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PREFACE
PREFACE
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PREFACE
About this manual
This manual is designed to make using the UCOMMAND-616 as easy as possible. The information in this document is furnished for instruc­tional use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment, representation or warranty regarding the performance of the product.
Updates and additional information can be found at our website:
www.crispsolutions.com
Copyright
© Copyright 2000 Crisp Solutions LLC
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of Crisp Solutions LLC.
This edition printed September, 2000.
Trademarks
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their re­spective owners.
Radio Frequency Interference
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any Interference received, in­cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.
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ii PREFACE
Contact
Technical support for Crisp Solutions products is available via e-mail and on the Web.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.crispsolutions.com
Crisp Solutions LLC
2530 Berryessa Rd. #148
San Jose, CA 95132
Fax: 408-258-5371
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE................................................................................ i
TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................iii
LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................. v
CHAPTER 1..................................................................................... 1
Introducing the UCommand-616.................................................1
Unpacking the UCommand-616 ............................................. 1
Quick Start.............................................................................. 2
UCommand-616 features ....................................................... 4
Identifying components........................................................... 5
CHAPTER 2..................................................................................... 9
Getting Started............................................................................9
Power supply........................................................................... 9
Inserting batteries.......................................................................10
Power supply precautions ..........................................................11
Power supply tips .......................................................................11
Battery low icon..........................................................................11
Battery life and backlight function...............................................11
The LCD................................................................................ 12
Turning the UCommand-616 on.................................................12
Touch screen precautions .................................................... 13
The Information screen.........................................................14
UCommand-616 buttons....................................................... 15
Direct access buttons.................................................................15
Touch screen buttons.................................................................16
CHAPTER 3................................................................................... 17
Operating the UCommand-616.................................................17
The main menu.....................................................................17
The device menu .................................................................. 17
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iv TABLE OF CONTENTS
The setup menu.................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 4................................................................................... 21
Programming and Customizing the UCommand-616...............21
Menu functions...................................................................... 21
Setting the clock.................................................................... 22
Using the timer......................................................................23
Timer View..................................................................................24
Timer Setup................................................................................24
Relabeling timers........................................................................25
Using the Program menu......................................................26
Using the Learning function........................................................26
Clearing a key.............................................................................30
Clearing a device........................................................................30
Clearing all devices ....................................................................31
Changing the LCD layout...................................................... 31
Resizing buttons on the Main menu...........................................32
Adding/Creating buttons.............................................................35
Relabeling buttons on the Main menu........................................37
Deleting buttons from the Main menu.........................................38
Adjusting buttons on the Device menu.......................................40
Relabeling Device menu buttons................................................41
Using Recall ...............................................................................42
Using macros........................................................................ 43
Macro setup................................................................................44
Relabeling a macro.....................................................................45
Deleting a macro ........................................................................46
The Duplicate menu.............................................................. 47
Making LCD adjustments...................................................... 48
Set the LCD contrast..................................................................49
Adjusting the LCD backlight .......................................................50
Calibrating the LCD....................................................................51
APPENDIX A ................................................................................. 53
Specifications........................................................................53
Troubleshooting.................................................................... 55
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LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF FIGURES v
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Front view...............................................................................5
Figure 1-2: Rear view ................................................................................7
Figure 2-1: Inserting the batteries ...........................................................10
Figure 2-2: Turning the LCD on..............................................................12
Figure 2-3: The Information Screen.........................................................14
Figure 2-4: Direct access buttons............................................................15
Figure 2-5: Touch screen buttons ............................................................16
Figure 3-1: The main menu......................................................................17
Figure 3-2: The TV device menu..............................................................18
Figure 3-3: The setup menu .....................................................................19
Figure 4-1: The clock menu .....................................................................22
Figure 4-2: Timer list...............................................................................23
Figure 4-3: The timer menu .....................................................................23
Figure 4-4: Setting up timer options........................................................24
Figure 4-4: Setting up timer options........................................................25
Figure 4-5: The program submenu ..........................................................26
Figure 4-6: Using the Learning eye.........................................................27
Figure 4-7: Programming devices ...........................................................28
Figure 4-8: Programming the direct access buttons................................28
Figure 4-9: The Adjust menu....................................................................31
Figure 4-10: Resize/Add screen for Main menu.......................................32
Figure 4-12: Setting upper left corner .....................................................33
Figure 4-13: Setting lower right corner...................................................33
Figure 4-14: Completing the adjustment..................................................34
Figure 4-15: Adjusted button...................................................................34
Figure 4-16: The adjust menu..................................................................35
Figure 4-17: Adjusting main menu buttons..............................................36
Figure 4-18: Adjusting buttons on the device menu.................................40
Figure 4-19: The macro list .....................................................................43
Figure 4-20: The macro menu..................................................................43
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Figure 4-21: The “other” menu...............................................................48
Figure 4-22: Adjusting the contrast.........................................................49
Figure 4-23: Adjusting the backlight .......................................................50
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Chapter 1—Introducing the UCommand-616
Unpacking the UCommand-616
1
Chapter 1Chapter 1
Introducing the UCommandIntroducing the UCommand--616616
Congratulations on the purchase of your UCOMMAND-616 Universal Remote Control. The UCommand-616 is a digital remote control that is easy to use and configure, enabling you to control all your IR equipped electronic devices.
A key feature of the UCommand-616 is the touch screen control panel, which reduces the number of buttons on the device, making it easy for you to find the function you want. You can control up to 10 devices, including a VCR, DVD, amplifier, TV, LD/VCD, CD/multi-CD player, Satellite receiver, HDTV receiver, and others.
The UCommand-616 is easy to set up. With the “Learning eye” you can quickly configure each device in your household or office. You can also easily edit the device list, make changes to the buttons on any screen, and adjust other settings. In addition, with the Macro function, you can initiate a chain of up to 25 commands with the touch of a but­ton.
Most universal remote controls have a set list of devices and static functions that don’t provide you with a lot of flexibility. The UCom­mand-616 allows you to add and delete devices, relabel device buttons, and change the size and shape of the LCD panel buttons. With the convenient and easy to use UCommand-616, you can implement a single solution to control all your devices. No longer will you have to keep all your remotes handy, “just in case… .”
This manual will help you learn to use all the advanced features of the UCommand-616. It will not explain how to use your components or their remotes. Please refer to your device user manuals for that information.
Unpacking the UCommand-616
After you have unpacked the UCommand-616, check the contents to make sure the following items are included.
• UCommand-616
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2 Quick Start
• This User’s Manual
If any of the above items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw the shipping carton away in case you need to ship your UCommand-616.
Quick Start
If you are already familiar with the basics of teaching commands to universal remote controls, you can skip reading the next few chapters right now and get started on programming right away. The following procedure applies to almost all functions of the UCommand-616.
For detailed Programming/Learning instructions, see page 26
To program the UCommand-616 to operate any Device :
1. Turn on the remote by pressing any hard button.
2. Press and hold the
menu
button until the Setup menu appears.
3. Scroll down to the Program item using the
CH+
and
CH-
buttons, and select it by pushing the
mute
button.
Pressing
menu
always returns you to the previous menu.
4. Select the Learning function from the Program menu.
5. Select the Device you want to learn.
6. Point the signal eye of your Device remote control at the
UC-616 Learning eye (bottom end of UC-616).
7. A screen appears showing the layout of the Direct Access
Buttons (also referred to as hard buttons) on the handle of the UC-616. One button will look like a black dot. This is the first button to be learned.
8. Press the corresponding button on your Device remote con-
trol, while keeping it aimed at the Learning eye. For example,
the first button to be learned on the UC-616 is the Hardware Access Button
, which equates to your Device On/Off button.
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Quick Start 3
9. As soon as the button has been learned, the screen will ad-
vance the to the next button to be learned. Again, press the corresponding Device button.
You can program any button in any order just be selecting it with the tip of your finger.
10. Once a full screen is programmed, the remote will automati-
cally display the next screen to be learned, until all four screens have been programmed. You can use the Left/Right arrows at the bottom of the display to advance to any screen at any time.
11. You do not have to program all available buttons. To pro-
gram the next device in your system, press the
menu
button at
any time to back out until you can select another device.
12.
To Customize your UC-616 and change button sizes and labels, get to the Setup menu and select Adjust. Select De- vice, and turn to page 31 in this manual for further instructions.
Do not attempt to create more than eight (8) buttons on either one of the two Main menu pages. Please read
carefully the chapters regarding customization in this man­ual.
13.
You can also:
Procedure Page
Get date and battery level 14 Set the clock 22 Resize and Add buttons 32 Relabel buttons 37 Delete buttons 38 Create macros 43 Adjust the LCD display 48
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4 UCommand-616 features
UCommand-616 features
This section provides an overview of the key features of the UCom­mand-616. For more information on getting the most from these features, refer to Chapter 2.
• Large touch screen display with automatic backlighting for
visibility in dim lighting.
• Auto-adjust touch screen to ambient lighting
• Direct access buttons for accessing frequently used functions
such as volume, channel, transport (play, FF, stop, etc.), and mute.
• Four screens available per device, with up to 12 buttons per
screen (depending on the button sizes you select).
• Mix-and-match button sizes on each screen
• Virtual keyboard for labeling your buttons
• Macro function stores 12 macros—each macro can store 25
commands. Macros available from any device screen.
• Control up to 10 devices, including VCR, DVD, amplifier,
TV, LD/VCD, CD/multi-CD player, Satellite receiver, HDTV receiver, A/B Tape deck, cable converter boxes, and most other IR-controlled home equipment.
• Information screen provides you with time, date, and battery-
charge information
• Use the IR codes from your existing remote controls to
quickly set up devices
• Head-to-tail learning from your remote: no upside-down
teaching of commands.
• One-handed operation for most commands
• Non-volatile memory, settings are held if batteries are changed
or fail
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Identifying components 5
Identifying components
This section provides an overview of the UCommand-616’s features and controls. Refer to the following illustrations to identify the com­ponents of the UCommand-616. Refer to Chapter 4, Customizing the UCommand-616, for a detailed description on operating and getting the most from these features.
Main
M
1999
01- 01
03:23
Friday
off
PLAY
STOP
ENTER
CH+
CH-
VOL-
VOL+
menu
mute
1. LCD
2. Off
3. Device power
5. Menu
4. Device direct access
6. Mute/Enter
7. Beep opening
Figure 1-1: Front view
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6 Identifying components
1. LCD
The LCD display allows you to configure and operate your devices by touching the screen to select the function you want. Push any hard button to power on the UCommand-
616. Refer to The LCD on page 12 for a description of the functions in this display.
2. Off button
At the Main Menu display, press this button to turn the UCommand-616 off. When a Device menu is displayed, this button functions as a power-off button for the selected de­vice. This can also be programmed as a “discrete” power button.
3. Device power button
After you have configured your devices, press this button to power on/off the selected device. This may be programmed as a “discrete” power button.
4. Device direct-access buttons
These buttons function differently depending on the device selected. Use them to change channels, raise and lower the volume, and play or stop tapes, CDs, DVDs, VCDs, and other recorded media. For more information, refer to page 15, Direct access buttons.
5. Menu button
Press the Menu button for three seconds to enter and exit the Setup function. Refer to Chapter 4, Customizing the UCom- mand-616, for details.
6. Enter/mute button
When the Main Menu is being configured, press this button to confirm your changes. If the main menu is not being ac­cessed, press this button to mute the audio output of your device.
7. Beep alert speaker opening
Enables you to hear a beep when you press a button. You can disable the beep from the Information (i) screen. Refer to page 14, The Information screen.
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Identifying components 7
The following illustration shows the rear of the UCommand-616.
8. IR port
10. Battery compartment
11. Learning eye
9. Connector for Battery
charger
Figure 1-2: Rear view
8. IR port
Point the IR port end at the IR receiver of your device.
9. Connector for battery charger (option)
Optional universal adapter port to charge Ni-MH batteries.
10. Battery cover
Remove this cover to replace the AAA batteries.
11. Learning eye
Point your device’s remote control at this eye to allow the UCommand-616 to learn your remote control’s functions. For more information, refer to page 26, Using the Learning function.
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Chapter 1—Introducing the UCommand-616
Identifying components
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Chapter 2—Getting Started
Power supply 9
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Getting StartedGetting Started
Chapter 1 helped to familiarize you with the various components and controls of the UCommand-616. This chapter will guide you through the steps for inserting the batteries and using the many features.
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to burst or may cause leakage, which might damage the interior of the unit. Be sure to only use the cor­rect type of alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with the UCommand-616.
Power supply
The UCommand-616 operates on three AAA alkaline batteries, which must be inserted before you can operate the UCommand-616.
If charging fresh Ni-MH batteries with the optional charger, they must be charged for 10-16 hours before the first use. There is no harm in charging them longer; the charging unit detects fully charged batteries and keeps them conditioned.
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10 Power supply
Inserting batteries
To insert batteries, refer to the following illustration and instructions:
1. Remove battery cover.
2. Insert
Ensure that you insert the batteries according to the marking inside the battery case.
Connector for Battery
charger
Figure 2-1: Inserting the batteries
1. Locate the battery-bay cover at the back of the UCommand-
616.
2. Put your thumb in the battery cover slot and pull to remove
the cover.
3. Insert the batteries into the bay in the direction indicated in
the battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery bay cover. You will hear it click into
place.
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Chapter 2—Getting Started
Power supply 11
Power supply precautions
• Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities of each
battery match the polarities indicated in the compartment.
• Do not use the optional charger when using alkaline or other
non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat or flame.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Power supply tips
• Device configuration data is automatically saved when batter-
ies are being replaced.
• When the batteries are weak, it is harder to control devices
from a distance.
• Be sure to replace rechargeable batteries if they have been
used for longer than two years or have been recharged over 500 times; extended use can lead to a danger of leakage.
Battery low icon
When the battery charge is low, the battery low icon is displayed in the information screen. You should recharge the batteries or replace them with new ones immediately.
Battery life and backlight function
Battery life depends mainly on the use of the backlight function. Your batteries can last up to three months or only a few days if you con­stantly use the backlight. To prolong battery life you should use conservative settings for the backlight (short “on period” and “auto on” only at a low ambient light level). For more information refer to page 50, Adjusting the LCD Backlight
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12 The LCD
The LCD
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) touch screen allows you to config­ure and operate your UCommand-616 with the touch of a finger.
Turning the UCommand-616 on
To turn the UCommand-616 on, simply press the Hardware Access Button with your finger:
off
PLAY
STOP
ENTER
CH+
CH-
VOL-
VOL+
menu
mute
Main
AU
1
AU
2
TUNE
/
CD
Figure 2-2: Turning the LCD on
You can also turn the UCommand-616 on by pressing one of the direct access (hard) buttons.
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Touch screen precautions 13
Touch screen precautions
While the touch screen has been designed to withstand the rigors of daily use, it is not indestructible. Please read the following use and care instructions carefully:
• Tap the LCD touch screen gently; never use force.
• Do not use a pen or any sharp object to tap the screen to avoid
damaging the surface. You can use a blunt object such as a pencil eraser or the cap of a pen.
• Keep the touch screen dry. Wipe off any spills immediately.
The UCommand-616 is not waterproof; never immerse it in liquid.
• Do not expose the UCommand-616 to extreme temperatures.
Keep it away from heat sources.
• Avoid dropping the UCommand-616.
• Do not drop anything on the touch screen.
• Clean the LCD touch screen with a soft cloth. If needed,
dampen the cloth slightly before cleaning. Never use abrasives or cleaning solutions.
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14 The Information screen
The Information screen
The Information screen is displayed when you press the Information screen shortcut icon on the UCommand-616:
Main
1999
01- 01
03:23
Friday
Macro screen
shortcut icon
Information screen
shortcut icon
Date and time
Press this arrow to scroll to the previous
screen.
Press this arrow to scroll to the next
screen.
Press this icon to enable or disable the
beep signal.
Indicates battery charge level.
Figure 2-3: The Information Screen
If you want to view the Information Screen from any menu, press the Information icon at the top right. Press the Information icon again to exit the Information screen.
The Information Screen shows the date, day, time, and the current bat­tery charge level. You can also press the mute icon to mute the beep that you hear when you press buttons on the touch screen.
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Chapter 2—Getting Started
UCommand-616 buttons 15
UCommand-616 buttons
The UCommand-616 has two sets of buttons for your convenience— direct access (hard) buttons and touch screen buttons.
Direct access buttons
The direct access buttons provide you with easy access to often-used functions such as volume and channel control, fast forward and fast reverse, play and stop. These can be programmed to your liking.
off
PLAY
STOP
ENTER
CH+
CH-
VOL- VOL+
menu
mute
Main
AUX
1
AUX
2
TUNER / TAPE
CD
Figure 2-4: Direct access buttons
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16 UCommand-616 buttons
Touch screen buttons
The touch screen buttons enable you to control your devices as you would with your remote control, set up macros, and configure the LCD panel the way you want.
off
PLA
STO
ENTE
CH+
CH-
VOL- VOL+
men
mut
Main
AU
1
AU
2
TUNE
/
CD
Figure 2-5: Touch screen buttons
Using the touch screen is easy. Simply press the screen to activate a function. Press the arrow keys at the bottom of the touch screen to scroll between pages in the menu.
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The main menu
17
Chapter 3Chapter 3
Operating the UCommandOperating the UCommand--616616
This chapter describes how to set up the UCommand-616, how to automatically configure devices, and how to use advanced features such as the macros and timers.
Press the Hardware Access Button with your finger to turn the UCommand-616 on. The first screen that you see is the Main menu.
The main menu
The Main menu displays a list of the devices currently available on the UCommand-616. You can delete, rename, and configure these devices us­ing the Learning function (see page 26, Using the Learning function).
Main
LD/
VCD
Sat
DVDVCR
AMP TV
Main
AUX
1
AUX
2
TUNER
/ TAPE
CD
Page 1 Page 2
Figure 3-1: The Main menu
Press the left or right arrows to scroll between the Main menu pages.
The device menu
Each device has its own device Menu that contains the buttons and controls particular to that device. Each device has four pages within the menu. You can scroll between the pages using the LCD left and right arrows.
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18 The setup menu
For example, from the Main menu, press the TV button to display the TV device menu:
TV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
100
0
1
Indicates
menu page
number
Device Header
Press this header
to return to the Main
Menu.
Figure 3-2: The TV device menu
You can easily configure all device commands using the Learning function. Refer to page 26, Using the Learning function.
The setup menu
The Setup menu enables you to configure all aspects of your UCom­mand-616.
Press the menu button
menu
for three seconds; the Setup menu appears.
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The setup menu 19
Setup
Timer
Clock
Program Adjust
Macro Duplicate Other
Figure 3-3: The setup menu
To scroll through the items on the setup menu, use the hardware chan­nel up
CH+
and channel down
CH-
buttons. Press the enter (mute)
mute
button to enter an item submenu. Press the menu
menu
button to return
to the previous screen. Refer to Chapter 4, Customizing the UCommand-616 on page 21, for
information on using the items in the setup menu.
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20 The setup menu
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Menu functions
21
ChapterChapter 44
Programming and Customizing the Programming and Customizing the
UCommUCommandand--616616
This chapter shows you how to customize your UCommand-616 to make it fit your particular requirements, how to use the Learning func­tion to configure your devices, and how to set up the LCD panel to your specifications.
Menu functions
Press the menu button
menu
for three seconds to open the Setup menu.
The functions shown are covered in detail in this chapter.
Clock
Enables you to set the date and time.
Timer
Enables you to set a timer to run a device at a specified time.
Program
Enables you to transfer commands from your device’s remote control to buttons on the UCommand-616. You can clear the settings for buttons and devices from this screen.
Adjust
Enables you to resize, relabel, add, or delete LCD but­tons.
Macro
Enables you to record, label, and delete macros.
Duplicate
Enables your reseller to transfer data between two UCommand-616
Other
Enables you to adjust the LCD contrast and backlight, and to calibrate the LCD panel.
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22 Setting the clock
Setting the clock
The Clock menu enables you to set the UCommand-616 date and time. In the Setup menu, scroll to clock and press ENTER. You see the
following screen:
Clock
1999
01- 01
03:23
Friday
1
Blinking cursor
01
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
Figure 4-1: The clock menu
Change the number under the blinking cursor by pressing 0 to 9 on the LCD panel. After you enter a number, the cursor automatically moves to the next position. Press the right and left arrows on the LCD to move the cursor forward or backward.
When you have finished making your adjustments, press the ENTER button.
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Using the timer 23
Using the timer
The Timer function enables you to set up devices to turn on at speci­fied times.
In the Setup menu, scroll to Timer and press ENTER. You see a list of timers:
Timer
Timer 01
Timer 02 Timer 03 Timer 04
Figure 4-2: Timer list
Use the channel up or channel down to scroll through the list. There are 12 timers available. Select one of the timers and press ENTER. You see the following screen:
Timer
Setup
View
Relabel
Figure 4-3: The timer menu
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24 Using the timer
Each function is described below.
Timer View
View enables you to look at previously stored timer settings.
Timer Setup
Setup enables you to set up a device function to activate at a specified time. Scroll to Setup and press ENTER. The following screen appears:
Timer
03:23
0
0123
4
5678
9
Daily
Press here to select which day or days you want the timer to run.
Press these
numbers to
enter the time
you want the
timer to run.
Figure 4-4: Setting up timer options
1. Using the keys provided, enter the time that you want the
timer to go off.
2. Use the large center button to scroll through and select from
a menu of date options (e.g. Daily, Monday, Disable).
3. When you have set the timer, press ENTER. The Device
menu appears.
4. Select a Device (e.g. TV) and select a button function.
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Using the timer 25
Most often, you would select a Macro to run at a specific time. How­ever, you can also program a single Device function. For example, you can set the TV to turn off at that time. Or you could set the VCR to Play, or even Record (the VCR channel must be preset in this circum­stance).
Relabeling timers
You can easily relabel the timer names, as follows:
1. From the Timer menu (Figure 4-3) scroll to Relabel and
press ENTER. The following screen appears:
Timer 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .
A M
B N
C O
D
P
F
R
E
Q
G
S
Y
H
T Z
I
U
J
V
L
X
K
W
Figure 4-4: Setting up timer options
2. Enter the alphanumeric characters from the LCD screen.
Press P1 to access upper case letters, P2 to access lower case letters, and P3 to access numbers and special characters.
3. Press ENTER when you have made your changes.
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26 Using the Program menu
Using the Program menu
The Program menu enables you to set up devices with the Learning function, clear a configuration for a single Key, clear the configuration for a whole Device, or clear the configuration for All devices.
Program
Clr. Key
Learning
Clr. Device Clr. All
Figure 4-5: The program submenu
Using the Learning function
This section describes the UCommand-616 Learning function, which enables you to set up the commands for each device from your de­vice’s original remote control.
When using the Learning function, point your device’s remote control at the UCommand-616’s Learning eye as shown in the following illus­tration:
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Chapter 4—Programming and Customizing the UCommand-616
Using the Program menu 27
Main
M
1999
01- 01
03:23
Friday
off
PLAY
STOP
ENTER
CH+
CH-
VOL- VOL+
menu
mute
REMOTE
CONTROL
Learning eye
5 ~ 10 cm
Figure 4-6: Using the Learning eye
From the program menu (Figure 4-5), scroll to Learning and press ENTER. The device buttons display:
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28 Using the Program menu
Program
AUX
1
AUX
2
TUNER
/ TAPE
CD
Figure 4-7: Programming devices
Press the button of the device that you want to program. The following screen displays:
Learn
Figure 4-8: Programming the direct access buttons
The buttons on the LCD screen correspond to the direct access buttons.
Press this macro shortcut icon to
open the macro recording func­tion. Refer to page 43.
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Using the Program menu 29
The filled (black) circular button corresponds to the direct access power button. With the Learning eye, you can now map buttons on
your device remote control to the direct access buttons on the UCom­mand-616. Follow these instructions:
1. Point your remote control at the UCommand-616’s Learning
eye as shown in Figure 4-6.
2. Press your Device remote control Power button. When the
screen displays OK, release the Power button. Refer to the following illustration:
OK
3. The filled circle moves, corresponding to the channel
up/play
CH+
direct access button.
4. Map the remaining buttons the same way.
You can also press a direct access button directly, and then map a re­mote control function to the button. You can also select any key to program, or move to any screen, at any time during Learning.
After you have finished configuring the direct access (hard) buttons, press the right arrow button on the LCD screen to move to the next page in the device menu. Follow the instructions above to map each button on your remote control to the corresponding button on the UCommand-616’s LCD screen.
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Clearing a key
The Clear Key function enables you to erase the settings for a button in one of the device menus. Follow these instructions:
1. In the Program menu, scroll to Clr. Key and press ENTER.
The list of devices appears.
2. Press the device you want to configure.
3. In the device menu, press the key you want to clear.
4. Repeat steps 1. through 3. for all other keys you want to
clear.
Clearing a device
The Clear Device function enables you to erase all the commands for a single device. Follow these instructions:
1. In the Program menu, scroll to Clr. Device and press
ENTER. The list of devices appears.
2. Press the device you want to delete commands for. The fol-
lowing screen displays:
Program
Sure ?
(Y) Enter
(N) Menu
3. Press ENTER to delete the commands for the device. Press
the menu button to cancel the deletion and return to the pre­vious screen.
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Clearing all devices
The Clear All function allows you to erase the commands for all de­vices programmed into the UCommand-616. Follow these instructions:
1. In the program menu, scroll to Clear All and press ENTER.
2. You are prompted to press the ENTER button to delete the
settings for all devices, or press the menu button to cancel the changes and return to the previous screen.
Changing the LCD layout
The Adjust menu allows you to resize, relabel, move and delete but­tons on the Main menu and on the Device menus.
In the Setup menu, scroll to Adjust and press ENTER. The following screen displays:
Adjust
Device
Main Menu
Figure 4-9: The Adjust menu
Select Main Menu and press ENTER for the following screen:
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Adjust
Relabel
Delete
Resize/Add
Figure 4-10: Resize/Add screen for Main menu
Functions are described below.
Resizing buttons on the Main menu
Follow the instructions below to resize buttons for the Main menu.
1. Scroll to Resize/Add and press ENTER for the Main menu:
Main
Press this icon
to toggle between
button resize and
text edit functions.
Press this icon to undo an action.
AUX
1
AUX
2
TUNER
/ TAPE
CD
Figure 4-11: Main menu buttons
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2. Press the button you want to resize.
3. Touch the spot where you want to locate the upper left cor-
ner of the button. This spot can be anywhere there is space. A black square appears (use a blunt pointer for accuracy).
Main
AUX
1
AUX
2
TUNER
/ TAPE
CD
Figure 4-12: Setting upper left corner
4. Touch a spot for the lower right corner.
Main
AUX
1
AUX
2
TUNER
/ TAPE
CD
Figure 4-13: Setting lower right corner
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5. Touch the space between the two black squares.
Main
AUX
1
AUX
2
TUNER
/ TAPE
CD
Figure 4-14: Completing the adjustment
6. The button assumes the new size and location.
Main
AUX
1
AUX
2
TUNER
/ TAPE
CD
Figure 4-15: Adjusted button
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7. Once the button is repositioned, the UCommand displays the
Labelling screen (see Relabeling buttons on the Main menu on page 37).
Adding/Creating buttons
If the total number of buttons on both Main menu pages is less than ten, you can add a new device button using the procedure for Resizing buttons.
Warning: Do not attempt to create more than eight (8) buttons on either one of the Main menu pages. This could result in malfunction and you may have to return the unit for it to be reset. The maximum total number of Main menu buttons
on both pages is ten (10).
1. In the Setup menu, scroll to Adjust and press ENTER. The
following screen displays:
Adjust
Device
Main Menu
Figure 4-16: The adjust menu
2. Select Main Menu and press ENTER for the following
screen:
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Adjust
Relabel Delete
Resize/Add
Figure 4-17: Adjusting main menu buttons
3. Follow the procedure for Resizing buttons in the previous
section (Resizing buttons on the Main menu, see page 32), but select an empty space to place the left-hand corner and the right-hand corner.
4. Once the button is created, the UCommand displays the La-
belling screen (see next section). The Labelling procedure
also allows you to generate a set of default buttons for spe­cific devices (eg. DVD, Amp, Satellite dish)
Note the following points when resizing buttons:
• You cannot place the lower left corner above or to the left of the upper right corner.
• You cannot overlap an adjacent button.
• To relabel a button, press the resize icon in the up-
per right corner. The icon changes to a text icon T. Press any of the device buttons, and relabel the button
according to the instructions in the next section.
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Relabeling buttons on the Main menu
You can easily relabel the buttons on the Main menu. Follow these in­structions:
1. From the Adjust menu (Figure 4-9) select Main Menu and
press ENTER.
2. Scroll to Relabel and press ENTER again to display the De-
vice list.
Note the
T
icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Pressing this icon provides a shortcut that switches the mode into the Resize/Create function .
3. Select a Device to relabel from the following screen:
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A M
B N
C O
D
P
F
R
E
Q
G
S
Y
H
T Z
I
U
J
V
L
X
K
W
4. Select the desired characters from the LCD screen. Press P1
to access upper case letters, P2 to access lower case letters, and P3 to access numbers and special characters.
5. Press ENTER when you have made your changes. The
following screen displays:
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Adjust
SAT VCR DVD AMP TV TUNER TAPE CD
LD/VCD
6. Select which device attributes you want applied to your but-
ton. When accessing your relabeled button, the menus will be the same as the device that you select here.
Deleting buttons from the Main menu
You can easily delete buttons from the Main menu. Follow these instructions:
1. From the Adjust menu (Figure 4-9) select Main Menu and
press ENTER.
2. Scroll to Delete and press ENTER again. You see the device
list.
3. Select a device button to delete. You see the following
screen:
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Adjust
Sure ?
(Y) Enter
(N) Menu
4. Press the ENTER button if you want to delete settings for
the button. Press the menu button if you want to cancel the deletion and return to the previous screen.
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Adjusting buttons on the Device menu
From the Adjust menu (Figure 4-9) select Device and press ENTER. You see the following screen:
Adjust
Relabel Delete
Recall
Resize / Add
Figure 4-18: Adjusting buttons on the device menu
The procedures for resizing and deleting buttons on the device menu are the same as those for resizing and deleting buttons on the main menu. However, the relabeling procedures are slightly different; there is an option to replace the button’s text with an icon. Additionally, there is one more option in the adjust device submenu: Recall.
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Relabeling Device menu buttons
You can easily relabel the buttons in device menus or choose icons to represent the buttons. Follow these instructions:
1. From the Adjust menu (Figure 4-9) select Device and press
ENTER.
2. Scroll to Relabel and press ENTER again. You see the de-
vice list.
3. Select a device to relabel (eg. CD). You see the following
screen:
Adjust
Scan Shuf.
Edit
Rept.
Time
1
T
Press the
T
icon to toggle between edit
button text and resize modes.
4. Press the button that you want to relabel (eg. Scan). You see
the following screen:
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42 Changing the LCD layout
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A M
B N
C
O
D
P
F
R
E
Q
G
S Y
H T
Z
I
U
J
V
L
X
K
W
icon
S
5. Note that there is one additional button—the Icon button.
Press this button to display a list of icons.
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
icon
S
<>
REC
CH+
CH-
6. Press any of the buttons shown to replace the text (“Scan” shown here) with an icon. Press < and > to scroll between page views for more icons.
Using Recall
The Recall option allows you to recall a Device button’s original set­tings. After you press Recall, the device list appears. Press the device that you want to reset. This does not affect the button displays; only the commands.
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Using macros 43
Using macros
The Macro feature allows you to create up to 12 macros and store up to 25 commands for each. You can setup, relabel, and delete macros from the Macro submenu. Once you have created a macro, you will be able to run many commands by pushing only one button.
1. From the Setup menu, scroll to Macro and press ENTER. You see a list of macros:
Macro
Macro 01
Macro 02 Macro 03 Macro 04
Figure 4-19: The macro list
2. Scroll to one of the macros in the list and press ENTER. You see the following screen:
Macro
Relabel
Delete
Setup
Figure 4-20: The macro menu
Procedures are described below.
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Macro setup
Follow these instructions to set up a macro:
1. From the Macro menu, scroll to Setup and press ENTER. The macro is now in record mode, and all buttons pressed next are added to the macro.
2. Press the device button combination that you want to be re­corded into the macro.
3. If necessary, you can set a time delay between each com- mand in the macro. In the upper right corner of the screen,
there is an hourglass 6 icon. After pressing a command, press the 6 icon to display the following screen:
Macro
0.5 Sec
2 Sec
5 Sec
10 Sec
1 Sec
3 Sec
7 Sec
15 Sec
Select one of the listed durations (0.5 seconds to 15 seconds) to add a time delay between device commands.
4. When you have finished recording the macro press ENTER; the following screen displays, and the macro is complete.
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Macro
Processing
To run the macro, leave the Program menus and press the Macro shortcut icon M in the upper left corner of any screen; then select the macro you want to run from the Macro list.
Relabeling a macro
Follow these instructions to relabel a macro:
1. In the setup menu, scroll to Macro and press ENTER. The list of macros appears.
2. Scroll to the macro you want to rename and press ENTER. The macro menu appears:
Macro
Relabel Delete
Setup
3. Scroll to Relabel and press ENTER. You see the following screen:
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Macro . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
A M
B N
C O
D
P
F
R
E
Q
G
S
Y
H
T Z
I
U
J
V
L
X
K
W
P1
P2
P3
M
4. Select label characters from this screen: press P1 to access upper case letters, P2 to access lower case letters, and P3 to access numbers and special characters.
5. Press ENTER when you have made your changes.
Deleting a macro
Follow these instructions to delete a macro:
1. In the setup menu, scroll to Macro and press ENTER. The list of macros appears.
2. Scroll to the macro you want to delete and press ENTER. The macro menu appears:
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Macro
Relabel Delete
Setup
3. Scroll to Delete and press ENTER. You see the following screen, and the macro information is deleted.
Macro
Processing
The Macro Delete function only deletes the macro-recorded data; it does not remove the macro name from the Macro list.
The Duplicate menu
The Duplicate menu is used for transferring data between two UCommand-616 units and requires a special hardware setup. If you wish to copy your configuration, please contact your reseller.
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Making LCD adjustments
The Other menu allows you to:
• set the LCD contrast
• adjust the backlight
• calibrate your UCommand-616.
From the Setup menu, scroll to Other and press ENTER. You see the following screen:
Other
Backlight Calibrate
Contrast
Figure 4-21: The “other” menu
Procedures are described below.
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Set the LCD contrast
Scroll to Contrast and press ENTER. You see the following screen:
Other
Contrast
( )
Press this arrow to decrease the LCD contrast.
Press this arrow to increase the
LCD contrast.
Figure 4-22: Adjusting the contrast
Press the right LCD arrow to increase the contrast. Press the left LCD arrow to decrease the contrast. The display changes to indicate Con­trast strength.
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Adjusting the LCD backlight
From the Other menu, scroll to Backlight and press enter. You see the following screen:
Back-Light
- - Switch - -
- - Level - - -
- - Period - -
ON
Max : 99 Set : 52 Min : 00
+
_ <
<
05
sec
Press to enable or disable
the backlight
Press to increase the duration that the backlight stays on
Press to decrease
the duration that the backlight stays on
Indicates the current backlight sensitivity level.
Press to increase the backlight sensitivity level (On when darker)
Press to decrease the backlight sensitivity level (On when brighter)
Figure 4-23: Adjusting the backlight
Back-Light Sensor: The backlight sensor detects the ambient light
level, and activates according to the settings on this screen. Press the ON/OFF button to enable the auto backlight (ON) or disable (OFF).
Level: Press and hold the Hardware Access Power button to auto-
matically adjust the sensitivity level of the LCD panel to the current ambient light. Alternately press the + and – buttons on the screen to manually set the backlight sensitivity.
• Under the Level heading, press + to increase the sensitivity
of the backlight to the ambient lighting. A high number in­dicates that a greater decrease of the brightness in the ambient lighting will automatically switch the backlight on.
• Under the Level heading, press – to decrease the sensitivity
of the backlight to the ambient lighting. A low number in­dicates that a slight decrease of the brightness in the ambient lighting will automatically switch the backlight on.
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Period: Touch the < > arrows to adjust the length of time the backlight
stays on after it is first activated during use of the remote (each touch of the screen during normal use restarts the backlight timer).
When you have finished adjusting the backlight, press ENTER to save your changes and return to the Other menu.
Calibrating the LCD
Rarely, the LCD buttons lose positioning calibration. When this hap­pens, pressing an LCD button results in the adjacent button activating instead. To correct this, you can calibrate the LCD panel.
From the Other menu, scroll to Calibrate and press ENTER; the Cali­brate screen displays. Touch the edge of the screen next to the pen icon. The pen icon moves to the next edge. Continue pressing the edge of the screen next to the pen icon until all four edges of the screen have been processed.
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Specifications
53
Appendix AAppendix A
Specifications
Model
UC-616 (UCommand-616)
Display
Touch liquid-crystal display
Hard buttons
8 direct access hard buttons
Pre-defined device types
TV, DSS/SAT/Cable, VCR, DVD, AMP, Tape/Tuner, CD, AUX (other devices con­figurable)
Macro capability
12 macro buttons with up to 25 commands
Timer capability
12 programmable timer buttons with real time clock and calendar
Remote capability
10 devices with 4 pages each; 10 - 12 but­tons per page; 420 buttons max.
Transmission range
Up to 33 feet (10m) under typical conditions, 35º - 45º
Learning frequency
10 – 150kHz
Learning speed
1 – 3 seconds
Memory
Flash memory (non-volatile)
Safety approvals
FCC, CE
Battery type
3 x AAA alkaline batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Power saving
LCD turns off 20 minutes after last operation
Battery consumption
In use: 50mA, standby: 250µA, LCD off: 25µA
Dimensions
8.2” x 2.7” x 0.9” (210x68x24mm) LxWxH
Weight
0.45 lbs. (207g)
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Optional accessories
Power adapter DC 5V /1A Rechargeable AAA Ni-MH Batteries Docking Station with charging function, PC-
Interface (RS232 Serial Port) and copy func­tion.
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Troubleshooting
55
Troubleshooting
If you have trouble configuring or operating the UCOMMAND-616, first ensure that you have inserted the batteries correctly (page 10). Then check the items below.
Symptom Remedy
After learning, the UCOMMAND-616 doesn’t operate your device/s.
• Move closer to the device. The maximum operating distance is approximately 10 me­ters.
• Ensure that you are aiming the UCOMMAND-616 directly at the device and that there are no obstructions between the UCOMMAND-616 and the device.
• Make sure to learn every single button func­tion you want to use. It is not sufficient to just learn a few buttons of the other remote.
• Repeat the learning function (page 26) to configure the device. Watch for an ERROR message that would indicate the memory is full. If so, remove any buttons or devices you feel are not necessary.
• Make sure that the correct device on the UCOMMAND-616 Main menu LCD panel is selected.
• Check the battery level on the Information screen. Weak batteries may decrease the operating distance.
• The frequency range of the original remote may be higher than the UC-616 can accept (10kHz – 150kHz)
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You cannot operate a device even after configuring the device using the learning function (page 26).
• Make sure that you have correctly “mapped” your device’s remote control to the UCOMMAND-616.
• Clear the device data from the UCOMMAND-616 (page 30) and carry out the learning function again (page 26).
• Some original remotes have an unstable timing, which cannot be learned. Try learn­ing the commands from a different remote control, such as a universal remote, config­ured to control the respective device.
You see an “error” display during the learning procedure.
• Try the learning procedure again (page 26). If the remote is FULL, remove any buttons or devices you feel unnecessary.
You see an “error” display during opera­tion.
• The button that you pressed has not been properly configured. Configure the button again using the learning procedure (page
26).
Problems with two­way remotes and DSP
• Some remotes use a string of commands to trigger certain functions. This is especially true of DSP (surround sound) functions. Try programming the UC-616 with the Device turned off, or do the programming in another room. Alternately, during the Learning se­quence, quickly move the remote away from the 616 after sending the original command.
The LCD screen turns off.
• The UCOMMAND-616 is preset at the fac­tory to automatically switch the LCD off after 20 minutes if left unused. Press the Hard-
ware Access Button
or any other hard button to turn the UCOMMAND-616 back on again.
Short battery life
• This is usually caused by heavy use of the backlight function, which mainly determines the battery life (see pages 11 and 50).
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57
If none of these solutions seems to help, go to our website at
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or contact
[email protected]
Crisp Solutions LLC 2530 Berryessa Rd. #148 San Jose, CA 95132 Fax: 408-258-5371
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Touch Screen Remote Control
User’s Manual
8-12-00/UG-616
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