ClearOne NetStreams DigiLinX Dealer User Manual

™

NetStreams DigiLinX

Dealer Setup

Project Configuration Guide

Title: DigiLinX Dealer Setup Document Number: 020006C Original Publication Date: April 1, 2006 Revision Date: June 16, 2006

August 25, 2006 October 31, 2006 March 11, 2009

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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................................1-1

DigiLinX Dealer Setup ............................................................................................................. 1-1

Manuals ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Prerequisites ..............................................................................................................................1-2

Installer Requirements .......................................................................................................... 1-2

PC Requirements .................................................................................................................. 1-2

Prior to Installation ..................................................................................................................1-2

Additional Hardware ................................................................................................................ 1-3

How It Works ............................................................................................................................1-3

Interface ................................................................................................................................ 1-4

Buttons .................................................................................................................................. 1-4

Areas of the Interface Screen ................................................................................................1-6

Chapter 2: Installing and Running DigiLinX Dealer Setup ........................................................2-1

Installing DigiLinX Dealer Setup Version 2.3 ........................................................................2-1

Configuring the Network Interface Card (NIC) in Windows ............................................... 2-8

Disable the Wireless NIC .....................................................................................................2-8

Setting the IP Address ........................................................................................................... 2-9

Contents

Running DigiLinX Dealer Setup ...........................................................................................2-10

Configuring the NIC in Dealer Setup ................................................................................... 2-11

IP and DigiLinX Tutorial .......................................................................................................2-13

IP Address and the Subnet Mask ........................................................................................ 2-13

Building a DigiLinX IP Network ........................................................................................ 2-14

Configuring the Home Network and DigiLinX .................................................................. 2-17

Chapter 3: Creating and Saving Projects ...................................................................................3-1

Creating a New Project ............................................................................................................ 3-1

Discovering Devices ............................................................................................................. 3-1

Updating Devices .................................................................................................................. 3-2

Entering New Project Information ........................................................................................ 3-4

Adding Devices to the Project .............................................................................................. 3-4

Entering MediaLinX A/V Information.......................................................................... 3-8

Entering ViewLinX Information ................................................................................... 3-9

Entering MediaLinX Information.................................................................................. 3-9

Entering SpeakerLinX Information ............................................................................. 3-11

Entering TouchLinX Information................................................................................ 3-13

Entering ControLinX Information............................................................................... 3-14

Entering DoorLinX Information.................................................................................. 3-15

Entering TheaterLinX Information.............................................................................. 3-15

Entering IP Speaker Information................................................................................. 3-16

Entering Media Server Information............................................................................. 3-17

Entering Panasonic IP Camera Information ................................................................ 3-19

Configuring your project for International Languages ...................................................... 3-20

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Saving Your Project ................................................................................................................ 3-21

Chapter 4: Matching Devices .......................................................................................................4-1

Connecting to DigiLinX ............................................................................................................4-1

Restarting the Wizard ..............................................................................................................4-2

Updating StreamNet Devices ................................................................................................... 4-3

Opening a Project .....................................................................................................................4-4

Matching Media Servers .......................................................................................................... 4-5

Matching Devices ......................................................................................................................4-9

Chapter 5: Editing Devices ..........................................................................................................5-1

Editing Media Servers ..............................................................................................................5-1

Assigning Streams ................................................................................................................ 5-3

Editing Streams ..................................................................................................................... 5-3

MediaLinX A/V .........................................................................................................................5-6

MotionXT Video Compression ..................................................................................... 5-8

Digital Video Recorder/ Cable Set-Top Box Source Types.......................................... 5-9

ViewLinX ................................................................................................................................. 5-13

MediaLinX MLA101 .............................................................................................................. 5-19

MediaLinX MLA4000 ............................................................................................................ 5-24

MediaLinX MLA4000 Tabs ............................................................................................... 5-24

MLA4000 Info Tab...................................................................................................... 5-24

MLA4000 Slots Tab .................................................................................................... 5-25

MLA4000 Input Sensors Tab ...................................................................................... 5-26

MediaLinX Contained in an MLA4000 - Source Tab ........................................................ 5-29

ControLinX Contained in an MLA4000 ............................................................................. 5-30

Input Sensor Tab for a ControLinX Contained in a MLA4000................................... 5-32

ControLinX and the Lutron RadioRA Lighting System.............................................. 5-33

ControLinX and Aprilaire............................................................................................ 5-36

ControLinX and the General Purpose Driver .............................................................. 5-40

ControLinX and HomeWorks...................................................................................... 5-48

ControLinX and NetStreams Panorama....................................................................... 5-51

ControLinX and GE Concord Security System........................................................... 5-55

ControLinX and Vantage .................................................................................................... 5-58

ControLinX and the Generic Lighting System ................................................................... 5-62

ControLinX and Secant ............................................................................................... 5-65

SpeakerLinX ............................................................................................................................5-68

TouchLinX ............................................................................................................................... 5-79

Programming Hard Buttons ................................................................................................ 5-82

ControLinX .............................................................................................................................5-84

Input Sensor Tab ................................................................................................................. 5-85

ControLinX and the Lutron RadioRA Lighting System ..................................................... 5-85

ControLinX and Aprilaire ................................................................................................... 5-90

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ControLinX and the General Purpose Driver ..................................................................... 5-94

ControLinX and HomeWorks ............................................................................................. 5-99

ControLinX and NetStreams Panorama ............................................................................ 5-104

ControLinX and GE Concord Security System ................................................................ 5-109

ControLinX and Vantage .................................................................................................. 5-112

ControLinX and the Generic Lighting System ................................................................. 5-117

ControLinX and Secant ............................................................................................. 5-121

DoorLinX ............................................................................................................................... 5-125

TheaterLinX .......................................................................................................................... 5-129

IP Speakers ............................................................................................................................5-137

Panasonic IP Cameras ..........................................................................................................5-142

Finalizing Device Edits ......................................................................................................... 5-143

Chapter 6: Sending Configuration ..............................................................................................6-1

Sending Configuration Using the Dealer Setup Wizard ....................................................... 6-1

Finishing the Project ............................................................................................................. 6-2

Sending the Configuration Without the Wizard .................................................................... 6-2

Chapter 7: IR Tools .......................................................................................................................7-1

Learning IR ............................................................................................................................... 7-2

Testing Commands ...................................................................................................................7-8

Erase IR ..................................................................................................................................... 7-8

Get IR Files ..............................................................................................................................7-10

Send IR ..................................................................................................................................... 7-11

Upgrade IR Firmware ............................................................................................................7-12

Reboot IR .................................................................................................................................7-14

Chapter 8: Subscribers and Groups ...........................................................................................8-1

Subscribers ................................................................................................................................ 8-1

Adding Subscribers to a Service ........................................................................................... 8-1

Removing a Subscriber from Service ................................................................................... 8-4

Removing all Subscribers.............................................................................................. 8-4

Removing Individual Subscribers.................................................................................. 8-5

Editing a Subscriber .............................................................................................................. 8-7

Groups ........................................................................................................................................8-7

Creating a Group ................................................................................................................... 8-7

Deleting Groups .................................................................................................................. 8-10

Editing a Group ...................................................................................................................8-11

Chapter 9: DigiLinX and IP Addresses .......................................................................................9-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 9-1

Setting Static IP Addresses ......................................................................................................9-1

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Configuring the DigiLinX System ........................................................................................... 9-2

Add DigiLinX Devices to the Project ...................................................................................... 9-5

Configuring the Home PC Network ........................................................................................9-6

Chapter 10: Using PDAs with DigiLinX .......................................................................................10-1

Requirements ..........................................................................................................................10-1

Procedure .................................................................................................................................10-2

Chapter 11: Favorites ...................................................................................................................11-1

Understanding Macros ........................................................................................................... 11-1

Basic Macro Process ........................................................................................................... 11-1

Macro Guidelines ................................................................................................................ 11-2

Creating Macros .....................................................................................................................11-3

Creating Favorites .................................................................................................................. 11-7

Example Macros .....................................................................................................................11-8

Goodnight ........................................................................................................................... 11-9

Quick Party ......................................................................................................................... 11-9

Exercise 1 .......................................................................................................................... 11-10

Exercise 2 .......................................................................................................................... 11-11

Movie Time ....................................................................................................................... 11-11

Macro Actions ....................................................................................................................... 11-12

Audio Player Services ....................................................................................................... 11-12

Control Services Actions .................................................................................................. 11-13

Intercom Services Actions ................................................................................................ 11-14

Rooms Actions .................................................................................................................. 11-15

Source Services Actions ................................................................................................... 11-15

User Interface Services ..................................................................................................... 11-18

Chapter 12: KeyLinX .....................................................................................................................12-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 12-1

Wiring ...................................................................................................................................... 12-2

Installing a KeyLinX with an Audio Port ............................................................................. 12-3

Installing an IRLinX in a KeyLinX Configuration .............................................................. 12-3

Configuring in Dealer Setup .................................................................................................. 12-5

Defining Presets for KeyLinX ................................................................................................ 12-5

Downloading KeyLinX Firmware ......................................................................................... 12-5

Resetting the KeyLinX ........................................................................................................... 12-6

Configure Using the KeyLinX Tab ....................................................................................... 12-6

Chapter 13: TheaterLinX ..............................................................................................................13-1

Adding TheaterLinX to the Project ....................................................................................13-1

............................................................................................................................................ 13-3

Contents

TheaterLinX Product tabs ................................................................................................... 13-4

Programming IR with TheaterLinX .................................................................................... 13-9

Chapter 14: Skins ..........................................................................................................................14-1

Skins Interface ......................................................................................................................... 14-1

Selecting a Skin ....................................................................................................................... 14-3

Standard Skins ........................................................................................................................14-4

Designer Skins ......................................................................................................................... 14-4

Editing Skins ...........................................................................................................................14-5

The Color Pallet .................................................................................................................. 14-5

Color Pallet Help ......................................................................................................... 14-6

Selecting Skin Colors .......................................................................................................... 14-7

Saving Color Schemes ........................................................................................................ 14-7

Copying a Saved Color Scheme ......................................................................................... 14-8

Color Combinations ............................................................................................................ 14-8

Applying Skins ........................................................................................................................14-8

Resetting Colors ......................................................................................................................14-8

Cancel Changes ....................................................................................................................... 14-9

Sending the Configuration Files ............................................................................................ 14-9

Chapter 15: DigiLinX Streaming Music Manager .......................................................................15-1

Step 1: Configure the SMM100 with DigiLinX Dealer Setup ............................................ 15-2

Adding an SMM100 to a Project................................................................................. 15-2

Editing Information...................................................................................................... 15-5

Assigning Streams ....................................................................................................... 15-8

Editing Streams............................................................................................................ 15-8

Sending the Configuration........................................................................................... 15-9

Step 2: Configure the PC .................................................................................................... 15-9

Enable the Guest Account............................................................................................ 15-9

Set the Workgroup to NetStreams ............................................................................. 15-10

Set the DNS and Gateway ........................................................................................ 15-10

Step 3: Setting Security (if applicable) ............................................................................. 15-12

Step 5: Adding Cover Art ................................................................................................. 15-13

Installation Review Checklist .............................................................................................. 15-14

On the PC:.................................................................................................................. 15-14

On the Network:......................................................................................................... 15-15

On the SMM100: ....................................................................................................... 15-15

On DigiLinX:............................................................................................................. 15-15

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................15-15

Playlist Support .....................................................................................................................15-17

Ripping Music ....................................................................................................................... 15-17

General Guidelines for Ripping Music ............................................................................. 15-18

Windows Media Player Example ..................................................................................... 15-18

iTunes Example ................................................................................................................ 15-18

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Chapter 16: Playmates .................................................................................................................16-1

Important Notes ......................................................................................................................16-3

Chapter 17: Using Static Menus ..................................................................................................17-1

Chapter 18: IP Intercom ................................................................................................................18-1

Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 18-2

Intercom Groups .....................................................................................................................18-4

Creating a New Intercom Group ......................................................................................... 18-5

Intercom Menu ........................................................................................................................ 18-5

Monitor Menu ......................................................................................................................... 18-6

Sending the Configuration Files ............................................................................................ 18-7

Chapter 19: Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................19-1

Stop Load .................................................................................................................................19-1

Troubleshooting Phase 1 ..................................................................................................... 19-1

Troubleshooting Phase 2 ..................................................................................................... 19-2

DigiLinX Dealer Setup Design Rules Check Function ........................................................ 19-2

Running the Design Rules Check Function ........................................................................ 19-3

Troubleshooting Files and Logs ............................................................................................. 19-3

Creating a Shortcut ............................................................................................................. 19-4

Creating a Net Debug Log .................................................................................................. 19-4

Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................... 19-5

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................19-6

Index ...............................................................................................................................Index-1

Glossary .........................................................................................................................Glossary-1

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Introduction

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Introduction

The NetStreams® DigiLinX™ IP-Based Multi-Room Audio and Video Distribution and Control system streams audio, video, control, and metadata over TCP/IP on an Ethernet network.

DigiLinX is a decentralized system. This means that different computer processes are distributed between the various devices in the network. This manual covers configuration of these devices.

DigiLinX Dealer Setup

The NetStreams DigiLinX Dealer Setup is a PC-based interface that can be used to configure all DigiLinX products and legacy devices. For DigiLinX installation instructions, see the DigiLinX Installation and Design Guide.

IMPORT ANT! The DigiLinX Dealer Setup Program only works over a wired

connection to the switch. DO NOT use a wireless connection to run the program.

IMPORT ANT! The DigiLinX Dealer Setup Program will not work properly if it is not

connected directly to a NetStreams SwitchLinX™ or Qualified 3rd Party Switch.

IMPORT ANT! Properly label all cables on the front end to facilitate installation.

Manuals

All NetStreams manuals can be downloaded by authorized NetStreams dealers from the Dealer section of the NetStreams website at www.netstreams.com.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin installing and configuring the DigiLinX IP-Based Multi-Room Audio and Video Distribution and Control system, please note the following prerequisites.

Installer Requirements

This manual assumes the installer:

 has completed DigiLinX Dealer Certification Training and other training such as

Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association’s (CEDIA’s) boot camp

 knows how to install audio keypads and connect audio components  knows how to install and connect video components  knows how to use basic installation tools such as an RJ45 crimper to terminate

CAT5 cables

 has pulled all necessary wire to the locations where the preamp, keypads, and

speakers are to be installed

 understands basic Microsoft

Windows® commands such as how to browse, create

folders, save files, etc.

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PC Requirements

The minimum PC requirements for the DigiLinX Dealer Setup Program are:

 Windows XP operating system with SP2 or Windows Vista  512 MB of RAM (XP) 1GB of RAM (Vista)  1.2GHz processor (1.6GHz processor recommended).

Prior to Installation

The following are important to know before installing the DigiLinX system:

 Cable Connections. Ensure all cables are connected and terminated properly as

covered in the DigiLinX Installation and Design Guide

 Firewall. Temporarily disable all firewalls that may be running on your PC  IP Addressing for third-party hardware. Set the IP address for IP cameras and

speakers prior to configuring them in DigiLinX. Consult the product user’s guide for information on setting the IP address

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 Diagnostics Tool. Run diagnostics to test your connection. This is covered in

Diagnotics in Chapter 17.

 Restart. Restarting your PC enables some network setting changes. To restart, close

the DigiLinX Dealer Setup program and reboot your computer.

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NOTE: If you have difficulty establishing a network connection after completing these

steps, call NetStreams tech support at +1866-353-3496.

Additional Hardware

There are several third-party devices that can work with the DigiLinX system. Each should be installed and set up using the manufacturer’s software before configuration with the DigiLinX Dealer Setup program. These additional products include:

 Panasonic  IP Speakers  Media Servers

 Lutron  Lutron  Aprilaire  GE

 Vantage™ Lighting system  Sonance

 Devices connected to the system through use of NetStreams’ General Purpose

IP Cameras

RadioRA

HomeWorks

HVAC system

Concord™

iPort™

Driver.

NOTE: RS-232 connections for General Purpose devices are one-way. Two-way

drivers are programmed by the installer (refer to Writing NetStreams Device Drivers available on the Dealer Documents page of the NetStreams web site).

NOTE: If any devices use an IP address, note the address for use later in these

procedures.

How It Works

There are several basic steps to installing a DigiLinX system:

 create the project  match the physical hardware devices to the hardware setup in the project  configure devices with system-specific information  save the project  send the configuration files to the project  learn IR commands.

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Wizard Buttons

Advanced Buttons

Interface

You can set up devices using DigiLinX Dealer Setup either manually or with the Wizard.

NOTE: This manual uses the Wizard as the basis for installation. See Figure 1-1 for the

DigiLinX Dealer Setup interface.

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Figure 1-1 DigiLinX Dealer Setup Interface

Buttons

There are two rows of buttons available from the DigiLinX Dealer Setup interface. The ones at the top are available for use when you are not using the DigiLinX Dealer Setup Wizard to configure your system. The bottom row buttons are only visible when you are using the Wizard.

Table 1-1 defines the use of each button.

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Buttons

Button Means Function

New Project Creates a new project.

Open Project Opens a previously-saved project.

Save Project Saves the current project to a file.

Add Device Lets you add another device to the current project.

Remove Device Lets you remove a device from the current project.

Match Device Lets you match the physical device by MAC (machine

addressable code).

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ID Devices Lets you identify and match physical devices with the project.

Send Configuration to Device Sends information from the project file to the device.

Send Configuration to Multiple Devices

IR Tools Configures IR to work with the DigiLinX system.

Restart Device Lets you restart the selected device.

About Device Displays important information about the device.

Import Device Troubleshooting tool that allows you to take a device that

Sends information from the device to multiple devices.

physically exists on the network and import its configuration.

Import System Troubleshooting tool that allows you to take all devices that

physically exist on the network and import their configuration.

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Button Means Function

NOTE:The following buttons are only available when the DigiLinX Dealer Setup Wizard is running.

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Buttons

Update Devices Shows you a current listing of all devices connected to the

system and their current firmware version.

Setup Wizard Returns you to the DigiLinX Dealer Setup Wizard.

Intro Introduction to the DigiLinX system.

Update Devices Shows you a current listing of all devices connected to the

system and their current firmware version.

Project Info Lets you enter unique network-specific information for this

project.

Add Devices Lets you add another device to the current project.

Match Media Servers Lets you match a media server created in the project to the

Match Devices Lets you associate a device (such as MediaLinX,

Edit Devices Lets you edit the configuration information in various ways

Send Config Files Takes all the information you’ve defined up to this point and

physical device. This is done to ensure that the IP address of the media server matches the IP address configured in the project.

SpeakerLinX, and so on) in a project with the physical device. This is how Dealer Setup knows which configuration to send to which device.

depending on the device selected.

uploads it to the system.

Areas of the Interface Screen

There are four areas of the interface screen. These include:

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 Menu Bar. The menu bar allows you to select operations from the File, Edit,

Devices, Tools, Help, or About menus (see Figure 1-2)

Figure 1-2 Menu Bar

 Project area - displays project hardware as you create it (see Figure 1-3)

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Figure 1-3 Project area

 Wizard area - displays information about the current process being performed

using the Wizard (see Figure 1-4). Contains buttons to close the Wizard, save your project, or continue to the next Wizard operation

NOTE: If you hold the left mouse button down over the title bar of this window, you

can move the Wizard area to anywhere on your DigiLinX screen.

Figure 1-4 Wizard area

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 Device List - lists the physical devices attached to your system (see Figure 1-5).

Figure 1-5 Device list

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Installing and Running DigiLinX Dealer Setup

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Installing and Running DigiLinX Dealer Setup

Installing DigiLinX Dealer Setup Version 2.3

Before you can run the DigiLinX Dealer Setup program, you must install and configure the software.

1. Close any open applications.

2. From your PC, open Internet Explorer.

3. Go to http://www.netstreams.com.

4. From the Dealer Login area in the lower left-hand corner of the screen, enter your

username and password and select Login. A Dealer information page appears.

5. Select Dealer Documents.

A list of NetStreams documents and application categories appears.

6. Scroll to the DigiLinX Tools section.

7. Click the + (plus) sign next to DigiLinX Tools and a list of tools will appear.

8. Click the DigiLinX Dealer Setup Program Version 2.3.

You are asked if you want to run or save the DigiLinX Dealer Setup program (see Figure 2-1).

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Figure 2-1 Application prompt

Select Save.

You are prompted to save the file to your computer.

10. Browse to the folder where you’d like to save the file.

11. Select Save As... .

The file saves to the indicated location on your hard drive.

12. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the file you just saved on your computer.

13. Double-click the file to run it.

The setup program opens (see Figure 2-2).

Figure 2-2 Application opens

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You may be prompted that the publisher could not be verified (see Figure 2-3).

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Figure 2-3 Publisher verification

Select Run.

14.

The DigiLinX Dealer Setup Wizard Welcome window displays (see Figure 2-4).

Figure 2-4 Welcome window

Select Next.

15.

A License Agreement displays (see Figure 2-5).

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Figure 2-5 License Agreement

After reading the agreement, select I accept and then select Next.

16.

You are prompted to select a location for the file to download (see Figure 2-6).

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Figure 2-6 Destination prompt

Keep the default entry and select Next.

17.

You are asked where the application shortcut should be placed (see Figure 2-7).

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Figure 2-7 Shortcut destination prompt

Keep the default entry and select Next.

18.

You are asked where you want additional application icons placed (see Figure 2-8).

Figure 2-8 Additional icon placement

Select:

19.

 Create a desktop icon if you want to place an icon on your computer’s desktop

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 Create a Quick Launch icon if you want to place an icon in your computer’s

Quick Launch tray.

20. Select Next.

You are prompted that the application is ready to install (see Figure 2-9).

Figure 2-9 Ready to install prompt

Select Install.

21.

The application begins installation (see Figure 2-10).

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Figure 2-10 Application installation window

When the application finishes installing, you are prompted to restart (see Figure 2-11).

Figure 2-11 Setup Wizard complete

Select Yes, restart the computer now and then select Finish.

22.

Your computer restarts and the installation is complete.

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Configuring the Network Interface Card (NIC) in Windows

Dealer Setup requires a wired connection to the switch to configure a system. To prevent Dealer Setup from inadvertently using a wireless connection, you must temporarily disable the wireless NIC. To set this configuration, complete steps in the following section.

Disable the Wireless NIC

1. From your Windows S t art menu, select Start>Settings>Control Panel>Network

Connections.

The Network Connections screen displays (see Figure 2-12).

Figure 2-12 Network Connections screen

Double-click on the wireless NIC (if any are present).

A Properties window displays (see Figure 2-14).

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Figure 2-13 Properties window

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3. Select Disable and close the window.

Setting the IP Address

The NIC used to connect to the DigiLinX system needs the IP address set to dynamic. To make this change, complete the following steps:

1. Right-click the NIC you are configuring and select Properties.

A Properties window displays (see Figure 2-14).

Figure 2-14 Properties window

In the “This connection uses the following items” area, scroll until Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP) displays.

3. Double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

The TCP/IP Properties window displays (see Figure 2-15).

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Figure 2-15 TCP/IP Properties window

Ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically is checked.

5. Select OK.

You are returned to the Properties window.

6. Select OK.

Your changes are applied.

Running DigiLinX Dealer Setup

To start the DigiLinX Dealer Setup program, complete the following steps:

1. Select Start>All Programs>DigiLinX Dealer Setup>DigiLinX Dealer Setup (or

double-click the Dealer Setup desktop icon). The DigiLinX Dealer Setup application window displays (see Figure 2-16). You

are prompted to start the Wizard.

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Figure 2-16 Application window

Select No.

Configuring the NIC in Dealer Setup

For systems that have multiple NICs, you can tell Dealer Setup which is being used to interface with DigiLinX. To identify which card to use, complete the following steps:

1. From the main window of Dealer Setup, select Edit >Preferences.

The Preferences window displays (see Figure 2-17).

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Figure 2-17 Preferences window

From the Choose Adapter dropdown list, select the specific NIC you are using to

create DigiLinX projects (see Figure 2-18).

IMPORTANT! Remember, any wireless NIC should be disabled when using Dealer

Setup. Also, do not make the selection “Use all NIC Cards.”

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Figure 2-18 Selecting a NIC from the dropdown list

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3. Select Apply All Changes.

4. Exit Dealer Setup.

5. Re-open Dealer Setup.

The DigiLinX Dealer Setup application window displays (see Figure 2-16). You are prompted to start the Wizard.

6. Select Yes.

You are ready to begin creating your project. Before you begin project creation, review the process for determining an IP address on the DigiLinX network.

IP and DigiLinX Tutorial

DigiLinX communicates with control devices, amplifiers, audio sources and computers using Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. TCP/IP is a means of sending and receiving information on a computer network. For example, with DigiLinX you can take a song from a CD player and send it via TCP/IP to an amplifier. This is an oversimplification of the process. IP is a much more complicated process, but how it applies to DigiLinX is not.

In Figure 2-19, you have control devices (TouchLinX), legacy source devices (MediaLinX), and output devices (SpeakerLinX) connected together. For these devices to communicate using TCP/IP each device must have a unique identifier or IP address.

Figure 2-19 DigiLinX Network Diagram

IP Address and the Subnet Mask

On a network, all the devices must use the same IP address scheme so that they know where to send information. This scheme is determined by the subnet mask (for example, 255.255.255.0) and the IP address (for example, 192.168.1.110). The IP address has four octets that can be divided into two sections that determine the network and the device. You can tell which octets in an address are the network identifiers by

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referring to the subnet mask. In the subnet you also have four octets containing either the number 255 or the number 0. This denotes which octet in the IP address is part of the network number. For example:

 If the IP address is 10.15.20.13 and the subnet is 255.0.0.0 Then this device is on

the 10 network and it is device 15.20.13

 If the IP address is 10.15.20.13 and the subnet is 255.255.0.0 Then that device is

on the 10.15 network and it is device 20.13

 If the IP address is 10.15.20.13 and the subnet is 255.255.255.0 Then that device is

on the 10.15.20 network and it is device 13

 If the IP address is 192.168.1.100 and the subnet is 255.255.255.0 Then that

device is on the 192.168.1 network and it is device 100.

For devices to communicate with each other they must all have the same network number but have unique device numbers. On a DigiLinX network, devices have a

subnet mask of 255.0.0.0 and an IP address of 10.x.x.x. This means that all devices on a DigiLinX network must have an IP address starting with 10 and the remaining numbers must be unique. Table 2-1 shows three devices and whether they can communicate with each other.

Table 2-1

IP Addressing Examples

DEVICE 1 DEVICE 2

IP ADDRESS Subnet Mask IP ADDRESS

10.15.1.110 255.0.0.0 10.16.5.25 255.0.0.0 Yes they can talk.

10.15.1.110 255.255.0.0 10.16.5.25 255.255.0.0 No, the subnet makes the first 2

10.15.1.110 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.110 255.255.255.0 No, the network numbers are not

Subnet

Mask

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octets the network number and in this example the first two octets are not the same so they are not part of the same system.

the same. The subnet requires that the first three octets be the same. These are clearly not.

This explanation of TCP/IP explains key networking concepts of DigiLinX. The next section explains how a DigiLinX network is assembled.

Building a DigiLinX IP Network

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By default, DigiLinX automatically assigns IP addresses using a NetStreams AutoIP process (not to be confused with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - DHCP). This allows DigiLinX to function as a standalone system. Figure 2-20 is a simple DigiLinX network with sample IP addresses:

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