Universal Electronics C6 User Manual

URC-1059

OWNER’S MANUAL

KAMELEON™-C6 TOUCHSCREEN REMOTE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2Table of Contents

KAMELEON-C6 REMOTE

STEP 01

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

STEP 02

Kameleon-C6 Remote

Keypad Overv iew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Keypad Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10

Preprogrammed Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

STEP 03

Programming Your Kameleon-C6 Remote . . . . .11

Searching for Your Device’s Manufacturer Code 12

Manufacturer Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-41

Handling and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

ADVANCED OPTIONS

Device Code Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Adjusting Keypad Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Vol um e L o ck an d Unl ock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Channel Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

eating Custom Keys

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

The Learning Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19

Creating the Power Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Creating Other Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Reassigning Device Mode Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

rouble Shooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Glossar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Manufactur

er Codes

. . . . . . . . . . . . .28-41

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Your Kameleon-C6 Remote is the next generation in remote control technology.Powered by Kameleon, a unique technology that combines the functionality of a traditional remote with the advantages of a touch-screen,your Kameleon-C6 Remote’s innovative design operates up to six home entertainment devices including:

Uni que screens identify the specific keys required to operate the digital cable set-top box provided by your cable system. The intuitive interface displays only the active keys for each selected device and the device icon key animates to indicate your selected device.

Let’s get started programming your KameleonC6 Remote!

Introduction 3

Introduction

Batteries\Keypad OverviewGlossary\Trouble Shooting Programming Remote

Advanced Options

Manufacturer Codes

INTRODUCTION

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Installing Batteries

Your Kameleon-C6 Remote requires batteries. Four AAA alkaline batteries are included so you can immediately enjoy your Kameleon-C6 Remote.

ABOUT REPLACING BATTERIES

• Use only new batteries of the required size and recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries,different types of batteries (e.g.standard, alkaline or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

• If you do not plan to use the remote for an extended period of time,remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

• Do not burn or bury them.

Replace your batteries when one of the following conditions occurs:

• The bottom segment of the IR indicator blinks 5 times after each keypress.

• The remote no longer responds to movement.

TO INSTALL BATTERIES

1. Unscrew and remove the battery cover from

the back of your Kameleon-C6 Remote.

2. Match the batteries to the “+”and “-”marks inside the battery case,then insert the batteries accordingly.

3. Reposition the battery cover and tighten the screw.

EMEMBER

• YOUR KAMELEON-C6 REMOTE HAS PERMANENT MEMORY RETENTION. REMOVING THE BATTERIES WILL NOT REQUIRE YOU TO REPROGRAM THE

REMOTE.

• YOUR KAMELEON-C6 WILL “SLEEP”(TURN OFF) AFTER 7 SECONDS OF

INACTIVITY TO CONSERVE THE BATTERIES

.PICKING UP THE REMOTE OR

PRESSING ANY KEY WILL TURN ON THE REMOTE AND THE KEYPAD BACK- LIGHT.

• T

HE FIRST TIME YOU INSTALL BATTERIES,YO U WILL NEED TO PRESS THE

TOUCH-PANEL TO ACTIVATE THE REMOTE CONTROL.

4 Installing Batteries

KAMELEON-C6 REMOTE

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Kameleon-C6 Remote Keypad Overview

Famil iarize yourself with the unique features of your Kameleon-C6 Remote.Up to six devices can be controlled by your Kameleon-C6 Remote, as indicated by the icons on the top of the keypad.

You can program your Kameleon-C6 Remote to control your devices using these device mode keys.

Each device mode has a main and a menu screen– you can readily switch between these two screens for each device mode by hitting the scroll key. Your Kameleon-C6 intuitively displays only the active keys for each device mode.

Kameleon-C6 Remote Keypad Overview 5

Introduction

Batteries\Keypad OverviewGlossary\Trouble Shooting Programming Remote

Advanced Options

Manufacturer Codes

BATTERIES/KEYPAD OVERVIEW

CABLE MAIN SCREEN

CABLE MENU SCREEN

PRESS THE SCROLL K

EY TO SWITCH TO

THE MENU S

CREEN

FOR EACH DEVICE

EVICE

MODE KEYS

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Keypad Overview

Your Kameleon-C6 Remote is designed to control the following functions:

6 Kameleon-C6 Remote Keypad Overview

KAMELEON-C6 REMOTE

ABLE M

ENU SCREEN

IR (infrared) Indicator

Device Mode s Keys

Main Func tion Screens

Channel & Volume Control Keys

Menu Navi gati on

Macro Keys

VCR/PVR/ DVD Tr a n s p o r t Keys

TV/SetTop Bo x Controls

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Keypad Functions

IR (INFRARED)INDICATOR

The IR Indicator animates when IR is being “se nt” o r “re cei ved” . T he IR will show “o ut go ing IR”whenever a functional key is pressed.

DEVICE MODE KEYS

The TV, CBL, DVD,AUX,VCR, AUDIO are device mode keys that select the device that you want to control. For example, pressing the TV key allows the remote to control the functions of your Television. The selected device mode key animates to indicate the current device mode you are in.

MAIN FUNCTION SCREENS

Setup [ ]

Press Setup key for all programming sequences.When you press and hold the Setup key for at least 3 seconds, the bottom of the IR Indicator will blink twice to indicate a successful action.

Power [ ]

The Power key controls the same function as on your original remote.

Digit Keys [ ]

The Digit (1-9, 0) keys control the same function as on your original remote.

Lock [ ]

Use Lock key to parentally lock out channels from viewing.

Enter [ ]

Use Enter key to control the same function as on your original remote.

CHANNEL & VOLUME CONTROL KEYS

Vo l [ ]

Use Vol+ or (Vol-) key to raise (or lower) the audio’s volume.

Last [ ]

Press Last key once to recall the last channel.

Mute [ ]

Press Mute key once to turn the sound off or on.

Keypad Functions 7

Introduction

Batteries\Keypad OverviewGlossary\Trouble Shooting Programming Remote

Advanced Options

Manufacturer Codes

BATTERIES/KEYPAD OVERVIEW

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CHANNEL & VOLUME CONTROL KEYS continued

Fav [ ]

Use Fav key to cycle through your favorite channels stored in your cable converter.

Scroll [ ]

Use the Scroll key to cycle through the available device screens for the selected mode.

CH [ ]

Use CH+ (or CH-) key to select the next higher (or lower) channel.

For amplifiers/receivers, use these keys to select the next higher (or lower) preset station.

MENU NAVIGATION

Menu [ ]

Press Menu key once to display the selected device’s menu options.

Guide [ ]

Use Guide key to display the program Guide.

Info [ ]

Use Info key to display the current channel and program information.

Exit [ ]

Use Exit key to exit out of the selected device’s menu or guide.

Settings [ ]

Press Settings key once to access additional cable features.

For DVD, use Settings to access the DVD Players internal SETUP menu.

Surround [ ]

In AUDIO or AUX mode,use Surround key to change the surround sound settings.

Cursor [ ]

Use the Cursor keys to move the cursor in the program guide and menu screens and to navigate within the interactive service. Use OK/SELECT key to choose options while using the Guide or Menu key of the selected device.

Page [ ]

Use Page + (or Page -) key to page up (or page down) through menu screens and the program guide.

8 Keypad Functions

KAMELEON-C6 REMOTE

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MENU NAVIGATION continued

Day [ , ]

Use DAY+ (or DAY-) key to move a day forward (or back) on your cable converter’s program guide.

A, B,C [ , , ]

Use A, B, or C keys to access additional cable features (see your cable converter’s manual).

MACRO KEYS

F1,VOD, F2 [ , , ]

Reserved for use as “Tune-In”keys (see “Creating Other Macros”on page 20).

VCR/PVR/DVD TRANSPORT KEYS

Replay [ ]

Use Replay key to command your PVR to instantly replay the last 7 seconds of a program you are watching.

List [ ]

Press List key once to display a list of recorded shows on your PVR. Press -->| to advance to the next Chapter while viewing a DVD

Live [ ]

Press Live key to return to watching live TV.

Rewind Ar row

[ ] In all modes except CBL, use REW, PLAY, FFWD,STOP, and PAUSE to control a VCR, DVD player, or a PVR (after selecting a desired device). To record in the VCR mode,press REC twice.

In the CBL mode, use above keys to control DVR/PVR functions of the set-top box.

TV OR SET-TOP BOX CONTROLS

Pip [ ]

Use PIP ON-OFF key to switch the Picture-InPicture feature on or off (if available on your TV or cable service).

Vid Source [ ]

The Vid Source key performs same functions as the TV/VCR or Input key on your original remote .

Swap [ ]

Use PIP SWAP key to switch images and sound between the main and window pictures.

Keypad Functions 9

Introduction

Batteries\Keypad OverviewGlossary\Trouble Shooting Programming Remote

Advanced Options

Manufacturer Codes

BATTERIES/KEYPAD OVERVIEW

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TV OR SET-TOP BOX CONTROLS continued

Move [ ]

Use PIP MOVE key to move the window picture to different positions in the main picture.

Sur Snd [ ]

Use the Sur Snd + (or Sur Snd -) keys to adjust the surround sound speaker levels.

PIP Ch [ ]

Use PIP CH + (or PIP Ch -) keys to select the next higher (or lower) PIP channel.

PREPROGRAMMED DEVICES

If you have any of the following preprogrammed devices, you may start using your Kameleon-C6 Remote immediately. Your Kameleon-C6 Remote is preprogrammed to operate the following brands:

10 Preprogrammed Devices

KAMELEON-C6 REMOTE

Brand

RCA RCA RCA

Scientific Atlanta

Pioneer Pioneer

Device

TV VCR DVD Cable AUX Aud io

Code

0047 0060 0522 1877 0032 0123

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ogramming Your Kameleon-C6

Remote

The device mode keys located at the top of your Kameleon-C6 Remote are designed to control:

TO PROGRAM YOUR KAMELEON-C6 REMOTE

To s et up ot he r devices,perform the following steps to program your Kameleon-C6 Remote. Repeat the steps for each desired device one at a time.

1. Turn your device on.

2. Find your device code in the Manufacturer Code section (see page 28-41). The most common code for each brand is listed first.

3. Press the desired device mode key on your Kameleon-C6.

4. Press Setup for at least 3 seconds.The bottom of the IR indicator will blink twice.

5. Enter the first four-digit Manufacturer Code. The bottom of the IR indicator will blink twice.

6. Lastly,aim the Kameleon-C6 at your device and press Power.If the device does not respond, repeat steps 3-5 using the next Manufacturer Code listed under your brand.

7. Repeat the process for each additional device you would like to program into the remote.

Programming Your Kameleon-C6 Remote 11

Introduction

Batteries\Keypad OverviewGlossary\Trouble Shooting Programming Remote

Advanced Options

Manufacturer Codes

PROGRAMMING REMOTE

•Cable Box

•Video Accessory

•DVD

•VCR

•PVR

•Amp/Tuner

•Amplifier

•CD

•Home Theater in Box

•VCR

•DVD

•PVR

•Amp/Tuner

•Amplifier

•CD

•Home Theater in Box

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REMEMBER

• I

F THE LISTED DEVICE’S MANUFACTURER CODES DO NOT WORK, TRY

“S

EARCHING FOR YOUR DEVICE’S MANUFACTURER CODE.” S EE BELOW.

• I

F THE ORIGINAL REMOTE CONTROL FROM YOUR VCR DOES NOT HAVE A

POWER KEY

, PRESS PLAY INSTEAD OF POWER ON STEP 6.

• Y

OU CAN ALSO SET UP A SECOND TV, CBL ,DVD,AUX,VCR, OR AUD.

SEE “REASSIGNING DEVICE MODE KEYS”ON PAGE 21.

Searching for Your Device’s Manufacturer Code

If you have tried all of your Device’s Manufacturer Codes and your device still does not respond to the Kameleon-C6 Remote,“Searching for Your Device’s Manufacturer Codes”allow you to manually find the Manufacturer Code for your device. Kameleon-C6 Remote can cycle through all the codes in its code library memory until it finds a code that properly operates the device you wish to program.

TO SEARCH FOR YOUR DEVICE’S MANUFACTURER CODE

1. Turn your device on.

2. Press the desired device mode key on your Kameleon-C6.

3. Press Setup for at least 3 seconds.The bottom of the IR indicator will blink twice.

4. Press 9 9 1 on the keypad. The bottom of the IR indicator will blink twice.

5.Aim your remote at your device and press the

device mode key followed by Power.

5a. If your device turns off, press and release the Setup key to store the code.

5b.If your device does not turn off, press the device mode key to cycle through the next set of codes and press Power again. Repeat step 5b until you find the code that turns off your device.

EMEMBER

• K

EEP THE REMOTE POINTED AT YOUR DEVICE WHILE REPEATING THE

STEPS

.PLEASE BE PATIENT.

• I

FAKEY IS NOT PRESSED WITHIN 30 SECONDS DURING STEP 5, YOUR

KAMELEON-C6 REMOTE WILL EXIT THE SETUP MODE AND RETURN TO

THE PREVIOUSLY SELECTED CODE

• IF THE ORIGINAL REMOTE CONTROL FROM YOUR VCR DOES NOT HAVE A POWER KEY, PRESS PLAY INSTEAD OF POW ER IN STEP 5.

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KAMELEON-C6 REMOTE

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Handling and Car

The following are some tips for caring for your Kameleon-C6 Remote:

• Keep the remote dry.If it accidentally gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

• Handle the remote gently and carefully. Don’t drop or throw the remote.

• Use and store the remote only in normal temperature environments.

• Keep the remote away from dust and dirt.

• When necessary, wipe the remote with a damp cloth to keep it looking new.

• Modifying or tampering with internal parts can cause damage.

Congratulations! Yo ur Kameleon-C6 is ready to operate your home entertainment components.You can maximize all of Kameleon-C6 features by setting up the remote with advanced options like Adjusting Keypad Brightness, Volume Lock and Unlock, Channel Control Lock,and Creating Custom Keys.

Handling and Care 13

Introduction

Batteries\Keypad OverviewGlossary\Trouble Shooting Programming Remote

Advanced Options

Manufacturer Codes

PROGRAMMING REMOTE

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