Sonance Navigator Harbor, Navigator Network Quick Start Instructions

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QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS

In order to configure a system, you must have a PC with an
Internet browser installed and one free serial port.

To configure the system, use the following procedure

1. Using the supplied Interface Cable, connect the free serial
port on your computer to the “Debugger”port on the
Control 2.

The Control 2 stores all configuration for the system, so it
must be connected during configuration. The Interface
Cable is supplied with your dealer kit.

2. Disable any PC software that uses the serial port.

3. Insert the Navigator Network CD into your computer.

A local web server will run, and your browser will be started.

(If it does not start automatically,run the “winstart.bat” file
from the CD.)

4. Follow the instructions displayed in your browser.

5. When prompted to log in,use the following login informa­tion: User = Admin

Password = sonance

The login information is case sensitive. You must use a cap­i t a l “A” w h e n t y p i n g i n “Ad m i n ,” a n d “ s o n a n c e” m u s t a p p e a r
in all lowercase letters.

6. The online instruction will lead you through the rest of the
configuration procedure.

For information on installing the Sonance Navigator™ Network,please
refer to your Installation Reference Guide.

CONFIGURING THE NAVIGATOR NETWORK

Introduction

The Sonance Navigator Network makes
multi-room audio distribution and con­trol simple and reliable. With a simple
press of a button on the keypad, your
customer can listen to any configured
audio source (TV, CD player, radio, etc.).
There is nothing complex to learn.

You can configure the Navigator Network
system using a standard PC and web
browser. Just wire it up,point,click ,dis­connect the PC, and turn it over to the client. Future client
changes or repairs are just as easy: plug a laptop computer into
the system,and you can make changes or restore settings.

We strive to make simple things easy, so complex things are
possible. At the heart of the system is a powerful multi-tasking

computer, and a network that can support many additional
devices. Once you have set up a few simple systems,we encour­age you to explore available expansion devices.

Configuring the Navigator Network

The system is configured using a standard web browser. You
connect a cable from your PC to the control system, and run a
special web server right on your computer.

Completing a configuration requires:

• A PC with a working Internet browser installed

• An available and working 9-pin serial port

• The cable from your dealer kit

• The Dealer Kit CD

• A Control 2 processor, with or without attached devices

Note: Your PC must have a working web browser. While you will not be
connecting to the Internet during the configuration, your computer
must have working Internet capabilities. The minimum browser
requirement is Netscape 4.5 or Internet Explorer 5. Computers with
either Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems are supported.

We recommend connecting your computer to the Control 2
only. later, once everything is working, you can connect all the
keypads and other devices. For customer installations, you
have your choice of configuring the Control 2 in isolation, or
configuring it with all the devices live and interactive.

To configure the system, use the following procedure:

Step 1: Hook power to the Control 2 processor. Verify the light

on the front winks dim, then returns to bright.

Step 2: Using the supplied cable, hook your PC to the Control

2. It is easiest to use serial port COM1, but any func­tioning serial port is OK.

Step 3: Close down all other programs that are using the seri-

al port. If you have a palm handheld organizer, or
another similar brand,disable the “hot sync” utility.

Step 4: Insert the Sonance Navigator Network CD. The CD will

start automatically, running first the web server soft­ware and then starting your browser.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

NAVIGATOR NETWORK
WEB CONFIGURATION TOOL

PN.33-2075 9.00

If the software does not start automatically, run “win-
start.bat”from the CD.

During this process you may be asked to make a con­nection to the Internet. This is optional. You may
accept or decline this request.

Step 5: If all goes well, you will see a page similar to the one

shown above. Press “Configure & Test Connection”to
get started. Solutions to any problems will be shown
in your browser window.

Step 6: You must enter a user name and password to start con

figuring the system. When prompted to log in, use the
following login information:

User = Admin
Password = sonance

The login information is case sensitive. You must use
a capital “A” when typing in “Admin,” and “sonance”
must appear in all lowercase letters.

Step 7: Configure the system. All instructions are provided in

your browser window.

Note: all configuration information is stored within the Control 2
processor. You cannot configure anything unless you are connected to a
Control 2.

TROUBLESHOOTING

I can’t see the Welcome page in my browser.

Windows 95 Issues

If you see the error box shown below,your Windows 95 instal­lation requires an update. Direct your browser to
http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads. Download
and install the file labeled “Windows Socket 2 Update.” Te s t
your Internet connection again before proceeding.

A “JavaScript” Error Message

JavaScript must be enabled in your browser. A recent browser
version is required. If you need to update your browser, instal­lation files for the Netscape browser can be found on the CD.

Use of a Proxy to Connect to the Internet

Some internet connections are not direct. They use a “proxy”
server that sits in between the PC and the Internet. Check your
web browser options or preferences to see if a proxy is enabled.
If a proxy setting is present,there are two options:

1. You may disable the proxy server during configuration.
This will also disable your Internet connection.

2. You may configure the proxy settings to exclude your local
machine.

Conflicts with Other Software

Serial ports on the PC cannot be shared by multiple programs.
You must quit any software that uses the serial port. In rare
cases, you must exit other networking software.

If you have a personal handheld organizer (such as a Palm),be
sure to exit the synchronization utility. With Windows com­puters,when in doubt, reboot. We recommend rebooting your
computer before attempting to run the supplied software.

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Error Message on Old Versions of Windows 95

Netscape JavaScript Settings

Internet Explorer Proxy Settings

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Bad Serial Port

Are you sure the serial port actually works? Some PCs ship
with serial ports that are disabled (in the BIOS configuration).
Sometimes PC serial ports conflict with each other. Twenty­five pin serial ports require a 25 to 9 pin adapter. A working
and reliable 9 pin serial port is required to use this software.
Please resolve any serial port reliability concerns before con­tacting technical support. Most common “PC Doctor”packages
include a special loopback connector that can be used to diag­nose serial port problems.

Backing Up Your Work

After you have spent time configuring a system, you probably
want to save your work. The web interface provides a way to
save a complete backup of the configuration.You should keep a
few things in mind when backing up data.

• Don’t rely on leaving a floppy at the customer site.

• You should name each backup file with a unique identifier;

it is easy to get an old and new backup confused.

• Without a good system for storing backup files, it can be a
real challenge to find the proper files a few years later. Make
sure that by the time you need the backup,you’ll still be able
to find it.

Interface Cable Description

The cable required to configure the system has a six conductor
modular plug on one end and a D9 female plug on the other
end. Flat six conductor telephone conductor cable is used. The
pinout is shown in the diagram.

The communications settings are as follows: 19.2kbps,no par­ity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,no flow control.

You may use any terminal emulation program to check the
cable and connection. With the cable and software connected,
press reset on the Control 2. You should see a welcome message
and a “Debug>” prompt. For a quick check of the software,
type “PING: 100”; the Control 2 should respond with
“PING:101.”

interface Cable Pinout

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

If you have any questions about the operation or installation of
the Sonance Navigator, please call our Technical Assistance
Department on any business day at:

• [phone] or [phone]; from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.,PST

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