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input every time. If the anchor is not 100% reliable, you will have to resort to using the
“Input Manager” method.
Input Manager – For Components with only a Single “Input Toggle” Command
This is the least desirable type of preamp, television monitor, or projector to automate.
Using the “Input Manager” method, the system will be able to keep track of what input the
component is in at all times, even through repeated power failures and system power ups.
Whenever the end-user selects a new Master Key, the IntelliControl will calculate the
required number of “Input Toggle” commands necessary to change the device from
whatever input it is currently on, to the appropriate input required to enable the customer to
enjoy the newly selected source.
Testing the “Input Manager” Method
The “Input Manager” is NOT RELIABLE unless the end user cannot use the component’s
original remote control, or access the “Input Toggle” key on the front panel of the
component (if it has one). If you cannot block access to the front panel, or the customer
has identical branded televisions with remotes throughout the house, the likelihood of sync
problems created by the end user is extremely high. In such an installation, the “Input
Manager” method should not be used, and a Master Key should be labeled “TV Input” so
that the end-user can manually change the inputs.
Determine the “Defaults”
In order to determine the “Defaults”, the way the component functions under the following
circumstances must me noted in IntelliFile II. By simulating a power failure on at least two
of the inputs, does the TV remember the last input selected? Or does it go to a particular
input when the unit regains power? Now, do the same test, but turn the component “On”
and “Off” normally. Does the TV remember the last input selected? Or does it go to a
particular input every time?
3G. Master Keys: Part 4 – Intelligent System Turn Off
When the “System Off” key is pressed, the IntelliControl takes a “Snapshot” to determine
which components need to be turned “Off”. The system then issues only the necessary
commands to power down the components which were “On” when the “Snapshot was
taken. The following “Events” occur after the “Sync Snapshot” is taken:
Event 1 - “System Off” Initial Sequence
An “Initial Sequence” of up to 26 steps may be issued to reconfigure any devices to their
default positions before the system is powered down.
Note: The IR commands used to power off all of the components in the system are
automatically issued from the “Preamp”, “TV”, and “Component” power memory
addresses on their respective Tabs as programmed via IntelliFile II.