Universal Remote Control Complete Control MSC-400 Manuale del proprietario
CCP Programming Manual
MSC-400 Master System Controller
CCP MSC-400 Programming Manual © 2009 Universal Remote Control,Inc.
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INTRODUCTION 1
Product Features 2
What’s Included in the box 2
INSTALLING CCP ON VISTA OR XP 3
You Need a Personal Computer With a USB Port 3
Installing CCP and the USB Driver 3
KeepYour Database Up to Date — USE LIVE UPDATE 5
INTRODUCING CCP - THE COMPLETE CONTROL PROGRAM FOR MSC-400 AND MORE... 6
OVERVIEW OF THE NEW FEATURES OF CCP MSC-400 7
Configure Home 7
Properties Window 9
Model Designer Treeview10
CUSTOMIZING THE WORKSPACE 12
All Windows in the Default Layout can be resized 13
All Windows in the Default Layout can be Moved Around 13
Windows Grouping /Placement Icon 15
Using the Window Auto-Hide Features 16
PROGRAMMING TIPS 17
Complete Control Program MSC-400 17
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Prior Programming Knowledge Required 17
Program Remote Control Devices First! 17
Use the Program Menu 17
Save a Device file and Import for faster programming 18
Save the MSC-400 File,Then Return to Remote Programming 18
STEP BY STEP – PROGRAMMING A TYPICAL MSC-400 SYSTEM 19
Options - New or Existing Files 19
New File - Step by Step 19
PROGRAM MENU STEP #1 - IMPORT REMOTE CONTROL DEVICES 22
PROGRAM MENU STEP #2 - DEVICES & ROUTING 23
Optional Step - Adding IR Devices 25
Adding RS232 Devices - Optional Step 26
Device Properties Window 26
PROGRAM MENU STEP # 3 - IR DATABASE 27
PROGRAM MENU STEP #4 - SERIAL TEMPLATE DATABASE 29
Programming and Saving RS-232 Devices 29
Manually Coding RS232 Commands 30
RS232 Repeat, Ramp Start and Ramp Speed 31
Embedding RS232 Commands in Smart Macros 32
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PROGRAM MENU STEP # 5 - CREATING MACRO GROUPS AND SMART MACROS 33
Macro Groups 33
Adding a Macro Group and Smart Macros 34
Smart Macro Window 35
Programming Smart Macros 36
A Typical Smart Macro 36
Moving Commands in a Smart Macro 37
Recording RS232 Commands in Smart Macros 38
Converting RS232 Commands to a Smart Macro Group 37
Adding Delays To Smart Macros 38
Favorite Channel Macros 39
Programming IF/ELSE Statements 41
Programming Sensor Triggered Macros - Video and Voltage 44
Nesting a Smart Macro Alias 45
Toggle Macros 45
Action Variables 46
Can Variables get “Out of Sync”? 46
An Example of Action Variables at Work 47
Adding Relay Commands to Smart Macros 50
Embedding Relay Commands in a Smart Macro 50
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Creating a Macro Group for Relay Commands 52
Saving And Downloading A MSC-400 Project 54
Downloading a CCP MSC-400 Project 54
Dragging Triggers into CCP MX-6000 or MX-980 Editors 55
USING HYPERTERMINAL TO TEST ASCII RS-232 CODES 56
Introducing HyperTerminal 56
How to set up HyperTerminal 56
How to use HyperTerminal 59
Tips and Tricks 59
PC KEYBOARD EMULATION 60
To Program a Remote for PC Keyboard Emulation 60
PROGRAMMING MASTER/SLAVE SYSTEM 63
CONFIGURING MSC MASTER AND SLAVE CONTROLLERS 63
REFERENCE: FEATURES AND PARTS 65
General Information 65
MSC-400 Front Panel Features 65
MSC-400 REAR PANEL FEATURES 66
MSC-400 TOP PANEL FEATURES 67
RFX-250 RF SESNSOR 68
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VS-1006 Voltage Power Sensor 69
VID-6 Video Sensor Cable 70
INSTALLATION 71
System Design 71
Device Control Capabilities And Behavior 71
User Preferences 72
MSC-400 Master System Controller 72
RFX-250 RF Sensor 72
VS-1006 Voltage Power Sensor 73
VID-6 Video Sensor Cable 73
CONNECTIONS 74
Video or Voltage Sensors (1-6) 73
ControlVoltage Out/Switched AC Out (VS-1006) 73
Current Sensing AC Outlet (VS-1006) 74
Composite Video (VID-6 Video Sensor Cable) 74
IR Programmable Outputs (1-6) 75
IR or RS232 Programmable Outputs (7-12) – IR 75
IR or RS232 Programmable Outputs (Ports 7-12) – RS232 75
IR In 76
RF In (RFX-250 RF Sensor) 76
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RF Out 77
USB2 Keyboard Emulation 77
Relay 1 77
NO (Normally Open) 77
NC (Normally Closed) 78
Relay 2 78
12V Out 78
12VDC 79
Master/Slave Systems 79
TROUBLESHOOTING 81
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Universal Remote Control MSC-400 Master System
Controller. The MSC-400 enables a professional installer to provide the ultimate in predictable, reliable one
touch control of any audio video system.
One of the most common problems in home theater and whole-house entertainment systems is keeping the
system audio and video components “in sync” as different devices are selected (and turned on and off). The
MSC-400 knows exactly which components are on and off at any given time using a combination of compos-
ite video sensors, voltage sensors and discrete IR and RS232 power commands. The ability to send discrete
power commands or sense device status and properly send or not send power commands eliminates user con-
fusion completely.
With IR and RS232 command programmability and two built-in relays, system control is not just limited to A/V
devices. Virtually any device incorporated into a home entertainment system - including lifts, screens, drapes
and lighting - can also be controlled from the MSC-400.
When a MSC-400 system is programmed, something very different happens when the user presses a button on
an MSC compatible remote. Instead of sending a long string of commands in a remote control generated
macro that lasts several seconds (each step vulnerable to corrupting interference), the remote sends a unique
RF Trigger command in a few milliseconds. The MSC-400 receives the “trigger”, identifies it, and generates a
Smart Macro that is directly issued to the components via wired emitters, rear panel IR or RS-232 inputs and/or
relay controls. Since all commands are generated within the MSC-400, there is no possibility of any outside
interference corrupting any of the commands. Timing is perfect and there is no chance of a missed macro step.
The macro is “smart” because it can be programmed to make decisions on the fly. If a component is already
on, the video sensing circuit informs the microcontroller and the MSC-400 will skip the power on command
and any power-on delay. If a component is off, the macro is prefaced with a power on command and the nec-
essary power on delay. This accelerates operation when the system is already powered on, since power-on
delays are skipped. The final result as your client experiences it: seamless perfection with every button push.
The final result for you, the installer; predictable, reliable installations with clients that refer you to every friend
they have!
Programming an MSC-400 system is fast and simple using Complete Control Program. First, in the tab for the
remote control, you program the remote control exactly the way you have in the past, except that you do NO
Macro Programming. Once all IR codes are labeled and arranged the way you want, you save the file, switch
to the MSC-400 tab and import all the codes as “Connected Devices”. After setting the routing and adding any
RS-232 devices to the list of connected devices, you create a list of Smart Macro Names (Watch DVD, Watch
Cable TV, Turn System Off), then program the macros. After saving the file, you switch back to the remote tab
of CCS and drag in the triggers (labeled “Watch DVD”, “Watch Cable TV”, “Turn System Off”) into the correct
buttons on the remote. Download to the MSC-400 and the remote and you are ready to test your work.
This manual provides instruction for all aspects of installation, setup and programming a MSC-400 controlled
system.
Thank you again for purchasing the MSC-400 Master System Controller.
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Introduction
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PRODUCT FEATURES
System Control of up to twelve devices (twenty two in a Master/Slave System)
Power management of up to six devices (twelve in a Master/Slave System)
MSC-400 stores and outputs all system commands and macros eliminating partially executed macros
MSC-400 Outputs IR and RS232 commands
Senses Composite Video and AC or DC voltage for device status
Six ConfigurableVideo or Voltage Sensor inputs
Six dedicated IR Output Ports (twelve in a Master/Slave System)
Six configurable IR or RS232 output Ports (ten in a Master/Slave System)
Rear panel USB Port allows control of a Windows Media Center PC
Remotes can be programmed to emulate Media Center Keyboard for alpha search
IR input for system control via properly programmed and compatible IR remotes and keypads
Narrow-band RFX-250 Sensor filters out interference from remote signals for reliable communication
and control
Up to three RFX-250 Sensors can be connected for extended RF Remote range in large systems
RF Output allows expansion to a second MSC-400 for control of up to 22 devices or connection to a
MRF Series Base Station for control of IR devices located away from the MSC-400
Two internal relays provide additional integration and control of screens, lifts, drapes, amplifiers, etc.
Relays are programmable for Paired Commands, (Normally Open or Normally Closed), Momentary
(Push and Hold) or Timed operation
12 volt ‘convenience’ output provides power supply to internal relays for devices that require voltage
for activation
Programmed with Complete Control Suite
Programmable to output single IR or RS232 commands
Programmable to output Smart Macros of IR and/or RS232 and Relay Commands
Programmable for ‘conditional’ IF/ELSE Smart Macros and Action Variables to output specific com-
mands for specific system settings or user preference
Programmable for Master System ON/OFF macros
Programmable for specific source select settings
Compatible remotes can be programmed with System Status Messages to let the user know when the
MSC-400 is executing Smart Macros and to wait for the macro to execute
What’s Included in the Box
1 – MSC-400 Master System Controller
1 – 12V DC 3.5A Power Supply
1 – RFX-250 RF Sensor
1 – 10’ RFX-250 Connecting Cable
6 – Standard IR Emitters
1 – 3’ USB Programming Cable
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