Universal Electronics UR9964 OneForAll North America Kameleon 8 Device RF 2004 User Manual Part 2

Universal Electronics Inc OneForAll North America Kameleon 8 Device RF 2004 Users Manual Part 2

Users Manual Part 2

KAMELEON 8-DEVICE REMOTE WITH RF
16 Programming Device Control
To control devices other than the default brands, perform the following steps;
otherwise skip this section.
NOTE: . To control a Combo device, perform the instructions in “Programming
DVD Player/VCR Combo Control” on page 17.
1. Turn on a device (e.g.,VCR or DVD player) and, if applicable, insert
media (e.g., cassette or disc).
NOTE: Read steps 2 through 9 completely before proceeding. Before
starting step 2, review the “Manufacturer’s Codes” (starting on page 44).
Brands are listed alphabetically in order of most popular ones first.
Highlight or write down the devices and the codes you wish to program.
1. Press and hold SETUP until the two bottom IR segments flash twice. The
Program Keys appear as SETUP flashes repeatedly
2. Press DEV SET once. The Device Setup programming screen appears:
NOTE: . If the display turns off due to
inactivity, the remote control exits
programming and return to the last-selected
device menu screen. To start programming
again, repeat this step. To stop programming at
any time, press HOME once to return to the
Program Keys screen. Press HOME once more
to exit completely.
3. Press a device key once (i.e., AUX, CBL/
SAT, CD, TV, DVD, AUDIO, VCR, or PVR).
The selected device key animates.
NOTE: Refer to the Device Table on page
12 when choosing a device key for
programming.
4. Use the Manufacturer’s Codes (starting
on page 44) to locate the type of device
and brand name and then use the
Number Keys to enter the first code for
your device. The bottom two IR
segments flash twice.
NOTE: If the bottom two IR segments
displayed one long flash, a mistake has
occurred. Try entering the code again.
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5. Aim the remote control at the device and press POWER once.The device
should turn off. If it does not, repeat steps 5 and 6, trying each code for
your brand until you find one that works. If it still doesn’t work, try
Searching For Your Code on page 19.
NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER key, press the ! (Play) key.
6. If the code works, press OK once.The two bottom IR segments display
one long flash.
7. If necessary, repeat steps 4 through 7 for each device you want to
control. If finished, press HOME twice to exit programming and return to
the last-selected device menu screen.
8. For future reference, write down each working device code in the
following boxes:
AUX Code:
Device Type:________________
CBL/SAT Code:
Device Type:________________
CD Code:
Device Type:________________
DVD Code:
Device Type:________________
TV Code:
AUDIO Code:
Device Type:________________
VCR Code:
Device Type:________________
PVR Code:
PROGRAMMING COMBO DEVICE CONTROL
You can set the OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF to control your
combo devices such as TV/VCR, TV/DVD, Satellite/DVR, Home-Theater-In-
A-Box, and many others. For a complete list of combo devices, refer to the
device table on page 7. To program a DVD Player/VCR combo, follow the
steps below.
NOTE: Some combo device types have codes that you can program on separate
device keys. For example, you can program DVD Player/VCR Combo codes
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18 Programming Combo Device Control
under the VCR or DVD mode keys. Refer to the Setup Codes for DVD Player/
VCR Combos section. You only need to program one code to control your combo
device.
1. Turn on the DVD Player/VCR Combo and insert a DVD.
NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 8 completely before proceeding. Before
starting step 2, review the “Setup Codes For DVD Player/VCR Combos”
(on page 47). Brands are grouped by VCR codes or DVD codes, and are
listed alphabetically in order of most popular ones first. Highlight or write
down the devices and the codes you wish to program.
2. Press and hold SETUP until the two bottom IR segments flash twice. The
Program Keys appear as SETUP flashes repeatedly.
3. Press DEV SET once.The Device Setup programming screen appears:
NOTE: . If the display turns off due to
inactivity, the remote control exits
programming and return to the last-selected
device menu screen. To start programming
again, repeat this step. To stop programming at
any time, press HOME once to return to the
Program Keys screen. Press HOME once more
to exit completely.
4. Press DVD once (or VCR if your combo
device uses a VCR Code). The key will
animate.
5. Use the Setup Codes For DVD Player/
VCR Combos (on page 47) to locate
the brand name and then use the
Number Keys to enter the first code
for your device. If performed correctly,
the two bottom IR segments flash
twice.
NOTE: If the two bottom IR segments
displayed one long flash instead, an
error has occurred. Try entering the
same code again.
6. Aim the remote control at the device
and press POWER once. The device
should turn off.
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7. If the code works, Press OK once. The two bottom IR segments will flash
twice.
8. To exit programming, press HOME twice. The display returns to the last-
selected device menu screen.
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE
If your device does not respond after trying all codes listed for your brand, or
if your brand is not listed at all, try searching for your code. For example, to
search for a code for your TV:.
2. Press SEARCH once.The Search Codes programming screen appears:
NOTE: If your device or its original remote control does not have a Power key,
select a different test function in this step (e.g., CH+, VOL+, Play, etc.).
5. Aim the remote control at the device (e.g., TV) and press " one or more
times. Stop when a working code performs the test function selected in
step 4. If desired, use # to try a previous code.
NOTE: In the search mode, the remote control sends IR codes from its
library to the selected device, starting with the most popular code first.
NOTE: Before performing a code search for a CD or
DVD player or a VCR, turn on the device and insert
the required media
1. Press and hold SETUP until the two bottom IR
segments flash twice. The Program Keys appear
as SETUP flashes repeatedly.
3. Press a device key once (e.g., TV). The
selected device key animates.The
device’s Main Menu screen appears
with the HOME key still displayed.
4. Press POWER once to select it as the
search test function.The Search
Programming screen appears again.
NOTE: With POWER as the search test
function, a “Power On” IR command is
sent to the device each time a test code is
sent.As a confirmation, the IR segments
display an outgoing animation.
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20 Checking The Codes
6. To lock the code, press OK once.The two bottom IR segments flash twice.
7. To search for codes of your other devices, repeat steps 3 to 6.
8. To exit programming, press HOME twice. The display returns to the last-
selected device menu screen.
CHECKING THE CODES
If you have set up the remote control using the Searching For Your Code
procedure (on the left), you may need to find out which code is operating
your equipment. For example, to find out which code is operating your TV:
2. Press OTHER once.The Other programming screen appears:
6. Repeat step 5 three more times for remaining digits.Use 2 for the second
digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4 for the fourth digit.Write down the code
digits in the remaining TV code boxes on page 17.
1. Press and hold SETUP until the two bottom IR
segments flash twice. The Program Keys
appear as SETUP flashes repeatedly.
3. Using the Number Keys, enter 9 9 0.
The bottom two IR segments flash
twice.
4. Press a device key once (i.e., AUX, CBL/
SAT, CD, TV, DVD, AUDIO, VCR, or PVR).
The selected device key animates.
5. To view the code for the first digit, press
1 once.Count the number of times the
two bottom IR segments flash (e.g.,
three flashes = 3) and write down the
number in leftmost box in the TV code
boxes on page 17.
NOTE: If a code digit is “0”, the two
bottom IR segments do not flash.
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NOTE: If you enter an invalid number (e.g., 7) or key (e.g., Play), the
two bottom IR segments display one long flash and return to the
“Other” programming screen. Start again with step 2 above.
7. To check for codes of other devices, repeat steps 4 to 6, but substitute the
appropriate device key for each device you are checking. Write down the
device’s code digits in the appropriate code boxes on page 17.
8. To exit programming, press HOME twice. The display returns to the last-
selected device menu screen.
USING THE HOME THEATER MODE
The OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF includes a custom Home
Theater mode.After the Home Theater key is programmed, it allows you to
access four groups of remote control keys without having to change device
modes.
CONTROL ORGANIZATION
For Home Theater programming, the remote control’s keys are grouped by
type of control into the following four control groups:
Moreover, the above Control Groups can be used in the following modes:
Video Playback: Transport Controls (Rewind, Play, Fast Forward, Stop,
Pause, Record, Skip Forward, Skip Back), and LIVE
TV
Volume Controls: VOL+, VOL-, and MUTE
Channel Controls: CH+, CH-, INPUT, Keypad (0 - 9), FAV, ENTER, LAST
Menu Controls: Cursor Controls (Up, Down, Left, Right), OK, PAGE+,
PAGE-, MENU, INFO, GUIDE, EXIT
Video Playback: AUDIO, AUX, CBL/SAT, CD, DVD, PVR, VCR
Volume Controls: AUDIO, AUX, CBL/SAT, CD, DVD, PVR, TV, VCR
Channel Controls: AUX, CBL/SAT, DVD, PVR, TV, and VCR
Menu Controls: AUDIO, AUX, CBL/SAT, CD, DVD, PVR, TV, and VCR
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22 Using The Home Theater Mode
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
At the factory, the Control Groups are assigned the following modes as default
settings:
PROGRAMMING THE HOME THEATER MODE
1. Press any device key once (i.e., AUX, CBL/SAT, CD, TV, DVD, AUDIO, VCR,
or PVR). The selected device key animates.
3. Press THEATER once.The Video Playback programming screen appears:
Video Playback: DVD If the default settings fit your needs,
you can skip programming this mode.
Otherwise, perform the steps in the
following section to assign device
modes to the Control Groups.
Volume Controls: AUDIO
Channel Controls: CBL/SAT
Menu Controls: CBL/SAT
2. Press and hold SETUP until the two bottom IR
segments flash twice. The Program Keys appear
as SETUP flashes repeatedly.
NOTE: If a device key is animated, it is
assigned to this function group. To continue
programming the Home Theater mode, you
must select a device key, even if it is the same
one that is currently animated.
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4. To assign a mode to the Video Playback group, press a device key once
(i.e., AUX, CBL/SAT, CD, TV, DVD, AUDIO, VCR, or PVR).Then the Vol u me
Controls programming screen appears:
5. To assign a mode to the Volume Controls group, press a device key
once.Then the Channel Controls programming screen appears:
NOTE: . If a device key is animated, it is
assigned to this function group. To continue
programming the Home Theater mode, you
must select a device key, even if it is the same
one that is currently animated.
NOTE: . If a device key is animated, it is
assigned to this function group. To continue
programming the Home Theater mode, you
must select a device key, even if it is the same
one that is currently animated.
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24 Using the IR/RF Base Station
6. To assign a mode to the Channel Controls group, press a device key
once.Then the Menu Controls programming screen appears:
USING THE IR/RF BASE STATION
The OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF (URC-9964B00) comes with an
IR/RF Base Station which receives radio-frequency (RF) signals from the
OFA Kameleon 8 Device Remote with RF, anywhere in your home, up to 100
feet away. Once it is set up, the IR/RF Base Station will convert the RF signals
into Infrared (IR) signals to control your home theater devices.
NOTE: The OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF transmits both an IR and
an RF signal simultaneously. It is your option whether you want to install the
IR/RF Base Station for extended remote control range. If you choose to do so,
during testing do not aim the OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF at your
home entertainment devices to verify that RF transmission is working.
NOTE: The RF signal transmitted by the OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with
RF, only works with the IR/RF Command Center.
SETTING UP THE IR/RF BASE STATION
1. Find a location approximately 8 feet in front of your home theater
devices. It should provide (line-of-sight) access to your equipment and
a power outlet to plug in the IR/RF Base Station.
NOTE: If a device key is animated, it is
assigned to this function group. To
continue programming the Home
Theater mode, you must select a device
key, even if it is the same one that is
currently animated.
7. To assign a mode to the Menu Controls
group, press a device key once. Since
Home Theater programming is now
complete, the Program Keys appear
again.
8. To exit programming, press HOME
once.The display returns to the last-
selected device menu screen.
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Using the IR/RF Base Station 25
If it does not turn on, review the steps 1 through 3 and make any
adjustments. Try step 4 again. If you continue to have a problem, perhaps
there is an IR line-of sight problem. Try adding the enclosed IR Signal
Extension Cord (see“Adding the IR Signal Extension Cord” on page 26). Also
review the tips in “Optimizing IR/RF Base Station Reception” on page 27.
ADDING THE IR SIGNAL EXTENSION CORD
Included with the OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF package is an IR
Signal Extension Cord for use with a home theater device that is not in direct
line-of-sight of the IR/RF Base Station.
Power Cord
2. Plug in the IR/RF Base Station's power
cord to the base station and to the wall
plug, as shown in the image to the right:
Antenna
IR Lens
3. Position the IR/RF Base Station so the black
IR Lens is aimed at your home theater
devices, as shown to the right:
4. To test the IR/RF Base Station, take the OFA
Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF into
another room in your home or up to 100
feet away in an open range. Select a device
key (e.g., TV) and press it once.Then press
POWER once. The device (e.g., TV) should
turn on.
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26 Using the IR/RF Base Station
If you are having problems remotely controlling a home theater device from
another room, try the following:
1. Plug the 4-foot IR Signal Extension Cord into the back of the IR/RF Base
Station.
2. Run the IR Signal Extension Cord to the device that is not in line-of-
sight of the IR/RF Base Station.
3. Using the supplied double-sided tape, attach the IR Signal Extension
Cord so that its LED is in direct sight of the IR sensor of your home
theater device.
4. Test the installation by again taking the OFA Kameleon 8-Device
Remote with RF into another room in your home, or up to 100 feet*
away in an open range. Select a device key (e.g., TV) and press it once.
Then press POWER once.
The IR/RF Command Center will convert the RF signal from the OFA
Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF into an IR signal and transmit that
signal through the IR Signal Extension Cord to turn on your device (e.g., TV).
If it does not turn on, try repositioning the LED until the device can be
controlled, then re-attach the LED.
* Distance may vary
OPTIMIZING IR/RF BASE STATION RECEPTION
Here are some adjustment tips for optimizing the operation of your IR/RF
Base Station:
• Aim the OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF toward the room
where the IR/RF Base Station is located.
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• Do not position the IR/RF Base Station near metal objects, such as heat
ducts. Metal can absorb RF signals.
• Make sure the batteries in the OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF
are fully charged. Try replacing them if you are not sure (see “Installing
Batteries” on page 4). Weak batteries will affect the signal range.
• Make sure that the OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF is not being
affected by other RF transmissions (e.g., garage door openers, cordless
telephones, etc.).
NOTE: The tests for range limits of the OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF
and the IR/RF Base Station were conducted in open-air distance tests. Actual
signal distance will be based on the construction of the building the unit is
being used in, as well as other factors, such as outside interference.
CHANGING VOLUME LOCK
The OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF is set at the factory for
independent volume control of each selected device.
However, you may change the Volume Lock setting to Global Volume Lock
so that a device’s volume is locked to one mode (e.g., to control TV volume in
all other modes). After that you can perform Individual Volume Unlock on a
selected device to set its volume control for independent operation.
LOCKING VOLUME CONTROL TO ONE MODE (GLOBAL VOLUME LOCK)
1. Press and hold SETUP until the two bottom IR
segments flash twice. The Program Keys
appear as SETUP flashes repeatedly.
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2. Press VOL once.The Vo l u m e L o c k programming screen appears:
UNLOCKING VOLUME CONTROL FOR A SINGLE DEVICE
(INDIVIDUAL VOLUME UNLOCK)
2. Press VOL once.The Vo l u m e L o c k programming screen appears:
3. Press a device key once (i.e., AUX, CBL/
SAT, CD, TV, DVD, AUDIO, VCR, or PVR)
where you want the volume controls
locked to.The two bottom IR segments
flash twice and the Program Keys
appears again.
4. To exit programming, press HOME
once.The display returns to the last-
selected device menu screen.
5. Now, when you press VOL", VOL#, or
MUTE, the selected device’s volume is
controlled, regardless of the mode
selected.
1. Press and hold SETUP until the two bottom IR
segments flash twice. The Program Keys
appear as SETUP flashes repeatedly.
3. Press VOL# once. Press a device key
once (i.e., AUX, CBL/SAT, CD, TV, DVD,
AUDIO, VCR, or PVR) where you want
the volume controls unlocked.The two
bottom IR segments flash four times
and the Program Keys appear again.
NOTE: The programming mode is still
active as denoted by the flashing SETUP
key. If desired, use the other Program
Keys to continue programming (see Table
of Contents on page 2 for related
sections).
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4. If desired, repeat steps 2 through 3 (of this section) for each device that
you want volume to be unlocked.
5. To exit programming, press HOME once.The display returns to the last-
selected device menu screen.
6. Now, after you select a device that has volume unlocked, pressing
VOL", VOL#, or MUTE controls the device’s volume only in its own
mode.
UNLOCKING ALL VOLUME CONTROL (RESTORING DEFAULT SETTING)
2. Press VOL once.The Volume Lock programming screen appears:
USING MACROS
The OFA Kameleon 8-Device Remote with RF includes five Macro Keys, M1
through M4 and POWER. Each one can be set up to perform a repetitive, time-
consuming operation with the press of a single key.
NOTE: . A macro programmed onto the POWER key can only be accessed in the
HOME THEATER mode. Pressing it in any other mode only sends a “Power On/
Off ” IR command to the selected device.
1. Press and hold SETUP until the two bottom IR
segments flash twice. The Program Keys
appear as SETUP flashes repeatedly:
3. Press VOL " once.The two bottom IR
segments flash four times and the
Program Keys appear again.
4. To exit programming, press HOME
once.The display returns to the last-
selected device menu screen.
5. Volume is again independently
controlled according to its default states
for all programmed devices.
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30 Using Macros
A macro can be used to control a home theater operation, to set a favorite
channel, or for other multiple functions you would like to control with one
key press. Moreover, each Macro Key can hold up to 15 key presses total.
NOTE: Programming a new macro over an existing one erases the original.
PROGRAMMING A FAVORITE CHANNEL MACRO
With so many channels available on your cable or satellite system, you can
program a macro that directly selects a favorite channel with one key press.
For example, let’s assume your favorite cable programs are on channel 71.
Use the following instructions to program a macro for direct access of this
channel:
NOTE: .
The following example assumes all equipmen
t is turned off and that the
TV is connected through the Cable Box with TV tuning set to channel 3.
2. Press MACRO once.The Macro programming screen appears:
NOTE: If there are more than 15 key presses in the sequence, the bottom
IR segments display a long flash denoting an error. The display returns to
the last-selected device menu screen. To program the macro, start again
with step 3.
1. Press and hold SETUP until the two bottom IR
segments flash twice. The Program Keys
appear as SETUP flashes repeatedly.
3. Press an open Macro Key
(e.g.,M1,M2,M3, or M4). The last-
selected device menu screen, including
HOME, appears.
4. Enter a macro sequence of up to 15 key
presses. For this example, press TV
once, followed by POWER once, and
then enter 0 3 for the TV’s channel
number. Next, press CBL/SAT once,
followed by POWER once, and then enter
0 7 1 for the Cable Box’s channel
number.
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