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Starter’s Guide

Manual de inicio

Guide de démarrage

RFX9400

RFX9400 Starter’s Guide

RFX9400

Starter’s Guide

Manual de inicio

Guide de démarrage

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RFX9400 Starter’s Guide

Contents

Before You Start..............................................2

Unpacking the Extender Configuring the Extender

Stand-alone Connection Network Connection

Installing the Extender

Connecting the Extender to AV-equipment

Stand-alone Mode

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Support..........................................................7

Troubleshooting Firmware Update

Specifications IFU Approbation / Safety Content RFX9400

FCC Compliancy Regulations According to R&TTE

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Network Mode

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Before You Start

The Pronto Wireless Extender is an important element of the Pronto System and makes it possible to control AV-equipment via RF in the entire house. In order to use the Extender in a wireless Pronto Network:

• Configure the Extender: connect it to the PC and use the Configuration Tool.

• Install the Extender: connect it to external AV-equipment, like a TV or receiver.

The Extender can be used in two ways:

Stand-alone Mode

This is the so-called ‘Ad-Hoc Mode’: a router is not required.

Stand-alone Advantages:

• The Extender is easily configured and installed.

• It operates independently from other networks and network settings.

Refer to the chapter ‘Stand-alone Connection’ on page 4 to configure the Extender in Stand-alone Mode.

Note If you want to use the Escient Fireball audio server in combination with one or more Extenders,

the Extenders have to be configured in Network Mode.

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Network Mode

This is the so-called ‘Infrastructure Mode’: the Extender is used in a network with a router.

Network Advantages:

•A network allows the use of repeaters, which enlarges the range of the Pronto System.

• When using a dedicated Pronto Network, the Extender can operate independently from settings in other networks.

• The Extender in Network Mode can be given a fixed IP address, which increases reliability.

• The network connection can be encrypted.

Refer to the chapter ‘Network Connection’ on page 4 to configure the Extender in Network Mode.

Note An Extender that has been configured in Stand-alone Mode can always be reconfigured for use

in Network Mode and vice versa. You can use up to 16 different Extenders in the same Pronto Network.

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Unpacking the Extender

Pronto Wireless Extender

Front Panel

Power LED

WiFi LED

Ethernet LED

Busy LED

Back Panel

Power input

4 dipswitches for the IR outputs

Antenna

Stand-alone/ Network switch

Configuration switch

• In Stand-alone Mode: changes the RF channel.

• In Network Mode: indicates the connection type.

4 IR outputs

(RJ45)

Power Adapter Configuration Cable

Crossed Ethernet cable

Extender ID switchEthernet input

2 Dual IR Emitters

2 Mini-jack IR Cables

Configuring the Extender

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Note Before you start configuring the Extender, check if there are any firmware updates available in

the Downloads section on www.pronto.philips.com. Refer to the chapter ‘Firmware Update’ on page 9 for further details.

Stand-alone Connection

To configure the Stand-alone Extender:

1 Plug in the Extender’s power adapter.

The Extender will start up. When start-up has finished, the Power and WiFi LEDs are green.

2 Use the default switch settings of the Extender:

Stand-alone/Network Stand-alone

Configuration switch 1

Extender ID 0

Note • If there is already an Extender with ID 0, set the Extender ID switch to an ID that is not

used yet.

• If there is any interference with other products in or around the house, the Configuration switch can be set to a different RF channel.

•Make sure the same Extender ID and RF channel are used on the Extender and the Pronto Control Panel.

3 Configure the Control Panel’s configuration file so that the Control Panel can work

with the Extender. For more details, refer to the ProntoEdit Professional Online Help.

Network Connection

In the case of a network connection, the Extender is made part of the wireless Pronto Network. There are two ways to use the Extender in a network:

• Wired connection

Straight Ethernet Cable

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• Wireless connection

Extender

Router

Wireless Access Point

Control Panel

Wireless Access Point

Control Panel

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To configure the Network Extender:

Extender Configuration

cable

1 Connect the Extender to the PC with the

configuration cable (this is the crossed Ethernet cable enclosed).

2 Set the switches correctly:

Stand-alone/Network Network

Configuration switch 2

Extender ID 0

Note • If there is already an Extender with ID 0, set the Extender ID switch to an ID that is not

used yet.

•Make sure the same Extender ID is used on the Extender and the Pronto Control Panel.

3 Plug in the Extender’s power adapter.

The Extender will start up. After startup, the Power and Ethernet LEDs are green and the Busy LED is red/green blinking.

4 Open the browser. 5 Type the IP address of the Extender (printed on the bottom of the Extender) in the

address bar of the browser.

The Configuration Tool opens in the browser.

6 Follow the onscreen instructions and make sure you have the following information at

hand:

• If the Extender will be connected wirelessly to the Pronto Network: the SSID and encryption settings.

• If the Extender will be operating with a fixed IP address: the IP address, netmask and default gateway.

Tip To ensure optimal performance, use a dedicated network for all Pronto communication.

This makes the Pronto Network independent from other network traffic and changes in network settings.

7 Disconnect the Extender from the PC. 8 Connect the Extender to the Pronto Network:

• For a wired connection, connect the Extender to the router by means of a straight Ethernet cable.

• For a wireless connection, you do not need to connect any more cables.

9 Set the switches correctly:

Stand-alone/Network Network

Configuration switch 1

Extender ID 0

The Extender will restart. After startup,

• In a wired network connection, the Power and Ethernet LEDs are green and the Busy LED blinks green when it’s processing a code or a macro from the Control Panel.

• In a wireless network connection, the Power and WiFi LEDs are green and the Busy LED

blinks green when it’s processing a code or a macro from the Control Panel.

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Configuring the Extender through a Router

When the Extender is already installed and connected to external AV-equipment, it is possible to configure it through a router.

1 Connect the Extender to the router, and the router to the PC, as indicated below.

Straight Ethernet cable

Extender

Router

2 Set the Extender’s Configuration switch to 3. 3 Open the ProntoEdit Professional on the PC. 4 In the Tools menu, select Extender Discovery.

The Extender Discovery tool appears, with a list of all the detected Extenders in the Pronto Network.

5 Select the Extender that you want to configure and click on the Configure button.

The Configuration Tool opens in the browser.

6 Finalize the configuration, as described in the instructions on page 5.

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Installing the Extender

Warning Keep the Extender away from heat sources such as amplifiers.

Before connecting the Extender to external AV-equipment, make sure that the antenna is placed correctly.

Place the antenna in an upright position.

Connecting the Extender to AV-equipment

To connect the Extender to AV-equipment, use one of the following cables enclosed with the Extender:

•a Dual IR emitter;

Insert the mini-jack connector of the Dual IR emitter in the IR output of the Extender.

Attach the emitter to the infrared receiver of the AVcomponent.

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•a mini-jack IR cable.

Insert one mini-jack connector of the mini-jack cable in the IR output of the Extender.

Insert the other mini-jack connector in the AV-component.

Adjusting the Power Level of the IR Outputs

At the back of the Extender, there are 4 dipswitches, one for each IR output. Use these dipswitches to configure the power level of the Dual IR emitters and the mini-jack cables.

For example, flip the dipswitch down to lower the power level when the Extender is connected to an external IR bus system.

Support

Troubleshooting

What Do the LEDs Indicate?

LEDs

Colors Green blinking

Green

Red/green blinking

Red

Red blinking

There is an IP conflict

There is another AV-component in the network that is using the same fixed IP address as the Extender. Change the IP address of the Extender in the Configuration Tool.

If the problem persists, check the router settings.

The IP address cannot be determined

• When using the Extender: make sure that the Extender is connected to the router with a straight

Ethernet cable.

Ethernet LED WiFi LED Busy LED

The Extender’s IP address is being determined.

The Extender is functioning normally.

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Refer to the topic ‘There is an IP conflict’ on page 7.

Refer to the topic ‘The IP address cannot be determined’ on page 7.

The Extender’s IP address is being determined.

The Extender is functioning normally.

– The Extender is being

Refer to the topic ‘The Extender cannot

communicate with the wireless network’ on page 8.

The Extender is busy processing a short code or macro from the Control Panel.

The Extender is busy processing a long macro from the Control Panel.

configured. Refer to the topic ‘There are

duplicate Extender IDs’

on page 8. The Extender is starting up.

Wait until startup has finished.

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• When configuring the Extender: make sure the PC is not using a fixed IP address but is using

DHCP instead.

•Make sure the router is switched on. If the router is using DHCP, the Extender’s IP address cannot be determined. Make sure to use the correct network settings on the router.

The Extender cannot communicate with the wireless network

The WiFi LED is red

•Make sure that the Extender is in range of the Wireless Access Point.

•Make sure that you filled in the correct secret in the Configuration Tool.

• Add the Extender’s MAC address to the router’s list of accepted MAC addresses.

The WiFi LED is red blinking

• Check the router’s network settings and make sure that it can operate with the Extender.

• If the LED doesn’t stop blinking, unplug the power adapter, wait a few seconds, and plug it in again.

Finding the Exact Location of an AV-component’s IR Receiver

1 Remove the protective tape of the Dual IR emitters. 2 Set the Dual IR emitters to the minimal power level, and hold the adhesive side of one

of the emitters 0.4 - 0.8 inch / 1 - 2 cm in front of the AV-component.

3 Make sure the Control Panel is configured to operate with the AV-component. 4 Move the emitter across the front panel of the AV-component, and at the same time,

send commands with the Control Panel to the AV-component.

Take note of when the AV-component reacts to the IR signals of the emitter.

5 When the AV-component reacts, position the emitter in that place.

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Operating AV-components with the Extender

The AV-components do not respond to commands from the Extender

• Check if the Busy LED blinks green when you send a command with the Control Panel. If the Busy LED does not blink, the Extender is not receiving commands from the Control Panel;

•Make sure that the Control Panel is configured correctly in ProntoEdit Professional;

•Make sure that the Extender is configured correctly in the Configuration Tool and connected properly to the AV-components;

•Make sure that the switches on the Extender are set correctly.

•Make sure that the Wireless Access Point is on and configured correctly.

•Make sure that the Extender is in range of the Wireless Access Point. If the Wireless Access Point is placed higher or lower than the Extender, place the Extender’s antenna horizontally for optimum range.

There are duplicate Extender IDs

Using the Extender ID switch, assign a unique ID to each Extender in the same Pronto Network. Make sure the Control Panel is configured accordingly in ProntoEdit Professional.

You can use up to 16 different Extenders in the same Pronto Network.

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The Busy LED blinks green when the Control Panel is not in use

This does not mean that something is wrong with the Extender. It merely indicates that the Extender is being operated by a different Control Panel. When the Busy LED stops blinking, you can use the Extender again.

Resetting the Extender

This is only necessary when the Extender displays unusual behavior. To perform a reset, unplug the Extender from the electrical socket. Wait a few seconds, and plug it

in again.

Firmware Update

When an update of the Extender firmware is available, this will be announced on the Philips Pronto website: www.pronto.philips.com.

Note You can always see the current version of the firmware in the Configuration Tool.

1 Download the new version of the firmware on the PC. 2 Unplug the Extender. The Extender can be updated in the following ways.

Updating the Extender with the configuration cable

Connect the Extender to the PC with the configuration cable.

1 2 Set the switches correctly.

Stand-alone/Network Network

Configuration switch 2

Extender ID 0

3 Open the browser. 4 Type the IP address of the Extender (printed on the bottom of the Extender) in the

address bar of the browser.

The Configuration Tool opens in the browser.

5 Select Firmware Update in the left navigation pane.

The Firmware Update page opens.

6 Follow the onscreen instructions.

Updating the Extender through a router

If the Extender is already installed and connected to AV-equipment, it may be more convenient to update it through a router.

1 Connect the Extender to the router, and the router to the PC. 2 Set the switches correctly.

Stand-alone/Network Network

Configuration switch 3

Extender ID 0

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