RTI TheaterTouch T2 User's Manual And Programming Manual
TheaterTouch
™
MODEL T2 UNIVERSAL SYSTEM CONTROLLER
User’s Guide and Programming Manual
The Power Of
ATouchscreen
In The Palm Of
Your Hand
TheaterTouch System Controller
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE
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 the 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.
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.
For environmental reasons, your TheaterTouch universal system controller
uses “environmentally sound” nickel metal-hydride rechargeable batteries.
The batteries do not contain any poisonous heavy metals that can damage
the environment.
In the interest of recycling, please do not dispose of these batteries in the
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household waste at the end of their useful life. Instead, dispose of them
an appropiate collection site.
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SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
Read Instructions.
Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the unit.
Retain Instructions.
Heed Warnings.
Follow Instructions.
Heat.
Keep the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, etc.,
including amplifiers that produce heat.
Power Sources.
operating instructions, or as marked on the unit.
Power Cord Protection.
on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to the cords at
plugs, at convenient receptacles, and at the point at which they exit from the unit.
Nonuse Periods.
for a long period.
Water and Moisture.
basement, near a swimming pool, near an open window, etc.
Object and Liquid Entry.
enclosure through openings.
Cleaning.
Servicing.
Refer all other service needs to qualified service personnel.
The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not attempt any service beyond that described in the operating instructions.
Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
Follow operating instructions and instructions for use.
Connect the unit only to a power supply of the type described in the
Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked
Unplug the power supply from the outlet when the unit is to be left unused
Do not use the unit near water—for example, near a sink, in a wet
Do not allow objects to fall or liquids to be spilled into the
Damage Requiring Service.
when:
•
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
•
Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
•
The unit has been exposed to rain.
•
The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
•
The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel
WARNING !
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
Remote Technologies Incorporated warrants its products for a period of one (1) year from
the date of purchase from Remote Technologies Incorporated or an authorized Remote
Technologies Incorporated dealer.
This warranty may be enforced by the original purchaser and subsequent owners during the
warranty period, so long as the original dated sales receipt or other proof of warranty
coverage is presented when warranty service is required.
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in
this product. The following are
Damage resulting from:
1. Accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect.
2. Failure to follow instructions contained in your User’s Guide.
3. Repair or attempted repair by anyone other than Remote Technologies
Incorporated.
4. Failure to perform recommended periodic maintenance.
not
covered by the warranty:
5. Causes other than product defects, including lack of skill, competence or
experience of user.
6. Shipment of this product (claims must be made to the carrier).
7. Being altered or which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
Remote Technologies Incorporated is not liable for any damages caused by its products or
for its failure of its products to perform, including any lost profits, lost savings, incidental
damages, or consequential damages.
Remote Technologies Incorporated is not liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss
of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation, commercial loss, any claim made
by a third party or made by you for a third party.
Remote Technologies Incorporated’s liability for any defective product is limited to repair or
replacement of the product, at our option.
If your TheaterTouch system controller needs service, please contact Remote Technologies
Incorporated by telephone, fax or E-mail for return information (See
not return products to Remote Technologies Incorporated without return authorization.
All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or
translated without the prior written notice of Remote Technologies Incorporated.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Remote
Technologies Incorporated shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands
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TheaterTouch, TheaterTouch Designer and the RTI logo are registered trademarks of Remote
Technologies Incorporated.
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Table of Contents
TheaterTouch System Controller
Federal Communications Commission Notice.............................................................................III
Safety Suggestions..................................................................................................................... IV
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer.................................................................................................V
CHAPTER 1. WELCOME...............................................................................................1
Note ..............................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................................1
Important.......................................................................................................................................1
Product Contents..........................................................................................................................2
Software Requirements ................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................3
Features........................................................................................................................................3
Important Notes ............................................................................................................................4
Cleaning........................................................................................................................................4
Batteries and Charger...................................................................................................................5
Getting Started..............................................................................................................................6
Remote Reference........................................................................................................................7
The Touchscreen Display.............................................................................................................8
The Control Panel Page................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 3. THEATERTOUCH DESIGNER
Installing TheaterTouch Designer...............................................................................................15
Programming Overview ..............................................................................................................15
TheaterTouch Designer Screen..................................................................................................16
Touchscreen Grid .......................................................................................................................17
Design Hints................................................................................................................................17
Getting Help................................................................................................................................18
SOFTWARE.........................................15
CHAPTER 4. THEATERTOUCH DESIGNER BASICS .................................................19
How to Add a Page.....................................................................................................................19
How to Delete a Page.................................................................................................................19
How to Add Buttons....................................................................................................................20
How to Delete Buttons................................................................................................................20
How to Add Text to Buttons........................................................................................................21
How to Place a Bitmap................................................................................................................22
How to Link Pages......................................................................................................................23
How to Remove Page Links .......................................................................................................24
How to Add Commands to Buttons.............................................................................................24
How to Delete Commands from Buttons ....................................................................................26
How to Save a File......................................................................................................................26
How to Open an Existing File......................................................................................................26
How to Preview your File............................................................................................................27
How to Setup Communications ..................................................................................................28
How to Send a File to the TheaterTouch....................................................................................29
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CHAPTER 5. THEATERTOUCH DESIGNER ADVANCED FEATURES.......................31
How to Rename a Page..............................................................................................................31
How to Duplicate a Page ............................................................................................................31
How to Merge Pages ..................................................................................................................32
How to Use the PageWizard.......................................................................................................33
How to Change Button Styles.....................................................................................................33
How to Select Buttons.................................................................................................................34
How to Cut or Copy Buttons .......................................................................................................34
How to Paste Buttons .................................................................................................................34
How to Move a Button.................................................................................................................35
How to Resize a Button ..............................................................................................................35
How to Place a Custom Button...................................................................................................35
How to Use the Macro Editor......................................................................................................36
How to Delete a Macro ...............................................................................................................42
How to Edit an IR Command in a Macro ....................................................................................42
How to Use the Channel Macro Wizard......................................................................................45
How to Edit the Remote Properties.............................................................................................48
How to Edit Button Properties.....................................................................................................52
How to setup RS-232 Communications......................................................................................57
How to Edit the Properties of Multiple Buttons............................................................................60
How to Print Screenshots ...........................................................................................................61
How to Print System Configuration Reports ...............................................................................61
How to Check Memory Usage....................................................................................................62
How to Create a “Self-Downloading .EXE”.................................................................................63
How to Use the “Send” Command..............................................................................................63
CHAPTER 6. IR LIBRARY MANAGER.........................................................................65
Infrared Codes............................................................................................................................65
How the TheaterTouch Learns IR Codes ...................................................................................66
Hints for Learning IR Codes .......................................................................................................67
How to Open the IR Library Manager.........................................................................................68
How to Create a New IR Library.................................................................................................68
How to Open an Existing IR Library............................................................................................70
How to Add a New Remote to an IR Library...............................................................................71
How to Use the New Remote Wizard .........................................................................................72
How to Align a Donor Remote Control........................................................................................73
How to Capture Infrared Commands..........................................................................................75
How to Test Infrared Commands................................................................................................77
How to Edit Infrared Commands.................................................................................................78
CHAPTER 7. IMAGE EDITORS....................................................................................81
The Difference Between Custom Buttons and Bitmaps .............................................................81
Button Bitmap Editor Screen.......................................................................................................82
Custom Button Editor Screen .....................................................................................................83
Toolbar........................................................................................................................................84
Tool Palette.................................................................................................................................86
Up Image-Down Image Tool (Custom Button Editor Only):........................................................88
New Bitmap Size Dialog Box (Button Bitmap Editor Only):.........................................................89
CHAPTER 8. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................91
Display is Dim, Blank or Unreadable ..........................................................................................91
Communication Problems...........................................................................................................91
Infrared Problems .......................................................................................................................93
Unable to Learn Commands.......................................................................................................94
Macro Problems..........................................................................................................................94
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CHAPTER 9. SERVICE AND SUPPORT......................................................................95
Updates and New Products........................................................................................................95
Contacting Remote Technologies Incorporated .........................................................................95
RTI Technical Support................................................................................................................95
Shipment of Remote for Service.................................................................................................97
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................99
APPENDIX..................................................................................................................101
Software License Agreement....................................................................................................101
INDEX.........................................................................................................................103
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Chapter 1. Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the TheaterTouch universal system controller.
The TheaterTouch combines the power and flexibility of a graphic LCD touchscreen
with an ergonomic design that permits effortless one-handed operation. This design
overcomes the need for compromise between form and function. Sleek and perfectly
balanced, the TheaterTouch is infinitely flexible and expandable.
TheaterTouch takes complete control of the home theater, replacing all other remotes.
It features an intuitive, easy to read LCD that can display custom buttons, text,
graphics and symbols. In addition to the backlit display, 25 “Hard” keypad buttons
allow easy access to frequently used functions.
Programming is easy and convenient thanks to the built-in infrared learning ability
and the Windows® based software. TheaterTouch is capable of both infrared and
radio frequency output. A separate RF to IR converter is available for transmission
through walls and cabinets. The converter will also monitor the power status of most
A/V equipment thru the use of voltage and video sensors.
Chapter 1 • Welcome
NOTE
The TheaterTouch and TheaterTouch Designer software are compatible with infrared
(IR) commands with carrier frequencies between 15kHz and 460kHz, as well as those
commands that do not use a carrier. This covers the vast majority of remotes
available to date, including Bang & Olufsen® (most of which use 455kHz) and
Vidikron® (some of which use 333kHz).
Despite every effort to make the TheaterTouch universal system controller work with
all IR-systems, some IR-controlled products are unable to be learned by the
TheaterTouch due to incompatible frequencies or non-standard IR formats. The
TheaterTouch cannot learn non-IR formats such as RF and ultrasonic.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
After unpacking your new TheaterTouch universal system controller, save all of the
packing materials in case you ever have to ship the unit.
Thoroughly inspect the TheaterTouch and packing materials for signs of damage.
Report any damage to the carrier immediately. Report any equipment malfunctions
to Remote Technologies Incorporated or an authorized Remote Technologies
Incorporated dealer.
IMPORTANT
After unpacking your new TheaterTouch universal system controller for the first time,
charge each battery pack for at least 12 hours.
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PRODUCT CONTENTS
Contents within the box include the following items:
• TheaterTouch™ System Controller
• Smart battery charger
• Two (2) rechargeable Nickel Metal-Hydride battery packs
• Wall-mount power supply for battery charger
• TheaterTouch Designer™ software CD-ROM
• Serial cable for programming
• Owner’s Manual
• Warranty card
• Registration card
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
TheaterTouch Designer software minimum system requirements:
• Windows 95, Windows 98,Windows NT 4.0 or higher
operating system
• IBM or compatible PC with 486DX2/66Mhz or higher
processor
• 16 Megabytes (MB) of RAM
• 8 Megabytes of free disk space for minimum installation
(16 MB recommended)
• A mouse or other pointing device is required
• VGA monitor (256 color Super VGA recommended)
• CD-ROM drive
• Open RS-232 serial port
• Optional printer for printing setup reports
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Chapter 2. Introduction
The TheaterTouch is a programmable touchscreen computer that is designed to
provide wireless control of audio/video and automation systems. Like other
“universal” or “learning” remote controls, the TheaterTouch allows you to consolidate
the functions of many independent infrared remote controls into one unit. The
TheaterTouch also incorporates a unique programmable user interface, allowing it to
provide a simple, intuitive, and customized interface for any system. Before using the
TheaterTouch, please read and follow all instructions in this manual.
FEATURES
The TheaterTouch provides superior quality and reliability as well as these specific
features:
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A replacement for all of your system’s remote controls. The TheaterTouch can
reproduce all of the commands of almost any other infrared remote control.
•
A programmable graphic display. The TheaterTouch uses powerful Windows
based software that makes it easy to place buttons, text, graphics and symbols
anywhere on the display.
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A backlit LCD with digital matrix touchscreen. When you want to perform a
command, simply touch the display where that command is displayed. The
touchscreen never needs calibrating.
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25 backlit “hard” keypad buttons that allow easy access to frequently used
functions.
•
Two detachable, low-profile rechargeable battery packs. The TheaterTouch can
run continuously for several hours between charges. Because the remote is
normally used only a few minutes per session, the unit typically will run for a
week or more between charges. A built-in low battery indicator warns you
when it’s time to recharge the battery.
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A macro function. This feature allows the TheaterTouch to perform a series of
commands by pressing a single button. For example, you can create a macro
called “Movie” that turns on the TV, sets the correct channel, turns on the
VCR, dims the lights, and starts playing a movie.
•
Two output options for controlling your equipment: infrared (IR), radio
frequency (RF), and the ability to use both in the same system.
•
Automatic power on and off. The TheaterTouch turns itself off whenever it is
not used for a pre-set amount of time. Touching any area of the display or a
hard button will turn it on again, also a built in tilt sensor can turn the unit on
when it is picked up.
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A serial port for communication with the TheaterTouch Designer programming
software.
•
Non-volatile flash memory. The TheaterTouch will not lose any programmed
data when the batteries are exchanged.
•
One-year parts and labor warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Please read these important notes about the TheaterTouch:
•
The TheaterTouch should be placed in an area where it is around normal room
temperature (between 60°F to 90°F). If the temperature is too hot, the display
appears dim. If the temperature is too cold, the display appears dark and may
respond slowly.
CLEANING
Occasional cleaning may be required, depending on use.
To clean your TheaterTouch:
•
Do not use sharp objects on the touchscreen. It is designed to operate with a
touch of your finger.
•
Do not let the TheaterTouch get wet. It should not be handled with wet hands
or placed in an area where it could get wet.
•
Do not subject the TheaterTouch to smoke, dust, or vibrations. The display may
be damaged from excessive shock or vibration.
•
Use only the power supply that is provided with the TheaterTouch. Using the
wrong type of power supply may result in battery leakage or other damage.
•
Do not disassemble the unit. The TheaterTouch contains high voltage circuits
that may cause injury if contacted.
1. Remove the battery pack from the TheaterTouch.
2. Lightly dampen a lint-free cloth with water or mild detergent and wipe the
touchscreen, keypad and outer surfaces.
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BATTERIES AND CHARGER
The following recommendations will assure the best battery performance.
1. Operate the unit until you receive a Low Battery warning in the upper left
hand corner of display.
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2. At that point, you will have approximately 10 - 20 minutes of run time
remaining before the unit shuts down. At any point after the
Low Battery
icon appears, you can exchange the depleted battery with a charged battery
from the charger. If you operate the battery past a usable level, you will
receive a warning stating
Battery must be recharged
.
To recharge a battery pack, insert the end of the battery with the contacts into the
charger first, and then gently pushing the end with the clip until it snaps into place.
The light on the charger will start flashing after a couple of seconds.
Charging Status
Light
(1)
(2)
Recharge the TheaterTouch batteries for about 3-4 hours. (The light on the battery
charger will stop flashing and stay on when the charge cycle is completed).
The batteries can remain in the charger indefinitely without damage to the batteries.
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Custom Installation Note:
The TheaterTouch battery charger’s power can be hardwired through the back of the charger
for permanent mounting on a wall or other flat surface. This is done by removing the
bottom plate of the charger and hard wiring the wall mount power supply directly to the
terminal strip. Replace the bottom plate before mounting.
Use only the original power supply.
Power Connection - (J2)
9VDC 0.5A
J2
Battery Charger with bottom plate removed.
Warning!
Watch the polarity.
GETTING STARTED
Start by snapping a fully charged battery on the back of the TheaterTouch. This is done by
inserting the end of the battery with the contacts in first, and then gently pushing the end
with the clip until it snaps into place.
(1)
(2)
The TheaterTouch is powered-up by touching any area of the display or any keypad button as
well as picking up the unit if the tilt sensor is active.
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REMOTE REFERENCE
Chapter 2 • Introduction
Transmitting and
Learning Window
Rechargeable
Battery Pack
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MAIN MENU
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Transmitting and
Learning Window
Touchscreen
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Main Menu
Keypad Button
Programmable
Keypad Buttons
9
ENTER
Serial
Port
Backlight Key
(Glows in the Dark)
FrontBack
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THE TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
The TheaterTouch touchscreen display is organized as a series of pages and frames. A
page can consist of up to 12 frames of information having one frame displayed on the
screen at a time.
Normally each frame on a page contains objects (buttons, text, graphics, and
symbols) that are related in some way. For instance, they may all display information
necessary for controlling a particular VCR.
By default, the TheaterTouch has one Main Menu page—all other pages are
considered submenus. Any page can contain a button that will display any other
page when selected.
Normally the Main Menu page is used to display the names of the submenus (e.g.,
the equipment being controlled). The submenus may consist of one or more pages.
The TheaterTouch will support 63 pages plus the Main Menu page; each page can
consist of up to 12 frames.
A representation of a programmed Main Menu page is shown below.
Pressing the
different page is assigned using the TheaterTouch Designer software).
THE CONTROL PANEL PAGE
The Control Panel page can be displayed by pressing and holding the backlight key
at least 3 seconds
for
Main Menu
.
key at any time will return you to this page (unless a
You can also access the Control Panel page by assigning a “Control Panel” page link
to a button using the TheaterTouch Designer software.
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Chapter 2 • Introduction
The Control Panel consists of the following three frames:
To change frames, press the frame
bottom of the touchscreen.
To return to your TheaterTouch program, press the
ADJUST CONTRAST
This button displays a window that allows you to adjust the LCD contrast.
Press the
button in the window to close.
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
or
Left
or frame
Right
Main Manu
buttons on the
key.
keypad buttons to adjust. Press the OK
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BEEPER
This button displays a window that allows you to turn the audible beep on or
off. The beeper provides feedback that a button was pressed. Press the OK
button in the window to close.
TIME OUT
This button displays a window that allows you to adjust the amount of time
the unit stays awake after the last button press. The time is variable from 1
second to 60 seconds (default is 10 seconds). Press the arrows to the left or
right of the
Time Out
setting to adjust the time. Press the OK button in the
window to close. During Sleep mode, the TheaterTouch uses virtually no
battery power.
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TILT SWITCH
Chapter 2 • Introduction
This button displays a window that allows you to adjust the settings for the
built in tilt switch, which is a device that turns the remote on when tilted past
a 45 degree angle.
On
means the tilt switch is active and will turn on display and backlight
when picked up.
Off
means the tilt switch is inactive.
Press the OK button in the window to close.
PROGRAM LOCKOUT
This button displays a window that allows you to turn the program lockout
feature on and off. This is used to lockout un-authorized users from the
Computer Link
If the
before you can change this setting.
On
means the
the passcode.
Off
a passcode.
Press the OK button in the window to close.
mode, so that the program cannot be altered.
Lockout
feature is enabled, you will need to enter the current passcode
Computer Link
means the
Computer Link
mode is locked and can only be accessed with
mode is unlocked and can be accessed without
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CHANGE PASSCODE
This button displays a window that allows you to set the passcode that is
used to limit access to the
the control panel page, as well as the
available on all buttons.
Computer Link
Button Lockout
mode and
Clear All
function that is
function on
When you press the
enter the
keypad.
(The default code is
old
passcode using the hard keys, then press the
Now enter a
You will be prompted to enter the
confirmation, then press
Change Passcode
0000)
.
new
four-digit passcode, then press
Enter
button, the screen will prompt you to
new
.
Enter
key on the
Enter.
four-digit passcode again for
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When new code is entered successfully, the
will pop up to let you know you have changed the passcode.
Do not forget the passcode!
Code Changed
window
COMPUTER LINK
Chapter 2 • Introduction
This button displays a window that allows you to put the TheaterTouch into
Computer Link
This is used for RS-232 communications between a personal computer and the
TheaterTouch for loading a program into the TheaterTouch or extracting a
program from the TheaterTouch.
The two options available for the transfer of a program in the TheaterTouch
Designer software are:
Send File to Remote,
♦
to the remote, overwriting
mode.
which sends the new program from the software
the existing program.
Receive File from Remote,
♦
which extracts a copy
of the program from
the remote to the software, leaving the program in the remote intact.
Press the OK button to close the window after the transfer is complete.
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IR CAPTURE
This button displays a window that allows the TheaterTouch to align, learn,
and test infrared commands from donor remotes. Used together with the
TheaterTouch Designer Infrared Library Manager software you can create a
custom database of infrared commands.
CLEAR ALL
The use of the IR Capture command is described in chapter 6 “IR Library
Manager”.
To exit
IR CAPTURE
mode, press the Main Menu button on the remote.
This button displays a window that will allow you to erase the current
program in the TheaterTouch remote. When the button is pressed, you will be
prompted to enter the current passcode. If the proper code is entered, the
entire program in the TheaterTouch will be erased.
Warning!
This will erase the complete program in the TheaterTouch with no
way to restore it, except by reloading the program from the TheaterTouch
Designer software!
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If you inadvertently press the
CLEAR ALL
button without entering the passcode
Panel page.
button, simply press the
and you will be returned to the Control
ENTER
Chapter 3 • TheaterTouch Designer Software
Chapter 3. TheaterTouch Designer
TheaterTouch Designer allows you to create the entire graphical interface for an RTI
TheaterTouch System Controller on your computer. Once the interface has been
created, it is downloaded to the TheaterTouch using the included programming cable.
Existing programming can also be extracted, modified, and re-sent to any
TheaterTouch system controller.
Software updates will be available for download at www.rticorp.com
INSTALLING THEATERTOUCH DESIGNER
1. Close any open programs.
2. Place the TheaterTouch Designer compact disc into the CD- ROM drive.
3. If the installation doesn’t appear automatically, click
Run,
drive). Click OK.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW
d:\setup\setup.exe
type
(For d, type the letter for your CD-ROM
Software
Start
and choose
Here is an overview of the process of programming a TheaterTouch from scratch.
Instructions on carrying out these tasks can be found in chapters 4 and 5.
1. Create a new page and add buttons for each source component in a
system.
2. Place a button on the main menu to access each one of the source
components.
3. Use the Assign Page tool to link the buttons on the main menu to their
respective source component pages.
4. Assign infrared codes and other commands to buttons using the
Command Library.
5. Create macros using the macro editor (if needed).
6. Check the Remote Properties.
7. Save the file.
8. Send the file to the TheaterTouch using the communications commands.
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THEATERTOUCH DESIGNER SCREEN
Menu Bar
Toolbar
Page List
Touchscreen
grid
Design Window
Tool Palette Keypad Buttons
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Frame Left and
Right arrows
TOUCHSCREEN GRID
The touchscreen grid is where the buttons, text, graphics and symbols are placed.
Click on the frame
touchscreen grid to place buttons on other frames.
Left
or frame
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Right
buttons at the bottom of the
DESIGN HINTS
1. Be consistent with the location of similar buttons. For example, if you
2. It’s not necessary to re-create each donor remote in its entirety on the
3. Use macros to hide complex command sequences from the user. For
have a DVD player and a VCR in your system, try to make the transport
controls (Play, Pause, Stop, etc.) on both pages look similar.
TheaterTouch. Think of the functions the user will be using daily.
example, instead of presenting the user with only the key pad for
changing channels on their TV, make a set of macros for CBS, HBO, etc.
that send the proper channel numbers automatically. The
Wizard
makes it easy to create this type of macro.
Channel Macro
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GETTING HELP
TheaterTouch Designer includes an extensive on-line help system. If you need help
Help
Toolbar
button in
.
with any tool or command, click the
If you need an explanation of any item in a dialog box, click the
the dialog’s title bar, and then click on the control you would like to learn about.
What’s this?
button on the
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Chapter 4 • TheaterTouch Designer Basics
Chapter 4. TheaterTouch Designer Basics
The TheaterTouch system controller is divided into two sections: the touchscreen and
the keypad. You can assign commands, macros and page links to any button you
create on the touchscreen or on the keypad buttons.
The keypad button layout of the TheaterTouch follows the pages, not the frames, so all
12 frames of a page will have the same commands, macros and page links on the
keypad buttons. Each frame of the touchscreen can have different commands, macros
and page links.
PAGES
he individual screens on the TheaterTouch system controller are called pages. Pages
T
on the touchscreen can contain buttons, links to other pages, a title, text, commands,
and macros.
The page links, commands and macros associated with the keypad buttons on the
TheaterTouch are also stored with each page.
Each page can have up to 12 frames on the touchscreen, and usually has the controls
for just one component. Each frame is accessed by scrolling left and right with the
arrows at the bottom of the TheaterTouch touchscreen. With TheaterTouch Designer,
you can add and delete pages, duplicate pages, etc.
All TheaterTouch pages have a page title. The page title is the name that appears in the
title bar above the touchscreen grid and in the Page List.
HOW TO ADD A PAGE
1. Click the
2. Enter a name for the page in the
name of the component, such as: CD, Satellite, Lights and so on.
3. Click OK.
Repeat this procedure for each page you wish to add.
HOW TO DELETE A PAGE
Create New Page Command
New Page Title
on the
Toolbar
dialog, this is usually the
.
1. Select the page to be deleted from the
2. Click the
3. Click
Delete Current Page Command
Yes
in the
Delete Page
confirmation box.
Page List
.
on the
Toolbar
.
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TheaterTouch System Controller
BUTTONS
Buttons are the functional elements of the TheaterTouch system controller. Each
button can be associated with commands, macros, and page links. Creating buttons
in the touchscreen grid consists of making the button itself and then adding text,
bitmaps, or symbols to them.
HOW TO ADD BUTTONS
1. Select a page from the
frame left and right arrows on the bottom of the touchscreen grid.
2. Select the style of button from the button drawing tools on the left side of
Tool Palette
the
3. Place the mouse cursor over the cell in the touchscreen grid where one
corner of the button will be.
4. Click and hold the left mouse button and drag the mouse to the opposite
corner of where the button will be.
5. Release the left mouse button when the button has the desired shape and
size.
Repeat this procedure for each button you wish to add.
HOW TO DELETE BUTTONS
1. Select the
2. Place the mouse cursor over the button to delete.
3. Click the left mouse button.
Delete Button
Page List
.
tool
, and then the frame on that page with the
from the
Tool Palette
.
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