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1. 6 Right click the new model folder i e VX 2c Go to New Commands and left click RS232 Serial Commands Type in command name i e ON and left click right arrows gt gt to put the name in the New Command List Type in a complete list of command names i e ON OFF COMPOSITE S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 etc as needed Refer to Figure 9 7 When all new command names have been added to the New Command List click OK 8 Ihe Command Properties Window will open automatically with the first new command already placed in the Command Name field i e ON Refer to Figure T0 RSA 1 0 Installation Instructions Page 7 Left click Modify in the Com Port Settings box to make any changes necessary to Baud Rate Data Bits Parity and Stop bits per the manufacturers protocol The Serial Port Settings pop up will appear Make necessary changes and click OK Refer to Figure 10 In the Command Data Editor box left click either the ASCII or HEX field under 01 depending upon which data ASCII or HEX will be used to create the new command Type in the command string one character per box up to 100 characters In the Advanced Settings box select a Character Delay from 0 no delay to 50 mS milliseconds if needed to be inserted between characters when command strings are being sent In the Response Settings box select the appropriate Response Length from 0 to 100 Characters to confirm that the command string
2. 12VDC POWER JACK 2 1mm coaxial jack connects to RSA 1 0 a SpeakerCraft PS 1 0 Power Supply for power RS232 Interface Adapter SpeakerCraft 4 PROGRAMMING SWITCH Two position switch gets set Nd vu am n to ON position for updating the firmware from EZ Tools 5 IR HI LO SWITCH lwo position switch sets the IR EXPANSION p CONTROL IN level Set to HI when connected to a high IR output device 12V FPI set to LO when connected to a low output device 5V P P 6 POW ER LED Red LED illuminates when RSA has DC power and completes its internal initialization 7 CONTROL PORT 4 circuit 3 bmm mini jack connects to PC running EZ Tools for RSA programming and firmware updates Figure 1 RSA 1 0 Features 8 EXPANSION LOOP RJ45 jack primarily used to connect to the Expansion Port on additional RSA 1 0 s when mul tiple RSA 1 0 S are used to control multiple KS232 devices in a single system The Expansion Loop and Expansion Port Jacks are parallel Up to 16 RSA T 0 can be used in a single system 9 EXPANSION PORT RJ45 jack primarily used to connect to the Expansion Port or Loop on a SpeakerCraft MZC 66 or MZC 88 This connection receives control data from the MZC via RS485 RS232 commands are configured in the MZC using EZ Tools 10 IR IN 3 5mm mini jack receives SpeakerCraft EZ Code IR commands from an IR control system These commands are converted to RS232 commands as associated in EZ Tools Th
3. RSA 1 0S set each to a different address Left click OK in the Expansion Device Setup Window to set the Address An RSA 1 0 icon will appear at the bottom of the Project Content Window under Expansion Devices as RSA T 0 0 assuming Address O was selected If mul tiple RSA 1 0s are added they will all appear and each will indicate its Address RSA T 0 0 RSA 1 0 1 RSA 1 0 2 etc as shown in Figure 5 In the Project Content Window left click the EZ Pad in the Zone that is going to be programmed to send RS232 commands from the RSA 1 0 Zone 1 EZ Pad 0 as shown in Figure 6 The EZ Pad selected will appear on screen Left click the button on the EZ Pad that is going to be programmed to send RS232 commands via the RSA 1 0 The button will highlight in blue and the Button Proper ties Window will appear if not already on screen In the Project Content Window left click the RSA 1 0 that IS going to control the device selected on the EZ Pad in Step 8 above in this case AUX which is an Escient FireBall The word SELECTED will appear after the RSA 1 0 icon to indicate that the RSA has been selected for programming If multiple RSAs are being used in a system this will indicate which RSA has been selected Left click the CMD Library Tab to bring the IR RS232 Com mand Library to the front In the Brands text box type in the name of the brand to be programmed in this case Escient The pull down can also be used as well
4. Z 37 Z 7r M DQ C 03 LI gt Co CO 00 Cn f QI ro D Figure 4 Selecting an RSA 1 0 Address T Button Bucket H MZC 88 Cmds w Library Z Project Content E dp MzL 88 Master E Mzc 88 Slave 1 B di MzC 88 Slave 2 ERM Expansion Devices Figure 5 Multiple RSA 1 0 Addresses w Library Button Bucket i Project Content MZC 88 Cmds E MeC 68 Master EF 3 SOLIRCE SETUP i i TUNER 1 MZC 88 Tuner 1 2 TUNER 2 MZC 3883 Tuner 2 SAT RCA DRO 450RG CD Onkyo DXC390 VCR JVC HP YPSAU DYD Denon DYD 2900 CABLE General Instruments E AUX ESCIENT Fireball B Z ZONE SETUP 4 ER Z ZONE 1 Kitchen E B Z ZONE prina Room Figure 6 Select EZ Pad Su Uibrory Mu Button Bucket a Project Content Ta MECHA Conde PE E MAC Master SOURCE XTUF L TUMER E HZC D Tuner 1 Figure 7 EZ Pad Button and RSA 1 0 Selection RSA 1 0 Installation Instructions Page 6 Project Content MZC 88 Cmds can be moved up in the list by dragging and dropping vio Library Ta Button Bucket the command to a different position Be sure moving commands in the list does not adversely affect existing 2 Dale tick or Piece Enter 2 Double click or Press Enter to place command fu nctionality Brands ESCIENT 1010 INFO The RS232 command line in the Button Properties Win dow will show the b
5. as typing in E and scrolling to Escient from the beginning of the ES using the arrow down key Double left click the type of component being controlled DVD player CD changer etc or in this case Music Server If a single model is available under the component se lected the sub directory will open a list of commands If multiple model numbers are available double left click the model number for the device being controlled to open the command list Scroll through the list to find the RS232 Commands RS232 Commands are prefixed with a blue 1010 If no RS232 commands are available from the Command Library see section Creating RS232 Commands Double left click the desired RS232 command The com mand will appear in the Button Properties Window Refer to Figure 8 If there are commands already associated with the button being programmed the RS232 com mand will appear at the bottom of the list The command Button Bucket Cancel w Library TG Project Content MZC 88 Cmds E MZC 88 Master H S SOURCE SETUP S 1 TUNER 1 MzC 88 Tuner 1 2 TUNER 2 MZC 88 Tuner 2 3 SAT RCA DRD 450RG 4 CD Onkyo DXC390 5 YCR JVC HP VP59LI 6 7 8 E Address E DVD Denon DVD 2900 CABLE General Instruments AUX ESCIENT Fireball SETUP ZONE 1 Kitchen H Ez Pad 0 H Z ZONE 2 Dining Room H F7 Pad n S S S 5 S S 5 ZON
6. code is known Additionally Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Character Delay Response Length and Response Timeout can be set to assure proper performance of these control commands ASCII HEX and other code parameters can typically be found in product manuals or on manufacturers web sites It may be necessary on occasion to contact a particular manufacturerS tech support to get this information In some cases the EZ Tools CMD Library will already have IR codes or possibly some RS232 Commands for a particular Brand Component and Model and all that need be done is to add a couple of RS232 commands In other cases the Brand Com ponent and Model for which RS232 commands are required may not be in the CMD Library Start with the appropriate step for the specific command s being added 1 With EZ Tools running open the project for which the new RS232 Commands are required If not ready to program a specific project open any EZ Tools project 2 Leftclick the CMD Library Tab If the Brand name does not already exist right click within the Brands space and left click New Brand Type in the new brand name and click OK 4 Right click the empty space below the brand name and left click New Component Type in the new component name i e Projector and click OK 5 Right click the new Projector folder and left click New Model Type in the new model name the model of the com ponent or its remote i e VX 2c and click OK
7. model is substituted a modification to the mounting surface may be required If mounting surface modification is required SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification All replaced parts and product become the property of SpeakerCraft Inc Products replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser within a reasonable time freight prepaid This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit or service repair or modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by SpeakerCraft This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above the purchasers sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product even if SpeakerCraft Inc or a SpeakerCraft Inc Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some st
8. NEA Response Length o Chars TS ob on c 28 will be added to the CMD Library and will be designated meri with a 1010 icon The next New Command will gt HL ERI EIER automatically come up in the Command Properties Cancel Window Typically a manufacturer will use the same zx settings for baud Data Bits etc so all that need be done Is to type in the ASCII or HEX code for the individual ok Cancel commands When all New Commands have been Figure 10 Entering RS232 Command Properties Project Content MZC 88 Cmds Library Tu Button Bucket 1 Select Brand Component Model 2 Double click or Press Enter to place command Brands RUNCO m CABLE Ey PROJECTOR ppm VX2C 1010 COMPOSITE es 1010 OFF imn 5 VIDEO 1 1010 5 VIDEO 2 H 0 vcR Figure 11 New RS232 Commands in Command Library RSA 1 0 Installation Instructions SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 4 3 TX 2 125 W x TH Power Requirement 12V DC 200mA SpeakerCraft PS 1 0 Power Supply Connectors Power 2 1mm coaxial jack IR In 3 5mm mini Jack Network Z X RJ45 RS232 DB9M Control Port RS232 Parameters Baud Rate Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Command String Character Delay Response String Response Timeout Transmission Length Network RS485 RS232 Data I O 3 5mm mini Jack 4 circuit 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 Selectable 8 Selectable 1 2 Selec
9. RSA 1 0 Remote Serial Adaptor AA See RSA 1 0 RS232 Interface Adapter LL Ta dh ua T u PROGRAMMING ADDRESS OFF ge ON Hi Lo LER EXPANSION CONTROL RT LO PORT Pair e G prd VW d S G C v RSA 1 0 Installation Instructions INTRODUCTION The SpeakerCraft RSA 1 0 Remote Serial Adaptor provides control of RS232 compatible devices from SpeakerCraft MZC 66 and MZC 88 A V Amplifier Controllers It connects to an MZC rear panel Expansion Terminal and is triggered by EZ Pad Button presses or remote EZ Code IR commands when used to control an MZC 66 or 88 The RS232 Commands are programmed into MZC Projects using EZ Tools Programming Software RS232 commands are stored in the EZ Tools Command Library and programmed to keypad buttons using a similar procedure to programming IR commands New RS232 commands of up to 100 characters each can be added to the Library in EZ Tools via ASCII or HEX data entry Up to 16 RSA 1 0s can be used in a single system by setting each RSA to a unique device Address A data buss can be created to daisy chain the RSAs for ease of installation and connection RSA 1 0 FEATURES fe Ge C 1 RS232 DATA I O DB9M terminal connects to the de vice being controlled via RS232 using a DB9 cable Rear View 2 ADDRESS SWITCH 16 position rotary switch sets de vice address allowing up to 16 RSAS to be used in a single system DATA I O ee 3
10. acro Programming an RSA 1 0 does require that R5232 commands have been stored in the CMD Library by Brand Component and Model See Section Creating RS232 Commands for additional information To program a MZC Project using an RSA 1 0 with existing RS232 commands 1 Open an existing or create a new EZ Tools Project for 7 EZ Tools M2C88DEF1 etp MZC 66 88 File Edit Project MZC 88 Tools View Help MZC E gt 2 Left click the Project Content Tab so MZC 66 88 Stand Hh W db mown ge y e LOAD alone is highlighted In expanded systems with multiple MZCS MZC 66 88 Master should be highlighted w Library Mi Button Bucket Z Project Content ow MZC 88 Cmds 3 Right Click MZC Standalone Master Highlight Add ance Expansion Device in the pop up window E EP rus Ed Force Global Priority OM F Global Priority OFF 4 Left Click RSA 1 0 in the second pop up window Refer eae s to Figure 3 The Expansion Device Setup Window will i 2 Hi Add Expansion Device appear NOTE An RSA 1 0 can also be added by right SES T Figure 3 clicking the Expansion Devices icon at the bottom of the Adding an RSA 1 0 to a MZC Project Project Content Window Right click Expansion Devices roll the mouse over the pop up and left click RSA 1 0 RSA 1 0 Installation Instructions Page 5 Select an Address from the Address pull down Refer to Figure 4 If using only one RSA 1 0 use the default of O If using multiple
11. ates do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state this limitation does not apply Limited SpeakerCraft offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of this and other SpeakerCraft products easy econom ical and professional Contact your authorized SpeakerCraft Dealer for more information For technical inquires please call 1 800 448 0976 or e mail us at techsupportGspeakercraft com W e are available to assist you every weekday except holidays between the hours of 7 00 a m and 5 00 p m PST RSA 1 0 Installation Instructions 940 Columbia Avenue Riverside CA 92507 800 448 0976 Fax 951 787 8747 G SpcakerCraft www speakercraft com LITO7 105
12. has been properly sent received and executed In the Response Settings box select the appropriate Response Timeout from 0 0 to 10 0 seconds This will formatted the Command Properties Window will close and all commands will be listed in the appropriate CMD Library List Refer to Figure 11 Once kS232 Commands have been added to the CMD Library they are available for use in any EZ Tools project when programming RS232 codes is required Project Content MZC 88 Cmds s Library d Button Bucket 1 Select Brand Component Model 2 Double click or Press Enter to place command Brands RUNCO CABLE EH PROJECTOR Mew Command Mame s VIDEO 4 OF Cancel Figure 9 Adding New RS232 Command Names x Project Content MZC 88 Cmds Library fa Button Bucket 1 Select Brand Component Model Double click or Press Enter to place command Brands determine the amount of time the RS2321 0 Port will stay a open waiting for a response from the controlled device PROJECTOR Rene ww COMPOSITE Serial Part Settings Advanced Settings C 300 C1200 C 2400 C 480 toto OFF Baud 19200 Character Delay o m C 9600 19200 C 38400 C 576 When all Command Properties for the specific command pin ee Data Bits 8 DN j being edited have been made click OK The command sav
13. he DB9 connections between the RSA 1 0 s and the device s being controlled are RS232 protocol which has a limitation of about 50 feet between devices For best performance try to install the RSA 1 O s as close to the device s being controlled as possible When using multiple RSAS it is recommended that each be labeled with the device brand type DVD player Server etc and model number to assist in servicing and troubleshooting the system when necessary CONNECTIONS NOTE Ihe RSA 1 0 has a DTE pinout If the device being controlled has a DCE pinout a pass through cable pin to pin should be used If the device being controlled also has a DTE pinout then a Null Modem Cable should be used 1 Using a properly terminated CAT 5 cable pass through pin to pin configuration connect the Expansion Loop on a SpeakerCraft MZC 66 88 to the Expansion Port on a RS 1 0 Refer to Figure 2 2 Using a properly configured DB9 cable to connect the RS 232 DATA I O Port on the RSA 1 0 to an appropriate RS 232 Data I O Port on the device being controlled Refer to Figure 2 3 If using multiple RSA 1 0S using a properly terminated CAT 5 cable pass through pin to pin configuration connect the Expansion Loop on a RSA 1 0 to the Expansion Port on the next RSA 1 0 Refer to Figure 2 4 Using properly configured DB9 cables pass through pin to pin configuration connect the RS 232 DATA I O Ports on the RSA 1 05 to the appropriate RS 232 Data I O Ports
14. is jack only functions when the special IR to RS232 Control Interfacing Firmware has been programmed into the RSA 11 ACTIVITY INDICATOR Green LED flashes to indicate activation of internal command data RSA 1 0 Installation Instructions To RS232 Controlled To RS232 Controlled Device Device PS 1 0 200mA Power Supply PS 1 0 200mA Power Supply Ce HO DATA I O 12VDC DATA I O 12VDC RSA 1 0 RSA 1 0 RS232 Interface Adapter RS232 Interface Adapter a SpeokerCroft ge SpeakerCraft rel PROGRAMMING bee PROGRAMMING ADDRESS Pales ADDRESS IA HI LO HI LO IR IR EXPANSION CONTROL I EXPANSION CONTROL POR LOOP PORT PORT LOOP PORT RS485 Interface Cables Figure 2 Typical RSA 1 0 Application INSTALLATION When all system components are installed in a central equipment rack or closet the RSA 1 0 s should be mounted in a place that provides easy access should reprogramming or service be necessary The plastic flange extensions and mounting holes allow vertical installation on a cabinet side or equipment room wall The CAT 5 connections between an MZC 66 88 and a RSA 1 0 are RS485 protocol so the runs can be fairly long Typical RS 485 TX RX transmit receive allows up to 1000 feet between devices When using multiple RSAS the TOTAL cable length from the MZC to the LAST RSA should not exceed this specification T
15. lue 1010 icon to indicate an RS232 command the function brand component and RSA 1 0 Add 0 R5232 indicating that the command has been properly associated with the RSA 1 0 If an EZ Pad button press does not properly execute control functions this is a good place to look in troubleshooting to confirm Zone EZ Pad Button RSA 1 O RS232 command configuration 1010 RADIO 1010 LEFT 1010 MENU 1010 MODE PLAY NORMAL 1010 MODE PLAY RANDOM GROUP 1010 MODE PLAY RANDOM TITLE 1010 MODE PLAY REPEAT GROUP 1010 MODE PLAY REPEAT TITLE 1010 MODE PLAY REPEAT TRACK 1010 MOVIES inta MUSIC 1010 NEXT TRACK 1010 OPENGLOBE N 4 i Test Tier Tier Tier G pli 2 3 10800 OPTION 1010 PAUSE Model Brand Component Zone 1 Audio 8 MZC 88 SpeakerCraft 4 4 Ctr ta PLAY Zone 1 Video 8 MZC 88 SpeakerCraft AAV Cir no PLAYER EXPLICIT Zone 1 Mute Off MZC 88 SpeakerCraft A V Cth mo POWER OFF TUUS FIREBALL ESCIENT MUSIC SERVER 1010 POWER ON 1010 POWER TOGGLE in PREVIOUS TRACK 18010 RECORD See section Troubleshooting for additional information 16 Repeat steps 1 6 above to add RSA T 0s 17 Repeat steps 7 14 to program EZ Pads with RS232 com mands for RSA 1 0s Figure 8 Programmed RSA 1 0 RS232 Command ADDING NEW RS232 COMMANDS TO THE COMMAND LIBRARY New RS232 Commands can be quickly added to the EZ Tools CMD Library ASCII text strings of up to 100 characters can be added when either the ASCII or HEX
16. ol of multiple same brand same model devices or control of a variety of devices from different manufacturers 1 When using one RSA 1 0 set the Address Switch to 0 2 When using multiple RSA 1 0S set the Address Switch on each RSA 1 0 to a different address Up to 16 different addresses can be configured When using multiple RSA 1 0S keep a written record of each RSAS Address Switch setting and the device it is intended to control This information will be critical during programming PROGRAMMING The initial release of the RSA T 0 will only allow programming and interfacing with SpeakerCraft MZC 66 88 Multi Zone Controllers The following Programming Instructions detail the steps required to program a RSA 1 0 for use with MZC 66 88 Please visit the SpeakerCraft web site www speakercraft com for updates on additional uses of this product including IR to RS232 control interfacing Programming an RSA 1 0 for use in a MZC System is similar to the normal programming procedure for associating System commands in Events Setup or configuring Source Commands in Zone Setup For Events Setup the RSA RS232 commands can be associated with a System Turning ON System Turning OFF Zone Turning ON Zone Turning OFF or Doorbell Event in the same way that MZC Commands or Source IR commands are programmed In Zone Setup RSA RS232 commands can be configured to be output from the MZC when initiated by a keypad button press as a single command or part of a m
17. on the devices being controlled Refer to Figure 2 5 W hen all other connections have been made and the system is ready for programming operation connect a SpeakerCraft PSA 1 0 12VDC 200mA Power Supply to the 12VDC Power Jack on each RSA 1 0 Refer to Figure 2 RSA 1 0 Installation Instructions Page 4 CONFIGURATION Configuring a single RSA 1 0 application is simple Set the Address Switch to 0 Be sure to select Address 0 when Adding An Expansion Device in EZ Tools Setup Configuring multiple RSA 1 0s is similar in a way to routed infrared With routed IR when a button is pressed on a keypad or remote to control for example a specific Satellite Receiver in a system with multiple Satellite Receivers the IR command is routed by the Control System to the specific IR output for that Satellite Receiver allowing selective control of multiple same brand same model devices The same is true when using multiple RSA T 0 When a button is pressed on a keypad or remote specifically programmed to control a MZC 66 88 the Control System MZC 66 88 will output a control command via the Expansion Loop that will look for a specific RSA Address When an RSA with the proper Address is located that RSA will interpret the incoming control command and output the appropriate RS232 command to the device being controlled All other RSAS on the Expansion Loop Bus set to a different Address will ignore the command This allows selective RS232 contr
18. table None Odd Even Selectable 100 Characters Max 0 bOmS 0 1 00 Characters 0 0 10 0 Seconds 1000 Max 50 Max RSA 1 0 Installation Instructions Page 9 LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY SpeakerCraft Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years provided the product was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer Defective products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual Freight collect shipments will be refused It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage In any case the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser If upon examination at the Factory or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materi als or workmanship at any time during this warranty period SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this product at no additional charge except as set forth below If this model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively SpeakerCraft at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value In some cases where a new

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