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Attention! After updating the M203 firmware to version 2.00 or higher, we recommend completely resetting the M203 interface by pressing the Disable softkey on setup page #2 for several seconds, until setup page #1 automatically appears. Please refer also to page 8 ff. Note Sharp TV All Sharp televisions from 26 inch of screen size and serial interface can be controlled with the Sharp version of the M203.
Table of Contents M203 - New features - Switching between stations Introduction Introduction Installation & Connection Plan 1 Connection M51 Link IN/ OUT RS 232 IR-LINK 2 2 3 3 Setup key Slot selection Serial Port Mode Setup # 1 Select Device Auto Standby Serial Interface RS-232 Link RS-232 Filtered Video Controller 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 Connection plan Sharp TV with M51 Sharp TV with M219 Gefen HDMI Switcher with M51 Gefen HDMI Switcher with M219 9 9 10 11 Overview video products Gefen HDMI Switcher
Introduction M203 M203 Sharp New features from software V2.00 With the Re:connect M203, Revox offers an interface, for the intelligent control of many of the Sharp video products. From software version 2.00, the M203 can be connected not only to an M51 but also to the M219 Side room amplifier. The correct picture input is automatically selected at the television with the help of the interface.
Introduction M203 Switching between stations using the Revox wall-mounted keypad The M203 offers the option of selecting specific stations using the skip keys (<>) on an M218 wall-mounted keypad, once the TV tuner has been selected. This comfort function requires two settings: 1/2 Audio IN assignment M51 in combination with M203 The sound input, e.g. TV, Aux1, Optical, etc.
Configuration M203 Installation 1) The four outside fixing holes (∅ 4,2 mm ) are used for a permanent installation. The M203 interface can be installed easily and quickly. There are two types of fixing available. 2) Revox recommends using the two slots on the side for a variable installation. Connection plan Re:system (M51) resp.
Configuration M203 Connection: M203 with M51/ M219 Connection: M203 with external interfaces Socket: M51 LINK IN Setup: M219: Yes ; Socket: M51 LINK OUT Setup: M219: Yes ; The M203 interface is connected with the M51 LINK socket on the back of the M51 or the M219 LINK socket on the Side room amplifier, using the supplied telephone cable.
Configuration M203 Connection: M203 with seriell interface Connection: M203 with IR controller Socket: RS232 Setup: # 4 – from page 8 M219: Yes ; Socket: IR-Link Setup: M219: Yes ; Using the serial RS232 interface, The M203 interface can be used with other (TV) devices, which also have a serial interface. The connection to an IR receiver or a wall-mounted remote control is done through the 3-pin, screwfixable Phoenix plug connection.
Configuration M203 Setup key Setup #1 Function: Display: Connection: M219: @ M51 Addr. assignment Slot Address M51-Link Yes ; M51 operation (fig. page 9+10) A different address must be assigned through the slot address, if a second M203 (M200) is connected to the M51 Link output, so that both don’t occupy the same slot address. This would cause errors. In the case of a double address assignment, neither of the two M203s (M200s) would be shown in the Version list.
Configuration M203 Setup #1 @ M219 In Figure A, an M203 could be connected to each of the Side room amplifiers 31 – 34. The M219 amplifiers 35 and 38 on the other hand may not be connected with an M203 interface. M219 operation - fig. Page 9+11 In respect of the M219, the slot address defines the assignment to the Side room amplifier. A M203 can only be connected to an Side room amplifier within the address range x1 – x4. Fig A.
Configuration M203 Setup #1 – RS232 Modus Setup #1 – Auto Standby Function: Display: Connection: M219: Function: Display: Connection: M219: RS232 interface Serial Port Mode RS232 Yes ; The function of the serial interface (Serial Port) can be configured for the following applications: Auto Standby Auto Standby RS232 Yes ; The Auto Standby function enables the TV to remain switched on, even in the case of selected audio sources that do not activate a video input at the TV, e.g. the M51 radio tuner.
Configuration M203 RS-232 Filtered. RS-232 Link. Standardised serial interface (RS232 protocol) for connection to a PC or another serial interface. Data-reduced RS232 protocol. Only M51-specific data is transferred, so-called display and broadcast messages. Application: You should select this setting if you want to use the M230 control program for PCs or if you want to access the Revox System through domestic facility management equipment such as Crestron and AMX.
Configuration M203 Video Controller. If a video controller for a video product was selected on page #1 Port Mode, a second menu page, Setup # 2 is available. This page enables you to selectively switch on and/or between video inputs on a Sharp device or an HDMI Switcher from the Gefen company, dependant on the selected M51/ M219 source. The convenient integration can of course also be used for the M51’s integrated DVD player. Please refer to the picture on the next page – Connection : Video 1).
Configuration M203 Connection plan: Sharp TV with M51 A Connection plan: Sharp TV with M219 9
Configuration M203 Connection plan: Gefen HDMI switcher with M51 A Note The HDMI output on the M51 is only available if the DVS module is installed ® Gefen : Registered trademark of the Gefen Company/US 10
Configuration M203 Connection plan: Gefen HDMI switcher with M51 11
Configuration M203 Gefen HDMI Switcher 4x2, 4x1 Switcher 6x2 Sharp TV Control software for the HDMI Switcher from the Gefen Company (www.gefen.com) Control software for the Sharp televisions. A serial Sub-D cable (1:1) is required for the transmission. Connection type: Plug - Socket The HDMI inputs on the HDMI switcher are activated, dependant on the M51/ M219 source. If there is no assignment, the HDMI input that was last selected remains active.
Configuration M203 Activating the RS232 interface at the Sharp TV Sharp TV Following the initial commissioning of a Sharp television, its serial interface (RS232) is not yet configured for control by an external device. The RS232 interface is only permanently activated once a one-off initialisation command is sent through the M203 interface to the Sharp television.
Configuration M203 Setup #2 – AV Assignment Function: Display: Connection: M219: 1. Selecting audio source AV Assignment Source RS232 Yes ; To start with, select the M51 / M219 audio source that later should activate a particular video input on the Sharp television/ HDMI Switcher, using the Source ± softkey. Unknown audio sources "Sources unknown" can still be present during the initial configuration, caused by the swap or the de-installation of modules.
Configuration M203 Intelligent Audio Sources The M203 differentiates between 3 type of audio sources: 1. Permanent sources 2. Semi-intelligent sources 3. Intelligent sources 3. Intelligent sources In the case of intelligent sources, it is a question of sources, which, dependant on setting or medium, can transmit a video signal to accompany the audio signal. An example of an intelligent source is the DVD/CD M51 source.
Configuration M203 Setup #2 – AV Assignment 2. Assigning video inputs In the second step, a video input from the television / HDMI Switcher is assigned to the selected M51/ M219 audio source, using the Input ± softkey. Using these softkeys, you can step through a loop of video inputs that are available to the television.
Configuration M203 Setup #2 – Disable Disable assignment Reset assignment Using the Disable function, you can undo or disable the assignment of an audio source to a video input. If you want to return the settings in Setup #2 menu to the factory settings, simply press and hold the Disable softkey until the Setup- #1 page appears again. To do this, select the required audio input using the Source ± softkeys and then press the Disable softkey.
Appendix M203 Guarantee Included in delivery The guarantee period is 24 months from the date of purchase. M203 Interface M51-Link cable ( 2 m ) Serial PC cable Your dealer should be your first contact if you need service. If he can't give you the help you need, send your M203 interface carriage free and without any accessories to your national Sales Office.
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Appendix M203 GERMANY Revox GmbH, Am Krebsgraben 15, D-78048 VS-Villingen Telefon +49 7721 8704 0, Fax +49 7721 8704 29 info@revox.de, www.revox.de SCHWEIZ Revox Schweiz AG, Wehntalerstrasse 190, CH-8105 Regensdorf Telefon +41 44 871 66 11, Fax +41 44 871 66 19 info@revox.ch, www.revox.ch Zentralservice Revox GmbH, Am Krebsgraben 15, D-78048 VS-Villingen Telefon +49 7721 8704 43, Fax +49 7721 8704 49 info@revox.de Copyright by Revox GmbH, Germany. 20 M203 Interface Sharp manual / Part no.: 10.30.
