Pinnacle PCTV MEDIACENTER REMOTE User Manual
PCTV MediaCenter Remote Control
PCTV MediaCenter Remote Control
GB August 2004
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Table of Contents
Installation ............................................................................................................. 1
Internal Installation ............................................................................................ 2
Internal Installation via a Serial Port ................................................................. 3
External Installation...........................................................................................5
Settings .................................................................................................................. 6
Select Remote Control ....................................................................................... 6
Select Hardware ................................................................................................. 6
Automatic Program Start ................................................................................... 6
Check Remote Control Function ....................................................................... 7
Closing the Remote Control .............................................................................. 7
Remote Control Button Assignments.................................................................... 8
Button Assignments for Remote Control Type A ............................................ 9
Button Assignments for Remote Control Type B .......................................... 14
Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 19
Custom Configuration ......................................................................................... 20
General ............................................................................................................. 20
Sections ............................................................................................................ 20
Supported Commands...................................................................................... 22
Special keys .....................................................................................................23
Specific Characteristics.................................................................................... 24
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Notes
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Installation
The installation of your remote control is dependent on your Pinnacle device:
If you have an internal board with a separate remote input terminal,
follow the installation instructions in the section "Internal Installation".
If you have an internal board without a separate remote input terminal,
follow the installation instructions in the section "Internal Installation Via a
Serial Port".
If you have an external device, follow the installation instructions in the
section "External Installation".
The illustrations in this chapter are only examples and may differ in
appearance from your hardware or remote control.
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Internal Installation
Depending on the model, your board may not have a separate remote input
terminal. In this case, follow the instructions in the section "Internal Installation
via a Serial Port".
In order to install the remote control device insert the receiver cable of the
remote control into the remote control input of your hardware.
Now fasten the other end of the receiver cable to your monitor or the housing
of your computer by using the adhesive strip included in the delivery
quantity.
Make certain that the area between the remote control and the receiver are
unobstructed.
Now insert the batteries (2x mignon 1.5V (R 06; AA)) into the remote
control.
2
Internal Installation via a Serial Port
Connect the 9-pin plug of the remote control receiver to an available serial
port on your computer.
Use the adhesive strips provided to secure the other end of the receiver to
your monitor or computer housing.
Make certain that the area between the remote control and the receiver are
unobstructed.
Now insert the batteries (2x mignon 1.5V (R 06; AA)) into the remote
control.
3
Remote Control Configuration
After you have connected your remote control to a serial port and installed
the board, you need to select which serial port the remote control receiver
should be connected to. To do this, click on the symbol
select the option COM: The dialog window "Remote Configuration" appears.
In this window, a maximum of four alternative ports are indicated. Serial
ports, which are already being used or are not present, are greyed out and are
not available for configuration.
Automatic serial port configuration
To automatically configure the serial port of your receiver, click on Auto
Detection: A test is performed to determine and display which port is being
used by the receiver.
If, after this test is performed, no serial port is found or displayed, check the
configuration of the serial ports in your system or perform a manual
configuration.
in the task bar and
Manual serial port configuration
You can also manually configure the port.
To do this, click on the display of the serial port being used by the receiver.
Configuration Modification
In order to modify the configuration, you can bring up the "Remote
Configuration" window at any time while the program is active. To do this,
use the right mouse button to click on the symbol
option COM.
in the task bar and on the
4
External Installation
Please insert the batteries (2x mignon 1.5V (R 06; AA)) into the remote
control.
The remote control infra-red receiver can be found on the front of the unit.
Ensure that there is a clear line of sight between the remote control and the
receiver. The range of the remote control is about 5 metres.
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