Integration Note. Any feature not specifically noted as supported should be assumed to be unsupported.

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1 Integration Note Manufacturer: Model Number(s): Apple 4 th Generation Apple TV g! Core Module Version: Driver Developer: Core Programming Limited Document Revision Date: 28 th Dec 2016 Overview & Supported Features This driver allows a g! system to communicate with an Apple TV via Ethernet. THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY THIS DRIVER: Navigation & Transport control: This driver supports the following commands: Cursor Up, Down, Left & Right (inc press to scroll) Select & Cancel Rewind & Fast Forward Play/Pause Toggle Home and Menu Stop Any feature not specifically noted as supported should be assumed to be unsupported. 1

2 CONNECTION DIAGRAM: ETHERNET CONTROL Refer to the Bill of Materials and Wiring Diagram that follow. (2) Switch / Router (1) Network Cable (4) Apple TV (3) g! System Controller BILL OF MATERIALS # Device Manufacturer Part Number Protocol Connector Type 1 Apple TV Apple Apple TV Ethernet RJ-45 Female 2 g! Controller ELAN Various (e.g. SC2) Ethernet RJ-45 Female 3 Network Switch Various Various Ethernet RJ-45 Female 4 Network Cable Various Various Ethernet RJ-45 Male 2

3 APPLE TV SETUP Recommended Action: Static IP We recommend you assign a static IP to your Apple TV for all interfaces it supports (Wired and Wifi). 3

4 g! CONFIGURATION The installation process will involve loading a Generic Media Source driver from a downloaded file. Note: No communication device is needed for this IP driver. INSTALLATION PROCESS It is recommended that you follow the below installation process to ensure you are running the latest version of the driver. 1. Download the latest version of the driver from the ELAN dealer support site or get it from your order confirmation . If the file is zipped, then extract it to a known location. 2. Under the Media tab in configurator, right click sources and select Add New Generic Media Source. 3. On the next window use the Search Folder button to point Configurator to the location you saved the driver. 4. Select the driver and click OK. 5. The driver activation is covered in the next section. 4

5 6. The current API does not allow the driver to look up the IP address of the ELAN controller, this is essential for the correct operation of the Apple TV driver. If this feature becomes available, we will add it in a later update. Please ensure that you have your ELAN controller set to a static IP address and enter it in the driver. 7. The device IP and Port are greyed out as these are autodetected by the driver during pairing. DRIVER PAIRING: 1. Setup the Apple TV with a static IP address and ensure it is running the latest firmware. 2. Go to the pairing menu on the Apple TV: ATV4 is settings > remotes & devices > remote app 3. In the configuration page of the driver click Start Pairing. 4. On the Apple TV you should see ELAN g! xx xx, xx xx being the last four digits of your controller MAC address. 5. Select and click this line, you will be prompted for a passcode, enter 3526 and confirm. 6. At this point the driver will update the IP address for the Apple TV and the Apple TV will show a paired remote called Core Programming: xx xx. NB. If you need to change the IP address of the Apple TV you will need to remove the driver and pair it again. 5

6 DRIVER LICENSE This driver requires a license key to function. Pricing and license keys can be obtained by visiting The controller MAC address is needed to generate a license key. INSTALLATION: The license key is entered on the main properties page of the driver. Once you enter the product license key as shown above click Apply to save it and then within 20 seconds the driver will process the key. After 20 seconds the driver will update the Activation Key window with the status of the license key. To see this update, you must refresh the screen by selecting another tab or device and then going back to this driver. You will either see, as above, that the driver is activated correctly or, as below, the driver is not activated. Please check the status of the driver activation before logging a support ticket. 6

7 g! CONFIGURATION DETAILS The following table provides settings used in Configurator Please refer to the Configurator Reference Guide for more details. In the table below: o <Select from list> Select the appropriate item from drop down. o <User Defined>, etc. Type in the desired name for the item. o <Auto Detect>, etc. The system will auto detect this variable. Devices Variable Name Settings (Ethernet) Generic Media Source Name <User Defined> (Default <Auto Detect>) System # Driver Version Driver Vendor Device Type Activation Key ELAN IP Address IP Address Port <Auto Detect> <Auto Detect> Core Programming Limited Apple TV <User Defined> (Enter key supplied by Intrinsic Dev) <User Defined> (Enter static IP of ELAN g! Controller) <Auto Detect> <Auto Detect> 7

8 COMMON MISTAKES 1. Not entering the correct IP for the ELAN controller and setting it as static. 2. Not having the latest firmware installed, this driver REQUIRES at least ELAN FW No communication device is needed. ELAN DEVELOPER PARTNER INFORMATION This ELAN driver was written and supported by: 8