User manual TAG MCLAREN AUDIO TMA1

owner's manual 2 4 5 7 8 10 12 20 22 24 25 27 28 30 31 34 35 37 contents welcome safety first connecting your TMA1 to the AV32R DP controlling the TMA1 TMA1 controller > controlling other products RS232 settings IR learning macros macros: an example macro: RS232 macro: RC5/TAGtronic Bus macro: learnt IR/chaining change bus ID 31 xxx macros cursor key functions control via a PC upgrading the TMA1's software maintenance and service | 1 TMA1 controller 01/04 10611W 2 | welcome welcome to Dr. Udo Zucker Challenging your Imagination The TAGtronic Bus is a very sophisticated interface, which allows TMA products to be connected to each other to form a more powerful, integrated system. However, the TAGtronic Bus is limited to TMA products, so a solution to integrate third party products had to be found: welcome | 3 For AV192R owners' the solution is the RS232/IR TX Controller, an integrated module allowing the AV192R to control third party products, almost as if they were an integrated part of the TMA system. The TMA1 Controller now takes the highly regarded RS232/IR TX Controller module from the AV192R and places it, together with a dedicated interface board, in a separate box, giving the AV32R Dual Processor access to the interesting world of system automation. Enjoy... Dr. Udo Zucker 4 | safety first safety first before you start Make sure that all components of your system are disconnected from the AC mains supply whenever you change any connections. positioning The TMA1 is designed to stay connected to the mains supply at all times. It generates very little heat itself, so it can be placed very freely, but make sure you do not cover any of the cooling slots of your AV32R DP if you decide to place the TMA1 on top of your AV32R DP! Do not expose your TMA1 to dripping or splashing liquids. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on or near it. Do not place your TMA1 on top of any hot surface. power connection Do not connect the TMA1`s power supply until you have completed all connections. connecting your TMA1 to the AV32R DP TAGtronic Bus Connect the TMA1 to your AV32R Dual Processor using the TAGtronic Bus, just like another TAG McLaren Audio product . Remember, TAGtronic Bus IN at the TMA1 needs to connect to TAGtronic Bus OUT at the AV32R (or vice versa). | 5 infra red control Connect the IR Transmitter, supplied with the TMA1, into the IR-TX connector. Attach its other end, the IR transmitter capsule to the 3rd party product you want to control via infra red commands(1). For more details see page 12. RS232 control Connect a PC or a product you want to control via RS232 the RS232-IN or RS232-OUT connector, as required. For more details see page 10. 1. If you need to control more than one product using IR commands then you need to connect an active IR distribution controller, such as those available from Xantech, to the IR-TX output 6 | connecting your TMA1 to the AV32R DP power supply Finally, after you have completed all connections, connect the TMA1's external power supply, shipped with the TMA1, to the TMA1's DC+6.5V input. Please note that the power connector will be correctly inserted and locked into the DC +6.5V connector if the connector is pushed in as shown in the picture on the right. Do not plug the power supply into an AC wall socket until you have completed all connections! The TMA1 can remain connected to the AC Supply at all times - it takes very little energy. controlling the TMA1 The TMA1 is entirely controlled through the AV32R Dual Processor's on-screen display. For details on how to configure the AV32R's on-screen display see the AV32R's user manual. | 7 Select Change Set-up, followed by TAGtronic Bus, RS232/IR TX Controller and you come to the RS232/IR TX Controller control window: 8 | TMA1 controller > controlling other products four ways to get results... There are four ways the TMA1, connected to the AV32R Dual Processor, can control other products: TAGtronic Bus messages this is the protocol TAG McLaren products use to communicate with each other. There are also controllers from other manufacturers, such as AMX, which offer TAGtronic Bus implementations. The TMA1 Controller can be used to generate TAGtronic Bus messages, for details see paragraph Macros on page 20. RS232 messages The TMA1 Controller can control products via RS232 messages. Please refer to the handbook of the product you want to control to find the necessary RS232 command settings. The AV32R DP can also be controlled via RS232 commands, for details see page 34. 10 | TMA1 controller > RS232 settings RS232 Port Settings... The RS232 Controller offers two bidirectional RS232 interfaces which you need to configure as required by the products you want to control or system controller you want to use: RS232 input uses a 9 way, female D-Sub connector with this pin layout: 2 3 5 RX TX Ground RS232 output uses a 9 way, male D-Sub connector with this pin layout: 2 3 5 TX RX Ground Both interfaces support 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 Baud, with Data Bits 7 or 8, Parity Odd, Even or None and Stop Bits 1, 1.5 or 2. The baud rate of the RS232 input and RS232 output can be independently configured, a 1000 Byte buffer allows data to be relayed even when input and output ports have different Baud rates. TMA1 controller > RS232 settings Relay RS232 Data This feature can be used to `daisy-chain' products using RS232 control: It allows data received on the RS232 input to be relayed to the output (Input -> Output Only), vice versa (Output -> Input Only) or between both (Input <-> Output). You can also switch relaying completely off (Never). | 11 Relay Received RC5->IR TX Activate this feature if you want to relay RC5 infra red commands, received via the AV32R Dual Processor's IR receiver or TAGtronic Bus, to the TMA1's IR-TX output. You can either connect an IR transmitter to the IR-TX output or connect it directly to a suitable IR distribution system. Relay Received RC5->RS232 Activate this feature if you want to relay RC5 infra red commands, received via the AV32R Dual Processor's IR receiver or TAGtronic Bus, to the RS232 output, RS232 input or both using the TAG McLaren RS232 Message Protocol. The Protocol is available from www.tagmclaren.com or helpdesk@tagmclaren.com 12 | TMA1 controller > IR learning IR Command Learning The AV32R DP, connected to the TMA1 Controller, can learn many IR commands by `listening' to them. Please connect the IR transmitter supplied with your TMA1 Controller to the output IR-TX and stick the transmitter close to the infrared receiver of the product you want to control. If you need to control more than one product using IR commands then you need to connect an active IR distribution controller, such as those available from Xantech, to the IR-TX output. IR-transmitter Select IR Command Learning which brings up a submenu, allowing you to - Learn a new IR Command - Delete a Learnt IR Command - Edit the Name of a Learnt IR Command Please note, RC5 commands, as used by TAG McLaren products and many others, can directly be entered into a Macro definition, as this saves valuable memory. If you are unsure if your product uses an RC5 protocol, try to learn it as RC5 as shown on page 25 and if it fails, learn it as described here. TMA1 controller > IR learning heading Learn A New IR Command Pick the remote control you want to learn an IR command from and select Learn A New IR Command. The explanation screen, as shown on the right, will come up (which will disappear after 1 minute if learning hasn't started). Please note you can use the cursor and ok buttons on the AV32R DP's front panel during Infra red Learning . Press the ok/normal button on the AV32R DP's front panel to commence learning. | 13 14 | TMA1 controller > IR learning As soon as you have pressed the ok/normal button, the screen shown on the right will come up, advising you to get ready to press the button of the IR remote control you wish to learn. Make sure you point the remote at the TMA1's IR learning sensor, located above the TAG McLaren Logo (see picture on page 15, sensor indicated by arrow). Don't press the button until the message changes to Press and Hold Key Now. Now keep the button pressed until the next screen appears, informing you that the command has been successfully learnt. TMA1 controller > IR learning | 15 You can check if the command has been correctly learnt, if you select Test IR command (you can use the cursor keys on the front panel to navigate). Check if the unit you want to control acts as expected. Finally Name the command so you can clearly identify it when you include it in a Macro command sequence. Please note: to select a letter use either the number keys of your AV32R DP's remote control or select a letter using the cursor up/down keys you can use the front panel buttons too. 1. Some IR transmission protocols need a certain number of repeats for a code to be accepted. Usually this is three times, the default for this property. If a learnt command does not work when using Test IR Command try more or fewer Repeats 16 | TMA1 controller > IR learning What if IR Learning didn't work · Learn a command from the AV32R DP remote to verify that you have done everything correctly. · Try to hold the remote you want to learn closer/further away from TMA1`s learning sensor. If this all doesn't work, then you most likely have a remote emitting an IR signal which is incompatible with the AV32R DP's learning capability. Contact helpdesk@tagmclaren.com to see if they can assist you further. TMA1 controller > IR learning | 17 The AV32R DP reports successful learning but my 3rd party product does not respond There might be instances where you will find that the AV32R DP indicates successful learning, but when it emits the command your 3rd party product doesn't respond. If that's the case try the following: · Learn a command from the AV32R DP remote to verify that you have done everything correctly. Don't forget to move the IR transmitter to the AV32R DP's infra red receiver window. · Try to hold the remote you want to learn closer/further away from TMA1`s learning sensor. · Some IR transmission protocols need a certain number of repeats for a code to be accepted. Usually this is three times, the default for this property. If a learnt command does not work when using Test IR Command try more or fewer Repeats. If this doesn't help then your remote will most likely emit a IR protocol using a variable number of fast repeat codes to indicate that a specific key is kept pressed for a long time. The AV32R DP is unable to understand variable IR protocol. Please contact helpdesk@tagmclaren.com to see if they can assist you further. 18 | TMA1 controller > IR learning Delete Learnt IR Commands This submenu is used to delete a learnt infra red command from the database. Select Command and scroll through the list of learnt commands using the cursor up/down keys until you find the command you want to delete. Select Delete the command to erase it from the database. Once gone, it's gone forever. Edit the Name of a Learnt IR Command This submenu is used to rename a command. Select Old Name of Command and scroll through the list of learnt commands using the cursor up/down keys until you find the command you would like to edit. Select New Name of Command and enter the new name. TMA1 controller > delete all settings Delete All Macros/Settings This feature clears the whole memory of the TMA1 Controller, erasing everything permanently! There is no going back, so be careful. | 19 It is best to make a backup using the TAG McLaren BackUp Utility before executing this command. This allows you to restore all your settings. 20 | TMA1 controller > macros Macros Macros are a sequence of commands which are executed if specific events occur. They can automate processes which would otherwise need many key presses and often different remote controls. A Macro can be a simple command, such as `Switch On TV' or any combination of Learnt IR, RC5 IR, RS232 or TAGtronic Bus command sequences. 22 | TMA1 controller > macros: an example The easiest way to understand how it works is to look at an example: In the following example we switch the TV on when we press the AV32R DP's input key dvd, then select the TV's AV input and finally set the AV32R DP's volume to 15dB: We assume we have learnt the TV's remote commands for On and for Switch to AV input, as described in the paragraph IR Learning, above. The corresponding Learnt Commands are named: `TV On' and `AV On'. We enter the AV32R DP's setup menu and select Automation/TAGtronic Bus. Selecting the Controller Assign Macro to dvd key TMA1 controller > macros: an example | 23 This macro will work beautifully if you activate the Synchronised Standby features so that the AV32R DP has control over the DVD32 and all amplifiers. This will then result in powering up the DVD32 and the power amplifiers via the TAGtronic Bus when the input key dvd is pressed. All that remains is to insert the disc and press play. The command 31 58 sets the AV32R DP to `set volume mode'. The command 31 70 increases the volume to -90dB + 70dB = -20 dB Select 1st Learnt Command 1st Learnt Command Entered All Commands are entered 24 | TMA1 controller > macro: RS232 Let's have a closer look at the command types you can assign to a macro: RS232 Commands You can send RS232 commands through the RS232 output or RS232 input port. You can assign any sequence of commands using letters or ASCII codes. Letters are entered using the AV32R DP remote control's number keys. Use shift to toggle between lower and upper case. Press record to enter an ASCII code directly. Use eject to remove it. In our example we wanted to enter vp410 `comma' on `Carriage Return' hence we used the ASCII code for comma = <044> and Carriage Return = <013> The TMA1 Controller allows you to set the Character Delay, i.e. the time between sending individual codes and the Delay before the next macro command is executed. Many products need at least 10ms Character Delay. If a product responds with an RS232 string then you should increase the Delay as otherwise the next macro command will be transmitted at the same time the response is sent. TMA1 controller > macro: RC5 / TAGtronic Bus RC5 Command You can assign an RC5 IR command, using its associated Command and Data information. All TAG McLaren (and many other) products use RC5 commands. TAG McLaren home cinema products `understand' many more RC5 commands than their remote control can transmit, making them perfectly suited for integration with powerful system controllers, such as the TMA1 Controller. A full list of all RC5 commands TAG McLaren products understand can be found at www.tagmclaren.com. Visit the club and go to the hotlink infra red remote codes | 25 You can also learn an RC5 command by selecting Enter RC5 command using a remote control. Point the remote you want to learn at the AV32R DP's normal infra red receiver window, which is located between the volume knob and power button. Press the button and you will see the Command and Data field updated (if the remote was indeed sending RC5). Remotes sending other protocols are learnt as described on page 12. 26 | TMA1 controller > macro: RC5 / TAGtronic Bus TAGtronic Bus Commands TAGtronic Bus commands are specified to the TMA1 Controller in analogy to their RC5 commands. A full list of all RC5 commands TAG McLaren products understand can be found at www.tagmclaren.com. Just visit the club and go there to the hotlink infra red remote codes All you need to add is the Destination Group and if not BCAST (which means all products), the Destination Unit ID, e.g. 1. Select Unit ID =0 if you want to talk to all products of the same group: Allowed Destination Groups are: BCAST (=all), DVD, AVP, AMP, PREAMP(1) and TUNER Allowed Destination Unit IDs are: 0 (=all), 1,2,.....9 The factory setting of the Bus ID for all TAG McLaren products is 1. You can assign a different Bus ID for AV32R DP, AV192R, DVD32R, DVD32FLR, 100x5R, 250x3R and 250MR. 1. The DPA32R only responds to the group BCAST TMA1 controller > macro: learnt IR / chaining Learnt Infra red Command You can assign any of the IR commands you have learnt, as shown on the left. Select Delay to pause the controller for a given time before processing the next command, which is often required when sending several infra red commands in a sequence. | 27 Chaining Macros You can chain, i.e. run one macro after another if you find that the 8 commands per macro are insufficient or if you find that you reprogram an independent sequence all the time, e.g. switching your tv on and then selecting a specific input. The TMA1 Controller chains macros, it doesn't nest them, i.e. a macro chained is executed after the macro you call it from is finished. If you make recursive calls, the TMA1 Controller will fail. 28 | TMA1 controller > change bus ID Changing the Bus ID · DVD32R/DVD32FLR (requires v3.8 or higher): Disconnect any connections to the TAGtronic Bus Press both the search+ and search- keys (and keep pressed) whilst powering up (to power cycle the DVD32FLR you need to unplug and reconnect the AC power cable) The DVD32 will enter the Set Bus ID mode, which will display on the DVD32's front display the currently set Bus ID, e.g. "UNIT ID 1" Press skip+ or skip- to increment or decrement the Bus ID Press play to assign the displayed ID to the DVD32 · AV32R / AV192R (requires v4.10 or higher) Disconnect any connections to the TAGtronic Bus Press both the cursor right and cursor left keys (and keep pressed) whilst powering up The AV processor will enter the Set Bus ID mode, which will display on the front display the currently set Bus ID, e.g. "UNIT 1" Press cursor up or cursor down to increment or decrement the Bus ID Press the ok key to assign the displayed ID to the processor 30 | TMA1 controller > 31 xxx macros 31 100 31 xxx Macros The TMA1 Controller allows you to trigger up to 128 macros using learning remote controls, such as the Philips Pronto. The advantage of executing macros inside the AV32R DP as opposed to a powerful infra red learning remote control is the ability to combine infra red with RS232 and TAGtronic commands. In addition, when running the macro from the AV32R DP, the learning remote will only need to communicate with a single product for a very short period, removing the need to point it at the system for a long time. You can triggerone of 28 macros by sending the RC5 sequence Command: 31 followed by Command: 31 Data: 100 Data: xxx with xxx being a number from 0 to 127 31 100 31 xxx macros can also be assigned to the cursor and skip+, skip - keys of your AV32R DP remote control. For details see next page. TMA1 controller > cursor key functions heading | 31 If the AV32R DP is connected to the TMA1, then you will find a sixth entry which allows you to activate 6 different macros per input key to the cursor and skip +/ skip - keys. This allows you to integrate the key control of 3rd party products into your AV32R DP remote control, as explained below: This is a copy from the AV32R Dual Processor's user manual: The cursor keys G, H, E and F plus the skip + and skip - keys have different features assigned to them, depending on the mode your AV32R DP is currently in. The AV32R will automatically switch between these assignments, anticipating what your most likely expectation will be at any moment. You can also switch manually between these assignment at any time. Just keep the ok key pressed for more than three seconds and a screen similar to the one shown on the left comes up. For more details refer to the AV32R's user manual. 32 | TMA1 controller > cursor key functions Associated Cursor Functions Macros can be triggered by pressing one of the 11 input selection keys tv, vcr, sat, tuner, aux, cd, ld, dvd, md, dab or tape, as described on page 20. Imagine you linked your satellite receiver to the AV32R DP using the TMA1 Controller. Whenever you press the sat input key your satellite receiver and tv will power up, selecting the tv's appropriate video input. Wouldn't it be great if now also magically your AV remote could control the satellite receiver? This is entirely possible - all you need to do is to assign up to six relevant functions to 31 100 31 xxx macros and then link those to the cursor and skip+, skip - keys. TMA1 controller > cursor key functions | 33 In our example, shown below, we assigned six Sky Digibox commands in such a way that the user can now scroll between programs (cursor up, cursor down), scan within the program guide (tv guide, cursor up, cursor down), select a program from the programme guide (ok), start Sky Active services (sky active) and return to the normal program (sky). 34 | TMA1 controller > control via a PC Controlling your TAG McLaren System with a PC Connect your PC through its RS232 COM port to the AV32R DP and you can control the AV32R DP and all products attached to it. An example, the AV32R DP status message, is given below. Hyper Terminal by Hilgrave is shipped with most versions of Microsoft Windows Please visit www.tagmclaren.com/products/rs232/intro.asp and you will find a full description of How it Works, how your PC Settings should be configured and even how to manufacture the necessary RS232 Cables. From the same location you can download TAG McLaren's RS232 Message Protocol which tells you how to communicate with the AV32R DP's TMA1 Controller using your PC or indeed any RS232 system controller. Alternatively email helpdesk@tagmclaren.com. upgrading the TMA1's software heading One of the most flexible aspects of the TMA1 is that its complete software is stored in reprogrammable memory. Details of future upgrades are published on www.tagmclaren.com. The TMA1 can be re-programmed by connecting a suitably equipped and configured PC to the TAGtronic Bus connectors, located on the rear panel, using the universal TAGtronic Programming Cable, an optional item not included with the TMA1. IN OUT | 35 BUS Preparation work, necessar y before you can start In order to upgrade your TMA1 with the latest software you need to have the following items available: 1. A suitably equipped PC to interface with the TMA1 - A full (now so called legacy) RS232 interface is required 2. The universal TAGtronic programming cable, available from the on-line shopping section of www.tagmclaren.com 3. The TAGtronic Upgrade Wizard Version v2.25 or later, available free of charge from www.tagmclaren.com. The Wizard must be installed before you can successfully download any software upgrades! For full details see www.tagmclaren.com 4. The TMA1 software you would like to download to your TMA1. This can also be downloaded free of charge from www.tagmclaren.com. You need to double click the software, which comes as an .exe file, to unpack it and register it with the Upgrade Wizard. 36 | upgrading the TMA1's software the upgrade process: step-by-step 1. Disconnect all connections from your TMA1, including the power connection 2. Connect the TAGtronic Programming Cable to the TAGtronic Bus connections, red to IN, black to OUT 3. Connect the D-sub connector of the TAGtronic Programming Cable to the COM1 serial interface of your PC 4. Run the TAGtronic Upgrade Wizard, version v2.25 (or later) from Microsoft Windows, selecting Start > Programs > TAG McLaren Audio > Upgrade Wizard 5 Continue to follow the instructions of the upgrade wizard exactly. When asked by the Upgrade Wizard to power up the TMA1 connect the power cable. Please note that the TMA1 will still light its blue power LED (which is different to other TAG McLaren Audio products) but it will wait for new software to be loaded. Continue to follow exactly the instructions of the Upgrade Wizard! The TMA1 will be detected as unit named RS232! The upgrade process will take a little under 1 minute only. 6 After successful completion remove the TMA1`s power cable and the TAGtronic Programming Cable. Then reconnect the TMA1 to your system, connecting the TMA1`s power cable last. Don't forget to power cycle the AV32R Dual processor to detect the TMA1 controller. Problems? In case you experience a problem, just try the above sequence again. Should the problem persist, please send an e-mail to helpdesk@tagmclaren.com for further assistance. maintenance and service heading TAG McLaren Audio equipment is designed to give optimum performance for many years. | 37 cleaning In order to maintain the appearance of your TMA1, you can clean it as follows: · before cleaning, always disconnect your TMA1 from the AC supply · any grease or dirt on the case may be removed with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened slightly with a mild solution of warm water and detergent or washing-up liquid. Do not use any other solutions. Do not use any solvents or abrasives Take great care not to get any liquid inside the case. If this happens, you should have your TMA1 serviced. ser vice There are no user-serviceable parts inside the TMA1. All service should be carried out only by one of our authorised service agents. If servicing work is required, please contact your authorised TAG McLaren Audio retailer. Please keep the original packaging and use it whenever your TMA1 is transported.