Acoustic Research ARRX15G User Manual
Setup Guide
Everything you need to get going with your new
Xsight™ Color remote control:
>> Out of the Box
>> Installing the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup
Wizard
>> Creating Activities
>> Creating Favorites & Proles
>> Troubleshooting
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Out of the Box
Setup Guide
Everything you need to get going wih your new
Xsight Color emote control
>> Out of the Box
>> nstal ing the EZ RC Remote Control Setup
Wizard
>> Creating Acivi ies
>> Creating Favoites & Proles
>> Troubleshooting
Quick Look:
> Unpack
What you’ll be doing by the end of this section:
Controlling your home theater devices
> Install batteries
> Get to know the interactive LCD screen
> Remote setup
> On-remote setup of TVs, A/V components, and other devices
Unpack
The rst step is to make sure you’ve got the following parts in your package:
Batteries
(3 x AA)
USB adapter
This setup
guide
CD-ROM
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Remote
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Install batteries
The next step is to install the Xsight™ Color’s batteries.
Out of the Box
Remove the battery door from the
back of the Xsight™ Color. Press up on
the latch to release the door.
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Insert the batteries (provided in this
package), matching them to the (+)
and (-) marks inside the battery case.
Need help setting up this remote?
Please call our help line toll-free at 1-800-276-0509.
Replace the battery door.
The interactive LCD screen
The top of the Xsight™ Color features a customizable LCD screen that can be
set up using keys on the remote or by connecting the remote to your PC.
To select an item: Press the menu select key next to the
item.
To move to another page or screen: Press the left or right
side of the toggle bar below the screen. Multiple pages will
wrap around—if you scroll right to the last page, scrolling
right again will take you back to the rst page.
The top of the remote also offers Shortcut keys to give you one-touch access
to some of the remote’s advanced functions:
(Home/Back) goes back one screen in the menus. Holding this key
down for two seconds takes the remote to the Home Screen.
(Favorites) accesses the Favorites screen directly.
(Activities) accesses the Activities screen directly.
(Devices) accesses the Devices screen directly.
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Remote Setup
Yo ur language
Francais
English
Deutsch
Italiano
Espanol
Norsk
Your region
North
America
Pacific
Asia
Europe
Mid East
Africa
Latin
America
Your preferred clock
12 Hour
24 Hour
The time now is:
Hour Min
Finish
12:30
PM
Welcome to your
“Xsight Color”! To
scroll between pages,
press the arrow keys
below the screen.
Once you’ve installed the remote’s batteries, you’re ready to start setting it up. The Xsight™ Color has sensors that
wake the LCD screen up automatically (you can also wake it up by pressing a key). The Xsight™ Color has screens
that guide you through the initial setup process.
Out of the Box
Set Language
Select the
language you
want the remote’s
menus to appear
in (probably
English).
Set Region
Select the region
where you live
(North America).
Set Your
Preferred Clock
Select the way
you’d like the
clock on your
remote to appear:
12 hour (like 2:30
PM) or 24 hour
(14:30).
Set Time
Press the menu
select keys for
Hour and Min to
adjust the time
showing on the
screen. Select
Finish when
you’re done.
Tutorial
The next few
screens take you
through a quick
tutorial to get you
familiar with the
LCD screen. Use
the toggle bar to
go through the
screens.
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Screens in the wrong language?
You can change the setting by pressing the
(Home/Back) key to go back one or
more screens in the setup routine.
Make a mistake?
You can change the setting by pressing the (Home/Back) key to go
back one or more screens in the setup routine.
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On-Remote Device Setup
Ready to get set up?
Let’s begin!
Remote PC
Just want to add
devices now? Yo u can
do so from your
remote. For anything
more advanced,
choose PC.
The Xsight™ Color lets you set up your devices in seconds, right on the remote, with a built-in library of codes for
the most popular models of the most common home theater devices: DVD players, plasma and LCD HDTVs, and
much more.
Note: If you quit setup before reaching
on-remote device setup, you can
access device setup through the
Settings menu on the remote. In the
Home screen, choose Settings (it’s
on the second page of the Home
screen—use the toggle bar to access
it). Then select Device Setup and Add
Device, and follow the instructions.
After the tutorial, select “Let’s begin!”
After the remote’s tutorial screens, the remote asks if
you’re ready to get set up. Select Let’s begin!
Note: On-remote device setup
supports the most popular models
of the most popular brands. The EZRC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard
handles everything else! So, if you
don’t see your brands listed in the onremote device setup—or if the remote
isn’t controlling all of your device’s
functions—you can set up your device
using your PC and the EZ-RC™ Remote
Control Setup Wizard. See the sections
that follow for information.
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Select “Remote.”
The remote asks if you want to set up devices on your
remote or using your PC. To use the on-remote setup,
select Remote.
To begin setting up your rst device, select Add Device on
the screen that follows.
What is it?
DVD
Satellite Box
TV
Select Brand
Philips
Sony
Panasonic
Don’t see your device?
Next, w e’ll ma ke sur e
we’ve g ot the right
codes. Turn on your
Sony
and poi nt the remote
towards it.
Begin Test
Try the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard!
On-remote device setup supports the most
popular models of the most popular brands.
The EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard
handles everything else! So, if you don’t see
your device listed in the on-remote device
setup, you can set it up using your PC and the
EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard. See
the sections that follow for information.
Don’t see your brand?
Try the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard!
On-remote device setup supports the most
popular models of the most popular brands.
The EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard
handles everything else! So, if you don’t see
your brand listed in the on-remote device
setup, you can set it up using your PC and the
EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard. See
the sections that follow for information.
Choose the kind of device you want to set up.
Use the toggle bar to go through the pages of devices.
When you see the kind of device you want to set up, select
the on-screen key for that device (TV, DVD, etc.).
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Choose your device’s brand.
Use the toggle bar to go through the pages of brands for
this device. When you see your brand, select its on-screen
ke y.
Test your codes.
Now the remote will take you through steps to test which
of the codes in the remote’s library is the best one to use
with your device. Turn on your device manually, point the
remote toward it, and select Begin Test.
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To go back a screen:
Press the (Home/Back) key to go back one or more screens in the
setup routine.
Can’t nd a code that works
Works! Next
Sony
TV
Testing code
1/12.
Test the Power
button. If it works,
test other keys.
No Ye s
Congratulations!
You’ve successfully
set up your
Sony
TV.
Add another device?
No Yes
Do you want to set
your volume to
control one device
(e.g. your amp or TV)
at all times?
your device (or one that does
everything you want it to do)?
Use the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup
Wizard! The setup wizard lets you enter
your device’s model number to nd
exactly the right code for your device.
If you nd a code that does most of what
you want to do with a device, you can
learn additional keys from your original
remote through the remote’s Settings
menu (see the remote’s user manual for
instructions).
First, test the (Power) button on the remote.
If your device turns off, try several other keys on
your remote to make sure this code gives you all the
functionality you want for this device. For example, if
you’re testing a code for your DVD player, you denitely
want the transport keys to work (play, stop, fast forward,
etc.). So you should test at least these keys for a DVD
player.
If the other keys on the remote work for your device, select
Works! If the other keys don’t work, select Next to try the
next code in the library.
Tips for setting up devices
• Always point the remote directly at the
device you’re trying to control.
• It may take a few seconds for your device
to respond to a command (especially on or
off). Be patient between presses—give your
device a few seconds to respond.
• Some brands of devices do not use a POWER
key to turn the device on or off. Instead they
use separate POWER ON and POWER OFF
keys. Check your devices’ original remotes
to see if any of them have these separate
power keys. If they do, use other keys
(volume, channel, or number keys) to test
codes in this step.
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More devices?
Once you’ve found a code that works for your device, the
remote asks if you want to add another device. Select Yes
to add another device (or select No if you’re done for now).
Set master volume (for devices with audio control)
If you’ve set up an audio receiver, the remote asks you
if you want to set a device as the Master Volume control
once you’ve nished setting up devices on your remote.
You should answer Ye s only if you always change volume
using the same device for all your devices.
How to see what you’ve set up so
far
If you’re not sure what devices you’ve already
added to the remote, press the
shortcut key on the remote at the beginning
of device setup (in the “What is it?” or
“Select brand” screens). Use the toggle bar
to browse through the devices you’ve already
programmed. Then press the
key to go to the Home screen, use the toggle
bar to see the second page, select Settings,
then Device Setup, and nally Add Device to
set up more devices.
(Devices)
(Home/Back)
If you sometimes use other devices to change volume, answer No in this
screen—you’ll have a chance to set up master volume for specic activities (like
when you’re watching a movie) later.
Using the remote
Now you’re ready to start using the Xsight™ Color
with your home entertainment devices.
The home screen of the Xsight™ Color is your
gateway to the remote’s full functionality. The
home screen has the following options:
• Favorites
• Activities
Home
screen
Menu
select
keys
Toggle
bar
Shortcut
keys
• Devices
• Settings (on the second page of the
screen—use the toggle bar below the screen
to access this option)
The menu select keys choose the item from the
on-screen menu.
Hard
keys
The toggle bar lets you move between pages and
menus on the remote screen. Press the left or
right side of the bar to move.
The shortcut keys access the home screen
options directly.
The hard keys on the bottom of the remote work
much like the keys on your original remotes.
Out of the Box
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Installing the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard
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Quick Look:
> System requirements
> Install the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard
What you’ll be doing by the end of this section:
Using the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard to set up
your remote’s advanced features.
> Launch the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard
> Sign in
> Connect your remote
Make sure your PC satises system
requirements
Minimum hardware requirements
• USB 2.0 port
• CD-Rom drive
• Internet connection
Minimum software requirements
• Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (does
not support Windows 2000)
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (does not support
Firefox or Safari)
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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR WINDOWS XP USERS:
You must have Service Pack 3 and .Net 3.5
To nd out which service pack version you have:
1. Right click on My Computer on
your PC desktop.
2. Choose Properties from the dropdown menu.
3. In the General Tab, the Service
Pack is listed under System.
To update to SP3:
1. Insert the CD that came with the remote. The CD goes automatically to
Microsoft update site if you have a working internet connection.
2. At the Microsoft website, click Express to begin the updating process.
The Microsoft site checks your computer (this takes about 5-10 minutes).
3. The Microsoft site will tell you which updates you need to install. Follow
the Microsoft site and installation wizard instructions to download and
install updates.
How long will this take? (depending on connection speed)
If you have SP1: 1 hour to update to SP2; an additional 30 mins for SP3
If you have SP2: 30 mins for SP3
4. Close all internet browser windows and continue with EZ-RC install.
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Install the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard
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Insert the CD-ROM that came with your Xsight™ Color into your PC. The EZ-
RC™ installation program should start automatically after a minute or so.
Follow the CD-ROM’s on-screen instructions to install the EZ-RC™ Remote
Control Setup Wizard.
What if my CD doesn’t start installation automatically?
1. Open the CD and double-click on the icon shown here.
2. If you have Windows XP and need Service Pack 3, see the Important Note for
Windows XP users on the previous page (Vista users do not need this kind of update).
Launch the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard.
Double-click on the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard icon on your PC
desktop.
Note: Proxy servers, like those used in many business networks, may affect the performance of
the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard. For best results, use the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup
Wizard with a direct internet connection (for example, your home connection).
Sign into the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard.
The rst time you access the EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard, you will
need to register so that you can save your remote’s settings. Click Create New
Account.
Once you’ve created your account, you can use your username and password to
sign in.
Need help setting up this remote?
Please call our help line toll-free at 1-800-276-0509.
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Connect your remote when prompted
Use the USB cable that came with your
remote to connect it to a USB port on your
computer.
If you see a progress bar in
the corner of the screen...
It means your
remote’s rmware
is being updated.
Don’t disconnect
the remote! The
Xsight™ Color
is constantly being updated and
improved, to get the latest codes
and provide the most advanced
functionality available.
How do I know if the remote’s connected?
Look for the green arrow icon in your PC’s status bar.
If you see this error message...
You need to change your ActiveX settings in
Internet Explorer for the EZ-RC™ Remote Control
Setup Wizard to work.
To change settings ActiveX settings:
1. Click OK in the “Missing necessary software...”
dialog box.
2. Locate the yellow warning bar just above the AR remote control setup wizard page
(shown below).
3. Click where it says “click here” on the yellow warning bar to change the Active X setting.
4. Click the Connect button again at the bottom of the screen.
Why ActiveX controls are necessary
The EZ-RC™ Remote Control Setup Wizard uses ActiveX controls to give you an
enhanced user interface, with straightforward access to the remote’s advanced
features and seamless integration with the remote itself.
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In the rst setup screen after you’ve connected your remote, check the Upload
and edit a setup from your remote option.
Then conrm that you want to proceed. This tells the EZ-RC™ Remote Control
Setup Wizard that you want to save the settings you created during the onremote setup.
If you’re uploading new device information (like the new devices you set up
in the on-remote setup), the nal screen before the EZ-RC™ Remote Control
Setup Wizard Main Menu asks for the model numbers of these devices.
For the best experience with your Xsight™ Color remote, we recommend
you add this information. This will allow the setup wizard to give you the full
functionality for your exact models.
Need help setting up this remote?
Please call our help line toll-free at 1-800-276-0509.
Important: Disconnect the remote from your PC when you’re nished!
Leaving the Xsight™ Color connected to your PC will drain the remote’s battery.
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Activities
Quick Look:
> Set up the “Hello” activity (all on)
> Set up the “Good Night” activity (all off)
> Set up a “Watch Movie” activity
> Set up a “Watch Satellite/Cable” activity
What you’ll be doing by the end of this section:
Controlling your entire home entertainment system with
one touch.
Set up your rst activities
Activities give you one-touch control over your entire home theater...watch movies, your favorite TV shows, listen to
music, all with the touch of a button. This chapter gets you started. This is how it works:
• a “Hello” activity turns on all your home theater devices automatically when you’re ready to start enjoying them
• customized activities to Watch Movies, Watch Satellite or Cable, Listen to Music, etc. let you switch seamlessly
between your favorite TV shows and DVDs
• when you’re nished enjoying your home theater, a “Good Night” activity turns everything off for you
Setting up the “Hello” activity (all on)
The “Hello” activity is a very important rst step to get the most from activities on your Xsight™ Color. Different devices
require different amounts of time to warm up before they can be used, which can interfere with the functioning of multistep activities like “Watch Movie,” which you’ll set up later in this section. The “Hello” activity makes sure everything is
on and ready for action when you want to use it.
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Add a “Hello” activity.
In the main menu, click Activities and select Add an activity from the
submenu.
Choose Smart Wizard
Then click the Next button to continue.
A screen appears showing you the steps you’ll go through to set up the activity
using the Smart Wizard. Click the Next button at the bottom of the screen to
continue.
Why Smart Wizard?
There are two ways to set up Activities: the Smart Wizard and the Advanced Wizard. The Smart
Wizard is much easier for simple activities, like turning everything on or off. The Advanced
Wizard is better for more complicated tasks.
Choose the activity you want to set up (Hello)
The next screen shows you a list of activities you can set up. Choose Hello.
Click the Next button at the bottom of the screen to continue.
Name the activity
The next screen lets you customize the name of this activity. Type in a new
name for this activity or leave it as “Hello”. Then click the Next button at the
bottom of the screen to continue.
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Act v t es
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