Universal Electronics MediaRemote, User Manual

Page 1: ...MediaRemote with SimpleCenter Universal Remote Control Users Guide Media Remote Rev 1 fm Page 1 Monday October 3 2005 4 12 PM ...

Page 2: ... Keys to a Different Device Mode 20 Restoring the Original Function of a Single Key 20 Restoring the Original Function for All Keys in a Mode 20 Using Learning 21 Learning Precautions 21 Programming a Learned Key 21 Deleting a Single Learning Key 22 Deleting All Learned Keys in a Specific Mode 23 Using Macros 23 Creating a Macro 24 Clearing a Macro 24 Creating a Power Macro 24 Clearing the Power M...

Page 3: ...inal remote controls Key Mover for copying keys from one device to another or to a different position in the same mode Direct Code Setup for easy device programming with setup codes Innovative Code Search allows setup of your devices without looking up codes Favorite Channel Scan for easy channel surfing of favorite channels Channel Lock to assign channel controls to individual devices or to one g...

Page 4: ...diaRemote with SimpleCenter and then study the Key Charts on the next three pages to learn how they function To find out what type of devices can be controlled by each device key after programming see Device Table on page 8 Media Remote Rev 1 fm Page 4 Monday October 3 2005 4 12 PM ...

Page 5: ...BL SAT and PC 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 if you have set up a VCR on a device key press REC twice In the CBL SAT mode use these keys to control the DVR PVR functions of the set top box See Controlling SimpleCenter on page 14 for details on using these keys in the PC mode Press to command your PVR ...

Page 6: ...sound off or on Press LAST once to recall the last channel Use CH or CH to select the next higher or lower channel For DVD players use these keys to skip forward or reverse through chapters Once you are in a menu use PAGE or PAGE to page up or page down through menu screensandtheprogram guide on some devices For amplifiers receivers use these keys to select the next higher or lower preset station ...

Page 7: ...de See Controlling SimpleCenter on page 14 for details on using this key in the PC mode Use EXIT to exit out of your cable or satellite program guide See Controlling SimpleCenter on page 14 for details on using this key in the PC mode Use the SimpleCenter key to switch to PC mode and transmit SimpleCenter commands Key Function Media Remote Rev 1 fm Page 7 Monday October 3 2005 4 12 PM ...

Page 8: ... inputs 1 through 10 For your PC use the keypad to access the browse by letter feature Use the keypad as you would the keypad on your cell phone repeatedly press the key until the letter or number you want appears on the screen To advance to the next letter pause for 2 seconds and the cursor will appear signalling that SimpleCenter is ready to receive the next character Usethe 1 key for common sym...

Page 9: ...SimpleCenter stops performing acceptably PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL The MediaRemote with SimpleCenter is preprogrammed to operate a Sony TV a Pioneer Audio Amplifier Tuner and a Motorola cable converter To control devices other than the default brands perform the following steps otherwise skip this section NOTE As noted in Device Table on page 8 any device key may be Anyhomeentertainment device de...

Page 10: ... power key blinks twice 4 Use the Manufacturer s Codes starting on page 30 to locate the type of device and brand name and then enter the first five digit code for your device The power key blinks once after each digit When you finish entering the code the power key blinks twice for a valid code NOTE If the power key displays a long blink the entry is invalid Repeat steps 2 through 4 and try enter...

Page 11: ...You do not need to program a device code into MediaRemote with SimpleCenter to control the receiver However it is possible that someone else in your building or complex may also have a MediaRemote with SimpleCenter so the remote contains 3 different addresses for the receiver which you can cycle between to avoid conflicting signals NOTE If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses the remote e...

Page 12: ...ying all of the codes listed for your brand or if your brand is not listed at all try searching for your code The first digit of any device code you enter indicates the type of device NOTE You cannot search for codes for the PC key that key is reserved for receiver use NOTE If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses the remote exits programming 1 Turn on the device 2 Press and rewind and fas...

Page 13: ... steps 1 through 7 but substitute the key e g TV CBL SAT or AUDIO you want to use to control the device CHECKING THE CODES NOTE If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses the remote exits programming Checking Device Codes If you have set up theMediaRemote with SimpleCenter by searching for your device code above you may need to find out which five digit code is operating your equipment For e...

Page 14: ...ing the PC Code You may wantto verify which of the three PC addresses the MediaRemote with SimpleCenter is currently using to control receiver To do so 1 On the remote control press PC once the power key blinks once 2 Press and rewind and fast forward at the same time until the power key blinks twice 3 Enter 9 9 0 The power key blinks twice 4 Press 1 and count the blinks Use the table below to int...

Page 15: ...shows or movies Pause the current media Music Go to next track Pictures Go to next slide show image Movies Not active While playing music slideshows or movies Stop current media Navigate within the current SimpleCenter list Press OK to choose the highlighted list item Use VOL or VOL to raise or lower the audio volume on your PC through SimpleCenter Press MUTE once to turn the sound off or on on yo...

Page 16: ... Use PAGE or PAGE to page up or page down through menu screens Start SimpleTheater in full screen mode Enter text commands see Text Entry below During Browse by Letter Sequence Delete the last character entered Cycles the playback mode between normal shuffle and repeat Key Available Letters Symbols 0 space 0 1 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 Key Function M...

Page 17: ...t affect the AUDIO mode NOTE If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses the remote exits programming Locking Channel Control to CBL SAT 1 Press and rewind and fast forward at the same time until the power key blinks twice 2 Enter 9 7 3 The power key blinks twice 3 Press CH once The power key blinks twice Now regardless of what mode you select except AUDIO the channel keys will only change ch...

Page 18: ...he primary volume control NOTE The audio mode s AUDIO volume controls are active regardless of Volume Lock settings However if you lock the volume controls to the AUDIO mode you will have control of the audio device s volume in all other modes i e TV CBL SAT and PC This can be an advantage if for example you always listen to home entertainment devices through your receiver s speakers NOTE If more ...

Page 19: ...ions willsetindependentvolumecontrol for all programmed devices 1 Press and rewind and fast forward at the same time until the power key blinks twice 2 Enter 9 9 3 The power key blinks twice 3 Press VOL once The power key will blink four times USING KEYMOVER Your MediaRemote with SimpleCenter includes a Keymover feature that allows you to map or copy keys from one mode i e source mode to another m...

Page 20: ...taining the function you to want to move 4 Press the key you want to move e g Play 5 Pressthedevicekeywhereyouwant the function e g TV 6 Press the key in the new mode that should perform the function e g Play The power key blinks twice 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 until you are finished moving keys Restoring the Original Function of a Single Key 1 Select the mode where the moved key is located 2 Pre...

Page 21: ...apacity is approximately 16 to 25 keys depending on the code being learned This feature will not store a sequence of keys on a single key To program a sequence see Using Macros on page 23 Certain device codes are not learnable including multi frequency types some high frequency ones and other unusual formats For optimum learning avoid high levels of ambient light such as natural sunlight or energy...

Page 22: ...earned Continue holding the key on the original remote until the MediaRemote with SimpleCenter s power key blinks twice NOTE If the power key displays one long blink a learning error has occurred Try repeating this step again until a successful capture occurs If the function is still not captured press and hold SETUP to exit programming and review the Learning Precautions on the previous page If n...

Page 23: ...s OK to exit programming USING MACROS Macros are a sequence of actions assigned to a single key allowing you to perform tasks more quickly and easily You can assign a macro to nearly any key Programming Precautions You may not use and rewind and fast forward as macro keys as they are reserved for programming If you program a macro onto the SimpleCenter key it will no longer automatically switch Me...

Page 24: ...5 The power key blinks twice 3 Press the key that will activate the macro 4 Enter a sequence of commands up to 32 keypresses 5 Press OK to save the macro NOTE If you program a macro onto a key you ve already used for a another macro thenewmacro will erase the previous macro Clearing a Macro To clear a macro 1 Press the device key TV CBL SAT or AUDIO where the macro is stored 2 Press and rewind and...

Page 25: ...ey blinks twice 2 Press Power 3 Press OK to clear the power macro Now pressing and holding Power simply turns the selected device on or off CLEARING CUSTOM PROGRAMMING The MediaRemote with SimpleCenter contains a Custom Programming Reset option You can use it to remove all custom programming except your setup codes IMPORTANT Executing this program will erase all custom settings for Volume Lock Lea...

Page 26: ...ume on some devices SOLUTION Make sure the sound for the device is not muted If that does not work follow the instructions under Changing Volume Lock on page 18 PROBLEM Tried Search Method and still could not find a working code SOLUTION Try the Search Method again after clearing out the device key as follows a Press and rewind and fast forward at the same time until the power key blinks twice b E...

Page 27: ...fferent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device pursuant to FCC Rules In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is likel...

Page 28: ...me states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To obtain warranty service for a defective product during the warranty period please ...

Page 29: ...cs Inc No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in any retrieval system or translated to any language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical manual or otherwise without prior written permission of Universal Electronics Inc M3010 09 05 Media Remote Rev 1 fm Page 29 Monday October 3 2005 4 12 PM ...

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