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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DRAGON DROP-IR™ v 4.1.3

XANTECH CORP.©

INTRODUCTIONWith the DD4 Dragon Drop-IR™ system, you can program the Smart Pad2 (PM1,LM1) and Smart Pad3 (PM110, LM110) keypads, the WATERPAD™ and theURC-2 Programmable Remote Controller, with the ease and efficiency of yourWindows®-based PC. Complete "virtual" programming is possible, with single,sequenced (macro) and tiered commands. All commands can be easily testedwhile still in the "virtual" stage, prior to transferring to a real keypad or a URC-2Remote. When finished, the "virtual" keypad file can be stored for future clientreference.

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS (minimum)

• 486 66-MHz IBM® Compatible Computer (Pentium versions preferred)

• Windows 3.1/95 /98/NT

• 5 MB Hard Drive space (you will need more as your keypad libraries expand)

• 16 MB RAM (32 MB preferred) (8 MB Win.3.1)

• Mouse

INCLUDED HARDWARE & SOFTWARE ITEMS

The Dragon Drop-IR™ system includes the following items:

1 - CD ROM Disc. Contains the Dragon Drop-IR software, plus IR Code and Product files.

1 - Xantech PCIR-1 Programming Module. This module (Fig. 1) serves as a learning and programminginterface between an IBM-compatible computer and the Smart Pad 2 & 3, Waterpad

and URC-2

Remote units.

1 - DB9 Male-to-Female Cable. Connects the PC COM PORT on the PCIR-1 to SERIAL PORT 1 onyour computer. If you need to use serial ports 2, 3 or 4 on your computer, see "SERIAL PORTSELECTION" section.

1 - DB9 Male-to-DB25 Female Adapter. Allows you to use a DB25 serial port on your computer if yourDB9 serial port(s) is in use (see Fig. 4).

1 - DB9 Female-to-3-Pin Cable. Connects the XANTECH COM PORT on the PCIR-1 to the COM Portson the Smart Pads and the URC-2.

1 - 3.5mm Mini Plug-to-Stripped Ends Cable. Connects the 3.5mm IR OUTPUT jack on the PCIR-1to the input of a Xantech Connecting Block, Zone Controller, etc., in Xantech IR-controlled systems.

NOTE: This IR cable connection is used to test learned IR commands on the Controlled Equipment duringthe Dragon Drop programming procedures only.

1 - COM PORT Adapter PCB. Allows connection of the PCIR-1 to the WATERPAD (see Fig. 3).

1 - 12V DC Power Supply for the PCIR-1.

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HARDWARE CONNECTIONS

1. Connect all of the hardware together using the cables provided. Depending on your type of computerand keypad, refer to Figs. 2, 3, 4,& 5.

2. When transferring programs to the WATERPAD, install the COM PORT Adapter PCB (supplied) to the8-terminal block as shown in Fig. 3.

NOTE: Be sure to remove the COM PORT Adapter PCB when done so that you can use it for otherWATERPAD installations.

3. Connect the OUTPUT terminals of the PM110, LM110 (or WPK) and the PCIR-1 to the IR input of yoursystem’s Xantech Connecting Block, Zone Controller, etc., so that you can test IR commands. Figs.2, 3 & 4 show connections to typical basic systems.

4. Connect a small jumper between the +12V DC and STATUS terminals (Figs. 2 & 3) on the connectingblock (powers STATUS indicators on keypad). After programming is complete, you would remove thisjumper and connect the STATUS line to a source of system ON/OFF voltage. See Fig. 3 in the SmartPad3 and THE WATERPAD Installation Instructions for details.

5. Figs. 2, 3 & 4 show a 291-10 IR Receiver as an optional item. You could use this to test IR commandson the controlled equipment through the IR system before they are learned and programmed byDragon Drop-IR.

IR SENSORTALKBACK

LED

PCIR-1PROGRAMMING MODULE

Fig. 1 PCIR-1 Programming Interface Module - Front Panel

CLR MEM RESTORE

NETWORK

PGM

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CNCL FULL

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DELAY

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WRITE

NETWORKADDRESS

12V DCIR

OUTPUT

RESET

PC COM PORT

SERIAL PORT 1 (DB9, male)

PCIR-1(Rear Panel)

COMPUTER(Typical Rear Panel of a Laptop Computer)

XANTECHCOM PORT

291-10IR Receiver

(optional - see text)

To 120 V AC(unswitched)

781RGPowerSupply

(included)

Satellite Receiver

AV Receiver

VCR


781RG Power Supply(not included)

283MBlink-IR™Mouse Emitter

CONTROLLEDEQUIPMENT

283MBlink-IR™

283MBlink-IR™

PM110 or LM110(not included)

PARALLEL PORT

STATUS

IR OUT

White stripedside (+)

Jumper forSTATUSIndicators

(see item 4under

"HARDWARE CONNECTIONS")

DB9 Male-to-FemaleCable (included)

DB9 Femaleto-3-Pin

COM PORT InterfaceCable (included)

789-44Connecting Block

(not included)

3.5mmMini Plug-to-

Stripped EndsCable

(included)

UP

EXT. MOUSE PORTPCIR-1 ®

+12VDC

GND

12VD

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Fig. 2 Hardware Connections Using a Laptop Computer With Smart Pad3™ Base Modules

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

The installation software for the DD4 system is included in the supplied CD ROM. Install the Dragon Drop-IR™ Software onto your hard drive as follows:

Windows 3.1

1. Insert the Dragon Drop-IR™ CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. In File Manager, select the CD ROM drive [usually D].

3. Double Click on the Setup.exe file. This will launch the install program.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions as the program installs. It takes approximately one to three minutesto complete, depending on the speed of your machine.

Windows 95/98/NT

1. Insert the Dragon Drop-IR™ CD into your CD-ROM drive. If your drive has been set for auto run, aXantech Welcome menu will appear. If not, access your CD ROM with Windows Explorer and doubleclick "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 tocomplete, depending on the speed of your machine.

NOTE: For the convenience of the installer, the Dragon Drop-IR™ CD ROM contains a complete set ofApplication Notes, the Xantech Product Catalog, Factory Learned IR Codes, web site browsers andimportant notes. Read the Very Important Notes first, click on the desired menu item and follow the on-screen instructions.

STARTING DRAGON DROP-IR™

Windows 3.1

1. From Program Man-ager, double click theDrag413 Icon.

2. The program loads andopens to the XantechDragon Drop-IR openingscreen.

Windows 95/98/NT

1. From START menu,choose Programs.

2. Select Drag413 from thelist and click on theDrag413 Icon.

3. The program loads andopens to the XantechDragon Drop-IR open-ing screen.

Fig. 3 Hardware Connections Using a Laptop Computer With the WATERPAD™

12V DCIR

OUTPUT

RESET

PC COM PORT


PCIR-1(Rear Panel)


XANTECHCOM PORT

291-10IR Receiver





THE WATERPAD™WPK-1,-4,-6 or-8(not included)

PARALLEL PORT

Whitestripedside (+)

Jumper forSTATUSIndicators

(see item 4under

"HARDWARE CONNECTIONS")


DB9 Femaleto-3-Pin

COM PORT InterfaceCable (included)


(not included)

3.5mmMini Plug-to-

Stripped-EndsCable

(included)


TX

RX

CO

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+12V(red)

STATUS(green)

COMMON(orange)

RX(blue)

TX(brown)

COM PORT Adapter PCB(included)

GND(black)

IR OUT(white)

Six foot7-Conductor

Cable

UP

THE WATERPAD(side view)

8-Terminal Block

Satellite Receiver

AV Receiver

VCR

283MBlink-IR™

Mouse Emitter

CONTROLLEDEQUIPMENT

283MBlink-IR™

283MBlink-IR™

12VD

C

+12 VDC

GND

STATUS

IR IN

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Fig. 5 Hardware Connections Using a Desktop Computer

RESET

PC COM PORT

SERIAL PORT 1 (DB9, Male)

PCIR-1(Rear Panel)

COMPUTERTypical Ports on a Desktop Computer (Rear Panel)

XANTECHCOM PORT


To PM110, LM110,WPK or URC-2

(same as in Figs. 2, 3 & 4)


SERIAL PORT 2 (DB25, Male)

DB9 Male-to-DB25 Female

Adapter (included)

Cable to Mouse(not included)

Cable to IR-ControlledEquipment

(same as in Figs. 2,3 & 4)

PRINTER PORT (DB25, Female)

GAME PORT (DB15, Female)

12V DCIR

OUTPUT

PCIR-1 ®

781RGPowerSupply

(included)

12V DCIR

OUTPUT

RESET

PC COM PORT


PCIR-1(Rear Panel)


XANTECHCOM PORT

291-10IR Receiver



Satellite Receiver

AV Receiver

VCR



283MBlink-IR™Mouse Emitter

CONTROLLEDEQUIPMENT

283MBlink-IR™

283MBlink-IR™

PARALLEL PORT

White stripedside (+)


DB9 Femaleto-3-Pin

COM PORTInterface Cable

(included)


(not included)

3.5mmMini Plug-to-

Stripped EndsCable

(included)


12VD

C

+12 VDC

GND

STATUS

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URC-2(Battery Cover Removed)

Fig. 4 COM Port Connections For Programming a URC-2 Learning Remote

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PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES

PLANNING THE SYSTEM

Before attempting any programming, plan the system configuration first using procedures such as thosegiven in the Installation Instructions for Smart Pad2 or 3 or the Waterpad. This should include the following:

a) Determine the brand and type of all IR-controlled components you expect to use. CAUTION: Seecaution card (included) for the latest information regarding code compatibility before finalizingthe system.

b) Determine the single, dual or triple gang keypads or the Waterpad version you will need for use in thevarious rooms.

c) Choose the key and base modules you will need, or the Waterpad version, based on the number ofsource selections and the number of function commands you will need to operate the equipment.

d) Determine the keypad button icon symbols that match the IR commands needed to operate thecontrolled components.

e) Assemble the components into a working IR-controlled system such as that shown in Figs. 2 & 3.

SELECTING BASE AND KEY MODULES

With the system operating and the Dragon Drop-IR opening screen in front of you, proceed as follows:

1. Choose New Project from the File menu. (Choose Open Project if you wish to modify an existingproject file).

2. In the New Project window, type a file name (8 characters max.) such as joneshm and click OK. Theproper file extension is added automatically.

3. From the Base Unit menu, choose the desired base module [i.e. LM110 (single gang), PM110 (2-gang), EM110 and PM110(3-gang), WPK (TheWaterpad) or the URC-2(Learning Remote), accord-ing to the job requirement].

If you chose the PM110, the2-gang base unit will appearwith PM110 in the title bar.

4. Click "MODULE" on the leftside.

5. In the Module Selectionswindow, click on the desiredkey module, such as KM1.

If you chose the KM1, a 12-button outline will appear withKM1 above it.

6. Click "MODULE" on the rightside.

7. Now click on the desired keymodule for this side, such asKM6 (6-bank module).

If you chose the KM6, a 12-button outline will appear with KM6 above it. Refer to Fig. 7.

You now have a "virtual keypad", with unidentified buttons, before you.

Fig. 6 Typical 3-Gang Configuration (EM110/PM110). See *CAUTION, step 7.

EM110 PM110

CAUTION: Dragon Dropautomatically assigns theEM110 to the left of the PM110in 3-gang configurations, asshown. Be sure, therefore, tolocate the "real" EM110 to theleft of the PM110 in the finalkeypad installation.

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Symbol Icons

Icon Menu

SourceIcons

TextIcons

SymbolIcons

Icon List(Changes with Icon

Menu Selection)

Icon Display(Changes with Icon

List Selection)

IR Command List

Relay MuteDisplay

Fig. 7 Applying Source, Symbol & Text Icons From the Icon Menu

*CAUTION: If you choose the 3-gang selection, two base modules are actually displayed on the virtualkeypad; the EM110 and the PM110. The Dragon Drop software automatically assigns the single gangEM110 to the left of the 2-gang PM110 on the display. Fig. 6 illustrates this along with typical key modulechoices. To avoid incorrect assignment of commands in the actual Smart Pad3, be sure to physicallymount the EM110 to the left of the PM110 when you install the final keypad.

SELECTING BUTTON ICONS

Referring to your system plan or client specification, you may now select the button icons needed for eachkey position on the key modules as follows:

Source Icons

These icons are text that describe the program sources selected by the bank buttons, such as TUNER, CD,VCR, etc. Make your choices as follows:

1. From the Icons menu, click Source. A window will appear in the lower right with a list of availablesource (bank) icons. Refer to the partially completed PM110 in Fig. 7.

2. Use the scroll bar to go through the list until you find the first one that you want to place in a sourcebutton location on the virtual keypad. Note that the actual icons appear just to the right of the scrolllist in groups of six. Note also that each source button has a small "virtual LED" bar in the upper centerof the button that represents a real "Status" LED on the Smart Pad

3. (The Waterpad will show a small

circular "virtual LED" in the upperleft corner of each source button.See Fig. 8).

3. Click on the desired source but-ton location on the left. Thebutton you just selected will havea blue outline and the "virtualLED" will turn green (red on theWaterpad).

4. Move to the right and click onthe desired icon. You will notethat the icon appears immedi-ately on the virtual keypad.

5. Repeat this procedure for theremainder of the source buttons.

If you want to make a change inyour selection or correct a mis-take, simply click on the desiredbutton, then the desired icon.

Text Icons (Function)

These icons are text that describe theactual operational function, such as MUTE, AM/FM, OFF, etc. Refer to Fig. 7.

1. From the Icons menu, click Text. A list of available text (function) icons appears.

2. Again, use the scroll bar to go through the list until you find the desired icons.

3. Click on the desired function button location on the left. (Note: The software prevents you from placingText or Symbol icons on Source button locations). The button you just selected will have a blue outlineonly.

4. Move to the right and click on the desired icon. The icon appears immediately on the virtual keypad.

5. Repeat this procedure for the remainder of the text buttons.

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Symbol Icons (Function)

These icons are symbols thatrepresent the actual operationalfunction, such as (play), (pause), TNR , (up tuning), etc. Referto Fig. 7.

1. From the Icons menu, clickSymbol. A list of availablesymbol (function) iconsappears.

2. Scroll the list until you findthe desired icons.

3. Click on the desired func-tion button location on theleft.

4. Move to the right and clickon the desired icon. Theicon appears immediatelyon the virtual keypad.

5. Repeat this procedure forthe remainder of the sym-bol buttons.

NOTE: Since the URC-2 Pro-grammable Remote has permanently marked keys, no icon menu is provided for it Use the following basicProgramming steps for the URC-2 as well as for the SmartPad versions. Refer to Fig. 9.

PROGRAMMING

When you have selected andplaced all the icons on thevirtual Smart Pads, or theWaterpad, you are thenready to program IR com-mands to each one. To doso, you will need to create apalette of desired IR com-mands for each brand andcomponent in the system.Proceed as follows:

Select Brand, Componentand Function

1. From the Componentmenu, click PaletteEditor (F3). A list ofavailable Brands ap-pears.

2. Scroll down the list andclick on the desiredbrand. A list appears

Fig. 8 Using Palettes to Assign Commands to a Typical WATERPAD Configuration (WPK4).

Fig. 9 Using Palettes to Assign Commands to a URC-2 Programmable Remote

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with the brand you picked in the title bar (e.g. PIONEER: COMPONENT?). This is prompting you tonow select from the list the type of component you have for this brand, such as a CD player,RECEIVER, etc.

3. If it is a PIONEER AM/FM receiver, for instance, click on RECEIVER.

The Palette Editor appears with "Palette Editor PIONEER RECEIVER" in the title bar. A list ofcommand functions applicable to receivers is displayed on the left (e.g. POWER, CD, TUNER UP,TUNER DOWN, etc.). Refer to Fig. 10.

Learning IR Commands

4. Scroll the list until the function you want, such as POWER, appears.

5. From the row of buttons just to the right of the list, click Record. Refer to Fig. 10. The Record letterswill turn red.

6. Move to the left and click Power on the list. A pop-up window will display " Waiting for IR" along witha "Seconds until abort" countdown.

7. At this point, place the hand-held remote control (e.g. the Pioneer receiver remote) approx. 1" fromthe front panel of the PCIR-1 and press the remote's POWER button (aim just below IR SENSORmarking on PCIR-1 panel. See Fig.1).

NOTE: If you wait longer than 10 seconds, a time-out message "No IR Recorded" will appear. If thisoccurs, click OK and repeat steps 6 and 7.

8. Pick another command from the list and repeat steps 6 and 7 until all desired commands for thiscomponent have been learned.

NOTE: After each command is learned, an asterisk (*) will appear just to the left of the command namein the left window.

9. Click Close from the row of buttons and repeat steps 1 through 8 for each brand and component youare using in the system.

NOTE: If an "ERROR" message occurs during learning, or if the command "takes" but does notoperate the component, refer to item 4 under "TROUBLESHOOTING".

EDITING AND TESTING

You can, at any time during these procedures, edit the brands, components and function lists as well asperform tests on each IR command.

Editing Brands

1. If the brand you need is not already on the Brand list, choose the Component menu and click on AddBrand.

2. Type brand name and click OK. The new name is added and saved to the list.

Editing Regular or Xantech Components

1. If the component name you need is not already on the Component list, choose the Component menuand click on Add Regular Component (or Xantech Component if a Xantech unit).

2. Type component name in upper field of pop -up "Add Components" box.

3. Hit Enter on your computer keyboard. The components name now appears just below the upper field.

4. You may now type in a list of functions, such as Play, Stop, etc. Add these now by typing them intothe upper field, one at a time, hitting Enter after each one.

5. The function command names will appear in the lower field as a list.

6. When finished, close the box. The new component and functions are added and saved to the list.

NOTE: Functions can be added or deleted later in the Palette Editor, if desired.

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Fig. 10 Using Palette Editor in a Typical 2-Gang Configuration (PM110).

Editing IR Function Commands

1. From the Component menu, click Palette Editor.

2. Click desired Brand, then Component. (e.g. Carver, and CD).

The Palette Editor will open with the brand and component names in the title bar. (e.g. Palette EditorCarver CD) and a list of the Function Commands appear to the left. See Fig. 10.

3. At this point you are given fiveoption buttons just to the rightof the command list:

Record, Test, Add>>, Helpand Close.

4. Record allows you to record anew command or rerecord apreviously learned command.Follow the steps given under"Learning IR Commands",previous.

Testing IR Function Commands

5. Test allows you to test thelearned IR commands. Clickon Test (the letters turn red)then on each of the commandnames, one-by-one, that youwant to test. A " Red Dot" justto the left of "Test" will flash asthe IR command executes.The controlled componentshould respond to each of thecommands sent.

NOTE: Only commands with an asterisk (*) will execute. If you click on one without an asterisk, youwill be prompted accordingly.

Other Editing Functions

6. Add >>. Use this function to copy learned IR commands from the command list and "add" them to apalette on the right. See "CREATING PALETTES FOR IR COMMANDS".

7. Help. Gives basic help information for the Palette Editor.

8. Close. Closes the Palette Editor when you have finished editing. Auto save feature saves all IRcommands and created palettes.

9. To access the Delete, Rename and New Function attributes, right click within the list of commands.A pop-up menu showing each of the above appears.

10. For Delete and Rename, right click the desired command first, then left click either Delete orRename and follow the prompts.

11. For New Function, right click within the list, then left click New Function. Follow the prompt.

12. When finished, click the Close button.

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CREATING PALETTES FOR IR COMMANDS

When you have identified, learned, edited and tested all IR commands used in your installation, you will needto create a palette of operational commands for each component. You will use the palettes as sources ofIR commands when you later place them under the appropriate buttons on the virtual keypad. Proceed asfollows:

1. From the Component menu, click Palette Editor.

2. Click desired Brand, then Component (e.g. Xantech ZPR68-10) for the component for which you wishto create a palette.

The Palette Editor (Fig. 10) will open with "Palette Editor Xantech ZPR68-10 " in the title bar.

3. Click Add >> button on the right.

4. Move to the left and click on the first command you want to put on the list, such as VOLUME UP.

5. At this point the windows "Save As" file display will pop-up. Type in a filename for this palette. Typein a descriptive name [e.g. ZPR68-10, (8 letters max., no spaces)] and click OK.

6. The filename will be saved in the Drag413 "pallets" folder and will appear in the title bar of the righthand list (e.g., ZPR68-10.pal) with the first command (e.g., VOLUME UP) immediately below.

7. With Add >> still selected (letters red), go to the left and click on each command you want (e.g.VOLUME DOWN, etc.). They will appear immediately on the palette list to the right.

8. When finished with the palette, click Close.

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for each IR-controlled component in the system.

NOTE: You may remove individual commands by right clicking on the desired command, then leftclicking Delete on the pop-up menu. If you left click on Delete Palette, you will remove the entirepalette.

Also, you may rearrange commands in the palette list to your liking, by left click-drag & drop whereyou wish.

PLACING COMMANDS ON THE VIRTUAL KEYPAD

When the necessary palettes have been created, you can place IR commands from them under each buttonon the virtual keypad as follows:

Selecting Palettes

1. From the Palette menu, click Select IR Command Palette (F4).

A list of palette file names appears to the right with Select Palette in the title bar. See Fig. 10.

2. Scroll the list (if necessary) and click on the filename of each palette you need for your system (e.g.pionrec.pal, yamcd1.pal, etc.).

As you click on each file name, the palettes will appear side-by-side, left to right, with the filename ineach title bar, as in Fig. 8.

NOTE (1): All the various palettes and window boxes can be moved and sized (except the virtualkeypads), for ease of use.

NOTE (2): Each palette may be edited by clicking the Edit Palette bar or closed with the X button onthe title bar.

Selecting The RC68+ Command Palette

The DD4 incorporates a virtual RC68+ keypad with a complete set of commands and respective overlays.See Fig. 11. These cover each IR controlled Xantech model that was current with the release of thissoftware version. To place commands from the RC68+ Palette onto a virtual keypad, proceed as follows:

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1. From the Palette menu,click Select RC68 Com-mand Palette. The vir-tual RC68+ keypad pal-ette appears.

2. Click Options. Displaysfor Code Group settings,Overlay letter and Xan-tech Model choices ap-pears.

3. Scroll to and click theXantech Model you re-quire. The default CodeGroup settings and Over-lay Letter appear for theselected model.

4. Click Palette. The RC68+keypad returns with thecorrect overlay for themodel and the defaultCode Group assigned(i.e., ZPR68-10, etc.)

NOTE: It is recommended that you always use the default Code Group unless you have two or moreof the same Xantech models on the same IR network. If you change the Code Group and wish to returnto the factory default value, simply click "Default Values" in Options.

5. The palette is now ready for use in the following procedures.

Converting Smart Pad2's to Smart Pad3's and vice-versa

DD4 provides a means for converting Smart Pad2 projects to the newer Smart Pad3. The reverse can alsobe done, if the need should arise, albeit with the loss of upgrade data. Proceed as follows:

1. Open the Smart Pad2 project and right click Opt.

2. A dialog box will state "Smart Pad2 does not have any options. Would you like to make thisproject a Smart Pad3?".

3. Click Yes. The conversion completes.

4. To convert from a Smart Pad3 to a Smart Pad2, open the Smart Pad3 project and right click Opt.

5. A dialog box will state "Do you want to convert to a Smart Pad2 unit, and lose all of the extra data?followed by Note: IR commands and Icons will not be lost".

6. Click Yes. The conversion completes.

NOTE: The data lost in the step 5 conversion will be of no consequence unless you convert it backto a Smart Pad3 later.

SOURCE BUTTON COMMANDS

1. With the palettes before you, click a Source (bank) button on the virtual keypad (e.g. TUNER, CD1,etc.). A blue outline will appear around the button and the "virtual LED" will turn green.

2. Click a command on a palette that you want on the source button (e.g. click POWER from Pioneerreceiver palette, or INPUT 1 button on the RC68+ for the ZPR68-10, etc.).

Fig. 11 Using The RC68+ Palette For Xantech Commands

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The command name will appear immediately in the Command List window, lower right. Once on thislist, the IR command is stored under the selected source button.

NOTE: If you need to delete a command from the list, you can do so at any time simply by rightclicking on it.

Sequencing Commands

3. If you want a sequence of commands on this source button, click a 2nd command now (e.g., clickINPUT 2, XANTECH ZPR68-10). This 2nd command would now appear in the Command List (as inFig. 11), creating a two-command sequence. If you want more commands in the sequence, add themusing this same procedure.

NOTE: The maximum number of commands you can place in a sequence is limited to 40 in this versionof the DD4 software (ver. 4.1.3).

CAUTION: ZPR68 Installers. When programming the Smart Pads for control of a ZPR68, you willneed to place the source select commands twice under each source button (in a 2-step sequence).Refer to Fig. 11. This permits sources to be selected after zone turn-on. (They would otherwise beblocked when zone turn-on drives the STATUS line high).

Timed Delays

4. You can place a timed delay in the sequence. Click the left < and right > arrows under Delay in theCommand List window for the number of seconds you want (i.e. 2 = 2 seconds).

5. Right Click on Delay then Drag & Drop it onto the Command List. The delay time appears on thelist (e.g., Delay 2 Sec).

6. Left Click and Drag the Delay 2 Sec line and Drop it between any two commands you have placedon the Command List.

Editing Sequences

You can edit the list at will by Dragging and Dropping any command on the list to any position on the list.As you drag upward and you want the command between two existing commands, drop it on the lowerone. As you drag downward, drop it on the upper one.

You can Delete any command on the list by Right Clicking on the command.

Push & Hold (Tiered) Commands

7. The commands thus far have been placed, by default, on the first tier (or level) of the button. If youwish to add a command(s) to the second tier, click on Tier 2 in the Command List window. The Tier1commands disappear.

NOTE: For information on the use of tiered "Push & Hold" commands, refer to the Smart Pad3

Installation Instructions.

8. Click a command(s) from a palette that you want on the 2nd tier (e.g., AM/FM for the TUNER sourcebutton, etc.).

Cursor Shift (URC-2 only)

Some components, such as DVD's, may use a cursor shift function for rapid access to Tier 2 commandson the Cursor Cluster of keys only. The URC-2 accommodates these arrangements by the use of specialShift-Tier 1 and Shift-Tier 2 select commands. These can be programmed onto two keys on the URC-2so that Tier 1 or 2 commands can be selected at will for the Cursor Keys only. Refer to Fig. 12.

On these keys, "Push & Hold" is defeated so that it is not necessary to push and hold a key to access the2nd Tier. You can now access all Tier 2 commands without the necessity of using Push & Hold, allowingfast access to all Tier 2 commands as well as Tier 1. In addition, when you select Tier 1, you can press andhold a cursor command, such as scan, without activating a Tier 2 command that may be on the same button.

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NOTE: Cursor Shift can be enabled and programmed with DD4V 4.1.3 software only. To do so, proceed as follows:

1. Begin by placing all desired commands onto Tier 1 and 2 asnoted in steps 7 & 8 previous.

2. Chose two keys (not any of the 9 Cursor keys) for the Shift-Tier1 and Shift-Tier 2 select commands. Use the CH-Up and CH-Down keys if not used for other commands. Refer to Fig. 12.

3. Click on the chosen key (i.e. CH-Up).

4. Next, locate the Cursor Shift Select buttons on the lower areaof the Command List window.

Click on the Shift-Tier 1 button.

Shift-Tier 1 [XANTECH-URC2] will appear in the IR Com-mands list.

5. Click on the next chosen key (i.e. CH-Down), then click Shift-Tier 2 button.

Shift-Tier 2 [XANTECH-URC2] will appear in the IR Com-mands list. See Fig. 12.

When the project is eventually transferred to a real URC-2, pressingCH-Up will select the Tier 1 commands and pressing CH-Down willselect the Tier 2 commands on the Cursor Keys only!

NOTE: It is recommended that the Shift-Tier 1 select command be placed under the related source key aswell, located as the last command of a sequence. Refer to Fig. 13. This causes the Shift select to defaultto Tier 1 when you return to the related source from other sources. Tier 1 will then always be available forthe user when going back to the source having the Shifted Tier commands (e.g., DVD). If this is not done,the unit will default to normal "Push & Hold" operation.

FUNCTION BUTTON COMMANDS

When you have finished placing commands for a given Source(bank) button, place all commands for the function buttons thatrelate to that particular Source (i.e., Tuner Up/Down commands forthe TUNER source; Play, Stop, Pause for the CD source; etc.).Proceed as follows:

1. Click the desired Source (bank) button.

2. Click, one by one, each Function button and click the appli-cable commands from the palettes for each component.

Repeat steps 1 through 10 for all the remaining Source and Functionbuttons.

COMMON COMMANDS (Punch)

You will note that certain function commands, such as Volume Up/Down, Mute, Off, etc., are common to each Source (bank).

To "Punch" a command through to all banks at once (rather than toone bank at a time), proceed as follows:

1. Right click the desired function button (Volume, etc.). A pop-up menu appears, showing five options. Refer to Fig. 14.

Fig. 12 Applying Cursor Shift Select

CursorKeyCluster

Fig. 13 Applying Shift-Tier 1 toRelated Source Key

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2. Left click Punch. The query "You are about to delete all commands for this key in other sourcelevels. Continue?" appears.

3. Left Click Yes. The command will now appear on this button for all bank (source) selections.

4. Repeat steps 1, 2, & 3 for all remaining common commands.

NOTE: "Punch" is not available for Source buttons.

BUTTON EDITING

As you could see when selecting Punch, you also have Delete Key, DeleteBank, Copy and Paste functions on the right click pop-up menu. Fig. 14. Usethem as follows:

Delete Key. This removes any IR commands you may have placed on agiven button, but does not erase the button icon. Right click on desiredbutton, left click on Delete Key.

Delete Bank. This not only removes IR commands from a selected bankbutton, but also erases commands from all function buttons programmed forthat bank. Right click on desired bank (source) button, left click on DeleteBank. Again, it does not erase any of the button icons.

Copy and Paste. Allows you to copy a command or command sequencefrom one button to another.

Right click on button that you wish to copy from, then left click Copy. Next,right click on button you want to copy to and left click Paste.

NOTE: You cannot copy from a Function button to a Source (bank) buttonor vice-versa. Also, the button icons will not be changed. If icon changes arerequired, you will need to do so from the Icon menu.

You can also Drag & Drop (move) any button from one location to another.Simply left click and drag & drop a button onto another blank or used location. In this case, the buttonicon will move as well as the IR command(s).

CAUTION: Be careful in the use ofDrag & Drop when going to a usedlocation. The existing command(s) andbutton icon will be deleted without awarning indication.

SPEAKER RELAY MUTING

Relay Mute programming can be ac-complished in DD4 for Smart Pad3's(not Smart Pad2's), as follows:

Relay Muting Assignments

1. Click Opt. on a virtual LM110 orPM110. A panel of Base Optionsappears. See Figs. 15 & 16.

2. Click the arrows to chose the Ad-dress for the first keypad you willhave on the IR Network (i.e. 1).(See Smart Pad3 Installation In-structions under "Speaker Re-lay" for system details).

Fig. 14 Right Click on But-ton for Edit Functions

Fig. 15 Assigning Relate Mute Toggle to a Mute Button

NOTE: To remove a RelayMute assignment, Right Clickon this field.

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3. Select a Mute button or other desired location on the virtual Smart Pad3.

4. Click your choice of Toggle or On/Off on the Base Options panel.

Mute Toggle or Mute On and Mute Off buttons will appear, depending on your choice.

5. If you choose Toggle, click the Mute Toggle button. This will assign Toggle to your choice of buttonon the virtual Smart Pad (i.e. Mute). The assignment will be displayed just below the commands onthe Command List panel as "Relay Mute Toggle - (Address 1)". Fig. 15.

6. Click the arrows to chose the Address for the next keypad you will have on the IR Network. (i.e. 2) andrepeat steps 3, 4 & 5.

7. Repeat steps 3, 4, 5 & 6 for theremaining keypads in your sys-tem.

NOTE: The above procedure assignsrelay muting to a given button or but-tons on a Smart Pad3 and is not anactual IR command. They cannot, there-fore, be tested (nor need be) in theTESTING COMMANDS procedures.

IR Commands for Relay Muting

Actual IR Commands for Relay Mutingcan be placed on URC-2 keys or onSmart Pad buttons for relay mutingover the IR network. Proceed as fol-lows:

1. From the Palette menu, click Se-lect RC68+ Command Palette.The virtual RC68+ keypad paletteappears. See Fig. 17.

2. Click Options on the RC68+.

3. From Xantech Model, select Smart Pad3.

4. Click Palette. The "I" overlay forSmart Pad3 appears, with the de-fault Code Group D8.

5. There are 16 groups (each num-bered) of ON/TOG and OFF but-tons that correspond to 16 totalavailable Network Addresses for16 Smart Pad3's. 0 through F onthe "I" overlay corresponds to 0through F (switch address settings)on the Smart Pad3's.

6. Suppose you wish to place therelay toggle command for a realSmart Pad3 in room #1 on the Mutebutton of a URC-2 dedicated toroom #1. Click the Mute button onthe virtual URC-2.

Fig. 16 Assigning Relay Mute ON a nd OFF (pair) to Two Buttons

Fig. 17 Placing Relay Mute IR Commands on a URC-2

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Fig. 18 Changing Bank TrackingCommands on a URC-2

7. Click #1 ON/TOG (for toggle only) on the RC68+ Palette. Refer to Fig. 17.

This places the #1 ON/TOG (toggle) command on the virtual URC-2 Mute key.

Now, after the transfer of the programmed URC-2 to a real URC-2, the Mute button will activate theRelay Mute on a real Smart Pad

3 set to address 1 (through an IR receiver connected to the same IR

Network).

NOTE: This assumes that the real Smart Pad3 has been programmed to respond to the toggle

command at address 1 per the instructions under Relay Muting Assignments, previous.

8. If you want ON/OFF (pair) control of relay muting, you would assign two keys on the URC-2 and useboth the ON/TOG and OFF commands from the RC68+ palette. Otherwise, you would use the sameprocedure, steps 1 ~ 8.

9. If you dedicate additional URC-2's to other rooms, you would usethe same procedure above, remembering to use a differentaddress for each room in step 7. That is, use #2 ON/TOG forSmart Pad

3 set to address 2, #3 ON/TOG for Smart Pad

3 set to

address 3, etc.

10. A master Smart Pad3 could also be programmed (on different

buttons than its own relay muting) for control of ON/OFF relaymuting in a different (i.e. child's) room. Use the same procedureabove, but use the pair commands as noted in step 8.

NOTE: Remember to "Punch" mute commands in step 10 andon URC-2's, so that they will be available regardless of Sourceselected.

TESTING COMMANDS

Test each button to see that the controlled component responds toeach command. This will verify that a corrupted command doesnot get transferred later to a keypad.

1. Click Test on the title bar of the virtual keypad. The word Testwill turn red.

2. Click on a button on the virtual keypad that you want to test.

A red dot next to Test will come on and each command in theCommand List will turn blue as the IR command(s) execute. Seethat the controlled component(s) respond.

3. Repeat step 2 for each button.

When done, click Test again to turn the test mode off.

ADVANCED FEATURES

The following features may be used for specialized applications. Since they involve the changing of factorydefaults, care should be exercised in their use.

Code Group Programming

The Smart Pad3, like certain other Xantech products, has the ability to be set to various IR Code Groups.

This allows all keypads on the same zone (IR Network) to respond individually to Bank Tracking andSpeaker Relay commands, if needed. This means that a keypad that has been changed to a different CodeGroup will not bank track with others unless they are also changed to the same Code Group. For more detail,refer to Code Group Programming in the Smart Pad

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To change the Code Group from the factory default setting, proceed asfollows:

1. Click Opt. on the virtual keypad.

2. At the bottom of the Base Options panel, use the arrows to adjust thecode group to the desired value. (Refer to Code Group section of BaseOptions panel in Fig. 14). Be sure the value you choose is different fromother Xantech models you may be using in the same system.

3. You can return to the default value at any time by clicking the DefaultValues bar.

Bank Tracking Programming

Each Source (bank) key of the URC-2 and the Smart Pad3 can be pro-

grammed to output one of up to 16 different Bank Tracking commands.

This is useful so that the fixed source keys of the URC-2 will cause wallmounted Smart Pad

3's on the IR network to bank track correctly. Or, if you

want a different arrangement of source buttons on Smart Pads in one roomcompared to another, but still retain bank tracking between them.

For more detail, refer to Bank Tracking Programming in the Smart Pad3

Installation Instructions.

To change the tracking commands from the factory defaults, proceed asfollows:

1. Click Opt. on the virtual keypad.

2. At this point, click on a bank number in a box that you wish to change. Refer to Fig. 18.

3. Click the arrows to the desired value.

4. For instance, you may wish to have bank 7 on a URC-2 (CD) output a bank tracking command to causea Smart Pad

3 to go to its CD bank which may be on bank 1.

In this case, change bank 7 on the URC-2 to read 1 instead of 7. See Fig. 18.

5. Make changes on the other banks as necessary to match the URC-2 to your particular Smart Pad3.

6. You can return to the default values at any time by clicking the Default Values bar.

7. When done, close the Base Options panel. When you transfer the URC-2 project to a real URC-2, itwill then cause the Smart Pad

3 to track sources (banks) correctly with it over the IR network.

NOTE: Bank tracking will not occur if the Code Group is different. Be sure to have the same Code Groupor keep the default Code Group on all units you expect to bank track together.

Bank Track IR Generator

A Bank Track IR Generator is provided so that non-Xantech remotes can be programmed with the Xantechbank tracking IR codes, if desired. To access and use this generator, proceed as follows:

1. From the Palette Menu, Click Bank Track IR Generator. See Fig. 19.

2. Leave the Smart Pad3 D8 default Code Group as is unless you need to change it to match a Code

Group change you have already made on the Smart Pad3's.

3. At this point, up to 16 bank tracking codes can be output from the IR Output of the PCIR-1 as you clickon each button. See Fig. 19.

4. To use them, plug a Xantech high output emitter (Model 282 series) into the IR Output jack on the rearof the PCIR-1.

5. Place the high output side of the emitter against the learning window of the non-Xantech learningremote.

Fig. 19 Using the Bank Track-ing Generator for non-Xantech Remotes

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6. Place the remote in Learn mode, activate the desired source key and then click the desired button onthe Bank Track IR Generator.

At this point, the Bank Track IR Code is output by the PCIR-1 into the 282 series emitter. The Talkback LEDon the PCIR-1 will flash and the learning remote should accept the command.

NOTE: The non-Xantech learning remote should be in macro learning mode, where the bank tracking codeis first in the sequence followed usually by a source select code.

7. Repeat this procedure for each remaining source.

Adjusting Sleep Time-out (URC-2 only).

The URC-2 turns off the lighted keypad and the active source LED to "Sleep" mode to conserve batterypower. As received from the factory, the default setting in the real URC-2 and in the DD4 software is 6seconds, beginning after the last key press. The time-out value can be changed, however, to suit userpreference.

It is adjustable over a range of 1 to 10 seconds. To change the setting, proceed as follows:

1. Click Opt. button on the virtual URC-2 keypad.

2. On the Base Options pop-up, click on the Sleep Time-out arrow buttons to select the time you prefer.See Fig. 20.

When you transfer your finished URC-2 project to a real URC-2, the new time-out value will be transferred also.

CAUTION: The changed setting you made will become the newdefault value in DD4. Keep this in mind when doing subsequentURC-2 projects for other users.

MEMORY USAGE

With the large memory capacity of the PM110 at 32 kbytes andthe LM110 at 8 kbytes, it is unlikely that you will ever exceed thelimit. If you are programming the older Smart Pad2 PM1 unitsor the Waterpad 8 kbytes max.) with a large number of se-quences, you may reach the limit.

In the DD4 software, a continuous update of memory usageis displayed at the top in the title bar, along with the max.memory for a given keypad (i.e., Last update: 7926 bytes of7998 used). In addition, if you should exceed the limit, a pop-up will display "Maximum memory will be exceeded if re-quest is completed. Request denied.". If this occurs, you will need to upgrade (i.e., LM110 to a PM110),or "off-load" some commands and rearrange your project to stay within the memory limits.

TRANSFERRING DATA TO REAL SMART PADS

When you have completed all programming of the virtual keypad and tested all commands to see that theyoperate the Controlled Equipment, you can then transfer all data to a "real" Smart Pad3 (or Smart Pad2), aURC-2, or the Waterpad.

Proceed as follows:

1. Be sure the PM110, PM1, PM1EX, LM110, LM1 or WPK or URC-2 is connected to the PCIR-1 andyour IR-controlled system and that power is applied to both the keypad and the PCIR-1 (refer to Figs.2, 3 and 4).

Fig. 20 Adjusting Sleep Timeout (URC-2)

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2. Click Base Unit Transfer Ctrl+B from the File menu.

3. A Project Down Load window appears with the statement "Synching Please Wait", then"Transmitting Please Wait".

4. A transfer status bar is shown as the transmission of data progresses. See Fig. 21. Also, theTALKBACK LED on the PCIR-1 comes on steady until the transfer completes.

5. With the key modules in place on the base modules (i.e. PM110, LM110, EM110, etc.), the newlyprogrammed unit should now operate all the IR-controlled equipment in your system.

6. Using the same procedure, you may transfer to any numberof identically configured units desired.

7. When transferring to PM110's and LM110's, you can alsoinitiate Automatic "Network Transfer" from the keypad thatreceives the initial transfer to a group of other keypads thatyou may have connected to a common IR Network. Thisassumes that you want them all to be cloned with identicalcommands. See also "Network Transfer" in the Smart Pad3"Installation Instructions".

To accomplished this, proceed as follows:

8. Before doing a transfer, go to "Preferences F2" in the Filemenu.

9. Click the check mark ON next to "Automatic NetworkTransfer". Click OK.

10. Perform steps 2, 3 and 4, previous.

11. When base transfer completes, an advisory message ap-pears,

"Dragon has completed it's transfer.

The Network Transfer should now be occurring. You may now disconnect the serial cable".

12. Click OK.

The Network Transfer to the other keypads will take several seconds to complete, depending on yourproject size.

13. You now have each keypad programmed with the same data, using one procedure.

UPLOADING AND DOWNLOADING FILES

It is possible to Upload and Download files from/to a Smart Pad that was not programmed with the DragonDrop-IR software. This facility is provided mainly so that data from a Smart Pad that was programmedmanually can be stored as a computer file for the client project for backup purposes. Such files can alsobe downloaded for other jobs that use the same keypad configurations at a later time.

NOTE: These files will not display as virtual keypads nor can they be edited in Dragon Drop-IR. They are

To upload data, proceed as follows:

1. Be sure the PM110, LM110, URC-2, etc., is connected to the PCIR-1 and that power is applied to thekeypad (refer to Figs. 2, 3 & 4).

2. Click Upload File Ctrl+U from the File menu.

3. The Save As window appears. Type a File name (8 characters max.) for the project (e.g. joneshm2).A file extension .cln (clone) will be added automatically. Click OK.

Fig. 21 A Project Download in Process

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4. Upload Project Synching then Receiving with Block Transfer status is shown as the transmissionof data progresses. Also, the TALKBACK LED on the PCIR-1 stays on steady and the PRGM and SEQLEDs flash on the PM110 until the transfer completes.

5. When done, the file is added to the Projects Folder under the Dragon main directory with a .clnextension.

NOTE: If the transfer does not complete, a dialog box will say "Transfer Aborted! Sender notresponding". If this occurs, press the "RESTORE" button (PM110, PM1, PM1EX, LM110, LM1) andrepeat steps 1 ~ 5 (or remove and reapply power to the WPK or the URC-2).

To download a previously uploaded data file with a .cln extension, proceed as follows:

1. Be sure the PM110, LM110, URC-2, etc., is connected to the PCIR-1 and that power is applied to thekeypad (refer to Figs. 2, 3 & 4).

2. Click Download File Ctrl+D from the File menu.

3. The Open window appears. Type the filename for the desired project (e.g. joneshm2). You do notneed to type the .cln (clone) extension - it will be added automatically. Click OK.

4. Project Download Synching then Transmitting with status bar is shown as the transmission of dataprogresses. Also, the TALKBACK LED on the PCIR-1 stays on steady and the PRGM and SEQ LEDsflash on the PM110 until the transfer completes.

NOTE: The filename you type in must be from a project you previously uploaded that has a .clnextension.

5. If you had checked "Automatic Network Transfer" in the Preferences (F2), you will see an advisorymessage as in step 13 previous.

The downloaded or "cloned" keypad(s) should now operate when you test them in the system.

SAVING AND BACKING-UP FILES

Automatic Save

When working on a project in Dragon Drop-IR, it is automatically saved to your hard drive on a continuousbasis, using the filename you chose. You may quit a project at any time and come back to it for further workby simply clicking on Open Project Ctrl+O from the File menu and clicking the filename from the list.

Save Project As

When you finish a project, you may wish to make a variation of it without having to reprogram everythingfrom scratch. You can do this as follows:

1. Click Save Project As Ctrl+S from the File menu.

2. Type in a different Project File Name (e.g. joneshm4) and click OK.

You can now work on this new version without disturbing the previous one.

Backing-Up Files of Your Projects

It is always wise to backup any files that you create to another hard drive, a tape drive or a floppy. Forinstance, you may assign a floppy disc to each project file and keep it with each client's job files. To makebackup copies, proceed as follows:

1. Open Windows File Manager (ver. 3.1) or your hard drive icon from "My Computer" (usually drive C:)in Win 95/98/NT. Open the Drag413 folder, then the Projects folder.

2. Locate your files. The files in the Projects folder will have extensions as follows:

Project Files: .pja, .pjb and .pjc

Demo Files: .dma, .dmb and .dmc

Upload (Clone) Files: .cln

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KEY MAPPING

Gang: 1 Gang: 2 Gang: 3

LM110 (LM1)1-Gang

PM110 (PM1)2-Gang

EM110 (EM1) PM110 (PM1)3-Gang

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11 12

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11 12

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11 12

Key Numbers

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

11 12

10

13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

13 1614 15

17 18 19

20 21 22

24 25 26

23

27

28 29 30

31 32 33

34 35 36

37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44

45 46 47 48

Smart Pad3

URC-2

The Waterpad™

Fig. 22 Key Number Mappingfor Print Outs

NOTE: Each Project or Demo has three files, each with its own extension as shown. You mustbackup all three files since all are required to replicate the project!

3. Open a window for your backup drive and make a Projects folder for that drive.

4. Click and drag the files you want backed-up that are in the Projects folder on your hard drive and dropthem into the Projects folder in the backup drive.

NOTE: (1) The Project and Demo files are relatively large, requiring up to 1 MB of space or more,depending on the complexity of your project. When backing up to 1.44 MB floppies, you may needone floppy for each set of Project or Demo files.

NOTE: (2) You can reduce these file sizes dramatically, if needed, by using a good file compressionprogram, like Win Zip.

Using Backup Files

To use your backup files at a later date, copy them back to the Projects folder in your hard drive in the Dragondirectory (after un-Zipping them, if previously Zipped).

Proceed as follows:

1. Locate the Projects folder on your hard drive and the backup drives as noted above.

2. On the backup drive open the Projects folder and identify the files you want, with the properextensions, as noted above. Un-Zip them, if previously Zipped.

3. Click and drag these files from the backup drive and drop them into the Projects folder on your harddrive.

Backing-Up Your Smartpad & Palette Files

The Smartpad and Pallets folders in the Dragon directory contain all the files of your learned IR commandsand specific palettes you have created for all your projects. These should be backed up also so that youcan recreate all of your work in the event of a hard drive failure, to transfer your work to another computer,etc. Again, you can do this by backing-up these files to another hard drive, a tape drive or a floppy. Proceedas follows:

1. Open Windows File Manager (ver. 3.1) or your hard drive icon from "My Computer" (usually drive C:)in Win 95/98/NT. Open the Drag413 folder.

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2. Locate the Smartpad and Pallets folders.

3. Click and drag (copy) the Smartpad and Pallets folders to your backup drive. These files are smallenough to easily fit on one 1.44 MB floppy.

4. To use them at a later date, of course, you will need to drag & drop them back into the Drag413 folderin your main hard drive.

To avoid the potential loss of your latest work, back up your files frequently.

PRINTING PROJECTS

You can print a copy of each of your Smart Pad3, URC-2 and Waterpad Projects and keep them for future

reference or for your client's job files. The printouts will show the following:

• A keypad illustration showing the Icons assigned to each key.

• A listing of Bank Track, Mute Relay & Code Group Settings for each keypad Address.

• A listing of all IR Commands and Icon Assignments on a key-by-key basis that you have programmedunder each button.

To Print the Project:

1.With the desired project open, click Print Ctrl+P from the File menu.

2.Windows Print manager appears. Click your choices and then OK.

NOTE: On the list of IR Commands and Icon Assignments printout, the following applies:

• Source means the selected Bank.

• Gang 1 means left gang.

• Gang 2 means right gang (or center gang in 3-gang configurations).

• Gang 3 means right-most gang (in 3-gang con-figurations).

• When the EM110 (or EM1) is used, it will always be referred to as Gang 1 (left gang). Refer to Figs. 6& 22.

• Keys (buttons) are numbered left to right, top to bottom, on each keypad (1 ~ 12 on Smart Pad3 key

modules, 1~48 on URC-2 and 1~20 on the Waterpad). See Fig. 22.

• Keys or Tiers, without IR Commands assigned, are not printed.

DEMO PROJECTS

Demo Projects are useful when you want to demonstrate the appearance and operation of the Smart Padto potential clients. You only need to take your laptop computer with you --- you do not need any of the otherconnected components. You can create Demos using the same procedures as for creating "real" projects.The difference is, you do not need to connect your computer to a PCIR-1 or any other system components.You can then demonstrate keypad layouts and the action of commands in sequences, etc. -- all on screen.

1. To create or open Demo Projects, Click New Demo Project or Open Demo Project from the Filemenu.

2. Create and program Demo Projects using most of the same procedures as given earlier for "real"projects.

3. When you come to the point of "learning" IR commands, however, it is not necessary nor is it possibleto teach real commands to the functions. When you click on RECORD and then on the function (e.g.Play) in Palette Editor, a dialog box will display "Waiting for IR Code...".

4. At this point, simply click OK. An asterisk (*) will appear just to the left of the command name in theleft window in the normal manner.

5. Repeat this process for all commands needed. This creates "fake" commands for the Demos.

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6. Follow the rest of the procedures given for "real" projects until you complete the Demo project.

7. Demo projects are saved and backed up in the same way as are "real" projects.

TROUBLESHOOTINGIf you encounter problems, review each of the following items and take corrective action as described. Ifproblems persist, contact Xantech Technical Support.

1. The Smart Pads or the Waterpad, after a successful Transfer from Dragon Drop-IR, will not sendout any IR commands.

A corrupted or incorrectly learned IR code has been transferred to the keypad.

a) Open all palettes that you used for the project. Click Edit Palette, on the first palette. When PaletteEditor opens, retest each IR command to see that they operate the controlled equipment.

b) Close the Palette Editor and click Edit Palette on the next palette. Repeat this procedure for eachpalette.

c) When you find the defective command "reteach" it again using the Learning IR Commandsprocedure.

d) Before going further, test the relearned command to see that it operates the controlled equipment.

e) In the Palette Editor, right click the defective command on the right and delete it from theassociated palette.

f) Place the corrected command in the palette using the Add >> function.

g) Close the Palette Editor and open the palette.

h) Click the button on the virtual keypad that has the bad command and remove the command witha right click.

i) Place the corrected command on the keypad button by clicking it on the palette.

j) Press CLR MEM twice on the Smart Pad(s) (remove and reapply power on the WPK) then redothe Transfer procedure.

CAUTION: Always test all commands before transferring to the keypads!

2. I have made hardware connections as shown in Figs. 2 or 3. However, when attempting to learnIR commands, the TALKBACK LED on the PCIR-1 does not flash and the "Waiting for IR fromyour Remote" display times out with the "No IR Recorded" dialog box.

Your computer is not recognizing or finding the serial port connection to the PCIR-1.

Try the following in the order listed:

a) The default serial port selection (1) in Dragon Drop may already be in use by another device in yourcomputer system (such as a mouse). Refer to SERIAL PORT SELECTION, page 4, and performthe procedure listed there.

b) The serial port connections may not be made correctly to the mother board in your computer. Thisis especially true if you are using a COM port card that permits external connection of COM ports3 and 4. Have a competent computer specialist check these items.

c) Check and replace, if necessary, the connecting cables and the DB9-to-DB25 adapter.

d) The serial COM port settings, such as port addressing and IRQ parameters, may not be setcorrectly in Windows. Also, with Windows 98, port 4 may be selected instead of 2 in the automaticport selection process (page 4), but not be usable because port 4 is not addressed to a rear panelconnector.

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Again, have a competent computer specialist check these for you.

e) Press RESET on the PCIR-1 and try again.

f) Try a different PCIR-1.

3. Unit will not learn IR commands from certain brands and models of remotes.

a) Because of the wide variety of IR coding and timing relationships (there are no industry standards),there are some IR commands that are not learnable by the Dragon Drop-IR or the Smart Padsystem.

Be sure to test all components first to see that their IR command codes are learnable by DragonDrop-IR and are executable by the Smart Pads (or the WATERPAD) before selecting finalcomponents for the system.

To aid you in this selection, see CAUTION card included with these instructions for the latestinformation relating to code compatibility.

NOTE: Certain IR commands that are not normally learnable, or those that operate more correctlywhen learned with special techniques at Xantech, are available on the CD ROM that comes with DD4.These, and the most recent updates to these files, are available on the Xantech web site atwww.xantech.com. Contact Technical Support for details.

b) Components using IR carriers higher than 71 kHz cannot be learned directly. Most are learnable,however, when down-converted by Xantech products such as the 291P, PMS12, 291-455, MS455,etc. Refer to the Xantech Product Catalog and contact Technical Support for details. Be sure youhave the Make and Model number of the component and its remote before contacting TechnicalSupport.

4. "Record ERROR, try again" shows on screen while learning IR commands.

The Talkback LED on the PCIR-1 may also stay on.

Sometimes the command "takes" but does not operate the device.

This may occur if you hold the "teaching" remote too far away, too close, or at too great an angle tothe face of the PCIR-1, or, IR interference is present.

Also, with some remotes, you may be holding down the buttons for too long or too short a period oftime when "teaching" the commands.

Do the following:

a) Press RESET on the rear of the PCIR-1 and repeat the Learning procedures.

You may have to experiment with the distance the remote is held away from the IR SENSOR onthe front of the PCIR-1. It may need to be as much as 10" away, but usually not closer than 1/2".

b) Vary the amount of time you hold down the "teaching" remote's buttons. Sometimes only a brieftap is necessary.

c) Be sure there are no sources of strong IR interference near the PCIR-1 (such as CFL lamps, TVs,Your Computer Monitor, Neon lighting, etc.). Shade or move the location of the PCIR-1 asnecessary.

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3-Pin FemalePlug Connector

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White Striped Lead

3-Lead Cable

Fig. 23 COM PORT Interface CablePin-outs

5. When Transferring the project to a keypad, the transfer stops with a "Transfer aborted-Receiver Stopped Responding" or a "Communications Error---" message.

The following items may have interfered with the transfer of data. Check each one in the order listed,then redo the transfer.

a) 12V power may not be applied to the keypad. Refer to Figs. 2 & 3.

b) IR noise may be on the IR bus (i.e., such noise may be coming from an IR receiver in another room),preventing transfer to the keypad. Disconnect the wire from the "OUT" terminal on the back of thekeypad. Now press the "RESTORE" button on the PM1/PM110 or LM1/LM110 (remove andreapply power on the WPK) and redo the transfer.

Note: Remove and replace one battery on a URC-2. Removing and reapplying power will also doa RESTORE on the PM1/ 110 or LM1/LM110.

c) Spurious data in the keypad may be preventing data transfer. Do a "RESTORE" function as above.

d) A corrupted or incorrectly learned IR code may exist in the data. Refer to item 1, previous, forcorrection.

e) Check the COM PORT interface cable for continuityon each of its 3 leads. Refer to Fig. 23 for pin-outinformation. Replace if necessary.

f) Connect the COM PORT interface cable directly tothe computer's com port instead of to the PCIR-1.See Fig. 24. Do a "RESTORE" function as notedpreviously and redo the transfer. If this corrects the

problem, the PCIR-1 may need to be serviced.

g) Your computer may have run out of system resources (memory). Quit other open applications andrestart Windows.

6. After transferring commands to a keypad or keypads, they work fine ... except at certain timesthe keypad refuses to output any commands at all.

This problem is similar to that noted in 5. b) previous. That is, IR noise may be on the IR bus line comingfrom an IR receiver in another room or rooms, preventing a clean IR signal from arriving at thecontrolled component.

a) Temporarily disconnect each IRreceiver one at a time, until youfind the one causing the interference.

b) Look for sources of IR interfer-ence near the IR receiver(s)[such as CFL lamps, TVs, Neonlighting, etc.]. Move or shadethe IR receiver(s) or take othersteps as necessary.

CLR MEM RESTORE

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Make all other connections asshown in Fig. 2 except disconnectOUT lead during transfers [see item5. b) previous]



PARALLEL PORT EXT. MOUSE PORT

PM110, PM1, LM110, LM1[or WPK & URC-2] (not included)

UP

COM PORTInterface Cable

Fig. 24 Direct connection of COM PORT Interface Cable when trouble-shooting transfers. [See item 5. g) previous]

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7. When uploading data (Upload File) from a manually or previously programmed Smart Pad, thedialog box statement "Synching Please Wait" eventually times out, with no data transferredor, "Transfer Aborted! Sender not responding".

Spurious data may be preventing proper execution of the upload program code, or, the interface cablemay be defective.

a) Check the COM PORT interface cable and replace it if necessary [see 5. e) and Fig. 23].

b) Do a "RESTORE" function as noted previously.

c) Repeat steps 2 ~ 5 of the Upload procedure, under "UPLOADING AND DOWNLOADING FILES".

8. When transferring a project to just one PM110 module using Base Unit Transfer (Ctrl-B), theERRor LED on the PM comes on at the end of the transfer.

The Automatic Network Transfer box has been checked in Preferences.

Simply go to Preferences (F2) in the File menu and un-check the Automatic Network Transfer box.

NOTE: Even though the ERR LED lights up, paressing RESTORE will resume operation and thetransferred project will work OK. However, it is preferable to select the Automatic Network Transferbox only when you wish to initiate a network transfer to several keypads connected on the same IRnetwork. See also, "Transferring Data To Real Smart Pad's ", step 7

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