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Rev 0 – May 2012
Compass Control
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Compass Control
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represents the first fully integrated major
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devices – iPad
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, iPhone
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- Page 1 , led by digital video pioneer Mike Tsinberg, develops and manufactures high quality, cutting-edge technology solutions for virtually all applications where high quality video imaging and control are important. Key Digital is at the forefront of the video ® Compass Control ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
9. Open the Sample Template Project in Compass Navigator ......The KD-MC2500 Master Controller works as the control hub for the Compass Control ®... -
Page 3: Compass Control
Audio routing as well as Control routing. In all applications where multiple Lights when Relay is active » A/V sources and displays are being used, adding a Key Digital ® Matrix Switcher to the system not only provides the A/V switching and routing, but also increases the control options. The... - Page 4 ® System requires the use of the PC Editor called Compass Navigator. This Key Digital exclusive program allows both a simple step-by-step operation to quickly get through the basic programming process, plus many more advanced programming capabilities using included tools to create unique and powerful custom control interfaces. Easily program for A/V distribution using the Key Digital ®...
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Page 5: Getting
Compass Control ® a. Go to www.keydigital.com/TestDriveCompassControl.html i. View the Compass Control Test Drive video to see a short introduction of the Compass » Navigator™ Software b. Register with Key Digital i. - Page 6 Enter your User ID and Password to access the Key Digital Dealer/Reseller portal » 2. Select Compass Navigator Download. See figure 1.5 » ii. Press the “Control System Online Training” button to enter the Compass Control Online » 3. Enter your User ID and Password to begin download »...
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Page 7: Download The Software Package
® Software Suite from the Key Digital website. administrative privileges, go to the C: drive, right click the Compass Control icon and select When it installs, a Key Digital folder is created in the Programs tree, and there properties. Then, select the compatibility tab and select “Run as an administrator” . You will now are five programs placed in this folder;... -
Page 8: Download The App
Search feature. It is listed as Compass Control. Then download it into the controller. Once it is Dealer Only Registration Portal. Then, all iOS 5 devices must be registered and authorized. This installed, launch the App and select the Registration tab. - Page 9 Key Digital Compass Control Software Registration Card & the iPad Device ID ® Registering an iOS 5 device. Begin at http://www.keydigital.com/compass/ There are two numbers that must be connected electronically in order to allow the iOS 5 device to receive the file. The first is the Registration License that can be found on the Registration Card.
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Page 10: Install The Kd-Mc2500 Master Controller
6. Install the KD-MC2500 Master Controller Connect the KD-MC2500 to the system components and Matrix Switcher. Connect RS-232 Control Cables A/V Component Display Contents of KD-MC2500 Package 3.5mm to DB9 RS-232 Cable Wire Relay-Controlled Devices KD-MC2500 Power Supply USB Type A to Mini B 3-Pin Terminal Block 6V5A Cable x1... -
Page 11: Set-Up The Kd-Mc2500; The Device Manager
7. Set-up the KD-MC2500; The Device Manager The KD-MC2500 is configured using the KD-MC2500 Device Manager. This Route RS-232 through Matrix Switcher sub-program, included with the Compass Software Suite, allows the KD-MC2500 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable to be set up. This includes assigning a static IP Address, updating the internal firmware, setting the RS-232 protocol parameters for the Main RS-232 output, and configuring the I/O ports. -
Page 12: Run The Compass Navigator
™ Use the Compass Navigator ™ Software to create a simple test project and upload it into the iPad. Section 2 in the Compass Control ® System Programming Manual details the process of generating a file using the step-by-step programming process. -
Page 13: Open The Sample Template Project In Compass Navigator
Modify Device ID in the Properties Window. Refer to Section 5, “Register the Apple » iOS5 device” for information on your Device ID. The entire Programming process is detailed in the Compass Navigator » Programming Manual available on the Key Digital website. -
Page 14: Upload The Sample Project To The Server
Once entered, the file will begin uploading. Do not navigate away during this process. Once the upload Update Project Button on iPad is done, a completion window pops up. The file has now been successfully uploaded to the server. Back-up Project to Key Digital server... -
Page 15: The Compass Control
An overview of the three Databases follows here. A deeper discussion of their functionality is found in Section 3 of the Compass Control ®... - Page 16 Damage to the power supply or power plug » Exposure to rain or moisture » » you MUST use the Power Supply provided with your unit or you VOID the Key Digital Warranty and risk damage to your unit and associated equipment. ®...
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Page 17: How To Contact Key Digital
Phone: 914-667-9700 ½ E-mail: tech@keydigital.com ½ Repairs and Warranty Service Should your product require warranty service or repair, please obtain a Key Digital ® Return Material Authorization (RMA) number by contacting us at: Phone: 914-667-9700 ½... - Page 18 Installation Notes Installation Notes...
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