Authinx IR27A Users manual
IconRemote
™
Owner’s Manual
Model IR27A
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
FCC Cautions
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
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 MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used properly, 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
Introduction ........................................................................ 5
Hard Key Functions ............................................................ 6
Setup .................................................................................. 8
Battery Installation ........................................................ 8
Battery Saver ................................................................. 8
Permanent Memory ....................................................... 8
Using the Wizard ................................................................ 9
Setting Up Your Devices .................................................. 10
Setting Up Your Favorites ................................................ 12
Setting Up X10 Devices ................................................... 15
Setting Up Your Remote to Send RF .......................... 15
Using The Remote ............................................................ 19
Favorite Key ..................................................................... 20
Mode Key ......................................................................... 21
X10 RF Devices .......................................................... 21
QuickPower ...................................................................... 22
Sleep ................................................................................ 23
Learning ............................................................................ 24
Tips On Learning ........................................................ 24
Learning Main Keys .................................................... 26
Learning Macros - Main Keys .................................... 27
Learning Side Keys ..................................................... 29
Learning Macros - Side Keys ...................................... 32
Setting Up More ............................................................... 35
Setting Up More Devices ............................................ 35
Setting Up More Favorites .......................................... 36
Adding/Editing Favorites ............................................ 37
Reordering Favorites ................................................... 38
Deleting Favorites ....................................................... 39
Renaming Favorite Groups ......................................... 40
Clearing Settings ......................................................... 41
Advanced Settings ............................................................ 42
Options ........................................................................ 42
Device Codes .............................................................. 42
Programming Combo Device Codes .......................... 43
Punchthrough .............................................................. 43
KidSafe ........................................................................ 45
X10 Home Control ........................................................... 46
Audio & Video Compatibility .......................................... 47
Troubleshooting................................................................ 49
Congratulations on your purchase of the IR27A
IconRemote. The IR27A IconRemote has the
capability to combine many types of remotes into a
single remote. This remote has many unique
features, all available through the high quality color
screen and the configurable menus. The screen
displays icons that are easy to set up to represent
your favorite channels. You can then select any
channel by simply pressing the key next to the icon
that represents the channel.
The IR27A IconRemote can also control X10 RF
devices, which allows you to control different
electrical devices located in various physical
locations around the house. This remote is capable
of many other features that are also described in this
manual.
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 IconRemote. 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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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 Key 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 OnScreen 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
•
On the back of the remote, push down
on the tab and lift the cover off.
• 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.
• Press the battery cover back into
A
A
A
A
A
A
place.
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, and Options menu (see page 42).
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 9.
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.
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.
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.
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
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Setting Up Your Devices
Setting Up Your Devices, cont.
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.
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.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Pressing Save displays 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 13, 14, and 31
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.
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.
(6)
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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.
(1)
(2)
Setting Up Your Favorites, cont.
If you want to add a label to the logo press the Side Key next
to Label. This is optional so if you don’t want to add a label to
the logo you can just select Save to save the setting for this
favorite. If you save this favorite, Set Favorite 2 of 10 is now
shown at the bottom of the screen to indicate that you can add
another favorite channel. Again just press a channel number
key on the remote, choose a logo and change the Device Type
(if you want to). Add a few more favorites (up to 10). You can
add more later, or delete or edit them later, or even reorder
their positions. Select Done when you’re finished setting up
favorites.
If you select Label, you see the screen to
the right with a small label on top of the
logo. Initially the label will be the channel
number for that logo. If you Save this, the
logo will have a small label representing
the channel number for that logo in it’s
bottom right hand corner, see screen (5).
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 in 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.
(3)
(4)
(5)
But you can type in a new label if you
want one. You enter the new name for the
key using the numeric keys on the
remote, in a similar fashion to typing in
text on a cell phone.
E.g., in this example we pressed the 5
key twice to enter the letter K. Then we
waited a second and pressed the 4 key
repeatedly until the letter I was
displayed. Then we waited a second and
pressed 6 to select N. Then we waited a
second and pressed the 4 key to select
G. See next page.
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Setting Up Your Favorites, cont.
Setting Up X10 Devices
Note: “Triple tap” name entry works in a similar fashion to text
entry on a cell phone. Tap each numeric key to cycle through
ALL caps, numbers, and lower case letters. E.g., repeatedly
pressing the number 2 key cycles through A, B, C, 2, a, b, c.
Pressing the 9 key cycles through W, X, Y, Z, 9, w, x, y, z. A
“space” can be selected with the 0 (zero) key. The number 1
key selects 1 . @ ? ! - & and : You can backspace an entry
with the key to the left of the 0 (zero) key. Press OK (or the
Enter “E” key) to confirm your new name.
You can continue to add favorites, up to
a total of 10 (You can add more later; see
page 37.) At screen (6) you choose if the
favorites you just set up are stored in the
“His” group or the “Hers” group. Later
you can set up favorites in lots of
different Groups, not just His and Hers.
Selecting His takes you to screen (7)
showing that you now have NBC set as
the first favorite in the His Group (at the
location next to Side Key K1), as well as
any other favorites you set up. (Note,
you can reorder, i.e., move the positions
of the logos later).
When you’re finished setting up your
favorites, press the HOME key (located
to the left below the screen) to go back
to the Home screen.
At any time you can press the FAVORITE key
and then select His, or press the His key
at the top left hand side of the remote to
go to screen (7) above. Pressing the key
next to the NBC logo will (in this case)
change the channel on your Cable box to
NBC (in this case channel 4).
Note: See page 19, Using the Remote,
for related His and Hers features.
(6)
(7)
The IR27A IconRemote - coupled with other X10 Home
Automation Modules - gives you the ability to control everything electrical in your home. Once you set up your remote, you
can control most any electrical device
from the remote, using the buttons that
have been configured for X10 Home
Automation Modules.
Description
X10 Home Automation systems use
three types of signals - Infrared (IR),
Radio Frequency (RF), and Power Line
Carrier (PLC). The IR27A remote can
send either IR or RF signals depending on how you’ve set up
the remote to control different equipment.
The following example describes how to set up your TV for
RF control. (Setting your TV for IR control is described on
page 10.)
Setting Up Your Remote to Send RF
• Press Home.
• Select Setup using the side key.
• At the following screen select More
using the side key.
• At the following screen select Wire
less.
• The Mode screen appears; select the
Device you want to set for RF by
pressing its side key. (In this example,
it’s TV.) The RF symbol appears on
the TV icon.
Note: When you make selections in TV
Mode you will notice that the transmit
signals at the bottom of the screen are
now Green. This indicates that it is
sending RF to the TV. If the signals are in
Red, it means that the remote is transmitting IR.
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