CCP Programming Manual MSC-400 Master System Controller
PRODUCT FEATURESSystem Control of up to twelve devices (twenty two in a Master/Slave System)Power management of up to six devices (twelve in a Master/
Installing CCP on Vista or XP PCsYou Need a Personal Computer With a USB Port CCP will run on any Pentium II or faster Windows PC. Your PC should be
4Type in Section Title4Type in Section Title9 Select No, not this time when asked “ Can Windows connect to Windows update to search for thesoftware?”
5Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLER14 A files needed window will follow. Click on the Browse button and navigate to C:\ProgramFiles\Un
6Type in Section Title6Type in Section TitleIntroducing CCP - The Complete Control Program for MSC-400 and more...Menus and Shortcut buttons for commo
7Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLEROverview of the New Features of CCP MSC-400Complete Control Program represents a full house philosop
8Type in Section Title2 Click on the Program tab and select “Configure Home” (House Designer) from the far left of theProgram ribbon.This will open th
9Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERProperties Window The Properties window is a new version of the Configuration Menu in the previous
10Type in Section TitleModel Designer Treeview1 Within the Model Designer Treeview to the right, click on a Connected Device, Macro Group, Smart Macro
11Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLER11New FeaturesSmart MacroMacro GroupIn the Macro Group property win-dow you can rename the MacroGro
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12Type in Section Title12Type in Section TitleCustomizing the WorkspaceCCP has some unique layout features that allow you to customize your own person
13Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERAll Windows in the Default Layout can be resized To resize a window, move the mouse cursor to the
14Type in Section Title14Type in Section TitleIf you grab a window and drag it around the main layout, several new windows “Grouping/PlacementOptions”
15Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLER15Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERWindows Grouping /Placement Icon Windows snap in
16Type in Section TitleUsing the Window Auto-Hide Features CCP has another layout feature that allows you to Float, Dock, Automatically Hide or Perm
Type in Section TitleType in Section TitleProgramming TipsComplete Control Program MSC-400 Programming the MSC-400 requires that you have Complete Co
5 Make Smart Macro –Starts the process of creating and programming Macro Groups and SmartMacros. Smart Macros are the essence of the MSC-400.6 Macro P
19Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERStep by Step – Programming a Typical MSC-400 SystemOptions - New or Existing Files DEFAULT (1 Remot
20USINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAM4 Click on the “Configure Home” icon to add rooms or a Base Station(s) to the Home Theater.5 The “System Configuration” windo
21Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLER9 The Base Station Model Properties window appears.10 Name the Base Station.Example: “MSC-400FULL (
INTRODUCTION 1Product Features 2What’s Included in the box 2INSTALLING CCP ON VISTA OR XP 3You Need a Personal Computer With a USB Port 3Installing
22Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMProgram Menu Step #1 - Import Remote Control Devices This step will import the IR Commands for the devi
23Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLER6 Click Save. Then a confirmation window stating how many devices were imported will appear. The d
24Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMDevices & Routing1 To open the Devices & Routing window, do either of:a) In the CCP MSC Editor m
Optional Step - Adding IR Devices Normally, you don’t need to add any devices, since you have already imported them from the remote control.Use thi
Adding RS232 Devices - Optional Step If your client’s system has a device that you intend to control via RS-232, here is how you add a new connect-ed
27Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERIR DatabaseProgram Menu Step # 3 - IR Database Using the IR Database - Discrete Codes and Togglesi
3 Select your base station from the Target model field.4 Click on the Device drop down to select your device. 5 Click on the IR Data from drop dow
Program Menu Step #4 - Serial Template Database Programming RS232 DevicesRS232 Command strings can be used to control Connected Devices from a MSC-40
To Manually Code RS232 Commands:1 In CCP MSC Editor Model Designer Treeview, double click the Connected Device for which RS232commands are to be added
6 If more functions need to be added to the list, double click on an empty line, and add the FunctionName, Data Type and Command String in the appropr
Prior Programming Knowledge Required 17Program Remote Control Devices First! 17Use the Program Menu 17 Save a Device file and Import for faster progra
3 In the Repeat box, enter the specific number of times a command is to repeat, or check the repeatwhile button is pressed box to have the command rep
NOTE - Serial Port Settings must be downloaded to the MSC-400 before attempting to test Embedded RS232Commands.g) Click Ok. The command will appear in
NOTE - There are no absolutes in how a MSC-400 has to be programmed, so the following sections are sug-gestions and guidelines for Macro programming.
3 In the Name field, type the name of the new Macro Group. (System ON/OFF Macros) It is not neces-sary to make any other changes in this window at thi
4 Delete – Click this Icon after selecting a step in a macro to delete the step.5 IF/ELSE – Click this Icon to add an IF/ELSE Bracket to a Smart Macro
1 In CCP MSC Editor Model Designer Treeview, click the ‘+’ next to System On/Off macros to expandthe list then click System On macro.2 The Macro windo
created for the RS232 commands. The RF Triggers will be programmed to the appropriate buttons on theremote which will then be able to send the trigger
2 In the Smart Macro Window Tool bar, click the Delay Icon. The Delay Setting Window appear.3 In the Delay Setting Window, do one of:a) Select a Delay
To program Favorite Channel Macros:1 In the CCP MSC-400 Editor Menu Bar, click Program, then click Make Smart Macro. 2 Add a New Group named Favorite
8 In the Connected Device Block, select the device being controlled (Cable) using the Pull-Down.9 Sequentially press the Numeric buttons for the chann
iiiType in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERPROGRAM MENU STEP # 5 - CREATING MACRO GROUPS AND SMART MACROS 33Macro Groups 33Adding a Macro Gr
Three Unique Macro Modes There are three unique Macro Modes available; True Mode (Normal), Sensor Mode and Variable Mode. Everybutton has the potent
Programming IF/ELSE Statements IF Else statement enables you to program a decision into a Macro, making it truly a Smart Macro. What’s thedifference
5 Drag and drop the IF/ELSE Bracket where you want it. In this case, we want it to sense the Cablebox, so we drag it above the Cable[Power} step in th
Here’s how it looks in the Macro window now: 7 Now let’s take care of the other problem in our macro, the Power On delay for the Audio receiver.Once a
and delays. This saves programming time and, when working with long macros, makes reviewing the steps inthe Smart Macro Function List less confusing.
6 Save the project and download to the MSC-400. See Section: Saving and Downloading a MSC-400project for additional information. 7 Open the CCP MSC-40
The MSC-400 eliminates this problem, since IR commands are perfectly generated and never miss. 2 If the client walks up to the device and powers it on
ing power so we’ve named the variable “Audio is ON”. This state can either be True or False, so the label is very descriptive.Now, click on the Add bu
9 Finally, the critical step of setting the variable. This is done by clicking on the Action Variable buttonon the Smart Macro toolbar and inserting a
Control IN on a Power Amplifier (it is also connected to the 12V Convenience Terminal on the MSC-400 as thesource of the control voltage). The Relay c
Creating a Macro Group for Relay Commands 52Saving And Downloading A MSC-400 Project 54Downloading a CCP MSC-400 Project 54Dragging Triggers into CCP
4 In the Target block, select Master/Slave as appropriate, using the pull-down. (ex. Master)5 In the Target block, select Relay Port 1 or 2 using the
Creating a Macro Group for Relay Commands In order to control the MSC-400 Relays directly from the remote, for functions such as opening and closingd
6 Click Save and click on the X in the upper right hand corner to exit.7 The new Macro Group will appear at the bottom of the Model Designer.8 Click t
19 In MX/TX Editor, program the appropriate buttons for the RF Triggers for the Press & Hold Relay com-mands or any other Relay commands to be tes
Programming Macro Triggers to CCP Remotes Smart Macro Triggers are individual commands sent by a remote to the MSC-400 to initiate the output of aNor
Using HyperTerminal to Test ASCII RS-232 CodesIntroducing HyperTerminal Even the most advanced programmers can sometimes have trouble utilizing RS-2
3 Create a name – We suggest RS-232 Testing – and then select an icon to use. Click on Ok, which will bring up a new option that asks you to select a
5 You are now seeing the main HyperTerminal window. This is where you’ll be entering your RS-232commands for testing and it is also where you can exa
7 Click on ASCII Setup. This will bring up another new box, “ASCII” Setup…”. You need to check thebox labeled “Echo typed characters locally”, then
PC KEYBOARD EMULATIONAs a convenience, a MSC-400 compatible remote can be programmed as a PC Keyboard emulator for alphasearch commands when used with
VS-1006 Voltage Power Sensor 69VID-6 Video Sensor Cable 70INSTALLATION 71System Design 71Device Control Capabilities And Behavior 71
6 In Model Designer Treeview, click the Page 2 icon.PC Keyboard Emulator Page 27 Using the Button Editor, add the letters A-F to the individual button
63Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLER12 In the IR Data From field select AUX. In the box directly to the right, enter the Setup Number:
64Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMPROGRAMMING MASTER/SLAVE SYSTEMSProgramming a Master/Slave System is essentially programming a system wi
65Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLER2 Add a second MSC-400 base station.3 A model property window opens. 4 Select a RFID and check the
66Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMGENERAL INFORMATIONMSC-400 MASTER SYSTEM CONTROLLERThe MSC-400 is the heart and brains of any home enter
67Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERReference: Features and PartsMSC-400 Rear Panel Features MSC-400 Rear Panel8 IR Programmable Outpu
68Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMprogrammable for three modes of operation: Latching, where the relay stays closed until told toopen, (or
69Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERRFX-250 RF SENSORThe RFX-250 receives narrow-band radio signals from compatible narrow-band RF remo
70Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMVS-1006 VOLTAGE POWER SENSORThe VS-1006 Voltage Power Sensor allows voltage output of a system component
71Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERVID-6 VIDEO SENSOR CABLEThe VID-6 Video Sensor Cable is a special cable assembly that connects the
RF Out 77USB2 Keyboard Emulation 77Relay 1 77NO (Normally Open) 77NC (Normally Closed) 78Relay 2 7812V Out 7812VDC 79Master/Slave
72Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMINSTALLATIONSystem DesignThe MSC-400 is designed to simplify control of a home entertainment system, fro
73Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERUser Preferences The second major design consideration for system configuration is user preference
74Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMThe RFX-250’s can be installed anywhere, including closets or attics, to avoid disturbing the look of a
75Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLER3 Connect the 4-Circuit Mini Plug from the VS-1006 to the appropriate Video or Voltage Sensor input
76Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMnected. (Be sure TV or video display is on, connected and switched to the appropriate input.)IR Programm
77Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERterminal on the device to be controlled. Some devices will use other types of connectors such as RJ
78Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAM4 Be sure to test the RFX-250 location for RF interference as described in Section: RFX-250 installa-tio
79Type in Section TitleMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERRelay +12V Normally Open Relay +12V Normally ClosedNC (Normally Closed)
80Type in Section TitleUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMMaster/Slave Systems Two MSC-400 Controllers can be linked together for control of up to 22 Connected D
81TroubleshootingMSC400MASTERSYSTEMCONTROLLERTROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM SOLUTIONPowerMSC-400 wil not Power upa) Confirm connection of Power Adapter to MSC
INTRODUCTIONCongratulations and thank you for purchasing the Universal Remote Control MSC-400 Master SystemController. The MSC-400 enables a professio
82TroubleshootingUSINGCCPEDITORTOPROGRAMTROUBLESHOOTINGSlave Controller Does Not Output CommandsMaster/Slave Connections a) Confirm RF connection betw
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