Innotech Accenda User manual

TM
The revolutionary “accessible” remote control that finally
makes using a remote control as easy as it should be
User’s Guide
V 1.11
FEATURES
—Hands-Free Voice control or push-button operation!
—Accenda’s friendly voice tells you what it is doing when you
press a button — no more wondering, "What happened?"
—EZ-Find "sculpted" buttons make it easy to find the right button --
- just by touch!
—Recognizes up to 50 instructions
—Performs multiple operations from a single instruction
—Charging cradle keeps the remote control charged so it’s
always ready for use — and always has a home!
—Voice prompts talk you through set-up & operation. Nothing
could be easier!
—Hands-free operation and favorite channels make selecting
stations ultra-convenient!
—Memo recorder — no more fumbling for pen and paper!
—Comprehensive code library includes nearly 1,000 entertainment
codes
—“Learns” new codes from existing remote control (not available
on all models)
—Backlit keys
—Sleep timer
—Retains set-up even without the batteries
LFollowing are the conventions used in this guide 7
[Button] An Accenda button
[Button1] ÿ[Button2] Press and release button 1, then press button 2
Word Prompts and words spoken by Accenda are in
light italics
Word Your spoken instructions are in dark italics

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Table of Contents
BUTTONDESCRIPTION ............................... 5
SETUPGUIDE ..................................... 9
SPECIALFEATURES ................................ 13
VoiceResponse ................................ 13
MenuLock-Out ................................ 13
MemoRecorder ................................ 13
FavoriteChannelButtons ......................... 14
ChannelScan ................................. 16
TRAININGANDUSINGVOICEINSTRUCTIONS .............. 18
Keywords .................................... 18
USINGVOICEINSTRUCTIONS ......................... 26
ADVANCEDFEATURES .............................. 27
FastVolume™ ................................. 27
VolumeControl ................................ 28
Erasing Accenda's Programming ..................... 29
Multi-StringSequences ........................... 29
SmartSource™ ................................ 30
Auto-Mute .................................... 32
FrontPanelLights .............................. 33
VoiceResponseMethod .......................... 35
Microphone Sensitivity ........................... 36
ExternalMicrophone ............................. 36
Accenda Prompts ............................... 37
SPECIALINSTRUCTIONS ............................. 39
ALTERNATIVE ACCENDA SET-UPMETHODS ................ 40
ManualSet-up ................................. 40
AutoSearchforYourDeviceCode ................... 42
ManualSearch ................................ 44
Read Back Programmed Code ...................... 45
SubstituteDevices .............................. 46
CHARGINGCRADLE ................................ 47
FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS....................... 48
SUGGESTEDVOCABULARY ........................... 52
BATTERIES ...................................... 54
SUMMARYOFBUTTONFUNCTIONS ..................... 55
SUMMARYOFSET-UPCODES ......................... 57
INDEX .......................................... 58
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Congratulations on your selection of Accenda, the world’s easiest-to-
use universal remote control. With Accenda you have the choice of
controlling your TV, VCR, or other entertainment device “hands-free”
using Accenda’s powerful voice recognition technology or operating the
Accenda remote control with its ergonomically sculpted backlit buttons
with voice response.
Before setting up and using Accenda we suggest you take a few
minutes to acquaint yourself with its unique design. You will note that
the volume up/down and channel up/down buttons are on the side,
permitting easy operation with just the thumb when Accenda is hand
held. Identical sets of buttons are located on both sides of Accenda
to allow left or right-hand operation.
Less-frequently used buttons are located inside the flip-down keypad,
reducing button clutter and helping you avoid pressing the wrong
button. Among the buttons inside the keypad are unique “Lock” and
“Sound” buttons. The “Lock” button “locks-out” menu and guide
buttons that require on-screen display. By locking out these buttons,
it becomes much more difficult to accidently change your television,
cable, or DSS settings.
The “Sound” button turns on and off Accenda’s unique voice response,
which tells you what button you have just pressed. This unique voice
response system makes learning to use your remote control far more
easy than conventional remote controls, even if you have difficulty
seeing the buttons.
Regardless of how you intend to use Accenda, you can be up and
running with just a few simple steps.
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BUTTON DESCRIPTION
(lid closed)
Note: buttons on flip down door will vary with different models.
Buttons on the flip-down door operate only when flip down door is
firmly closed.
Microphone Internal microphone used for voice operation.
[F1] - [F4] Favorite Channel / Multi-Function buttons. See
page 14. [F1] - [F4] may alternatively be used as
front panel volume and channel controls. When
shipped, [F1] & [F3] are volume up and down, and
[F2] & [F4] are channel up and down.
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[POWER] Used to turn your TV, VCR, etc. on and off.
[TV] [VCR]
[CBL/SAT]
[DVD] [AUX]
[AUDIO]
Device Source Button, used to select the device to
be controlled. For example, after pressing [TV],
Accenda will control your TV. You may substitute
devices, that is program devices on different buttons.
See page 46. Button will flash when Accenda is
sending a command or being set up. (Page 33)
|}~VCR and DVD transport control. Also used for digital
video-on-demand etc.
[0] - [9],
[ENTER]
Numeric selection keys
[V+]
[V-]
[C+]
[C-]
Volume up/down and Channel up/down. Accenda’s
volume and channel are located on the sides for
exceptionally convenient hand-held operation. A set
of buttons is located on both sides of Accenda to
permit left-handed and right-handed operation.
[PREV] Switches the selected source device to the previously
tuned channel.
[LISTEN] When used in voice mode, [LISTEN] is used to
"wake up" Accenda from its power-saving "sleep
mode" and tell it to listen for voice instructions. See
pages 26 and 39. Pressing [LISTEN] when Accenda
is “awake” will put it to sleep. The multi-function
LED located behind the Listen button will flash
different colors, depending on the specific operation.
See page 34.
[MUTE] Mutes the TV. Also used for Auto-Mute (p. 32).
[TV/VCR]
[GUIDE]
[DIS] [EXIT]
[MENU]
Function Buttons: Perform the desired functions on
your entertainment devices.
[M-REC] &
[M-PLAY]
To record a voice memo, simply press and hold the
[M-REC] button. To play back a recorded memo,
press the [M-PLAY] button. See p. 13.

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BUTTON DESCRIPTION
(Inside Lid)
Note: inside buttons are accessed by opening flip-down door.
Buttons on the outside of the door are functional only when
door is firmly closed.
[SOUND] Turns Accenda’s voice response on and off. When
on, each time you press a button, Accenda will
respond with the button name, then perform the
indicated function. When voice response is off,
Accenda will operate silently.
[PIP] Picture in Picture
[REC] VCR Record. Press once to record.
[DISP] Display. Also known as INFO by some systems.
[SMART] Smart Source. See page 30
[SLEEP] Sleep
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[SRCH] Search. Enables auto-search, Scan, and other
features. See pages 16 and 42.
[ALT] Allows buttons to perform additional functions.
When you see [ALT] followed by another button (for
example, [ALT] ÿ[1]), press and release the [ALT]
button, then press the [1] button.
[SHIFT] See above
[LOCK] Locks out menu and related set up buttons that
require on-screen viewing. This prevents accidentally
altering TV or Cable Box settings. See page 13.
[L/MAC] Learn favorite channels/multi-functions.
[PROG] Used for setting up Accenda
[TRAIN] Used for training voice instructions. See page 18.
Voice Response
Accenda’s friendly voice can tell you what button you have just
pushed, even if you have difficulty seeing the remote control. This
feature is exceptionally convenient when you are setting up Accenda
as described on the following pages.
Once you have set up Accenda and are familiar with the button
locations, you may turn off the voice response by pressing the
[SOUND] button located inside the flip down keypad. Pressing this
button will alternatively turn the voice response feature on and off.
Once you have set up Accenda, you can also train it to respond to
your voice as described in the “Training and Using Voice Instructions”
section of this user’s guide.

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SET UP GUIDE
Setting up Accenda is as easy as ... PIE:
Prepare Accenda for use with your entertainment system
Instruct Accenda to recognize your voice instructions
Enjoy Accenda’s incredible convenience !
P
repare Accenda
Insert four rechargeable AA batteries into the battery compartment
as shown on page 54, then plug the cord from the power cube into
the socket on the back of the charging cradle, plug the power cube
into a wall outlet and place the Accenda on the charging cradle. For
best results, you should charge the
batteries overnight prior to initial use. For
further details and battery
recommendations see page 54.
Accenda in the charging cradle. The
charger's LED will light whenever the
Accenda is inserted in the cradle.
Accenda may be used while in the cradle
for hands free operation. See page 18.
IMPORTANT! When using charging cradle,
use rechargeable batteries only. Use of
alkaline batteries with the charging cradle
may damage Accenda and create a
potential fire hazard. See page 54.
The Accenda, just like any universal remote control, needs to
be set up to operate with the entertainment components you
wish to control. Once the Accenda is set up to operate with the
components, you can then "train" the Accenda to recognize and
respond to your voice instructions.
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Accenda offers you several methods of set up for your specific
entertainment system. The easiest way is to have Accenda search
through the codes for the specific manufacturer you specify. You
may select the codes yourself, or you may have Accenda search
through its entire database of codes.
Method 1: Search by Manufacturer
Press Comment
1. Manually turn on the device that you want
control (TV, VCR, etc.)
2. [TV] [VCR]
[CBL/SAT]
[DVD] [AUX]
[AUDIO]
Press the device source button for the device
you wish to program. The button will flash green
once. If sound is enabled, Accenda will respond
with the button name.
3.
[PROG]
Press the [PROG] button (located inside flip-
down door). The selected device source button
will flash green twice. If sound is enabled,
Accenda will respond by saying “Program.”
4.
1st digit
9
2nd digit
Type in the 2-digit code for your TV, VCR, etc.
manufacturer from the table on page 11. The
source button will flash green once for each digit
pressed. If sound is enabled, Accenda will
respond with each number as you enter it.
5. Make sure the remote control is aimed directly
at the device you want to control.
6. [SRCH] Press [SRCH]. The source button will flash once.
7. Accenda will now search through its library of
codes for the device and manufacturer you have
selected. Every 3 seconds Accenda will flash
the source button and test a new code by
attempting to turn off the device. If sound is
turned on, Accenda will say each device code
number it tests.
When the target device turns off, immediately
press [PROG] (3 flashes)

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8. Test the device by pressing a variety of buttons
to ensure they all work. Many devices use
similar remote control codes and occasionally
some instructions will not work properly. If this
occurs, repeat steps 1 through 7.
9. [TV] [VCR]
[CBL/SAT]
[DVD] [AUX]
[AUDIO]
Repeat steps one through four for each device
you wish to program: TV, VCR, Cable box, etc.,
up to six devices.
It is a good idea to record the code(s) you have selected by reading
them back. See page 45 for details.
Helpful Hint: When you press TV, VCR etc., in step 2 above, the
Accenda remote control will just search the codes for that particular
device. If you press AUX, Accenda will search through all the codes in
the database. If you have two different model TVs etc., and wish to
save the code for the 2nd TV as AUX, press [TV] in step 2, and [AUX]
instead of [PROG] in step 7 above. This will store the 2nd code in the
“Aux” button. This will greatly reduce the time the Accenda will
require to search for the proper code.
List of Manufacturers
Brand Code Brand Code
ABC
Admiral
Aiwa
Akai
Allegro
Anam
AOC
Archer
Apex
Brooksonic
Candle
Carver
Citizen
Craig
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
12
13
14
15
35
Curtis Mathes
Daewoo
Denon
Dish
Emerson
Fisher
Fuji
Funai
GE
Gemini
General Instrument
Goldstar
Govideo
Hallmark
16
17
18
10
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Brand Code Brand Code
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Hamlin
Harmon Kardon
Hitachi
J.C. Penny
Jerrold
JVC
Kenwood
KTV
Luxman
LXI
Magnasonic
Magnavox
Marantz
Megratron
Memorex
MGA
Mitsubishi
Montgomery Ward
Motorola
MTC
NAD
NEC
Optimus
Panasonic
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Proscan
Proton
Quasar
Radio Shack
30
29
31
32
33
34
36
37
39
40
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
51
52
53
54
57
58
59
61
62
63
64
65
66
RCA
Realistic
Regal
Sampo
Sansui
Samsung
Sanyo
Scientific Atlanta
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Signature
Sony
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tandy
Teac
Technics
Teknika
Toshiba
Universal
Video Concepts
Viewstar
Vidtech
Yamaha
Zenith
PVR*
Digital Cable Box**
TV/VCR Combos**
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
77
74
75
76
78
80
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
95
96
97
98
99
*PVR is Tivo, Replay TV, etc.
** If not under the specific brand
Alternative Set Up Methods
If your brand does not appear above, or you cannot locate a device
code that works properly, see Alternative Setup, page 40.

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SPECIAL FEATURES
Accenda offers several unique features that make learning and using
a remote control easier and more user-friendly than ever before.
These features may be utilized by push-buttons or “trained” for use
with voice instructions.
Voice Response
Accenda can tell you what button you have just pushed, even if you
have difficulty seeing the remote control. Pressing the [SOUND]
button located inside the flip down keypad will alternatively turn on
and off the voice response feature. You also have the choice of
having Accenda state the button you are pressing and automatically
sending the command, or having Accenda state the command, but
not sending the command until you press the button again. See
page 35 for changing modes.
Menu Lock-Out
Some conventional remote control buttons, such as “Menu” and
“Guide” require the user to see the television or be experienced in
their use. Accidently pressing these buttons can result in improper
television or set-top box operation. Accenda offers users the ability
to “lock-out” these buttons. The [LOCK] button disables the
[GUIDE], [MENU], and [DISPLAY] buttons. When you press [LOCK],
Accenda will respond with “Lock On.” Pressing [LOCK] again will re-
enable these buttons. Accenda will respond with “Lock Off.”
Memo Recorder
With so many talk shows and commercials giving you “800" numbers
and web site addresses, trying to memorize the number or fumbling
for a pen and paper can be a challenge. Accenda’s voice recorder
eliminates this challenge by recording a “voice memo” of up to 9
seconds.
To record a voice memo, press and hold the [M-REC] button while
you speak. The Listen button will glow green while you are recording.
To play back a recorded memo, press the [M-PLAY] button. Note:
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Pressing the [M-REC] button will erase any voice memo previously
recorded.
Favorite Channel Buttons
Accenda offers a convenient way to quickly go to your favorite
channels by “assigning” them to the [F1] - [F4] buttons. To set up
a favorite channel button:
Press Comment
1.
[L/MAC]
Press the [L/MAC] (Learn Multi-Function)
button. The currently selected source button will
flash once.
2.
[F1] - [F4]
Select a favorite channel button by pressing your
choice of [F1] - [F4]. The currently selected
source button will flash twice.
3.
[CBL/SAT]
[0] - [9],
[ENTER]
etc.
Press the button sequence that you want to
program. For example [2] [2] for channel 22.
Some televisions may require you to also press
[ENTER]. NOTE: The remote will transmit IR
instructions while you do this so you can see the
effect. The source button will light as it normally
does when you press each button.
4.
[PROG]
Complete the process by pressing the [PROG]
button.
If you tune channels with a cable or satellite box, it is usually a good
idea to include the device source button before the number buttons
to keep from having to select the cable box etc. manually. For
example, to program button [F4] to go to channel 24 using your
cable box:

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Press No. of Flashes Comment
[L/MAC] 1 Starts the sequence
[F4] 2 Selects button [F4]
[CBL/SAT] 1 Selects the cable box
[2] 1
[4] 1 Channel 24
[PROG] 3 Locks in favorite channel
You can get even fancier and have a single button cycle through a
sequence of favorite channels. (This makes watching three bowl
games at the same time a snap). This is called a multi-string
sequence.
Following is an example of creating a multi-string button sequence to
have button [F1] cycle through three favorite channels: 2, 4, and
12.
Press No. of Flashes Comment
[L/Mac] 1 Starts the sequence
[F1] 2
[0] 1
[2] 1
[L/MAC] 2 end of first string
[0] 1
[4] 1
[L/MAC] 2 end of second string
[1] 1
[2] 1
[PROG] 3 save string sequence
Using the procedure shown in the tables above, you may also use
[F1] - [F4] to provide any multi-button sequence. For example, you
may use [F1] to turn on the TV, turn on the VCR, and play a tape...
all with one button press.
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Press No. of Flashes Comment
[L/MAC] 1 Starts the sequence
[F4] 2 Selects button [F4]
[TV] 1 Selects the TV
[0] 1 Turn the TV to channel 3
[3] 1
[VCR] 1 Select the VCR
[POWER] 1 Turn on the VCR
|1Playtape
[PROG] 3 save string sequence
For maximum versatility, [F1] - [F4] may alternatively be used
as front panel volume and channel controls. When shipped
from the factory, [F1] & [F3] are volume up and down, and
[F2] & [F4] are channel up and down.
Channel Scan
Channel Scan gives you hands free channel surfing. When you press
the [SRCH] button, the Accenda Remote Control will send out a
Channel Up or Channel Down command every few seconds until you
issue another command or press any button other than 0-9, [CH+]
or [CH-].
The scan will be up if the last channel button you pressed was [CH+],
or down if the last channel button you pressed was [CH-]. You can
press [CH+] or [CH-] during the scan to switch directions. You may
vary the speed of the scan by pressing buttons 1 - 9 while Accenda
is scanning. The range is one channel command every three
seconds if you press button 1, one command every four seconds if
you press button 2, ranging up to one command every 12 seconds
with button 9. The light under the selected device button will link
while the remote control is scanning.

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Important: If you are using voice control (see next section), Accenda
cannot listen for voice instructions at the same time it is sending
infrared signals. Please make sure the LISTEN light is on if you wish
to issue a voice command to stop the scan. If Accenda is
transmitting (the selected device button will be lit and the LISTEN
light will be off) it will not be able to hear your command, and
Accenda will keep scanning. To avoid this, it is recommended that
you do not set the scan rate at too fast a speed. Because some
entertainment devices require longer transmissions than others, the
best rate will vary from user to user.
You can begin using Accenda’s pushbuttons now. If you just
wish to use the push buttons, and not instruct Accenda to
recognize your voice, you may skip the next step. If you later
decide to use voice instructions, you may teach Accenda to
recognize your instructions at a later time.
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TRAINING AND USING VOICE
INSTRUCTIONS
Unlike conventional remote controls, Accenda may be used “hands-
free” to control your TV, VCR etc. without lifting a finger!
The powerful voice recognition capability of Accenda is user-trained
for language and accent independence. If you wish to use voice
instructions, you will need to teach Accenda to recognize your voice
commands before use.
Use of the charging cradle is recommended for hands-free operation
to maximize battery life. However, you may find it convenient to hold
Accenda in your hand while “training” Accenda to recognize your
voice instructions. It is strongly recommended that you hold Accenda
the same distance from your mouth while training voice instructions
as you expect it to be in actual use.
Keywords
Accenda offers a powerful new voice recognition technology called
Word Spotting, in which voice instructions are preceded with a
special “keyword.” This allows Accenda to recognize instructions
even in the middle of a sentence. Word Spotting prevents Accenda
from responding to background conversation or television sound.
If you saw the classic movie 2001, you might remember the computer
HAL would only respond to instructions preceded by the word, 'HAL.'
Similarly, in the Star Trek series, verbal instructions such as 'Lights On'
would only be recognized if preceded by “Computer.” These are
examples of Word Spotting operation.
Some suggested Word Spotting keywords are “Accenda,” “Remote
Control,” and “Abracadabra.”

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LSome Special Notes To First Time Accenda Users 7
While the Accenda employs the latest state-of-the-art in speech
recognition, it will nonetheless have difficulty recognizing instructions
if two people are speaking at once or if there is other background
noise. Before training Accenda to recognize your voice instructions,
please be sure the room is reasonably quiet and lower the TV volume.
The closer Accenda is located to you the better the chance Accenda
has of hearing and understanding your instructions. This is especially
true in a noisy room. Remember Accenda is trying to understand
what you are saying over the sounds coming out of the TV. In
general, you will have best results when Accenda is between 12 and
36 inches from your mouth in a quiet room, and between 12 and 24
inches in a noisy room. You may adjust this somewhat with the
microphone sensitivity switch (page 36). For best results, you should
try to hold Accenda at the same distance from your mouth during
training as you will when you are using it and train Accenda in the
same room as your entertainment system . You may use the external
microphone for optimal voice operation.
If the television or receiver sound is very loud, you may need to hold
Accenda less than 12 inches away, or talk louder than normal for
Accenda to be able to hear you.
Please remember to speak the same when you are training Accenda
as you will when you actually are using Accenda, and hold Accenda
the same distance from you when training as you will during normal
use. If, like many new users, you speak unusually clearly and slowly
during training, Accenda may not recognize your instructions when
you later speak normally. For consistent results, speak naturally at all
times! As with all voice operated products, you will achieve the best
results with practice.
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Setting up Word Spotting Keywords
To train the Accenda to recognize your keyword:
1. Be sure the room is reasonably quiet.
2. Press and release the [SHIFT] button then press the [TRAIN]
button
3. Accenda will prompt you by saying "Say a keyword"
4. Wait for the Listen button to light up green before you speak.
5. Say the keyword, for example, "Accenda."
6. The Accenda will ask you to repeat the instruction.
7. Say the keyword again.
8. If the two words match, Accenda will say "keyword assigned."
When Accenda “wakes up” (see page 26, “Using Voice Instructions”)
the Listen button will light orange to let you know that it is listening
for a keyword. Once it recognizes the keyword the button will turn
green indicating it is now listening for a instruction. (Note: the Listen
button will not light green until you have trained at least one voice
instruction).
Training Voice Instructions
You may use a single instruction to initiate either a single button
press (for example [V+] to turn up the volume) or a complete
sequence of button presses. Some common examples are:

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Train Accenda to Turn on the TV
You Do This Accenda Response
Press the [TRAIN] button Accenda will say, "Say a word." When
the Accenda is ready to listen,
[LISTEN] button will light green.
Say a one or two-word
voice instruction. For
example, "TV Power."
Accenda will ask you to repeat the
instruction.
Say the same word again If the two words match, Accenda will
say "Push a button."
Press the first button of the
voice instruction ([TV] in
this example) within 15
seconds.
Accenda will respond with, "Button
accepted. Push another button."
Press the next button in the
sequence (in this example,
[Power]).
Accenda will say, "Button accepted.
Push another button."
Since you have now
completed the sequence,
press the [TRAIN] button.
Since you have created a sequence of
more than one button, Accenda will
say, "command assigned."
The voice-instruction TV Power is now assigned to the sequence
[TV] ÿ[Power], and is equivalent to pressing the [TV] button, then
the [Power] button.
To program Accenda to turn your cable box on and off, follow the
above procedure, but substitute the [CBL/SAT] button.
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Train Accenda to Make the Volume Louder
You Do This Accenda Response
Press the [TRAIN] button Accenda will say, "Say a word." The
Listen button will light green.
Say "Louder." Accenda will say “repeat.”
Say “Louder” again Accenda will say "Push a button."
Press [Vol+] "Button accepted. Push another
button."
Press the [TRAIN] button. "Command assigned."
Using this procedure, you can set up both simple or complex
sequences. For example, let us now set up a simple sequence to
turn the TV to channel 33 to watch Nickelodeon (you will need to
substitute the correct channel number for your location):
Train Accenda to Tune to a Specific Channel
You Do This Accenda Response
Press [TRAIN] Accenda will say, "Say a word." The
Listen button will light green.
Say "Nickelodeon""Repeat"
Say "Nickelodeon"again. "Push a button."
Press [3] "Button accepted. Push another
button"
Press [3] "Button accepted. Push another
button"
Press [TRAIN] "Command assigned."
You'll never have to remember what the channel number for
Nickelodeon is again! Using the same sequence, you may train
Accenda to respond to your other favorite channel choices.
Remember, you don't have to set up all of your channels — you can
still change channels with "Next Channel," and "Previous Channel."
Just set up your favorite channels.

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You can also set up more complex instructions. For example, with
just the single instruction "Play Tape," you can set up the Accenda to
switch the television to channel three, turn on the VCR, then press
the [play] button on the VCR. The sequence is: [TV] ÿ[0] ÿ
[3]ÿ[VCR] ÿ[POWER] ÿ[PLAY].
Teach Accenda A Sequence To Play A Video Tape
You Do This Accenda Response
Press [TRAIN] Accenda will say, "Say a word." The
Listen button will light green.
Say "Play Tape"Accenda will say "Repeat."
Say "Play Tape"again. Accenda will say "Push a button."
Press [TV] Accenda will respond with, "Button
accepted. Push another button."
Press [0] Accenda will respond with, "Button
accepted. Push another button."
Press [3] Accenda will respond with, "Button
accepted. Push another button."
The above instructions switch the TV to channel three. Now we
need to turn on the VCR power and press Play.
Press [VCR] Accenda will respond with, "Button
accepted. Push another button."
Press [POWER] Accenda will respond with, "Button
accepted. Push another button."
Press |Accenda will respond with, "Button
accepted. Push another button."
Press [TRAIN] Accenda will say, "Command
assigned."
Using the above procedure, you should train Accenda to respond to
your choice of instructions for the different components of your
entertainment system.
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When you are programming a new voice instruction or keyword,
Accenda will ask you to say a word. You must choose a voice
instruction that is easy for you to remember and is distinct from any
other voice instruction. Accenda will warn you if you speak to soon,
or too softly. Accenda will always ask you to repeat the instruction.
This is to insure that the instruction was correctly recorded. For
example, a background noise that you did not notice may have been
recorded as part of the instruction. You may be asked to repeat the
instruction several times before Accenda is convinced that it has a
good sample. If the instruction or keyword is similar to one already
recorded, Accenda will ask you to "Choose a different word."
Following are some guidelines for selecting instructions.
Choosing Voice Instructions
Accenda allows you to associate any voice instruction with any
button. While it might be tempting to program a voice instruction for
every button, this does not take full advantage of Accenda’s unique
capabilities. It is much more useful to program a voice instruction to
a complete sequence of buttons which are triggered by one
instruction. For example you can use the instruction "HBO" to set
your cable box to channel 17 (button sequence : [TV] ÿ[1] ÿ[7]
or whatever channel HBO is on your neighborhood). Use instructions
that are easy to remember!
Try to choose voice instructions that are distinct from one another.
Multi-syllable or two-word instructions work better than short words
because Accenda has more information to work with and can better
understand the instruction. For example "Quiet," "Silent," and
“Muting” are better word choices than "Mute" because they contain
more sound information. Also, having instructions of different length
will make it easier for Accenda to distinguish them.
“Volume Up” and “Volume Down” are usually better than "Louder"
and "Softer" (for many people "louder" sounds a lot like "power." "TV
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"Next Channel" and "Previous Channel" will often provide better
results than "channel up" and "channel down." See "Suggested
Vocabulary" (page 52) for suggestions.
Also, remember if you make the TV too loud, Accenda may have a
hard time hearing your instructions over the sound of the TV.
Changing and Deleting Voice Instructions
From time to time you may wish to delete or change a voice
instruction or keyword. For example, you may decide you would
prefer a different instruction that is easier to say or remember.
Sometimes, if a instruction is not working well, there may have been
some background noise when you recorded the instruction, and
performance will be improved if you erase, then re-record it.
To delete a voice instruction
1. Press and release the [ALT] button, then press [TRAIN].
2. Accenda will respond with “Beep. Say a word.”
3. Say the instruction you wish to erase.
4. Accenda will respond with "command cleared."
Canceling A Training Operation
You may elect not to train a instruction after you have pressed the
[TRAIN] button, or after beginning to erase a personality. If you do
not speak after pressing the [TRAIN] button, Accenda will respond
three times with the words "too soft." You have the choice of waiting
for Accenda to repeat this phrase or you may simply press any
button to cancel the operation.
To erase a keyword
1. Press and release the [ALT] button, then press [LISTEN].
2. Accenda will respond with “Beep. Say a keyword.”
3. Say the keyword you wish to erase.
4. Accenda will respond with “keyword cleared.”
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USING VOICE INSTRUCTIONS
To use voice instructions, you “wake up” Accenda, then say your
keyword followed by the desired instruction.
Waking Up Accenda
To maximize battery charge, the Accenda will "sleep" when not in
use. You "wake up" the Accenda by pressing the [LISTEN] button
before giving the Accenda a voice instruction. When you wake up
Accenda, it will remain awake for 4 hours to listen for voice
instructions. Each time Accenda recognizes a instruction, it will
remain awake for another 4 hours.
If you are going to use Accenda while it remains in the charger
cradle, you may adjust the wake time to "always on." Alternatively,
if you do not keep the Accenda in the charger cradle when not in
use, you may wish to shorten the wake time to conserve battery
charge. See page 39 for instructions for changing the wake time
setting.
Please be sure the room is reasonably quiet — while the Accenda
employs the latest state-of-the-art in speech recognition, it will
nonetheless have difficulty recognizing instructions if two people
are speaking at once or if there is other background noise.
Accenda requires a brief period of silence before it can recognize
a voice instruction.
The closer Accenda is to you, the better the chance it has of
hearing and understanding your instructions, especially in a noisy
room. Remember Accenda is trying to understand what you are
saying over the sounds coming out of the TV. In general, you will
have best results when Accenda is between 18 and 36 inches
from your mouth in a quiet room, and between 12 and 24 inches
in a noisy room. You may adjust this with the microphone
sensitivity switch (page 36).

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When you “wake up” Accenda by pressing the [LISTEN] button, the
button will light orange to let you know Accenda is waiting for your
keyword. When you speak the keyword, the button will turn green,
telling you Accenda is awaiting your voice instruction.
As with any remote control, the remote control must be pointing at
the device to be controlled when either a button is pressed or a voice
instruction is utilized. Accenda is designed to provide satisfactory
results either in the hand with the top pointing toward the TV etc., or
in the Charging Cradle with the bottom pointing toward the TV etc.
ADVANCED FEATURES
Fast Volume™
Fast Volume is a unique feature of Accenda that makes remote
control of volume especially fast and convenient. Fast Volume sends
multiple volume up or down instructions with a single button push or
just one spoken instruction. To use Fast Volume simply press
[SHIFT] ÿ[V+] (louder) or [SHIFT] ÿ[V-] (softer) to have
Accenda send four volume up or down instructions at one time. For
even faster volume adjustment, [ALT] ÿ[V+] or [ALT] ÿ[V-] sends
eight volume up or down instructions.
To train Accenda to use Fast Volume:
1. Be sure the room is reasonably quiet.
2. Press and release the [TRAIN] button
3. Accenda will prompt you by saying "Say a word"
4. Wait for the Listen button to light up green before you speak.
5. Say a one or two word voice instruction. For example, "Much
Louder"
6. The Accenda will ask you to repeat the instruction.
7. Say the same instruction again.
8. If the two instructions match, Accenda will say "Push a button."
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9. Press and release [ALT], then press [V+]. Accenda will say,
"Button accepted. Push another button.” Press [TRAIN].
Accenda will respond with “command assigned.
Repeat the above steps with the voice instruction "Very Soft," and
with the button sequence [ALT] ÿ[V-] for rapidly lowering the
volume.
LPlease note: To avoid sending instructions faster than the
television (or other selected device) can receive them, Accenda will
need one or two seconds to send the entire string of volume up or
down instructions. Make sure the Accenda is pointing toward the
television when the selected device source button is green so that
the television etc. will receive all the instructions.
Volume Control
Accenda will try to reduce the number of buttons you have to press
in order to make operating your entertainment system as easy as
possible. For example, VCRs and cable boxes rarely have volume
controls. With devices such as these, Accenda will send volume
control instructions directly to the TV if it can, even if you are in VCR
or Cable mode, eliminating the need to press the [TV] button.
Even when the VCR or cable box has volume control capability built
in, most consumers prefer to use the volume control on their
television. Therefore, even when the VCR or cable box has a volume
control, the Accenda will automatically send volume control
commands to the television instead of the VCR or cable box. You
may disable this feature and have Accenda control volume with the
VCR or cable box by pressing
[TV] ÿ[PROG] ÿ[8] ÿ[PROG] (The TV button will flash twice).
You may re-enable TV volume control when in satellite, cable or VCR
mode by repeating the key sequence. The TV button will flash once if
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Availability of the volume send-through feature will vary with the type
and manufacturer of the entertainment devices you are using. (See
also “Smart Source” on page 30 for advanced control of source
buttons.)
Erasing Accenda's Programming (Reset Accenda)
Accenda uses a special non-volatile memory to remember voice
instructions, favorite channels, multi-step functions, Smart Source
and device setup. This ensures that Accenda will retain its
programming even when you are changing the battery. From time to
time you may wish to completely erase all programming and start
fresh. To clear non-volatile memory, press [ALT] ÿ[REC] (Accenda
will respond with a beep) followed by [ALT] ÿ[REC] again.
(Accenda will respond with "memory cleared”).
Caution: this will erase all set up information, voice
instructions and Multi-step functions. Accenda will be reset to
its default settings.
Multi-String Sequences
“Multiple String Sequences” take the flexibility and power of the
Accenda to another level by letting you program a single instruction
to step through a series of button sequences each time you speak
the instruction. For example, a multi-string sequence can let you surf
through three favorite channels with just a single voice instruction or
button push. The following multi-string sequence uses the TV tuner
to step through channels two, four, and seven, with a tuner that
requires you to enter all numbers as two-button sequences.
You Do This Accenda Response
Press the [TRAIN] button Accenda will say, "Say a word." The
Listen button will light green.
Say a one or two-word voice
instruction. For example,
"Favorite."
Accenda will ask you to repeat the
instruction.
Say the word Favorite again If the two words match, Accenda will
say "Push a button."
You Do This Accenda Response
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Press the first button that
you wish to associate with
the. In this example, [TV]
Accenda will say, "Button accepted.
Push another button."
Press next button in series.
In this example, [0]
Accenda will say, "Button accepted.
Push another button."
Press [2] Accenda will say, "Button accepted.
Push another button."
Signify the end of the first
string by pressing [L/MAC]
Accenda will say, "Button accepted.
Push another button."
Press [0] Accenda will say, "Button accepted.
Push another button."
Press [4] Accenda will say, "Button accepted.
Push another button."
Signify end of the second
string by pressing [L/MAC]
Accenda will say, "Button accepted.
Push another button."
Press [0] Accenda will say, "Button accepted.
Push another button."
Press [7] Accenda will say, "Button accepted.
Push another button."
Signify the end of the last
string by pressing [TRAIN]
Accenda will say, "Command
assigned."
Now, the first time you say "favorite," Accenda will take you to
channel two. When you repeat "favorite,", Accenda will take you to
channel four. As you repeat "favorite" Accenda will take you to
channel seven, then keep surfing through the three channels. Could
anything be easier for watching bowl games?
Smart Source™
Smart Source is a new feature that makes using Accenda simpler
than any other remote control by eliminating the traditional need to
push the [TV], [CBL/SAT], [VCR],[DVD],[AUDIO] or [AUX] button
every time you want to change what you are doing. Smart Source

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puts you in complete control. With Smart Source, you decide which
entertainment device you wish to use for common functions — which
you then perform with just one button press. Smart Source also
simplifies voice programming, by reducing the number of button
presses required to perform a function.
Once you have programmed Smart Source, you may never
need to press the [TV], [CBL], [VCR], or [AUX] buttons again!
For example, if both your cable box and TV can control volume, you
can have Accenda automatically select the TV whenever you press
volume up, volume down or mute, and have the Accenda
automatically select the cable box to change channels whenever you
press channel up, channel down, or any numeric key. (With
traditional remote controls you would need to remember to push the
TV button to change to the TV mode, then change the volume, then
press the cable button to switch back to the cable mode to continue
changing the channels.)
Smart Source classifies buttons of each common type together. The
classifications are: volume-related buttons, channel related buttons,
tape/DVD/Cassette control buttons, power-related buttons and Audio
related buttons. Once you assign any button to a device, all the
buttons of that type are automatically assigned. For example, if you
assign [C+] to the cable box, [C-], [Prev], and the numeric keys
are then all assigned to the cable box. Similarly, if you assign [V+]
volume up to the television, [V-] and [Mute] are also assigned to
the television.
To set up Smart Source:
1. [TV], [CBL/SAT], [VCR],
[DVD],[AUDIO] or [AUX]
Press source button for
the device you wish to
program. Source button
will flash once.
2. [PROG] Press the [PROG] button.
The source button will
flash twice.
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3.
[V+] [V-]or [Mute]
[C+] [C-], [Prev]
[<<] [<] [STOP]
[>] or [>>]
[Power]
[PIP], [ALT]ÿ[PIP],
[SHIFT]ÿ[PIP]
(Volume
Group)
(Channel
Group)
(Tape/DVD
Group)
(Power Group)
(PIP Group)
After you have pressed
[PROG], press any button
in the desired group. The
source button will flash
three times. Any button in
selected group will control
the selected device.
If sound is on, Accenda
will say, “Smart Source
On.”
For example, to set up Smart Source to use the volume instructions
to specifically control your TV, press [TV] ÿ[PROG] ÿ[V+]
To automatically select your cable box whenever you wish to change
channels, press [CBL] ÿ[PROG] ÿ[C+]
If you wish to override Smart Source (for example to record one
channel with your VCR while you are watching a different channel
with your TV), simply press [SMART]. The currently selected source
button will flash once. To turn Smart Source back on, press [SMART].
The button will flash twice to indicate Smart Source is back on. If
sound is on, Accenda will say, “Smart Source On.”
Auto-Mute
When enabled, Auto-Mute sends a Mute instruction to the television,
thus making the room quiet so that Accenda will better understand
voice instructions.
Accenda offers two alternative Auto-Mute modes. In the full Auto-
Mute mode, any time Accenda wakes up through the user pressing
the [LISTEN] button, Accenda will send a mute signal. In the
"Qualified Auto-Mute" mode, Accenda sends a mute signal whenever
it hears a valid keyword. You may sequence through the Auto-Mute
modes as shown below.

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Press Then Press Button will
Flash
Auto-Mute
[ALT] [Mute] 2 times Full Auto-Mute
[ALT] [Mute] 3 times Qualified Auto-Mute
[ALT] [Mute] 1 time Auto-Mute Off
You may turn the volume back on by issuing a Mute instruction.
Front Panel Lights: Source Buttons
Each source button ([TV] [VCR] [CBL/SAT] [DVD] [AUX] [AUDIO])
will flash green when you select it. Once selected, the button will
also flash when the remote control is sending an infrared signal to
the specific device. This is especially useful when you are using
Smart Source, as you can easily tell what device the remote control
is operating when you press a button. The last selected source
button will also light to flash back a response during set up.
Backlight
Any time a button is pressed, the major keypad buttons (numeric,
favorite channel, power, and transport buttons) will light red for a
preset time. (See “Adjust Backlight Time” for instructions on
changing this time.)
Adjust Backlight Time
You may adjust the amount of time the keypad backlight remains lit
after you press a button. The default setting is 12 seconds. You
may adjust the time as follows:
1. Press [AUX] The AUX button will flash green once.
2. Press [PROG] The button will flash green twice.
3. Press [6] The button will flash green once.
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4. Press [PROG] The button will flash as follows:
1 flash = backlight always off
(maximum battery life)
2 flashes = 4 seconds
3 flashes = 8 seconds
4 flashes = 12 seconds
5. Repeat steps one through four to cycle
through the possible wake time
intervals.
Listen Button Light
The [LISTEN] button will light in various colors to indicate the status
of the Accenda. Following is the meaning of the different colors:
Button
Light
Button Meaning
Off Accenda is sleeping awaiting a button depression.
Orange Accenda is listening for keywords
Green Accenda is listening for voice instructions
The [LISTEN] button is always lit when Accenda is “awake” and
listening. Pressing the [LISTEN] button when the light is off wakes
Accenda so that it is listening for a keyword or instruction. Pressing
the [LISTEN] when it is already lit places Accenda back into the
power-saving sleep mode.

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Voice Response Method
You may use the [SOUND] button to turn on and off the voice
response feature. You may also change between two methods of
voice response.
In normal operation when Voice Response is enabled, Accenda will
state the button you are pressing, then automatically send the
command to the TV, etc. You may alternatively have Accenda state
the button you are pressing, but NOT send the command until you
press the button again. This method of operation makes it easier to
prevent sending commands by accident. You may switch between
these two methods of operation by pressing:
[TV] ÿ[PROG] ÿ[9] ÿ[PROG]. The TV button will flash twice if
the alternative method is selected. The TV button will flash once if
the standard method is selected.
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ADVANCED VOICE OPERATION FEATURES
Microphone Sensitivity
A three-position microphone sensitivity control is located inside the
battery compartment (see page 54). The sensitivity as shipped
should be optimal for most users. However, you can make the
microphone either more or less sensitive. Making the microphone
more sensitive will make the Accenda more responsive to your
instructions, but also more sensitive to background sounds such as
the TV or other people talking. Making the microphone less sensitive
will make the Accenda less sensitive to background noises but also
less sensitive to your voice, so you will need to speak louder.
External Microphone
For optimum results when using the Accenda hands-free, you may
use the optional external lapel microphone. To use the microphone,
simply plug it into the microphone jack located on the side of the
remote control.
Erasing (see page 29), then re-training voice instructions after
switching to the external microphone is strongly recommended.
You may wish to change the microphone sensitivity switch
inside the battery compartment.
Disabling Word Spotting
If you do not wish to use Word Spotting, you may turn it off by
pressing [SHIFT] followed by [TV/VCR]. The last selected source
button will flash once when Word Spotting is turned off. You may
turn Word Spotting back on by pressing [SHIFT] followed by
[TV/VCR] again. The source button will flash twice when Word
Spotting is turned on.
You may also disable Word Spotting by deleting the keyword, as
described on page 20.

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Accenda Prompts
The Accenda Remote Control gives you a visual indication of its
status through its front panel lights, while friendly "voice prompts" talk
you through the process of setting up keys the way you want.
Following is a summary of the voice prompts Accenda will provide:
Accenda will
respond with
this prompt
When you press
this button
Comment
Say a word [TRAIN] You may now record a voice
instruction
Push a button You should now press a
button to associate with
the instruction just
recorded
Button accepted.
Push another
button
You should now press the
next button associated with
the instruction just recorded.
If the last button has been
pressed, press [TRAIN].
Command
assigned
[TRAIN] (after
entering a button
or multi-step
sequence)
Accenda is finished training
a button
‘beep’ Say a word [ALT]ÿ
[TRAIN]
You may now delete a voice
instruction.
Command cleared Accenda has deleted a
voice instruction
Say a keyword [SHIFT]ÿ
[TRAIN] Train a Keyword
Keyword Assigned After saying a
keyword
Accenda is finished training
a keyword (personality)
'beep' Say a
keyword
[ALT]ÿ
[LISTEN]
Delete a personality (and its
instructions)
Accenda will
respond with
this prompt
When you press
this button
Comment
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Keyword Cleared Accenda has deleted a
personality (and all its
instructions)
Repeat Accenda needs to hear
two consecutive voice
samples that match
Louder please You spoke too softly. Speak
louder
Too Soon You began speaking before
the Listen light came on
Softer please You spoke too loudly.
Speak softer
Choose a
different word
The Instruction or keyword
you used is too similar to
one previously recorded.
Too Long Your instruction was too
long (more than 2
seconds)
Memory full You have tried to record
either too many
instructions, functions, or
keywords. Up to 50
instructions or 4 keywords
may be recorded

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Delay
On rare occasions, you may find an entertainment device which
requires a pause between instructions for a multi-step function to
operate properly. To provide a pause of ½ second between two
instructions in a multi-step function, press [SHIFT] followed by ~.
Adjust Wake Time
To maximize battery life, the Accenda will "sleep" when not in use
and is awakened to listen for voice instructions when you press the
[LISTEN] button. Normally, when you first wake up Accenda, it will
remain awake for 4 hours. The Wake time may be shortened or
lengthened as follows:
1. Press [AUX] The AUX button will flash once.
2. Press [PROG] The AUX button will flash twice.
3. Press [5] The AUX button will flash once.
4. Press [PROG] The AUX button will flash as follows:
1 flash = 1 minute
2 flashes = 1 hour
3 flashes = 4 hours
4 flashes = always on
5. Repeat steps one through four to cycle
through the possible wake time
intervals.
If you press the [LISTEN] button when Accenda is already awake, it
will re-enter the sleep mode and remain asleep until you press
[LISTEN] again.
LNote: The Accenda is "awake" and listening for instructions only
when the Listen button is green.
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Adjust Multi-step function Repeat
Most entertainment devices require that infrared instructions be
repeated some number of times, usually three, in order to reliably
accept them. However, a limited number of devices require more or
fewer code repeats. Accenda defaults to automatically sending each
instruction three times. On very rare occasions, you may notice that
a particular entertainment device is performing functions too many
times with voice instructions or keyboard multi-step functions.
For example, you have created a voice instruction for channel 12 and
you see the TV going to channels 1-1-1-2-2-2. If this happens you
need to reduce the repeat count from three to one.
Accenda allows you to change the number of times a instruction is
sent (the repeat count) from between one and four. To change the
repeat-count,
1. Press [TV] ÿ[PROG] ÿ[7] ÿ[PROG]
2. Press [7] ÿ[PROG].
3. Try the voice instruction or multi-step sequence again to see if it
works properly. For the most reliable operation, you should use the
highest repeat count that works properly. Each time you press [7]
ÿ[PROG] you will increase the repeat count by one. After the count
reaches four, it will cycle back to one.
ALTERNATIVE ACCENDA SET-UP METHODS
Manual Set-up (Enter Individual Codes)
If you prefer entering the device codes for Accenda yourself:
Press Comment
1.
[TV] [VCR]
[CBL/SAT]
[DVD] [AUX]
[AUDIO]
Press the device source button for the device
you wish to program. The button will flash green
once. If sound is enabled, Accenda will respond
with the button name.