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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