B&K CT602, CT600, CT310 Troubleshooting Guide For BKcSuite, Troubleshooting Guide for CT Receivers

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Troubleshooting Guide

 

Troubleshooting Guide For BKcSuite

1.Make sure your PC meets the requirements outlined in the BKcSuite Section of this manual. Page 32.

2.Make sure the CT/CK/SR product is connected to the PC’s serial port. (DB-9, nine pin)

3.Be sure to select “Local Com” in the BKcSuite software, as “Network” is not currently supported.

4.If the unit will not communicate through RS-232, perform a factory reset. (See Factory Reset Section)

5.Know how to properly set the COM port protocol in your version of Windows:

Window 9x/Me - Go to your system’s “Control Panel.” Double click the icon labeled “System.” Click the Device Manager button. Scroll down until until the section labeled “Ports.” Click the small “+” located next to “Ports” to expand the tree and view the installed communication ports. Double click the COM port that corresponds to the port on the PC that the CT/CK/SR product will be physically connected to. Locate the tab in the Window labeled “Port Settings,” click it and go to section 6 below.

Windows 2000/XP - Go to your system’s “Control Panel.” Click the icon labeled “System.” In the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. Double click on the icon labeled “Ports” to expand the tree and view the installed communication ports. Double click the COM port corresponding to the port the CT/CK/SR product is physically connected to and go to section 6 below.

6.Set the proper communication properties. The parameters for Port Settings should be entered as

follows:

Bits per second

- 9600

 

Data Bits

- 8

 

Parity

- None

 

Stop Bits

- 1

 

Flow Control

- None

In the advanced section of the Communication properties window is the “FIFO Buffer” configuration. Most modern laptops have the ability to take full advantage of these buffers, so it is recommended to enable them and drag their slider to the “max” setting. Once you have finished making the selections, click “OK” to all windows and prompt to return to the Control Panel. At that point you can close the Control Panel.

7.Disable any and all power management services including any Universal Power Supplies (UPS).

8.Disable any palm computer / PDA syncing software and services such as Hot Sync Manager, Pam Sync, Clie Connect, etc.

9.Disable any other RS-232 / Serial protocol programs that may be using the COM port. I.e CK1.2 Keypad Editor, SR10.1 Remote Editor, serial controllers such as Weatherbug’s external display or FEDEX / UPS freight scales.

10.In case you encounter any “Out of Memory” or “Out of Resources” errors, be sure your PC meets the minimum requirements outlined in the BKcSuite section of this manual. Close all other unnecessary pro- grams that may be running. It is recommended to let Windows manage your virtual memory, however, if you manually set the virtual memory size, set it at least 1.5 times your actual RAM size.

Troubleshooting Guide for CT Receivers

Problem

Possible Solution

CT receiver will not power up

Check power cord and/or power supply.

Keypads will not power up

Check connection at the receiver back panel.

 

Re-terminate CAT5 ends.

Keypad won’t pass IR

Re-terminate CAT5 ends and securely connect to

 

receiver back panel. See page 14.

On Screen Menu won’t display

Menu is only accessible from Zone A.

Keypads are going to blank page

Keypad feedback is out of sync, see page 57.

Slaved Keypads are not operating properly

Reprogram slaved keypads in series order.

 

Master first, then slave 1, etc....

Control of Sources is inconsistent or

Check flasher output setting.

not operating at all

See page 52.

 

 

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Contents 13226 Accessories Included Setup Using a PC and BKcSuite Parts and Accessories GuideInstallation and System Diagrams BKcSuite Setup and OverviewSpecifications On Screen Main MenuFinesse and Power To Please a Household Introduction / OverviewCT Receiver Features and Benefits CK1.2 Keypad Features and Benefits CK1.2 Keypad Features and BenefitsPoint Any Remote Control at the Keypad Status Feedback to KeypadsParts and Accessories Guide CT Receiver Front Panel CT602/600/300CT Receiver Back Panel S ECK1.2 Front Panel / Back Panel Programming Jack Behind the FaceplateMZ-128 Remote Control DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter P/N13290 CT-1 System Integrator P/NRJ-45 to 5 position Phoenix Adapter P/N BK Toolbox CD-ROM P/NInstallation and System Diagrams Installation and System DiagramsBasic System Hookup Installation Considerations Placement and VentilationDefault Operation Connection StrategySpeaker Connections for CT Receiver AC Power and Line FuseAccommodate up to 12-gauge wire Speaker Connections CT310Example CT Receiver Six Zone Speaker Connections CT Receiver Speaker ConnectionsKeypad Connections Example connection of a CK1.2 KeypadCT Receiver cannot receive RS-232 via this terminal CK1.2 Keypad ConnectionsCommon Ground Adding Additional Keypads in the Same Zone Left Control CardShared Source Connections CT Receiver ConnectionIR Emitter Outputs IR Flasher Emitter OutputBuffered Outputs Zone Line Outputs Zone Line OutputsFixed Output / Variable Output Changing Line Level Outputs From Fixed to VariableDedicated Source Inputs Local Local IR Source Control Local Source IR ControlCommon Control Triggers Common Control TriggersCT Receiver Common Control Connection and Trigger AM Loop Antenna Factory ResetRF Remote FM AntennaSystem Expansion System ExpansionSwap Cable Between Two CT Receivers Connecting Two CT ReceiversCoupling Two CT Receivers Maximum 12 Stereo Zones Should not be connected between RJ- 45 jacksAdding a 7th Zone Adding a 7th Zone Using The AVR507/505/50 Second ZoneSeventh Zone Connection Diagram No identical SourcesCAT5 T568B Swap Cable Swap Cable ConstructionCT-1 IR Routing System Integrator RS-232 Swap CableBasic Expanded System Using a CT-1 CT610 #3 CT610 #2CT-1 Expansion Source Control Using a CT-1CT-1 Power Connection 12VDC Adding a Home Theater RS-232 ConnectionUsing a Swap Cable to Control a Theater Setup Using a PC and BKcSuite Setup Using a PC and BKcSuiteComputer Connection Connection to a PCCT Receiver Connection USB to Serial AdapterBKcSuite Setup and Overview BKcSuite Setup and OverviewBKcSuite Task Bar Explained BKcSuite Task Bar ExplainedBasic Setup Menu Basic Setup MenuAdvanced Full Setup Menu Advanced Setup MenuHardware Zone Settings Tab Left and Right Level Calibration Fixed or Variable Levels for Stereo ZonesMaximum Level Limits the Output whether Fixed or Variable Fixed or Variable Levels for Mono ZonesSplitting a Zone To Mono Sub-ZoningCode-Set Description and Overview Code-Set Description and OverviewGroups / Code Sets / Zones Tab M P LY B E T T E R Shared Source Input Names Input Settings To Compensate LevelsInput Settings Tab Dedicated Source Input NamesPower On Titles Tab Power-On Preferences Tab Select Power On SettingPower On Preference Select Code SetInput Configuration Tab Input ModeSelection Mode Release Time/ Event Tab ActionActivated By Level EventDisplay Tab Front Panel BrightnessIndividual Zone Display Headphone Zone ControlZone Control Out 12V Control TabFlasher Outputs Zone Rear Data In SettingIR Flasher Settings Tab Front Panel IR to Flasher OutputsFront Panel IR Setup Menu VisibleFront Panel Buttons Memory LockedBaud Rate RS-232 Port EnableRS-232 Echo Enabled RS-232 Receive & Transmit IDConvert IR to BKC-DIP Messages V2.0 EnabledRS-232 Feedback Selection Continuous Reply Transmit BKC-DIP to ZonesPreset Operation Tab Recall Volume In PresetFavorite Preset Recall Auto NamingKeypad Feedback Tab Preset Editor Preset Editor Features and BenefitsOpening the Preset Editor Preset Editor Window Editing PresetsRS-232 Serial Macro Editor RS-232 Serial Macro EditorCK1.2 Keypad CK1.2 KeypadSetup Using the On Screen Display Setup Using the On Screen DisplayOn Screen Menu Tree Diagram CT Receiver On Screen Display Menu Structure OSDOn Screen Menu Operation with the MZ-128 Using a Remote ControlUsing The Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Front Panel Buttons CT610 / CT310CT602 / CT300 No front panel operation Main Menu On Screen Main MenuZone Favorite Presets Menu Zone OperationNaming an Input Audio/Video System SetupInputs Sub-Menu Main Menu Sub-menu’sAudio / Video Submenu Zone Menu when set to MonoMenu Items for a Dedicated Input Zone Power On Settings Page/Event SetupZone Code-Sets/Names and Group Titles Control Menu SetupDisplay Setup Control System MenuZone Code-Sets/Groups and Group Titles Code SetIR Routing for Identical Components Common Control I/OFlasher Out Flasher OutputIR to Flasher Out Preset Volume Presets SetupPower On Titles Preset NamesRS-232 Options Control System SetupSecurity Options Memory Backup Setup RS-232 Slave ControlMain Menu Setup System Status# of Volume Controls Zone Planning WorksheetsInput Planning Worksheet CT Receiver Input PlanningCable Calculation Source Distance for Home Run Total Project Manager Date CT Receiver Preferences and PresetsPower On Preferences and Presets Problem Possible Solution Troubleshooting Guide For BKcSuiteTroubleshooting Guide for CT Receivers Limited Warranty Returning EquipmentSpecifications CT610/602 CT600 CT310 CT300