Configuring serial device types – Pointmaker CPN-5000 User Manual
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Preparing the CPN-5000 for Use
Section Three:CPN-5000 Menu System
Configuring Serial Device Types
Initialization of Device Types
Serial ports are “initialized” when the CPN-5000 is powered on. During this
process, the CPN-5000 attempts to determine what device type(controller/
marker) is connected to each port. This procedure can be lengthy since the
CPN-5000 accommodates a wide range of devices, and in its default detection
mode(autodetect), it will run through the entire list of possibilities for each port.
Using the settings available in the Serial Ports menu, it is possible for you to limit
the initialization process for a designated port so that the CPN-5000 looks for
only the device type you specify. This speeds up the initialization process consider-
ably.
Integrating the CPN-5000 with Other Systems
Since only controller/marker device types are able to be recognized during the
initialization process, all other devices must be set up manually. The CPN-5000
allows you to manually adjust communication settings for either of its ports (see
Setting Comm Port Parameters, on page 57). This allows the CPN-5000 to be
integrated with:
1) an A/V system as a remote control command station where it can both
control A/V devices and mark over any images presented;
2) a remote control system which can send commands to the CPN-5000,
controlling its various functions, like AMX/Crestron.
Tandberg Codec
The CPN-5000 supports the Tandberg Codec through either of the serial ports.
Connect the two units using a straight-through serial cable, making note of which
serial port you use. When you get to the instructions for selecting the device type,
choose either “Codec” or “Tandberg Codec”.
Designating a Serial Device Type
1. Activate the menu system
(see Activating the Menu, on page 27).
The Main Menu appears (see Figure 3-1: Main Menu, on page 28).
2. Select DEVICES.
The Devices menu appears (see Figure 3-19: Devices menu, on page 49).