Cuisinart MSC-400 User Manual

MSC-400 Reference Manual

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 10VS-1006 VOLTAGE POWER SENSOR The VS-1006 Voltage Power Sensor allows voltage output of a system component

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 11VID-6 VIDEO SENSOR CABLE The VID-6 Video Sensor Cable is a special cable assembly that connects the compos

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 12MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Two Installation

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 13 System Design The MSC-400 is designed to simplify control of a home entertainment system, from a simple s

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 14sure the system has been properly setup to accommodate all possible control options. Typically, with a one

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 154. Drill small starter holes in the marked locations. 5. Using small flat head screws, attach the mounti

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 166. To TEST VOLTAGE SENSING, turn the SENSED DEVICE ON. The VIDEO OR VOLTAGE SENSOR LED on the MSC-400 FRO

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 17 IR OR RS232 PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUTS (Ports 7-12) – RS232 NOTE - There are two versions of the RS232 cable. T

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 181. When using two MSC-400’s in a MASTER/SLAVE SYSTEM, use one of the included 10’ 4-CIRCUIT MINI-MINI CAB

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 19 8 Relay +12V Normally Open

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 2Table of Contents 1. Features and Parts 2 Front Panel 5 Rear Panel 6 RFX-250 8 Voltage Sensor

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 20Master/Slave Systems Two MSC-400 Controllers can be linked together for control of up to 22 Connected Devi

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 21MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Three Programming

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 22Overview of Programming MSC-400 Editor or Complete Control Suite Programming the MSC-400 requires that yo

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 23Introducing MSC-400 Editor MSC-400 Editor Window A Menus and Shortcut Buttons for common tasks. The

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 24Step by Step – Programming a Typical MSC-400 System Start a NEW File 1. If not already open, launch CO

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 25 The SAVE AS WINDOW will appear. Navigate to where PROJECT FILES are SAVED. Type a meaningful name in

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 26 2. In the IMPORT DEVICE WINDOW, click the BROWSE BUTTON. The OPEN WINDOW will appear. 3. Navigate to wh

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 27Program Menu Step #2 - Devices & Routing This section will assign each device to a dedicated IR outpu

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 28NOTE - Though some steps are similar, there are additional steps to adding and configuring RS232 Devices.

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 29Optional Step - Adding RS232 Devices If your client’s system has a device that you intend to control via R

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 3MSC-400 Reference Manual Section One Features and Parts

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 30 2A New Device Window 3. In the DEVICE NAME BOX type the device name as it is to appear in TREE VIEW

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 31Program Menu Step #3 - Configuration This section will assign the RFID settings for communication with th

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 32a) Set the PRIMARY and SECONDARY RFIDs. Activate the Secondary RFID (click/check mark in the box). Use on

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 33Program Menu Step # 6 - Creating Smart Macro Groups and Smart Macros Macro Groups and Smart Macros are th

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 34c) Right click the MACRO GROUP DIRECTORY. In the POP-UP, select ADD SMART MACRO. d) Right click the SMAR

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 35Smart Macro Window The Smart Macro Window is where all programming for MSC-400 Smart Macros is done. IR an

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 36Programming Smart Macros There are two ways that Smart Macros can be triggered in a MSC-400 System. • Nor

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 37Moving Commands in a Smart Macro When creating Smart Macros, it may be necessary to move commands in the l

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 38 4. If necessary, DRAG AND DROP the DELAY to the proper position in the list. 5. To DELETE a DELAY do

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 39 Open Favorite Channel Tool 4. If necessary, select FAVORITE CHANNELS CABLE in the FAVORITE CHANNEL T

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 4INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Universal Remote Control MSC-400 Master Syste

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 408. Sequentially press the NUMERIC BUTTONS for the channel being cond (502). As ‘0’ and ‘2’ are pressed th

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 41Programming IF/ELSE Statements IF Else statement enables you to program a decision into a Macro, making it

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 422. Name and con the sensors. Return to the Program Menu and go to Step #3, Configuration. Beside the sens

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 434. In the SMART MACRO WINDOW TOOL BAR, click the IF/ELSE BUTTON. An IF/ELSE BRACKET will appear at the bo

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 447. Double click the IF LINE in the macro window. The IF SETTING WINDOW will appear. 8. In the Type area

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 457. Now let’s take care of the other problem in our macro, the Power On delay for the Audio receiver. Once

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 46 Nesting a Smart Macro Alias This MSC-400 programming feature allows INSERTING a Smart Macro WITHIN ANOT

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 47 Smart Macro Alias Window 6. Click the first SMART MACRO in the list that is to be added to the TOGGLE

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 48Action Variables Variables enable the MSC-400 to track the status of a device or a user by “remembering” w

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 49on. 2. Click on the IF button to add an IF/ELSE line in the macro: 3. Double click on the IF l

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 5PRODUCT FEATURES • System Control of up to twelve devices (twenty two in a Master/Slave System) • Power m

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 50 7. Now, you complete the IF setting by choosing True or False using the list box. 8. Now

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 51 10. Change the state of our “Audio is ON” variable to TRUE. Click on OK to close the window.

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 52ADDING RELAY COMMANDS TO SMART MACROS The MSC-400 has two Dry Contact Relays that can be used for a variet

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 53 3. In the VALUE BLOCK, set the TYPE of command to be issued in the macro using the PULL-DOWN. (ex. ON).

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 541c Relay Macro Group 2. Click the NEW GROUP BUTTON. The PROPERTY WINDOW will appear. 3. In the PROP

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 55 Press & Hold Relay Setting Window 11. In the VALUE BLOCK set the TYPE of Relay using the PULL-DOWN

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 56SAVING AND DOWNLOADING A MSC-400 PROJECT When all configuration and programming have been completed, the M

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 57 5. Click OK. The MSC-400 is ready for action. 5

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 58 Dragging TRIGGERS into MX Editors Smart Macro Triggers are individual commands sent by a remote to the M

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 59 Dragging Smart Macro Triggers 8. In the MX/TX EDITOR WINDOW, on the VIRTUAL REMOTE in SIMULATE VIEW,

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 6GENERAL INFORMATION MSC-400 MASTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER The MSC-400 is the heart and brains of any home enter

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 60MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Four Programming RS-232 Devices

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 61CREATING AND PROGRAMMING RS232 DEVICES RS232 Command strings can be used to control Connected Devices from

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 62 2A New Device Window 11. In the DEVICE NAME BOX type the device name as it is to appear in TREE VIEW

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 631c Configuration Window Serial Port Setting 2. Under SERIAL PORT SETTING, click the PORT to which the

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 64Serial Database When a RS232 controlled device is added as a Connected Device, the first thing to do is lo

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 65II. Select a FUNCTION from the list. III. Select MASTER or SLAVE Controller as appropriate. IV. Select

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 66 2. In the DEVICE LEVEL BLOCK, select: ASCII, HEX or DECIMAL as defined in the manufacturer’s protocol. 3

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 67 Convert RS232 Commands to Smart Macro Group 2. In the pop-up, highlight TOOLS and then click CONVERT

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 68 MSC-400 and MX/TX Editors Split Screen Recording RS232 Commands in Smart Macros Once RS232 Commands ha

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 691. In the SMART MACRO WINDOW, double click the RS232 COMMAND to be cond. The CONNECTED DATA WINDOW will a

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 7MSC-400 Rear Panel Features 2 MSC-400 Rear Panel 8. IR Programmable Outputs (1-6) – Six, 3.5 mono mini

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 70 Embedding RS232 Commands in Smart Macros On occasion, it may be necessary to place a single RS232 Command

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 71 3. If a command IS available in the SERIAL DATABASE: a) Select the DEVICE (DVD, CD, Audio [receiver/pr

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 72MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Five Testing RS-232 via PC (using HyperTerminal)

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 73Using HyperTerminal to Test ASCII RS-232 Codes Introducing HyperTerminal Even the most advanced progr

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 742. HyperTerminal opens and immediately a box pops up that asks for a connection description.

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 75Click on Ok, which will bring up a new option that asks you to select a phone number. We aren’t using a m

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 765. You are now seeing the main HyperTerminal window. This is where you’ll be entering your RS-232 comman

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 77 7. Click on ASCII SETUP. This will bring up another new box, “ASCII” Setup…”. You need to check the bo

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 78How to use HyperTerminal You’ll need a DB9 to DB9 cable that is female on one side (to match your compute

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 79MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Six Programming for USB Keyboard Emulation via the MSC-400’s Rear Panel

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 8are programmable for three modes of operation: Latching, where the relay stays closed until told to open, (

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 80PC KEYBOARD EMULATION As a convenience, a MSC-400 compatible remote can be programmed as a PC Keyboard emu

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 81 PC Keyboard Emulator Page 2 9. Using the BUTTON EDITOR, add the letters A-F to the individual buttons

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 82remote ‘keyboard’ will return to PC PAGE 1 for selection of the next letter. (If the user preference is to

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 83MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Seven Master/Slave Systems

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 84PROGRAMMING MASTER/SLAVE SYSTEMS Programming a Master/Slave System is essentially programming a system wit

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 853. Repeat STEP 2 for all CONNECTED DEVICES appropriately setting MASTER/SLAVE and PORT assignments. 4. T

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 86a) In the MSC EDITOR MENU BAR, click FILE, then click SAVE. b) In the MSC EDITOR TOOL BAR, click the SAV

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 87Configuring The Remote for a Master/Slave System Programming a remote for use with a Master/Slave system i

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 88 c) In the RF Setup Window, click ADD. The ADD RECEIVER WINDOW will appear. d) Type SLAVE in the Box a

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 89 9. Under FLASHERS, line by line, click under FLASHERS and select the appropriate PORT for that DEVICE.

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 9RFX-250 RF SENSOR The RFX-250 receives narrow-band radio signals from compatible narrow-band RF remote cont

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 90TIP - Make note of any commands or macros that do not execute properly. Look for specific devices that are

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 91MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Eight Troubleshooting

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 92TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Power MSC-400 will not Power up a) Confirm connection of Power Adapt

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 93Master/Slave Configuration a) Confirm Master/Slave RFID Configuration b) Confirm Slave Connected Device C

MSC-400 Reference Manual Rev 4 94 Universal Remote Control, Inc. 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: 914.835.44