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The CAV-M1000ES Setup Application enables you to configure the CAV-M1000ES main unit using your PC and an RS232 interface. The setup software allows you to do many key functions: • • • • • • • • Tell the CAV-M1000ES what "input" and "common" sources are connected by specifying the source type and manufacturer. Control the source selection on a Sony ES Series receiver connected to the CAV-M1000ES via RS232. Build "Second Page Macros" to be issued from the RMR-K100 in-wall keypads.
# ! Download the CAV-M1000ES Setup Software installer from the web. " Run the installation program by double clicking on the executable file, CAV-M1000ES Setup.exe. # After the program finishes installing, you can launch the software by double-clicking on the CAV-M1000ES Setup desktop icon or by choosing Start/Programs/CAV-M1000ES Setup. NOTE: The CAV-M1000ES application is approximately 4MB because most supporting DLL files are compiled into the executable file.
( % * $ ) ! Snap open the front sub-panel of the CAVM1000ES and connect an RS232 null cable from your PC to the front panel RS232 terminal. % Go to the setup software and click on the Communication Settings tab on the top right side. " Switch on the CAV-M1000ES power. # Confirm that the baud rate is set to 57600. Press the Mode button until the display says , and press the Enter button. b. The display will now read .
M1000ES. These commands form separate Source IR files that use the file extension "MSE." Once learned, these MSE files can be saved as a separate PC file for use with other CAV-M1000ES main units. Sony will also post MSE files on our CAV-M1000ES support website for easy downloading and exchange. a. To load input source infrared remote commands from a saved PC file, click the Load IR From File button. b.
M1000ES. These commands form separate Common IR files that use the file extension "MCE." Once learned, these MCE files can be saved as a separate PC file for use with other CAV-M1000ES main units. Sony will also post MCE files on our CAV-M1000ES support website for easy downloading and exchange. a. To load common source infrared remote commands from a saved PC file, click the Load IR From File button. b.
(" / . * 0 "Macros" are automated strings of multi-step infrared remote commands. For each source, the RMR-K100 in-wall keypads can display a "second page" of up to eight macros, with a maximum of nine steps each.
4 To delete a code from the macro list, first click on the code you wish to delete and click the X button. & Clicking a Macro button takes you to the macro programming page. You can see your selected macro name at the top of the screen. ' Build the macro by selecting infrared remote control codes and adding them to your macro list. Start by finding the desired infrared remote control code in the scroll box on the left. Then select the code by clicking on it.
+(# / Device. These names will appear RMR-K100 keypads. $ 0 # Use the RS232 STRING text boxes to enter the actual RS232 string to be sent out. RS232 strings for Lutron lighting systems are preloaded into the configuration. If you need to control other equipment, simply type in the new text strings. Each string can have a maximum of 30 hex or ASCII characters. The system supports a maximum of 30 strings. Use the scroll bar to the right of the RS232 STRING text boxes to scroll to the additional strings.
,(# / -(# 8 * ) $ 0 The CAV-M1000ES Main Unit uses an RF ID to communicate with a specific RM-TP100 remote control. You can set up a unique RF ID for a given remote so that the RF communication occurs only between the remote and the CAV-M1000ES with matching RF ID. The CAV-M1000ES can trigger a 12V signal for each of the 6 different zones.
1(9 $ * % After completing Steps 1 through 6, your configuration is complete. You are now ready to write the setup information to the CAV-M1000ES. First, you need to prepare the CAV-M1000ES hardware to connect with your PC. NOTE: If you haven't done so already, save your configuration data. Do this by clicking on the save icon at the top section of the screen. If the data transfer crashes for any reason, you will be able to retrieve your configuration information from the saved file later on.
: TROUBLESHOOTING THE CONNECTION: If you are unable to connect, check for the following sources of error. • • • • • CAV-M1000ES is not set to . The baud rate on the CAV-M1000ES is not set to 57600 bps. Incorrect serial communications port is selected in the PC setup application. Null modem cable is not used when connecting to the PC. Latest firmware is not being used.
* ) " ; < Steps 1 through 7 of this manual describe how to create and write "configuration files" to the CAVM1000ES main unit. These files have the file extension "MSS," which stands for Memory Setup Save. The files contain the Input Source, Common Source, 12V Trigger, 2nd Page Macros, RS232 Command Strings and Main Remote RF ID information that you establish using the software.
% Go to the setup software and click on the Communication Settings tab on the top right side. Select the COM port on your PC that the CAVM1000ES is connected to. Note that unavailable COM ports will be grayed out. If the CAVM1000ES does not display or if the unit is not properly connected to the PC, then a “CAV-M1000ES not connected” message will be displayed on the bottom left portion of the screen.
# * # % ) = 9 = b. #! 8 c. >" The display will now shows . Press the down arrow button until it says and press Enter. The screen should now read . % Go to the setup software and click on the )> Communication Settings tab on the top right side.
: ' Additional help is available by using the help tool within the software. Click on the help icon from the icon menu bar, and then click on any item within the program you need assistance with. A help box will appear with information on the item you have clicked on. If you need any further assistance please contact: Louis Iacovelli Software Applications Engineer Sony Electronics Inc. Email: louis.iacovelli@am.sony.com Tel: 201-476-8839 http://www.cavm1000.
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