Integration Note

Manufacturer:
Model Number(s):
Core Module Version: Document Revision Date: 1/24/2013

Sunfire
TGR-3, TGP-5

OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES

Sunfire receivers and preamp processors include an RS-232 or Ethernet connection which is used to connect to the g! system and provide full two-way communications, enabling reliable control as well as providing feedback to the g! system when changes (such as the current source or volume levels) occur at the receiver. SUNFIRE DEVICES SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING FEATURES: Basic Source and Volume Control: Select any available source and control volume with two-way feedback. Changes made at the receiver (turning the volume control, changing source) are immediately reflected in the g! interface. Multiple zones: Supported devices often have a second (or third, ) zone, which can be controlled as its own zone from the g! interface. Onboard Tuner: Supported devices often include a built-in AM/FM tuner, which can play music in the main or auxiliary zone. The tuner can be controlled from the standard AM/FM tuner interface in the g! system. RS-232 or Ethernet Control: Sunfire receivers and preamp processors have both a RS-232 port and an Ethernet port on their back panel which are compatible with g! for control. Any feature not specifically noted as supported should be assumed to be unsupported.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
1. During the rough-in phase install the necessary speaker and video cabling for the theater installation. 2. Also during the rough-in phase, run a Cat5 wire from the location of the receiver back to the Network Assembly of the g! system to provide the communication connection needed to control the receiver. 3. Install the speakers, display and other theater components. 4. Program the receiver according to the manufacturers documentation. 5. Test the receiver to ensure that the sources play correctly and that the audio and video operate as expected. 6. Connect the g! system to the receiver electrically. See the connection diagram and bill of materials for more information. Refer to the RS-232 Connection Options Integration Note for other serial connection options. 7. If using the Ethernet port for control, configure the receiver Ethernet settings. See Ethernet Configuration below. 8. Configure the g! system for the device and confirm communication between the receiver and the g! system controller. 9. Test the system by changing sources and volume to confirm the correct source plays.
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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS (RS-232)

BILL OF MATERIALS
# 1 2 3 D e v ic e DB 9M to RJ45 A dapter Cat5 Cable A ssy. g! Co ntro ller M a nuf a c t ure r ELA N Installer ELA N P a rt N um be r HA -CB -307 N/A Vario us (e.g. HC1 2) P ro t o c o l RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 C o nne c t o r T ype DB -9 M ale X RJ-45 Female RJ-45 M ale X RJ-45 M ale RJ-45 Female X RJ-45 Female N o tes

CONNECTION DIAGRAMS (ETHERNET)

Other Sources

Other Sources

1 Receiver

Cat5 Cable Assy 2

Network Assembly or Switch

Ethernet

1 Cat5 Cable Assy 3 g! System Controller

BILL OF MATERIALS
# 1 2 3 D e v ic e Cat5 Cable A ssy. Netwo rk A ssembly g! Co ntro ller M a nuf a c t ure r Installer ELA N ELA N P a rt N um be r N/A NWA 1 8 P ro t o c o l Ethernet Ethernet C o nne c t o r T ype RJ-45 M ale X RJ-45 M ale RJ-45 Female RJ-45 Female N o tes

Vario us (e.g. HC1 2) Ethernet

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ETHERNET CONFIGURATION:
The Sunfire devices come out of the box configured for RS-232 communication. In order to control these devices over a network connection they will need to have a static IP address assigned and the Ethernet port will need to be enabled for control. 1. Using an internet browser enter the current IP of the device to access its web based network configuration. If asked for a username or password for the device click okay, the factory default is to not have any. 2. Click on the network link at the top left of the page and set the IP info. The g! standard for these devices is to have the first device set to 192.168.0.60, the second to 0.61 and so on. Confirm that the IP address you set is not already in use and is outside of the network DHCP address range. See sample configuration screenshot below.

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3. Use the Sunfire remote and the receiver front panel display to enable the Ethernet port for control as follows: a. From the remote select the TGR-3/TGP-5 from the LCD screen to access the device controls. The remote should say TGR3 or TGR5 at the top of the LCD window. b. Press the Menu hard button on the remote. The display on the device will say Main Menu. c. Press the down arrow to scroll to Settings then press the right arrow to access the settings menu. The display should say Main Zone.

d. Press the down arrow to scroll to Control then press the right arrow to access the control menu. The display should now read RS232 ENA. e. Press the down arrow to scroll to DGCTL SER. Press the right arrow to set the display to read DGCTL LAN. f. Press the down arrow once to confirm LANMD RUN is shown. If LANMD SET is shown press the right arrow to change to LANMD RUN.

g. Press the Exit button on the remote to exit the menu.

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g! CONFIGURATION DETAILS
The following table provides settings used in the g! Configurator. Please refer to the g! Configurator Reference Guide for more details. o o <Select> <User Defined>, etc.
Devices
Communication Devices <RS-232>

Select the appropriate item from the list (or drop-down) in the Configurator. Type in the desired name for the item.
Variable Name
Name Type Communication Type Location COM Port Name Type Communication Type Location IP Address Port Name Device Type Location COM Device

Setting
<User Defined> (Default: Receiver) Serial Port <Select> (Sunfire) <User Defined> (Not Required) <Select> <User Defined> (Default: Receiver) (IP to Serial) Lantronix UDS10 <Select> (Sunfire) <User Defined> (Not Required) <User Defined> <User Defined> (10001) <User Defined> (Default: AM/FM Tuner) <Select> <User Defined> (Not Required) <Select> (Default: Receiver)

Comments
Refer to the RS-232 Connection Option Integration note for alternative configurations Select the Communication Type that matches your receiver, if not in list select Standard Connection

Communication Devices <Ethernet>

Select the Communication Type that matches your receiver, if not in list select Standard Connection Enter the IP Address of the device The port # is 10001 by default Optional: Only needed if the tuner will be a visible source in the Viewer interface Select the tuner that matches your receiver

Audio Tuners (Optional)

<Other RS-232 Sources> <Other IR Controlled Sources> <Video Display> Other Audio Devices / Interfaces

Add any other RS-232 controlled sources. Refer to the Integration Note for each specific source device. Add IR devices on the Input/Output tab for other IR controlled sources. Refer to the Generic IR Source Integration note. Add the Video Display for the receiver. Refer to the Integration Note for the specific display, or the Generic Video Display Integration Note for an IR controlled display Name Template Default Device Name Device Type Location COM Device Name Source Device Source Icon Display Name Name Display Universal Receiver <Source> Display On/Off Display Source Show Source <User Defined> <Select> <Select> <User Defined> <Select> <User Defined> (Not Required) <Select> (Default: Receiver) <User Defined> <Select> <Select> <User Defined> <User Defined> <Select> <Select> <Select> <Select> <Select> Add one Interface for each source that should appear in the Viewer Select the RS-232 or IR controlled source for this interface Defaults to the make and model of your receiver, after selecting Device Type Select your model of receiver

Audio Zone Controllers

Sources

Sources must be previously configured in order to allow selection. This icon appears on the source button in the Viewer Interface This text appears on the source button in the Viewer Interface

Zones

Select the Video Display in this zone Refer to the HomeLogic Universal Remote Integration Note for more details For each source, select what the display should do when that source is active If using more than one input on the video display select the input for each source. Set to No for any inputs on the receiver that are not used or do not want to be seen in the zone Click on the Interface tab in order to hide or show zone tabs on indivdual touchscreens Select the touchscreen to modify from the list Move any unused zone tabs into Available Zones to remove from the viewer

<Interface Tab> <Touchscreen Options> Tab Layouts <Select>

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COMMON MISTAKES

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