting Arrakis DC4 D 1 Player 1 D 2 Player 2 D 3 Player 3 Accepts IR control signals from the IR outputs of any of the Xantech IR Receivers Keypads Connecting Blocks Controllers etc Output RS232 DB9F connector Power Requirements 12 VDC 1 5 V 20 mA Mounting Flanges plus supplied screws permit easy mounting to flat surfaces Dimensions 4 3 8 L x 1 7 8 W x 1 1 4 H 1
7. e DC4 is the audio music source in the system using an A V receiver along with other A V sources 2 A 89 44 four output Connecting Block is used so that other system components can be IR controlled in addition to the DC4 If even more components need to be controlled a ten output amplified connecting block model 791 44 could be used E e XONCC CH oc M 3 A high current power supply the 782 00 1A 12 VDC provides the additional current needed for the keypads 4 A 786 00 power supply plugged into a switched AC outlet on the A V receiver is used as a Source of system power ON OFF STATUS voltage 12 VDC for the Smart Pad s and the 780 80 IR Receiver 5 Aresistor 1k to 10k Ohm may be added in series with the STATUS line if desired to adjust the brightness of the STATUS LED in the 780 80 IR Receiver Referto REMOTE ROOM 3 Fig 5 6 As with the previous example an RC68 is used to teach learning remotes used with the IR receiv ers the commands for each of the DC4 players 7 An RC68 and the Xantech Dragon DropIR software are used to program the Smart Pad keypads with the DC4 player commands and the A V system commands Fig 6 illustrates how the IR DC4 is connected to provide IR control of a Digilink 4 via a PC running the Arrakis Music Link Software Win 95 98 The follow ing should be considered when working with this con figuration
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