Memorex CP8 TURBO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL User manual

CP
8®turbo
UNIVERSAL
REMOTE CONTROL
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Memorex
CPS Turbo Universal Remote Control (URC). The CPS
Turbo learnsthe remote control commandsfor up to eight
audio/video components.
In today's complex AIV sys-
tems,this eliminates confusion ofwhich remote control to
use and does away with the pile of remote controls on
your end tables or night stand.
This simplifies your life because one URC does the work
of eight remote controls.
But simply replacing existing remote controls is not
enough. Your
CPS Turbo can be programmed to perform
sequences ofupto
4S differentcommands th at involveup
to eight separate remote controlled components. The
multiple steps usually needed for equipment switching
and mode selection can be presetto operatewith justone
press ofthe sequence numberor even totally unattended
if needed.
With the large, easy-to-read LCD display and real-time
c
lo ck,the CPS Turboprovides the ability to easily operate
your
AJV equipment at any time or day you want.
Your
CPS Turbo also has a special feature ca ll ed
SCHEDULING which can automatically activate up to 16
separate sequences and start/stop events. Additionally,
each sequence can be performed daily, weekly, or on a
one-time-only basis.
AFAVORITE CHANNELfeature allows you to enterup
to
32 active or favorite channels into its memoryto allowyou
to scroll only through those preferred channels.
The built- in QUICK TIMER RECORDING (QTR) allows
you to enter one-key timed recordings for instant, auto-
matic operation of your video recording equipment.
Non-volatile memory allows the batteries to be changed
without losing any codes, sequences or settings.
Du aldisplay light provides easy viewing in low-light con-
ditions.
For your protection, we urge you to record the serial
number (found on the back of the turbo) in the space
provided.
Serialnumber:#_ _ ________ __ _ _
Teaching remote commands and using your new
CPS
Turbo is a simple proce ss , but it requires attention to
detail.
Be sure to read and follow all instructions in this manual.
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CONTENTS
CONTROL AND FEATURE LOCATIONS ........ .. .... .. 4
INSTALLING BATIERIES .. ... ...... ......... .. ... .... .. .... .. .. . 5
UNDERSTANDING THE CPS TURBO ....... .. .. .. ...... . 6
Usi
ng Some Keys Several Times ...................... 6
Setting the Time ......
.. ........................................ 6
TEACHING THE CPS TURBO .. .. .. .... .. ...... .. .......... .... 7
Al igning the CPS Turbo ...................................... S
Teaching Commands to the CPS Turbo ............ 9
Using the Learned Commands ........................
11
USING SEQUENCES ................................... .. ....... 11
Programming a Command Sequence .. ... .. ....... 11
Using the Key Label .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .......... .. . .. .. ..... 14
Time Delays ........
.. .... .... .. .... .... .. ... ........ .... .. .... . 14
Using a Command Sequence ......
.. ........... .. ..... 15
Editing a Command Sequence
.. .. . .. ... ..... .. .. ..... 15
Command Extensions ...................................... 15
Deleting a Command or
a Command Sequence
.. .. .. .. .... . .... .. ... .. .. . .. .... .. . 17
USING THE SCHEDULER ............... ...... ................. 19
Schedule Programmi ng .. ...... .. .. ............... .. ..... 19
Using a Schedule ........
.. ............. .. .. ........ .. ....... 22
Editing a Schedule Entry..................
.. ......... .. ... 22
FAVORITE-CHANNEL SELECTION ............. .. ....... 24
Editing Favorite-Channel Selection ..............
.. .. 25
Using Favorite-Channel ....
.. .. .... .. .... .. ............ .. 25
QUICK TIMER RECORDING (QTR) .... .. ....... .. ....... 26
Programming the QTR .... .. .............................. 27
Using Quick Timer Recordi
ng .... .. . .... ............... 2S
PROBLEM SOLVING .............. .. ............. .. .. . .. .. ........ 29
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................
.. .......... 30
SPECIFICATIONS
.. .. .... .... ............ .... .. ..... .. ...... .. .. ... 31
TERMS AND CONDITIONS .................................... 32
ABBREVIATIONS .... .... .. .... .. .............................. ... .. 34
KEYS ....... ... .......................... .. ... .. .. ... .. ...... ... ........... 35
WARRANTY & SERVICE INFORMATION .............. 37
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CONTROL AND FEATURE LOCATIONS
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
The CPS Turbo uses four AA alkaline batteries. The CPS
Turbo requires the extra powerof alkalines and might not
perform properlywith standard or rechargeable batteries.
1.Movethe battery compart-
ment cover by pressing it
in the direction of the ar-
row.
2. Install four new AA batter-
ies, observing the polarity
(+and-) symbols marked
inside the battery com-
partment.
3. If you are installing batter-
ies for the first time,press
and hold the [CANCEL]
key. Then, use a pen or
pencil to press the [RE-
SET] button inside the
battery compartment. The
re-set feature is atwo step
process to prevent acci-
dental use.
RESET
Caution: Press [CANCEL] and [RESET] only when you
are installing batteries for the first time. Press-
ing [CANCEL] and [RESET] erases all learned
commands in the CPS Turbo's memory. See
"Troubleshooting."
4. Replace the compartment cover.
Notes:
A set of batteries provides power for up to six months
of normal use. However, to avoid loss of the learned
commandsandcommand sequences,replace the bat-
teries
as soon as you see the BATTERY LOW symbol
appear on the display.
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The CPS Turbo retains learned commands and com-
mand sequences in memory for 2 1/2 minutes without
batteries. Be sure you have new batteries ready to
install before you remove the old batteries.
The clock stops running when you remove the batter-
ies. You mustresettheclock each timeyou replace the
batteries.
Never leave weak batteries in the
CPS Turbo. They
can leak damaging chemicals.
Do not mix old and new batteries. 5

UNDERSTANDING THE CP8TURBO
Before you use the CP8 Turbo, it will help to understand a
little about how it works.
USING SOME KEYS SEVERAL TIMES
The CPS Turbo has 35 programmable keys. You can
teach each command key up to eight different remote
control commands-one command for each of the eight
device indicators (TV,
VCR1 ,VCR2,CABLE, RCVR, CD,
TAPE, and AUX) up to the available memory space. Be-
fore you teach or use a command, press the SELECT
[<Ill]
or [ .,..] to select the desired device.
Each time you press a SELECT key, the next device
indicator appears on the display. After you reach the last
deviceindicator at theend ofthedisplay,the displaywraps
to the indicator at the opposite end of the display.
Although some device indicators have specific names
(TV, VCR, TAPE, CABLE, and so on), you can teach re -
mote contr
ol commands for any remote control compo-
nent using any device indicator setting. The display
names are only for reference.
The names on the command keys are also only for refer-
ence. Although it
is best to use a CP8 Turbo key that has
the same name (or a similar name) as the remote control
key whose command it is being taught,you can teach any
remote control command to any
CPS Turbo key.
Forexample,you can teach the fast-forward command for
your VCR to FF [
........ ] on the CP8 Turbo.
Note: The CPS Turbo can only learn infrared com-
mands. Old-fashioned, ultrasonic controls are
not compatible with the CP8 Turbo.
SETTING THE TIME
After you have installed your batteries, the CP8 Turbo will
automatically enterthe run mode. Atime will appear in the
display (12:00 AM) and the daywill show as MON. TV will
also appear in the upper left hand portion of the display.
The LEARN key and other special function editing keys
are located underneath a sliding door at the base of your
Turbo.
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1.Press [LEARN]. The
TV
LEARN indicator ap- I+
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pears. Then, SELECT 1
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and KEY alternately
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appear on the display
for 60 seconds.
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0: 00 AM appears on - u ·
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the display. Use the
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number keys to enter
IIUI II
the desired time. Ex-
ample:12:34.
3.Use the SCROLL
(.A]
or (T] key to set AM or
PM .
4.Press [STORE]
to
store the time.The day
flashes
on the display.
If you enter an invalid
ti
me , 0: 00 appears on
the display . Begin
again from Step 1.
5.Use the SCROLL
(.A]
or (T] key to select the
day of the week.
6.Press
[STORE] to
TV
store the day. STORED
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appears on the display
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for about 1 second.
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Then the CPS Turbo re-
turns to thelearn mode,
and SELECT and KEY
alternately appear
on
the display.
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At this point you may
proceed with the
ne xt
section, "Teaching the
URC"or you may press
the (CANCEL] key
to
return to the run mode.
TEACHING THE CPS TURBO
In the remainder of this manual, the CPS Turbo will be
called the "Turbo ." The other remote controls for your
system components are called "remote controls."
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ALIGNING THE TURBO
Your new Memorex CPS Turbo comes equipped with a
patented alignmenttechnology which allows you
to prop-
erly position the Turbo's IR receiver window with the
remote control whose commands you want to teach the
Turbo.
Do this with each remotecontrol,beforeyou begin
teaching its commands
to the Turbo.
Note: For best results,
be sure both remote controls
have fresh batteries
1.Press [LEARN). SE-
LECT and KEY wi ll al -
ternately appear
on the
display.
2. Lay the Turbo and re-
mote control on a flat,
non-reflective surface.
3.Point the remote con-
trol at theTurbo's IR re -
ceiver window, located
at the bottom of the
Turbo, with the re -
motes touching.
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Note: Although most remote controls can be learned
with the door in place, it may be necessary to
slide off completely the lowerdoor that covers
the function keys.
4.Press any key
on the
MEMOAEX
remote control and
slowly move the re -I I
mote control from side
to side. The Turbo's IR
indicator lights when ,,,,,,
the alignment is cor-
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reel.
5. When the alignment is
correct, proceed to
"Teachi ng Commands
to the Turbo" without
moving the Turbo or
remote control.
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TEACHING COMMANDS TO THE TURBO
Follow these steps to teach commands to your
URC.
1. Use the SELECT [ .... ]
tv ' VCAi VCR2 CABLE ACVR CO TAPE AUJ
or [ ..,.] key to select the
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desired device. The
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selected device ap-
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pears on the top of the
display. If possible,
choose a device indi-
calor that matches the
component you want
to
control (TV, CABLE,
VCR, and so on). Use
the AUX indicator for
other components.
2. Press the Turbo com-
mand key you want to
teach -- [ON], for ex -
ample. The clock con-
tinues
to run , the key-
name appears on the
display.
3.Press and hold the re -
VOl!
mote control key that
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you want the Turbo to
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learn.The IR indicator
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lights. Release the re- I
mote control key when
STORED appears on
the display. After about VCR!
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2 seconds, SELECT
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and KEY alternately - C
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appear on the display.
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If ERROR appears on _ v c " -
the display, see "Prob-
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lem Solving ."
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Note: If URC says STOREDbut doesnot operatethe
command, try the following:
A. When usingthe normal procedure (step 2, then step3),
instead of PRESSING the remote control key in step3,
try pressing morebriefly,more of a shortT
AP ,justlong
enough for the URC to say STORED.
If ERROR appears
on thedisplay,See "Problem Solv-
ing," page 29.
B. Reverse the learning
order- do step 3 before step 2.
Be sure to have the remote control key held down in
step3when the command key is selected in step 2. Do
step2within asecond of doing step 3. The split second
delay in URC learning may enable learning a more
effective part of the remote control code. Try using
different amounts of delay if necessary. 9

C. Change the distance between the remote control and
the URC.
It may take a different distance to effectively
focus the IR beam at the URC window, since some
remote controls are very powerful. Increase the dis-
tance until the send/ receiver indicatorno longer lights,
then decrease the distance until the indicator just
comes
on . This distance may be as much as 12
inches.
D. In order for the URC to operate some devices, it may
be necessary to use a different DISTANCE (See C
above)
in combination with the normal method in steps
2 & 3 or
in combination with either the TAPPING
method or REVERSE method.
E. With some cable TV devices it may be necessary to
use the procedure in steps 2 & 3 in the following
manner: With the two remotesatleast48" apart,select
the URC key you wantto teach. We will use "CHN UP"
as an example. When CHNUPappears on the display.
press the remote control key you want the URC to
learn. Keep the key held down while steadily moving
the otherremote toward the URC at about2
to 3inches/
second. Alignment aiming
is very important with this
method.
It may help to use a straight edge for refer-
ence. The URC may indicateSTORED withoutthe red
send/receive indicator being illuminated.
4.Repeat Steps 2 and 3
to
teach the Turbo
more commands from
the same remote con-
trol. Return to "Aligning
the Turbo" to teach the
URC commands from
a different remote con-
trol.
5. To exit the learn mode,
press [CANCEL]. (The
Turbo automatically
exits the learn mode if
you don'tpress any key
for
60 seconds.)
Notes:
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To change the command learned by a particular com-
mand key with a particular device indicator setting,
simply repeat the teachi
ng procedure. The Turbo
erases the old command when it learns the new one.
If FULL appears on the display,the Turbo's memory is
full. When the memory is full, the Turbo stays in the
learn mode until you delete some commands or com-
mand sequences. See "Deleting a Command or a
Command Sequence."
Afterteaching the commands to theTurbo,remove the
batteries from the old remote controls and store the
remote controls. You might need to reteach the codes
to the Turbo.