Remotec Multimedia Master Remote User Manual

MULTIMEDIA MASTER

Remote Transmitter & USB Remote Receiver

Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Congratulations! Your Multimedia Master Remote is a state-of-the-art device which delivers a remote control system to home personal computer at your fingertips.

Before operating the remote, please read thoroughly this manual. Then, reserve it f or future reference.

1.1 Key Features

• Pre-programmed with control commands of popular multimedia programs

• 3-in-1 remote allowing functional control up to 3 user programmed multimedia softwares

• Built-in remote ball for replacing PC mouse

• Hard keys for direct program functional access ( PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, L ,

R , NEXT, PREVIOUS)

• Windows OS Master Volume control and Shut down

• Easy set up

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, this is not guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. “Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users’ authority to operate this

device.” “In case of any electrostatic discharge, the product may not be working properly. The user

has to connect the USB cable again to resume the operation.”

1.2 Getting to know your Multimedia Master Remote

Remote Transmitter Unit

1. Infra-red lens

2. LED indicator/Windows OS shut down

3. Remote ball

4. Hard keys

5. Battery compartment

USB Remote Receiver Unit

6. Infra-red lens

7. Remote holder

8. USB connection jack

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1.3 Specifications

Operating system: For Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP Compatibility: Preprogrammed with popular multimedia programs, see

Operating distance: 8 metres (25 feet) Power requirement: 2 x AA batteries (alkaline is recommended)

(for Transmitter)

Dimensions

Remote Transmitter: 127 x 60 x 38 mm USB Receiver: 90 x 80 x 48 mm

Weight: 140g (with batteries installed)

For improvement purposes, specifications and functions are subjected to change without priority notice.

compatible program list

1.4 How to install batteries for Remote Transmitter unit

a. Open the battery cover. b. Follow the polarity symbol shown in the battery compartment. c. Place the batteries inside. d. Replace the battery cover.

Getting start

2.1 Remote key function list

• PC shut down

• 1/2/3 Program start

• PRE Previous chapter

• NEXT Next chapter

• VOL+ Volume up

• VOL– Volume down

How to set up the Multimedia Master Remote

• Stop playback

• Pause playback

• Playback

• Audio mute

• L Mouse left click

• R Mouse right click

3.1 Set up your Multimedia Master Remote

a. Install the provided software and device driver first and follow the on-screen

instructions. b. After installed the software and device driver, restart your computer system. c. Connect the USB Remote Receiver Unit with the provided USB cable to one of

the available USB port on your computer system. Place your USB Remote Receiv er

Unit to a free area near your PC monitor. d. You can see the Multimedia Master Remote icon on the Windows toolbar is active . e. Select the installed Multimedia program to be controlled by your Multimedia Master

Remote by double clicking the Multimedia Master Remote icon (Device Setup

dialogue box) on the Windows toolbar. f. Select your installed Multimedia software by clicking the “ Application ” box and

input the correct program path. g. Select “ Finish ” and close the Multimedia Master Remote De vice Setup dialogue

box. h. You are now ready to use your remote.

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IMPORTANT: Compatible program list:

Only the below listed programs are compatible for your Multimedia Master Remote: Windows Media Player 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x

WinAmp 2.0, 3.0 CyberLink Power DVD 4.0/5.0

Operating your remote

Troubleshooting

Q : My remote does not work at all !!!

A : Check whether your batteries are inserted properly and are in correct +/– marks. A : If the batteries are weak, replace the batteries. See “ 1.4 How to install batteries

for Remote Transmitter unit ”. A : Check if you have installed the provided software and device driver. A : Check whether your USB Remote Receiver Unit is connected to an availab le USB

port of your computer.

4.1 Normal Operation

Once you have setup the remote f or your computer system, it operates like a wireless remote control handset of your computer system. Just aim it at your computer, press an appropriate Program Key to inv oke the desired prog ram. By pressing a corresponding key on the remote to invoke the desired function. The indicator flashes during signal transmission.

4.2 Shut down your Windows

You can simply press to pop up the system shut down dialogue box. Select “ Shut down ” to turn off your computer system.

Maintenance

– Do not expose your remote and receiver to dust, strong sunlight, humidity, high temperature,

or mechanical shock. – Do not use old and new batteries together as old batteries tend to leak. – Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleansers on your remote and receiver. – Keep the unit dust free by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. – Do not disassemble your remote and receiver, they contain no user-serviceable parts.

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Q : I cannot activate any multimedia program.

A : Check if you have configured the control programs from the setup dialogue box

by clicking the Multimedia Master Remote icon on the Windows toolbar. A : Check if you have selected a wrong program path for executing your program. A : Check if you have selected the non-compatible programs from the COMPATIBLE

PROGRAM LIST.

Q : My multimedia program responds only to some of the commands.

A : You have set a wrong version of the suggested software. You have to check the

setup dialogue box and re-configure again.

BW6130 MANUAL UPDATE (Nov 1, 2004)

1) Quick Setup Guide: Please follow the below steps to setup your Multimedia Master Remote

a. Install the provided software and device driver first and follow the

on-screen instruction.

b. After installed the software and device driver, restart your computer

system.

c. Connect the USB Remote Receiver Unit with the provided USB Cable to

one of the available USB port on your computer system. Place your USB Remote Control Receiver Unit to a free area near your PC monitor.

d. You can see the Multimedia Master Remote icon on the Window toolbar is

active.

e. Select the installed Multimedia program to be controlled by your

Multimedia Remote icon (Device Setup dialogue box) on the Window toolbar.

f. Select your installed Multimedia software by clicking the

“Application” box and input the correct program path. **(Note)

g. Select “Finish” and close the Multimedia Master Remote Device Setup

dialogue box.

h. You are now ready to use your remote.

Note:

If you are not able to provide the correct program path, please:

-Move the mouse cursor to the “Start” button on the Window tool bar.

-Left Click and move to “Program”

-Move the mouse cursor to your target program then right click.

-Select “Properties” and left click

-Go to the shortcut page

-On the Target bar, you will be able to find the correct program state up path within the two invert commas “”.

e.g. "C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\mplayer2.exe",

-Follow and input this path into the Multimedia software (NOT INCLUDED THE INVERT COMMAS) and press the dialogue box and you will see that you have successfully input the right path.

2) Compatible program list:

The below listed programs are compatible with your Multimedia Remote, we will keep up-date our compatible program list frequently and provide new version of PC software in our webpage:

http://www.remotec.com.hk/eng/tech.htm

We highly recommend our customer to visit our website frequently to download the latest software.

1. Winamp 2 /3 /5

2. Windows Media Player 6

3. Windows Media Player 7 /8 /9

4. Windows Media Player 7 /8 /9 (skinned mode)

5. Power DVD 4 /5

6. Real Player 10

7. Direct DVD 5

8. Win DVD 5

9. Musicmatch Jukebox 8

10. Sonique 1.9

11. Foobar 2000

12. JetAudio 6

13. Media JukeBox 8

14. Quintessential Player 4

15. Power Cinema 3

16. Microsoft PowerPoint 2000/2002/2003

MultiMedia Remote Control User Guide

Please follow the below steps for installation of your MultiMedia Master remote.

1) Software and Driver Installation

2) Setup the MultiMedia Master Remote Control

3) Using the Multimedia Master Remote Control

4) FAQ

Chapter 1 – Software and Driver Installation

1- Do not connect your MultiMedia Master remote control until the software and driver is installed.

2- Insert the installation CD Disk into your CD Drive, and select the file “setup.exe”

3- Then, a dialogue box should pop up and tell you that you must not run any Multimedia Master Remote Control software while the installation process is commenced. Please ensure that you have not installed ANY Multimedia Master software before and click ‘Yes’.

4- Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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