Setup and Configuration
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Tango Series Audio Controllers
Setup and Configuration
Overview
Configuration and IR Capture take place on the front panel of the Tango Controller. Setting such as
Favorites, Grouping, Bass, and Treble, Balance, SRS, Alarm, and Lockout functions are programmed
from within any zone using the zones interface. (i.e. Keypad).
We suggest you read this section carefully in its entirety before starting to program the Tango Controller.
This will allow you to obtain a general understanding of what you will see and what to expect when you
go through the programming exercise. Programming only becomes a complicated procedure when you
are trying to solve all operating issues at the same time.
Careful planning, documentation and experimentation on your part with the sources prior to taking the
programming on will allow you to experience an easy and painless installation.
Source Documentation
Make certain you have all the documentation for each source component. You may need to reference this
material to learn the operation of the equipment. The key to successful programming is to understand
how each of the source components operates. By determining how you would like the components to
function as part of the home audio system, you will spend less time on the programming phase of the
installation.
Key-By-Key Programming
The Tango Controller learns the specific codes for each function, one-at-a time, by recognizing the IR
signal generated by the Source Remote Control.
You do not have to program every Function. Keypad programs will be simple, functional and intuitive.
From a clients perspective, sometimes less is more.
Programming Worksheets
Before getting started, please outline how the system is intended to operate. This outline will assist you
in setting up the remote training session as well as the Favorite, Grouping and alarm functions. You will
find this worksheet will not only help you plan in advance how the Keypad Buttons will perform each
function, but they will also assist in the event that IR codes, Favorites or Groupings need to be re-learned
or changed. This will reduce the time needed to program/reprogram the Controller and keypads. It will
also be your guide should any of the audio devices need to be changed out or upgraded in the future. You
will know what the original devices configuration looked like so the keypads can be labeled in the same
configuration. Consistency during Keypad programming and clear documentation will reduce frustration
and shorten the operational learning curve for your client.
Tip: You should take some time to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the audio
devices remote control to better understand the operating characteristics of the device and
which functions you wish to program into the Tango Controller. If you can operate and
manage the audio device as a standalone unit, it will aid you in determining which functions
you want to program into the Controller.
Technique Tip: Programming is an interactive exercise between you, the Tango Controller
and the audio sources remote control, which may vary from unit to unit. You will learn the
techniques to best train the Tango Controller through some trial and error and observation.
New equipment is rarely shipped with batteries installed in the remote. Be sure you’re
sources remote is functioning properly before continuing to program the Tango
Controller.
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