Sunwave Tech SRC-3820 User Manual

SRC-3820

Touch Screen Remote Control

User Manual

050805

Preface

About this manual

This manual is designed to make using the SRC-3820 Touch Screen
Universal 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 2005

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by
any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior
written permission of SUNWAVE Technology Corporation.

Trademarks

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

SRC-3820 User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introducing the SRC-3820 ……………………………….1

SRC-3820 Features ………………………………………………….2

Unpacking the SRC-3820 ............................................................ 2

Identifying Components ………………………………………….3

Chapter 2 - Getting Started............................................................. 4

Installing Batteries ........................................................................ 4

Battery Indicator .................................................................. 5

Battery Tips and Precautions.............................................. 5

About the Touch Screen ............................................................ 6

Turning the LCD On ............................................................. 6

Precautions of Using the Touch Screen ............................ 6

Using Hard Buttons....................................................................... 7

Entering the Setup Menu............................................................ 8

Navigating the Setup Menu............................................... 8

Chapter 3 - Setting Up the SRC-3820............................................ 10

Device Menu .............................................................................. 10

Creating a New Device.................................................... 11

Re-labeling a Device ........................................................ 11

Deleting a Device.............................................................. 13

Code Menu ................................................................................ 14

Using Pre-code to Program Devices............................... 15

Using Code Learning Mode ............................................. 17

Erasing a Key Code ........................................................... 19

Erasing a Device Codes ................................................... 20

LCD Layout ................................................................................. 21

Using Macros .............................................................................. 22

Creating a New Macro..................................................... 23

Deleting a Macro............................................................... 25

Viewing a Macro ............................................................... 26

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Preface

Setting Quick CHs ..................................................................... 27

Setting a QUICK CH ........................................................... 27

Deleting a QUICK CH …………..…………………………..28

Relabeling a QUICK CH .................................................... 29

Using Timer …………….…………………………………………...30

Creating a timer at the SLEEP mode ………………...….31

Creating a timer at the DATE mode …………………….33

Creating a time at the WEEK mode …………………….34

Deleting a timer ……………………………………………..35

Using the Transmission Feature ................................................ 36

Miscellaneous Menu ................................................................. 37

Setting the Date and Time ............................................... 38

Setting the Power Time ..................................................... 39

Setting the Backlight ………………………………………..39
Setting the Beep …………………………………………….40

Checking the Version Number ........................................ 40

Resetting the SRC-3820 back to Factory Default ................. 41

Appendix A - Specifications.......................................................... 42

Appendix B - Accessories..............................................................43

Appendix C – Troubleshooting ......................................................44

Troubleshooting Tables ............................................................. 44

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Chapter 1 - Introducing the SRC-3820

Congratulations on your purchase of the SRC-3820
Touch-Screen Universal Remote Control. The SRC-3820
is a digital remote control that is equipped with a LCD,
touch panel and smart program. You can simply
select a device by tough panel and the appropriate
control screen will appear as you wish. The maximum
devices you can control on SRC-3820 are sixteen,
including VCRs, DVDs, TVs, Tuners, Amps, satellite dishes
and other equipments with infrared system.

The SRC-3820 is easy to set up. You can quickly
configure each device in your household or office by
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-3820 provides
you with a complete central control solution.

This manual helps you learn how to use the SRC-

3820. It does not explain how to use your devices
For your device, please refer to original user's
manual.

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SRC-3820 Features

The following list illustrates the SRC-3820’s key features.

• Large Touch Screen display

• Timer macro enables SRC-3820 to send commands

at specific time

• Control up to 16 devices

• Built in the smartest Learning program

• Pre-programmed manufacturer’s codes

• Favorite channels grouping

• Soft Keys and layout on screen can be changed

• Built in motion detector

• LED Backlight

Unpacking the SRC-3820

After you have unpacked the SRC-3810, check its
contents to make sure the following items are included.

• SRC-3820

• User’s Manual

• Pre-programmed Code list

If any of above items is missing or appears damaged,
please contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw
the shipping carton away in case you need to ship
your SRC-3820 thereafter.

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Identifying Components

Identifying Components

Refer to the following illustrations and identify related
key parts and components of the SRC-3820.

Infrared Eye: point the
infrared eye at the target
device

Quick Channel: enable
you to group channels
for easy access

LCD: stimulate
traditional controls on
key layout and provide a
better user interface

Touch Screen: replace
the function of rubber
buttons

Backlight: turn on LED
backlight

Hard Key: these
buttons include to turn
the target device on and
off, change channels,
and adjust or mute
volume

Page/Date: Exchange
page 1 and 2 each
device by pressing the
button, or display date
and time by pressing the
button

Device Keys: call
control screen for assign
device

Learning Eye: enable
users to learn original
remotes

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Chapter 2 - Getting Started

This chapter provides you to get using the SRC-3820
quickly.

Installing Batteries

The SRC-3820 is powered up by four AAA Alkaline
batteries (excluded). Batteries must be inserted
before you operate the SRC-3820. For more
understanding, the following steps will guide you how
to install batteries.

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 batteries, matching each battery to the (+) and
(–) marks as shown in the battery case.

3. Replace the battery cover.

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Installing Batteries

Battery Indicator

A battery power icon is displayed in the top right
corner of display.

Power

full

Figure 2: Battery Power Icon

Power

half of full

Power

low

When it gradually runs out of power, the low power
icon will appear.

When the battery low icon appears, you are not
allowed to enter in the setup mode.

Battery Tips and Precautions

• Immediately replace batteries when the battery low
icon appears.

• The SRC-3820 will not lose programmed data when
batteries are replaced, but will reset the time.

• Be sure to install fresh batteries. Alkaline batteries are
recommended. Do not mix different types of batteries.

• Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) polarities of
batteries match the diagram as shown in the battery
case.

• Do not expose batteries in the heat or flame.

• Keep batteries out of children.

• Low power batteries will reduce the control distance of

remote.

• Remove used batteries when used longer than two
years.

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About the Touch Screen

With a new user interface, the SRC-3820 enables you
to control all devices easily through the touch screen.

Turning the LCD On

Touch the screen or press any hard key to activate
the SRC-3820.

Precautions of Using the Touch Screen

Please read the following instructions carefully.

• Tap the LCD touch screen gently. Do not 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. Do not immerse it in liquid.
The SRC-3820 is not waterproof. If available, wipe off
any spills immediately.

• Do not expose the SRC-3820 to extreme temperatures.
Keep it away from heat sources.

• Avoid dropping the SRC-3820 to the ground.

• Do not drop anything on the touch screen.

• Clean the LCD touch screen with a soft cloth. If

needed, dampen the cloth slightly before cleaning.
Do not use abrasives or cleaning solutions.

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About the Touch Screen

Using Hard Buttons

The buttons on the SRC-3820 enable you to operate
devices as well as program the SRC-3820.

Among all hard buttons, there are 12 ones as
mentioned below with special functions.

• Favorite Channels Group Button

Press any QUICK CH (e.g., “NEWS”) to
enter control mode. Using

to browse through stored channels.
Press the QUICK CH (e.g., “NEWS”)
again to exit control mode.

• Macro Button

Display macro keys on each device

• Device Button

Enter device control page, or enter to
another target device

• Page/Date Button
Exchange Page 1 and 2 each device by

pressing the button, or display date and
time when pressing the button over two
seconds.

• Power Button

Turn devices on and off.

• Backlight
Press the button to turn on backlight.

and

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Entering the Setup Menu

Press and at the same time over three seconds to
enter the setup menu.

Figure 3: Entering the Setup Menu

When the power low icon appears or the system is
located at the QUICK CH mode, you are not allowed
to enter the setup menu.

Navigating the Setup Menu

While in the setup mode, tap and to select
desired option and tap
exit.

to confirm or press to

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Figure 4: Navigating Menu

The standby time is set two minutes when the
system is in the state of setup mode. Once time
ends up, the system will compel you to exit the
setup mode and return to the operation mode.

Entering the Setup Menu

The following illustration shows you a setup menu tree of SRC-3820.
Each main menu has one to several options. For detailed
description, please refer to page 10 of Setting up the SRC-3820.

Figure 5: Setup Menu Tree

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Chapter 3 - Setting Up the SRC-3820

This chapter will guide you how to setup a SRC-3820.

Before the SRC-3820 can be used, you are required to
configure the screen and program all keys with correct
codes.

Device Menu

Enter the setup mode, select Device option and tap

to enter the Device menu. In the Device menu,
please tap
options.

• New: set up a new device

•

Relabel: rename a device

•

Delete: delete a device

and to browse through following

The SRC-3820 provides eight default devices:
TV DVD SAT VCR AMP TUNER CD AUX

When a new device is created, the SRC-3820 will
request to load a default device configuration
first.

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Device Menu

Creating a New Device

The section will instruct you how to create a new
device.

1. Select NEW option.

2. Tap

3. Each device name contains at
most 8 alphanumeric characters.

• Tap

• Tap

• Press

to confirm.

or to search
desired letters (from A-Z, 0-9,
and space key).

or to previous or
next character. The
character will blink when
cursor moves to there.

to confirm settings.

4. You are prompted to select an
attribution for the new device.

• Tap
desired attribution.

• A selected attribution will
auto load the default keys
layout to the new device.

• Press

or to search a

to confirm settings.

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Re-labeling a Device

The section will instruct you how to edit a device label.

1. Select Relabel option.

2. Tap

3. Among default devices, select
one of them that you desire to re­label (TV for example).

4. Edit the device label.

• Tap

• Tap

• Press

to confirm.

or to search desired
letters (from A-Z, 0-9, and the
space key).

or to previous or
next character. The
character will blink when
cursor moves to there.

to confirm settings.
Or, press
decision and exit.

to cancel the

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Device Menu

Deleting a Device

The section will instruct you how to delete a device,
including the screen configuration and codes.

1. Select Delete option.

2. Tap

3. Among default devices, select
one of them that you desire to
delete (TV for example).

to confirm.

4. Press

5. You are prompted to reconfirm

the action. Let 4 numbers
disappear by finger tapping.
When it is successful, the screen
will back to previous menu.

to confirm the decision.

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Code Menu

Enter the setup mode, select Code option and tap
to enter the Code menu. In the Code menu, please
tap

and to browse through following options.

• Pre-Code: The function is the fastest way to set up a

remote control. All collected brands and
models are listed in the Pre-programmed
Code List. You are able to manually load a
code, or use auto search function to figure out
a compatible code. However, few of newest
and unpopular models may not be preset in
the code list, so you can not use Pre-code
function but the Learning Function will be
available.

Learn: To retrieve shortcomings of preprogrammed

•

codes. By key to key transmitting, the function
allows you to learn codes from other remote
controls, and it would be the best solution for
newest and unpopular models.

Del Key: delete a key code

•

Del Bank: delete a set of codes for a device

•

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Code Menu

Using Pre-code to Program Devices

The section will instruct you how to program a device
using preprogrammed codes.

Enter the setup mode, select PRE-CODE option and tap

to enter the Pre-Code menu.

Selecting the code manually

1. Select a device that you desire to
program in (TV for example).

2. According to the device’s brand

and model, you are able to figure
out plug-compatible codes from
the preprogrammed codes list. In
case there is nothing found in the
code list, please try the Learning
function.

3. Enter the four-digit code number

which you found from the code list

and press

4. To make sure the selected code

accuracy, please press Power
button for testing. If the device
could be turned on by SRC-3820,
you might take right code. For
more identification, go on trying
other keys. If code is incorrect,
please return to Step 3 to try
another code until the end.

Note: Some codes may be

compatible for several
models.

5. If code is correct, please press

to confirm settings and exit.

to confirm settings.

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Selecting a code automatically

1. Turn on the target device that you
want to control.

2. Select a device you desire to

program in (TV for example).

3. Point the SRC-3820 at the target

device. Tap the AUTO key. An
“AUTO” message will be showed
on screen while the SRC-3820 is
automatically detecting
compatible codes. When the
device has been turned off, you
are required to press any button
or tap any key to stop searching
right away.

4. To make sure the code number is
compatible with the target
device, please press the POWER

button
device can be turned on by SRC­3820, you might take right code.
For more identification, go on
trying other keys. If code is
incorrect, please return to Step 3
to try another code until the end.

Note: Some codes may be

5. If code is correct, please press

to confirm settings and exit.

for testing. If the

compatible for several
models.

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Code Menu

Using Code Learning Mode

The Learning function enables the SRC-3820 to program
other remote controls.

Learning from another Remote Control

Put the target remote control under the SRC-3820 and
point at the SRC-3820’s learning eye, which is located
at the bottom of the unit.

1. Select Learn option.

2. Tap

3. Point the infrared eye of target
remote control at the learning
eye of SRC-3820 (see Page 3)
and keep apart between 2~4
inches (5~10cm).

4. Select a device to learn codes
from the target remote control
(AMP for example). The screen
firstly will display a page of soft
keys that correspond to under
hard buttons for you to learn
codes. Every key on screen will
be flashing. If you desire to end
off flashing on that key, you need
to learn the corresponding
button from your original remote
control now.

to confirm.

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5. At the target remote control

side, you are required to press
the corresponding button as
same as the key while it is
flashing on the screen of SRC-

3820. If the code is successfully
learned, the screen will display
an “OK” message. If not, it will
display an “ERROR” message.

6. If needed, you also can tap

desired soft key and make it
flash to learn code.

Note: Each device has 3 pages

of default soft keys while
Learning. You can press

to move on next

page.

7. When all keys have learned,
please press
Learning mode.

to exit the

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Code Menu

Erasing a Key Code

The section will instruct you how to delete key codes.

1. Select del key option.

2. Tap

3. Select target device (TV for
example).

4. Tap the key or press the button
that you desire to delete its code.
Once the screen displays an “OK”
message, it means the code is
successfully deleted.

5. If finished, please press
exit.

to confirm.

or to

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Erasing a Device Codes

The section will instruct you how to delete entire codes
of a device.

1. Select del bank option.

2. Tap

3. Press the target device that you
desire to delete its codes (TV for
example).

to confirm.

4. Press

5. You are prompted to reconfirm
the action. Let 4 numbers
disappear by finger tapping.
When it is successful, the screen
will back to previous menu.

to confirm the decision.

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LCD Layout

LCD Layout

The SRC-3820 enables users to change layout in order to
match key allocation of original remote controls.

1. Select layout option.

2. Tap

3. Press the target device that you
desire to edit (TV for example).

to confirm.

4. Tap the key that you desire to
change its icon. All available
choices make a cycle will
appear one by one as you tap.
Select one of choices and leave
it on screen.

Note: Press

5. Press
press
and exit.

available icons stored in all
keys.

to confirm settings, or

to display all

to cancel the decision

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Using Macros

A macro key can be composed of a series of
commands that enable you to control several devices
at one time with a single button.

You cannot assign any of Device key, the Page/Date
key, the Backlight key, or three QUICK CH keys to be
a macro key.

Enter the setup mode, select Macro option and tap
to enter the Macro menu. In the Macro menu, tap
and

• New: set up a new macro key

•

•

to browse through following options:

Delete: delete a macro key

View: review commands of a macro key

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Using Macros

Creating a New Macro

The section instructs you how to create a macro key.

A macro key is allowed to store at most 60

commands.

1. Select NEW option.

2. Tap

3. Tap the target device that you
desire to put the macro key in (TV for
example). If it is successful, you will
hear three beeps.

Note: When the key stores new

4. Assign a key to be the macro key.
Start to input commands, and they
all will be stored in the macro key
one after another until you input a
time delay or save settings. Please
press

5. If you want to input a time delay,
please tap the number key and tap

system will go back to last screen as
step 4 in order for you to set up other
commands. Until you finish setting,
please press
settings and exit.

to confirm.

macro commands, it will
replace original data.

to proceed

to confirm. At the time, the

two times to save

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The following example will help you to get more
understanding of how to create a macro key.

Example: We set up a macro key to watch a movie.

1. Tap

key to be the macro key in order to

store the following commands

2. Press the TV device button

3. Press power

4. Press

to select a time delay (00-99 sec)

button

5. Tap TV/Video key

6. Press the DVD device button

7. Press power

8. Press

to select a time delay (00-99 sec)

button

9. Tap play key

10. Press

two times to save settings and exit

How to set up a time delay?

For example: 0 second = tap ‘0’ + ’0’ + ’Enter’

1 second = tap ‘0’ + ‘1’ + ’Enter’
10 seconds = tap ‘1’ + ‘0’ + ’Enter’
11 seconds = tap ’1’ + ’1’ + ’Enter’

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Using Macros

Deleting a Macro

The section will instruct you how to delete a macro key.

1. Select delete option.

2. Tap

3. Press the target device which has
stored the macro key you desire
to delete (VCR for example).

4. Tap the key or press the button
you desire to delete.

5. Press

to confirm.

or to exit

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Viewing a Macro

The section will instruct you how to display preset
commands of a macro key.

1. Select View option.

2. Tap

3. Press the target device which
stores the macro key you desire to
review its content (VCR for
example)

4. Tap the said macro key. On
screen, it will display a series of
commands step by step.

5. Press

to confirm.

to exit.

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Setting QUICK CHs

Setting QUICK CHs

The SRC-3820 enables you to classify favorite channels
into groups.

Enter the setup mode, select QUICK CH option and tap

to enter the QUICK CH menu. In the QUICK CH
menu, tap
options:

• ADD: set up a QUICK CH

•

Delete: delete a QUICK CH

•

Relabel: rename a classification label

Setting a QUICK CH

and to browse through following

The SRC-3820 has three QUICK CH groups as
NEWS, MOVIES and KIDS for each device. Each
device can store at most 50 channels.
For example, if 40 channels have been stored in the
"News" CH group and 8 channels in the "Movie" CH
group, the "Kids" CH group only can store 2 more
channels.

This section will instruct you how to set up a QUICK CH
group.

1. Select ADD option.

2. Tap

3. Press the target device that you
desire to set up(TV for example)

to confirm.

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4. Input the channel number you like
(e.g. 12).

5. Select a QUICK CH to store the

channel (e.g. NEWS).

6. Repeat steps 4 ~ 5 to input other
channels.

7. Press

to confirm settings and exit.

Deleting a QUICK CH

This section will instruct you how to delete a QUICK CH
group.

1. Select delete option.

2. Tap

3. Press the target device that you

desire to set up (TV for example).

4. Select target QUICK CH group (e.g.,

NEWS).

5. Tap

channel number you desire to
delete.

6. Tap

7. Repeat Step 5~6 to delete other

channels.

8. Press

to confirm.

or to find out which

to delete the channel.

to exit.

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Relabeling a QUICK CH

This section will instruct you how to edit a QUICK CH
group name on screen.

1. Select relabel option.

2. Tap

3. Select target QUICK CH that you
desire to re-label (e.g., NEWS).

4. Edit the QUICK CH name (at most

8 letters).

• Tap

• Tap or to previous or next

• Tap

to confirm.

or to search desired
letters (from A-Z, 0-9, and the
space key).

character. The character will
blink when cursor moves to
there.

to confirm settings and
exit. Or, click

to exit.

After you have set up the QUICK CH, press any QUICK CH
(e.g., “NEWS”) to open the QUICK CH display. Using
and
QUICK CH. Press the QUICK CH (e.g., “NEWS”) again to exit
the QUICK CH display.

to browse through all channels, stored in this

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Using Timer

Through timer function added, it enhances the
capability of SRC-3820 in the use of Macro. The
following instruction will guide you how to use it.

Enter the setup mode, select Timer option and tap
to enter the Timer menu. In the Timer menu, there are 9
space keys allowing you to set up. Each space key
can be set as a timer with macro keys. Before setting
timer, there are 4 options in the following for your
selection.

• Sleep: set up a timer at sleep mode (setting will be
erased automatically after executing one cycle)

•

Date mode: set up a timer at date mode (setting will be

erased automatically after executing one
cycle)

•

Week mode: set up a timer at week mode

•

Delete: delete a timer

Before setting timer, users should finish system date
and time setting. Please refer to page 38 of Setting
the Date and Time.

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Using Timer

Creating a timer at the SLEEP mode

A device with sleep mode enables you to turn its power
off after a time period. If the timer function links up
macro function, it enables the SRC-3820 to implement
commands at the specific time.

1. Tap key for an example.

2. Tap
options.

3. Tap

mode, and tap
enter the timer setting screen.

4. Edit the timer

• Tap

• Tap or to select hour

• Tap

to confirm and enter timer

or to search the SLEEP

to confirm and

or to search desired
time (0~23 for hour, 0~59 for
minute).

setting or minute setting. The
character will blink when cursor
moves to there.

to confirm settings. Or,

click

to exit.

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5. Edit macro commands.
The following steps about setting

macro commands are same as
creating a macro, besides you don’t
need to assign a macro key. Please
refer to page 23 of Creating a new
macro key.

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Using Timer

Creating a timer at the DATE mode

This section will instruct you how to set up a timer at the
Date mode.

1. Tap key for an example.

2. Tap
options.

3. Tap
mode, and tap
enter the timer setting screen.

4. Edit the timer

When setting date:

• Tap

• Tap or to select month

• Tap

When setting time:

• Tap

• Tap

• Tap

5. Edit macro commands

It’s the same way as you set macro
commands at the SLEEP mode.

to confirm and enter timer

or to search the DATE

to confirm and

or to search desired
date (Jan~Dec for month,
01~31 for day).

setting or day setting. The
character will blink when cursor
moves to there.

to confirm settings. Or,

click

time (1am~12am and
1pm~12pm for hour, 0~59 for
minute).

setting or minute setting. The
character will blink when cursor
moves to there.

click

to exit.

or to search desired

or to select hour

to confirm settings. Or,

to exit.

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Creating a timer at the WEEK mode

This section will instruct you how to set up a timer at the
Week mode.

1. Tap key for an example.

2. Tap
options.

3. Tap
mode, and tap
enter the timer setting screen.

4. Edit the timer
When setting the weekday:

• Tap

When setting the time:

• It’s the same way as you set

5. Edit macro commands

It’s the same way as you set macro
commands at the SLEEP mode.

to confirm and enter timer

or to search the WEEK

to confirm and

or to search desired
weekdays, and tap
confirm each day. When
weekdays setting finished, press

to confirm settings and exit.
Note: there are 7 cursors
represent Sunday ~ Saturday.

timer at the DATE mode.

to

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Deleting a timer

The section will instruct you how to delete a timer.

1. Tap key for an example.

2. Tap
options.

3. Tap
function, and tap
and exit.

to confirm and enter timer

or to search the Delete

to confirm

Using Timer

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Using the Transmission Feature

The SRC-3820 can transmit inner data to another SRC­3820 by the optional UART cable.

1. Take a UART cable and connect
the source SRC-3820 to another
target one.

2. On the source SRC-3820, enter the
setup mode and select TRANS
option and tap

3. A confirmation screen will pop up.
You are prompted to reconfirm the
action. Let 4 numbers disappear by
finger tapping.

to confirm.

4. During transmitting, the LCD will

show processing message as

5. When the transmission is successful,
it will show “OK” message. In case
the transmission is failed, it will show
“ERROR” message.

6. Whatever it is successful or not, the
screen will back to the setup mode
when completion.

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Miscellaneous Menus

Miscellaneous Menus

Enter the setup mode, select OTHER option and tap

to enter OTHER menu. Tap and to browse

through following options:

• Clock: set the date and time

Power: set a time period to remain power on

•

backlit: set a time period to remain the backlight on

•

beep: set beep sound on and off for all keys and

•

buttons

version: display program version and

•

preprogrammed codes database version

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Setting the Date and Time

1. Select CLOCK option.

2. Tap

3. Enter the date and time
When setting date:

• Tap

• Tap

When setting time:

• Tap

• Tap

4. Press
press

to confirm.

or to search desired

month, day and year
Month: Jan~Dec
Day: 01~31
Year: 02~50 (2002~2050)

or to select month,
day, or year setting. Each
character will blink when the
cursor moves to there.

or to search desired
time

Hour: 1~12am and 1~12pm (12

hours format)

Minute: 00~59

or to select hour or
minute setting. Each
character will blink when the
cursor moves to there.

to confirm settings. Or,

to exit.

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Setting the Power Time

1. Select power option.

2. Tap

3. The default time period is 20 minutes.
Tap

(1~90 minutes).

4. Press
exit.

to confirm.

or to set desired time

to confirm settings or

to

Setting the Backlight

1. Select backlit option.

2. Tap

3. The default time period is 10
seconds. Tap

time (00~60 seconds).
Note: If you choose 0 second, the

4. Press

to confirm.

or to set desired

Backlight function will be
disabled.

to confirm settings. Or, press

to exit.

Miscellaneous Menus

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Setting the Beep

1. Select Beep option.

2. Tap
off. When buzzer is switched on,

the symbol of
screen.

3. Press

to switch buzzer on and

will appear on

to exit.

Checking the Version Number

1. Select version option.

2. Tap

3. Tap
number of program and pre-code
(pre-programmed coded
database).

4. Press

to confirm.

or to show version

to exit.

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Resetting the SRC-3820 back to Factory Default

Resetting the SRC-3820 back to Factory Default

This section will instruct you how to reset the SRC-3820
back to factory default.

All individual defined keys will be erased while
resetting the SRC-3820.

1. Select Reset option.

2. Click

3. A confirmation screen will pop up.
You are prompted to reconfirm
the action. Let 4 numbers
disappear by finger tapping

to confirm.

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Appendix A - Specifications

Model SRC-3820

Dimension (W x H x D) 2.4 x 8.3 x 1.0 inches

(6.0 x 21.0 x 2.5 cm)

Weight (without
Batteries)

Number of Device 16 devices

LCD Screen (W x H) 1.6 x 3.6 inches (4.0 x 9.0 cm)

Soft key 42 keys

Hard Button 20 buttons

Backlight LED type

Learning Frequency 20 kHz – 455 kHz & Pulse

Memory 512 KB flash memory

Battery AAA x 4 alkaline batteries

Power Consumption

Battery Life Approx. 3 - 6 months

Operating Distance 8 – 10 meters

PC Interface (option) USB cable (SLC-2080)

5.3 oz (150 g)

LCD Off: 35 µA

LCD On: 420 µA

Operation: 30 - 150 mA (Max)

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Appendix B - Accessories

＊SLC–2080

The SLC–2080 is an optional link cable that enables
SRC-3820 to transmit data to another one or to
upgrade program from computer.

With the Upgrade Tools, it enables uses to upgrade
program and preprogrammed codes database.

● Upgrade Memory: It will erase old preset data, and

● Upgrade Pre-programmed code: Preset codes

● Upgrade MCU: MCU program only.

If you have any question, please refer to the SLC-2080
user manual for more information.

Using the Transmit wire, you are able to connect both
SRC-3820 for data transmission. Please refer to page 36
for more information.

USB cable Transmit wire

memory will be replaced by new factory default.

database only.

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Appendix C – Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tables

Problem Solution

LCD does not
show anything
when you tap it or
press any hard
buttons

One of devices
can not be
controlled

An “ERROR”
message is
displayed on
screen while the
Learning function
is in progress

1. Batteries may be dead. Renew
batteries with 4 x AAA alkaline
batteries.

2. Check the batteries if they are
properly installed.

1. Make sure that you turn on the
control screen of device on SRC-

3820.

2. Move closer to the target device. The

maximum operating distance is
approximately 30 feet.

3. Ensure that the SRC-3820 is aiming at
the target device, and there is no
obstruction between remote and the
target device.

4. Ensure that the SRC-3820 has codes
inside for the target device.

1. Make sure you press each hard
button of original remote at least over
2 seconds.

2. Make sure the original remote would
aim at learning eye of SRC-3820
straightly.

3. Keep 2~4 inches (5~10 cm) apart
between SRC-3820 and the original
remote.

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Problem Solution

Troubleshooting Tables

An “ERROR”
message is
displayed while
operating

“REC” key can not
be used

The code can not
be learned
successfully

1. There is no code in the key or button.

1. For safety issue, the SRC-3820 requests
users to tap “REC” key over 2 seconds
at least.

1. Make sure the SRC-3820 and original
remote renew batteries.

2. Make sure you press each hard
button of original remote at least over
2 seconds.

3. Make sure the original remote would
aim at learning eye of SRC-3820
straightly.

4. Keep 2~4 inches (5~10 cm) apart
between SRC-3820 and the original
remote.

5. Do not learn near an incandescent
lamp.

6. Memory capacity is full.

7. Make sure the original device is using

IR system.

A button stores
two or more
codes

When you enter
a code number
but coming out
an “ERROR”
message

1. In SRC-3820, you should store each
code to individual key by learning.

1. The code number doesn’t exist in the
code list.

2. The code number doesn’t belong
to the attribution same with your
target device.

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