Philips RFX9600-37B, RFX9600 User Manual

Starter’s Guide

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Guide de démarrage

RFX9600

RFX9600 Starter’s Guide

RFX9600

Starter’s Guide

Manual de inicio

Guide de démarrage

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RFX9600 Starter’s Guide

Contents

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

Unpacking the Extender..............................................................................................3

Installing the Extender

Mounting the Extender in a Rack Connecting the Extender to External Equipment

Attaching the Extender to Infrared Controlled AV-equipment Using the Sensor Inputs Connecting to Relay-controlled Equipment Connecting to Serial Equipment Connecting to a Lutron RadioRa Lighting System Inserting the Escient Fireball Audio Server in the Network

Connecting the Extender to the Network

Using the Extender Configuring the Extender

Support

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Troubleshooting

What Do the LEDs Indicate?

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Finding the Exact Location of an AV-component’s IR Receiver...................................12

Operating AV-components with the Extender Resetting the Extender

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Firmware Update...................................................................................................12

Specifications

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IFU Approbation / Safety Content RFX9600 ....................................................................i

FCC Compliancy

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RFX9600 Starter’s Guide

Before You Start

The Pronto Serial Extender is an important element of the Pronto System and makes it possible to control AV-equipment via RF in the entire house. In addition, it can be connected to AV-equipment via RS232 and allows you to use power sensing for reliable power on/off switching. You can also use it to control drapes and projector lifts, for example.

In order to use the Extender in a wireless Pronto Network:

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

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

The Extender is used in a network with a Wireless Access Point and/or a router, as illustrated below.

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Unpacking the Extender

Pronto Serial Extender

Front Panel

Power LED

Ethernet LED

Busy LED

Back Panel

4 dipswitches for the IR outputs

Extender ID switch

4 groups of 4 LEDs each for the

• IR ports;

• Serial (RS232) ports;

• Sensor inputs;

• Relay outputs.

Configuration switch

4 RS232 ports – 3 DB9 connectors and one 3-pin connector

Power input

4 IR ports

Ethernet input (RJ45)

Grounding

5V DC output

4 Power sense inputs

4 Relay outputs

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Power Adapter Configuration Cable

Crossed Ethernet cable

Mounting Kit

x 2 x 6 x 4x 4x 4

2 Dual IR Emitters

Installing the Extender

Mounting the Extender in a Rack

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

Fit the mounting plate on the Extender with the screws.

2 Mini-jack IR Cables

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Attach the Extender to a rack, using the screws, washers and nuts.

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Connecting the Extender to External Equipment

The Extender can be connected to external equipment through the various outputs on the back panel.

Warning Make sure that the equipment is always turned off before connecting it to the Extender.

Attaching the Extender to Infrared Controlled AV-equipment

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

•a Dual IR emitter;

-or-

•a mini-jack IR cable.

Insert the mini-jack in the Extender and attach an emitter to the infrared display of the infrared controlled device.

Insert one mini-jack in the Extender and the other in the infrared controlled device.

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 reduce the power level of the Dual IR emitters and the mini-jack cables.

This is useful when you suspect that the IR signal is too strong for the receiving AV-component, or when you connect the IR port to an external IR-bus system.

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Using the Sensor Inputs

When the Control Panel sends out a macro to switch multiple AV-components on or off, discrete codes are normally used to ensure the state of the component. In some cases, only toggle codes are available: one command toggles between the on and off state, and there is no separate command for switching the component on and switching it off. In this event, the system may get out of sync. This problem can be solved by using power sensing:

•A power sensor connected to an AV-component can detect whether it is switched on or off. By connecting the power sensor to the Extender, this information is subsequently transmitted to the Extender.

• Some AV-components, such as receivers, have mini-jack outputs specifically for this purpose. These mini-jack outputs can be connected to the power sense inputs on the Extender.

• For video sources, video sensor modules can be used.

Make sure that you create the specific power sensing commands in the action list of

ProntoEdit Professional.

Note Sensor modules are not delivered with the Extender, but most available modules are

compatible with the Extender. The power sense inputs are triggered by a voltage input between 5V and 30V.

Use standard wiring and Phoenix connectors.

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Use this wiring solution if the sensor module’s output provides a voltage level.

Use this wiring solution if the sensor module is powered by the Extender (the output is a relay).

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Connecting to Relay-controlled Equipment

Connecting to Serial Equipment

There are two ways to connect serial equipment to the Extender:

Use standard wiring and Phoenix connectors.

Tip In case you experience communication problems when using the RS232 wiring solution

illustrated above, make sure that the GND pin on the Extender is grounded correctly on the side of the AV-component.

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Use a serial cable.

Connecting to a Lutron RadioRa Lighting System

1 Connect the Lutron Lighting System to the Extender via the RS232 port. Refer to

chapter ‘Connecting to Serial Equipment’ on page 7.

2 Open ProntoEdit Professional. 3 Open the configuration file.

4 Insert the Lutron Lighting System in the configuration file.

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Note If there are multiple Extenders, add these Extenders to the configuration file via the

System properties before configuring the Lutron Lighting System.

5 Open the Lutron Lighting System Properties. 6 Adjust the settings of the Lutron Lighting System:

1 Select the Extender to which the Lutron Lighting System is connected. 2 Select the port on the Extender to which it is connected.

Inserting the Escient Fireball Audio Server in the Network

1 Connect the Escient to the router. 2 Open ProntoEdit Professional. 3 Open the configuration file. 4 Insert the Escient Music Server in the configuration file. 5 Open the Escient Music Server Properties. 6 Adjust the settings of the Escient Music Server:

• If the Escient Music Server has a fixed IP-address, fill in that IP-address.

• If it has a dynamic IP-address, fill in its host name.

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Connecting the Extender to the Network

The Extender is normally ready for use and does not need to be configured. The settings need only be adjusted in case you wish to operate the Extender with a fixed IP-address, or if there is more than one Extender in the Pronto Network.

Note Before you start using or configuring the Extender, check if any firmware updates are available

Using the Extender

1 Connect the Extender to the

2 Set the Extender ID switch to 1 or to an ID that is not yet used by another Extender in

3 Set the Configuration switch to 1 for use:

in the Downloads section on www.pronto.philips.com. Refer to the chapter ‘Firmware Update’ on page 12 for further details.

router with a straight Ethernet cable.

the Pronto Network.

Configuration switch: 1

Extender

Straight Ethernet cable

Router

4 Plug in the Extender’s power adapter.

The Extender will start up. After startup, the Power and Ethernet LEDs are green. The Busy LED blinks green when it’s processing a code or a macro.

Configuring the Extender

You can connect the Extender directly to the PC for configuration.

If the Extender is already installed and connected to external equipment, it is also possible to configure it through a router. For further instructions, refer to the topic ‘Configuration through a router’ on page 10.

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

Configuration with a direct connection to the PC

makes the Pronto Network independent of other networks and changes in network settings.

Connect the Extender to the PC with the configuration cable (this is the crossed Ethernet cable enclosed).

Extender

Crossed Ethernet cable

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2 Make sure that the PC is switched to DHCP while the Extender is in configuration

(normally, this should already be the case).

3 Set the Configuration switch to 2 for configuration:

Configuration switch: 2

The Extender will restart. After start-up, 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 in the address bar of the browser: 192.168.8.80.

(This is also printed on the back of the Extender.)

You may have to refresh the browser before the Configuration Tool appears.

6 Make sure you have the IP address and netmask at hand, and follow the onscreen

instructions.

7 When the configuration is completed, disconnect the Extender from the computer and

reconnect it to the router with a straight Ethernet cable. Set the Configuration switch to 1 for use.

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Configuration through a router

The Extender is already

connected to the router. Connect the router to the PC as well.

Extender

Straight Ethernet cable

Router

2 Set the Configuration switch to 3 for configuration:

Configuration switch: 3

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

3 Open 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.

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

The Configuration Tool opens in the browser.

6 Make sure you have the IP address and netmask at hand, and follow the onscreen

instructions.

7 When the configuration is completed, disconnect the Extender from the computer and

reconnect it to the router with a straight Ethernet cable. Set the Configuration switch to 1 for use.

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Troubleshooting

What Do the LEDs Indicate?

LEDs

Colors

Green blinking

Ethernet LED

The Extender’s IP address is being determined.

Busy

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

Green

Red/green blinking

Red

Red blinking

The Extender is functioning normally.

Refer to the topic ‘There is an IP conflict’ on page 11.

Refer to the Refer to the topic ‘The IP address cannot be determined’ on page 11.

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

The Extender is in configuration.

Refer to the topic ‘There are duplicate Extender IDs’ on page 12.

The Extender is starting up. Wait until startup has finished.

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.

• 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.

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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 correctly within the Pronto

system (e.g.: configured for WiFi, not for IR).

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.

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 a 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.

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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Resetting the Extender

This is only necessary when the Extender shows unusual behavior.

To perform a reset, unplug the power adapter from the Extender. 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 and save it in the desired

location.

2 Unplug the Extender. You can now update it in one of the ways described below.

Updating the Extender with the Configuration Cable

Connect the Extender to the PC with the configuration cable (this is the crossed

Ethernet cable enclosed).

2 Make sure that the PC is switched to DHCP while the Extender is in configuration

(normally, this should already be the case).

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