INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL MAC1
MINI-MACRONIZER™
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................3
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................3
INCLUDED HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ITEMS ................................................................................................3
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................3
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................3
STARTING DRAGON DROP-IR™ ............................................................................................................................3
SERIAL PORT SELECTION .....................................................................................................................................4
PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES
Planning the System.........................................................................................................................................4
Learning IR Commands....................................................................................................................................4
Creating Palettes ..............................................................................................................................................5
Editing and Testing IR Commands ...................................................................................................................5
PROGRAMMING THE MAC1
Select Base Unit ...............................................................................................................................................6
Programming IR Commands and Sequences ..................................................................................................8
Teaching RC68+ Commands to a Hand-Held Controller or Keypad................................................................9
SAVING AND BACKING-UP FILES .........................................................................................................................10
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To 120 V AC
(unswitched)
781RG
Power
Supply
(not included)
781RG
Power
Supply
(included)
To 120 V AC
(unswitched)
PCIR-1
12V DC
OUTPUT
IR
PCIR-1
(Rear Panel)
RESET
PC COM PORT
®
XANTECH
COM PORT
DB9 Male-to-Female
COM PORT Interface
Cable (included)
Mini Plug-to-
Stripped Ends
(not included)
White striped
side (+)
DB9 Male-to-Female
Cable
3.5mm
Cable
(Typical Rear Panel of a Laptop Computer)
SERIAL PORT 1
781RG
To 120 V AC
(unswitched)
COMPUTER
(DB9, male)
Power Supply
(not included)
789-44
Connecting Block
(not included)
12VDC
+12 VDC
GND
STATUS
IR IN
RCVR
IR
PARALLEL PORT
CONNECTING BLOCK
789-44
EMITTERS
®
EXT. MOUSE PORT
291-10
IR Receiver
(optional - see text)
CONTROLLED
EQUIPMENT
Satellite Receiver
283M
Blink-IR
VCR
283M
Blink-IR
AV Receiver
283M
Blink-IR
Mouse Emitter
780-10
J-Box IR Receiver
(not included)
+12VDC
IR OUT
GND
Jumper for
STATUS
Indicators
FIGURE 1 – HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
The MAC1 Mini Macronizer has the ability to send IR codes or sequences when triggered by a single RC68+
command.
The first section of this manual will cover aspects of DRAG460 regarding setup, learning IR codes etc. The
following sections will cover the particulars of programming the MAC1.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM)
• 486 66-MHz IBM(r) Compatible Computer (Pentium versions preferred)
• Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP
• 5 MB Hard Drive space (you will need more as your keypad libraries expand)
• 16 MB RAM (32 MB preferred)
• Mouse
INCLUDED HARDWARE & SOFTWARE ITEMS
To use the DRAG460 beta program, you will need the following items included with Dragon Drop-IR. (See
Installation instructions DD4 v 4.1.3 for use of other parts and connectors.)
1. CD ROM Disc. Contains the Dragon Drop-IR software, plus IR Code and Product files.
2. One DB9 Male-to-Female Cable. Connects to the Com ports on the MAC1, a PC or PCIR for programming.
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
1. Connect all of the hardware together using the cables provided. Refer to Figure 1.
2. Connect the OUTPUT of the MAC1 to be programmed to the product to be controlled to test commands.
Figure 1 shows connections to a typical basic system.
3. Figure 1 also shows a 291-10 IR Receiver as an optional item. You could use this to test IR commands on
the controlled equipment through the IR system before they are learned and programmed by Dragon Drop-IR,
if programming IR.
Setup Switches
1. Write/Protect Switch. Up is ‘Write’, Down is ‘Protect’. Must be in ‘Write’ position for programming. Protect
position prohibits programming and protects all strored data from unintentional erasure.
2. Network Address Switch. Has no funtion in this product. Should be left in factory default ‘0’ position.
3. Restore Switch. Resets unit to restart operation after errors, lockups, etc. Does not erase user programmed
commands.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The installation software for the Dragon Drop-IR system is included in the supplied CD ROM. Install the Dragon
Drop-IR(tm) Software onto your hard drive as follows:
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP
1. Insert the DRAG460 beta CD into your CD-ROM drive. If your drive has been set for auto run, a ‘Xantech
Welcome’ menu will appear. If not, access your CD ROM with Windows Explorer and double click
"autorun.exe".
2. On the Welcome menu, click Install DD4 Software. Follow the on-screen instructions as the program installs.
It takes approximately one to three minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your machine.
NOTE: For the convenience of the installer, the Dragon Drop-IR(tm) CD ROM contains a complete set of
Application Notes, the Xantech Product Catalog, Factory Learned IR Codes, web site browsers and important
notes. Read the Very Important Notes first, click on the desired menu item and follow the on-screen instructions.
STARTING DRAGON DROP-IR
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP
1. Installation creates a shortcut on the desktop. Double click on the MAC1 Shortcut or:
2. From START menu, choose Programs.
3. Select DRAG460 from the list and click on the DRAG460 Icon.
4. The program loads and opens to the Xantech Dragon Drop-IR opening screen.
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SERIAL PORT SELECTION
When first launched, the Dragon Drop-IR software scans the serial ports and will display the available ports under
"Preferences" in the File menu. Unavailable ports will be grayed out. Com Port 1 would normally be used, but if it
is already in use, it will be necessary to use a different one. If your computer only has a USB connection, a USB
to Serial Adapter (including software) can be purchased at most computer stores and is available for purchase
from Xantech. (Also check with local Authorized Xantech Distributor).
Select the Com Port as follows:
1. Click Preferences (F2) from the File menu.
2. Click on an available port, then OK.
PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES
PLANNING THE SYSTEM
Before attempting any programming, plan the system configuration first. This should include the following:
a) Determine the brands and types of all IR-controlled components you expect to use.
CAUTION: See caution card (included) for the latest information regarding code compatibility before finalizing
the system.
LEARNING IR COMMANDS
NOTE: Before starting this section, palettes created in other versions of Dragon Drop-IR can be Copied and
Pasted to the PALETTE FOLDER in DRAG460 beta.
Figure 2 - Brands Figure 3 - Components Figure 4 - Palette Editor
1. From the “COMPONENT” menu, click “PALLETTE EDITOR”.
2. Locate and Select (single click) the desired BRAND as shown in Figure 2 (i.e. Sony, Panasonic etc). A list of
Components will appear. (See later sections for adding brands.)
3. Locate and Select (single click) the type of COMPONENT as shown in Figure 3 (DVD, SAT etc) (See later
sections for adding types).
4. The Palette Editor will now be open to the “Brand” & “Component” selected. A list of FUNCTIONS for that
type of component will appear as shown in Figure 4. (See later sections for adding functions).
5. Click on the RECORD button in the middle of the Palette Editor. The RECORD button will turn red. Dragon is
now ready to learn the IR codes for the specific brand/component selected.
NOTE: Once in record mode, or any mode in Palette Editor, it is not necessary to select RECORD, or any
other mode again, until leaving that mode.
6. Select the command from the left side of the Palette Editor (i.e. Power, Play, Stop etc.).
7. Hold the component remote about one inch from the PCIR IR Sensor on the front of the PCIR.
8. While continuing to keep the component remote about one-inch from the PCIR, press the corresponding
command button on the component remote. A red asterisk (*) will appear to the left of the selected function
indicating that an IR code has been learned.
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