Sunfire Tgr-401 Quick start guide

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Integration Note

Manufacturer:

Sunfire

Model Number(s):

TGR/TGP - 401

Minimum Core Module Version:

4.0, Build 1497

Comments:

Sunfire Software ver. 1.0.1.0

EX ver. 1.0.1.0

BT ver. 1.0.0.1

Document Revision Date:

2/6/2013

OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES

Sunfire receivers and preamp processors include an RS-232 port 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: The Sunfire TGR-401 has a second zone, which can be controlled as its own zone from

the g! interface.

Onboard Tuner: The Sunfire TGR-401 includes 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.

Optional Sirius Tuner: Sunfire receivers and preamp processors have an optional Sirius tuner which is

compatible with g! for control and 2 way feedback.

Any feature not specifically noted as “supported” is not supported.

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 g!

controller location 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 manufacturer’s 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. Configure the g! system for the device and confirm communication between the receiver and the g!

system controller.

8. 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

# Device M anufacturer P art Number P rotoco l Connector Type Notes

1 DB9M to RJ45 Adapter ELAN HA-CB-307 RS-232 DB-9Male XRJ-45 Female

2 Cat5 Cable Assy. Installer N/A RS-232 RJ-45 Male XRJ-45 Male

3 g!Controller ELAN Various (e.g.HC12) RS-232 RJ-45 Female

SUNFIRE CONFIGURATION DETAILS:

Using the IR Remote supplied with the TGR-401, make sure that the RS-232 control is enabled by

following the steps below:

1. Press the MENU button once to access the Main Menu.

2. Press DOWN on the hat switch 4 times or until SETUP> is shown on the display.

3. Press RIGHT on the hat switch to enter the SETUP menu.

4. Press DOWN on the hat switch 5 times or until the display reads CONTROL>.

5. Press RIGHT on the hat switch to access the CONTROL menu.

6. Make Sure RS-232 BROADCAST is set to “Y”.

7. Press EXIT to return to the main screen.

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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“<Select>” Select the appropriate item from the list (or drop-down) in the Configurator.

o“<User Defined>”, etc. Type in the desired name for the item.

Devices Variable Name Setting Comments

Communication Devices Name

<User Defined> (Default: Sunfire)

Type Serial Port Refer to the RS-232 Connection Option Integrationnote for alternative configurations

Communication Type Sunfire TGR-401, TGP-401

Location <User Defined> (Not Required)

COM Port <Select>

Audio Tuners (Optional) Name

<User Defined> (Default: Sunfire Internal AM/FM Tuner) Optional: Onlyneeded if the tunerwillbe a visible source inthe Viewer interface

Device Type Sunfire TGR/TGP-401 Internal AM/FM Tuner Select the tuner that matches your receiver

Location <User Defined> (Not Required)

COM Device

<Select> (Default: Sunfire)

Audio Tuners (Optional) Name

<User Defined> (Default: Sunfire Internal Sirius Tuner) Optional: Onlyneeded if the tunerwillbe a visible source inthe Viewer interface

Device Type Sunfire TGR-401 Internal Sirius Tuner Select the tuner that matches your receiver

Location <User Defined> (Not Required)

COM Device

<Select> (Default: Sunfire)

Add the Video Displayfor the receiver. Refer to the IntegrationNote for the specific display, or the Generic Video Display IntegrationNote for an IRcontrolled display

Other Audio Devices / Interfaces Name <User Defined> Add one Interface for eachsource that should appear inthe Viewer

Template <Select>

Default Device <Select> Select the RS-232 or IR controlled source for this interface

Audio Zone Controllers Name <User Defined> Defaults to the make and modelof yourreceiver, afterselecting Device Type

Device Type <Select> Select your model of receiver

Location <User Defined> (Not Required)

COM Device

<Select> (Default: Receiver)

Sources Name <User Defined>

Source Device <Select> Sources mustbe previouslyconfigured inorder to allowselection.

Source Icon <Select> This icon appears onthe source buttonin the Viewer Interface

Display Name <User Defined> This textappears on the source buttonin the Viewer Interface

Zones Edit Zone setting such as Name, Show/Hide sources, Universal Receiver, Displays, Slaves and so on as desired.See g!Reference Guide for full details on zone configuration.