JBL STC-1 User manual

STC-1
TOUCH
SCREEN
REMOTE
OWNER’S
MANUAL

SECTION _________________________________________ PAGE
1.0 _______________ INTRODUCTION
1.1 Features 4
1.2 Important Notes 4
1.3 Getting Started 4
1.4 The Touchscreen Display 5
1.5 The Special Functions Page 5
1.6 Programming the STC-1 6
1.7 Setting the Access Options 7
2.0 __________ CREATING AND EDITING PAGES
2.1 Creating a Page 8
2.2 Editing a Page 8
2.3 Placing Buttons on a Page 9
2.4 Using the Text Editor 10
2.5 Assigning a Page to a Button 11
2.6 Removing a Page Assignment from a Button 11
2.7 Deleting a Button from a Page 11
3.0 ______IR EDITOR
3.1 Menu Options 12
3.2 Aligning a Remote Control 13
3.3 Sending Infrared Commands to the STC-1 14
3.4 Testing Infrared Commands 14
3.5 Editing Infrared Commands 14
4.0 __________MACRO EDITOR
4.1 Menu Options 15
4.2 Editing a Macro 15
4.3 Inserting an Infrared Command 16
4.4 Inserting a Time Delay 16
4.5 Macro Hints 17
5.0 __________IR CODE BASICS
5.1 Frequency Modulation 18
5.2 Pulsed IR Codes 18
5.3 How the STC-1 Learns IR Commands 18
5.4 Hints for Learning IR Codes 19
6.0 __________PROGRAMMING HINTS
6.1 Summary: Creating Pages 21
7.0 __________TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 Contacting JBL 22
8.0 __________SPECIFICATIONS 23
9.0 __________APPENDIX A: SCREEN TEMPLATES 24
10.0 __________INDEX 25
11.0 __________WARRANTY 28
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS

UNPACKING
AND INSPECTION
After unpacking the STC-1, save all of the packing
materials in case you ever need to ship the unit.
Thoroughly inspect the STC-1 and the packing materials
for signs of damage. Report any shipment damage to the
carrier at once. Report any equipment malfunctions to
your dealer.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the 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
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause 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
the 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.
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Read Instructions. Read all safety and operating
instructions before operating the unit.
Retain Instructions. Keep the safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
Heed Warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the unit
and in the operating instructions.
Follow Instructions. Follow operating instructions
and instructions for use.
Heat. Keep the unit away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, etc., including
amplifiers that produce heat.
Ventilation. Make sure that the location or the position
of the unit does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings, nor should it be placed in a
cabinet that impedes the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
Power Sources. Connect the unit only to a power
supply of the type described in the operating
instructions, or as marked on the unit.
Power Cord Protection. Route power supply cords
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed on or against them, paying particular
attention to the cords at plugs, at convenient receptacles,
and at the point at which they exit from the unit.
Nonuse Periods. Unplug the power supply from the
outlet when the unit is to be left unused for a long
period of time.
Water and Moisture. Do not use the unit near
water—for example, near a sink, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near an open window, etc.
Object and Liquid Entry. Do not allow objects to fall
or liquids to be spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
Cleaning. The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Servicing. Do not attempt any service beyond that
described in the operating instructions. Refer all other
service needs to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service. The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
•The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
•Objectshavefallenorliquidhasbeenspilledintotheunit.
•The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
•The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
SAFETY
SUGGESTIONS
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The STC-1 is a PROGRAMMABLE TOUCHSCREEN
REMOTE that is designed to provide infrared control of
audio/video and automation systems. Like other
“universal”or “learning”remote controls, the STC-1
allows you to consolidate the functions of many
independent infrared remote controls into one unit.
However, the STC-1 also incorporates a unique
programmable user interface, allowing it to provide a
simple, intuitive, and customized interface for any
system. Before using the STC-1, please read and follow
all instructions in this manual.
1.1 Features
The STC-1 provides superior quality and reliability as
well as these specific features:
•A replacement for all of your system’s remote controls.
The STC-1 can reproduce all of the commands of
almost any other infrared remote control.
•A programmable graphic display. The STC-1 has a
built-in drawing program that makes it easy to place
buttons, text, and symbols anywhere on the display.
•A touch-sensitive display. When you want to perform
a command, simply touch the display where that
command is displayed.
•A built-in rechargeable battery pack. The STC-1 can
run continuously for up to three hours between
charges. Because the remote is normally used only a
few minutes per session, the unit typically will run for
a week or more between charges. A built-in Fuel
Meter monitors the battery level to let you know how
much run time is remaining.
•A macro function. This feature allows the STC-1 to
perform a series of commands by pressing a single
button. For example, you could create a macro called
“MOVIE” that turns on the TV, sets the correct
channel, turns on the VCR, dims the lights, and starts
playing a movie.
•Automatic power-down. The STC-1 turns itself off
whenever it is not used for a pre-set amount of time.
Touching any area of the display will turn it on again.
•A serial port for communication with a special PC
interface program for backup and restore of previously
programmed displays and IR commands.
•Non-volatile memory. The STC-1 will not lose any
programmed data if the main batteries fail.
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.2 Important Notes
Please read these important notes about the STC-1:
•The STC-1 should be placed in an area where it is
around normal room temperature (between 60˚F to
90˚F). If the temperature is too hot, the display
appears dim. If the temperature is too cold, the
display appears dark and may respond slowly.
•Do not use sharp objects on the touchscreen. It is
designed to operate with a firm touch of your finger.
•Do not let the STC-1 get wet. It should not be handled
with wet hands or placed in an area where it could
get wet.
•Do not subject the STC-1 to smoke, dust, or
vibrations. The display may be damaged from
excessive shock or vibration.
•Use only the power supply that is provided with the
STC-1. Using the wrong type of power supply may
result in battery leakage or other damage.
•Do not disassemble the unit. The STC-1 contains high
voltage circuits that may cause injury if contacted.
1.3 Getting Started
The STC-1 is powered-up by touching any area of the
display. If the STC-1 does not respond, make sure the
switch on the bottom of the unit is in the ON position
as indicated by the arrow.
On/Off Switch RJ-11 Jack

1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.5 The Special Functions
Page
The Main Menu page contains a unique icon in its
upper left corner. Selecting this icon displays the
Special Functions page. This page is used for invoking
several built-in functions, viewing the Fuel Meter, and
entering the Program Mode.
The built-in functions include:
PROGRAM MODE
Press this button to enter the programming mode of the
STC-1. If the Access Lock Out is ON, the access
passcode must be entered or the unit will remain on the
Special Functions page, preventing unauthorized
individuals from reprogramming the unit.
BEEPER ON/OFF
These two buttons turn the audible beep on and off.
CLEAN SCREEN
The Clean Screen function temporarily disables the
touchscreen, allowing you to clean the screen while it is
illuminated without transmitting IR commands or
changing the programming. The hourglass counts down
the time available (about 12-13 seconds) before the
touchscreen becomes active again.
FUEL METER
The Fuel Meter graphically represents the charge status
of the internal battery. Please note that the word
CHARGING will appear above the Fuel Meter when the
unit is actually charging. The Fuel Meter will reset only
when the unit is fully recharged. When recharging, use
only the power supply (DC, 8.5v 2A, pin negative) that is
supplied with the unit. You may continue to use the
STC-1 as it recharges, although doing so may slow the
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Upon power-up, the STC-1 will display its Main Menu
page, which is blank by default, awaiting programming.
The default initial screen is shown below
1.4 The Touchscreen Display
The STC-1 touchscreen display is organized as a series
of pages. A page consists of all the information
displayed on the screen at one time. Normally each page
contains objects (buttons, text, and symbols) that are
related in some way. For instance, they may all display
information necessary for controlling a particular VCR.
By default the STC-1 has one Main Menu page—all
other pages are considered submenus. Any page can
contain a button that will display any other page when
selected. Normally the Main Menu page is used to
display the names of the submenus (e.g., the equipment
being controlled). The submenus may consist of one or
more pages. The STC-1 will support 22 pages plus the
Main Menu page, in addition to the unit’s programming
screens. A representation of a programmed Main Menu
page is shown below.
MAIN MENU
*
Special Functions Page Icon
MUTE
TURN OFF
SYSTEM
TURN ON
SYSTEM
MAIN MENU
LIGHTS
LASER
DISC
SECURITY
TV
VCR
COMPACT
DISC
VOLUME
*
MUTE
TURN OFF
SYSTEM
TURN ON
SYSTEM
MAIN MENU
LIGHTS
LASER
DISC
SECURITY
TV
VCR
COMPACT
DISC
VOLUME
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recharging process. The recharging time will take
between one and three hours, depending on the battery
status prior to recharging.
POWER OFF
This button invokes the Stand-By mode.
CONTRAST UP/DOWN
These two buttons adjust the LCD contrast.
EXIT
Pressing the EXIT button will return you to the Main
Menu page.
1.6 Programming the STC-1
Programming the STC-1 involves a three-step process:
1. Drawing and linking all of the pages that will become
the user interface.
2. Teaching the STC-1 the infrared commands from
other remote controls.
3. Creating macros.
Allprogrammingsteps are initiated from theProgram
Optionspage.This page is displayed bypressingthe
PROGRAM MODE buttononthe Special Functions page.
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There are 11 functions available on the Program
Options page:
CREATE PAGE
This function is used to create a new page.
EDIT PAGE
This function is used to place buttons, text, and symbols
on a page.
DELETE PAGE
This function is used to delete an existing page.
COMPUTER LINK
This function toggles the PC communication link
ON and OFF and is used to back up the STC-1
programming with a personal computer. It can also be
used to load previously developed pages and IR codes.
The interface program, available from JBL, requires a
PC running Windows 3.1 and a serial port. Please note
that this program is not for editing the pages; it is a
library program for backing up the unit as well as
reloading the unit with pages you have previously
defined.
EDIT MACRO
This function is used to create, edit, and delete macros.
EDIT IR
This function is used to learn, edit, and delete infrared
commands.
ACCESS OPTIONS
This function is used to program a passcode into the
unit and to enable or disable the PROGRAM MODE
button from the Program Options page. This allows you
to limit program mode access to only those people who
know the passcode.
TIMER SETTINGS
This function is used to set the STC-1’s stand-by and
power-down timers. The stand-by timer defines the
length of time the display remains on after the last time a
button was pressed. During Stand-By mode, the STC-1's
circuits are still energized, but the STC-1 uses much
less battery power than when it’s running. The power-
down timer defines the length of time the STC-1’s
circuits remain energized after entering the Stand-By
mode. During power-down, the STC-1 uses virtually no
battery power.
POWER
OFF
PROGRAM
MODE
CLEAN
SCREEN
BEEPER
ON OFF
EXIT
CONTRAST
FULL
FUEL METER
CHARGING
EDIT
MACRO
CREATE
PAGE
EDIT
IR
EDIT
PAGE
ACCESS
OPTIONS
DELETE
PAGE
TIMER
SETTINGS
COMPUTER
LINK
CLEAR
ALL
CHARGE
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CHARGE CONTROL
You can toggle between the Fast Charge and Trickle
Charge modes of the STC-1's battery supply. Normally
the unit will be left in Fast Charge mode. The unit will
automatically revert to Trickle Charge mode when the
batteries are fully charged. If the unit is to be used for
only brief periods of time and then recharged, you
should select the Trickle Charge mode.
NOTE: When you connect the AC adapter to the
STC-1, the Fuel Meter will not reset until the unit is fully
charged. It is not necessary to disconnect the STC-1
immediately, for it will automatically enter the Trickle
Charge mode. Avoid disconnecting the STC-1 from the
AC adapter before it has been fully charged. You may
still use the unit while it is charging, although doing so
will slow down the charging rate.
CLEAR ALL
▼WARNING: The Clear All operation will wipe out all
pages and IR commands in the STC-1.
If you wish to start with a “clean slate,”the Clear All
option will remove all the buttons, pages, and
commands from the STC-1’s memory. To ensure that
accidental erasure doesn't occur, you must enter the
security code before the memory will be erased. If you
inadvertently press the CLEAR ALL button, simply
press the ENTER button on the touchscreen without
entering the passcode and you will be returned to the
Program Options page.
EXIT
Thisoptionis used to return totheSpecial Functions page.
1.7 Setting the Access
Options
To limit access to the PROGRAM MODE button on the
special functions page, select the ACCESS OPTIONS
button from the Program Options page. The STC-1 will
display the CHANGE PASSCODE and the LOCK OUT
OFF and ON buttons.
Either select the desired option or press the EXIT button
to cancel the operation. If the CHANGE PASSCODE
button is selected, the STC-1 will display a keypad and
prompt you to enter a passcode. The passcode can be
any number, from one to four digits in length. After
entering a passcode, press the ENTER button on the
touchscreen. Do not forget the passcode. You will
be prompted to enter the passcode again for verification.
This passcode must now be used to enter the
PROGRAM MODE on the Special Functions page if
the LOCK OUT button is ON. You can enable or
disable the need for a passcode by selecting the LOCK
OUT ON or OFF buttons.
▼CAUTION: Always use a one- to four-digit
passcode. Never press the ENTER button
(i.e., no passcode) when the unit prompts
you for the passcode.
1.0
INTRODUCTION
ACCESS OPTIONS
EXIT
CHANGE
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ON
OFF
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Thischapterdescribes in detail how to
programtheSTC-1.
2.1 Creating a Page
To create a page, all you have to do is give it a name. To
do so, select the CREATE PAGE button from the
Program Options page. When the text editor is displayed,
enter a name of up to eight characters in length. A
representation of the Create Page keypad is shown below.
Although the STC-1 allows you to give different pages
the same name, using unique names for each page is
recommended since these names are used by the PC
Interface to catalog a library of pages you have created.
For information on using the text editor, see the section
“Using the Text Editor”on page 10.
2.2 Editing a Page
Thepageeditorisusedtocreatethe STC-1’suserinterface.
Editingpages is athreestepprocess:
1. Select a page to edit.
2. Place buttons, text, and symbols on the page.
3. Assign a page to at least one of the buttons on the
page you have created (i.e., Main Menu).
To begin editing a page, select the EDIT PAGE button
from the Program Options page. The STC-1 will display
a list of page names that were previously created using
the CREATE PAGE utility. Either select the desired page
or press the EXIT button to cancel the operation. If a
page is selected, the STC-1 will display that page with a
drawing grid and a pull-down menu bar.
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CREATING
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PAGES
The menu bar displays the current function being
performed. To select a new function, display the menu
by touching the center of the menu bar.
The options available in this menu are:
COPY PAGE
Use the COPY PAGE function to copy a page button
layout. There may be some functions like Volume, Mute,
and Exit that you want to have on the same place on
every page. You may also find this useful to duplicate
the controls of transports (i.e., CD, laser disc, VCR, tape
deck, etc.). This function copies the page button layout
only. It does not copy IR codes, macros, or page titles. It
does, however, copy all page assignments that are
attached to the buttons. To copy a page:
1. Make a mental note of the page you would like to copy.
2. On the Program Options page, press the CREATE
PAGE button, then name the new page.
3. Press the EDIT PAGE button, select the page you
just created, and press DRAW BUTTON (which pulls
down the edit menu). Press COPY PAGE to select the
page you would like to copy. The display will list the
names of all the available pages; press the name of
the page you want to copy.
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EDIT TEXT
ASSIGN PAGE
REMOVE PAGE
DELETE BUT.
CANCEL
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CREATING
AND EDITING
PAGES
Once a button has been placed on the page, its shape
can be changed. The list of available button shapes can
be displayed by touching the button while in the DRAW
BUTTON mode. When the list is displayed, either select
the desired shape or press CANCEL to exit without
making a change. There are 10 different types of button
styles and shapes to choose from:
NORMAL
This is a rectangular shape.
RADIUS
This is a rectangular shape with mitered corners.
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DRAW BUTTON
This function is used for
locating and sizing buttons, as
well as for selecting styles
and shapes.
EDIT TEXT
This function is used for placing text and symbols
within buttons. It is also used for entering a page title.
ASSIGN PAGE
This function is used for linking pages together.
Assigning a page to a button will cause that page to be
displayed whenever the button is selected.
REMOVE PAGE
This function is used to
remove a page assignment
from a button.
DELETE BUT.
This function is used to delete a button from the page.
Using this function will also delete any infrared
commands or macros associated with the button.
CANCEL
This option is used to close the menu without changing
functions.
EXIT
This option is used to exit the page editor.
NOTE: The maximum number of buttons that can be
created is 500. If the total number of buttons on all
pages reaches 500, the STC-1 will display a “memory
full”message.
2.3 Placing Buttons on a Page
Locating, sizing, and aligning buttons on a page is
very easy. To draw buttons on a page, select DRAW
BUTTON from the pull-down menu
while in the Edit Page mode.
All buttons are created by touching the
drawing grid where the button is to be
located, first by touching the upper left corner, then by
touching the lower right corner. Any button size from
1x1 to 4x4 grid boxes can be created. Because all
buttons fall within the grid pattern, they are
automatically aligned.
DRAW BUTTON
DRAW BUTTON
Touch the UPPER
LEFT corner of the
button location first
Touch the LOWER
RIGHT corner of the
button to define the size
Radius
Button
DRAW BUTTON

OBLONG
This shape is rounded on the left and right sides. This
option is only available for buttons that are wider than
they are tall.
3D
This is a three-dimensional rectangular shape.
REVERSE
This option will reverse the dark and light areas of
a button.
TEXT BOX
This option is used when the button’s only
function is to display text. A text box will not
respond when touched.
LT ARROW
This is a triangular shape pointing to the left.
RT ARROW
This is a triangular shape pointing to the right.
UP ARROW
This is a triangular shape pointing upward.
DN ARROW
This is a triangular shape pointing downward.
NO BORD.
This option will remove the button border. Only the text
within the button will be displayed. This type of button
will not respond when touched.
NOTE: Not all button shapes are available for every
button size. If a button shape is not available for a
particular button size, it will not be displayed in the list.
For example, the arrow buttons will only appear for 1x1
and 1x2 vertical button sizes.
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2.4 Using the Text Editor
The text editor is used to place text and symbols on a
page. Text can be placed both within buttons and within
the page title area. To begin placing text on a page,
select EDIT TEXT from the pull-down menu while in the
Edit Page mode. Now press either the button that you
want to place text into or the page title area. (To access
the page title area, press the space directly under the
EDIT TEXT menu bar.) This displays the text editor.
The darkened area at the top of the page
represents the amount of space available in the
selected button for text. The size of this space
depends upon the size of the button. Two
darkened areas side by side indicates that two lines of
text can be entered.
As text is entered from the touch panel, the characters
are displayed in the darkened area. If two lines of text are
available, pressing the ENTER button once will move
the cursor to the area for the second line. You can also
use the cursor keys to jump back and forth between the
two. Pressing the ENTER button again will exit the text
editor and place the text inside the selected button or
page title area. If only one line of text is available for the
selected button, the ENTER button needs to be pressed
only once. All text is automatically centered within the
selected button or page title area.
3D
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DRAW BUTTON
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Be sure to create an EXIT or RETURN button that
returns you to the Main Menu. This is very
important; otherwise you will create a “dead
end” and have no recourse but to turn off the
unit with the switch on the bottom. If you do reset
the unit in this fashion, when you turn the STC-1 back
on you will be returned to the Main Menu page; none of
the programming will be lost.
To assign a page to a button, select ASSIGN PAGE from
the pull-down menu while in the Edit Page mode. Now
select the button for the page assignment. The STC-1
will display a list of page names, including the Main
Menu page, from which you can select. Either select the
desired page or press EXIT to cancel the operation. All
buttons that have a page assignment will show a dashed
box around them while in the Assign Page mode.
Note: You cannot assign a page to a button that has been
programmed as a TEXT BOX.
2.6 Removing a Page Assignment
from a Button
To remove a page assignment from a button, select
REMOVE PAGE from the pull-down menu while in the
Edit Page mode. Now select the button with the page
assignment to be removed. The button should no longer
have a dashed border around it, indicating that the page
assignment has been removed.
2.7 Deleting a Button from a Page
To delete a button from a page, select DELETE BUT.
from the pull-down menu while in the Edit Page mode.
Now select the button to be deleted. Note that this
operation also deletes any infrared commands or macros
that are assigned to the button.
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Additional symbols can be entered by pressing the
MORE >> button. This will display a window
containing the additional symbols. Either select a
symbol to be entered or press the CANCEL button to
close the window. Note that most of these symbols can
not be displayed on the page title area.
If this is the first time you are naming a button, as you
start to type in button name, the AUTOTEXT feature of
the STC-1 will try to guess what
you are writing. You may only
need to type in one or two letters.
If you do not wish to use what the
STC-1 is suggesting, simply keep typing. The database
the STC-1 uses for this is pre-defined; it will not learn
any new words you enter.
NOTE: There are no selectable character fonts. A small
font is automatically assigned to all button text, and a
large font is automatically assigned to the page title text.
2.5 Assigning a Page to a Button
After pages have been created and edited, they must be
linked. Linking pages allows you to navigate through all
of the individual pages that have been created. This is
the electronic equivalent of turning a page in a book. By
assigning a page to a button, the assigned page will be
displayed whenever the button is pressed.
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The STC-1 learns and reproduces the infrared commands
ofother remote controls.Each of theseinfrared commands
must be programmed into the STC-1. This is done by
using the original remote control (the donor) from a
piece of equipment to teach its commands to the STC-1.
There are four steps to this learning process:
1. Aligning the donor remote with the STC-1.
2. Teaching the STC-1 an infrared command.
3. Testing the learned command.
4. Editing the learned command.
Tobegin performing these steps,selectthe EDIT IR button
fromtheProgram Options page. The STC-1willdisplay a
listofpage names to select from.Eitherselect the desired
pageorpress the EXIT button to canceltheoperation. If a
pageisselected, the STC-1 will displaythatpage along
withtheALIGN IR template in the center,as shown below.
To select a new function, press anywhere on the screen,
then display the menu by touching the top of the menu
bar (where it says LEARN IR).
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3.1 Menu Options
The options available in this menu are:
LEARN IR
This function is used for aligning the donor and teaching
the STC-1 the infrared commands from the donor.
TEST IR
This function is used to verify that
a command works properly.
EDIT IR
This function is used to modify a command if necessary.
See “Hints for Learning IR Codes”on page 19.
ALIGN IR
This function is used to properly align the donor with
the STC-1’s learning window.
DELETE IR
This function is used to delete an existing command.
CANCEL
This option is used to close the menu without
changing functions.
EXIT
This option is used to exit the infrared editor.
3.0
IR EDITOR
LEARN IR
ALIGN IR
SIGNAL
OVERLOAD
Edit IR Menu Bar
LEARN IR
TEST IR
EDIT IR
ALIGN IR
DELETE IR
CANCEL
EXIT

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3.2 Aligning a Remote Control
To ensure that a valid signal is being received, all donor
remote controls should be properly aligned with the
STC-1’s learning window. This is the small window
located on the front of the unit.
The STC-1 has an ALIGN IR function to help determine
the correct position in front of the learning window. This
function is invoked upon entering the Edit IR mode or by
selecting ALIGN IR from the pull-down menu while in
the Edit IR mode.
To properly align a donor remote control with the STC-1,
first make sure the donor remote is at the same height as
the learning window. It may be necessary to place the
donor remote control on a higher surface than the STC-1.
Now press any key on the donor remote control, moving
the control back and forth in front of the learning window.
The donor remote control is located at the proper distance
from the STC-1 when the SIGNAL box is on (darkened)
and the OVERLOAD box is off (clear). If neither box is
on, the STC-1 is not detecting any infrared signal.
If the SIGNAL box will not turn on without turning on
the OVERLOAD box, you should ignore the overload
indicator. This will only happen
for certain types of infrared
commands. These special types of commands can
usually be learned from any distance as long as the
SIGNAL box is on.
Touching the display anywhere will cancel the Align IR
function.
IR EDITOR
Transmit IR
Window
IR Learning Window
LEARN IR
ALIGN IR
SIGNAL
OVERLOAD
Edit IR Menu Bar

3.3 Sending Infrared Commands
to the STC-1
Once a donor remote control is properly aligned, the
STC-1 is ready to start receiving and storing the infrared
commands. First, make sure the STC-1 is in the Edit IR
mode and Learn IR is selected from the menu.
Next, select a button on the STC-1 that you wish to
assign a command to. After pressing the button, the
STC-1 will display a READY message. Now press the
key on the donor remote control that transmits the
command that you want the STC-1 to learn. Continue to
hold the key down until the STC-1 displays O.K.
After the command has been processed and stored, the
STC-1 will display LEARNED. If an error message is
displayed, realign the donor remote control and try
again. All buttons that have an infrared command
assigned to them will have a dashed border displayed
around them while in the Edit IR mode.
3.4 Testing Infrared Commands
After a command has been learned by the STC-1, you
should test it to make sure it behaves properly. This can
be done by selecting TEST IR from the pull-down menu
while in the Edit IR mode. To test a command, point the
STC-1 at the equipment to be controlled and press the
appropriate button on the display. If the command does
not work properly, it may need to be edited or re-learned.
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3.5 Editing Infrared Commands
Most infrared codes will transmit continuously as long
as the remote control key is held down. This means that
either the entire code or some part of it is being repeated
over and over. Some infrared receivers need a command
to be repeated a certain number of times to work
properly. This may be anywhere from two to twenty
times. Also, some infrared receivers may not work
properly if the command is repeated at all. This is why
the STC-1 allows you to adjust the number of command
repeat times and to enable or disable continuous
transmission.
To edit an infrared command, select EDIT IR from the
pull-down menu while in the Edit IR mode. Now select a
button with an infrared command that you want to edit.
This will display the Edit IR page.
The repeat times can be adjusted from 0 to 25, and
the SUSTAIN function can be turned on or off. If the
SUSTAIN function is turned off, the command will
be transmitted the selected number of repeat times.
If SUSTAIN is turned on, the command will be
transmitted for as long as the button is pressed
plus the number of repeat times. The default setting
for most commands is SUSTAIN ON and
MIN. REPEAT = 3.
Even if a command works properly, increasing the
number of repeat times may be necessary if the command
is to be used in a macro. Since macro commands are not
sustained while a button is pressed, they may need to
automatically repeat more times to be recognized.
EDIT IR VOLUME
RECORD
VCR
PLAY
>
POWER
PAUSE STOP
SEARCH
SEARCH
MAIN
MENU
MUTE
FAST FWD
>>
REWIND
<<
Button with Infrared Command
assigned as shown in Edit IR Mode
EDIT IR
MIN. REPEAT:
SUSTAIN: OFF ON
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4.0
MACRO
EDITOR
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4.1 Menu Options
The options available in this menu are:
EDIT MACRO
This function is used for inserting infrared commands
and time delays.
TEST MACRO
This function is used to verify that a macro executes
properly.
DELETE MACRO
This function is used to delete an existing macro.
CANCEL
This option is used to close the menu without changing
functions.
EXIT
This option is used to exit the macro editor and return to
the Program Options page.
4.2 Editing a Macro
After selecting a button to which to assign a macro, the
STC-1 will display the MACRO EDITOR page. This
page displays the 24 possible steps in the macro along
with a pull-down menu bar.
The menu bar displays the current function being
performed. To select a new function, display the menu
by touching the center of the menu bar. The options
available in this menu are:
COMMAND
This function is used to insert an infrared command into
a macro.
4.0
MACRO
EDITOR
A macro is a series of infrared commands that is
executed by pressing a single button. For example, you
could create a macro called “MOVIE”that turns on the
TV, selects the VCR input, turns on the VCR, dims the
lights, and starts the movie. Macros are one of the
simplest ways to make a complicated system easy to use.
Creating a macro on the STC-1 is a three step process:
1. Select the button that will execute the macro.
2. Edit the macro. This step involves selecting the
commands that the macro will execute and inserting
any necessary time delays.
3. Test the macro to make sure it performs as expected.
To begin creating a macro, select the EDIT MACRO
button from the Program Options page. The STC-1 will
display a list of available page names. Either select the
desired page or press the EXIT button to cancel the
operation. If a page is selected, the STC-1 will display
that page along with a pull-down menu
bar.The menu bar displays the current function being
performed. To select a new function, display the menu by
touching the center of the menu bar.
EDIT MACRO VOLUME
RECORD
VCR
PLAY
>
POWER
PAUSE STOP
SEARCH
SEARCH
MAIN
MENU
MUTE
FAST FWD
>>
REWIND
<<
Macro
Editor
Menu
Bar
COMMAND
MACROEDITOR
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 9
STEP 10
STEP 11
STEP 12
STEP 13
STEP 14
STEP 15
STEP 16
STEP 17
STEP 18
STEP 19
STEP 20
STEP 21
STEP 22
STEP 23
STEP 24
Macro Editor
Menu Bar

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button, no command will be learned, and the step button
will still show the step number.
4.4 Inserting a Time Delay
Some commands in a macro may need a short time
delay between them. There are basically two types of
situations in which this might be necessary:
1. If one of the commands in a macro turns a device on
(e.g., the power command for a TV), the device may
need several seconds to “warm up”before it can
receive another command.
2. If the macro transmits back-to-back commands to
the same device, a very short time delay may be
necessary to help the device recognize that there is
more than one command.
To insert a time delay into a macro, select the TIME
DELAY option from the Macro Editor menu. Next, select
the step position where you want the time delay inserted.
This will cause the STC-1 to display a numeric keypad.
Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired time delay
in seconds. The longest time delay that can be entered is
9.9 seconds. If a time delay longer than 9.9 seconds is
needed, you can insert multiple time delays in a row.
NOTE: The maximum number of macros that can be
created is 100. If the total number of macros reaches
100, the STC-1 will display a “memory full”message.
TIME DELAY
This function is used to insert a time delay into a macro.
INSERT BEFORE
This function is used to insert a step in front of another
step. It is used when a command or time delay must be
placed before an existing step.
REMOVE STEP
This function is used to remove a command or time
delay from a macro.
CANCEL
This option is used to close the menu without changing
functions.
EXIT
This option is used to exit the macro editor page and
return you to the main EDIT MACRO page.
4.3 Inserting an Infrared
Command
First, select the COMMAND option from the Macro
Editor menu. Next, select the step position where you
want the command inserted. This will cause the STC-1
to display a list of page names. Either select the page
that contains the infrared command to be inserted or
select the EXIT button to cancel the operation. If a page
is selected, the STC-1 will display that page with
SELECT STEP in the menu bar. Now select the button
that contains the infrared command to be inserted. If a
valid button was selected, the STC-1 will return to the
macro editor page with the command inserted in the
macro step.
The name that appears in that macro step is taken from
the first line of the button name and can be up to 8
characters long. If there is no IR code assigned to the
COMMAND
TV PWR
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 9
STEP 10
STEP 11
STEP 12
STEP 13
STEP 14
STEP 15
STEP 16
STEP 17
STEP 18
STEP 19
STEP 20
STEP 21
STEP 22
STEP 23
STEP 24
MACRO EDITOR
COMMAND
TV PWR
VCR PWR
0.3 SEC
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 9
STEP 10
STEP 11
STEP 12
STEP 13
STEP 14
STEP 15
STEP 16
STEP 17
STEP 18
STEP 19
STEP 20
STEP 21
STEP 22
STEP 23
STEP 24
MACRO EDITOR

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MACRO
EDITOR
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4.5 Macro Hints
You cannot string macros together by calling up another
macro as a step within the macro you are editing.
A button can contain a macro, an IR command, and a
page assignment. When a button is pressed, the STC-1
will first send the IR command, then run the macro, and
finally go to the page assigned. Remember that you
cannot assign a button to a macro unless there is a
“learned”IR command associated with it. If you would
like to call up another page at the end of a macro, go to
the Edit Page mode and assign a page to the same
button that runs the macro. The assigned page will be
displayed after the macro has been completed.

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5.0
IR CODE
BASICS
There are two types of infrared codes that are commonly
used for consumer electronics products: Frequency
Modulated and Pulsed.
5.1 Frequency Modulation
This type of transmission modulates the IR energy at a
fixed carrier frequency. The vast majority of consumer
electronics remote controls use a carrier frequency
around 40 kHz, although the carrier can range from
20 kHz to 500 kHz or higher. While the STC-1 is rated
to handle carrier frequencies between 20 kHz and
111 kHz, in practice it can learn some carrier
frequencies outside of this range.
The actual code consists of bursts of IR energy
modulated at the carrier frequency, separated by pauses.
The code is defined by the length of each burst and each
pause, as well as by the carrier frequency.
5.2 Pulsed IR Codes
This type of transmission does not use a carrier
frequency.
Pulsed codes are quite common in cable TV converter
boxes.
5.3 How the STC-1 Learns
IR Commands
There are many different encoding schemes used for IR
codes. The burst and pause times have fixed lengths,
variable lengths, or some combination of the two. To
learn the code, the STC-1 “records”a sample of the
code in a manner similar to the way a tape recorder
records sound. Once a sample of the code has been
taken, it is analyzed to find any repeating patterns.
Some codes continuously repeat themselves for as long
as the button is pressed. Others send a code followed by
a “keep alive”pattern. Some codes don’t repeat at all.
Any of the above types of codes can also have some sort
of preamble in front of them. It is very important to
capture the preamble in this type of code. The IR
learning buffer of the STC-1 is large enough to
accommodate the preamble.
When a repeating pattern is found, extra repeats are
stripped off before the code is stored in memory. The
number of repeats is also stored so the code can be
reproduced accurately.
If the buffer was filled up during learning, it is assumed
that the pattern should be repeated for as long as the key
is pressed. This is common for commands such as
Volume, Balance, and Scan —functions that may need
to be continuously repeated. For these types of
commands, SUSTAIN is set ON as the Edit IR default. If
the buffer is not filled, SUSTAIN is set OFF and the
repeat pattern is displayed as the REPEAT TIMES. The
default REPEAT TIMES for a code with SUSTAIN ON
is three. This means the repeating pattern will repeat
three more times after the pressed key is released. You
can, of course, edit this if needed, in the Edit IR
command mode.
If the code uses a carrier frequency, that frequency is
also stored with the code.
Pause
40kHz Burst