Jasco RM24941 User Manual

Universal

Touchscreen Learning Remote

RM24941

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Code Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Power-on Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

LCD Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

LED Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Setup Routine and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Device Control Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Code Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Library Code Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Code Autosearch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Code Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Key Label Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Learned Key Reference Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Learn Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Learning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Code Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Learn Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Clear All Stored Learned Commands Under A Mode . . . .11

Master Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Method 1 (From Normal Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Method 2 (From Setup Routine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

TV or CD/Audio Volume Punch-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

VCR Punch-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Record Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Keypress Beep Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

LCD Touchscreen Display Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Master Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

All Power Off Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Limited 90-Day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Lost Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Battery Installation

To install the batteries:

1. Turn the remote to the bottom side, pull on the tab and lift off the cover.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery compartment.

3. Slide the battery cover back into place.

Battery Saver

Your RM24941 saves battery power by automatically turning off if any button is pressed for more than 30 seconds. This saves your batteries should your remote get stuck in a place where the buttons remain depressed, such as under a book or between the sofa cushions.

Code Saver

With the RM24941, you don’t have to worry about losing programmed information when you change batteries. All programmed parameters are retained indefinitely in the event of battery replacement.

Power-on Default

When you replace batteries, your RM24941 remote always powers on in the TV Mode. If your TV, VCR and satellite receiver are RCA, ProScan or GE brands, you may not even need to set up the RM24941 to control them. In these instances, the remote should work as soon as the batteries are installed.

Congratulations on your purchase of the RM24941. The RM24941 is one of the most sophisticated, yet easy to use, remote control units available today. With the RM24941, juggling multiple remote controls is a thing of the past! Your RM24941 controls up to eight devices, including the most popular brands of TV, VCR, DVD, SAT/CBL, CD and audio equipment. The RM24941 has the ability to learn commands from your existing remotes, and the Smart Macro feature allows multiple commands to be executed with a single keypress. The RM24941 is easy to use, easy to program, and it gives you total control—at the touch of your fingertips!

Battery Information

Your RM24941 remote requires four AA alkaline batteries (sold separately).

The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) touchscreen on your RM24941 acts as a “virtual keypad.” This touchscreen makes it easy to program and use your remote with many devices. Once you select a device key, you put the remote in that device mode and it will remain in that mode until you press another device key. When you put the remote in a specific device mode, the menu that is activated on the touchscreen will be the menu for that mode. For example, if you put the remote in TV Mode, the menu you see on the touchscreen is for the TV Mode. For each mode, the LCD touchscreen includes two control screens, and you can easily switch between the two by pressing the SCREEN key at the upper right-hand corner of the LCD touchscreen. Each LCD touchscreen has an 18-position segmented keypad.

The LCD touchscreen remains blank when the remote is not in use. The LCD touchscreen turns on automatically when you press the SETUP key, any device key or the LIGHT key on the rubber keypad, or any LCD touchscreen key. The remaining rubber keys do not activate the LCD touchscreen. The LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator light, located at the upper right-hand side of the RM24941 unit, lights up whenever a rubber key or any LCD touchscreen key is pressed. The LED indicator light flashes and beeps three times (approximately two seconds) to indicate any error condition.

LCD Touchscreen

The LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator light, located at the upper right-hand side of the RM24941 unit, lights up whenever a rubber key or any LCD touchscreen key is pressed. The LED indicator light flashes and beeps three times (approximately two seconds) to indicate any error condition.

LED Indicator Light

Setup Routine and Procedures

The SETUP key is located towards the middle of the RM24941 unit, on the right-hand side of the rubber keypad. The SETUP key is used to walk you through the steps in setting up the remote. To enter the Setup Mode, press and hold the SETUP key until the LED indicator light remains on. The Main Setup Screen will appear. Setup is used for Library Code Entry, Code Search, Code Identification and other functions.

During a Setup function, if no button is pressed for 60 seconds, the unit automatically exits from the Setup process. The LED indicator light flashes an error in this instance, and any operation not completed when the time-out occurs is not programmed.

During the Setup function, if you press any key not shown on the touchscreen or a key not expected as part of a Setup routine, the RM24941 ignores that keypress. Pressing the LCD CLEAR key in a Setup routine returns the touchscreen to the Main Setup Screen. When you press the CLEAR key, any changes made up to that point are discarded. Also, where specifically indicated, pressing the SETUP key in a Setup routine discards any changes and returns the remote to the Main Setup Screen.

To exit the Setup function and return to normal operation, press the CLEAR key on the Main Setup Screen.

Device Control Screens

Your RM24941 displays different control screens for each device. There are two screens needed to control each device. You can easily switch between these two screens by simply pressing the LCD SCREEN key at the top right of the touchscreen.

Code Entry

In order for the RM24941 to control your devices (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.), you must program it with the library code for each device. This enables the RM24941 remote to control your device with the proper commands. If your TV, VCR, DVD, or satellite receiver is an RCA, ProScan or GE brand, the RM24941 may not need any programming to control them. To program the remote with the codes for your devices, you can use one of three methods: Library Code Entry, Code Search or Code Autosearch.

Library Code Entry

You can enter codes in your RM24941 from the Code List using the SETUP key on the rubber keypad. When you enter a valid code for any given mode (e.g., when you enter a code for a TV), the Default Key Label Screen is used and any previously Learned functions for that mode are deleted. The mode is reset to its power-on default state.

To enter a code directly from the Code List, follow these steps:

1. Manually turn on the device to be controlled (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.).

2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED

indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds.

3. Release the SETUP key.

4. Press and release the LCD CODE key. The LED indicator light blinks

once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

5. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the device whose code you want to enter (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

6. For AUX1 or AUX2, press and release the AUX device key, followed by the desired device key to be programmed under AUX (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.).

Library Code Entry (continued)

7. The touchscreen now shows the Code Setup Screen. Find the three-digit code for your device brand from the Code List. If your brand has more than one code listed, begin with the first code. Enter the threedigit code from the Code List. When a valid code from the list is entered, the LED indicator light blinks after the last digit is entered. For an invalid code, the LED indicator light flashes rapidly and beeps for two seconds before going off. In both cases, the touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen.

8. Before the code can be tested on the chosen device, you must exit back to normal operation by pressing the CLEAR key on the Main Setup Screen.

9. With the device on, aim the RM24941 at the device and press the ON•OFFor the CH

key on the rubber keypad. If you have entered the correct number for your device, it will respond to the ON•OFF or CH+key. If the device responds, no further programming is required.

10.If your device does not respond, try the next code in the list for your brand by repeating the procedure starting at step 2. If no other codes exist for your brand, try the Code Search or Code Autosearch methods.

Code Search

If the device you wish to control does not respond to any of the codes you have entered using the Library Code Entry, you can search the entire code library for a particular device that might not be listed in the Code List or might be listed under a different brand.

When you enter a valid code for any given mode (e.g., when you enter a code for a TV), the default key labels are displayed on the touchscreen and any previously Learned functions for that mode are deleted. The mode is reset to its power-on default state.

To search for a specific code in the Code List, follow these steps:

1. Manually turn on the device to be controlled (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.).

2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds.

3. Release the SETUP key.

4. Press and release the LCD CODE key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

5. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the device whose code you want to enter (TV, VCR, SAT, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

6. For AUX1 or AUX2, press the AUX device key. Select the desired device key to be programmed under AUX (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.).

7. The touchscreen now shows the Code Setup Screen. Press and release the LCD SEARCH key.

8. The touchscreen shows the Search Setup Screen. Press the ON•OFFkey on the rubber keypad repeatedly, until the device to be controlled responds to the command and turns off.

Note: The Code Search starts from the currently stor ed code under that mode. For

example, if the device code list contains 100 codes and the currently stored code is 050, the Code Search starts from 051 and continues to 100 before looping back to 000 and finishing at 050. This speeds up the process of finding the correct code for your device, since you may discover some codes can turn your device on and off but are not able to control its other functions. This process allows you to bypass codes you’ve already tried.

Code Search (continued)

Note: If your device responds and you accidentally overshoot that code by pressing the

ON•OFF key again, press the CH-key or DOWN ARROW key to backtrack through the

code library. You can change the direction to forward once again by pressing the ON•OFF, CH+, LCD UP ARROW, or PLAY keys.

9. Once the device to be controlled responds to the commands, press and release the LCD OK key to install the code. The touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen. The Code Search entry is now complete.

10.Press CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

Code Autosearch

Your RM24941 has the ability to automatically scroll through the entire code library by using the Autosearch feature.

1. Manually turn on the device to be controlled (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.).

2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds.

3. Release the SETUP key.

4. Press and release the LCD CODE key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

6. For AUX1 or AUX2, press and release the AUX device key. Select the desired device key to be programmed under AUX (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.).

7. The LCD touchscreen shows the Code Setup Screen. Press and release the LCD SEARCH key.

8. The LCD touchscreen shows the Search Setup Screen. Press the ON•OFF key on the rubber keypad just once. If you do not press any other keys, the Autosearch feature automatically starts in six seconds.

9. The Autosearch sends the next code in the list every three seconds.

Note: The Autosearch can take a significant amount of time, since there

are many codes in the list.

10.To speed up the Autosearch, you can manually override the process and temporarily speed it up by pressing the normal search keys (CH+, CH-, ON•OFF, PLAY, LCD UP, and LCD DOWN keys) in both forward and reverse directions.

11. If your device responds to the command, and the RM24941 sends the next code before you have a chance to press the LCD OK key, you can backtrack through the code library by pressing CH-or the DOWN ARROW. Y ou can change the direction to forward once again by pressing the ON/OFF, CH+, LCD UP ARROW, or PLAYkeys.

12.Once the device to be controlled responds to the commands, press and release the LCD OK key to install the code.

13.The touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen. The Code Search entry is now complete.

14.Press CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

Code Identification

Code Identification allows you to find out what codes are programmed in the remote under a given mode (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.).

1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds.

2. Release the SETUP key.

3. Press and release the LCD CODE key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

4. The touchscreen now shows Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the device whose code you want to identify (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

5. The touchscreen now shows the Code Setup Screen. Press and release the SETUP key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

6. The touchscreen now shows the Code ID Setup Screen (initially blank except for LCD SETUP, INFO and CODE keys). The touchscreen then shows the code, using the LCD digits. The digits in the three-digit code are shown in sequence for one second each, followed by a 0.5 second gap where no digits are shown. The LED indicator light blinks once for each digit display. The sequence is completed once and then the touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen.

7. The Code Identification process is now complete. You can write this Code ID in the Code ID Chart for easy reference.

Code Identification Chart

Enter your codes here for easy reference:

TV CODE

VCR CODE

SAT/CBLCODE

DVD CODE

AUX 1 device: AUDIO

Tuner❒ AMP ❒ Tape ❒

AUX 2 device:

CD CODE

Key Label Options

With the RM24941, you have the ability to customize individual keys and key label segments to meet your needs. It is recommended that the Key Label Options feature only be used after you have finished programming all your devices. This feature lets you select preset key options to be shown on the touchscreen. You can change any LCD panel key except the SCREEN, LEARN keys. Any one of the available label options can be chosen for each key. You can also choose to show only the key frame or hide the key completely. com-

pletely.

To choose preset key label options for LCD keys, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds.

2. Release the SETUP key.

3. Press and release the LCD SCREEN key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

4. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the device whose keys you want to customize (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

5. The touchscreen now shows the Key Label Screen. This screen shows the current screen labels for the device you have chosen (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LCD SETUP and SCREEN labels are also shown.

6. Press any of the LCD panel keys within the current mode to select the individual key label desired. Use the SCREEN key to switch back and forth between the two screens for that mode.

Note: The LCD SLEEP, and LEARN keys are displayed but cannot be edit-

ed as part of the Key Label Options routine.

7. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

Note: If, at any time during Key Label editing, you wish to reset the current device keys to

their default settings, press and hold the current device key for three seconds. When you reset any device key to its original power-on default setting, it will automatically be saved at that setting. Resetting device keys will not affect your program codes or any Learned commands.

8. To save your new label selections for the current mode, press another device key or the SETUP key. If you press another device key, the current mode screens are saved and the touchscreen shows the screen for the new mode chosen. For example, if you have been customizing keys for the TV Mode, pressing the VCR key on the rubber keypad results in saving the TV key labels and placing the unit in the VCR Mode. If the SETUP key is pressed, you exit the Key Label Options process and the touchscreen returns to Main Setup Screen.

9. The relabeling of keys is now complete.

10.Press CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

Learned Key Reference Pages

IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot learn any commands under the LEARN, SCREEN, SETUP or any device key.

Device:

Learn Commands

Learning Tips

Before transferring commands from your original remote to the RM24941, check out these useful tips on Learning.

1. Make sure you are using fresh batteries in both the RM24941 and the original remote.

2. It is recommended that a Master Clear be done before attempting any Learning. This clears all Learned commands for all device modes. (

See section on Master Clear).

3. Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RM24941 so the IR LED on the original remote is in line with the RM24941 Learning sensor, located at the bottom of the remote.

4 The remotes should be positioned two to three inches apart.

5. To ensure that your units are compatible and to increase your familiarity with the unit, you may wish to experiment by learning two or three keys initially. Then, carry out a Master Clear before learning all the desired functions from your original remote.

6. Incandescent or low-energy light can cause interference with the IR transmissions. When using the Learning function, keep the remotes at least three feet away from such light sources.

7. When learning a key, do not release the key on your original remote until the LED indicator light remains on, which takes 2-3 seconds.

8. No commands may be learned under the LCD LEARN, SCREEN or

SETUP keys or the device keys on the rubber keypad (such as TV, VCR, DVD, SAT/CBL, or AUDIO keys).

9. If there is a problem with the Learning process, the LED indicator light flashes for two seconds but still remains in Learning Mode.

10. All Learned keys are saved automatically.

Code Learning

Codes from the Code List include basic functionality for each device they control. Once you have programmed in the library code for your specific device, you can customize the RCU900 touchscreen to include certain functions from your original remote not embedded in the preset code.

Your RM24941 has the ability to learn and store commands from your original remotes under the mode of your choice. The RM24941 can store up to 40 key commands for each original remote. Only one original remote can be stored under any one mode (i.e., the RM24941 can learn the commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, one DVD remote, etc.).

Once you have set your Key Label Options and have taught your RM24941 any additional commands from the original remotes, use the chart on the previous page to enter your customized options for each mode.

Note: In order for the 24941 remote to learn a function from your original remote, the original remote function must be working properly.

Learn Commands

Now you’re ready to have your RM24941 learn the commands from your existing remotes. All Learned keys are saved automatically. Remember, only one original remote can be stored under any one mode. The RM24941 can learn the commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, one DVD remote, etc.

1. Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RM24941 so the IR LED on the original remote is in line with the RM24941 Learning sensor, located at the bottom of the remote. The remotes should be positioned two to three inches apart.

2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds.

3. Release the SETUP key.

4. Press and release the LCD LEARN key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

5. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad that corresponds to the remote you want the RM24941 to learn (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

6. The touchscreen now shows the Learn Setup Screen 1, which displays the current screen keys for the mode you have chosen. The LCD SETUP and LEARN keys are also shown.

7. Press and release the key on the RM24941 to be taught. (Remember: You can switch between the screens displayed by pressing the LCD SCREEN key.) The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of each keypress.

8. Now, press and hold the key on the original remote until the LED indicator blinks once and the touchscreen shows Learn Setup Screen 2. This process takes 2-3 seconds to complete.

9. To learn another key, press and release the LCD LEARN key and repeat from Step 7.

10.If a problem occurs with the Learning process, the LED indicator light flashes for two seconds and you hear three beeps, but the unit remains in the Learn routine with Learn Setup Screen 1 displayed. Repeat from Step

11.To save and exit from the Learn routine, press and release the LCD OK key. The touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen.

12.The Learning process is now complete.

13.Press LCD CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

Note: Learned keys will beep twice when pressed if keypress beep is

turned on.

Clear All Stored Learned Commands Under a Mode

If you want to clear all of the Learning commands under one mode, such as TV, VCR or DVD, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds.

2. Release the SETUP key.

3. Press and release the LCD LEARN key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

4. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the mode commands you want the RM24941 to clear (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

5. The touchscreen now shows the Learn Setup Screen 1. Press and hold the SETUP key until the Main Setup Screen is displayed. All Learned commands that were previously stored under that mode are now cleared.

6. Press LCD CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

Master Clear

Clearing all stored Learned commands is recommended before first-time Learning. To clear all Learned commands, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds.

2. Release the SETUP key.

3. Press and hold the LCD LEARN key until the Main Setup Screen is displayed. This process takes approximately 5 seconds.

4. All Learned command entries are now cleared for all device modes.

5. Press LCD CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

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