Harman Kardon TC-30 Owners manual

TC 30

Power for the Digital Revolution

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ACTIVITY-BASED REMOTE

Congratulations on the purchase of a TC 30! More than just another remote control, this innovative product combines all the commands needed to operate your home entertainment system into logical, easy-to-use Activities. For example, an activity puts the buttons needed to “Watch TV” or “Listen to FM Radio” together, making it simple for anyone to operate even the most sophisticated system without having to worry about which remote to use or which button to press. The TC 30’s activity-based system lets the remote operate based on the

ay you use your system, and the automated setup wizards do all the programming for you.

This User Manual shows you how to navigate the basic online setup process, customize your TC 30 to your home theater system, and use it in normal operation. If you have any questions about the information and instructions in this manual, a wide range of Help options are available on the TC 30 Web site.

Table of Contents

3 Introduction 4 Getting to Know Your TC 30 6 Setup and Configuration 6 7 The Setup Process 7 Step 1: Create your TC 30 Account 8 Step 2: Complete the Online Setup Process 9 Using Your TC 30 9 Using and Adjusting the Backlight

9 Selecting an Activity 10 Viewing the Status and Navigation Bars 11 Displaying On-Screen Help on Your TC 30 11 Types of On-Screen Help Available 11 The Remote Assistant 12 Controlling Individual Devices 12 System Options 13 Customizing Your TC 30 14 Troubleshoot 14 Activities 14 Devices 15 Remote Preferences 16 Support 16 Update the Remote 17 Web Page Options 17 Home 17 My Profile 17 Search 17 Support 17 Connectivity 17 Select Language 17 Logout 18 T 18 Trademark Acknowledgements

Battery Installation and Charging

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NOTE: The images shown in the TC 30 LCD screens in this manual are samples that represent a typical system configuration. The screen displays in your remote may vary based on the way you set up the remote for the specific component Devices in your system and the way you program any Activities. The images shown for computer screens and Web pages may also vary depending on your specific computer, its operating system and Web browser, and as we continually improve the TC 30 Web site.

Introduction

The TC 30 is an Internet-powered, universal remote control that can control most devices that respond to infrared (IR) signals. Configuring your TC 30 is simple:

. Connect the TC 30 to your computer using the supplied USB cable.

2. Install the TC 30 software on your computer.

. Follow the prompts to tell the software what devices are in your entertainment system. This enables the TC 30 Web site to send the

correct remote codes back to your TC 30. If one of your devices is not in the TC 30 Web site’s database, the TC 30 can learn those codes and add them to your configuration.

4. Once you have set the remote for your devices, you will be guided through setup for Activities by indicating which devices are used to

control specific features, such as the volume, within that Activity.

An Activity is a set of commands sent by the TC 30 to turn on the necessary devices and control them. Once you have selected an Activity, each button on the TC 30 is automatically configured for the devices used in that Activity.

Example: The “Watch Television”Activity sends commands to your entertainment system to turn on the Devices, such as a cable or satellite set-

top, your audio system and, of course, the video display used when you watch television, based on the answers you selected during the online setup process. The Activity system then assigns button functions to the correct device, so that the Volume controls the audio system, and the Channel Up/Down commands are sent to the proper source.

At the end of the setup process, the Web site will download a unique configuration to your TC 30, customized to the components you own and the way you use them.

You may return to the TC 30 home page as often as you like by simply connecting the TC 30 to your computer so that you may update the TC 30’s internal software and firmware, customize any of your TC 30’s features, add more entertainment devices and program new Activities.

Getting to Know Your TC 30

Many of the TC 30’s buttons are similar to those found on conventional remote controls. However, some of the buttons and hardware functions are unique to the TC 30. These extra buttons and hardware give you access to the special features of the TC 30.

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0 U 1 IR Emitter Window 2 Power Button 3 Activities Button 4 Devices Button 5 Help Button 6 Screen Buttons 7 LCD Screen 8 Page Left/Right Buttons 9 Transport Control Buttons A Device Control Buttons B Mute Button C Volume Controls D Navigation Buttons E OK/Enter Button F Glow Button G Channel Up/Down H Numeric Keys I Infrared Learning Port

NOTE: Sample screen only; your screen may differ.

0 USB Connector: Push down on the rubber cover to access the USB connecter.To program the TC 30 from our Web site, connect the

upplied USB cable here, and then to your computer.

1 IR Emitter Window: Point this end of the remote toward the devices being controlled.

ower Button:Press this button to turn a Device off.

2 P 3 Activities Button: Press this button to view the list of Activities programmed into your TC 30. Press the Screen Button next to an

ctivity to select it and turn on the Devices in that Activity.

A 4 Devices Button: Press this button to display a list of all the devices programmed in your TC 30. To control the Device, press the Screen

Button next to the desired device’s name. 5 Help Button: If you are having problems with an Activity, press this button for interactive help screens that will resolve issues with syn-

chronizing the status of the components in your system.

6 Screen Buttons: 7 LCD Screen: The LCD screen displays system messages, Help screens and the functions assigned to the Screen Buttons 6,

depending on the remote’s current status.

8 Page Left/Right Buttons: Press these buttons to show additional screen display pages for a Device, activity or setup function. 9 Transport Control Buttons: Press these buttons to control the transport functions (Stop/Skip Back/Skip Forward/Play/Record/Fast

Reverse/Fast Forward/Pause) for Devices such as DVD or CD players, digital recorders and VCRs when they are active. A Device Control Buttons: These buttons directly control functions of the currently active Device. The names on the individual button

names are the typical function, but the actual function will vary with the device.

B Mute Button: Press this button to activate the Mute function of the Device being controlled. C Volume Controls: Press these buttons to change the volume of the Device being controlled. D Navigation Buttons: The function of these “up/down/left/right” buttons varies according to the Device being controlled. E OK/Enter Button: This button is normally the “Enter” or “Select” function for the Device being controlled, but its function will vary

according to the Device being controlled. F Glow Button: Press this button to illuminate the LCD screen and the button backlighting. The backlighting will also come on when any

button is pushed. You may change the setting for the length of time the lighting is on via the TC 30 Web site (see page 9). The backlighting will also turn on automatically any time you move the remote, thanks to a built-in “tilt sensor.” You may disable the “tilt-on” function in the Remote Options section of the TC 30 Web site.

G Channel Up/Down: Press these buttons to change the channel or station of the device being controlled. H Numeric Keys: These buttons enter numeric values for the device being controlled. I Infrared Learning Port: When “learning” commands from a Device’s remote into the TC 30, point the IR transmitter on the remote

being “learned” here.

Press the buttons at either side of the LCD screen to select the Activity, Device or command shown next to the button.

Setup and Configuration

Battery Installation and Charging

NOTE: Sample screen only; your screen may differ.

The TC 30’s battery must be fully charged before you begin to use it. To insert the battery, gently push down on the battery cover latch on the bottom of the unit and pull the cover toward you. Insert the battery with the label side up and three gold contacts at the top of the bat-

o replace the battery cover, insert the two tabs in their slots in the bottom of the case and snap the cover into place.

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Plug the connector on the charging transformer into the bottom of the charging cradle and run the cable inside the channels provided so

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Be sure to remove any protective film covering the well of the charging cradle and then connect the transformer to an AC outlet. The blue LED will light to confirm tha

TC 30 is placed in the charging cradle,

the Remote Preferences at the TC 30 home page and then clicking on Settings.

t least twelve hours for the initial charge time. When the remote is being charged, the LCD and backlight will light up, but you may

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During normal use, the upper right corner of the LCD Screen 7 will also turn red and flash when the ba

The battery level icon on the LCD screen will flash while the battery is charging. It will show a full battery level indication when charging is complete.

ou may run the cable out through either the bottom or the top of the cradle.

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the TC 30 will remind you when the battery power is low, with a message on the LCD screen.The battery indicator in

You may change the setting to turn this beep off by clicking on

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