Microsoft Internet Explorer w/Macromedia®
Flash® plug-in, Windows Media® Player,
RealPlayer®, Crestron MJPEG viewer3, MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint®, Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader, Remote Desktop,
NetMeeting®, Skype™3, Java™ Runtime,
DirectX®, Axis ActiveX® control, Yahoo!
Widgets2
IEEE 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 5 or 2.4 GHz twoway RF, static IP or dynamic IP via DHCP,
64 and 128-bit WEP encryption, requires
third-party 802.11a/b/g wireless access
point and Ethernet enabled Crestron
2-Series control system
30 feet (10 m) @ 54 Mbps; range and
speed vary based upon environmental
conditions
Internal Battery Type Lithium Ion, 7.4 Volt, 2000 mAh (included)
Usage per Charge ~1.5 hours continuous at full brightness5
Charging Time ~2 hours (~2.5 - 3 hours when in use)
Power Requirements
Touchpanel 42 Watts (3.5 Amps) @ 12 Volts DC
Universal Power
Supply/Charger (included)
Default IP ID6 03
Minimum 2-Series Control
System Update File
7, 8
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32º to 104ºF (0º to 40ºC)
Storage Temperature 14º to 140ºF (-10º to 60ºC)
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Enclosure
Dimensions
Height 8.21 in (20.85 cm)
Width 9.69 in (24.60 cm)
Depth 0.92 in (2.32 cm)
Weight (with internal battery) 1.98 lbs (0.90 kg)
Available Accessories
TPMC-8X-DS Desktop Docking Station/Charger
TPMC-8X-BTPE External Battery Pack
TPMC-8X-BTP Internal Battery Pack
1. Optimum viewing angle for best contrast is 37º.
2. Contact Crestron for a current list of compatible devices and embedded applications. To ensure
reliable performance, new device drivers and applications are available only from Crestron through
firmware updates.
3. Reserved for future applications. When uploading new firmware, review release notes to see if this
feature is available.
4. Axis ActiveX control for MPEG4 and MJPEG only.
5. Up to four hours using external battery pack option.
Supports MPEG2, MPEG4, MJPEG via
Axis ActiveX control4, plus all formats
supported by the embedded media player
applications
6. Refer to “Identity Code” on page 11 for details.
7. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to the NOTE following
these footnotes.
8. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product
Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems.
NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for authorized Crestron
dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users
may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the
FTP site).
3 POWER LED (Green) Indicates touchpanel power is on.
Used to “tap” or to do “select and drag”
functions just as you would using a mouse. It
is also used to “type” on the input panel
“keyboard” when entering text or commands.
(1) CF+ Type II Compact Flash card slot for
memory expansion
1. For programming details, refer to “Hard Buttons” on page 22.
2. Reserved for future applications. When uploading new firmware, review release notes to see if this
feature is available.
Indicates status of batteries (internal and
external). When AC is offline and the
external battery is connected, the panel will
use the external battery before using the
internal battery and the LED will remain solid
green. Once the internal battery is in use, the
LED will remain solid green if battery level is
above 25% (±3%) of full charge, solid yellow
if charge drops to 25% (±3%) and blinking
yellow if battery level drops to 10% (±3%).
When AC is online and battery is charging,
the LED will be blinking green until charge is
100%.
Indicates status of panel’s WiFi connection:
Solid green – communicating with a wireless
access point (WAP)
Blinking green – searching for a WAP
Off – no wireless communication (unit is in
power down mode or power is off).
Press to turn touchpanel power on. Press
again to put panel in power down mode.
Press to restore full on mode. Press and hold
for four seconds to turn power off. (The
recommended method for shutting down the
touchpanel is to press the Shut Down button
on the Setup Menu.)
These hard pushbuttons and the 5-way
thumb pad are programmable and can
provide tactile control of many functions such
as audio volume and channel selection.
(1) 3.5 mm TRS mini phone jack;
Output power: 12 mW per channel;
Minimum impedance: 32 Ω
(2) USB 2.0 Type A female
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 +5 VDC
2 Data -
3 Data +
4 Ground
Biometric fingerprint scanner for user
identification and log on.
(1) DC power jack (power pack included);
power pack can also be used to charge
internal battery.
Mates with TPMC-8X-DS Docking
Station/Charger (sold separately).
As of the date of manufacture the TPMC-8X has been tested and found to comply
with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and
Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The IP ID is set within the TPMC-8X’s table using Crestron Toolbox. For
information on setting an IP table, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP IDs
of multiple TPMC-8X devices in the same system must be unique
When setting the IP ID, consider the following:
• The IP ID of each unit must match an IP ID specified in the SIMPL
Windows program.
• Each device using IP to communicate with a control system must have a
unique IP ID.
Internal Battery Switch
To prevent internal battery drain during shipment or long-term storage, the
TPMC-8X has a battery switch inside the battery compartment. To use the internal
battery, remove the battery compartment cover by first removing the two screws that
attach it to the back of the touchpanel. Move the switch to the up (on) position and
re-attach the battery compartment cover.
To conserve internal battery power when the unit will not be used for extended
periods, move the switch to the down (off) position.
NOTE: The only connection required to configure the touchpanel is power
(supplied from the internal battery, external battery or the included power pack).
The TPMC-8X is configured from the Setup Menu.
NOTE: If no project has been loaded or if an invalid project has been loaded, the
touchpanel displays an error message and defaults to the Setup Menu screen.
If a project is running, the Setup Menu can be accessed using one of three methods.
Via the Softkeys
Via USB Keyboard
Press the four softkeys at the bottom of the touchpanel in sequence, from left to right
and again from left to right (i.e. press 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4) within a 10 second period.
1. Attach a USB keyboard (refer to “Hardware Hookup” on page 31 for
details).
2. Open the “Validate User Account Info” window (shown below) by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Shift on the keyboard.
“Validate User Account Info” Window
3. Enter the user account tpmcadmin, and the password tpmcadmin and click
Validate.
NOTE: The password is case sensitive. After logging in, the password can be
changed from the “Security” window. Refer to “Security” on page 14 for more
information.
4. When the “TPMC Debug Output” window appears (shown on the following
page), select Project | Enter Setup Mode to enter the Setup Menu (refer to
“Setup Menu Details” on page 14).
NOTE: Another way to enter the Setup Menu (after a project has been loaded) is to
touch the screen during boot up when you see the “Preparing to Load Project”
message. Maintain touch until after the countdown, when the message will change to
“Loading Setup screen”.
The Setup Menu provides access to all basic functions and parameters. It is divided
into Setup, Ethernet, Battery, Standby Timeout, Power Down Timeout, WiFi,
Docking Station and Screen Brightness sections.
NOTE: To allow the touchpanel to upload projects, Standby Timeout is disabled
until approximately five minutes after the project is loaded.
To exit the Setup Menu and return to the program, press Exit, located at the bottom
of the Setup Menu. To save any changes and reboot the touchpanel, press Save & Reboot, located at the bottom of the Setup Menu. Use the Shut Down button to turn
off the touchpanel.
Setup Menu Details
The Setup Menu allows configuration of the touchpanel’s settings for security, touch
screen calibration, runtime project, audio, embedded applications, diagnostics and
hard button programming. The Setup Menu also has a button that will toggle the onscreen keyboard on and off.
Security
The Security button opens the “Security Setup” window, which allows the user to
change the username and password of the system account, setup and close network
connections and clear cookies.
Click Setup Connections… to open the “Network Connections” window. This
window is used to map to a network drive. A mapped network drive permits easy
access to embedded application files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and provides a
location to save files. To further customize the installation, network drives
containing compiled touchpanel project files can also be mapped.
1. Map this connection by selecting a drive letter from the Map Drive Letter
drop box.
2. Enter a User Name and Password.
3. Click the Remember and reconnect on startup checkbox if so desired.
4. Click OK to enable the new network connection and return to the “Network
Connections” window.
Once all changes to network connections have been completed, click OK to return to
the Setup Menu.
to browse for the new network connection.
Touch Screen
The Touch Screen button opens the “PenMount Control Panel” window, which
provides controls for touch screen calibration, settings for touch mode, beep sound
and tools for drawing, advanced calibration and right mouse button emulation.
When Standard Calibration is pressed, the calibration screen will be displayed.
Touch the screen to begin the calibration process. If the screen is not pressed within
10 seconds, the calibration sequence will stop and the screen will again display the
“PenMount Control Panel” window.
If the screen is touched within the 10-second timeout, it displays a series of messages
indicating that you should touch the red square in five places around the screen.
These messages will appear sequentially starting with “Touch the red square” at the
top of the screen toward the upper left corner. Touch and hold the center of the red
square to initiate calibration. The message will say “Hold…” for a few seconds, then
change to “Lift off to proceed”. Touch the displayed squares as prompted
everywhere they appear around the screen until the calibration is complete and you
are returned to the “PenMount Control Panel” window.
NOTE: When touching the screen during calibration, be as accurate as possible.
Use the tip of the included stylus. To cancel calibration and return to the “PenMount
Control Panel” window without saving calibration data, ignore the “Touch the red
square” message. After about 10 seconds, the “PenMount Control Panel” window
will be displayed.
NOTE: The touchpanel’s calibration routine can also be accessed through Crestron
Toolbox if the touchpanel is connected to a control system via TCP/IP by selecting
the device from the Network Device Tree and right-clicking the device to select
Functions | Setup Mode…. Select Enter Calibration Mode to begin calibration.
Press OK to accept the changes and return to the Setup Menu.
Select Project
The Select Project button permits the selection of the touchpanel program, a .vtz
file. The “Select Project” window is divided into two sections: Project To Load and
Project Working Path.
In the Project Working Path section, you can choose the location where your
uncompressed project files will be stored. The default file location is the internal
flash.
In the Project To Load section, press Browse and select the compiled project (i.e. the
.vtz file) to be loaded from a network drive, USB device or flash drive. Press Load
to uncompress the project file, place it in the destination selected in Project Working Path and display it on the touchpanel.
NOTE: When selecting Browse, the contents of the “Recent” folder will not be
available.
NOTE: Projects can also be loaded via Crestron Toolbox.
NOTE: If External is checked, the display list cannot be viewed via Crestron
Toolbox.
“Select Project” Window
Audio
The Audio button opens the “Audio Setup” window. Overall All Audio volume and
balance controls and a Mute checkbox are available as well as volume and balance
controls and Mute checkboxes for Wave Out and Microphone In. The Microphone In
settings also include a Boost checkbox, which applies a 20 dB boost to the level of
the microphone input. The key click sound can be enabled or disabled with the Key ClickOn and Off radio buttons.
Pressing Play Test plays a short internal audio file. Changes to audio settings are
made in real time.
The Embed Apps button opens a window that permits you to set internet security to
different levels for different types of internet sites.
“Embedded Apps” Window
Three security levels (High, Medium and Low) can be selected for each of the three
zones (Internet, Local Intranet, and Trusted Sites). The security levels are defined
as:
• High: The safest way to browse, but also the least functional. Less secure
features are disabled. Appropriate for sites that may have harmful content.
• Medium: Safe browsing and still functional. Prompts before downloading
potentially unsafe content. Unsigned ActiveX controls will not be
downloaded. Appropriate for most internet sites.
• Low: Minimal safeguards and warning prompts are provided. Most content
is downloaded and run without prompts. All active content can run.
Appropriate for sites you absolutely trust.
Press Default to restore the default security settings. By default, security is set to
High for Internet, Medium for Local Intranet, and Low for Trusted Sites.
The “Embedded Apps” window also permits you to enable the popup windows
(child windows) that open when you are in Internet Explorer (not the popup windows
of the embedded applications).
Press Close after all changes have been made. The touchpanel must be rebooted for
changes to take effect. Refer to “Save & Reboot and Shut Down Details” on page 31
for more information.
A list of trusted sites can be created and edited by pressing Add/Remove Trusted Sites. Pressing this button will open the “Trusted Sites” window. From here, trusted
sites can be added and edited. Sites are listed by domain name or IP address. Once
all sites have been entered, press Close.
“Trusted Sites” Window
NOTE:Save & Reboot on the Setup Menu must be selected for Embedded Apps
changes to take effect.
NOTE: While browsing the Internet with the TPMC-8X, clicking on a link may
cause a message box titled "Restrictions" to appear that contains the text "This
operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please
contact your system administrator." If this message appears, checking Enable Popup Windows in the “Embedded Apps” window may correct this error. Other restrictions
may also cause this error, so this may not prevent all occurrences.
Press the Diagnostic button to display the firmware version number, configure
popup messages and appearances and to reset the end user license from the
“Diagnostics” window.
There are various types of popup messages. The button associated with each type
(Network, Warning, Error and Fatal) allows you to set which types are displayed.
Following are definitions of each message type:
• Network: A network event has occurred that may effect the normal
operation of the unit.
• Warning: An event occurred that may effect the normal operation of the
unit.
• Error: An operation has failed.
• Fatal: An event occurred which will require the unit to be reset.
The Color controls allow you to determine background, button and text color of
popup messages. Also provided are controls for popup message Timeout and
Translucence as well as controls for popup message position on the screen. A Test
Popup button lets you see the changes to popup message timing, appearance and
Pressing Hard Buttons will display a screen that provides visual feedback for all
button presses. Pressing softkeys 2 through 4, the up or down buttons or any of the
buttons on the 5-way thumbpad will result in its corresponding number on the screen
illuminating in yellow. By default, softkey number 1 toggles the on-screen keyboard
on and off. However, this can be disabled using the Keyboard button on the Hard Buttons screen. Softkey number 1 can then be used like any of the other buttons. If
disabled, it will use the VT Pro-e project assignment.
Buttons are programmed using Vision Tools Pro-e.
Press Close to return to the Setup Menu.
“Hard Buttons” Window
Keyboard
Click the Keyboard button to display the on-screen keyboard.
The on-screen keyboard can be used in an identical manner to a physically connected
keyboard. The on-screen keyboard can be used in any of the embedded applications,
for example, to enter a web address or to enter data into a spreadsheet, etc.
Exit the on-screen keyboard by selecting File | Exit or by pressing the “X” close
button in the upper right corner of the keyboard window. If softkey number 1 has the
keyboard enabled, you can also exit the keyboard by using softkey number 1, a
reserve join number in VT Pro-e or a device extender in SIMPL Windows.
The Ethernet portion of the Setup Menu allows configuration of the touchpanel
settings for Ethernet communications.
Ethernet
Press the Adapters button to access the “Ethernet Setup” window. To save any
changes, use the Save & Reboot button on the Setup Menu. The Ethernet address
and mask are displayed on this screen.
“Ethernet Setup” Window
NOTE: The “ASIX AX88772 USB 2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter” line in the
“Ethernet Setup” window is seen only when the TPMC-8X is mounted on the
optional (TPMC-8X-DS) Docking Station/Charger.
NOTE: When the TPMC-8X is mounted on the optional Docking Station/Charger
and the wired LAN connection is used, the touchpanel auto-switches to wired
Ethernet communications. When the TPMC-8X is removed from the Docking
Station/Charger, it will seamlessly switch over to WiFi. Docking Station/Charger
must be using AC power pack for its LAN and USB ports to function.
Click Configure to open the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window.
This window displays the connection and related required items.
NOTE: The link at the bottom of the window which says “Learn about setting up a
wireless network configuration” is not supported at this time.
From here you can add or remove wireless access points (WAPs) or routers. To view
wireless networks being accessed or scan for access points, click View Wireless Networks to view the “Wireless Network Connection” window.
Click Refresh network list to scan for available access points.
The TPMC-8X is already configured for DHCP. To establish static processing or to
switch between DHCP and static IP, use the General tab of the “Wireless Network
Connections” window (refer to picture on page 24), select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Click Set up a wireless network for a home or small office to start the Wireless Network Setup Wizard.
The Wireless Network Setup Wizard will create a network with the Network Authentication value set to Open. If your Wireless Access Point is configured with a
value other than Open, you must set this value manually, using the Wireless Networks tab of the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window (refer to
picture on page 25).
To manually configure your Wireless Access Point, perform the following
procedure:
1. In the Preferred Networks section of the window, select your network and
click Properties to open the “Properties” window for your network.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is a set of protocols that
defines how to transfer data between two computers. TCP monitors and ensures
correct transfer of data. IP receives the data from TCP, breaks it up into packets, and
ships it off to a network. The IP address is a unique number consisting of four parts
separated by dots, e.g., 165.113.245.2.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol for assigning dynamic
IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a
different IP address every time it connects to the network. In some systems, the IP
address of the device can even change while it is still connected. DHCP also supports
a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses.
Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the software keeps
track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage the task. New
computers can be added to a network without manually assigning each one a unique
IP address.
IP Table
Edit, remove or enter a control system’s IP address in the IP table to enable
communication between the touchpanel and a control system. The touchpanel can
communicate with multiple control systems.
For more information on IP tables, refer to the latest version of the Crestron 2-Series
Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256), which is available from the Crestron
website (http://www.crestron.com/manuals
The IP ID is the ID number that is used to identify the touchpanel in the control
system’s IP table. The IP ID should match the IP ID set in the SIMPL Windows
program.
Identity
Press Identity to open the “Network ID” window. The “Network ID” window
displays the hostname and workgroup that identify the touchpanel on the network.
The hostname may be used when transferring a program over Ethernet using
Crestron Toolbox. This window permits editing of the hostname and workgroup.
“Network ID” Window
NOTE: The hostname is required for Ethernet communication.
Sharing
Press Sharing to open the “Configure Shared Folders” window. This window is used
to set up shared folders. Sharing enables remote computers to view and/or modify
files stored on the touchpanel.
Click Add New Share… to browse and add directories with permission to read only
or read/write. Click Close after adding all folders to be shared.
Battery Details
The Battery section of the Setup Menu contains a bar graph showing the amount of
charge in the internal battery as well as indicators to show when the battery is
charging and when the TPMC-8X is connected to an AC line.
Standby Timeout Details
The Standby Timeout function turns off the backlight when the touchpanel is inactive
for a specified time. Use the Up and Down buttons to set the Standby Timeout from
0 through 120 minutes, where 0 disables the timeout. Touch the screen to reactivate
the touchpanel from standby mode. When the touchpanel is reactivated, the last
screen to be displayed reappears.
NOTE: The softkeys and hardbuttons will still function when the touchpanel is in
standby mode but will not cause it to awaken from standby. You must touch the
screen to reactivate the touchpanel.
Power Down Timeout Details
The Power Down Timeout function turns off the touchpanel display, shuts off WiFi
and puts the processor to “sleep” when the touchpanel is inactive for a specified
time. Use the Up and Down buttons to set the Power Down Timeout from 0 through
120 minutes, where 0 disables the timeout.
The power button (on the left side of the TPMC-8X) can also be used to manually
put the touchpanel into power down mode. Press and release the power button to
enter power down mode. Use the power button to activate the touchpanel from
power down mode. When the touchpanel is activated, the first page of the project
appears.
NOTE: When the panel is powered down, it will take less than 10 seconds to power
up and respond to a button press. There is no delay from Standby mode.
NOTE: If the external AC power pack is attached to the touchpanel and plugged
into an active AC receptacle or if the touchpanel is resting in the docking station and
plugged into an active AC receptacle, the panel does not power down when the
Power Down Timeout is achieved. Note that the purpose of this timeout is to
maximize battery life. Standby Timeout still functions.
The WiFi section of the Setup Menu contains a bar graph showing the strength of the
WiFi signal as well as an indicator to show when the TPMC-8X is communicating
with a wireless access point (WAP). SSID, Mac and IP addresses are also shown.
Docking Station Details
The Docking Station section of the Setup Menu has an indicator to show when the
TPMC-8X is connected to Ethernet via the docking station. Mac and IP addresses are
also shown.
Screen Brightness Details
The Screen Brightness can be varied from 0 to 100. To increase the brightness, press
Up. To decrease the brightness, press Down. Lower brightness settings extend
battery life.
Save & Reboot and Shut Down Details
To save any changes and reboot the touchpanel, press Save & Reboot, located in the
lower right section of the Setup Menu.
To turn off the touchpanel, press Shut Down, located in the lower right section of
the Setup Menu. This is the recommended method for shutting down the touchpanel.
After the touchpanel has shut down, the power supply can be safely removed from
the touchpanel.
Ventilation
Connect the Device
Exit Details
Press Exit to leave the Setup Menu and return to the project. If no project has been
loaded, the touchpanel will display an error message and return to the Setup Menu.
Hardware Hookup
The TPMC-8X should be used in a well-ventilated area.
To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the
environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications.
When making connections to the TPMC-8X, consider the following:
• Use the included Crestron power supply for these devices.
* These connectors are optional for powering the device.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive pressure to the touchscreen display during
handling. Doing so can crack the screen and damage the touchpanel.
CAUTION: The antenna for the TPMC-8X is located within the Compact Flash
card slot. Use care when removing the cover to avoid damage to the antenna.
NOTE: When inserting a Compact Flash card, orient the card so that the small lip at
the top of the card is facing away from the touchpanel.
Recommended Cleaning
Keep the surface of the touchscreen free of dirt, dust or other materials that could
degrade optical properties. Long-term contact with abrasive materials can scratch the
surface, which may detrimentally affect image quality.
For best cleaning results use a clean, damp, non-abrasive cloth with any
commercially available non-ammonia glass cleaner. Bezels may not provide a
complete watertight seal. Therefore, apply cleaning solution to the cloth rather than
the surface of the touchscreen. Wipe touchscreen clean and avoid getting moisture
beneath the bezels.
Have a question or comment about Crestron software?
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help
section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have
submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com.
First-time users will need to establish a user account.
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC
NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use the latest software to take advantage of
the most recently released features. The latest software is available from the Crestron
website.
Crestron has developed an assortment of Windows-based software tools to support
a controlled system. The following are the minimum recommended software
versions for the PC:
Software
TASK REQUIRED SOFTWARE VERSION
Program control system to
operate TPMC-8X.
Upload projects and firmware. Crestron Toolbox 1.4 or later.
For graphical touchscreen
design.
Program with simple wizards for
systems using a TPMC-8X
(optional but recommended).
SIMPL Windows version 2.07.37 or later;
Also requires Crestron Database version
18.2.4 or later.
Crestron VisionTools® Pro-e version 3.6.0.8
or later.
Crestron SystemBuilder™ version 2.0 or
later with SystemBuilder Templates version
2.0 or later. Refer to software release notes
or Crestron website for other required
Crestron software packages.
Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder
Crestron SystemBuilder is the easiest method of programming but does not offer as
much flexibility as SIMPL Windows. For additional details, download
SystemBuilder from the Crestron website and examine the extensive help file.
Programming with SIMPL Windows
NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to program the TPMC-8X, it is
recommended to use SystemBuilder for configuring the system.
NOTE: In the following description, the MC2E control system is used. However,
any 2-Series processor that is e-control enabled can be used.
SIMPL Windows is Crestron’s premier software for programming Crestron control
systems. It is organized into two separate but equally important “Managers”.
Configuration Manager is the view where programmers “build” a Crestron control
system by selecting hardware from the Device Library.
• To incorporate the TPMC-8X into the system, drag the TPMC-8X from the
Touchpanels | Touchpanels (Ethernet) folder of the Device Library and drop
it in the System Views.
Locating the TPMC-8X in the Device Library
• The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate
slot with a default IP ID as shown in the following illustration.
C2Net Device, Slot 8
• Additional TPMC-8X devices are assigned different IP ID numbers as they
are added.
• If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window
and change the IP ID, as shown in the following figure.
• The ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program must match the IP
ID of each unit.
Program Manager is the view where programmers “program” a Crestron control
system by assigning signals to symbols. The symbol can be viewed by double
clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View. Each signal in the symbol is
described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1).
Programming with VisionTools Pro-e
Touchpanel screens should be created in VisionTools Pro-e to allow accessing the
embedded applications, switching of source signals to desired outputs as well as
selection of the system mode. There are no special programming requirements to use
the functions of the TPMC-8X in a room-control system.
Multi-Mode Objects
The single most-advanced VT Pro-e high-performance programming technique
involving the TPMC-8X is the concept of multi-mode objects. A multi-mode object
(i.e. button, legend, etc.) is an object drawn on a VT Pro-e page that can have one or
more active and inactive visible settings (modes).
For examples, refer to http://www.crestron.com/exampleprograms
multi-mode object examples. This file contains the VT Pro-e touchpanel files and
SIMPL Windows files that illustrate the high-performance capabilities of multi-mode
objects.
and search for
WAV File Audio Messages
The TPMC-8X touchpanels are capable of playing audio messages as system
prompts and responses. These files are recorded as WAV files on a PC using an
audio utility such as Sound Recorder that is packaged with Microsoft Windows
95/98/Me/XP/NT/ 2000™. Files from other sources may also be converted to an
acceptable format by using this or a similar utility. Many other audio utilities are
available commercially or as shareware. The TPMC-8X touchpanels accept the
following WAV file format: PCM, 8 – 44.1 kHz, mono & stereo, 8 & 16 bit. For
more information about how to use Sound Recorder, refer to its User’s Guide and
extensive help information provided with the software. Also refer to the help file in
VT Pro-e to learn how to use its audio tool, Sound Manager, to attach WAV files to a
touchpanel project.
Pre-recorded WAV files for voice prompts and responses are available from
Crestron. These files can be stored into and programmed for use in the touchpanel
directly or may be edited with the Sound Recorder. For example, the individual files
can be combined to create custom messages.
NOTE: Touchpanel WAV files can be obtained from the Wave LC Library of the
Crestron FTP site.
Bit Depth and File Size
A bit depth refers to the number of memory bits used to store color data for each
pixel in a raster image. A touchpanel raster image consists of a rectangular grid of
picture elements (pixels). Each pixel uses the same amount of memory to store its
color data. The amount of memory is called the bit depth of the image.
Greater bit depths are required to represent finer gradations of color. Increasing bit
depth necessarily increases file size. A black and white drawing requires only one bit
per pixel to store all the available color information. Using a 32-bit per pixel bit
depth for a black and white image increases the file size 32 times without adding
anything to the black and white image quality.
In an 8-bit per pixel system, the associated 8-bits of video memory for every screen
pixel contain a value referring to a location in an 8-bit color table. In this way any
one of the specific 256 color table locations is assigned to a pixel.
A 16-bit highcolor system is considered sufficient to provide life-like colors. It is
encoded using 5-bits to represent red, 5-bits to represent blue and (since the human
eye is more sensitive to the color green) 6-bits to represent 64 levels of green. These
can therefore be combined to provide 65,536 mixed colors (32 x 32 x 64 = 65,536).
In a 24-bit graphics display, the video memory allocates 24 bits for each pixel on the
screen enabling each pixel to take on any one of a possible 16.7 million colors. Each
24-bit value is composed of 8-bits for red, 8-bits for green and 8-bits for blue. These
triplets of 8-bit values are also referred to as the red, green and blue color planes. A
24-bit image is actually composed of three component images which combine to
create the truecolor picture. The reason this is called truecolor is that this is near the
maximum number of colors the human eye is able to detect.
Truecolor images are sometimes represented by a 32-bit value. The extra 8-bits do
not enhance the precision of the color representation but act as an alpha channel that
represents pixel translucence. The 32-bit truecolor has become popular on the
computer desktop to provide effects such as translucent windows, fading menus and
shadows.
In graphics intensive applications such as touchpanels, raising or lowering the color
depth of the displayed graphics can achieve a balance of performance and quality.
Lower color depths do not require as much frame buffer memory or display
bandwidth, allowing them to be generated and displayed more quickly. Increasing
color depth results in higher color quality at the expense of display speed and
responsiveness. By using mostly 8-bit or 16-bit graphics and holding the
32-bit graphics to a minimum (e.g. for a family photo, etc.), you can create a
sophisticated project that will fit in the memory space provided and have the
touchpanel remain very responsive.
When creating a VT Pro-e project you can elect to compress and reduce the image
size in the “Page Properties” window for the entire page and/or perform the same
function of reducing the image size using the “Image Properties” window. A
reduction in image size will save a considerable amount of memory space for your
project.
In VT Pro-e, the Compress checkbox permits the image to be compressed when
compiling. The 16 Bits checkbox converts a 24-bit or 32-bit image to 16 bits. This
conversion to a 16-bit image may cause the loss of some subtle shading. To
compensate for this, use the dithering to simulate the original shading. Various
dithering types are available. Refer to the following illustrations.
VT Pro-e “Page Properties” Window – Bit Depth Selection VT Pro-e “Image Properties” Window – Bit Depth Selection
MultiByte International Characters
Most languages use a single byte of eight bits to represent a character, e.g. English,
French, German, Hebrew, Russian, Thai, etc.
Multibyte character fonts require more than the usual eight bits to specify a
character. This occurs when a language has more than 256 characters (2
8
) in a font.
For example, Chinese fonts contain several thousand characters. Other multibyte
languages include Japanese and Korean.
There are two separate applications with multibyte characters – static text on buttons
and indirect text on buttons. No Isys i/O touchpanel firmware changes are required in
either case.
Indirect text on a button is entered in VT Pro-e and the actual string to be displayed
is entered in SIMPL Windows. As of this publication date only completely single
byte or completely multibyte strings may be entered or they will not be compiled
correctly in SIMPL Windows. In other words, you cannot enter Chinese characters
interspersed with numbers. You can enter Chinese characters or numbers in separate
strings or you can pad each number with “\x00” to make it multibyte and then
combine it with Chinese characters in the same string.
Of course you can always use the workaround of showing a graphic that displays the
string but it is not dynamic. To compile and use multibyte characters it is essential
that the operating system understand the language. Windows XP is available in many
international languages and add-on software is available for other versions of
Windows.
Example Program
An example program for the TPMC-8X is available from the Crestron website
(http://www.crestron.com/exampleprograms).
Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device
contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features.
However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish
communication.
Establishing Communication
Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the TPMC-8X; refer to the Crestron
Toolbox help file for details. There is a single method of communication: TCP/IP
communication.
NOTE: Required for operation with a Crestron control system.
Ethernet Communication
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
WIRELESS ETHERNET
WIRELESS
(OR WIRED USING
ETHERNET
OPTIONAL DOCKING
STATION/CHARGER)
TPMC-8X
• Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway of the TPMC-8X in
the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window (refer to “Ethernet”
which begins on page 23).
• Confirm Ethernet connections between TPMC-8X and PC.
• Use the Address Book in the Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
TPMC-8X with the TPMC-8X’s TCP/IP communication parameters.
• Display the “System Info” window (click the
icon) and select the
TPMC-8X entry.
• Use the Crestron Toolbox to create the TPMC-8X IP table.
Select Functions | IP Table Setup. ⇒
⇒ ⇒ Add, modify or delete entries in the IP table. The TPMC-8X can
have only one IP table entry.
A defined IP table can be saved to a file or sent to the device.
• Edit the control system’s IP table to include an entry for the TPMC-8X. The
entry should list the TPMC-8X’s IP ID (specified on the TPMC-8X’s IP
table) and the internal gateway IP address 127.0.0.1.
• To prevent interference with other 802.11 devices that may be operating
nearby, channels should be adequately spaced when configuring your
wireless network; channels 1, 6 and 11 are the only non-overlapping
channels. Refer to the information supplied with the WAP for instructions
concerning channel selection.
The internal and external batteries can be charged by using the included AC power
pack or by connecting the TPMC-8X to the optional Docking Station/Charger
(TPMC-8X-DS) when it is connected to AC power.
The TPMC-8X has four power modes: On, Standby, Power Down and Off. Refer to
the following table for details.
TPMC-8X Power Modes
POWER MODE DETAILS
On
Standby
Power Down
Off
* Standby, power down and power off modes can also be initiated using reserve join numbers in
VisionTools Pro-e and the Device Extender function in SIMPL Windows. For details, refer to the
respective help files in these programs.
Normal operating mode. Initiated with
power button on left side of touchpanel.
Backlight is turned off to conserve battery
power but WiFi and processor are still on
and hardbuttons and softkeys are still
functional. Initiated with Standby Timeout
function from the Setup Menu.* Touch the
screen to reactivate the TPMC-8X from
standby mode.
Backlight is turned off, WiFi is turned off
and the internal processor is put into “sleep”
mode to conserve battery power. Initiated
with Power Down Timeout function from the
Setup Menu or by momentarily pressing the
power button on the left side of the
touchpanel.* The TPMC-8X can be
activated from power down mode by
pressing the power button on the left side of
the touchpanel.
All power is off. Can be initiated by pressing
the power button on the left side of the
touchpanel and holding it for four seconds.
However, the recommended method for
shutting down the touchpanel is to press
the Shut Down button on the Setup Menu.*
Since the TPMC-8X does not use a traditional hard drive but rather an image that
gets restored every time the touchpanel is rebooted, any virus infection is cleared
immediately after a reboot. However, using the currently available tools and
techniques, Crestron has provided an infrastructure that protects against possible
virus infections.
1. Executables/Scripts brought in on external media
The implementation of the TPMC-8X has restrictions on starting any application
or script. The only applications that can be started are those allowed by Crestron
and these can only be started from the Crestron project.
2. Downloaded Program/Script
The browser is customized in such a way that files cannot be downloaded. The
only files the browser can open are the files it has plug-ins for, such as PDF, etc.
The user cannot change the options, as this dialog box has been disabled.
3. Browser Hijack and Browser vulnerability
Crestron has patched all currently known hijacks and vulnerabilities. Future
updates can be downloaded from the Crestron website.
4. Email Viruses
There is no e-mail client installed on the TPMC-8X, so email-based viruses
cannot be executed.
5. Viruses that attack web/FTP servers
The TPMC-8X does not run a web or FTP server and is therefore not listening to
port 21 or 80. The only ports the system listens to are the ports registered to
Crestron.
6. Virus from other machines on the network
Since drives on the TPMC-8X can be shared on the network, it is possible that a
virus can write itself to files/folders on these shares. Our recommendation
therefore is to share as "Read-Only," so that viruses cannot attach themselves to
files on the TPMC-8X.
7. ActiveX and Java
The TPMC-8X has ActiveX disabled and has no Java Virtual Machine installed.
These applets cannot run on the TPMC-8X.
NOTE: While browsing the Internet with the TPMC-8X, clicking on a link may
cause a message box titled "Restrictions" to appear that contains the text "This
operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please
contact your system administrator." If this message appears, checking Enable Popup
Windows in the “Embedded Apps” section of the Setup Menu may correct this error.
Other restrictions may also cause this error, so this may not prevent all occurrences.
NOTE: Security settings and restrictions can be changed via the Embed Apps
button on the Setup Menu. Refer to “Embed Apps (Embedded Applications)” on
page 19 for details.
The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If
further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service
representative.
TPMC-8X Troubleshooting
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Touchpanel does
not turn on.
Cannot upload VT
Pro-e project or
firmware from
Toolbox via WiFi.
TPMC-8X does
not show
feedback and/or
does not control
any devices.
Battery was not charged
or is discharged.
TPMC-8X is off, in
power down mode or
has no power.
No WAPs
defined/selected on the
TPMC-8X.
No IP address
configured/obtained on
the TPMC-8X.
TPMC-8X is out of
range or has poor
access to the WAPs.
No WAPs
defined/selected on the
TPMC-8X.
Place the TPMC-8X on the
docking station and charge
the battery using the provided
power pack.
Verify that TPMC-8X has
power and is on or in standby
mode.
Refer to the “Ethernet”
section of this guide, which
begins on page 23 to
define/select WAPs.
Refer to “Ethernet” which
begins on page 23 to define
IP addresses. If the TPMC-8X
is set up to use DHCP (not
recommended), you can use
the WAP window box to verity
the IP address provided. If
the number is invalid for your
subnet or no number is
present, verify that the DHCP
server is working properly.
The TPMC-8X is out of range
of the WAP or is experiencing
interference. Refer to the
WAP documentation for
instructions on setting up a
wireless network with
minimum interference and no
dead spots.
Refer to the “Ethernet”
section of this guide, which
begins on page 23 to
define/select WAPs.
TPMC-8X does
not show
feedback and/or
does not control
any devices.
(Continued)
TMPC-8X shows
unexpected or
intermittent
feedback and/or
has intermittent
device control.
TPMC-8X boots
up in setup
screens every
time.
No IP address
configured/obtained on
the TPMC-8X.
Invalid control system IP
address / IP ID set up
on TPMC-8X.
TPMC-8X is out of
range or has poor
access to the WAPs.
TPMC-8X is out of
range or has poor
access to the WAPs.
Invalid VT Pro-e project
or no VT Pro-e project is
loaded.
Refer to “Ethernet” which
begins on page 23 to define
IP addresses. If the TPMC-8X
is set up to use DHCP (not
recommended), you can use
the WAP window box to verity
the IP address provided. If
the number is invalid for your
subnet or no number is
present, verify that the DHCP
server is working properly.
The IP address (or host
name) for the control system
is invalid or the IP ID does not
match the one defined in the
SIMPL program. Refer to “IP
Table” on page 28 to define
IP addresses.
The TPMC-8X is out of range
of the WAP or is experiencing
interference. Refer to the
WAP documentation for
instructions on setting up a
wireless network with
minimum interference and no
dead spots.
The TPMC-8X is out of range
of the WAP or is experiencing
interference. Refer to the
WAP documentation for
instructions on setting up a
wireless network with
minimum interference and no
dead spots.
Load/reload VT Pro-e project
using the Toolbox.
Reference Documents
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). This link will provide a list
of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number.
List of Related Reference Documents
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o NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITH ALL
FAULTS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND
EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY
AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE
SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.
o No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROBHIBITED BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING
FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS
LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO
EVEN SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY
DOLLARS (U.S. $250.00).
o Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer,
decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by
applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
o SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may permanently transfer rights
under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to this
EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.
o EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. You
agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S.
Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other
governments. For additional information, see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting
• Limited Use of Particular SOFTWARE Services. Provided that the DEVICE continues to comply with the terms of the
“Restricted Functionality” paragraph below, without limiting the number of computers or other electronic devices that might
connect to the DEVICE to access or utilize other software or SOFTWARE services on the DEVICE, you may permit a
maximum of ten (10) computers or other electronic devices to connect to the DEVICE to utilize the services of the
SOFTWARE for (a) file and print services, (b) Internet information services, and/or (c) remote access (including connection
sharing). The ten (10) connections maximum includes any indirect connections made through “multiplexing” or other
software or hardware which pools or aggregates connections.
• If you use the DEVICE to access or utilize the services or functionality of Microsoft Windows Server products (such as
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 (all editions) or Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (all editions)), or use the DEVICE to
permit workstation or computing devices to access or utilize the services or functionality of Microsoft Windows Server
products, you may be required to obtain a Client Access License for the DEVICE and/or each such workstation or
computing device. Please refer to the End-User License Agreement for your Microsoft Windows Server product for
additional information.
• Restricted Deployment. The SOFTWARE is not designed or intended for use or resale in hazardous environments
requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems,
air traffic control, or other devices or systems in which a malfunction of the SOFTWARE would result in foreseeable risk of
injury or death to the operator of the device or system, or to others.
• Restricted Functionality. You are licensed to use the SOFTWARE to provide only the limited functionality (specific tasks
or processes) for which the DEVICE has been designed and marketed by Crestron. This license specifically prohibits any
other use of the SOFTWARE, or inclusion of additional software programs or functions, on the DEVICE. Subject to the
terms of the “Limited Use of Particular Services” paragraph above, you may use the SOFTWARE on the DEVICE to
interact with other computers or electronic devices.
• Maximum Number of Processors. The SOFTWARE may not be used by more than two (2) processors at any one time on
the DEVICE.
• Remote Boot Feature. Your DEVICE may be enabled with a Remote Boot feature which includes Remote Boot Installation
Services tool. You may use the Remote Boot Installation Services tool only to deploy the SOFTWARE to one or more
DEVICEs on which you are licensed to run the SOFTWARE (i.e. DEVICEs to which the appropriate Certificate of
Authenticity is affixed). Please refer to the DEVICE documentation, if provided with your DEVICE, or contact Crestron for
additional information.
• Security Updates. Content providers are using the digital rights management technology (“Microsoft DRM”) contained in
this SOFTWARE to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including
copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. Owners of such Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may, from
time to time, request MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their subsidiaries to provide security related updates to the Microsoft
DRM components of the SOFTWARE (“Security Updates”) that may affect your ability to copy, display, and/or play Secure
Content through Microsoft software or third-party applications that utilize Microsoft DRM. You therefore agree that, if you
elect to download a license from the Internet, which enables our use of Secure Content, MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their
subsidiaries may, in conjunction with such license, also download onto your DEVICE such Security Updates that a Secure
Content Owner has requested that MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their subsidiaries distribute. MS, Microsoft Corporation, or
their subsidiaries will not retrieve any personally identifiable information, or any other information, from your DEVICE by
downloading such Security Updates.
• NetMeeting/Remote Assistance/Remote Desktop Features. The SOFTWARE may contain NetMeeting, Remote
Assistance, and Remote Desktop technologies that enable the SOFTWARE or other applications installed on the Device to
be used remotely between two or more computing devices, even if the SOFTWARE or application is installed on only one
Device. You may use NetMeeting, Remote Assistance, and Remote Desktop with all Microsoft products; provided,
however, use of these technologies with certain Microsoft products may require an additional license. For both Microsoft
products and non-Microsoft products, you should consult the license agreement accompanying the applicable product or
contact the applicable licensor to determine whether use of NetMeeting, Remote Assistance, or Remote Desktop is permitted
without an additional license.
• Consent to Use of Data. You agree that MS, Microsoft Corporation, and their affiliates may collect and use technical
information gathered in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE. MS, Microsoft
Corporation, and their affiliates may use this information solely to improve their products or to provide customized services
or technologies to you. MS, Microsoft Corporation, and their affiliates may disclose this information to others, but not in a
form that personally identifies you.
• Internet Gaming/Update Features. If the SOFTWARE provides, and you choose to utilize, the Internet gaming or update
features within the SOFTWARE, it is necessary to use certain computer system, hardware, and software information to
implement the features. By using these features, you explicitly authorize MS, Microsoft Corporation, and/or their designated
agent to use this information solely to improve their products or to provide customized services or technologies to you. MS
or Microsoft Corporation may disclose this information to others, but not in a form that personally identifies you.
• Internet –Based Services Components. The SOFTWARE may contain components that enable and facilitate the use of
certain Internet-based services. You acknowledge and agree that MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates may
automatically check the version of the SOFTWARE and/or its components that you are utilizing and may provide upgrades
or supplements to the SOFTWARE that may be automatically downloaded to your Device.
• Links to Third-Party Sites. The SOFTWARE may provide you with the ability to link to third-party sites through the use
of the SOFTWARE. The third-party sites are not under the control of MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates. Neither
MS nor Microsoft Corporation nor their affiliates are responsible for (i) the contents of any third-party sites, any links
contained in third-party sites, or any changes or updates to third-party sites, or (ii) webcasting or any other form of
transmission received from any third-party sites. If the SOFTWARE provides links to third-party sites, those links are
provided to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply an endorsement of the third-party site
by MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates.
• Additional Software/Services. The SOFTWARE may permit Crestron, MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates to
provide or make available to you SOFTWARE updates, supplements, add-on components, or Internet-based services
components of the SOFTWARE after the date you obtain your initial copy of the SOFTWARE (“Supplemental
Components”).
o If Crestron provides or makes available to you Supplemental Components and no other EULA terms are provided
along with the Supplemental Components, then the terms of this EULA shall apply.
o If MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates make available Supplemental Components, and no other EULA
terms are provided, then the terms of this EULA shall apply, except that the MS, Microsoft Corporation, or affiliate
entity providing the Supplemental Components(s) shall be the licensor of the Supplemental Component(s).
Crestron, MS, Microsoft Corporation, and their affiliates reserve the right to discontinue any Internet-based
services provided to you or made available to you through the use of the SOFTWARE.
This EULA does not grant you any rights to use the Windows Media Format Software Development Kit (“WMFSDK”)
components contained in the SOFTWARE to develop a software application that uses Windows Media technology. If you wish
to use the WMFSDK to develop such an application, visit htt://msdn.Microsoft.com/workshop/imedia/windowsmedia/sdk/
wmsdk.asp, accept a separate license for the WMFSDK, download the appropriate WMFSDK, and install it on your system.