Velleman VRC8DP User Manual

VRC8DP

Universal

Learning Remote Control

User Manual

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT LEGEND
INSTALLING BATTERIES
SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL

- REALTIME / DATE / MONTH / YEAR / WEEKDAY
SETTING

- LEARN MODE

-

SPECIAL MULTI-CODE LEARNING KEYS

-

KEY-NAME EDITING

-

EDITING OF STORAGE KEY NAMES

- TABLE OF CHARACTERS

- RENAMING SPECIAL MULTI-CODE KEYS

- KEY NAMES : PAGE SELECTION

- MACRO SETTING

- SETTING A MACRO WITH A MULTI-CODE KEY

- USING THE TIMER WITH BUZZER OR MACRO

- SLEEP FUNCTION

OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL

-

NORMAL OPERATION

-

OPERATION OF THE SPECIAL MULTI-CODE KEYS

- MACRO OPERATION

OTHER FUNCTIONS

- CLEARING STORED DATA

-

KEY-TONE

-

KEY AND LCD BACK LIGHTING

-

BATTERY-LOW DETECTION

- RESETTING THE VRC8DP

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying the VRC8DP Uni versal Learning Remote
Control. We are convinced that this powerful & flexible unit is
able to incorporate the functions of all your infrared remote
controls.

The unit is very user-friendly thanks to its unique design. The
main function keys are located on the upper portion and a sliding
cover hides the sub-function keys.

The VRC8DP provides memory banks for 10 devices, each
device disposing of a max. of 47 storage keys (including 6
special multi-code keys). It also allows users to store the codes
for more than 1 original remote under the same unit.

Pressing a device or storage key will display that key’s default
name (page 1 or 2). This feature enables the user to change the
name of the key at will, using a max. of 8 characters.

The VRC8DP is equipped with 20 macro memories. The unit
automatically transmits a series of commands by pressing only
two buttons : MACRO & button 0 - 9 or a device button. Each
macro memory supports a max. of 20 programmed steps. The
user can insert a delay time of 1 to 99 seconds between the
various steps (default 0.5 sec.). Some devices will not respond to
a code if the unit is warming up.

The VRC8DP is equipped with a timer and a sleep function. The
user can set the timer to activate the buzzer or a macro at a
chosen moment in order to remind him of e.g. the start of a TV
show.
The sleep function can deactivate the selected device
automatically (range 60 minutes).

Please read this user manual carefully and enjoy the
programming procedures. We think you will find this unit to be

quite sophisticated…

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A. INFRAR ED WINDOW
B. LIGHT SENSOR
C. DISPLAY (LCD)
D. DEVICE BUTTONS
E. STORAGE BUTTONS
F. SPECIAL MULTI-CODE BUTTONS
G. MACRO BUTTON
H. EDIT BUTTON
I. ON/OFF TIMER BUTTON
J. TIME/ DATE BUTTON
K. SLEEP BUTTON
L. LEARN BUTTON
M. CLEAR BUTTON
N. KEY N AME LOC ATION BUTTON / LANGUAGE BUTTON
O. TONE BUTTON
P. RESET BUTTON
Q. FLIPPING COVER

INSTALLING BATTERIES

(1) Remove the battery cover.
(2) Insert 4 (AAA) batteries. Please observe the polarity.
(3) Closing the battery cover should produce an audible click.

All previously stored data will be protected while the batteries are
being replaced.

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SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL

Press and hold the up

REALTIME / DATE / MONTH / YEAR / WEEKDAY SETTING

(1) Press the EDIT key (key "H") and then the TIME / DATE key

(key "J") to enter the current time.

(2) Use the following procedure to set the time :

Press and hold the up or

down button to choose either

the 12- or 24- hour display.

Press the up or down button

to reach the desired value.

Press the left button to

return to the previous step.

Press the right button to
proceed to the next step.

or down button to make

the numbers scroll

up/down quickly.

(3) Press the EDIT button to return to realtime mode. The device

will do so automatically if no key is used for 15 seconds.

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LEARN MODE

The VRC8DP is equi pped with me mory banks for 10 devices. Each
device can hold a max. of 41 single data (code) keys and 6 special
multi-code keys. It also enables the user to store th e codes for
multiple original remo tes un der 1 single device.

When a storage k ey is pre ssed, the displa y will sh ow EMPTY if it
does not contain any data. The introduction of a new code will
erase the current code for that particular storage key.

Place an original remote "head-

ORIGINAL

to-head" with the VRC8DP’s IR
sensor window at a distance of

approx. 5–8cm (2-3 inches).

1. Press the LEARN button to
initiate the learn mode and the
LCD's "LEARN” mark will flash.

2. Press a device butt o n (e.g. TV)
to select the memory bank of a
particular device.

3. Press the desired storage
button (e.g. button 1). The
LCD's LEARN mark will stay lit.
(The unit will return to the learn
mode if no data are received
within 30 seconds).

4. Press and hold a corresponding
button from the original remote
(e.g. button 1) until the LCD
displays “OK!”
The LCD's LEARN mark will
flash again when the sequence
has been learnt. Repeat step
(3) for the next storage key.

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If the LCD displays "ERROR" :
make sure you have executed
the procedure correctly and
then repeat step 3.

If the LCD displays "NO
DATA", this means that no data
were received from the original
remote. Verify whether the keys
of the original remote function
properly and make sure that the
two remotes are "head-to­head". Repeat step 3.

5. Exit the learn mode : Press the
LEARN button or wait at least
15 seconds before pressing the
next key.

SPECIAL MULTI-CODE LEARNING KEYS

The POWER button & buttons S1 to S5 are multi-code keys.
Each of these buttons can store 5 different codes in sequential
fashion.

Some remotes have 2 separate
POWER buttons (e.g. POWER
ON and POWER OFF). We can
store these two codes under a
single key as a toggle function.
The user should store the
power-off code in the 2nd
memory location of the POWER
key.

The device is ready to

learn the first code.

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LEARNING STEPS :
(1) Follow the previous learning steps.

(2) When the learning sequence is completed, press the same

multi-code key again and repeat step 3 to install the second
function to be memorised (max.5).

The device is ready to learn
the second code.

REMARK : If more than one code in a multi-code sequence

needs to be changed, the user will have to
programme all 5 codes again.

KEY NAME EDITING

The LCD will display the default name of any device or storage
key that is pressed. This feature enables the user to change the
names of these keys at will, using a max. of 8 characters. Refer
to the table of characters on page 9.

EDITING OF STORAGE KEY NAMES

(1) Press the EDIT button

to initiate the edit
mode.

A thin cover attached to a
hinge and printed on both
sides lists the names of the
various keys it cove rs :

When the cover is up, it
indicates the buttons for
the following devices : TV,
CTV, VCR, TUNER, AUX1.

When the cover is down, it
indicates the buttons for
the following devices : CD,
LD, VDP, AV, AUX2

(2) Press the desired

device or storage
button e.g. when
you want to
change the name of
the AUX1 key to DVD.

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(3) The first digit of the key name will flash.

C

Press the up or down button
to locate the desired
character.

Press the left or right button
to select the various digits.

Press the button marked "

" to clear a

particular position or leave an open space.

After editing, the key names will automatically appear in the
centre of the display during operation.

(4) Exit edit mode : press the EDIT button or wait longer than 15

seconds before pressing the next key.

IMPORTANT :Editing the name of a key will automatically erase

the old name.

TABLE OF CHARACTERS

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RENAMING SPECIAL MULTI-CODE KEYS

(1) Press the EDIT button and subsequently press the desired

special multi-code button once (e.g. S1).

(2) Use STEP 3 of "Editing of Storage Key Names" in order to

select the character or number in question.

(3) When the last character has been entered : press the same

special multi-code button again to edit the key name in

memory location n°2, etc. (max. 5 memory locations).

(4) Press the EDIT button to return to the realtime mode when

you are done.

KEY NAMES : PAGE SELECTION

Press the language button (button N) to select the name on page
1 or 2 for a particular key (the default language is ENGLISH). We
recommend that the user store his personal names for the keys
on page 2 : editing the default names on page 1 will erase them
permanently.

MACRO SETTING

The VRC8DP is equipped with 20 macro memories and
automatically transmits a series of commands by pressing just
two buttons : either MACRO & button 0 - 9 or MACRO & a
device button. Each macro memory supports a max. of 20
programmed steps. The user can insert a delay time of 1 to 99
seconds in between steps (accuracy : 0.5 seconds). Some
devices will not respond to certain commands when warming up.

Here is an example of how to programme a macro :

(1) Turn on the TV.
(2) Select the video input at the back of your TV.
(3) Switch on the LD.
(4) Open the device drawer of the LD… etc.
(5) Switch on the AV processor's amplifier (delay 5 seconds).
(6) Select the AV's input or output source.

Press the LEARN and then the MACRO button to engage the
MACRO LEARNING MODE. The LCD will display "MACRO ?"
and the user should enter 0-9 or press a device button.

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Select button 0-9 or

device button.

Step 5:Press the

POWER button.

Step 1:Press

the TV button.

Step 2:Press the

POWER button.

Step 3:Press the

TV / VIDEO button.

Step 4:Press the

LD button.

Step 6:Press the

OPEN button.

Step 7:Press the

AV button.

Step 8:Press the POWER

button & hold for 5 sec.

(displayed delay time is "05").

Step 9:Press the

AUDIO MODE button

Press the LEARN button to return to the realtime mode.

SETTING A MACRO WITH A MULTI-CODE KEY

It is possible to use a special multi-code key to programme a
macro (e.g. select the fourth function of button S1 : Press the ’S’­button 4 times in rapid succession and then perform the next
step.

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USING THE TIMER WITH BUZZER OR MACRO

The timer will stand you in good stead. The buzzer can remind
the user of e.g. an appointment. The timer can even be used to
initiate a certain macro that will activate the desired A/V system.

The timer has a max. range of 24 hours.

(1) Press EDIT and then the ON/OFF TIMER button to initiate

the timer mode. The alarm symbol appears on your screen.

(2) Use the up/ down button

to install the desired time

…and the left/ right button
to select hours or minutes.

OR

(3) Press EDIT to return

to the realtime mode
when you are not
using a macro. The
audible signal is
armed.

Press the MACRO
button and install the
macro : select 0-9 or a
device button. The
VRC8DP automatically
returns to the realtime
mode.

(4) Press the ON/OFF TIMER button to (de)activate the timer

function. The timer is activated when the LCD displays the
alarm symbol.

IMPORTANT: When using the timer with a macro, the user

should place the VRC8DP head-to-head with the
selected A/V system.

At the appropriate moment, the alarm signal will sound for 15
seconds or the macro will be activated. It is possible to stop the
alarm by pressing the ON/OFF TIMER button.

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SLEEP FUNCTION

The SLEEP function can only switch the device off (POWER off)
after 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. When the sleep time has elapsed,
the unit will automatically transmit the power-off code of the
device mentioned on the lower half of the LCD.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

The TV will be deactivated
in 15 minutes.

Press the SLEEP button once to activate the sleep timer for 15
minutes. Each additional press will add 15 min. to the timer.
Press the SLEEP button five times to deactivate the sleep timer
and exit the sleep timer mode.

While the time is running : press the SLEEP button once to check
the remaining sleep time. Some units have separate power on &
off buttons. In this case, the user should store the power-off code
on the second page of the power key. The unit automatically

transmits the code on page n°2 if the power key contains more
than one code.

REMARK : Make sure the selected device is activated and

verify whether the VRC8DP is head-to-head with the
device in question.

OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL

NORMAL OPERATION

(1) Select a device button.
(2) Press the appropriate storage button.

The LCD will display "EMPTY" if the storage key does not
contain any data.

OPERATION OF THE SPECIAL MULTI-CODE KEYS

(1) Select a device button.
(2) Press the special multi-code button once to activate the

function in the 1st memory location.

(3) Press again to activate the function in the 2nd location.

Press three times to transmit the data in the 3rd, etc. (max 5
memorised functions).

MACRO OPERATION

(1) Press the MACRO button. The LCD will show "MACRO ?"

and the user has to wait 2 seconds before entering the
desired macro number (0 - 9) or pressing the device button
in question.

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IMPORTANT : When MACRO is pressed, the user should place

the unit head-to-head with the selected A/V
systems.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

CLEARING STORED DATA

When CLEAR is pressed, the LCD will show "CLEAR ?". There
are 3 ways of clearing stored data.

(a) Clearing a device bank - press a device button to clear all

data for a particular device.

(b) Clearing a storage key - press a storage button to clear the

memory of that key.

(c) Clearing a macro memory – press the MACRO button and

then 0 - 9 or a device button to clear a mac ro memor y .

The unit will automatically exit the CLEARING MODE if no button
is pressed within 15 seconds.

KEY-TONE

Pressing the KEY-TONE button toggles between the
activation/deactivation of the key-tone function. The key-tone is
activated when the LCD displays the

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KEY AND LCD BACK LIGHTING

The VRC8DP is equipped with an automatic light sensing
function. When it is (getting) dark, the back light of the keys and
the LCD will come on for 6 seconds whenever the pad is used.

BATTERY-LOW DETECTION

Replace the batteries when the battery-low symbol is displayed.

Battery-low symbol
stays lit --- tells the user

that the batteries are low
and need to be
replaced. If the batteries
are low, the unit will still
operate but the KEY

BACK LIGHTING

function will be disabled
in order to save power.

Battery low symbol
flashes --- the unit will

lock all functions until
the batteries have been
replaced.

RESETTING THE VRC8DP

Press the RESET button to reset the unit. The RESET button
does not erase previously stored data, but the clock and the
calendar will have to be set again.

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