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instruction manual Software Design XPress - Home Theater version 1.3 Programmer’s Guide ...

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Software Warranty Agreement PRE-RELEASE CODE. Portions of the AMX Software may, from time to time, as identified in the AMX Software, include PRE-RELEASE CODE and such code may not be at the level of performance, compatibility and functionality of ...

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Table of Contents i D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Table of Contents Introduction ...............................................................................................................1 DXP-HT v1.3 - New Features.........................

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ii DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Table of Contents Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard .........................................................................19 Before You Start - Required Information..................................................

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Table of Contents iii D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Choose Touch Panel Text Colors dialog................................................................................ 45 Channel Preset Categories dialog.......................................

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iv DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Table of Contents Copying a Design XPress - Home Theater Project................................................................ 65 Importing a DXP-HT Project........................................................

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Table of Contents v D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: G4CC .......................................................................................................... 79 Function Codes: HELP-ABOUT ....................................

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vi DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Table of Contents Function Codes: TNpenOptions............................................................................................. 93 Function Codes: TNtext ................................................

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Introduction 1 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Introduction Design XPress - Home Theater (DXP-HT)™ is a software package developed to assist AMX dealers in quickly designing, installing and programming a home theater control system. A home ...

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Introduction 2 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  Support for NI-700 NetLinx Integrated Controller: This new controller is treated the same as any of the other NI Series of Integrated Controllers. If the project requires more ports than the NI-...

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Introduction 3 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  Support for PictureFrame: This new support appears as an option in the Touch Panel Interfaces dialog page. Selecting this radio box specifies that the output project file for the chosen touch...

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Introduction 4 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide DXP-HT Version Information The DXP-HT version information is located on the Main Screen (under the Exit button). It is important to have the version information when calling AMX Technical Support. Th...

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Introduction 5 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Select Help > Web Update to launch this application. Refer to the WebUpdate on-line help for details and instructions. Supported Subsystems and Equipment DXP-HT (version 1.3 or higher) supports...

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Introduction 6 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide G3 touch panels G3 panels do not support the following  MAX Integrated Content Server  G4 Computer Control  TakeNote!  PictureFrame AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers CD Players DVD Pla...

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Introduction 7 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide MAX Servers by AMX MAX-MMS and MAX-IMS media servers are supported for G4 touch panels only, via Ethernet control. DXP-HT treats these devices essentially the same as any other Ethernet-controlled...

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Introduction 8 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Plasma Displays Receivers User Interfaces Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs) • Hitachi CMP4201 • Hitachi CMP5000 • Marantz PD5020D • NEC 42VP4 • Runco PL43HDX • Runco PL50HDX • Runco PL...

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Introduction 9 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Video Projection Devices •Barco IQG300 • Barco IQR300 • ChristieDigital DS30 • ChristieDigital RoadRunnerL6 • ChristieDigital VistaS3 • Digital Projection iVisionSXGA • Eiki LCXG200 ...

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Introduction 10 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide DXP-HT Main Screen When DXP-HT is launched, the first dialog to be displayed is the Main Screen. Use the Main Screen as the starting point for creating new projects and opening existing projects. Th...

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Introduction 11 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide DXP-HT Menu Bar There are four items in the menu bar (on the Main Screen): File Menu The Design XPress - Home Theater (DXP-HT) File menu contains several file control options: DXP-HT maintains all...

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Introduction 12 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Help Menu The Help menu contains the following options: Project List The Project List is displayed on the Main Screen, along with the main menu and the Create New Project, Open Project, Copy Projec...

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Introduction 13 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Project Selection List Context Menu Right-click anywhere inside the Project Selection List (on the Main Screen) to open the Project Selection List context menu, containing shortcuts to several pr...

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Introduction 14 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Main Screen Command Buttons  Create New Project: Click this command button to launch the Design XPress - Home Theater Project Wizard. Use the Project Wizard to step through the process of designi...

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Introduction 15 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Setting Program Preferences Select Edit > Preferences to open the Preferences dialog (FIG. 3), where you can set various user preferences for DXP-HT. The options in this dialog include:  S...

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Introduction 16 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  Warn On Duplicate IR Functions and Channels: Alerts you to the creation of duplicate IR functions and Channels. All IR Function and Channel assignments must be unique.  Warn On Duplicate Lig...

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Introduction 17 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Getting Started To launch the DXP-HT Project Wizard Select the sample project (highlight "Sample Updated for DXPHT 1.3" in the Project Selection List (on the Main Screen), and click the...

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Introduction 18 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide ...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 19 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard DXP-HT uses a Project Wizard to step you through the process of designing a control system. To launch the DXP-HT Project Wizard, click the Creat...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 20 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  At the lower-left corner of this and all Wizard dialogs is a drop-down list titled Jump To. Click the down-arrow to open a list of all Wizard dialogs, and select any dialog fr...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 21 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide System Information dialog The first dialog in the Project Wizard is the System Information dialog (FIG. 1). This dialog contains the information used by Design XPress - Home Th...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 22 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  Click the Add button to add a device to the list, via the Source Configuration dialog.  Select a device from the list and click the Edit button to edit the control informati...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 23 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide 4. Use the radio buttons to select the Control Method associated with the new device (IR, Serial or IP).  If IR is selected, you must locate the associated IRL file by using...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 24 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Inversely, you can manually remove any IR functions from Touch Panel functions by selecting a Touch Panel function (from the right-hand table), and click the left-arrows button. A...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 25 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  When you select a desired CD/DVD model from the Control Logic field, the changer size is automatically filled and is read-only.  The control method(s) available for sele...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 26 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Duplicating a Source Device DXP-HT supports duplicating existing source devices and their settings via the Duplicate button on the System Information dialog. Use the Duplicate fea...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 27 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Device Configuration dialog The Device Configuration dialog is used to add or edit devices in the Device Information List. Use the options in this dialog to select the device t...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 28 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide There are several devices that have device specific options that become visible when the device is selected.  Control Method: The Control Methods section enables its options b...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 29 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Control Logics are specific device behaviors that have been programmed into the NetLinx Code either through Modules, System Calls or Include files. A list of the applicable Con...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 30 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  IP Data: For IP-controlled devices, enter the IP address of the device in the IP Address field. The IP Port number is set within the Control Method and is not accessible. This...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 31 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  The Program Function List is on the right side of the screen. The Program Function List is populated with the supported functions for the Device Type selected on the Device...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 32 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Device Configuration dialog - Control Configuration tab The options in the Control Configuration tab (FIG. 4) allow you to configure the AMX IR port to properly transmit the IR si...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 33 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  Stack Pulse Parameters - If the Tune Using XCH Command option is de-selected, the Stack Pulse Parameters options become available. The Stack Pulse option mimics the XCH co...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 34 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  Govern Power - This option enables governing power to the device, which means that the System constantly monitors power to the device (for use with power sensors) rather than...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 35 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Which Screens? dialog The Which Screens? dialog (FIG. 6) is available for selection in the Jump To drop-down, once the project has been finished and re-opened. Use this dialog...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 36 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Audio/Video Inputs dialog The Audio/Video Inputs dialog creates the association between the Devices defined on the System Information dialog, the Inputs defined for the receiver, ...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 37 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  Click Apply to apply any changes made to the selected device.  Click Clear to clear the Input Type, Physical Label, Select Command and Display Device (if applicable) inf...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 38 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  The Add button will add a new surround mode to the top of the list. Note that you can only add new modes if IR has been specified as the receiver's Control Method (as in...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 39 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Lighting Presets dialog The Lighting Presets dialog sets up the available presets for the Lighting system selected on the System information page. There is a maximum of nine pr...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 40 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  The identifier entered into the Preset Name text box is the name that will be displayed on the touch panel. No duplicates allowed (8 characters maximum).  The Address field...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 41 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  (Dynalite): K:P:[14]:12:25 indicates area #14, go to preset scene #12 at 25-second fade rate.  The Clear button clears the Preset Name, Address and Button Number informa...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 42 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Touch Panel Interfaces dialog DXP-HT requires that at least one touch panel is defined within the system. You can define up to 8 touch panels in the system The Touch Panel Interfac...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 43 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Use Picture Frame for Inactivity Page Click this option to use the PictureFrame application as a screensaver when the touch panel becomes inactive (this option tells the panel ...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 44 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  Relay Button All of these selections are dependent on these devices first being defined. For example, if no lighting was previously defined, the Lights Button checkbox will be...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 45 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Choose Touch Panel Background dialog To select a background for your custom touch panel theme, click on one of the background names in the list on the left side of the screen. ...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 46 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide FIG. 13 Choose Touch Panel Buttons dialog FIG. 14 Choose Touch Panel Text Colors dialog ...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 47 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Channel Preset Categories dialog This dialog allows you to create up to 8 different preset categories. For example, you might create a presets category for Sports channels, one...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 48 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide To edit the Display Name for an existing Preset Category 1. Select one from the list, and enter the new name in the Display Name text field. 2. Click Apply to apply the change. 3....

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 49 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  The Copy from: drop-down list allows you to copy a previously configured channel preset to the current device. Click the down arrow to view the list, and select the channel...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 50 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide The Control Logic drop-down menu allows you to select from 3 control type options: Latching, Momentary and Pulse Type:  Latching relays remain on until another relay is selecte...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 51 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Presets for Receiver AM/FM Tuner dialog The Presets for Receiver AM/FM Tuner dialog sets up the radio presets for the receiver's AM/FM tuner. You can setup and define as m...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 52 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Deleting a Preset from the List Select one and click the Delete button. CD Titles dialog The CD Titles dialog allows you to setup CD or DVD titles in multi-disc changers. Each tit...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 53 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Adding a new CD title:  Manually enter either Artist or Disc Title information to enable the Add button. Click the Add button to add the new CD to the list.  Alternativel...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 54 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide 2. Click the down-arrow (in the Setting to receive CD data from freedb.org section of the dialog) to view a list of available CD drives on your PC. 3. Select the drive that you p...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 55 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Creating a new macro and adding it to the Project 1. Click the Add command button in the System Information dialog to open the Device Configuration dialog and begin configuring...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 56 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  Add: Click to add the selected macro function to the bottom of the Macro Steps list.  Delete: Select a step in the Macro Steps list and click Delete to remove the selected s...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 57 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Navigation and Routing Macros This dialog is included in the wizard only if you selected the Use Macro for Menu Navigation and Device Routing check box in the Device Configurat...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 58 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide  To modify the macro steps, click the Edit button at the bottom of this dialog. Building the Project Once you have gone through all of the configuration screens, it is time to ...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 59 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Finishing the Job It is recommended that before your finish your project you follow these steps to properly utilize the DXP-HT project files:  Finish your DXP-HT project. Af...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 60 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Transferring Preset Button Text to the Master via FTP Anytime that you assign text to any type of preset button in your project, you must transfer the button text that appears on ...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 61 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Transferring CD/DVD Title Information to the Master via FTP Anytime that you assign text to any type of preset button in your project, you must transfer the button text that ap...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 62 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide 6. Enter the Name (assigned to this connection), Transport method (for communication), IP Address, and IP Port used for communication to the panel through the Master. 7. Click OK ...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 63 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Configuring TakeNote TakeNote is an AMX application that works in conjunction with G4 touch panels, TPDesign4 and G4 Computer Control (G4CC) to allow you to use a G4 panel to a...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 64 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Configuring i!-TimeManager The i!-TimeManager remote time server application automatically updates the time information on any communicating Master running the i!-TimeManager code...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 65 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Copying a Design XPress - Home Theater Project There are three ways to copy an existing DXP-HT project file under a new name. All three methods have the same result; they allow...

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Using the DXP-HT Project Wizard 66 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Deleting a DXP-HT Project There are three ways to delete an existing DXP-HT project file. All three methods have the same result; they each delete the Project selected (highlighte...

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Working With IR Files 67 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Working With IR Files Selecting an IR File to Use Once you have found the IRL file that you want to use in association with the device (as specified in the Device Configuration dialog): ...

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Working With IR Files 68 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Scanning Directories for IRL Files Once you have selected the folder containing the desired IR file(s). 1. Click the Scan button to begin scanning that directory for .*IRL files. The search...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 69 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps Channel Maps (Function Codes) - Overview The channel maps are generated in TPD4. Once you have created a touch panel project: 1. Open a TPD4 temp...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 70 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide T CH Port: 0, CH Code: 520 Y CH Port: 0, CH Code: 521 U CH Port: 0, CH Code: 522 I CH Port: 0, CH Code: 523 O CH Port: 0, CH Code: 524 P CH Port: 0, CH Code: 525 { [ CH Port: 0, CH...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 71 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: AMFM Tuner Function Codes: Cable Menu Function Codes: Cable Tuner Ins CH Port: 0, CH Code: 610 Hm CH Port: 0, CH Code: 602 pg up CH Port: 0, CH Code: 604 Button ...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 72 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: Cable Video Function Codes: CD Changer CD Changer Advanced CABLE_POWER_BUTTON CH Port: 1, CH Code: 194 CABLE_PRESET_BUTTON CH Port: 3, CH Code: 97 CABLETUNER_0_BUTT...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 73 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: CD List Function Codes: CD List Action Picker CDADVANCED_0_BUTTON CH Port: 3, CH Code: 44 CDADVANCED_ENTER_BUTTON CH Port: 3, CH Code: 46 CD_SELECTDISC_BUTTON CH...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 74 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: CD List Keyboard Function Codes: CD List - Title Only Function Codes: Channel Presets Enter CH Port: 1, CH Code: 234 45 AD Port: 3, AD Code: 23 36 AD Port: 3, AD Co...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 75 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: Channel Preset Categories Function Codes: Controls Function Codes: Debug Function Codes: Display CHANCAT_UP_BUTTON CH Port: 1, CH Code: 130 CHANCAT_DOWN_BUTTON C...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 76 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: Display Advanced DISPLAY_9_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 89 DISPLAY_ENTER_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 91 DISPLAY_0_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 80 DISPLAY_MENU_BUTTON ...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 77 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: Display - Projector Function Codes: Display Video Function Codes: DSS Menu PROJ_POWER_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 94, PROJ_VIDEO1_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 190...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 78 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: DSS Tuner Function Codes: DSS Video Function Codes: DVD DSSTUNER_1_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 151 DSSTUNER_2_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 152 DSSTUNER_3_BUTTON CH P...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 79 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: DVD Changer Advanced Function Codes: DVD Menu Function Codes: DVD Video Function Codes: G4CC DVDADVANCED_1_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 200 DVDADVANCED_2_BUTTON C...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 80 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: HELP-ABOUT Function Codes: KBKeyboard Function Codes: KBShift Function Codes: Lights AMX_SETUP_BUTTON CH Port: 0, CH Code: 73 SYSINFO_JOBNAME AD Port: 1, AD Code: 2...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 81 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: Logo Function Codes: Macros Function Codes: Macros2 LOGO_START_BUTTON CH Port: 4, CH Code: 255 SELECT_LBL_BUTTON AD Port: 4, CH Code: 255 MACRO_1_BUTTON CH Port:...

[Page 90] AMX DESIGN XPRESS HOME THEATER V1.3 - PROGRAMMER GUIDE

DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 82 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: Main Page Function Codes: Main Page - Static Function Codes: MAX Audio MAIN_MENU_STATEVTB1_BUTTON CH Port: 1, CH Code: 19 AD Port: 1, AD Code: 202 MAIN_MENU_3_BUTTO...

[Page 91] AMX DESIGN XPRESS HOME THEATER V1.3 - PROGRAMMER GUIDE

DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 83 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: MAX Genre Function Codes: MAX Media Search MAX AUDIO HEADER AD Port: 5, AD Code: 19 MAX AUDIO PLAYLISTS CH Port: 5, CH Code: 70 MAX AUDIO GENRES CH Port: 5, CH C...

[Page 92] AMX DESIGN XPRESS HOME THEATER V1.3 - PROGRAMMER GUIDE

DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 84 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: MAX Movie Search Function Codes: MAX Playlist Function Codes: MAX Tracklist MAX MOVIE SEARCH TITLE HEADER AD Port: 5, AD Code: 50 MAX MOVIE SEARCH REQUESTED TEXT AD...

[Page 93] AMX DESIGN XPRESS HOME THEATER V1.3 - PROGRAMMER GUIDE

DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 85 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: MAX Video Function Codes: MAX Video Transport Function Codes: MessageBox MAX VIDEO CHAPTER AD Port: 5, AD Code: 22 MAX VIDEO TITLE AD Port: 5, AD Code: 13 MAX VI...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 86 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: MM - Sources Function Codes: MM - Sources2 Function Codes: MP3 Navigator STATIC_MENU_SRC1 CH Port: 3, CH Code: 200 STATIC_MENU_SRC2 CH Port: 3, CH Code: 201 STATIC_...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 87 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: MP3 Player 15 CH Port: 2, CH Code: 118 16 CH Port: 2, CH Code: 106 17 CH Port: 2, CH Code: 107 ARQNAV_SONGSLBL_BUTTON AD Port: 2, AD Code: 119 ARQNAV_ALL_BUTTON ...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 88 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: Projector Video Function Codes: PVR Function Codes: PVR Menu ARQPLAYER_UP_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 128 ARQPLAYER_DOWN_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 129 ARQPLAYER_R...

[Page 97] AMX DESIGN XPRESS HOME THEATER V1.3 - PROGRAMMER GUIDE

DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 89 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: PVR Tuner Function Codes: PVR Video Function Codes: Receiver PVRMNU_LEFT_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 50 PVRMNU_RIGHT_BUTTON CH Port: 2, CH Code: 51 PVRMNU_NAVSEL...

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DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 90 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: Receiver Surround Function Codes: Receiver Audio In RECEIVER_PRESET_BUTTON CH Port: 1, CH Code: 251 RECEIVER_POWER_BUTTON CH Port: 1, CH Code: 21 RECEIVER_REAR_VOLU...

[Page 99] AMX DESIGN XPRESS HOME THEATER V1.3 - PROGRAMMER GUIDE

DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 91 D XP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: Receiver AV In Function Codes: Relays Function Codes: Select Function Codes: Splash AVINP_UP_BUTTON CH Port: 1, CH Code: 71 AVINP_DOWN_BUTTON CH Port: 1, CH Code...

[Page 100] AMX DESIGN XPRESS HOME THEATER V1.3 - PROGRAMMER GUIDE

DXP-HT Touch Panel Channel Maps 92 DXP-HT v1.3 - Programmer’s Guide Function Codes: TNadvancedControls Function Codes: TNcolor picker Function Codes: TNcanvas Function Codes: TNcontrols Advanced CH Port: 0, CH Code: 70 Clear All Screens CH Port: 0,...