Authinx IR26A Users manual
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Owner’s Manual
Model IR26A
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Remember to exercise good common sense
when using the Home Automation features of
your remote - especially when scheduling
unattended devices. There can be some
unexpected consequences if not used with
care. For example, an empty coffee pot can
be remotely turned on. If that should happen,
your coffee pot could be damaged from
overheating. If an electric heater is turned on
by remote control while clothing is draped
over it, a fire could result.
DO NOT USE the remote for the control of
high power heating appliances such as
portable heaters.
Caution:
not disassemble any part of the Home
Automation System’s plug-in Modules or
Controllers. No user serviceable parts are inside.
If you spill liquid on a unit, disconnect the unit
from the AC outlet to prevent possible fire or
shock hazard and consult authorized service
personnel. Powerline operated equipment or
accessories connected to any of these units
should bear the UL listing or CSA certification
mark and should not have been modified in any
way that might defeat their safety features.
Warning:
not expose any part of the Home Automation
System to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
To prevent electric shock hazard, do
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FCC Cautions
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE
FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MA Y CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used proper ly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions, it
may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply
with the limits for remote control devices in accordance
with the specifications in Sub-Parts B and C of Part 15
of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by unplugging the equipment, try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV experiencing
the interference.
• Relocate the interface with respect to the radio/TV.
• Move the interface away from the radio/TV.
• Plug the interface into an outlet on a different
electrical circuit from the radio/TV experiencing the
interference.
• If necessary, consult your local Dealer for additional
suggestions.
NOTE: Modifications to any of the components in this
kit will void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................. 5
Transceiver Module................................................. 6
Lamp Module .......................................................... 6
Learning Remote ..................................................... 7
Hard Key Functions................................................. 8
Setup ...................................................................... 10
Battery Installation............................................ 10
Battery Saver..................................................... 10
Permanent Memory........................................... 10
Using the Wizard ................................................... 11
Setting Up Your Devices ....................................... 12
Setting Up Your Favorites ..................................... 14
Using The Remote ................................................. 17
QuickPower ...................................................... 18
Sleep.................................................................. 19
Learning................................................................. 20
Tips On Learning .............................................. 20
Learning Main Keys ......................................... 22
Learning Macros - Main Keys .......................... 23
Learning Side Keys........................................... 25
Learning Macros - Side Keys ........................... 28
Setting Up More .................................................... 31
Setting Up More Devices.................................. 31
Setting Up More Favorites................................ 32
Adding/Editing Favorites.................................. 33
Reordering Favorites......................................... 34
Deleting Favorites............................................. 35
Renaming Favorite Groups............................... 36
Clearing Settings............................................... 37
Advanced Settings ................................................. 38
Display Options ................................................ 38
Device Codes .................................................... 38
Combo Devices................................................. 39
Punchthrough .................................................... 39
KidSafe ............................................................. 41
X10 Home Control ................................................ 42
Troubleshooting..................................................... 42
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this IR26A
Universal Remote Control. Universal Remotes let
you replace a broken or lost remote or combine more
than one remote into one. But this remote is really
unique, having a high quality color screen, like the
kind you see on cell phones. This screen depicts
colored icons that you easily set up to represent your
favorite channels. You can then easily select any
channel you want by simply pressing the key next to
the icon that represents that channel.
This remote control operates the common features of
most but not all models and brands of Infrared (IR)
Controlled devices. This remote may provide
functions that are not available on your device.
Some functions of your particular device (e.g., menu
functions) may not be controlled by this remote. In
such cases, you can learn the commands from your
original remote. Please use this manual to become
familiar with your Universal Remote. After you are
familiar with this owner’s manual, the first thing you
need to do is to install batteries and setup your
remote following the on-screen instructions.
Thank you for buying this remote and we hope it
will give you many years of service.
All trademarks or registered trademarks used in this product are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Transceiver Module
The Transceiver Module (sold separately) receives radio
frequency (RF) commands from the Learning Remote to
operate a lamp or appliance plugged into it. The Transceiver
Module also passes on commands over your house wiring to
control other X10 modules (also sold separately). Note that
unlike the Lamp Module you cannot dim and brighten a lamp
connected to the Transceiver Module.
You should locate the Transceiver Module centrally in the
home for maximum range when controlled by the Learning
Remote.
1. Set the House Code to ‘A.’
2. Plug a lamp or appliance into the
Transceiver Module.
3. Plug the Transceiver Module into a
convenient AC outlet. Fully extend the
antenna.
Lamp Module
The Lamp Module (sold separately) may be used to control any
incandescent lamp rated up to 300W. It is not suitable for other
types of lamp such as fluorescent or energy saving lamps, or
lamps which include a dimmer control.
Caution: Do not connect an appliance such as a coffee pot or
heater to the Lamp Module. It may damage the module and the
appliance and could cause a fire hazard.
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1. Set the House Code to ‘A’ and the
Unit Code to ‘2.’
2. Plug a lamp into the Lamp Module.
3. Plug the Lamp Module into a conve-
nient AC outlet.
Learning Remote
The Learning Remote lets you control practically
everything electrical in your home. It has IR technology that lets you control your TV, VCR, Cable and
CD or DVD player; and X10 RF technology, which
lets you control lamps and appliances anywhere in
your home.
To find out more about how to configure the Learning Remote to work with your audio/video equipment, see the section titled “Setting Up your Remote.”
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Hard Key Functions
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Note: Blue text on the remote corresponds to DVD functions,
green text are Tivo functions, and red text is for audio
functions.
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Hard Ke y Functions, cont.
1. HIS/HERS - Quick access keys for favorites stored under His/Hers
groups.
2. SIDE KEYS - Used to access on-screen features.
3. LCD - (Liquid Crystal Display).
4. MODE - Selects mode (TV, VCR, etc.) for the remote.
5. HOME - The starting screen on the LCD for most operations.
6. VOLUME UP/DOWN - Changes the volume level of the device,
normally the TV.
7. OK/SELECT - Selects menu items for the device you are controlling,
or confirms selections on the screen.
8. GUIDE - Displays on-screen program or channel guides.
9. MENU - Brings up the Menu screen - use with the UP, DOWN, LEFT
& RIGHT navigation keys (26).
T-CENTRAL - The TiVo key for TiVo Central.
10. +100 - Used for channels greater than 100.
(-) Used for digital channels, e.g., 2-3.
11. CC (SUBTITLE) - TV Closed Caption (if your TV has this feature) or
DVD Subtitle toggle.
12. SAP - Selects Secondary Audio Program channel if available.
13. THUMBS DOWN - Sets your TiVo Thumbs ratings.
14. REPLAY - Replays the last 8 seconds of a program.
15. ADVANCE - Catches you up to the live broadcast.
16. THUMBS UP - sets your TiVo Thumbs ratings.
17. INPUT - Brings up the DVD Player’s Setup Menu. Or acts as TV/VCR
select. LIVE TV goes to Live TV broadcast.
18. RECORD, PLAY, STOP, REW, FF, PAUSE - Operates your VCR,
DVR, or DVD Player. Also operates DVD Scan -/+. Note, the Record
key needs pressed twice to operate.
19. LAST - Returns to the previously selected channel, or DVD repeat toggle.
REPEAT performs DVD players “A-B Repeat” (or RPT A.B) function for
repeat play of current Chapter or Track.
20. ZOOM - Zooms or enlarges a specific area of the screen.
ARC - Aspect Ratio Control selects viewing format for the displayed
picture, e.g., Wide, Zoom, etc.
21. ENTER - Used after direct channel number entry (if required) to
immediately change to the selected channel.
22. MUTE - Turns off the TV sound, while the picture remains.
23. NUMBERS - Enter numbers for direct channel selection. Functions in red
are available in Audio Mode.
24. QUIT/RETURN - Exits On-Screen Menus/Returns to previous On-
Screen selection.
25. INFO - Displays/selects on-screen channel information.
26. UP, DOWN, LEFT & RIGHT - Used to Navigate menus.
27. CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Changes the channels. CHAPTER +/-
controls DVD/CD track selection i.e., DVD/CD Track Skip Up/Down
(in DVD and SAT modes).
28. FAVORITE - Used to access favorites groups on the LCD.
29. POWER - Turns device for remote’s current Mode On or Off .
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Setup
Battery Installation
1. On the back of the remote, push down
on the tab and lift the cover off.
2. Match the batteries to the + and -
marks inside the battery case, then
insert 3 AA Alkaline batteries. Make
sure you use new batteries. You can
have problems with learning codes
if your batteries are old.
3. Press the battery cover back into
place.
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Battery Saver
Your remote automatically turns off if the keys are depressed
for more than 30 seconds. This will save your batteries should
your remote get stuck in a place where the keys remain
depressed (e.g., between the sofa cushions). Also, the screen
turns off a short time after no keys have been pressed for a
while (or a short time after a key has been stuck for 30
seconds). The duration before the screen turns off can be
adjusted from about 2 seconds to about 35 seconds, from the
Setup, Advanced, Options menu, see page 34.
Permanent Memory
All the devices you set up, their codes, punchthrough settings,
and all your favorites, etc., are stored in permanent memory
while you are changing batteries so you will not lose any
codes or settings stored in the remote while you are changing
batteries.
After you insert the batteries you’ll see a screen asking you to
choose your language (English, Spanish, or French
(Canadian). Let’s assume you choose English, proceed to
page 7.
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Using the Wizard
After you insert the batteries and choose
“English” the Setup Wizard screen (1)
appears. You can exit the Wizard at any
time by pressing the HOME key (located
just below the screen). Press any key at
screen (1) to continue and follow the
instructions on the screens.
Pressing OK at screen (2) takes you to
the next screen (3). Pressing the Left
navigation key (Back key) on the remote
at screen (3) takes you to screen (4) that
has 10 yellow arrows. This is an
exception to the rule because we’re
teaching you how to use the remote. But
pressing Back again at this point does
take you “back.”
Try pressing the Back key a few times to
go back through the Wizard and then
follow the instructions on the screens
again to familiarize yourself with how to
step through the screens and go back.
You can go back and forth through the
Wizard but once you’ve set up your
devices and quit to save the settings, you
won’t see the Wizard again unless you do
a Master Reset.
(1)
(2)
(3)
To do a Master Reset: Press the HOME
key, then select Setup, then select Clear
Settings, then select Master Clear. Note
this will erase everything you have set up
in the remote.
K1
Pressing any of the 10 Side
Keys (K1 thru K10) at screen
(4) takes you to the screen
where you set up your first
device (TV). See next page.
K2
K3
K4
K5
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(4)
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
Setting Up Your Devices
How to set up a TV
After you’ve been through the Wizard for
the first time, the screen (1) shown to the
right appears. This is the start of the
Wizard to set up your devices (TV being
the first one). Manually turn on the
device(s) to be set up (TV, VCR, etc.).
If you know your brand of TV, select Yes
which results in a faster search for your
TV’s code. (Selecting No searches the
complete library of TV codes, rather than
just the codes for your brand of TV).
Pressing the Side Key next to Yes at
screen (1) takes you to a screen (2) where
the most common brands are shown next
to the Side Keys. If your brand isn’t
shown you can press the Side Key
adjacent to Next to show more brands,
(shown alphabetically) or press the Side
Key adjacent to Back to go back to the
previous screen of brands. Note, on the
very first screen of brands, the Side Key
adjacent to Back takes you to the last
screen of brands (so you can go back
through the list instead of forward
through it if you prefer). In this case we
selected Philips.
(1)
(2)
(3)
Screen (3) tells you to point the remote
directly at your TV and repeatedly press
(but not hold) Power (or Chan Up/Down,
or Play for VCRs etc.) until your device
responds. Pressing Power sends the
Power command to your TV and screen
(4) shows that you’ve selected code 1 of
xx (xx will vary by brand). Keep pressing
Power until your TV responds and then
press Save.
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(4)
Setting Up Your Devices, cont.
(5)
Pressing Save shows screen (5) that
instructs you to try a few other keys on
the remote to make sure you’ve found
the correct code. Tip: try keys like Menu,
and Guide. Power might work yet you
still might not have the correct code. If
several keys seem to work fine, press
Save Code. If some keys don’t work,
select Change Code (or press Back) to
go back and find another code that works
better. Selecting Label lets you rename
the device, e.g., you could call it My TV.
You can ignore this for now and try it
later if you like. See pages 15, 16, and
27 for more details on entering text to
change labels.
Pressing Save Code at screen (5) takes
you to screen (6) where you set up a
Cable box. You can quit at this point and
set up other devices later, or you can continue and set up other
devices - SAT, DVR, DVD, VCR, Audio, CD Player, or either
of the 2 AUX devices.
(6)
Let’s assume for now that you go ahead and set up a TV,
Cable, and SAT.
If you select No at screen (1) on the previous page the
procedure will be similar to the above, except that you will be
searching through the entire library of codes for your device
to find the one that works best (instead of just searching
through the codes for your brand of device, e.g., Philips).
If you say Yes when asked if you know your Brand, but
subsequently don’t find a code that works, you are asked if
you want to try again (in case you missed it), or try all the
codes for your device. If you try all codes for your device
type, and still don’t find a code that works, you can skip it, or
selected Learn. If you select Learn you can later learn the
commands you want for that device type.
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Setting Up Your Favorites
Once you’ve gone through the Wizard
and set up at least a TV, and set up more
devices, or skipped the rest of them, you
arrive at screen (1) to the right.
Press any digit key, say digit 4, to enter
a channel number. This takes you to
screen (2). You can enter more digits if
desired. The channel number can
include a dash (-) for digital channels,
e.g., 2-3, or can include ENTER, or OK,
if your device requires it to change
channels, e.g., 472Ok, or 550Ent.
Now you press the Side Key next to
Pick Logo on screen (2). You are shown
a screen (3) of popular channel logos.
You can select Next (Side Key 10) or
Back (Side Key 5) to see more logos. In
this example we pressed the NBC logo
(Side Key 4). Screen (4) now shows that
we’ve chosen channel 4 and the NBC
logo. Note, you could also select the top
left position which would display “4” as
the favorite rather than a logo.
The Default device is this case was Sat,
but you can select Pick Device to
change it. In this case we changed it to
Cable. Make sure you select the
device that you want each favorite to
control, e.g., TV, Cable, or Sat.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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