Xantech SPLCD64G Assembly instructions

INSTALLATION & PROGRAMMING MANUAL
SMARTPAD LCD™
TOUCH-SCREEN PANEL CONTROLLER
Models SPLCD39G, SPLCD64G & SPLCD64V
SPLCD39G
SPLCD64V

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however,
some installation and operation precautions, which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance
and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or,
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection – Power- supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
13. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from the power lines.
15. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The Power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
19. FCC Notice – This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT ............................ 2
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION & FEATURES ....................................................... 7
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 7
Optional Accessories....................................................................................................................................... 7
SYSTEM OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................... 8
SMARTPAD LCD FEATURES........................................................................................................................... 9
SMARTPAD LCD PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS......................................................................... 10
SPLCD Front Panel Features and Connections:........................................................................................... 11
SPLCD Rear Panel Features and Connections ............................................................................................ 12
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 14
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................ 14
Back Box Mounting Instructions .................................................................................................................... 14
SPLCD POWER SUPPLY AND INPUT/OUTPUT WIRING INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 16
POWER SUPPLY & STANDARD XANTECH IR OUTPUT BUS WIRING................................................... 16
Power Supply Wiring..................................................................................................................................17
IR Wiring.....................................................................................................................................................17
External IR Input Wiring..............................................................................................................................18
MRC CONTROLLER AND EXPANSION PORT WIRING............................................................................ 19
Controller Terminal.....................................................................................................................................19
Expansion Terminal....................................................................................................................................19
Serial RS422/232 Port Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 20
IR In Zone...................................................................................................................................................21
Installing THE SPLCD INto THE Back-Box................................................................................................ 22
Viewing Angle.............................................................................................................................................22
SECTION 3: MAINTENANCE & CALIBRATION ................................................................. 23
CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................................................. 23
TOUCH SENSE CALIBRATION................................................................................................................... 23
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................ 23
Cleaning......................................................................................................................................................... 23
SECTION 4: PROGRAMMING THE SMARTPAD LCD™ ................................................... 24
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE UNIVERSAL DRAGON™ SOFTWARE ........................................ 24
UNIVERSAL DRAGON™ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................. 24
Included Hardware & Software Items............................................................................................................ 24
Connecting The SmartPad LCD™ to The PC............................................................................................... 24
DB9 Serial Connection...............................................................................................................................24
USB Serial Connection...............................................................................................................................24
Software Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Starting Universal Dragon Drop-ir™ Software............................................................................................... 25
Serial Port Selection...................................................................................................................................25
Configuring USB Port.................................................................................................................................26
Selecting the Proper Com Port...................................................................................................................26
Verifying COM PORT Communication.......................................................................................................... 26
Who Am I....................................................................................................................................................26
SPLCD FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................................... 27
Downloading Firmware Files From The Web.............................................................................................27
Upgrading the SPLCD Firmware................................................................................................................27
Firmware Download Interruption................................................................................................................28
GLOBAL PREFERENCES............................................................................................................................ 28
General.......................................................................................................................................................28

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Serial...........................................................................................................................................................28
SPLCD / XTR39..........................................................................................................................................28
STARTING A NEW SPLCD PROJECT............................................................................................................ 29
Blank Project..................................................................................................................................................29
Default Project (MRC88.................................................................................................................................29
AutoBuild Wizard............................................................................................................................................30
CREATING THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) .............................................................................. 33
MANAGING THE WORKSPACE ..................................................................................................................34
Choosing A Style............................................................................................................................................35
Backgrounds...............................................................................................................................................35
Building a Page (Working with GTL’s)...........................................................................................................36
Placing Source GTL’s.................................................................................................................................36
Home Page.................................................................................................................................................36
Placing Function Button GTL’s...................................................................................................................37
EDITING GTL PROPERTIES ........................................................................................................................37
EDIT/GRAPHICS TAB...................................................................................................................................38
Image 1/Image 2.........................................................................................................................................38
Size Image to Text......................................................................................................................................38
Original Size................................................................................................................................................38
BUTTON ........................................................................................................................................................38
Name ..........................................................................................................................................................38
Size.............................................................................................................................................................38
Resizable....................................................................................................................................................38
Locked ........................................................................................................................................................38
Caption On All Images................................................................................................................................39
Bank Tracking.............................................................................................................................................39
Keywords....................................................................................................................................................39
IMAGE............................................................................................................................................................39
Caption........................................................................................................................................................39
Font.............................................................................................................................................................39
INSERTING LABELS ....................................................................................................................................40
INSERTING ADDITIONAL PAGES FOR A SINGLE SOURCE ...................................................................41
Insert a New Page ......................................................................................................................................41
Return to Previous Page.............................................................................................................................41
IMPORTING AND EXPORTING SPLCD PAGES.........................................................................................42
Exporting SPLCD Pages ............................................................................................................................42
Importing SPLCD Pages.............................................................................................................................42
LEARNING IR COMMANDS (CREATING PALETTE FILES) ......................................................................... 43
Built-In IR Code Library..................................................................................................................................43
TESTING IR COMMANDS IN THE IR LIBRARY..........................................................................................44
IMPORTING XANTECH LEGACY IR PALETTE FILES...............................................................................45
Learning IR Commands (XIR2) ...................................................................................................................45
Finding the Optimal Positioning of the Teaching Remote ..........................................................................45
Using the Palette Editor..............................................................................................................................46
EDITING FUNCTION NAMES IN THE PALETTE EDITOR..........................................................................47
To Rename an Existing Function................................................................................................................47
To Add a New Function ..............................................................................................................................47
TESTING IR COMMANDS IN THE PALETTE EDITOR ...............................................................................47
IR Command groups....................................................................................................................................47
EDITING Brand, Component, and Function Lists.....................................................................................48
Adding Brands ............................................................................................................................................48
Adding Components and Functions............................................................................................................48
GETTING SOURCE COMMANDS FROM THE INTERNET .........................................................................49
Xantech.com...............................................................................................................................................49
Importing Discrete IR Hex Codes...............................................................................................................49
ENTERING RS232 COMMANDS (CREATING RS232 COMMAND PALETTE FILES).................................. 50

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ENTERING RS232 COMMAND STRINGS................................................................................................... 51
TESTING RS232 COMMAND STRINGS...................................................................................................... 52
Using PC Test ............................................................................................................................................52
Using SPLCD Test .....................................................................................................................................52
RS232 COMMAND GROUPS....................................................................................................................... 52
PLACING COMMANDS ONTO THE GTL’S (CREATING MACROS) ............................................................ 53
SELECTING IR AND RS232 COMMAND GROUPS FROM THE PALETTE EDITOR................................ 54
Associating Commands To GTL’s (Drag And Drop Commands).................................................................. 54
Auto-Fill IR Commands ..............................................................................................................................54
Manually Associating IR Commands to GTL’s...........................................................................................54
Programming Sequences (Macros)............................................................................................................55
Timed Delays..............................................................................................................................................55
Repeat Commands.....................................................................................................................................55
Delete A Command From the Command List............................................................................................56
Testing Commands Placed on the Virtual SPLCD.....................................................................................56
TRANSFERRING THE PROJECT................................................................................................................ 57
SAVING THE PROJECT............................................................................................................................... 57
Save Project...............................................................................................................................................57
Save Project As..........................................................................................................................................57
File Size......................................................................................................................................................57
Project Transfer Interruption.......................................................................................................................57
SECTION 5: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ....................................................................... 59
RC68 IR CODE TRIGGERED SEQUENCER .................................................................................................. 59
Programming RC68 Triggered Sequences ................................................................................................... 59
Teaching RC68 Trigger Commands to a Universal Remote......................................................................... 60
Programming the URC-2B/P for Use With SPLCD RC68 Triggered Sequences ......................................... 60
RS232 INPUT TRANSLATOR ......................................................................................................................... 61
Programming IR Commands and Sequences............................................................................................... 62
Selecting IR Command Groups from the IR Code Library.........................................................................62
Associating RS232 Commands with IR Commands..................................................................................62
Testing Commands in the RS2322 Input Translator..................................................................................63
SENSE TRIGGER MACROS ........................................................................................................................... 63
Programming The Sense Input...................................................................................................................... 64
INTELLIGENT POWER MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................ 64
Programming Intelligent Power Management ............................................................................................... 64
ASSIGNING BANK TRACK CODES TO SOURCE GTL’S............................................................................. 65
Programming Bank Track Codes .................................................................................................................. 65
SECTION 6: OPTIONS SETTINGS...................................................................................... 66
RC68 CODE GROUP ....................................................................................................................................... 66
BANK TRACK CODE GROUP ........................................................................................................................ 67
TRACK LED SETTING..................................................................................................................................... 67
LINE INPUT ROLE SETTING .......................................................................................................................... 67
Input............................................................................................................................................................... 68
Output............................................................................................................................................................ 68
BACKLIGHT SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................. 68
DISPLAY ORIENTATION................................................................................................................................. 68
RS232 SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 69
RS232 Port Default Settings.......................................................................................................................... 70
RS232 Port Router Settings .......................................................................................................................... 70
SECTION 7: APPENDIX ...................................................................................................... 71
INTERFACING SPLCD WITH MRC44 (IR CONTROL) & MRC88 (MRC88 EMULATION)............................ 71
MRC88 EMULATION MODE: FEATURE DESCRIPTION & PROGRAMMING ............................................. 71

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SPLCD/MRC88 EMULATION MODE ...........................................................................................................71
Connecting the SPLCD to the MRC88 Controller.......................................................................................71
Configuring Dragon Drop SPLCD for MRC88 Emulation Mode.................................................................71
Programming SPLCD for MRC88 Functionality .........................................................................................72
Placing MRC88 Objects on the SPLCD......................................................................................................73
MRC88 OBJECT PROGRAMMING: ADDING VOLUME BAR, STATUS BAR ETC… .................................. 74
TRANSPARENT GTL’S AND MRC88 EMULATION....................................................................................74
MRC88 PRESET VOLUME LEVEL PROGRAMMING .................................................................................74
SPLCD / MRC88 PRESET VOLUME LEVEL PROGRAMMING.................................................................. 75
Placing the Volume Bar ..............................................................................................................................75
Creating Transparent GTL’s over a Volume Bar........................................................................................75
Assigning the Proper RC68 IR Codes to the Transparent GTL’s...............................................................76
Programming SPLCD for use with MRC44 (Zone Control) ......................................................................77
SPLCD 64V VIDEO CONNECTIONS & PROGRAMMING.............................................................................. 79
Checking Firmware Version...........................................................................................................................79
Video Bracket Sub-Assembly.........................................................................................................................80
Video Connections.........................................................................................................................................80
Picture-In-Picture Mode (PiP) ........................................................................................................................80
Enabling Full-Screen Video Mode .................................................................................................................81
Return to PiP Mode........................................................................................................................................81
TRANSPARENT BUTTON OVERLAY: FEATURES & PROGRAMMING ...................................................... 81
TRANSPARENT BUTTON GTL OVERLAY FEATURE ...............................................................................81
Placing Transparent Button GTL’s in Full Screen Video Mode..................................................................81
Transparent Button GTL and Music Server Integration..............................................................................82
CUSTOM BACKGROUNDS AND TRANSPARENT GTL’S.........................................................................83
Importing Pictures as Custom Backgrounds ..............................................................................................83

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Section 1: General Information & Features
GENERAL INFORMATION
The SmartPad LCD series of Touchpanel Controllers is Xantech’s latest generation of the SmartPad Keypad.
The SmartPad LCD Series consists of three, interactive, touchpanel keypads – a 3.9”, and a 6.4” diagonal color
graphic keypads as well as a 6.4” diagonal video keypad. All functionality and screen graphics are fully
programmable using Xantech’s Universal Dragon™ software. The programming interface is via the RS232 or
USB ports located conveniently behind the detachable faceplate on the front of the unit. All Models come with
an extensive built-in IR Code Library as well as the ability to learn IR codes via the Learning Eye located on
front of the unit.
As with the previous models of SmartPad Keypads, these new touchpanels are designed to be stand-alone
controllers with the ability to output IR commands onto the standard Xantech four-wire IR Bus as well as receive
(and pass-through) IR commands via the built-in IR receiver. These new touchpanels also have the ability to
receive and transmit RS232 commands for a wide range of control options. This keypad is also directly
compatible with Xantech’s MRC88 products for seamless integration with the Whole-house Audio Video
Entertainment system.
The SmartPad LCD™ Touch-Screen Panel Keypad includes the following components:
•One SmartPad LCD Touch-Screen Panel
•One DB9 RS232 programming cable to connect (Part No. 05913778)
•One USB programming cable (Part No. 05913660)
•One front panel designer Bezel (white)
•Keypad Installation Kit which includes the keypad panel back-box enclosure, an installation template (Part
No. 09590255), 4 back-box mounting clips and touch-panel mounting screws
•CD-ROM Disc contains the Universal Dragon Drop-IR Programming Software (Part No. 03501085-01)
•SmartPad LCD™ Installation & Programming Instructions (Part No. 08901480)
•Two-4 conductor WECO connector plugs (Part No. 05997400)
•One-2 conductor WECO connector plug (Part No. 05996800)
•4 Keypad jumpers for Zone Termination, Keypad Address and IR Sensor Enable (Part No. 06500135)
Power Supplies (not included, must be purchased separately)
•SPLCDPS1 Powers one SPLCD
•SPLCDPS4 Powers up to four SPLCDs
Optional Accessories
•Optional front panel Designer Bezels:
- Almond
- Black
- Brown
- Ivory
•RS422232 Converter (used for bi-directional RS232 communication between SmartPad LCD and other
RS232 devices
•RS2321X8 Eight Port Serial Router
•External IR Receivers
480 Dinky Link™ Series IR Receivers
490 Micro Link™ Series IR Receivers
780 J-Box Series IR Receiver
291 Hidden Link™ Series IR Receivers

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The SmartPad LCD is a complete control system in a single box – meaning, no extra controller box is
necessary. Simply connecting a power supply and then connecting the SmartPad LCD outputs to any standard
Xantech IR bus, makes a complete IR Repeater System. By adding the optional RS422232 converter, you can
literally control almost any Audio Video or Home Automation component. The SmartPad LCD or SPLCD is also
directly compatible with the MRC-88 Whole-house Audio Video Entertainment System.
SmartPad LCD is easily programmed with Xantech’s Universal Dragon Drop-IR Software via a RS232 or USB
Port (Programming cables and software included). Universal Dragon is used to graphically design your screens
and assign IR and/or RS232 Macros. An internal IR Library is also included for ease of programming.
The SmartPad LCD can be wired into numerous simultaneous application configurations such as outlined below
in Figure 1.
VCR Satellite Receiver
AV Receiver
Xantech IR Bus
IR Connecting BlockIR Connecting Block
Hand Held
Remote
External IR Bus
Input Built In IR
Receiver
Bi-Directional
RS422/232 Control
over CAT5
Plasma- riendly
IR Receiver
POWER 1
MRC88
234
EIGHT ZONE - EIGHT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER
5678
Direct RS485
Control of MRC88
over CAT5
PC, Lighting Control,
HVAC or other RS232
controlled device
Sense Trigger
In ut for Macro
Event Activation
Alarm Keypad
Figure 1 - System Block Diagram

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SMARTPAD LCD FEATURES
LCD Touch Screen Interface: Allows for use of GTL’s (Graphical Touch Links). Colorful graphical
representation of functional buttons for touch control of IR and RS232 controlled devices
Upper and Lower Viewing Angles: Software Programmable for exact viewing placement
Programmable Backlight Control: Selectable Time-Out for LCD backlight
Standard Xantech IR Bus Output: Allows for easy interface to existing IR networks
Internal IR Code Library: Built in IR Code Library. Contains all Major Brand Component IR commands. No
need to ‘learn’ commands.
IR Learning: IR commands can be learned from external hand-held remotes through the SPLCD’s built-in
IR learning eye to add to the SPLCD’s built-in IR code library.
Macros: can be built using IR, RS232, repeat or delay commands and associated with a specific button or
event triggered by a keypad button press, an RC68 IR code, an MRC88 compatible keypad command,
control sense status, or by RS232. Up to 40 IR commands can be issued in a single Macro.
IR Receiver: Broad-band IR Receiver (30kHz-100kHz) for pass through of IR commands from Hand-Held
IR Remotes
Talk Back / Status LED: LED indicates presence of IR and/or programmable STATUS indication of Zone
or other user defined power on/off indicator.
RC68 IR Trigger Sequencer: Trigger IR and/or RS232 Macros via RC68 IR command received at the built-
in IR Receiver
Status Input: Trigger IR and/or RS232 Macros with a voltage between 5-30V DC, 100mA.
Status Output: Send an output voltage to trigger the on/off state of another device or indicator. 12V DC @
100mA.
Serial I/O: RS232 control over an RS422 line for RS232 control of remotely located RS232 controlled
devices (Requires optional RS422232 adapter).
MRC88 Plug-N-Play: Direct connect to standard Keypad Input of MRC88CTL for full zone control
RS232 Com/USB Com Programming Ports: Communication Programming Ports located on the front
panel of the SPLCD under the bezel, used to program the system using Universal Dragon™ Software
Emitter Output: Local Emitter port on the SPLCD Rear Panel. Output from IR Bus & GND terminals, 12V
DC @100mA. (IR In Zone feature, MRC88 only)
Full Motion Video Input (SPLCD64V only): NTSC/PAL composite video input for PiP or full screen, full
motion video display
Firmware Upgradeable for ‘Future Proof’ Technology: Upgradeable via RS232 Com Port or USB
Programming Port. Firmware upgrades available for easy download by following links within Universal
Dragon Software (www.xantech.com/products/firmware.htm)

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SMARTPAD LCD PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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Figure 2a – SmartPad LCD™Model SPLCD39G – Front Panel Features and Functions
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Figure 2b – SmartPad LCD™Model SPLCD64G & SPLCD64V– Front Panel Features and Functions