INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
URC-2
PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROLLER
INTRODUCTION
The URC-2 is a highly sophisticated learning remote, capable of storing single
or macro IR commands on each of 8 banks (or layers) of 48 keys. Unlike most
learning remotes, the bank (source) keys, in addition to selecting the desired
source, are capable of storing macro commands. This permits an immediate
response of the source or system to a single key press. The URC-2 will send
any required number of commands in sequences (macros) from any desired
key for control of extensive A/V systems (limited only by memory). Lighted
keypad panel comes on with any motion or key press and, to conserve batteries,
goes off after 6 seconds of inactivity. The lighted panel can also be deactivated
(and reactivated) at will, to further extend battery life.
FEATURE SUMMARY
The needs of the professional A/V installer were seriously taken into consideration in the design of the URC-2, as the following features list will attest.
However, its ease of programming for basic A/V systems makes it well suited
for small systems as well.
• 8 Source (bank) keys with LED status indicators.
• Programming & battery condition LED indicator.
• 40 Function (operational) keys.
• All 48 keys illuminate for ease of night viewing.
• Auto wake-up with motion always lights up the last active Source LED.
• Auto sleep & wake-up of keypad lighting conserves battery power.
Fig. 1
• Programming can be accomplished on the unit itself or by using Xantech's DD4 Dragon Drop-IR™
®
Windows
based PC program (optional).
• COM Port (RS232 compatible) permits cloning of programmed contents to other URC-2's. It also permits
transfer of programming from DD4 Dragon Drop-IR™ (optional).
• Programming system is similar to Xantech's Smart Pad
keypads.
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• Programming functions include; single or sequenced (macro) commands, delays, delete and step editing
(with insert and delete).
• Additional advanced functions available only with optional DD4 Dragon Drop-IR™ software include;
tiering, cursor shift, punch, copy, paste, changeable code groups, adjustable sleep timeout, bank track
programming and PC back-up of programmed contents. Also, a Smart Pad
project may be dumped to
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a URC-2 and the easily carried URC-2 then used to download the project to all desired Smart Pad3's in
the various rooms.
• Super Cap back-up preserves memory (for more than 8 hours) when changing batteries.
Controllers
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KEYPAD DESCRIPTIONS
The following are descriptions for the various keys and LED's.
Sending & Learning IR Window
3-Color Status LED
for IR Programming &
Battery Low Indication
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Source (bank) Keys.
For selecting
desired Source
along with related
function keys.
T/V Function Key.
For TV/VCR selection.
10 Numeric Function
Keys. Use for direct
access of channels,
presets, discs, tracks,
etc.
Cursor Function Key
cluster. Use for sources
that have menu driven
on-screen displays,
such as TV's, SAT's,
etc. Also use for CD,
TAPE, etc. commands.
NOTE: The printed lettering
to designate function on
each key is for your
convenience. Any
command you wish may be
stored under any key.
TV VCR SAT CBL
DVD TNR CD AUX
POWER
1
MUTE
T/V
2
3
VOL
VOL
456
89
7
ENTER
REW FF
PR.CH
0
PAUSE
SEL
PLAY
STOP
ABCD
CH
CH
MENUGUIDE
INFOEXIT
Source Key LED
Indicators. Light up
with selected Source
and blink when sending
IR commands.
POWER, MUTE, VOL(up),
VOL(down) Function Keys
(usually common to all
Sources).
CHannel (up), CHannel
(down) Function Keys.
For TV, SAT, AM/FM, etc.
sequential channel changing.
PR.CH Function Key.
For previously viewed
channel command of
TV's, SAT's, etc.
Programming & Custom
Use Keys. Select from the
6 supplied Overlays (below)
for Programming and
Customized Applications.
#6
Blank
Overlay
#1 #2
PGM CANCEL DEL XFER
SEQ DELAY EDIT STEP
Programming
Overlay
2
REAR CENTER DELAY SUB
SURR MODE SLEEP TEST
Surround Sound
Overlay
#3 #4 #5
DRAPE
DRAPE
1
Scene Control
LIGHTS1LIGHTS
2
Overlay
ON ON
OFF OFF
TREB BASS BAL
2
OFF GLOBAL OFF ON
Audio Functions
MUTE MUTE
Overlay
PIP CH FREEZE
OFF
DISP SWAP SLEEP MODE
TV Functions
Overlay
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QUICK START
Perform the following basic steps to begin using the URC-2 immediately.
Installing Batteries
1. Turn the unit over and remove the battery cover. Press the cover Tab in the direction of the arrow on
Tab and lift up. See Fig. 3.
Press in direction of
arrow on tab and lift up.
Back Side
of URC-2
Battery CoverTab
Batteries
Installed
Be sure to observe
correct polaity!
Battery Cover
(removed)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
2. Install 4 “AAA” Batteries (Alkaline recommended). Refer to Fig. 4. Be careful to observe correct polarity
for each battery as shown and as marked on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall battery cover.
Teaching Single IR Commands
1. Place the URC-2 and the "teaching" remote on a flat
surface, facing each other as shown in Fig. 5.
2. Place the Programming Overlay #1 (supplied) over the
"Teaching" Remote
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bottom three rows of keys on the URC-2. Refer to Figs.
2 & 6. NOTE: Do not remove the adhesive backing from
this overlay for permanent attachment unless you have no
intention of using the other overlays in the future.
0 to 2 inches
3. Press and release the PGM Key & any desired Source
both at the same time. Refer to Fig. 6.
Key
(0 to 50 mm)
Fig. 5
The Status LED will blink Green and the Source LED will
be steady Red.
4. Press and release a Source Key twice (or a Function Key once for
the selected source) under which you wish to place an IR command.
The Status LED will be a steady Green, waiting for an IR signal.
NOTE: It is necessary to press different Source Keys twice, once to
select the bank, the next to select it as a key to learn IR data.
5. Press briefly the desired key on the "Teaching" Remote.
The URC-2 Status LED will blink Amber briefly, indicating the
command was learned, then blink Green, waiting for your choice of
another key.
NOTES:
a) If the Status LED blinks Red two times, then steady Green, an
errror has occurred and the command has not been learned.
When this happens, simply repeat step 5, but this time vary the
distance and/or the length of time you press the key on the
"Teaching" Remote.
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Status LED
will blink
Green
Press and
Release the
PGM and a
Source Key
simultaneously
to enter the
Program Mode
(single
commands
per key).
Programming
Overlay used
(#1)
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TV VCR SAT CBL
DVD TNR CD AUX
POWER
MUTE
T/V
VOL
89
PR.CH
0
PAUSE
SEL
PLAY
STOP
VOL
CH
CH
MENUGUIDE
INFOEXIT
123
456
7
ENTER
REW FF
PGM CANCEL DEL XFER
ABCD
SEQ DELAY EDIT STEP
Fig. 6
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b) If you allow more than 30 seconds to elapse between key presses, the URC-2 will automatically
leave the Program Mode (enters Sleep Mode).
If this occurs, simply repeat steps 3 through 5.
6. Pick another key and repeat steps 4 and 5 for all commands you wish the URC-2 to learn.
7. When finished, press CANCEL and the active Source Key
simultaneously to leave the Program Mode
(or allow it to time out by waiting 30 seconds). Refer to Fig. 7.
You may now test the newly learned commands by pressing the keys
you programmed.
When you press a key with a stored command, the active Source LED
will blink indicating transmission of the command. No blinking will occur
when keys are pressed that do not have commands.
Deleting Commands
If a command does not work, or you wish to change a command for any
reason, proceed as follows:
8. Simply repeat steps 4 and 5. This will "write over" the original
command, replacing it with the new.
If you wish to delete a command from a key or from a number of keys,
proceed as follows:
9. Press DEL and a Source Key
simultaneously. This puts you in the
Delete Mode. The Status LED will blink Red.
Status LED
will go off
Press and
Release the
CANCEL Key
and the active
Source Key
simultaneously
to leave the
Program Mode
TV VCR SAT CBL
DVD TNR CD AUX
POWER
2
1
456
89
7
ENTER
0
REW FF
PGM CANCEL DEL XFER
10. Press the key you wish to delete.
ABCD
The Status LED will blink Amber briefly, indicating the command
SEQ DELAY EDIT STEP
was deleted, then blink Red, waiting for your choice of another key.
11. Repeat step 10 for all keys you wish to delete.
12. When finished, press CANCEL and the active Source Key
simultaneously to leave the Delete Mode
Fig. 7
(or allow it to time out by waiting 30 seconds).
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MUTE
T/V
VOL
VOL
3
CH
CH
PR.CH
MENUGUIDE
PAUSE
SEL
PLAY
INFOEXIT
STOP
PROGRAMMING SEQUENCES (Macros)
You can teach more than one IR command per key by using the Sequence Programming feature. This
permits several commands to be executed by one key press to carry out a macro of several system
functions. To teach a sequence of commands to a single key, do the following:
1. Press SEQ and a Source Key
simultaneously. This puts you in the Sequence Mode. The Status LED
will blink Green.
2. Now press the desired target key just as when doing regular IR programming (if a different Source
key, press twice; if a Function key, press once).
The Status LED will be a steady Green, indicating that it is ready for IR input.
3. Press briefly the desired key on the "Teaching" Remote.
The URC-2 Status LED will blink Amber briefly, indicating the command was learned, then go steady
Green, waiting for you to input another command in the sequence.
NOTES:
a) If the Status LED blinks Red twice, then steady Green, an error has occurred and the command
has not been learned. When this happens, simply repeat step 3, but this time vary the distance and/
or the length of time you press the key on the "Teaching" Remote.
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