Velleman VRC8 User manual

VRC8 GB1
VRC8
Universal
Learning Remote Control
User Manual
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT LEGEND
INSTALLING BATTERIES
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL
- LEARN MODE
- SPECIAL MULTI-CODE LEARNING KEYS
- MACRO PROGRAMMING
OPERATION
- NORMAL OPERATION
- MACRO OPERATION
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- CLEARING STORED DATA
- KEY-TONE
- AUTOMATIC KEY BACK LIGHTING

VRC8 GB2
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the VRC8 Universal Learning
Remote Control. We are convinced that this powerful &
flexible unit is able to incorporate the functions of all your
infrared remote controls.
The unit is very user-friendly thanks to its unique design.
The main function keys are located on the upper portion
and the sub-function keys are hidden by a sliding cover.
The VRC8 provides memory banks for 10 devices, each
device disposing of a max. of 47 storage keys (including
6 special multi-code keys). It also allows users to store
the codes for more than 1 original remote under the same
unit.
The VRC8 is equipped with 20 macro memories. The unit
automatically transmits a series of commands simply by
pressing two buttons : MACRO & button 0 - 9 or a device
button. Each macro memory supports a max. of 20
programmed steps. The user can insert a delay time of 1 to
99 seconds between the various steps (default 0.5 sec.).
Some devices will not respond to a code if the unit is
warming up.
Please read this user manual carefully and enjoy the
programming procedures. You will find this unit to be quite
sophisticated.

VRC8 GB3
PRODUCT CHART
A B
C
D
F
E
G
L
F
H
I J K
COVER
DOWN FOR
CD, LD, VDP,
AV, AUX2
COVER UP
FOR TV, CTV,
VCR, TUNER,
AUX1
LIGHT
BUTTON

VRC8 GB4
A : INFRARED WINDOW
B : LIGHT SENSOR
C : LED INDICATOR
D : DEVICE BUTTONS
E : STORAGE BUTTONS
F : SPECIAL MULTI-CODE BUTTON
G : MACRO BUTTON
H : LEARN BUTTON
I : CLEAR BUTTON
J : KEY-TONE BUTTON
K : RESET BUTTON
L : SLIDING COVER
INSTALLING BATTERIES
(1) Remove the battery cover.
(2) Insert 4 (AAA) batteries. Please observe the polarity.
(3) Closing the battery cover should produce an audible click.
Change batteries while the unit is OFF (red LED doesn’t light up
when pressing any button).
All previously stored data will be protected when the batteries are
being replaced and the unit is empty.

VRC8 GB5
LEARN MODE
The VRC8 disposes of memory banks for 10 devices. Each device
can hold a max. of 41 single data (code) keys and 6 special multi-
code keys. It also allows users to store the codes for multiple original
remotes by using only 1 device.
Place an original remote
’lens-to-lens’ with the VRC8
infrared sensor window at a
distance of about 5-8cm (2-3
inches).
1. Press the LEARN button to
initiate the learn mode and
the red LED will blink.
2. Press a device button (e.g.
TV) to select the memory
bank of that particular device.
3. Press the desired storage
button (e.g. button 1). The
red LED will stay on. (If no
data are received within 30
seconds, the LED will
indicate "error" & the unit will
go back to learn mode).
4. Press and hold the
corresponding button from
the original remote (e.g.
button 1) until the green
LED comes on.
The red LED will blink again if the
learning mode is finished. Repeat
step (3) in order to program another
storage button.
If the LED indicates ’ERROR’, (two
LEDs blinking simultaneously),
please check to see whether you
have executed the steps correctly
and whether the heads of the 2
remotes are lens-to-lens. Repeat
step (3).
5. : The device will exit the learn mode if you press the LEARN
button again or if you do not press any other button within 15
seconds.

VRC8 GB6
SPECIAL MULTI-CODE LEARNING KEYS
The POWER button & buttons S1 to S5 are multi-code keys.
Each can store 5 different codes in sequential fashion.
Some remotes have 2 separate
POWER buttons, (e.g. POWER
ON and POWER OFF). We can
store these two codes under a
single key as a toggle function.
LEARNING STEPS :
(1) Follow the previous learning steps.
(2) When the learning sequence is completed, press the same
special key again and program the second function to be
memorised (max. 5).
REMARK : If more than one memorised button in a multi-code
sequence needs to be changed, the user will have to program all
5 codes again.
MACRO SETTING
The VRC8 has 20 macro memories and automatically transmits
a series of commands when two buttons are pressed : either
MACRO & button 0 - 9 or a device button. Each macro memory
supports a max. of 20 programmed steps. The user can insert a
delay time of 1 to 99 seconds in between steps (default : 0.5
seconds). Some devices will not respond to certain commands
when warming up.
Here is an example of how to program a macro.
(1) Turn on the TV.
(2) Select the video input at the back of your TV.
(3) Switch on the LD.
(4) Open the device drawer of the LD… etc.
(5) Switch on the AV processor's amplifier (delay 5 seconds)
(6) Select the AV's input or output source.
Press the LEARN and then the MACRO button to engage the
MACRO LEARNING MODE. The red LED will blink & you
should input 0 - 9 or press a device button.

VRC8 GB7
STEP 1 : PRESS TV BUTTON
STEP 2 : PRESS POWER BUTTON
STEP 3 : PRESS TV/VIDEO BUTTON
STEP 4 : PRESS LD BUTTON
STEP 5 : PRESS POWER BUTTON
STEP 6 : PRESS OPEN BUTTON
STEP 7 : PRESS AV BUTTON
STEP 8 : PRESS POWER BUTTON & HOLD
(holding time = delay time)
STEP 9 : PRESS AUDIO MODE BUTTON
Press the learn button or wait 15 seconds until the remote goes
back to normal. The red LED no longer blinks.
PROGRAMMING MACRO WITH A MULTI-CODE KEY
It is possible to use a special multi-code key to program a macro
(e.g. select the fourth function of button S1). Press the ’S’-button
4 times in rapid succession and then perform the next step.
OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL
NORMAL OPERATION
(1) Select a device button
(2) Press the desired storage button, the red LED will flash
once. The LED will not flash if no data have been stored yet.
OPERATION OF THE SPECIAL MULTI-CODE KEY
(1) Select a device button
(2) Press the special multi-code button once to transmit the
1st memory function.
(3) Press again to transmit the 2nd.
(4) Repeated pressing will scroll through and transmit the
following memorised functions (max. 5)
MACRO OPERATION
(1) Press the MACRO button. You then have 2 seconds to enter
the desired macro number (0 - 9) or press the device button
in question.
IMPORTANT : When MACRO is pressed, the user should place
the unit in the proper location, i.e. with the infrared window facing
the selected A/V systems.

VRC8 GB8
CLEARING STORED DATA
Upon pressing the CLEAR button, two LEDs will flash in turn.
There are 3 ways of clearing stored data.
(a) clearing a device bank - press a device button to clear all
data for a device
(b) clearing a storage key - press a storage button to clear its
memory
(c) clearing a macro memory - press MACRO button and then 0
- 9 or a device button to clear a macro memory
The unit will automatically exit the CLEARING MODE if no button
is pressed within 15 seconds
KEY-TONE
Pressing the KEY-TONE button switches between the
enable/disable key-tone function.
KEY PAD BACK LIGHTING
The VRC8 is equipped with an automatic light sensing function.
When it is (getting) dark, the back light will come on for 6
seconds whenever the pad is used.
BATTERY-LOW INDICATION
If the battery is low, the unit will still operate but the KEY BACK
LIGHTING function will be disabled in order to save power. We
recommend a change of batteries at this time. As the batteries
fail, the remote will lock all functions until new batteries are
installed.
RESET THE VRC8
Press the RESET button to reset the unit. The RESET button,
however, does not erase previously stored data.