Universal Electronics MediaRemote User manual

MediaRemote with SimpleCenter
Universal Remote Control
Users Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Key Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Device Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming Device Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming PC Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Searching for Your Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Checking the Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Checking Device Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Checking the PC Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Controlling SimpleCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming Channel Control Lock. . . . . . . . . 17
Locking Channel Control to CBL/SAT. . . . 17
Unlocking Channel Control . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locking Volume Control To One Mode
(Global Volume Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Unlocking Volume Control for a Single
Device (Individual Volume Unlock) . . 19
Unlocking All Volume Control (Global
Volume Unlock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Keymover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Moving Keys in the Same Device Mode . . 19
Moving Keys to a Different Device Mode. 20
Restoring the Original Function of a
Single Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Restoring the Original Function for All
Keys in a Mode:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Learning Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programming a Learned Key. . . . . . . . . . 21
Deleting a Single Learning Key . . . . . . . . 22
Deleting All Learned Keys in a Specific
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Creating a Macro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Clearing a Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Creating a Power Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Clearing the Power Macro. . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Clearing Custom Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Manufacturer’s Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers . . . . . . 30
Setup Codes for Audio Amp/Tuners . . . . . 30
Setup Codes for Cable Boxes/Converters 31
Setup Codes for DVD Players . . . . . . . . . 32
Setup Codes for Home-Theatre-in-a-Box
(HTiB) Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setup Codes for PVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers . . . . 35
Setup Codes for TVs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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INTRODUCTION
The MediaRemote with SimpleCenter by
Universal Electronics allows you to
unlock the digital media on your PC to
experience it in a home-theater-like
setting. You can enjoy your digital
content on your PC screen or on any
entertainment device connected to your
PC, using the included SimpleCenter PC
software (see the SimpleCenter online
help for more details).
The MediaRemote also serves as a
universal remote control that controls
your traditional home entertainment
equipment.
Moreover, it’s packed with advanced
features such as:
•Macros – for instant activation of
favorite key sequences
•Learning – to capture unique
functions from your devices’ original
remote controls
•Key Mover – for copying keys from
one device to another, or to a
different position in the same mode
•Direct Code Setup – for easy device
programming with setup codes
•Innovative Code Search – allows
setup of your devices without
looking up codes
•Favorite Channel Scan – for easy
channel surfing of favorite channels
•Channel Lock – to assign channel
controls to individual devices or to
one global device
•Vo l u m e L o c k – to assign volume
controls to individual devices or to
one global device
Before using the product, you will need
to install the included batteries and also
perform some programming to operate
the specific home entertainment devices
you wish to control.
Please follow the instructions detailed in
this manual to set up the unit and then
start enjoying your new remote control.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Use the illustration below to locate
features on the MediaRemote with
SimpleCenter and then study the Key
Charts (on the next three pages) to learn
how they function.
To find out what type of devices can be
controlled by each device key after
programming, see “Device Table” on
page 8.
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Key Chart
Key Function
Press PWR once to turn
on or off a home
entertainment device. If
you have programmed
the power macro, press
and hold PWR to turn on
all the devices you
selected (see “Creating
a Power Macro” on
page 24).
Press TV, PC, CBL/SAT, or
AUDIO once to select a
home entertainment
device to control. Also
see “Device Table” on
page 8.
In all modes except CBL/
SAT and PC, use REW,
PLAY, FFWD, STOP, and
PAUSE to control a VCR,
DVD player, or a PVR
(after selecting a desired
device). To record in the
VCR mode (if you have
set up a VCR on a device
key), press REC twice.
In the CBL/SAT mode,
use these keys to control
the DVR/PVR functions
of the set-top box.
See “Controlling
SimpleCenter” on
page 14 for details on
using these keys in the
PC mode.
Press to command
your PVR to instantly
replay the last 7 seconds
of a program you are
watching.
Press to use
Advance/Quick Skip.
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Use the cursor keys to
move the cursor in the
program guide and
menu screens and to
navigate within the
interactive service.
Use OK/SELECT to
choose options, PPV
events, and to tune
programs from the
program guide.
In the PC mode, use
these keys to navigate
SimpleCenter. See
“Controlling
SimpleCenter” on
page 14 for details.
Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to
raise (or lower) the
audio volume.
Press MUTE once to turn
the sound off or on.
Press LAST once to recall
the last channel.
Use CH+ (or CH-) to
select the next higher
(or lower) channel.
For DVD players, use
these keys to skip
forward (or reverse)
through chapters.
Once you are in a menu,
use PAGE+ (or PAGE-)
to page up (or page
down) through menu
screens and the program
guide on some devices.
For amplifiers/receivers,
use these keys to select
the next higher (or
lower) preset station.
In the PC mode, use
Page+ (or Page-) to page
up (or page down)
through lists of your
digital media.
Use GUIDE to display the
program guide.
Key Function
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Use INFO to display the
current channel and
program information.
Use MENU to display the
selected device’s menu.
In the CBL/SAT mode,
use MENU to access the
cable or satellite
program guide.
See “Controlling
SimpleCenter” on
page 14 for details on
using this key in the PC
mode.
Use EXIT to exit out of
your cable or satellite
program guide.
See “Controlling
SimpleCenter” on
page 14 for details on
using this key in the PC
mode.
Use the SimpleCenter
key to switch to PC
mode and transmit
SimpleCenter
commands.
Key Function
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Device Table
NOTE: Please refer to the table below
when performing the instructions
in “Programming Device Control”
on page 9.
After programming, the MediaRemote
with SimpleCenter will be able to control
the following types of devices:
Use the keypad numbers
(1-9, and 0) to directly
tune channels (e.g., 09).
Press ENTER if you had
to press ENTER to send
channel selections on
your original remote.
Press INPUT to change
video sources.
For amplifiers/receivers,
use the keypad numbers
to select inputs 1
through 10.
For your PC, use the
keypad to access the
“browse by letter”
feature. Use the keypad
as you would the keypad
on your cell phone:
repeatedly press the key
until the letter or
number you want
appears on the screen.
To advance to the next
letter, pause for 2
seconds, and the cursor
will appear signalling
that SimpleCenter is
ready to receive the next
character. Use the '1' key
for common symbols.
See “Controlling
SimpleCenter” on
page 14 for details.
Device Key Controls these types of
devices
A
ny home entertainmen t
device, depending on
the code you choose.
A PC with the receiver
attached to a USB port
Key Function
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. On the back of the remote control,
push the tab and lift off the battery
cover.
2. Locate the two (2) enclosed AAA
batteries. Match the + and - marks
with those in the battery case, then
insert them.
3. Align the cover’s keys with the
case’s holes and press the cover
back into place. The tab should
click when the cover is locked.
NOTE: Replace the batteries when
MediaRemote with SimpleCenter
stops performing acceptably.
PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
The MediaRemote with SimpleCenter is
preprogrammed to operate a Sony TV, a
Pioneer Audio Amplifier/Tuner, and a
Motorola cable converter. To control
devices other than the default brands,
perform the following steps; otherwise
skip this section.
NOTE: As noted in “Device Table” on
page 8, any device key may be
A
ny home entertainmen t
device, depending on
the code you choose.
A ny home entertainmen t
device, depending on
the code you choose.
Device Key Controls these types of
devices
❶
❸
❷
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programmed to control any type of
device, regardless of how it is label.
However, the PC key is reserved
exclusively for controlling your
digital media through the Universal
Electronics SimpleCenter receiver.
NOTE: If more than 10 seconds pass
between key presses, the remote
exits programming.
1. Turn on a device and, if applicable,
insert video media, (e.g., cassette
or disc).
NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 4
completely before proceeding.
Highlight or write down the codes
and devices you wish to program
before moving on to step 2. See
“Manufacturer’s Codes” starting on
page 30
2. On the remote control, press a
device key once (i.e., TV, CBL/SAT,
or AUDIO); the power key blinks
once.
3. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
4. Use the “Manufacturer’s Codes”
starting on page 30) to locate the
type of device and brand name and
then enter the first five-digit code
for your device. The power key
blinks once after each digit. When
you finish entering the code, the
power key blinks twice for a valid
code.
NOTE: If the power key displays a long
blink, the entry is invalid. Repeat
steps 2 through 4 and try entering
the same code again.
5. Aim the remote control at the
device and press Power once. The
device should turn off. If it does
not, repeat steps 2 through 5, trying
each code for your brand until you
find one that works. If it still does
not respond, try searching for the
code (see “Searching for Your Code”
on page 12).
NOTE: If the device does not have a
Power key, press the(Play) key.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each
device you want the remote control
to operate. For future reference,
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write down each working device
code in the boxes on the following
page.
TV Key Code
Device Type:________________
CBL/SAT Key Code
Device Type:________________
AUDIO Key Code
Device Type:________________
PROGRAMMING PC CONTROL
MediaRemote with SimpleCenter allows
you to control your digital media and
access it on your PC or on your home
entertainment system, via the USB
receiver. The receiver connects to your
PC by a USB cable. For more information
on connecting the receiver, see the quick
start setup guide included in this
package.
You do not need to program a device
code into MediaRemote with
SimpleCenter to control the receiver.
However, it is possible that someone else
in your building or complex may also
have a MediaRemote with SimpleCenter,
so the remote contains 3 different
addresses for the receiver, which you can
c
ycle between to avoid conflicting signal s.
NOTE: If more than 10 seconds pass
between key presses, the remote
exits programming.
To change the receiver address:
1. Press PC.
2. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
3. Press 41, 42, or 43 to change the
address.
NOTE: If the power key displays a long
blink, the entry is invalid. Repeat
steps 1 through 3.
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NOTE: You must also change the address
on the SimpleCenter application.
Note the PC address being used
below:
To change the address on the
SimpleCenter application:
1. Open SimpleCenter on your PC
2. Click Settings at the top.
3. Click Theater in the Settings dialog
box.
4. Select the channel number that
corresponds to the channel you just
programmed on your
MediaRemote.
5. Click OK.
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE
If your home entertainment device does
not respond to theMediaRemote with
SimpleCenter after trying all of the codes
listed for your brand, or if your brand is
not listed at all, try searching for your
code.
The first digit of any device code you
enter indicates the type of device:
NOTE: You cannot search for codes for
the PC key; that key is reserved for
receiver use.
NOTE: If more than 10 seconds pass
between key presses, the remote
exits programming.
1. Turn on the device.
2. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
3. Enter 991.
Digit Device Type
0Cableconverteror
satellite receiver
1TV
2 DVD player or PVR
3Audio amplifiers,
amplifier/tuners, Home-
Theatre-in-a-Box
systems.
4 Dedicated PC
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4. Enter the device group number (see
“Device Table” on page 8)
5. Aim the remote control at the
device and press PWR (orPLAY, if
the device does not have a power
button) once.
6. Press CH+. If the device turns off or
begins playing, the remote is now
programmed for the device. If the
device does not respond, repeat this
step until it does.
NOTE: In the search mode, the remote
control will send IR codes from its
library to the selected device,
starting with the most popular code
first.
NOTE: Yo u c a n u s e CH - to go back a code
if you bypass the code you want.
7. Press OK once to lock in the code.
The power key will blink twice.
To search for the codes to assign to other
devices, repeat steps 1 through 7, but
substitute the key (e.g., TV, CBL/SAT, or
AUDIO) you want to use to control the
device.
CHECKING THE CODES
NOTE: If more than 10 seconds pass
between key presses, the remote
exits programming.
Checking Device Codes
If you have set up theMediaRemote with
SimpleCenter by searching for your
device code (above), you may need to
find out which five-digit code is
operating your equipment.
F
or example, to find out which code is
operating the device you programmed for
the
TV key :
1. On the remote control, press TV
once; the power key blinks once.
2. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
3. Enter 990. The power key blinks
twice.
4. To view the code for the first digit,
press 1once. Wait 3 seconds and
count the number of times the
power key blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3)
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and write down the number in the
left-most TV Key Code box on
page 11.
NOTE: If a code digit is 0, the power key
does not blink.
5. Repeat step 4 three more times for
the remaining digits. Use 2for the
second digit, 3for the third digit, 4
for the fourth digit, and 5for the
5th digit. Finish writing down the
code in the TV Key Code boxes on
page 11.
6. To check for other device codes,
repeat steps 1 through 5, but
substitute the appropriate key (e.g.,
AUDIO or CBL/SAT) for the device
you are checking. Write down the
codes in the appropriate boxes on
page 11.
Checking the PC Code
You may want to verify which of the three
PC addresses the MediaRemote with
SimpleCenter is currently using to
control receiver. To do so:
1. On the remote control, press PC
once; the power key blinks once.
2. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
3. Enter 990. The power key blinks
twice.
4. Press 1and count the blinks. Use
the table below to interpret the
blinks, then note the code in the
box on page 12.
CONTROLLING SIMPLECENTER
Certain keys function differently when
you are using the PC mode to control
Simple Center:
# of Blinks Code
141
242
343
Key Function
(While playing music,
slideshows, or movies)
Cycle through Fast Reverse
speeds (1x, 2x, 4x)
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(Music) Play/Unpause
selected item
(Pictures) Play/Unpause
Slideshow
(Movies) Play/Unpause
movie.
(While playing music,
slideshows, or movies)
Cycle through Fast
Forward speeds (1x, 2x,
4x)
(Music) Go to previous
track
(Pictures) Go to
previous slide show
image
(Movies) Stop current
movie
(While playing music,
slideshows, or movies)
Pause the current
media.
(Music) Go to next track
(Pictures) Go to next
slide show image
(Movies) Not active
(While playing music,
slideshows, or movies)
Stop current media.
Navigate within the
current SimpleCenter
list.
Press OK to choose the
highlighted list item.
Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to
raise (or lower) the
audio volume on your
PC through
SimpleCenter.
Press MUTE once to turn
the sound off or on on
your PC through
SimpleCenter.
Key Function
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Text Entry
The following shows the letters,
numbers, and symbols available for text
entry:
(After selecting and
playing a DVD video)
Navigate to the DVD
Video menu (see “DVD
Video Menu
Commands” on
page 17)
Return SimpleCenter to
PC mode.
(In any SimpleCenter
list) Use PAGE+ (or
PAGE-) to page up (or
page down) through
menu screens.
Start SimpleTheater in
full-screen mode.
Enter text commands
(see “Text Entry”,
below).
(During Browse by
Letter Sequence) Delete
the last character
entered.
Cycles the playback
mode between normal,
shuffle, and repeat.
Key Available Letters/Symbols
0<space>, 0
11, !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, )
2A, B, C, 2
3D, E, F, 3
4G, H, I, 4
5J, K, L, 5
6M, N, O, 6
7P, Q, R, S, 7
8T, U, V, 8
Key Function
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DVD Video Menu Commands
In addition, if you are in the DVD Video
menu of SimpleCenter:
For more information, see the
SimpleCenter online help.
PROGRAMMING
CHANNEL CONTROL LOCK
The MediaRemote with SimpleCenter
allows you to lock channel controls to the
device you programmed for the CBL/SAT
key. The affected keys are 0through 9,
CH+, CH-, ENTER, and LAST. This will
guarantee that you do not inadvertently
change a channel on your TV. By default,
channel control lock is turned off.
NOTE: This feature does not affect the
AUDIO mode.
NOTE: If more than 10 seconds pass
between key presses, the remote
exits programming.
Locking Channel Control to CBL/SAT
1. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
2. Enter 973. The power key blinks
twice.
3. Press CH+ once. The power key
blinks twice.
Now, regardless of what mode you select
(except AUDIO), the channel keys will
only change channels on the device you
programmed for the CBL/SAT key.
9W, X, Y, Z, 9
Press this
key… To…
Move one selection up
the DVD Video menu
Move one selection
down the DVD Video
menu
Move one item left on
the DVD Video menu
Key Available Letters/Symbols
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Unlocking Channel Control
1. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
2. Enter 973. The power key blinks
twice.
3. Press CH- once. The power key will
blink four times.
Now the channel control keys work
independently for each programmed
device.
CHANGING VOLUME LOCK
Volume Lock allows you to control the
volume through the device identified as
having your primary speaker(s),
regardless of which mode you are using.
You can lock the volume controls to a
device programmed for a single device
key (e.g., AUDIO) or you can allow the
volume keys to control each device’s
volume. You can also unlock an
individual device, while leaving all
others locked to the primary volume
control.
NOTE: The audio mode’s (AUDIO)
volume controls are active
regardless of Volume Lock settings.
However, if you lock the volume
controls to the AUDIO mode, you
will have control of the audio
device’s volume in all other modes
(i.e., TV, CBL/SAT, and PC). This can
be an advantage if, for example, you
always listen to home
entertainment devices through
your receiver’s speakers.
NOTE: If more than 10 seconds pass
between key presses, the remote
exits programming.
Locking Volume Control To One Mode
(Global Volume Lock)
1. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
2. Enter 993. The power key blinks
twice.
3. Select a mode (e.g., TV or AUDIO)
that you want to use to control the
volume. The power key will blink
twice.
Now, when you press VOL+, VOL-,or
MUTE, the volume of the selected device
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(e.g., TV) is controlled regardless of
mode.
Unlocking Volume Control for a Single
Device (Individual Volume Unlock)
1. Assuming Global Volume Lock is
active, select a mode on the remote
control that you want to unlock
(e.g., CBL/SAT) and press it once.
2. Enter 993. The power key blinks
twice.
3. Press VOL- once. The power key will
blink four times.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each
device where you want volume to be
unlocked.
Now, after you select a device that has
volume unlocked (e.g., CBL/SAT),
pressing VOL+, VOL-,or MUTE, will
control only that device’s volume.
Unlocking All Volume Control (Global
Volume Unlock)
NOTE: Performing these instructions
will set independent volume control
for all programmed devices.
1. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
2. Enter 993. The power key blinks
twice.
3. Press VOL+ once. The power key
will blink four times.
USING KEYMOVER
Your MediaRemote with SimpleCenter
includes a Keymover feature that allows
you to map (or copy) keys from one
mode (i.e., source mode) to another
mode (i.e., destination mode) or to a
different key in the same mode.
NOTE: Do not use any of the Device
Keys, POWER, RECORD, or
SimpleCenter as a source or
destination key.
NOTE: If more than 10 seconds pass
between key presses, the remote
exits programming.
Moving Keys in the Same Device Mode
1. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
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2. Press 994. The power key blinks
twice.
3. Press the key you want to move.
4. Press the new key that should
perform the function. The power
key blinks twice.
5. Repeat until you are finished
moving keys.
Moving Keys to a Different Device Mode
Moving keys to a different mode lets you,
for example, control DVD functions (if
you have programmed a DVD player
onto one of the device keys) while in TV
mode. You could move the transport key
functions (Play, Stop, etc.) from DVD
mode to TV mode.
1. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
2. Press 994. The power key blinks
twice.
3. Press the device key containing the
function you to want to move.
4. Press the key you want to move
(e.g., Play).
5. Press the device key where you want
the function (e.g., TV).
6. Press the key in the new mode that
should perform the function (e.g.,
Play). The power key blinks twice.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until you
are finished moving keys.
Restoring the Original Function of a
Single Key
1. Select the mode where the moved
key is located.
2. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
3. Press 994. The power key blinks
twice.
4. Press the moved key twice.
5. Repeat for each key you want to
restore.
Restoring the Original Function for All
Keys in a Mode:
1. Press and (rewind and fast
forward) at the same time until the
power key blinks twice.
2. Press 9 9 4. The power key blinks
twice.
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