Sunwave Tech 3815, SRC-3810 User Manual

SRC-3810/3815
Touch Screen Remote Control
User Manual
031021
Preface
About this manual
This manual is designed to make using the SRC-3810/3815 Touch Screen Remote Control as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Copyright
© Copyright 2003
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introducing the SRC-3810/3815.................................. 1
SRC-3810/3815 Features ............................................................. 1
Unpacking the SRC-3810/3815 .................................................. 2
Identifying Components............................................................. 3
Chapter 2 - Getting Started............................................................. 5
Installing IR-extender ................................................................... 5
Installing Batteries ........................................................................ 5
Battery Indicator .................................................................. 5
Battery Tips and Precautions.............................................. 6
About the Touch Screen ............................................................ 7
Turning the Touch Screen On............................................. 7
Touch Screen Precautions.................................................. 7
Touch Screen Buttons.......................................................... 8
Using Hard Keys............................................................................ 8
Entering the Setup Menus .......................................................... 8
Navigating the Setup Menus ............................................. 9
Chapter 3 - Setting Up the SRC-3810/3815 .................................. 11
Device Menu .............................................................................. 11
Creating a New Device.................................................... 12
Re-Labeling Devices.......................................................... 13
Setting RF Address ( SRC-3815) ....................................... 14
Deleting Devices................................................................ 16
Code Menu ................................................................................ 17
Using Pre-Code to Program Devices .............................. 18
Using Code Learning Mode ............................................. 20
Erasing Key Codes ............................................................. 22
Erasing Device Codes ....................................................... 23
Debugging Device Codes ............................................... 24
LCD Layout ................................................................................. 26
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Using Macros .............................................................................. 27
Creating a New Macro .................................................... 28
Deleting a Macro .............................................................. 30
Viewing a Macro ............................................................... 31
Setting QUICK CHs..................................................................... 32
Setting a QUICK CH ........................................................... 32
Deleting a QUICK CH ........................................................ 33
Relabeling a QUICK CH .................................................... 34
Using the Transmission Feature ................................................ 35
Miscellaneous Menus................................................................ 36
Setting the Date and Time ............................................... 37
Setting the Power Down Time.......................................... 38
Setting the Backlight On Time.......................................... 38
Setting the Beep Signal..................................................... 39
Checking the Version Number ........................................ 40
Resetting the SRC-3810/3815 to Factory Defaults ................ 40
Chapter 4 - Controlling Devices.................................................... 42
Selecting a Device to Control ................................................. 42
Alternating Touch Screen Pages............................................. 43
Viewing the Macro Key ............................................................ 43
Using the QUICK CH Buttons .................................................... 44
Controlling Devices ................................................................... 45
Using the AUX Key ..................................................................... 45
Appendix A - Specifications.......................................................... 46
Appendix B - Accessories..............................................................47
Appendix C – Troubleshooting ......................................................49
Troubleshooting Tables ............................................................. 49
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Chapter 1 - Introducing the SRC-3810/3815
Congratulations on your purchase of the SRC­3810/3815 Touch-Screen Remote Control. The SRC­3810/3815 is a digital universal remote control that is easy to use, enabling you to control all of your electronic devices equipped with an infrared (IR) remote or RF (SRC-3815) remote model with transmission IR-extender SEL-6000. The SRC-3810/3815 uses a Touch Screen panel and control buttons and is simple to use. Simply select a device and the appropriate screen appears. You can control up to sixteen devices, including VCRs, DVDs, TVs, and satellite dishes.
The SRC-3810/3815 is easy to set up. You can quickly configure each device in your household or office using the innovative “learning eye” feature. In addition, the advanced macro function enables you to initiate a chain of up to 60 commands with the touch of a single button.
Convenient and easy to use, the SRC-3810/3815 provides you with a complete central control solution.
This manual helps you learn how to use the advanced features of the SRC-3810/3815. It does not explain how to use the functions for your devices. Please refer to your device user's manual for information related to your device.
SRC-3810/3815 Features
The following list identifies the SRC-3810/3815’s key features.
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SRC-3815 can Choose of IR (direct to device) or RF ( to IR-extender to device) signal transmission.
Lost remote finder button – activates beep to locate when lost (SRC-3815 with SEL-6000 IR-extender).
Large Touch Screen display
Macro sequence function—each macro can store 60
commands
Controls up to 16 devices including DVDs, TVs, Satellite Receivers, VCRs and CDs
Learns the IR codes from your existing remote controls to quickly set up devices.
Pre-programmed manufacturer’s codes for many models.
User programmable buttons for each device include 6 hardware buttons, the device key and 42 soft buttons.
Optional PC Interface for connection to a personal computer.
Unpacking the SRC-3810/3815
After you have unpacked the SRC-3810/3815, check the contents to make sure the following items are included.
SRC-3810 SRC-3815
This User’s Manual This User’s Manual
Pre-programmed Code List Pre-programmed Code List
SEL-6000 IR-extender
IR blaster cable
AC adapter
If any of the above items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw the shipping carton away in case you need to ship your SRC-3810/3815.
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Identifying Components
Identifying Components
Refer to the following illustration to identify the components of the SRC-3810/3815.
Infrared Eye: point the infrared eye at the device you want to operate.
Light Sensor: detects ambient light to automatically set the LCD panel backlight.
QUICK CH: enables you to group channel types for easy access.
LCD: backlit LCD emulates the hard key controls, and provides a user interface for the SRC-3810/3815.
Touch Screen: enables you to change channels, configure the SRC-3810/3815, create macros, and more.
Backlight: press this button to turn on the LCD backlight.
Hard Key: these buttons enable you to turn the controlled devices on and off, change channels, and adjust or mute the audio volume.
Page/Date: press this button to browse through the device screens. Press and hold this button to display the date and time.
Device Keys: press these buttons to display remote control screens for the devices listed.
Learning Eye: point your device's remote control at the learning eye to enable the SRC-3810/3815 to learn your device's infrared codes.
Infrared Eye
Light Sensor
Quick Channel
LCD
Touch Screen
Backlight
Hard Key
Page/Date
Device Keys
Learning Eye
Figure 1: Front View
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IR Out jack – Connect the IR
blaster cable to this jack to operate a specific device.
IR-extender address setting
Set the RF address of the IR­extender by selecting and address number between 0 ~ 9.
AC adapter
into jack and then into AC outlet.
Remote Locator Button
Press locator button to call remote control to make beep signal and locate the remote.
(Only for SRC-3815)
Infrared Emitter
signal, aim at equipment.
– Plug AC adapter
– Sends IR
IR Blaster Cable – attach directly to equipment that is not within directional range of IR­extender. With front and rear adhesive.
AC Adapter – plug into IR­extender and into AC outlet.
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IR Blaster cable with front and rear adhesive
AC adapter
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
This chapter provides you with the information to quickly get using the SRC-3810/3815.
Installing IR-extender
1. Plug in AC adapter into AC adapter jack on IR-extender and into AC wall outlet.
2. Set address code.
3. Position IR-extender so that it is aimed at equipment. Use IR blaster cable for equipment out of directional range.
Installing Batteries
The SRC-3810/3815 operates on four AAA Alkaline batteries (not included). Batteries must be inserted before you can operate the SRC-3810/3815.
1. Turn the remote over, push the tab in the direction of the arrow on the battery cover and slide the cover off.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (–) marks inside the battery case.
3. Snap the battery cover back into place.
Battery Indicator
A battery icon is displayed in the upper right-hand corner near the time display:
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Battery
full
Figure 2: The Battery Icon
Battery half
full
When the batteries are almost depleted, the battery low icon appears.
When the battery low icon appears, you are not allowed to enter setup mode.
Battery Tips and Precautions
Immediately replace the batteries when the battery low icon appears.
The SRC-3810/3815 will not lose programmed data when batteries are replaced, but will reset the time.
Always use fresh batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Do not mix different types of batteries.
Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) polarities of the batteries match the diagram shown in the compartment.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat or flame.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Weak batteries reduce the effective distance of the
unit.
To reduce danger of leakage and damage, remove used batteries when used longer than two years.
Battery
low
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About the Touch Screen
About the Touch Screen
The Touch Screen reduces the number of buttons by changing its configuration for each device selected. In this way, the Touch Screen provides 672 buttons (16 devices x 2 pages x 21 buttons per page).
Turning the Touch Screen On
Touch the screen to activate it. It will turn itself off after the user-defined power down time period. (To change the time, see Setting the Power Down Time on page 38.
Touch Screen Precautions
Please read the following instructions carefully:
Tap the LCD Touch Screen gently; never use force.
Do not use a pen or any sharp object to tap the
screen. You might damage the surface.
Keep the Touch Screen dry. Wipe off any spills immediately. The SRC-3810/3815 is not waterproof; never immerse it in liquid.
Don't expose the SRC-3810/3815 to extreme temperatures. Keep it away from heat sources.
Avoid dropping the SRC-3810/3815.
Don't drop anything on the Touch Screen.
Clean the LCD Touch Screen with a soft cloth. If
needed, dampen the cloth slightly before cleaning. Never use abrasives or cleaning solutions.
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Touch Screen Buttons
The Touch Screen buttons enable you to operate the SRC-3810/3815 and your external devices. Use these buttons to program codes from your existing remotes, control your devices, and set up command sequences called macros. You will hear a beep when you press a button. To activate or deactivate the beep, see Setting the Beep Signal on page 39. The SRC-3810/3815 turns itself off after a user specified time. To change the time, see Setting the Power Down Time on page 38.
Using Hard Keys
The buttons on the bottom part of the SRC-3810/3815 enable you to operate devices as well as program the SRC-3810/3815.
Three buttons have special functions:
Page/Date Button: Toggles from Page 1 to Page 2 of the device buttons menus. If held down for more than two seconds, the date
and time are displayed.
Power Button: Turns devices off and on. During Touch Screen Layout (see page 26) displays all
possible LCD options.
Backlight: Press this button quickly to turn on the backlight.
Entering the Setup Menus
Press and hold the and the buttons simultaneously to access the setup menus.
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Entering the Setup Menus
Figure 3: Entering the Setup Menus
When the battery low icon appears or you are in QUICK CH mode, you are not allowed to enter setup mode.
Navigating the Setup Menus
While in the setup menus, press and on the Touch Screen to scroll up and down through the menus and settings. Press right through menus and settings. Press confirm settings, and press
and to scroll left and
to exit a menu.
or to
Figure 4: Navigating Menus
When using the setup menus, you must press each button within two minutes. Otherwise, the SRC­3810/3815 will exit setup mode and return to normal operation mode.
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The fallowing illustration shows the setup menu tree:
Figure 5: Setup Menu Hierarchy
The following chapter describes each menu.
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Chapter 3 - Setting Up the SRC-3810/3815
Before the SRC-3810/3815 can be used to control a device, it needs to be configured to display your existing remote control buttons and it must be programmed to send the correct infrared signals.
This chapter guides you through the Touch Screen layout and SRC-3810/3815 setup procedure.
Before continuing, refer to Navigating the Setup Menus on page 9 to learn how to navigate the menus.
Device Menu
Enter the setup menus, scroll to Device and press to enter the device menu. In the device menu, press
and to scroll through the menu options:
New: enables you to set up a new device
Relabel: enables you to rename a device
Addr : address for IR & RF (SRC-3815)
Delete: enables you to delete a device configuration
The SRC-3810/3815 includes eight default devices:
TV DVD SAT VCR
AMP TUNER CD AUX
When a new device is created, the SRC-3810/3815 automatically loads a default device configuration making it easy for you to edit the new device layout.
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Creating a New Device
Follow these steps to create a new device:
1. Press or to select NEW.
2. Press
3. Press the device key you want to use for this device (for example AMP).
4. Edit the device label. The label can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters:
Press
Note: Press and hold to quickly scroll through the characters.
Press
Press
.
or to scroll through the characters (from A-Z, 0-9, and the space key).
or
or to move to the previous or next character. When selected, the character blinks.
to confirm the
entry.
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