Halcro UTSR1 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Universal Touch Screen Remote
UTSR1
Docking Station

Table of Contents
Universal Touch Screen Remote .................... 3-21
Key Features ................................................................. 3
Optional Features.......................................................... 3
Specifications................................................................. 5
Battery Installation and Charging................................ 7
Operating the Remote............................................ 8
Panel Calibration ........................................................... 8
Hot Keys......................................................................... 9
Hard Keys....................................................................... 9
Key Tone ........................................................................ 9
Backlight....................................................................... 10
IR Codes Library.......................................................... 10
Configuration/Setting Up the Unit ............................ 10
Advanced Set-Up.................................................. 13
Edit ................................................................................ 13
Preference ................................................................... 15
Remote Setting ........................................................... 15
Smart ............................................................................ 18
Clone.............................................................................20
PC Link.......................................................................... 21
Interactive Help Screen.............................................. 21
Docking Station............................................... 22-25
Key Features ...............................................................22
Specifications...............................................................22
Quick Charger Function .............................................24
Remote Advanced Editing via Computer ...............24
Maintenance................................................................25
Troubleshooting ..............................................26-27
UTSR1............................................................................26
Docking Station ...........................................................27
Device Code List ............................................ 28-39
Preamp.........................................................................28
Surround Sound Processor.......................................28
TV ..................................................................................28
SAT/CBL.......................................................................34
CD .................................................................................37
DVD ...............................................................................38
Service & Warranty ........................................ 40-42
Service Information.....................................................40
Warranty Information.................................................. 41
Warranty Registration Form ......................................42

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Your Halcro Logic UTSR1 integrates your homes
Infrared remote controls, to deliver instant audiovisual
action.
Key Features
Pre-Programmed with learning capability
9-in-1 remote (replace HALCRO dm 8/10, HALCRO
Processor, CD, TV, SAT TV, CBL TV, DVD, AUX 1 &
AUX 2)
Learn up to 240 commands
EL backlit touch screen panel with intelligent light
sensor for power saving
5 useful hard keys for direct access ( , CH+, CH-,
VOL+, VOL-)
3 touch screen shortcuts ( ,,)
Set up by code entering, device brand name
search and library code search
10 programmable smarts, each with 32 steps in
maximum
Device name and function keys editing, moving,
deleting and restoring
Custom page for personal set up and frequently
used commands
Remote-to-remote copy function
Volume ‘punch through’ control for TV, HALCRO
Pre-amplifier and HALCRO Processor
Interactive help screen
Security password lock
Real time clock
Battery level indicator
Auto power off
AC/DC power charger
Optional Features
Docking charger for quick battery charging
Computer link (PC link) for special key layout and
function via USB connection to PC
Perform PC software upload and download

Remote Control
1. Infra-red Lens 6. Touch Screen Panel
2. Green LED Indicator 7. Short Cut Keys
3. Battery Level Meter 8. Hard Keys
4. Current Time 9. Connection Jack
5. Current Mode 10. Battery Compartment

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Specifications
Operation System: Integrated preprogrammed
and learning infra-red
remote control system
Compatibility: Preprogrammed with code
library of HALCRO dm 8/10
(Preamplifier), HALCRO
Processor, Compact Disc
Players (CDs), Televisions
(TVs), Satellite/Digital
Satellite Receivers (SAT
TVs), Cable Converters
(CBL TVs) and Digital Video
Disc Players (DVDs)
Memory Capacity: 240 learning commands
Memory retention after battery disconnection:
Non-volatile and permanent
memory
Display Panel: Monochrome touch screen
LCD
Resolution: 320 x 80 pixels
EL Backlighting: Blue-Green EL backlighting
with light sensor
Operating Distance: 8 Meters (25 feet)
Power Requirement: 4 x AAA size NiMH
rechargeable batteries
Charging Time: Approximately 17 hours
Dimensions: 220 x 51 x 25 mm
Weight: 165g (without batteries),
215g (with batteries)
Included Accessories: AC/DC power adaptor
(DC9V, 400mA, 3.6VA) x 1,
Connector x 1 (for charging
purpose), 4 x AAA size
NiMH rechargeable
batteries
Optional Accessories: Halcro Logic Docking
Station – Quick charger, PC
Link software for MS
Windows 98SE, Windows
2000, Windows NT,
Windows XP and USB Cable

Remote Control
Note: Both the Halcro Logic Remote Control and
Docking Station comply with limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, this
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer
may void users authority to operate this device

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Battery Installation and Charging
Your Halcro Logic UTSR1 is supplied with 4 x AAA
NiMH rechargeable batteries, a connector and a
charging adaptor. We recommend you charge your
batteries over night (10 hours) before 1st time use.
The battery meter (top-left corner of LCD) will
empty to indicate when the batteries require
recharging.
To install the batteries, open the battery cover; follow
the polarity symbol shown in battery compartment,
place the batteries inside and then replace the cover.
To recharge batteries, put the power adaptor into AC
wall outlet, insert the DC jack to the connector, then
connect to the socket at the bottom of the remote. It
takes approximately 14 to 16 hours to fully charge the
batteries.
Note: The Battery icon is not shown when in
Menu mode.
The unit is designed for optimum operation with
original batteries.
Do NOT connect charging adaptor and connector
when using the non-original batteries.
To avoid data loss, Do NOT attempt remote setup
when batteries are weak.

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Operating the Remote
After inserting the batteries, you will be prompted by
the main page, which shows all the devices and
functions for selection.
Tap HOME at any time to jump to this page. If
remote is inactive for approximately 60 seconds, it
will go to sleep mode and shut down the display.
Simply touch the screen panel to activate the unit.
(Note: When in sleep mode, the hard key section is
still available for command)
Tap any device icon on screen to enter
corresponding device mode. The LCD shows a
remote key platform
Tap a key directly to send out corresponding infra-
red command
Tap PAGE at bottom of screen to change
command pages
Tap HOME to return to main page
There will be no label or symbol for an empty key
(Note: these keys are available for learning, please
refer to learning section of this manual for details.)
Tap MENU to set up the unit
Panel Calibration
Please follow the below instruction for calibration of
the Halcro Logic UTSR1. If you experience any
incorrect response from the touch screen, please re-
calibrate the unit.
Tap MENU to set up the unit
Tap REMOTE SETTING
Tap CALIBRATION
Follow the described procedure from the screen
display
Tap BACK to go back to the HOME page

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Note: If your Halcro Logic UTSR1 does not respond,
you can reset the remote by pressing the RESET key
inside the battery compartment (see illustration). This
product may need to be manually reset under high
electrostatic discharge.
Hot Keys
There are 3 Hot keys on the bottom of LCD display,
HOME Jump to main page
MENU Access main setup menu for
configuration/setting
MUTE Volume mute function
Hard Keys
There are 5 hard keys that transmit IR command
corresponding to device selected.
Power ON/OFF
CH+ Program up or Channel up
CH- Program down or Channel down
VOL+ Volume up
VOL- Volume down
Key Tone
When you tap any key, there is a short audible beep.
User can enable/disable this function from main menu
setting (for details, please refer to Remote Setting
section in this manual.)

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Backlight
There are two separate EL backlights for LCD screen
and hard keys, and will be turned ON separately.
Backlight will be turned ON for 5 seconds (factory
default setting) after a key is pressed, and user can
disable this function. (For details, please refer to
Remote Setting section in this manual.)
IR Codes Library
To setup a code, tap MENU once then select a
device to setup, choose a setup method. User can
setup by learning key command from an original
remote control, entering a code number, browsing
through brand name list, or searching through the
whole library. Refer to separate Code List for IR code
number of different device.
Configuration/Setting Up the Unit
Tap Menu, then choose any one of the following
items:
Setup – setup the pre-programmed code or learn key
command.
Tap SETUP from main menu
Select one of following setup methods
Learning – learn or copy a key command from an
original remote control to Halcro Logic UTSR1
Tap Learning from Setup menu
Select a device where you would like to carry the
command keys (e.g. TV)
Tap a key to be learnt from the Halcro Logic UTSR1
Aim an original remote to the front of Halcro Logic
UTSR1. Press and hold the key until Halcro Logic
UTSR1 responds with a successful message
(approx. 5 seconds)
Edit the keyname or just tap OK to confirm
Tap another key to continue learning of the rest of
the useful commands
Tap MENU to return to main menu, or tap
HOME to return to main page

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Dual Signal Learning – If you find that a Learn
command only works occasionally for your audiovisual
equipment, your original remote control may contain
dual signals. Please follow the below steps to
reprogram these commands.
Tap Learning from Setup menu
Select a device which you would like to carry the
command keys (e.g. TV)
Tap a key to be learnt from the Halcro Logic UTSR1
Aim the original remote to the front of the Halcro
Logic UTSR1. Press and hold the key until Halcro
Logic UTSR1 responds with a successful message
(approx. 5 seconds)
Edit the key name or just tap OK to confirm
Tap the same key on the Halcro Logic UTSR1
Again aim the original remote to the front of the
Halcro Logic UTSR1. Press and hold the same key
until Halcro Logic UTSR1 responds with a
successful message
Edit the key name or just tap OK to confirm
Note: The optimum receiving distance is 5 to 8cm for
remote learning. If you have any reported problem
during the learning process, adjust the distance and
try again.
Brand Name – setup pre-programmed code by
selecting a brand name.
Turn on your device you wish to install before start
this setup procedure. (e.g. TV)
Tap Brand Name from Setup menu
Select a device (e.g. TV)
A brand name list in alphabetical order will be
displayed. Tap or to browse the list, or tap a
character to access to a brand name. (e.g. ‘H’ for
Halcro)
Tap a brand name from the list, it will be highlighted
(e.g. Halcro)

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Tap test keys on LCD screen or any of hard keys
to test the selected code
Tap to search next code, or command will be
sent at the same time
Tap to skip previous code
Tap Back to cancel and return to previous menu
page for selection of other brand name. (Follow
the above steps again)
Tap OK to confirm and exit the setup
Note: If you have reached the end of code, you will be
prompted to continue for Auto-Search or Exit. For
details of Auto-Search setup, please refer to Auto-
Search Setup section in this manual.
Enter Code – setup pre-programmed code by
entering code number. (Halcro Logic UTSR1 is
preloaded with numerous control codes for most
popular AV equipment; you can refer to the enclosed
code list for your devices.)
Tap Enter Code from Setup menu
Select a device (e.g. TV)
Tap numeric digit to enter code number (check
your code from the code list, e.g. 0021)
Tap Delete to delete the last entered digit (if you
have mistyped a number)
Tap Back to cancel and return to previous menu
page
Tap OK to confirm the input
Tap Test Key on LCD screen or any of hard key to
test the corresponding function
Tap OK to confirm and exit the setup
Auto Search - setup pre-programmed code by
searching through the library.
Turn on your device before starting this setup
procedure (e.g. TV)
Tap Auto Search from Setup menu
Select a device (e.g. TV)
Tap once and then repeat until your device is
switched off. Then, press OK to save the code. Or
you can tap the TEST key to test the device during
setup

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If you have missed the last code, tap once to
skip backward
Tap Back to cancel and return to previous menu
page
Tap OK to confirm and exit the setup
Note: When a code is set to a device, the learned
command and key name of that device will be lost,
and restored to pre-programmed command.
Some codes do not have Power command. These
codes may not be detected by using Auto-Search.
User is advised to use Test key to test other keys.
During auto-searching, user can access any of the
hard keys to test the command.
Advanced Set-Up
Edit
This function allows you to rename, move or delete
key/device label.
Tap MENU then tap EDIT and choose any one of
the following items:
Key Name - rename key label
Tap KEY NAME from Edit menu
Select a device
Select a key to be edited
Tap , , or for quick access to different
groups of keys (Character, Symbol or Graphic),
and tap or to access different pages of each
group of keys
Tap a character/symbol/graphic from the page
Tap DELETE to erase last entered
character/symbol/graphic
Tap BACK to ignore and return to previous page
Tap OK to confirm and exit editing
Note: The number of characters input depends on the
corresponding key size

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Device Name - rename device label
Tap DEVICE NAME from Edit menu
Select a device
Tap , , or for quick access to different
groups of keys (Character, Symbol or Graphic),
and tap or to access different pages of each
group of keys
Tap a character/symbol/graphic from the page
Tap DELETE to erase last entered
character/symbol/graphic
Tap BACK to ignore and return to previous page
Tap OK to confirm and exit editing
Note: Maximum input of 7 characters
Move Key - move key location (exchange keys
position)
Tap MOVE KEY from Edit menu
Select a device
Select a key to be moved, tap OK to confirm
Select a destination, tap OK to confirm. The
position of the 2 selected keys will then be
exchanged
Select a key to continue or tap MENU to exit
Move Key mode and return to main menu
Move Device – move device location
Tap MOVE DEVICE from Edit menu
Select a device to move, tap OK to confirm
Select a destination, tap OK to confirm. The
position of the 2 selected devices will then be
exchanged
Select a device to continue or tap MENU to
exit Move Device mode and return to main menu
Delete Key – delete a key
Tap Delete Key from Edit menu
Select a device
Select a key to be deleted, tap YES to confirm
Select a key to continue or tap MENU to exit
Delete Key mode and return to main menu

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Preference
Tap MENU then tap PREFERENCE and choose
any one of the following items:
Punch Through – set up device punch through for
Volume Control, Volume + / - and Mute.
Tap PUNCH THROUGH from Preference menu
Select a source device (e.g. HALCRO dm 8/10)
Select a target device (e.g. DVD)
Note: For punch through, Vol +, Vol - and Mute will be
punched through to the selected device.
Custom Page – set up a user custom page
Tap CUSTOM PAGE from Preference menu
Select your keys from different devices for custom
page
Select a device where a key to be copied to
custom page (e.g. TV)
Select a key command to be copied to custom
page (e.g. )
Tap YES to confirm the selection
Tap to select other key to create new command
or tap MENU to exit and return to main menu
Note: Custom Page is a group of keys that allow the
user to copy key commands from different devices,
access custom pages from the HOME page, view the
device attribute of a key (tap the header CUSTOM
PAGE once to toggle display device name and key
name) and if a key is deleted or re-named on original
device, it is also changed in Custom Page.
Remote Setting
Tap MENU then tap REMOTE SETTING and
choose any one of the following items:
Clock – adjust clock
Current Time – adjust current time
Tap Clock from Remote Setting menu
Tap Set to adjust clock
Enter four digits, first two digits represent hour and
second two digits represent minutes (24 hour
format is used.)
Tap OK to confirm and exit the setting

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Day of Week – adjust day of week
Tap Clock from Remote Setting menu
Tap Set to adjust date
Tap or to select day of week
Tap OK to confirm and exit the setting
Beep Sound – turn beep sound On/Off
Tap Beep Sound from Remote Setting menu
Tap Enable to turn on beep sound
Tap Disable to turn off beep sound
LCD – set up LCD related function
Light Auto Off: select backlight auto turn off at 5
Sec, 10 Sec or 15 Sec
Backlight Control: select an option of backlight
control method, By Sensor, Always On or Always
Off.
Password - create/enable or disable password
In order to keep your personal setting of the Halcro
Logic UTSR1 secure, you can activate the password
function for remote setting protection.
Enter password, max. 5 characters
Re-enter password for confirmation
Tap DELETE to delete last character
To disable password, give a blank input (no
characters) to password field
Note: Universal password is AAAAA
Reset Default – reset user setting to factory default.
Warning: Please make sure it is necessary to perform
this function. Your Halcro Logic UTSR1 will be reset to
factory pre-loaded setting and all the learned
signals/custom setting will be erased.
Clear Learning – to clear learned command and
restore keys to default command.
One Key – to clear learned command and restore
keys to default command
Tap to select a device
Tap to select a key
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort

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One Device – clear learned command of all keys of
a device.
Tap to select a device
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
All Devices - clear all learned commands of all
devices.
Tap All Devices
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
Key Rename – clear user renamed key label and
restore to factory default.
One Key – restore user renamed label of a single
key.
Tap to select a device
Tap to select a key
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
One Device – restore all user renamed key label of
a device.
Tap to select a device
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
All Devices - restore all user renamed key label of
all devices.
Tap All Devices
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
Device Rename – clear user renamed device label
and restore to factory default.
One Device - restore a single user renamed device
label and restore to factory default.
Tap to select a device
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
All Devices - restore all user renamed device label
and restore to factory default.
Tap All Devices
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
Move Key – clear and restore user setting about key
movement.
One Device – clear the setting of key movement of
a device and restore to factory default.
Tap to select a device

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Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
All Devices - clear all settings of key movement of
all devices and restore to factory default.
Tap All Devices
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
Move Device - clear the setting of device movement
and restore to factory default.
Tap Move Devices
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
Deleted Key – restore deleted keys.
One Key – restore a single deleted key
Tap to select a device
Tap to select a key
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
One Device – restore all deleted keys of a device.
Tap to select a device
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
All Devices – restore all deleted keys of all devices.
Tap All Devices
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
All To Default – restore all user settings to factory
default.
Tap Yes to confirm or tap No to abort
Note: All user settings will be lost (except clock and
password). Default function do not clear clock setting
and password.
Status – show information of the unit.
Display software version, code number of each
device and other useful information
Tap or for more information or tap Back to
return to Remote Setting menu
Smart
Halcro Logic UTSR1 comes with 10 editable SMART
programs each with a maximum 32 key steps. With
the help of SMART, you can program a group of
commands and time delay to execute in a chain of IR
signals simply by the press of SMART button.

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Tap MENU, then tap Smart and choose any one
of the following items:
Add New Smart – create a new smart command.
Select an empty smart key
Tap ADD KEY to select a device and a key to add it
into smart list
Tap ADD DELAY to add a delay time between key
command (maximum delay is 20 seconds)
Select an item from the command list and tap
MOVE UP and MOVE DOWN to re-order the
sequence of that item, or tap DELETE to remove
that item from the list
Tap TEST to test the function of Smart
Tap OK to confirm
Edit Smart – edit an existing smart key
Select an existing smart
Tap ADD KEY to select a device and a key to add it
into smart list
Tap ADD DELAY to add a delay time between key
command (maximum delay is 20 seconds)
Select an item from the command list and tap
MOVE UP and MOVE DOWN to re-order the
sequence of that item, or tap DELETE to remove
that item from the list
Tap TEST to test the function of Smart
Tap OK to confirm
Delete Smart – delete a smart key
Select an existing smart
Tap OK to confirm
Tap BACK to abort
Rename Smart - to rename label of a smart key
Select an existing smart
Tap a character from the touch screen
Tap DELETE to last entered character
Tap BACK to ignore and return to previous page
Tap OK to confirm
Note: When a Smart is executed, press a hard key
(e.g. , CH+, CH-, Vol+, Vol-) to stop the signal
transmission. User can set maximum 32 steps
(including delay) for each smart program. The
maximum delay time is 20 seconds.

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Clone
This function is used to copy user setting to another
Halcro Logic UTSR1. Tap MENU, then tap Clone
and choose any one of the following items:
Note: Before you perform this function, please make
sure that you have two (2) Halcro Logic UTSR1s. You
have to identify which unit is the sender and which
one is the receiver. The sender is the unit which
contains data that will be transferred to another
Halcro Logic UTSR1 (receiver unit). The receiver is the
unit which will copy the signals from the sender.
Please keep both sender and receiver units face to
face at a distance of 5 to 8cm during the whole
cloning process.
Copy One Device – copy all user settings of a single
device from the sender to the receiver unit
On the receiver unit, tap Receive
On the sender unit, tap Copy One Device, then tap
to select a device (e.g. TV), all user settings in the
selected device will be sent out via the IR linking
from the sender to the receiver unit
Copy All Devices – copy all user settings of all devices
from the sender to the receiver unit
On the receiver unit, tap Receive
On the sender unit, tap Copy All Devices, all user
settings will be sent out via the IR linking from the
sender to the receiver unit, except Clock and
Password will be sent out via IR linking
Receive – receive data for Clone function (receiver
unit has to select this function in order to start cloning)
Enter into receiving mode, ready for receiving
incoming data.