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Polk Audio XRt12 CI Guide 

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1/19/05 

Revision 3.0 

1)

 

Follow the Learning Remote’s instructions for alignment of the two remote 
control IRs. 

2)

 

Following the learning remote’s instruction for teaching the learning remote 
the XRt12 remotes codes.  Usually this consists of:  

a)

 

Pressing “Learn” key on learning remote 

b)

 

Press key to be taught the new code 

c)

 

Press the desired feature key on XRt12 remote 

d)

 

If confirm process  is requested – go to step 3 

3)

 

When a confirm key press is requested – point the XRt12 remote away from 
the learning remote and press the desired feature key ONCE. Then, return the 
XRt12 remote back to the proper positioning for the learning remote and 
continue the confirmation process. 

This process basically lets the learning remote learn one code and ignores the 
toggle bit.  An update (version 35 or later) to the firmware will allow remotes that 
can not learn the toggle bit to work with the tuner.   
 

Learning remotes compatible with RC5x codes: 

The following learning remotes have been tested and determined to work with the 
XRt12: 
 

Manufacture Product 

Polk XRt12 

Firmware Version 

Comments 

Philips Pronto 

TSU3000 

Ver. 34 or 35  (see 
comments) 

Preprogrammed codes are located on our 
website ( www.polkaudio.com) 

Philips Pronto 

TSU3000 

Ver. 35 

Does not detect RC5x codes so codes 
must be taught by per above. 

Home Theater 
Master 

MX350 

 

Ver. 35 

IR learning works with version 35, but 
not 34 

Home Theater 
Master 

MX3000 

Ver. 34 or 35 

works with Delphi SkyFi codes included 
in software (both ver 34 and 35) 

Harmony 

676 

Ver. 34 or 35 

online database has working codes for 
both 34 and 35; does learn RC5x codes 

Harmony 

688 

Ver. 34 or 35 

online database has working codes for 
both 34 and 35; does learn RC5x codes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
As codes become available we will post them on our website for your reference and 
use.  www.polkaudio.com 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for XRt12

Page 1: ... 2 3 II IR Codes Remote Control 4 5 III 12 Volt Trigger 6 IV RS 232 Programming Codes 7 9 V Firmware updates 10 This guide is provided as an aid to custom installation and home automation professionals who are integrating the Polk Audio XM Reference Tuner into an automated entertainment system No other use of the information provided in this document is authorized ...

Page 2: ...p find a wall location that ensures a strong signal It is recommended that you use an extension cord to temporarily locate your High Gain Home Antenna outdoors while optimizing the antenna location with the Antenna Aiming screen 2 Attach four screws to the wall using the Screw Locator Pattern in Figure 3 Use screws with head sizes small enough to fit in the center of each of the four holes but lar...

Page 3: ...t and has a built in signal amplifier to match the input gain with the XRt12 XM Reference Tuner C Prewire installation Prewire installation can be accomplished by using the 50 foot extension cable Terk XM EXT50 to route from the XRt12 Tuner location to the desired antenna location The Antenna that comes with your XRt12 tuner has 20 feet of cable and up to two extension cables can be used for a tot...

Page 4: ... 13 4 27 04 00 14 5 27 05 00 15 6 27 06 00 16 7 27 07 00 17 8 27 08 00 18 9 27 09 00 19 Display 27 58 00 20 0 27 00 00 21 Menu 27 53 00 Remote Controls The IR codes for the XRt12 are RC5x which includes a toggle bit as part of the code As a result a single press of a key will send out a toggle bit of 0 the IR code the second press of the same button will send out a toggle bit of 1 the IR code The ...

Page 5: ...version 35 or later to the firmware will allow remotes that can not learn the toggle bit to work with the tuner Learning remotes compatible with RC5x codes The following learning remotes have been tested and determined to work with the XRt12 Manufacture Product Polk XRt12 Firmware Version Comments Philips Pronto TSU3000 Ver 34 or 35 see comments Preprogrammed codes are located on our website www p...

Page 6: ...ithout the need to press the POWER button To disable the 12V Trigger Input feature simply do not connect anything to the 12V Trigger Input jack on the rear panel of the XM Reference Tuner To enable this feature connect a 1 8 mono plug cable tip barrel from your preamp or receiver s 12V Trigger Output to your XM Reference Tuner s 12V Trigger Input jack on the rear panel So long as the XM Tuner stay...

Page 7: ...ideo output is available over the RS 232 port This document defines the ASCII commands which are used to control the Polk Audio XRt12 Settings The communication parameters for communicating with the Polk Audio XM Reference Tuner XRt12 are Parameter Setting Bits per Second 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bit 1 Flow Control None Cable and connector Pin Out DB9 female to female 1 1 cable Pin 1 Floa...

Page 8: ...GetAntennaStrength Retrieves the signal quality Yes see example Mute Mutes the audio output None Unmute Reactivates the audio output None ChangeDisplay Changes the display mode between full artist and song information channel only information and scrolling artist and song information None Jump Switches between current channel and previous channel None Menu Activates the settings menu None Category...

Page 9: ... Bluesville 16 characters return command Current Category Name is Jazz Blues 16 characters return command GetHardwareId return command The RADIO ID is XYZPDQ11 8 characters return command GetAntennaStrength return command Current Signal Quality is Good Signal This response represents 3 antenna bars Marginal Signal This response represents 2 antenna bars Weak Signal This response represents 1 anten...

Page 10: ...ith a DB9 COM port A DB9 female to female 1 1 cable The Polk Audio XRt12 XM Reference Tuner Remote Control Software You need to download the free software AVR Studio 4 10 build 356 or later from the ATMEL website http www atmel com dyn products tools_card asp family_id 607 family_ name AVR 8 2DBit RISC tool_id 2725 the Polk Audio system files For complete instructions on the upgrade process please...

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