Acoustic Research Xsight Plus, Setup Manual

Page 1: ...ou need to get going with your new Xsight Plus remote control Out of the Box Installing the EZ RC Remote Control Setup Wizard Creating Activities Creating Favorites Troubleshooting PLUS Owners Manuals Manuels des utilisateurs ...

Page 2: ...ote setup of TVs A V components and other devices What you ll be doing by the end of this section Controlling your home theater devices Out of the Box 2 Install batteries The next step is to install the Xsight Plus s batteries First remove the battery door from the back of the Xsight Plus Press up on the latch to release the door Then insert the batteries provided in this package matching them to ...

Page 3: ... access to some of the remote s advanced functions Home Back goes back one screen in the menus Holding this key down for three seconds takes the remote to the Home Screen Activities accesses the Activities screen directly Favorites accesses the Favorites screen directly Devices accesses the Devices screen directly Tips for using the remote screen To select an item on the remote screen all you have...

Page 4: ...r more screens in the setup routine Set Language Use the arrow keys below the screen to highlight the language you want the remote s menus to appear in probably English Press the key to select it Tutorial The next few screens take you through a quick tutorial to get you familiar with the LCD screen Use the arrow keys below the screen to go through the pages Make a mistake You can change the settin...

Page 5: ... on remote setup press to select Remote To begin setting up your first device press to select Add Device on the screen that follows Setup Guide Ready to get set up Select setup method below PC Remote equipment you have Add Device needs to know what kind of Add Device First your remote Choose the kind of device you want to set up Use the arrow keys to go through the pages of devices When you see th...

Page 6: ...r OK TV Add Device Begin Test Next we ll make sure we ve got the right codes Turn on your TV Enter a name for your device To accept the default name for the device for example TV for a TV DVD for a DVD player etc press to select continue To change the name press to clear the text Then use the number keys on the remote like the number keys on your mobile phone to text in a new name for the device P...

Page 7: ...u ve set up the remote to control more than one device the remote asks if there s a single device that controls volume for your entire system like an audio receiver If there is use the arrow keys below the screen to highlight that device in the list then press If not highlight Skip and press to go to the next screen If you sometimes use other devices to change volume answer No in these screens you...

Page 8: ...of the remote work much like the keys on your original remotes Home screen Shortcut keys Hard keys Arrow keys Want to start over You can reset the remote to its settings when you first unpacked it This removes all information about your devices activities and other setup parameters 1 Press the Home Back key on the remote to go to the Home screen 2 Use the down arrow key to access the second page o...

Page 9: ...S You must have Service Pack 3 and Net 3 5 To find out which service pack version you have 1 Right click on My Computer on your PC desktop 2 Choose Properties from the drop down menu 3 In the General tab the Service Pack is listed under System To update to SP3 1 Insert the CD that came with the remote The CD goes automatically to Microsoft update site if you have a working internet connection 2 At...

Page 10: ...trol Setup Wizard you will need to register so that you can save your remote s settings Click Create New Account Once you ve created your account you can use your username and password to sign in Insert the CD ROM that came with your Xsight Plus into your PC The EZ RC installation program should start automatically after a minute or so Follow the CD ROM s on screen instructions to install the EZ R...

Page 11: ...s to the remote s advanced features and seamless integration with the remote itself How do I know if the remote s connected Look for the green arrow icon in your PC s status bar Use the USB cable that came with your remote to connect it to a USB port on your computer If you see a progress bar in the corner of the screen To get started please connect the remote control to your computer using the US...

Page 12: ...0509 Important Disconnect the remote from your PC when you re finished Leaving the Xsight Plus connected to your PC will drain the remote s battery Perfect You ve successfully connected your Xsight Plus Now you re ready to set it up Just choose one of the options below then click Start Or if you d like an overview of everything you can do here take a tour Start a new setup Edit an existing setup y...

Page 13: ...ou re finished enjoying your home theater a Good Night activity turns everything off for you Setting up the Hello activity all on The Hello activity is a very important first step to get the most from activities on your Xsight Plus Different devices require different amounts of time to warm up before they can be used which can interfere with the functioning of multi step activities like Watch Movi...

Page 14: ...screen to continue Main menu Manage my account jane_doe aac com Download to Remote Here you can set up your Devices Activities Favorites and Advanced features in minutes Add an Activity Devices Activities Favorites Advanced Modify an Activity Delete an Activity You currently have 0 Activities set up You can select Add Modify or Delete Activities below Learn more Review 1 2 3 Main menu Set up Activ...

Page 15: ...ange volume and channels and control playback in your home entertainment system Once you ve set the devices you want to control volume channel selection and playback click the Next button at the bottom of the screen to continue After you click Next the EZ RC Remote Control Setup Wizard prepares your remote to test the activity with your home theater system Main menu Set up Hello Activity 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 16: ...does not respond to the power command make a note you will need to change the power command you give to that device Under your last device there s is an on screen OK button Highlight OK and press to continue with the test Read about the test The first screen gives you some information about the test Use the arrow keys below the screen to go to the next page IMPORTANT Make sure all your devices are...

Page 17: ...re all your devices are off before you start Try several times with the remote in different positions If it still doesn t work go ahead and reconnect to PC to troubleshoot and correct the activity Reconnect the remote to your PC Once you ve reconnected the remote select Continue on the EZ RC Remote Control Setup Wizard screen How do I know the remote s connected Look for the green arrow icon in yo...

Page 18: ...ld rather come back to it and troubleshoot or modify later Select Next when you ve made your selection The final screen confirms that you ve set up your first activity Hello Click Yes to set up the next activity Good Night If you add devices later Don t forget to come back to your Hello activity and add their power commands as well to turn them on Need help setting up this remote Please call our h...

Page 19: ...ity Type in a new name for this activity or leave it as Good Night Then click Next Main menu Manage my account jane_doe aac com Download to Remote Here you can set up your Devices Activities Favorites and Advanced features in minutes Add an Activity Devices Activities Favorites Advanced Modify an Activity Delete an Activity You currently have 1 Activities set up You can select Add Modify or Delete...

Page 20: ...eft it as Good Night the next Wizard screen lets you set how each of your devices are powered off Main menu Set up Good Night Activity 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cancel Back Next Here you can choose which device you want to Power On or Off for this activity Sony TV Power Harman Kardon Audio Power Onkyo DVD Power DirecTV Satellite Box Power Off Off Off Off Main menu Set up Good Night Activity 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cancel B...

Page 21: ...ghlight OK and press to continue with the test Test Activity DirecTV Harman K OK Test the entire activity The next screen lets you test the Good Night activity with your entire system IMPORTANT Make sure all your devices are on before you start Also make sure your remote is pointed directly at your home theater Then press to begin the test The screen says Sending IR Functions while the remote is s...

Page 22: ...ht it should you can use EZ RC to make adjustments or troubleshoot Select Yes it works if the activity worked Select Make adjustments if you know what needs to be changed for example if you noticed one of your devices didn t turn off Select Troubleshoot activity if you re not sure what needs to be changed Select Save the activity and modify it later if the activity didn t work as you wanted it to ...

Page 23: ...fill in the information for this activity in your home theater What device do you use to Control volume Watch video Control playback Watch Movie A V receiver TV DVD player Example setup What device do you use to Control volume Watch video Control playback Watch Movie YOUR setup 2 Write down how you access those inputs with your original remotes Look at the following example setup for a Watch Movie...

Page 24: ...tions recommended Use the advanced wizard to set up the activity Select the advanced wizard 1 2 3 when you require more flexibility with creating your function list Main menu Set up Activity 1 2 3 4 Cancel Back Next Based on your devices list we recommend the following activities Hello Good Night Play Music Play Games Record TV Watch Movie Play CD Watch Cable 1 2 3 Main menu Set up Watch Movie 1 2...

Page 25: ...nue 9 Main menu Setup Watch Movie 1 2 3 4 Cancel Back Next Here you can control each step by selecting the device and the keys to send when starting the activity You can also build in a bit of a delay between steps For example your TV may not respond to a channel change command until it s been on for a few seconds already Sony TV 3 4 2 1 0 5 6 7 8 Hide extended functions 1 2 3 4 Back Next he keys ...

Page 26: ...Onkyo DVD DirecTV Satellit Playback keys control Onkyo DVD Number keys control Channel keys control Volume keys control Same as channel keys You can decide what your remote s buttons control during this activity Go ahead and make changes to any of the details below Options appear in the drop down list Onkyo DVD Harman Kardon Au Onkyo DVD Onkyo DVD Sony TV DirecTV Satellit Playback keys control Don...

Page 27: ...ol volume Watch video Change channels Watch Satellite Cable YOUR setup 2 Write down how you access those inputs with your original remotes Look at the following example setup for a Watch Satellite activity Then fill in the information for the activity in your home theater Keypresses to watch listen to satellite cable A V receiver HDMI2 key TV INPUT down arrow ENTER Example setup Keypresses to watc...

Page 28: ...ty 1 2 3 4 Cancel Back Next Based on your devices list we recommend the following activities Watch PVR Play Music Play Games Watch Satellite 1 2 3 Watch Movie Watch Cable Play CD Record TV Main menu Set up Watch Satellite 1 2 3 4 Cancel Back Next First enter a name for your activity It doesn t matter what you call it as long as it makes sense to you and whoever else may be using the device This na...

Page 29: ...cel Back Next Here you can control each step by selecting the device and the keys to send when starting the ctivity You can also build in a bit of a delay between steps For example your TV may not espond to a channel change command until it s been on for a few seconds already Harman Kardon HDMI 1 Sony TV Video 1 0 2 seconds 1 2 3 4 0 2 seconds X Harman Kardon Au Dolby Mode Dolby Surround Disc Skip...

Page 30: ...hen you re watching satellite or cable To change which device a group of keys controls click the device listed to display the drop down menu and select the device you want this group of keys to control Once you ve set the devices you want to control volume channel selection and playback click Next The final screen confirms that you ve set up this activity Click Yes to set up another activity or No...

Page 31: ...re you turn anything on choose the Hello activity Need help after the Hello activity has finished Select Assist Then select Power to turn devices on manually Use the arrow keys below the screen to access more devices Watch Movie Assist Subtitle Skip Assist Picture Sound Power Picture HDMI1 Press the key below until you see the correct video Select Assist Press the key when you see or hear the sour...

Page 32: ...ant to modify and Key Command Sequence In the Key Command Sequence check that you ve chosen the correct input commands for each device Is the device going to the wrong input or not changing inputs at all Make sure the input key you see on the No Sound No Picture screen matches the device input you re trying to access If it doesn t you ll need to change to the correct command in the EZ RC Remote Co...

Page 33: ...avorites submenu The next screen shows you the steps you ll complete to set up your favorites Press Next to continue Main menu Manage my account jane_doe aac com Download to Remote Here you can set up your Devices Activities Favorites and Advanced features in minutes Devices Activities Favorites Advanced Set up Favorites Modify favorite channels Learn more Review 1 2 3 Set the device you use to ch...

Page 34: ... Set up Favorites Cancel How many digits does your DirecTV Satellite Box use for channel tuning 2 digits Example 05 for channel 5 3 digits Example 015 for channel 15 4 digits Example 0215 for channel 215 1 2 3 Back Next Main menu Set up Favorites Cancel Does your DirecTV Satellite Box require you to press a key after entering a channel number Yes I have to press Select OK Yes I have to press Enter...

Page 35: ...ou ve added channel numbers for all the channels otherwise the remote won t be able to tune directly to this channel A icon appears next to those channels missing channel numbers To move a channel in the list click on the channel s label then click one of the arrows that appear to change the channel s position on the screen To delete a channel from the favorites list click on the X icon Finish the...

Page 36: ...Favorite channels Click Next to go to the main menu Main menu Set up Favorites 1 2 3 Cancel Back Next LCD screen will display a list of functions for Menu navigation keys control TeleText keys Color keys Input key controls Harman Kardon Au Harman Kardon Au Onkyo DVD Onkyo DVD Onkyo DVD Onkyo DVD DirecTV Satellit Playback keys control Onkyo DVD Number keys control Channel keys control Volume keys c...

Page 37: ...he screen to access it Then select Device Setup and Add Device Then follow the rest of the instructions in the Out of the box section I don t see my device in the What is it screen Try the EZ RC Remote Control Setup Wizard On remote device setup supports the most popular models of the most popular brands The EZ RC Remote Control Setup Wizard handles everything else See the sections on the EZ RC Re...

Page 38: ...ee a progress bar in the corner of the screen when I connect the remote Your remote s firmware is being updated Don t disconnect the remote The Xsight Plus is constantly being updated and improved to get the latest codes and provide the most advanced functionality available I get an error message after I connect my remote You might need to change your ActiveX settings in Internet Explorer for the ...

Page 39: ...ng device connect the remote to your PC and launch the EZ RC Remote Control Setup Wizard In the main menu choose Activities Modify an Activity the activity you want to modify and Key Command Sequence In the Key Command Sequence check that you ve chosen the correct input commands for each device The device is going to the wrong input or not changing inputs at all in the Assist screens Make sure the...

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