Crestron Electronics LX3 Handheld Remote User Manual New QS Tmplt 11X17 B

Crestron Electronics Inc Handheld Remote New QS Tmplt 11X17 B

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1quickstart guide PLX3PLX3Prodigy® Handheld RemoteQUICKSTART DOC. 7132 (2027729) 10.10www.crestron.com/prodigy888.273.7876 201.767.3400©2010 Specifications subject to change without notice.All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.The Prodigy® PLX3 is a versatile yet cost effective home theater remote control. This state of the art handheld two-way controller includes a 2” active matrix display capable of displaying stunning graphics and dynamic text with true feedback.The ergonomic layout of pushbuttons provides intuitive, tactile control for hands and fingers of all sizes. Its compact size and design offer easy one handed operation, while its 802.15.4 wireless technology affords reliable communications over everything from home theater to whole house automation as part of a complete Prodigy system.Introduction1Install the Batteries3Configure the Touchpanel4The following diagram illustrates a PLX3 in a system with other Prodigy devices.Application2Install the four (4) AA alkaline batteries as shown in the diagram located inside the battery compartment.NOTE: Do not use rechargeable batteries.The setup screen is the starting point for configuring the PLX3. When power is applied for the first time, the screen shown below appears.NOTE: During regular operation of the remote, to activate the setup functions, press MEDIA, LIGHTS, GUIDE, and MENU in sequence twice within a five second period.Touch the screen to display the PLX3 setup screen, as shown in the illustration below. The setup screen enables basic configuration procedures prior to regular operation of the remote.USB Port LocationNOTE: The USB port for loading projects and upgrading firmware, is located behind the battery compart-ment cover on the rear of the unit.For Regulatory Compliance information, refer to the latest version of Doc. 7133.
2quickstart guide PLX3PLX3QUICKSTART DOC. 7132 (2027729) 10.10Prodigy® Handheld Remotewww.crestron.com/prodigy888.273.7876 201.767.3400©2010 Specifications subject to change without notice.All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Use the Prodigy Composer software (available for download from www.crestron.com/prodigycomposer) to configure your Prodigy system. A Prodigy Network Setup Wizard is included with Prodigy Composer. Before a PLX3 can be used, it must first be acquired by a PMC2 that is connected to a Prodigy system. To acquire the PLX3, perform the following when prompted by the Prodigy Network Setup Wizard.1. Put the PMC2 in Acquire mode by pressing its ACQUIRE button (or follow the prompts in the Network Setup Wizard to do this automatically).2. Put the PLX3 in Acquire mode by doing the following: a. On the main setup screen shown on page 1, turn the Nav Wheel to highlight RF Setup and press the select button to go to the “RF Setup” screen, shown in illustration below. b. Turn the Nav Wheel to highlight Acquire Gateway and press the select button. c. The “Confirm Acquire” screen, shown in illustration below, will be displayed. Turn the Nav Wheel to highlight YES, Acquire New Gateway and press the select button to begin the process. d. The “RF Gateway Acquisition In Progress” screen, shown in illustration below, will be displayed.5Acquire the PLX3 7The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative.Problem SolvingFurther InquiriesIf you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing this guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876].You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/onlinehelp) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.Future UpdatesAs Crestron improves functions, adds new features and extends the capabilities of the PLX3, additional information may be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision.Check the Crestron website periodically for manual update availability and its relevance. Updates are identified as an “Addendum” in the Download column.Troubleshooting6Load the ProjectUse the Prodigy Composer software (available for download from www.crestron.com/prodigycomposer) to configure your Prodigy system.Refer to the help file for instructions on loading the project.3. When the acquire is complete, the “RF Setup” screen will show the gateway’s EUID, the channel number and RF ID, as shown in illustration below. Take the PMC2 out of the Acquire mode by pressing its ACQUIRE button (or follow the prompts in the Network Setup Wizard to do this automatically).“RF Setup” Screen “Confirm Acquire” Screen“RF Gateway Acquisition In Progress” Screen“RF Setup” Screen (After Acquire)12433412TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIONPLX3 does not function.Battery is discharged. Replace the batteries.PLX3 is off or in standby mode or has no power.Verify the PLX3 has power and is on.PLX3 shows unexpected or intermittent feedback and/or does not control any devices.PLX3 is out of range or has poor access to PMC2.Move back within range of the PMC2 or other Prodigy wireless network devices.PLX3 RF ID does not match ID in the program.Change the RF ID or rerun the Network Setup Wizard.For Regulatory Compliance information, refer to the latest version of Doc. 7133.

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