Revox M207 User Manual
Re:control M207
Touch Screen Remote Control
User’s Manual
Preface
Preface
About this manual
This manual is designed to make using the Re:control M207 Remote Control as
easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for
accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
Copyright
© Copyright 2004/8
This document is protected by the international copyright law. No part of this
publication may be reproduced by any means without the permission of REVOX
GmbH in Germany.
The information provided from REVOX GmbH is believed to be accurate. Any
changes and enhancements to the product and to the information thereof will be
documented and issued as a new release to this manual.
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Table of Contents
PREFACE ....................................................................................................... I
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................................................1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING RE:CONTROL M207............................... 3
1.1 RE:CONTROL M207 FEATURES ...................................................................... 4
1.2 UNPACKING THE RE:CONTROL M207............................................................... 4
1.3 INSTALLING BATTERY....................................................................................5
1.3.1 Precautions for using battery............................................................... 6
1.4 TURNING THE TOUCH SCREEN ON ................................................................... 6
1.5 IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS ...........................................................................7
1.5.1 The front side of the re:control M207.................................................... 7
1.5.2 The rear side of the Re:control M207 ................................................... 8
1.5.3 Direct Access Buttons (Rubber Buttons)............................................... 9
1.5.4 LCD Touch Screen........................................................................... 10
1.5.5 Precautions of using touch screen ..................................................... 10
1.5.6 Touch screen keys ........................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 2 QUICK START..................................................................... 16
2.1 RE-CALIBRATE THE SCREEN......................................................................... 16
2.2 DATE / TIME SETTING ................................................................................. 17
2.3 DEVICE SETTING ....................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 3 HOW TO SET YOUR RE:CONTROL M207 .................... 20
3.1 ADD A DEVICE ...........................................................................................20
3.1.1 Create a new device ........................................................................20
3.1.2 Load the codes for the newly-added device........................................ 22
A. Pre-code ....................................................................................................22
B. Learning .....................................................................................................24
3.2 ADD A SOFT KEY ....................................................................................... 26
3.3 ADD A TEXT ..............................................................................................28
3.4 RE-LABEL A DEVICE, KEY OR TEXT................................................................ 29
3.5 RE-SIZE A DEVICE, KEY OR TEXT ..................................................................31
3.6 DELETE A DEVICE, KEY OR TEXT .................................................................. 33
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3.7 PRE-CODE ............................................................................................... 34
3.8 LEARNING................................................................................................ 37
3.9 LEARN A CYCLE KEY................................................................................... 39
3.10 DELETE DEVICE/KEY CODES...................................................................... 41
3.11 CREATE A MACRO .................................................................................... 42
3.11.1 Macro ........................................................................................... 42
3.11.2 Timer Macro .................................................................................. 45
A. Create a Timer Macro .............................................................................. 45
B. Delete Your Timer Macro .......................................................................... 47
C. Re-label Your Timer Macro ....................................................................... 48
D. View Your Timer Macro ............................................................................ 49
3.12 CREATE YOUR FAVOR ITE CHANNELS ........................................................... 50
3.12.1 Add the favorite channel keys.......................................................... 50
3.12.2 Set these Macros as your favorite channels...................................... 51
CHAPTER 4 MENUS.................................................................................. 52
4.1 SETTING.................................................................................................. 52
4.2 KEY LAYO UT .............................................................................................56
4.3 CODE SETTING ......................................................................................... 57
4.4 TIMER MACRO .......................................................................................... 58
4.5 DUPLICATE............................................................................................... 59
4.6 CALIBRATE............................................................................................... 61
CHAPTER 5 INSTALL USB CABLE AND SOFTWARE ....................... 62
5.1 INSTALL RE:CONNECT USB CABLE................................................................ 62
5.1.1 INSTALL THE DRIVER ............................................................................... 62
5.2 INSTALL UPGRADE TOOLS ........................................................................... 64
5.3 UPGRADE VMCU FIRMWARE AND VMCF PRE-PROGRAMMED CODES ................. 66
APPENDIX A ............................................................................................... 69
FEATURES..................................................................................................... 69
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................. 70
APPENDIX B ...............................................................................................71
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................. 71
APPENDIX C ............................................................................................... 72
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES ............................................................................. 72
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Chapter 1 Introducing
Re:control M207
Congratulations on your purchasing Re:control M207 Remote
Control. The Re:control M207 is a digital Universal Remote Control
with smart function design that is easy to configure and use, enabling
you to control all your IR equipped electronic devices.
One of the main features is the touch screen control panel, which
could integrate the number of remote controls in one and reduce the
number of buttons for each device. The design makes it easy for you
to find the function you want. You can control up to 64 devices but
under 8 default categories such as TV, Satellite, VCR, DVD/VCD,
Amplifier/Receiver, CD/MD, Tuner/Tape and AUX.
There are more features for users to setup the Re:control M207 easily.
Combined with preprogrammed codes and Learning functions,
Re:control M207 enables you to easily configure each device at home
or office. Approximately 95% success rate in integration for all brands
of remotes verifies Re:control M207 with high compatibility.
Furthermore, you can also easily edit devices, change the LCD
appearance, and customize other settings.
Macro and Timer functions enable you to initiate a chain of 60
commands just by tapping a key. Besides, the Macro combined with
timer can operate automatically at specific times.
Although most of Universal Remote Controls have a code list for
various brands and static controlling functions, they can not provide
you with a lot of flexibility. With Re:control M207, you are able to add
or delete devices, to re-label devices or keys, and to change the size
and shape of the LCD soft keys. You can control all your devices with
one remote control. No longer will you have to search for several
different remotes!
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1.1 Re:control M207 Features
This following list identifies Re:control M207 key features. For more
information on getting the most, please refer to the following
chapters.
1. Control up to 64 devices including VCD/DVD, TV, Satellite,
VCR, CD/MD, Receiver/Tuner, Tape, etc.
2. Large LCD touch-screen display with automatic backlighting for
visibility in dim environment.
3. Direct access buttons for accessing frequently used functions
such as volume, channel, play, mute and stop.
4. Excellent learning ability with auto learning guide
5. Huge preprogrammed codes database.
6. Motion detector enables users to power up remotes
automatically.
7. Fully customizable keys, devices, icons and layouts.
8. Each macro can store up to 60 commands with time delays.
9. Timer design enables macro to operate automatically.
10. With the optional Docking Station, users can charge Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries.
11. On-line upgradeable by the Upgrade Tools and editable by the
RemoteComm software.
1.2 Unpacking the Re:control M207
After unpacking the package, please make sure the following items
are included.
Re:control M207 Remote Control x 1 set
User’s Manual x 1 set
If any of above items is missing or appears damaged, please
contact your local dealer immediately. Do not throw the shipping
package away in case you need to ship your Re:control M207.
For the following optional accessories, you can contact local
retailers directly or attend to our web-site: www.revox.de
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1.3 Installing Battery
Please refer to the following illustration and instructions for inserting
the batteries
1. Remove
battery
cover.
2. Insert batteries.
Ensure
that you
insert
the batteries
according to
the marking
inside the
battery case.
Figure 2-1: Inserting the batteries
The battery compartment is located at the back of Re:control M207.
1. Put your thumb in the battery cover slot and pull to remove the
cover.
2. Insert new batteries into the bay in the direction indicated in
the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery bay cover. You will hear it click into place.
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1.3.1 Precautions for using battery
Please pay attention to the following instructions:
1. Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities of each
battery match the polarities indicated in the compartment.
2. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat or flame.
3. Keep the batteries away from children.
4. Low power batteries will reduce the effective distance of the
unit.
5. Do not mix different type of batteries or mix new and used
batteries to use at the same time.
If you use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, please pay
more attention to the followings.
a. Before the first use, please charge the batteries for
10 hours.
b. Do not recharge the batteries with an unqualified
charger.
c. When the battery low power warning icon appears,
please recharge batteries right away.
d. Please renew the batteries immediately when its
running time left is lower than half of preliminary after
they are fully recharged.
Warning:
When the battery low power warning icon
appears, you may not enter the Setup Menu to
operate the functions such as using learning function,
adding a Macro, or deleting devices.
1.4 Turning the touch screen on
There are three ways to turn on
Re:control M207:
1. Picking up the Smart Remote:
The motion detector design will
turns the Re:control M207 on.
2. Pressing any rubber key.
Figure 2-2: Turning the LCD on
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3. Taping the LCD touch screen.
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1.5 Identifying Components
Please refer to the following illustrations to identify the components
of the Re:control M207. This section provides you an overview of
the Re:control M207. For the detailed description on operation,
please refer to Chapter 3.
1.5.1 The front side of the re:control M207
1. Light Sensor (P.53)
The Light Sensor will detect the
ambient brightness or dimness
to control the backlight whether
turn on or not.
2. LCD (P.11)
The LCD screen enables you to
configure and control your
devices on it by taping the
screen. In addition, you can tap
the screen to power on the
Re:control M207.
3. Hard key (P.9)
You can operate the most
frequently-used functions by
pressing these hard keys.
4. Transmission port (P.71)
Figure 1-1: Front view
With the port, you can connect
your PC and the Re:control
M207 with the Re:connect USB
cable.
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1.5.2 The rear side of the Re:control M207
Figure 1-2: Rear view
1. IR Port
You can point the IR port at the IR
receiver of targeted device to
control the unit.
2. Reset switch
You can reset the Re:control M207
while the Re:control M207 can’t
work properly or hang on.
3. Back label
Back label marks the model
number and the briefly
specifications.
4. Buzzer hole
Beeps signal are released from
here.
5. Battery compartment
You can remove the cover to
replace the 3xAAA alkaline
batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries.
6. Learning eye (P.37)
The Re:control M207 receives the
IR codes from here and saves the
corresponding codes. Makes the
original remote control point at the
Learning eye of the Re:control
M207 and press the corresponding
buttons to send out the IR signals.
In this way, the Re:control M207
will learn the IR codes from your
original device.
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1.5.3 Direct Access Buttons (Rubber 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, etc. Before use, you have
to set up the Re:control M207 first. (Refer to Chapter 3 How to Set
Your Re:control M207, Page20.)
Figure 1-3: Direct access buttons
Setup mode function Device normal function
● Enter the setup menu by press it for
n
about 1 second.
● Exit the setup item and back to last setup
mode.
● Enter the submenu
o
● Confirm the setup item
● Select the items ● Channel up or channel down button.
p
● Change the degree of the selected item. ● Volume up or volume down.
q
● No function ● Device power button: Press the button to
r
● No function ● Mute function.
s
● Back to the Main menu.
● Turns on the backlight.
● Play or Stop function.
● Forward or back function.
turns on the selected device.
● Open the disk/ tape
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* These buttons function differently according
to the currently selected device.
1.5.4 LCD Touch Screen
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) touch screen enables you to
configure and operate your Re:control M207 with the touch of a
finger.
1.5.5 Precautions of using touch screen
Please pay attention to the following instructions:
1. Do not tap the LCD touch screen fiercely. Tap the LCD Touch
Screen gently.
2. Do not use a pen or any sharp object to tap the screen. You
might damage the surface. You can use a blunt object such as a
pencil eraser or the cap of a pen.
3. Do not immerse it in liquid. Keep the Remote dry. Wipe off any
spills immediately because the Re:control M207 is not
waterproof.
4. Do not expose the Re:control M207 to extreme temperatures.
Keep it away from heat sources.
5. Do not drop the Re:control M207.
6. Do not put anything on the touch screen.
7. Do not use abrasives or cleaning solutions to clean the
Re:control M207. If needed, dampen the clean soft cloth slightly
with clean water before cleaning.
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1.5.6 Touch screen keys
The touch screen keys enable you to control your devices as you
would do with your original remote control. Besides, you can set up
macros, program timers and cycle key and configure the LCD screen
as many as you want.
Figure 1-4: Touch screen buttons
It is very easy to use the touch screen. You just need to tap the soft
buttons to active the specific function. As Figure 2-3, each button with
functionality is stated as below. Before use, you have to set up the
Re:control M207 first. (Refer to Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control
M207, Page 20.)
Introducing the frequently used LCD Layout as followed:
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y Main Menu
Press the Menu button to call out the Main
Menu.
n The access to Timer Macro.
o The access to the basic information
about the remote.
p Device key
q Tap the right or left icon to
change the pages.
r Page indicator. It means that there
are totally 2 pages and you are in the first
one. There are totally 8 pages in Main
Menu.
y Device Layout
Tap the device key directly to enter the device
page.
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n TV Device name (P.20 )
o Soft key in the device (P.26)
p Cycle key (P.39)
q Macro key (P.42)
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y Basic Information Layout
After pressing the icon, you can get
the basic information as follow:
n Date information (P.52)
o Time information (P.52)
p Buzzer information (P.52)
q Batteries power indicator ( P.52)
r Program version
s Pre-programmed code version
y Timer Macro Layout
After pressing the icon, you can get
the Timer Macro layout as follow:
n Tap the Timer Macro key
directly to start the macro function.
(P.45)
o If the Macro has been set, the
symbol will been shown next to the
Macro key. (P.45)
p If the Timer has been set, the
symbol will been shown next to the
Macro key. (P45)
q Page indicator. It means that
there are totally 8 pages in Timer
Macro function and you are in the first
page. There are totally 32 Timer
Macros for your use.( P.45)
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y Setup Menu Layout
When you are under the setup status you will see the icons as
followed:
n Help Guide. Tap this icon to get the setup process
information.
You can press or to read the information pages.
After reading the tips, press “ Enter” button to exit.
o Under the setup mode you will see the icons show on the
top right of the screen. The fast way to edit the Re:control
M207 is tapping the icon directly to exchange the edit
functions directly. You don’t need to exit back to the setup
menu for exchange the edit function. Every icon’s function
is introduced as follow.
Key Layout Setup Mode
o Tap the icon directly to exchange the
functions in Key layout.
Add Device (P.20)
Add Key (P.26)
Add Text (P.28)
Re-label (P.29)
Re-size (P.31)
Delete Key (P.33)
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Code Setting Setup Mode
o Tap the icon directly to exchange the
functions in Code Setting.
Pre-code (P.34)
Learning (P.37)
Macro (P.42)
Cycle key (P.39)
Delete code (P.41)
Enter code number (P.34)
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o Tap the icon directly to exchange the
* When you are adding or editing the macro
Timer Macro Setup Mode
functions in Timer Macro.
Add / Edit the Timer Macro
Re-label the Timer Macro
Delete Timer or Macro
View Macro processes
processes two icons shows as below:
n When setting the Macro processes
tap this icon to goes back to last
Macro step. (Please refer to Page )
o Set delay between two commends
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Chapter 2 Quick Start
In this chapter, you are able to know how to set up the Re:control M207
quickly without through complicate procedure.
When turn on the Re:control M207, at first you will see the welcome
greeting message shown on the screen. From now on, you formally
enter the setup procedure. Please operate by the following instructions
step by step.
2.1 Re-calibrate the screen
1. Press button for 1 second for entering Setup Menu.
2. Scroll the
press
3. Scroll the
press
screen calibration.
4. Tap the 5
When finished, the screen will go back to previous “Setting” menu
automatically.
or buttons to choose Setting item and
button for entering “Setting” menu.
or buttons to select Calibrate item and
button for entering “Calibrate Panel” operation screen for
places following up screen indication step by step.
If you want to exit from the current display, please press
button until back to the main menu.
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2.2 Date / Time setting
1. Press button for 1 second for entering Setup Menu.
2. Scroll the
and press
3. Scroll the
and press
the year column with underline and means it is ready to be
input current date by pressing
you are able to move the underline forward and backward to
target any column by pressing
4. Set up actual date and date format as you want. When
everything is done, press
or buttons to choose Setting item
button for entering “Setting” menu.
or buttons to select Date item
button for confirmation. After that, you will find
and button, and
and button.
button to confirm and exit.
5. Continuously to setup time, scroll the cursor and choose
Time item and press
will find the hour column with underline and means it is ready
to be input current time by pressing
and you are able to move the underline forward and backward
to target any column by press
6. Input actual time and choose suitable time format as you want.
When everything is done, press
exit.
If you want to exit from the current display, please press
button until back to the main menu.
button for confirmation. Also, you
and button,
and button.
button to confirm and
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2.3 Device setting
1. Turn on the targeted device for the Re:control M207 to setting the
device.
2. The Re:control M207 will directly get throw the setup mode when
you operate the Re:control M207 at first time. Please tap the
target device key in the Main Menu to enter “Setup device” menu.
(ex. “TV” device)
* Pre-code: load pre-programmed IR code from the factory
default (no guarantee being able to control all brand
devices).
3. Pressing the
press
4. Choose the first letter of targeted device brand (ex. n “S” on
behalf of Sony, Samsung…etc ), and point the Re:control
M207 at the targeted device, and then tap
to start auto searching.
5. As you see the targeted device has been turned off, please tap
or press any buttons to stop auto searching right away. Tap
or p gently to figure out the correct remote code
(Code number as shown on the top middle position of the
LCD.) till the targeted device has been turned on again. Press
the power key or the hard key to test the codes to confirm the
code. If the codes aren’t correct please continue repeat step
4-5 again to search the proper code for your target device.
6. Finally, press
or buttons to choose “Yes” item and
button for entering the operation mode.
button to load the code and exit.
o soft button
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If you didn’t get completely correct remote codes from
“Pre-programmed code list” item, or you did wrong steps,
please try the other ways to re-setup or supplement.
a. Use Pre-code function to load current remote codes.
(Please refer to 3.1.2 A. Pre-code page22.)
b. Use Learning function to learn all or part of correct
remote codes. (Please refer to 3.1.2 B. Learning
page24.)
Since now, you are able to control your devices by the Re:control
M207. For more information about advanced operation functions,
please go toward next chapter.
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Chapter 3 How to Set Your
Re:control M207
In this chapter, you can find all the topics about how to setup the Smart
Remote. Each topic has its detailed instruction. You can easily customize
the Smart Remote by the procedures.
3.1 Add a Device
With the function, you are able to create a new device for the Smart
Remote. There are two main stages for you to add a device
successfully. The first one is to create a new device in the main menu.
The second one is to load the specific codes for your newly-added
device.
3.1.1 Create a new device
1. Please press the button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu.
And then press the
2. Select the
submenu.
3. On taping the soft button, you will see the indication for the
function. After reading the tips, please press the
to the next step.
to enter “Key Layout” menu.
Add Device item by press the to enter the
button to go
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