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How to program CommBox Micro
Because the CommBox Micro lacks the full-size unit’s inbuilt audio and video
facilities, any references to these in existing programs, templates and macros have to
be changed. Fortunately, this is quite easy because you can use the Resource Usage
dialog to find all the places where you need to make changes.
Of course, your application may not need any audio controls, in which case there’s
nothing to do! There’s no reason why unused items can’t be left in place – they just
won’t do anything.
But it’s quite likely that you will be using a remote-controllable audio system of some
type. This is probably going to be an infra-red controllable “Hi-Fi”-type item such as
an AV receiver or modular Music System. These units often have video switchers in
addition to the normal audio input selections and volume control.
Another possibility might be to use the audio functions of a projector or TV monitor.
In any case, TC’s normally inbuilt audio functions will need to be replaced by “Send
Serial Code” commands that will activate the appropriate functions.
Here’s how I’d suggest you go about it:
1.Choose and Load a Codeset
You will need to use a codeset to suit the equipment you are using and one that
already has the Input select and Volume Up/Down commands. If there is nothing
suitable in the library you may have to sample your unit’s remote control.
2.Change the Volume Control in the Function List
Change the Audio Control Add and Audio Control Subtract items to Send Serial
Code statements.
3.Change the Input Select macro
I suggest you add the necessary Send Serial Code commands and leave the existing
Audio Switch, Video Switch and AV Switch commands in place. This is because
other things, such as the Control macro, may rely on them.
That’s all there is to it!
