Installation guide

Programming Crestron Controllers for a Kaleidescape System
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o Used with instances of the Kaleidescape App for iPad configured
with a controller zone name to receive volume commands and send
volume feedback.
Kaleidescape modules are designed to provide the flexibility required for many
types of installations. System control can be as simple as using a single RS-232
port to control a single movie zone, or as complicated as a large system using
multiple TCP/IP clients with complex signal routing to control several movie and
music zones.
Touch panel controls are an integral part of the Kaleidescape experience.
Kaleidescape touch panel control templates can be incorporated into Crestron
projects without major modifications. These templates are complex and any
modification can remove important functions or introduce bugs.
The following Kaleidescape templates are available for touch panels:
 OSD Video
 OSD No Video
 SATP
Touch Panels and Keypads
Touch panels
Kaleidescape modules use the full screen on a touch panel and incorporate a large
video window to provide complete consistency even when a separate video display
is unavailable. Only the buttons required for a particular feature are displayed. For
example, the keyboard is displayed only when alphanumeric input is required.
After text entry is complete, the keyboard vanishes. Pop-up windows are used
sparingly to simplify the user experience and to manage secondary and tertiary
controls. The upper right corner of the layout is intentionally left open so a
programmer can add buttons to tie into other whole-house sources and controls.
Touch panel variations
Kaleidescape offers three types of touch panel controls.
 OSD control WITH a video window
 OSD control WITHOUT a video window
 Standalone touch panel (SATP)
OSD with a video window provides the richest user experience and is the
Kaleidescape preferred implementation. When choosing which variation to use for
a particular installation, consider whether or not a video display is present, what
the technical capabilities of the touch panel are, and whether a movie or music
zone is to be controlled. Most installations need to implement several touch panel
variations to provide quality control in every zone.