Sonance Transferring System Information to the C4630 SE, Sonance Control Manager Version

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C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM

Transferring System Information to the C4630 SE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All programming that you perform in the Sonance Control Manager must be transferred from your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer to the C4630 SE unit via its front-panel USB connection (see Figure 27). The C4630 SE comes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a USB cable that connects between the USB connector and your computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Before you can transfer programming to the C4630 SE via the USB port, you must

 

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

initialize the C4630 SE to your computer. To do this, provide power to the C4630 SE then connect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the USB cable between it and your computer. Your computer should recognize the C4630 SE and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 27:

automatically install the required drivers to the appropriate folders.

 

 

 

 

USB Connection

If your computer does not recognize the C4630 SE, you can go to the computer’s Device Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(under CONTROL PANEL>SYSTEM>HARDWARE>DEVICE MANAGER) and induce the computer to scan for new hardware attached by selecting SCAN under the ACTION option at the top of the window.

To transfer programming to the C4630 SE:

1.Program the Sonance Control Manager software as described in the sections below.

2.When the programming is completed, connect the included cable between the C4630 SE’s USB connection and your computer.

3.Open the COMMUNICATION menu and select SEND TO DEVICE. The DEVICES IN THE CURRENT SYSTEM

screen (Figure 28) will appear. All C4630 SEs in the system will be listed in the window.

4.Click on the SEND button for the C4630 SE to which you want to transfer the programming.

Once the data transfer is complete, close the DEVICES in the CURRENT SYSTEM window and disconnect the USB cable from the C4630 SE. The C4630 SE will then resume operation according to the new programming.

Figure 28: DEVICES IN THE CURRENT SYSTEM Screen

Updating the Sonance Control Manager Software and Firmware

Sonance may from time to time may make upgrades to the Sonance Control Manager software and the C4630 SE firmware available via the Sonance website (www.sonance.com). To check for the latest versions go to www.sonance.com and select the ELECTRONICS category. From there, select the C4630 SE and go to the DOWNLOADS section. Note the version numbers of SONANCE CONTROL MANAGER and C4630 SE firmware that are listed.

Upgrading Sonance Control Manager Software

To check which version of Sonance Control Manager is loaded on your computer, launch the Sonance Control Manager program, select the HELP menu, then scroll down to ABOUT. The box shown in Figure 29 will appear. If the software version on the computer is earlier than the one listed on the Sonance website:

1.Follow the instructions on the website to download the newer version of Sonance Control Manager onto your computer.

2.Unzip the SETUP.EXE file and double-click it. Follow the instructions to install the program.

Software Version

Figure 29:

Sonance Control Manager Version

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Contents C4630 SE Page Ance to Rain or MOISTURE. Important Safety InformationTable of Contents C4630 SE Home Audio System Introduction C4630 SE FeaturesAudio ControlPlacement Box ContentsUnpacking Shelf-Mounting System OverviewRack-Mounting Control ConsiderationsC4630 SE Home Audio System Rear Panel C4630 SE Front Rear PanelsPower Connections Connecting the C4630 SEReplacing the AC Fuse Audio Source ConnectionsWiring the Speaker Connectors Use Good Speaker WireSource Output Connections Speaker ConnectionsConnecting a High-Power Amplifier in a Zone Line Output Fixed/Variable SwitchUsing a Multi-Channel Amplifier for Sub-Zone Expansion Zone Line Output ConnectionsC4630 SE Using a High-Power Amplifier in a ZoneIR Connections see Figure When using three or more C4630 SE Controllers, use miniPlug Y-adaptors on the IR Link jack on the Primary C4630 SE To connect to the IR Link jacks of the Secondary C4630 SEsControl Out Terminal Wiring the Control ConnectionsSync Connections Control Input/ Output Sync ConnectionsPaging Connections see Figure RS-232 Terminal Pins Connector SideRS-232 Connection see Figure RS-232C4630 SE Main Keypad see Figure C4630 SE Keypad ControllersC4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads C4630 SE Numeric Keypad see , on Installing an IR Receiver into the KeypadKeypad Location Main Keypad IR Receiver HolsterKeypad Backlighting Jumper Connecting the IR ReceiverC4630 SE Keypad Connections To the KeypadMounting the C4630 SE Keypads External Keypad Power see FigureKeypad Ribbon Cable Insert Tool Changing the Main Keypad Source ButtonsInto Openings C4630 SE Out-Of-The-Box Functions Optional C4630 SE IR Remote ControlALL OFF Switch Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsInstalling the Sonance Control Manager Software Sonance Control Manager SoftwareTo transfer programming to the C4630 SE Transferring System Information to the C4630 SEUpdating the Sonance Control Manager Software and Firmware Upgrading Sonance Control Manager SoftwareUpgrading the C4630 SE Firmware Upgrade Firmware Warning ScreenDevice Screen Creating a New C4630 SE SystemRenaming C4630 SEs in a System with Multiple Units To cor rect for too low or too high a level Feedback , etc Setting Up a ZoneRear-Panel BBE ON/OFF Switches Setting Up SourcesBBE Sound Enhancement Device Screen Figure Programming C4630 SE Keypad MacrosGeneral Macro Programming Notes Fi g u re 4 2 Z o n e 1 P ro g r a m m i n g S c re e n Building MacrosCommand From Library IR Commands Macro Command TypesAdding an IR Command to a Macro Macro Editor Screen FigureDragging Commands into the Macro Window Macro Editor Screen with IR Command Library SelectedProgrammed IR Output Port Selector Modifying the IR Library IR Library ManagerIR Library Manager Edit Tab Editing IR Commands in the User IR LibraryReady to Align Remote and IR Learner Adding Function Names to the Function ListWaveform View Tab Internal CommandsHex View Tab Internal Command Window Time DelayTime Delay Macro Window Status TestRS-232 Macro Editor Window with an RS-232 command string RS-232 Command Outbound Serial ControlRS-232 Macro Window Repeat Steps Stop MacroControlling the C4630 SE via RS-232 Inbound Serial Control Drag Commands Into BracketToggle IR Code C4630 SE Inbound Serial Protocol fixedC4630 SE Inbound Serial Commands C4630 SE Status Queries Inbound Serial Control of C4630 SEs in Multi-Unit SystemsSerial Commands Simulate Button Press Commands in Multi-Unit SystemsPowering K2 Keypads Wiring K2 and K1 Keypad ConnectionsC4630 SE Extra Command Macros Expanded Control FeaturesProgramming a K2 Button to Trigger a C4630 SE Extra Command Triggering C4630 SE Extra Command Macros From the K1 and K2Generating a System Configuration Report Getting System Configuration InformationSystem Configuration Report Showing RS-232 Macro Commands Finding RS-232 Commands in MacrosAudio Performance SpecificationsProblem Solution TroubleshootingAudio Infrared Control Problem Important Freight collect shipments will be refused Technical Assistance and ServiceExclusions and Limitations Limited Warranty Coverage U.S.A. OnlySystem Notes Page 33-4119 07/07
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