Crestron Prodigy System User manual

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Crestron Prodigy®System
Contents
Prodigy®System 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................1
Prodigy System Controls ..............................................................................................2
PTX3 Prodigy Handheld Touchpanel ...........................................................................4
General Controls & Indicators..........................................................................4
Touchpanel........................................................................................ 4
Keypad............................................................................................... 4
The Home Page................................................................................. 5
Power Control.................................................................................... 5
Media Controls.................................................................................................6
Select a Source.................................................................................. 6
Room Selection (if equipped) ............................................................ 7
Watch TV (if equipped)...................................................................... 7
Watch a Movie (if equipped).............................................................. 9
Listen to Radio (if equipped)............................................................ 10
iPod Control (if equipped)................................................................ 19
Share Sources ................................................................................. 21
Sleep Timer...................................................................................... 22
Lighting Control..............................................................................................24
Recall Lighting Scenes and Other Lighting Controls....................... 24
Control Lighting in Other Rooms ..................................................... 25
Store a Scene.................................................................................. 26
Control a Switch or Dimmer............................................................. 26
Whole House Lighting...................................................................... 28
Climate Control..............................................................................................28
Select Zone to Control..................................................................... 28
Temperature Control........................................................................ 29
Set the System Mode....................................................................... 30
Fan Control...................................................................................... 32
Scheduled Operation....................................................................... 32
Hold Setting ..................................................................................... 34
Maintenance...................................................................................................34
Battery.............................................................................................. 34
Cleaning........................................................................................... 34
PTL4 Prodigy 3.6” Wall Mount Touchpanel................................................................36
Touchscreen Navigation.................................................................. 36
Function Buttons.............................................................................. 37
General Controls............................................................................................37
The Home Page............................................................................... 37
Power Control.................................................................................. 38
Media Controls...............................................................................................38
Select a Source................................................................................ 38
Room Selection (if equipped) .......................................................... 39
Watch TV (if equipped).................................................................... 40
Watch a Movie (if equipped)............................................................ 42
Listen to Radio (if equipped)............................................................ 42
iPod Control (if equipped)................................................................ 50
Share Sources ................................................................................. 52
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Lighting Control..............................................................................................53
Recall Lighting Scenes and Other Lighting Controls....................... 54
Control Lighting in Other Rooms ..................................................... 54
Store a Scene.................................................................................. 55
Control a Switch or Dimmer............................................................. 56
Climate Control..............................................................................................56
Select Zone to Control..................................................................... 56
Temperature Control........................................................................ 57
Set the System Mode....................................................................... 58
Fan Control...................................................................................... 59
Scheduled Operation....................................................................... 60
Hold Setting ..................................................................................... 62
Maintenance...................................................................................................62
Crestron Mobile Pro App / XPanel for Mac.................................................................63
General Controls............................................................................................63
The Home Page............................................................................... 63
Power Control.................................................................................. 63
Media Controls...............................................................................................64
Select a Source................................................................................ 64
Room Selection (if equipped) .......................................................... 65
Watch TV (if equipped).................................................................... 65
Watch a Movie (if equipped)............................................................ 68
Listen to Radio (if equipped)............................................................ 68
iPod Control (if equipped)................................................................ 77
Share Sources ................................................................................. 79
Lighting Control..............................................................................................81
Recall Lighting Scenes and Other Lighting Controls....................... 81
Control Lighting in Other Rooms ..................................................... 81
Store a Scene.................................................................................. 83
Control a Switch or Dimmer............................................................. 84
Climate Control..............................................................................................85
Select Zone to Control..................................................................... 85
Temperature Control........................................................................ 86
Set the System Mode....................................................................... 87
Fan Control...................................................................................... 88
Scheduled Operation....................................................................... 89
Hold Setting ..................................................................................... 91
Crestron XPanel..........................................................................................................92
General Controls............................................................................................92
The Home Page............................................................................... 92
Power Control.................................................................................. 92
Media Controls...............................................................................................93
Select a Source................................................................................ 93
Room Selection (if equipped) .......................................................... 94
Watch TV (if equipped).................................................................... 94
Watch a Movie (if equipped)............................................................ 96
Listen to Radio (if equipped)............................................................ 96
iPod Control (if equipped).............................................................. 104
Share Sources............................................................................... 107
Lighting Control............................................................................................109
Recall Lighting Scenes and Other Lighting Controls..................... 109
Control Lighting in Other Rooms ................................................... 110
Store a Scene................................................................................ 111
Control a Switch or Dimmer........................................................... 111
Climate Control............................................................................................112
Select Zone to Control................................................................... 112
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Temperature Control...................................................................... 114
Set the System Mode..................................................................... 114
Fan Control.................................................................................... 116
Scheduled Operation..................................................................... 116
Hold Setting ................................................................................... 119
P-CBD-AD Prodigy Wireless Audio Keypad.............................................................120
Power Control ..............................................................................................120
Adjust Volume..............................................................................................120
Listen to TV (if equipped).............................................................................120
Listen to a Movie (if equipped).....................................................................120
Listen to AM-FM or XM Tuner (if equipped) ................................................120
AM/FM............................................................................................ 121
XM.................................................................................................. 121
Listen to iPod (if equipped)..........................................................................121
P-CBD-AD-WIRED Prodigy Wired Audio Keypad....................................................122
Power Control ..............................................................................................122
Adjust Volume..............................................................................................122
Listen to TV (if equipped).............................................................................122
Listen to a Movie (if equipped).....................................................................122
Listen to AM-FM or XM Tuner (if equipped) ................................................122
AM/FM............................................................................................ 123
XM.................................................................................................. 123
Listen to iPod (if equipped)..........................................................................123
PT-AMFMXM Radio Tuner .......................................................................................124
Select a Band...............................................................................................124
Tuning..........................................................................................................124
Manual Tuning............................................................................... 124
Scan Tuning (AM and FM Bands Only)......................................... 124
Category Tuning (XM Only)........................................................... 125
Store/Recall Presets...................................................................... 125
Display Station Information..........................................................................125
Advanced Features (XM Band)....................................................................125
PAMP-4X100 Processor Amplifier............................................................................127
Turn the Amplifier On or Off.........................................................................127
Select a Source............................................................................................127
Select a Room .............................................................................................127
Volume Control Mode..................................................................................128
P-DIMEX Prodigy Single Button Wireless Dimmer and P-SWEX Prodigy Single
Button Wireless Switch.............................................................................................129
Control a Dimmer.........................................................................................129
Raise/Lower the Lighting Level...................................................... 129
Store a Preset Lighting Level......................................................... 130
Disconnect the Dimmer from the Load.......................................... 130
Control a Switch...........................................................................................130
P-LDIMEX Prodigy Wireless Lamp Dimmer and P-LSWEX Prodigy Wireless Lamp
Switch........................................................................................................................131
Control a Dimmer.........................................................................................131
Control a Switch...........................................................................................132
P-CBD Prodigy Wireless Keypad..............................................................................133
P-TSTATRF Prodigy Wireless Thermostat...............................................................134
Temperature Control....................................................................................134
Set the System Mode...................................................................................135
Fan Control ..................................................................................................136
Hold Setting..................................................................................................136
Maintenance.................................................................................................136
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Problem Solving........................................................................................................137
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................137
Further Inquiries...........................................................................................137
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Prodigy®System
Introduction
Welcome to your Prodigy system. When configured, your Prodigy system is
capable of controlling your home theater as well as lighting and climate
throughout your home/office using a variety of control devices.
Prodigy offers simplified control of your home and entertainment from any
room in your house or any place on the planet. Keep all your music, movies,
lights, thermostats and security at your fingertips wherever you are and
wherever you go. You are always in touch and in control with Prodigy. Just a
simple tap of your finger brings you comfort, convenience and pleasure.
If you have any questions while reviewing this user guide, please contact
your Crestron®Prodigy Dealer.
To download the latest version of the Prodigy System User Guide, go to
www.crestron.com/prodigyresources.
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Prodigy System Controls
Your Prodigy system can be controlled through a variety of interfaces.
•PTX3 Prodigy Handheld Touchpanel (included with system):
The PTX3 can control Prodigy system functionality from almost
anywhere in an installation. Information on using the PTX3 begins on
page 4.
•PTL4 Prodigy 3.6” Wall Mount Touchpanel (optional):
The PTL4 can control an entire Prodigy system from a single
location. Information on using the PTL4 begins on page 36.
•Crestron Mobile Pro App™ / XPanel for Mac®(optional):
The Crestron Mobile Pro App for Apple®iPhone™ and iPod®Touch
can control an entire Prodigy system from a remote location using an
iPhone or iPod Touch.
The XPanel for Mac program can control an entire Prodigy system
from a Macintosh®computer.
Both applications have a similar interface. Information on using the
Crestron Mobile Pro App / XPanel for Mac begins on page 63.
•XPanel (optional):
An XPanel program can control an entire Prodigy system from a
desktop PC. Information on using XPanel begins on page 92.
•P-CBD-AD Prodigy Wireless Audio Keypads and
P-CBD-AD-WIRED Prodigy Wired Audio Keypads (optional):
The P-CBD-AD and P-CBD-AD-WIRED keypads are used to listen to
and/control distributed audio in rooms connected to a Prodigy
system. Information on using these keypads begins on pages 120
and 122 respectively.
•PT-AMFMXM Radio Tuner (optional):
The Radio Tuner (PT-AMFMXM) provides simultaneous output of
received AM/FM and XM signals to the Prodigy system. Information
on using the PT-AMFMXM begins on page 124.
•PAMP-4X100 Processor Amplifier (optional):
The PAMP-4X100 is used to distribute audio to rooms in a Prodigy
system. Information on using the PAMP-4X100 begins on page 127.
•P-DIMEX Prodigy Single Button Wireless Dimmer and P-SWEX
Prodigy Single Button Wireless Switch (optional):
The P-DIMEX and P-SWEX are used to control lighting in rooms that
are controlled by a Prodigy system. Information on using the
P-DIMEX and P-SWEX begins on page 129.
•P-LDIMEX Prodigy Wireless Lamp Dimmer and P-LSWEX
Prodigy Wireless Lamp Switch (optional):
The P-LDIMEX and P-LSWEX are used to control devices connected
to the Prodigy system through a plug-in receptacle. Information on
using the P-LDIMEX and P-LSWEX begins on page 131.
•P-CBD Prodigy Wireless Keypad (optional):
The P-CBD is used in conjunction with a P-DIMEX or P-SWEX to
provide 3-way lighting control. Information on using the P-CBD
begins on page 133.
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•P-TSTATRF Prodigy Wireless Thermostat (optional):
The P-TSTATRF is used to control climate in a zone controlled by a
Prodigy system. Information on using the P-TSTATRF begins on
page 134.
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PTX3 Prodigy Handheld Touchpanel
The Prodigy Handheld Touchpanel (PTX3) is a handheld remote with an
integrated touchpanel that is used to control a Prodigy system. A PTX3 is
included with the system. Up to six PTX3 handheld touchpanels can be used
in a Prodigy system.
General Controls & Indicators
Touchpanel
The PTX3 features a 2.8” active-matrix touchpanel that is used to control
many of the Prodigy system’s functions and display system information.
The upper-right corner of the touchpanel has a battery indicator showing
available battery life. When the battery indicator shows a low battery level,
place the PTX3 in its included docking station/charger to recharge the
battery.
Keypad
The PTX3 has three “soft” buttons beneath the touchpanel that are
programmed to perform the function shown on the display above. A button
on the top edge of the remote is used to switch power on the currently
selected source. A button on the right side of the touchpanel can be pressed
to display other options when MORE is displayed on the touchpanel.
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Other buttons located beneath the soft buttons include volume controls, a
5-way Navigation Pad (to navigate DVD menu or a DVR channel guide), and
media (DVD, DVR, etc.) playback controls.
The Home Page
The Home page is where you can access controls for media, lighting (if
equipped) and climate (if equipped).
Press HOME to display the Home page.
Power Control
The last selected device can be turned on or off with the power control.
NOTE: If a device is active in another room (i.e. the iPod source is on in the
theater and another audio room), using the power control will only affect the
audio output in the controlled room.
To turn the last selected device on or off, press the button located on the
top edge of the remote.
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Media Controls
Select a Source
1. Press the soft button labeled MEDIA or touch (from the Home
page) to display the Media page. A list of devices will be displayed.
NOTE: If your system has two or more room outputs, the ROOM
SELECT button will be displayed. Touch ROOM SELECT to choose
the room to be controlled. For more information, refer to “Room
Selection (if equipped)” on the following page.
NOTE: The devices shown may differ from your system.
2. Touch a device name to select a source for control. If the system
receiver is equipped with a tuner, press the button on the side of the
remote labeled MORE to display the receiver’s tuner controls.
NOTE: If your system is equipped with a PT-AMFMXM Radio Tuner,
touch AM-FM or XM from the device list to control the PT-AMFMXM.
The MUTE, , and buttons will always control the mute
function and system volume.
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Room Selection (if equipped)
Your Prodigy system may be configured to control audio in other rooms. To
select a room to control:
1. From the Media page, touch ROOM SELECT to display a list of
rooms controlled by the Prodigy system.
2. Touch the room to be controlled.
Watch TV (if equipped)
From the Media page, touch the button for the cable or satellite receiver to
display a list of preset stations. The buttons located beneath the display can
be used to control volume, change channels, and operate a DVR (if
equipped).
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If other controls are available, the word MORE will be displayed on the side
of the display. To display other controls, press the button on the side of the
remote.
Preset stations can be recalled and stored with the PTX3.
•To recall a preset station, touch the preset.
•To store a preset station:
1. Touch and hold the preset to be stored for approximately five
seconds.
2. If desired, touch on a channel icon to be displayed in the list of
presets. The default channel name and number will be displayed
when an icon is selected.
Scroll through the list of available icons by pressing the
or buttons on the 5-way Navigation Pad.
To clear an icon, touch CLEAR IMAGE.
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3. Touch EDIT CHANNEL to change the channel number.
4. Touch the new channel number and touch ENTER.
5. To assign a custom name to the preset, touch EDIT NAME to
display the custom name controls.
6. Touch the name of the preset and touch ENTER.
7. Touch DONE to save the preset.
•To directly access a channel with a numeric keypad, press the button
on the side of the remote until a numeric keypad is displayed.
Watch a Movie (if equipped)
1. From the Media page, touch the button of the playback device to be
controlled.
2. Use the transport and menu controls to operate the playback device.
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Listen to Radio (if equipped)
From the Media page, touch AM-FM or XM from the source list to display the
respective tuner controls.
•AM-FM Operations
The AM-FM tuner can tune stations manually, scan through the band
and store/recall preset stations.
⇒Manual Tuning
1. Press the button on the side of the remote labeled MORE to
display the manual tuning controls.
2. Touch FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.
3. Touch SEARCH to select the Manual Tuning mode (button
is black).
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4. To adjust the tuned frequency, press jor k. To directly
tune a station, touch the frequency on the numeric keypad
and touch ENTER.
⇒Scan Tuning
1. Press the button on the side of the remote labeled MORE to
display the manual tuning controls.
2. Touch FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.
3. Touch SEARCH to select the Scan Tuning mode (button is
blue).
4. To scan down to the next received station, touch j. To scan
up to the next received station, touch k.
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⇒Recall Presets
You can recall from up to 20 AM and 20 FM preset stations. To
recall a preset station:
1. Press the button on the side of the remote labeled MORE to
display the preset controls.
2. Touch FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.
3. Press or buttons on the 5-way Navigation
Pad to scroll through the list of preset stations.
4. Touch on a preset location to recall the station.
⇒Store Presets
You can store up to 20 AM and 20 FM preset stations. To store a
preset station:
1. Tune a station as described in “Manual Tuning” on page 10
or “Scan Tuning” on page 11.
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2. Press the button on the side of the remote labeled MORE to
display the preset controls.
3. Press or buttons on the 5-way Navigation
Pad to scroll through the list of preset stations to find a
preset location to store.
4. Touch and hold (for approximately two seconds) a preset
station to display the preset controls.
5. To store the tuned station in the preset location, touch SAVE
CURRENT STATION TO THIS PRESET. To clear the
currently stored station, touch CLEAR THIS PRESET. To
cancel, touch CANCEL.
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•XM Operations
The XM tuner can tune stations directly, tune by category and
store/recall preset stations.
⇒Direct Tuning
Use Direct Tuning if you know the channel number you want to
tune.
1. Press the button on the side of the remote labeled MORE to
display the keypad controls.
2. Touch the channel number on the numeric keypad and touch
ENTER.
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