Operating instructions

25THE OUTLAW’S GUIDE TO THE SMS-1
For anyone who is interested, here are the settings that we used to gener-
ate the nal curve:
EQ L (dB) F (Hz) Q
1 -4.5 31 5.6
2 -0.5 38 5.6
3 -3.0 45 6.5
4 6.0 52 3.2
5 2.0 57 4.5
6 -11.0 64 6.6
7 -1.0 74 10.2
8 6.0 78 5.0
Our example system is now adjusted and ready to use. We are ready to
pack up our microphone, set aside our SMS-1’s remote, and toss in some
favorite discs. Have fun doing the same with your system!
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
“
Before you ask, the cat did
not write this one. Someone suggested
it might have been the goldfish dictat-
ing to the cat, but then we realized the
goldfish didn’t have vocal cords.
”
You are probably asking what more we could possibly do with this little
bitty box. The answer? A few additional things, of course – that’s where
this section’s name comes from. There are RS-232 commands that could
be handy if you want to tie the SMS-1 into your computerized automation
system, a few “secret” remote codes, and a couple other tricks we’ve been
holding back.
RESTORING DEFAULTS
Did you make a bunch of menu setting changes that you aren’t happy
with? Want to start over again with a clean slate? It is possible to easily
reset the SMS-1 to the factory defaults. To do this, simply press the but
-
tons “8-9-0” into the remote. This will restore the defaults and reset the
SMS-1.
RS232 COMMANDS
In many cases, an SMS-1 that gets connected to a home theater automa-
tion system such as a Crestron system will also be set up by a professional
installer. In some cases, however, an Outlaw consumer will want to tie
the SMS-1 into a home-built automation system. Those folks will need to
know what the RS-232 commands are so they can build their computer
interface. Look no further, because here they are.
In order to use the RS-232 port for control of the SMS-1, you will need to
keep a few things in mind. First, the communication settings you will
need for your com port are 9600 baud rate, 7 data bits, no parity, and 1
stop bit. Second, the serial cable required is a standard female to male
serial cable. Pins 2, 3, and 5 are used. Pin 2 is used to transmit at the
input port or receive at the output port. Pin 3 is used to receive at the
input port and transmit at the output port. Pin 5 is a ground port. The
commands are described below. They are case sensitive and must be
capitalized.