User manual REVOX RECONTROL M207

Touch Screen Remote Control Re:control M207 User's Manual Preface Preface About this manual This manual is designed to make using the Re:control M207 Remote Control as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice. Copyright © Copyright 2004/8 This document is protected by the international copyright law. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the permission of REVOX GmbH in Germany. The information provided from REVOX GmbH is believed to be accurate. Any changes and enhancements to the product and to the information thereof will be documented and issued as a new release to this manual. i Table of Contents PREFACE ....................................................................................................... I TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................... 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING RE:CONTROL M207 ............................... 3 1.1 RE:CONTROL M207 FEATURES ...................................................................... 4 1.2 UNPACKING THE RE:CONTROL M207............................................................... 4 1.3 INSTALLING BATTERY.................................................................................... 5 1.3.1 Precautions for using battery............................................................... 6 1.4 TURNING THE TOUCH SCREEN ON ................................................................... 6 1.5 IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS ........................................................................... 7 1.5.1 The front side of the re:control M207.................................................... 7 1.5.2 The rear side of the Re:control M207 ................................................... 8 1.5.3 Direct Access Buttons (Rubber Buttons)............................................... 9 1.5.4 LCD Touch Screen........................................................................... 10 1.5.5 Precautions of using touch screen ..................................................... 10 1.5.6 Touch screen keys ........................................................................... 11 CHAPTER 2 QUICK START ..................................................................... 16 2.1 RE-CALIBRATE THE SCREEN......................................................................... 16 2.2 DATE / TIME SETTING ................................................................................. 17 2.3 DEVICE SETTING ....................................................................................... 18 CHAPTER 3 HOW TO SET YOUR RE:CONTROL M207 .................... 20 3.1 ADD A DEVICE........................................................................................... 20 3.1.1 Create a new device ........................................................................ 20 3.1.2 Load the codes for the newly-added device ........................................ 22 3.2 ADD A SOFT KEY ....................................................................................... 26 3.3 ADD A TEXT .............................................................................................. 28 3.4 RE-LABEL A DEVICE, KEY OR TEXT................................................................ 29 3.5 RE-SIZE A DEVICE, KEY OR TEXT .................................................................. 31 3.6 DELETE A DEVICE, KEY OR TEXT .................................................................. 33 A. Pre-code ....................................................................................................22 B. Learning .....................................................................................................24 1 Re:control M207 User's Manual 3.7 PRE-CODE ............................................................................................... 34 3.8 LEARNING................................................................................................ 37 3.9 LEARN A CYCLE KEY................................................................................... 39 3.10 DELETE DEVICE/KEY CODES...................................................................... 41 3.11 CREATE A MACRO .................................................................................... 42 3.11.1 Macro ........................................................................................... 42 3.11.2 Timer Macro .................................................................................. 45 A. B. C. D. Create a Timer Macro .............................................................................. 45 Delete Your Timer Macro .......................................................................... 47 Re-label Your Timer Macro ....................................................................... 48 View Your Timer Macro ............................................................................ 49 3.12 CREATE YOUR FAVORITE CHANNELS ........................................................... 50 3.12.1 Add the favorite channel keys.......................................................... 50 3.12.2 Set these Macros as your favorite channels...................................... 51 CHAPTER 4 MENUS.................................................................................. 52 4.1 SETTING.................................................................................................. 52 4.2 KEY LAYOUT............................................................................................. 56 4.3 CODE SETTING ......................................................................................... 57 4.4 TIMER MACRO .......................................................................................... 58 4.5 DUPLICATE............................................................................................... 59 4.6 CALIBRATE............................................................................................... 61 CHAPTER 5 INSTALL USB CABLE AND SOFTWARE ....................... 62 5.1 INSTALL RE:CONNECT USB CABLE ................................................................ 62 5.1.1 INSTALL THE DRIVER ............................................................................... 62 5.2 INSTALL UPGRADE TOOLS ........................................................................... 64 5.3 UPGRADE VMCU FIRMWARE AND VMCF PRE-PROGRAMMED CODES ................. 66 APPENDIX A ............................................................................................... 69 FEATURES..................................................................................................... 69 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................. 70 APPENDIX B ............................................................................................... 71 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................. 71 APPENDIX C ............................................................................................... 72 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES ............................................................................. 72 2 Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 Congratulations on your purchasing Re:control M207 Remote Control. The Re:control M207 is a digital Universal Remote Control with smart function design that is easy to configure and use, enabling you to control all your IR equipped electronic devices. One of the main features is the touch screen control panel, which could integrate the number of remote controls in one and reduce the number of buttons for each device. The design makes it easy for you to find the function you want. You can control up to 64 devices but under 8 default categories such as TV, Satellite, VCR, DVD/VCD, Amplifier/Receiver, CD/MD, Tuner/Tape and AUX. There are more features for users to setup the Re:control M207 easily. Combined with preprogrammed codes and Learning functions, Re:control M207 enables you to easily configure each device at home or office. Approximately 95% success rate in integration for all brands of remotes verifies Re:control M207 with high compatibility. Furthermore, you can also easily edit devices, change the LCD appearance, and customize other settings. Macro and Timer functions enable you to initiate a chain of 60 commands just by tapping a key. Besides, the Macro combined with timer can operate automatically at specific times. Although most of Universal Remote Controls have a code list for various brands and static controlling functions, they can not provide you with a lot of flexibility. With Re:control M207, you are able to add or delete devices, to re-label devices or keys, and to change the size and shape of the LCD soft keys. You can control all your devices with one remote control. No longer will you have to search for several different remotes! 3 Re:control M207 User's Manual 1.1 Re:control M207 Features This following list identifies Re:control M207 key features. For more information on getting the most, please refer to the following chapters. 1. Control up to 64 devices including VCD/DVD, TV, Satellite, VCR, CD/MD, Receiver/Tuner, Tape, etc. 2. Large LCD touch-screen display with automatic backlighting for visibility in dim environment. 3. Direct access buttons for accessing frequently used functions such as volume, channel, play, mute and stop. 4. Excellent learning ability with auto learning guide 5. Huge preprogrammed codes database. 6. Motion detector enables users to power up remotes automatically. 7. Fully customizable keys, devices, icons and layouts. 8. Each macro can store up to 60 commands with time delays. 9. Timer design enables macro to operate automatically. 10. With the optional Docking Station, users can charge Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. 11. On-line upgradeable by the Upgrade Tools and editable by the RemoteComm software. 1.2 Unpacking the Re:control M207 After unpacking the package, please make sure the following items are included. Re:control M207 Remote Control x 1 set User's Manual x 1 set If any of above items is missing or appears damaged, please contact your local dealer immediately. Do not throw the shipping package away in case you need to ship your Re:control M207. For the following optional accessories, you can contact local retailers directly or attend to our web-site: www.revox.de . 4 Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 1.3 Installing Battery Please refer to the following illustration and instructions for inserting the batteries 1. Remove battery cover. 2. Insert batteries. Ensure that you insert the batteries according to the marking inside the battery case. Figure 2-1: Inserting the batteries The battery compartment is located at the back of Re:control M207. 1. 2. 3. Put your thumb in the battery cover slot and pull to remove the cover. Insert new batteries into the bay in the direction indicated in the battery compartment. Replace the battery bay cover. You will hear it click into place. 5 Re:control M207 User's Manual 1.3.1 Precautions for using battery Please pay attention to the following instructions: 1. Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities of each battery match the polarities indicated in the compartment. 2. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat or flame. 3. Keep the batteries away from children. 4. Low power batteries will reduce the effective distance of the unit. 5. Do not mix different type of batteries or mix new and used batteries to use at the same time. If you use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, please pay more attention to the followings. a. Before the first use, please charge the batteries for 10 hours. b. Do not recharge the batteries with an unqualified charger. c. When the battery low power warning icon appears, please recharge batteries right away. d. Please renew the batteries immediately when its running time left is lower than half of preliminary after they are fully recharged. When the battery low power warning icon Warning: appears, you may not enter the Setup Menu to operate the functions such as using learning function, adding a Macro, or deleting devices. 1.4 Turning the touch screen on There are three ways to turn on Re:control M207: 1. Picking up the Smart Remote: The motion detector design will turns the Re:control M207 on. 2. Pressing any rubber key. Figure 2-2: Turning the LCD on 3. Taping the LCD touch screen. 6 Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 1.5 Identifying Components Please refer to the following illustrations to identify the components of the Re:control M207. This section provides you an overview of the Re:control M207. For the detailed description on operation, please refer to Chapter 3. 1.5.1 The front side of the re:control M207 1. Light Sensor (P.53) The Light Sensor will detect the ambient brightness or dimness to control the backlight whether turn on or not. 2. LCD (P.11) The LCD screen enables you to configure and control your devices on it by taping the screen. In addition, you can tap the screen to power on the Re:control M207. 3. Hard key (P.9) You can operate the most frequently-used functions by pressing these hard keys. 4. Transmission port (P.71) With the port, you can connect your PC and the Re:control M207 with the Re:connect USB cable. Figure 1-1: Front view 7 Re:control M207 User's Manual 1.5.2 The rear side of the Re:control M207 1. IR Port You can point the IR port at the IR receiver of targeted device to control the unit. 2. Reset switch You can reset the Re:control M207 while the Re:control M207 can't work properly or hang on. 3. Back label Back label marks the model number and the briefly specifications. 4. Buzzer hole Beeps signal are released from here. 5. Battery compartment You can remove the cover to replace the 3xAAA alkaline batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. 6. Learning eye (P.37) The Re:control M207 receives the IR codes from here and saves the corresponding codes. Makes the original remote control point at the Learning eye of the Re:control M207 and press the corresponding buttons to send out the IR signals. In this way, the Re:control M207 will learn the IR codes from your original device. Figure 1-2: Rear view 8 Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 1.5.3 Direct Access Buttons (Rubber Buttons) The Direct Access Buttons provide you with easy access to often-used functions such as volume and channel control, fast forward and fast reverse, play and stop, etc. Before use, you have to set up the Re:control M207 first. (Refer to Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207, Page20.) Figure 1-3: Direct access buttons Setup mode function Device normal function Enter the setup menu by press it for about 1 second. Exit the setup item and back to last setup mode. Enter the submenu Confirm the setup item Select the items Change the degree of the selected item. No function No function Back to the Main menu. Turns on the backlight. Channel up or channel down button. Play or Stop function. Volume up or volume down. Forward or back function. Device power button: Press the button to turns on the selected device. Mute function. Open the disk/ tape 9 Re:control M207 User's Manual * These buttons function differently according to the currently selected device. 1.5.4 LCD Touch Screen The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) touch screen enables you to configure and operate your Re:control M207 with the touch of a finger. 1.5.5 Precautions of using touch screen Please pay attention to the following instructions: 1. 2. Do not tap the LCD touch screen fiercely. Tap the LCD Touch Screen gently. Do not use a pen or any sharp object to tap the screen. You might damage the surface. You can use a blunt object such as a pencil eraser or the cap of a pen. Do not immerse it in liquid. Keep the Remote dry. Wipe off any spills immediately because the Re:control M207 is not waterproof. Do not expose the Re:control M207 to extreme temperatures. Keep it away from heat sources. Do not drop the Re:control M207. Do not put anything on the touch screen. Do not use abrasives or cleaning solutions to clean the Re:control M207. If needed, dampen the clean soft cloth slightly with clean water before cleaning. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10 Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 1.5.6 Touch screen keys The touch screen keys enable you to control your devices as you would do with your original remote control. Besides, you can set up macros, program timers and cycle key and configure the LCD screen as many as you want. Figure 1-4: Touch screen buttons It is very easy to use the touch screen. You just need to tap the soft buttons to active the specific function. As Figure 2-3, each button with functionality is stated as below. Before use, you have to set up the Re:control M207 first. (Refer to Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207, Page 20.) Introducing the frequently used LCD Layout as followed: 11 Re:control M207 User's Manual Main Menu Press the Menu button to call out the Main Menu. The access to Timer Macro. The access to the basic information about the remote. Device key Tap the right or left icon to change the pages. Page indicator. It means that there are totally 2 pages and you are in the first one. There are totally 8 pages in Main Menu. Device Layout Tap the device key directly to enter the device page. TV Device name (P.20 ) Soft key in the device (P.26) Cycle key (P.39) Macro key (P.42) 12 Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 Basic Information Layout After pressing the icon, you can get the basic information as follow: Date information (P.52) Time information (P.52) Buzzer information (P.52) Batteries power indicator ( P.52) Program version Pre-programmed code version Timer Macro Layout After pressing the icon, you can get the Timer Macro layout as follow: Tap the Timer Macro key directly to start the macro function. (P.45) If the Macro has been set, the symbol will been shown next to the Macro key. (P.45) If the Timer has been set, the symbol will been shown next to the Macro key. (P45) Page indicator. It means that there are totally 8 pages in Timer Macro function and you are in the first page. There are totally 32 Timer Macros for your use.( P.45) 13 Re:control M207 User's Manual Setup Menu Layout When you are under the setup status you will see the icons as followed: Help Guide. Tap this icon to get the setup process information. You can press or to read the information pages. After reading the tips, press " Enter" button to exit. Under the setup mode you will see the icons show on the top right of the screen. The fast way to edit the Re:control M207 is tapping the icon directly to exchange the edit functions directly. You don't need to exit back to the setup menu for exchange the edit function. Every icon's function is introduced as follow. Key Layout Setup Mode Tap the icon directly to exchange the functions in Key layout. Add Device (P.20) Add Key (P.26) Add Text (P.28) Re-label (P.29) Re-size (P.31) Delete Key (P.33) Code Setting Setup Mode Tap the icon directly to exchange the functions in Code Setting. Pre-code (P.34) Learning (P.37) Macro (P.42) Cycle key (P.39) Delete code (P.41) Enter code number (P.34) 14 Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 Timer Macro Setup Mode Tap the icon directly to exchange the functions in Timer Macro. Add / Edit the Timer Macro Re-label the Timer Macro Delete Timer or Macro View Macro processes * When you are adding or editing the macro processes two icons shows as below: When setting the Macro processes tap this icon to goes back to last Macro step. (Please refer to Page ) Set delay between two commends 15 Chapter 2 Quick Start In this chapter, you are able to know how to set up the Re:control M207 quickly without through complicate procedure. When turn on the Re:control M207, at first you will see the welcome greeting message shown on the screen. From now on, you formally enter the setup procedure. Please operate by the following instructions step by step. 2.1 Re-calibrate the screen 1. 2. 3. Press button for 1 second for entering Setup Menu. or buttons to choose Setting item and Scroll the press button for entering "Setting" menu. Scroll the or buttons to select Calibrate item and press button for entering "Calibrate Panel" operation screen for screen calibration. Tap the 5 places following up screen indication step by step. When finished, the screen will go back to previous "Setting" menu automatically. If you want to exit from the current display, please press button until back to the main menu. 4. 16 Chapter 2 Quick Start 2.2 Date / Time setting 1. 2. 3. Press button for 1 second for entering Setup Menu. or buttons to choose Setting item Scroll the and press button for entering "Setting" menu. Scroll the or buttons to select Date item button for confirmation. After that, you will find and press the year column with underline and means it is ready to be input current date by pressing and button, and you are able to move the underline forward and backward to target any column by pressing and button. Set up actual date and date format as you want. When everything is done, press button to confirm and exit. Continuously to setup time, scroll the cursor and choose Time item and press button for confirmation. Also, you will find the hour column with underline and means it is ready to be input current time by pressing and button, and you are able to move the underline forward and backward to target any column by press and button. Input actual time and choose suitable time format as you want. When everything is done, press button to confirm and exit. If you want to exit from the current display, please press button until back to the main menu. 4. 5. 6. 17 Re:control M207 User's Manual 2.3 Device setting 1. 2. Turn on the targeted device for the Re:control M207 to setting the device. The Re:control M207 will directly get throw the setup mode when you operate the Re:control M207 at first time. Please tap the target device key in the Main Menu to enter "Setup device" menu. (ex. "TV" device) * Pre-code: load pre-programmed IR code from the factory default (no guarantee being able to control all brand devices). 3. Pressing the or buttons to choose "Yes" item and press button for entering the operation mode. 4. Choose the first letter of targeted device brand (ex. "S" on behalf of Sony, Samsung...etc ), and point the Re:control soft button M207 at the targeted device, and then tap to start auto searching. 5. As you see the targeted device has been turned off, please tap or press any buttons to stop auto searching right away. Tap or gently to figure out the correct remote code (Code number as shown on the top middle position of the LCD.) till the targeted device has been turned on again. Press the power key or the hard key to test the codes to confirm the code. If the codes aren't correct please continue repeat step 4-5 again to search the proper code for your target device. 6. Finally, press button to load the code and exit. 18 Chapter 2 Quick Start If you didn't get completely correct remote codes from "Pre-programmed code list" item, or you did wrong steps, please try the other ways to re-setup or supplement. a. Use Pre-code function to load current remote codes. (Please refer to 3.1.2 A. Pre-code page22.) b. Use Learning function to learn all or part of correct remote codes. (Please refer to 3.1.2 B. Learning page24.) Since now, you are able to control your devices by the Re:control M207. For more information about advanced operation functions, please go toward next chapter. 19 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 In this chapter, you can find all the topics about how to setup the Smart Remote. Each topic has its detailed instruction. You can easily customize the Smart Remote by the procedures. 3.1 Add a Device With the function, you are able to create a new device for the Smart Remote. There are two main stages for you to add a device successfully. The first one is to create a new device in the main menu. The second one is to load the specific codes for your newly-added device. 3.1.1 Create a new device 1. 2. 3. Please press the And then press the button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. to enter "Key Layout" menu. Select the Add Device item by press the to enter the submenu. On taping the soft button, you will see the indication for the function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to the next step. 20 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 4. Please choose two points within the desired block on LCD. A "v" symbol will appear where you tapped. After you determine the second point, the key frame will show up on the screen automatically. Tap the frame to confirm the location. If you want to relocate the points, you can press the button to quit. a. The size of the key will depend on the points you choose. b. You cannot setup a device that will overlap the adjacent keys. 5. After deciding the location, please name the device by taping the keypad on the screen. Select letters Tapping the key to select the capital letters, lower case letters or special text for your selection. Tapping the symbols. key to select more Select Icons key if you want to delete Delete letters/icon Tapping the the letters or symbols. Next row: 6. Tapping the key to enter the next row. And then press the button to confirm your decision. Please decide the "Device Category" for your device by pressing the or buttons. Press the to confirm and enter next step. 21 Re:control M207 User's Manual 7. Finally, please decide how you will load the IR remote codes for the device. There are three choices for you: "Pre-code", "Learning" and "Done". More detail please refer to the following sections to get further understanding. 3.1.2 Load the codes for the newly-added device When adding a new device successfully, you will be asked if you will load the codes for your device. There are two ways to load IR remote codes for your newly-added device: " Pre-code" and " Learning". Please choose one of these two ways to load the codes. If you don't want to load any codes for the device, just select "Done" to finish the setting process. A. Pre-code The Re:control M207 is equipped with a mass pre-programmed code database. With the function, you are able to load the remote codes for your device. It also enables you to control the device even if you lose your original remote. 1. When you successfully add a new device, please decide if you continue to load the codes for the device. If you want to use "pre-code" to load the codes, please choose this item. 2. Please select the brand of your device. You just need to select the first letter of your brand. For example, if your device belongs to Sony, please select "S" as your brand. 22 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 When you are in this page, you will find out an icon located on the top-right position. It is "Key Pad Entry" function. You can key in the number for your codes directly by searching from the "Pre-programmed code list". In this way, you can save some time than using the auto searching function. However, each brand may have several codes. You may need to load the codes to test the correct codes for your device. 3. After selecting "Brand" item, please make sure that the targeted device is turned on. 4. Please have the Re:control M207 pointed to your device and tap " to start auto searching. "GO 5. When the Re:control M207 finds out the correct remote code for your device, your device will be turned off. Please tap or press any button on the Re:control M207 to stop auto searching. 6. Please press or key to ascertain that the remote codes are suitable for your device. Press the power key or the hard key to test the codes to confirm the code. If the codes aren't correct please continue repeat step 4-5 again to search the proper code for your target device. 7. If they work, it means that you have already found the correct remote codes. Please press button to confirm your decision. 23 Re:control M207 User's Manual B. Learning With the function, the Re:control M207 is able to learn IR remote codes directly from your original remote. You can also control your device if you fail to get the right remote codes in the pre-programmed code database. When using the learning function, please have your original remote pointed to the "Learning Eye" at the bottom of the Re:control M207 as the Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1: Using the Learning eye 24 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 1. When you successfully add a new device, please decide if you continue to load the codes for the device. Choose the " Learning" item, to get the remote codes. The specific key needs to be learned will be shown in black on LCD. The Re:control M207 will automatically guide you to learn the remote code for each key one by one. However, you can also change the sequence as you like by taping any key you want to learn. 2. = The first page will guide you to learn the rubber keys on the Re:control M207 step by step. 3. At the moment, please have your original remote pointed to "Learning Eye" (P.8) at the bottom of the Re:control M207. And then press the corresponding key on your original remote for about 2-3 seconds "UNTIL" the symbol shows up on LCD to make sure the Re:control M207 learn the code completely. 25 Re:control M207 User's Manual 4. The symbol will show up when the Re:control M207 learns remote codes successfully. However, the symbol will show up when the Re:control M207 fails to learn the remote codes. If the Re:control M207 fails to copy the remote code please repeat step3. Please press the button when you finish learning all keys. 5. learning successfully Learning fail The preset layout for your device may not match your original remote completely. Please use "Add Key" (Page 26) and "Delete" (Page 33) functions to adjust the layout. 3.2 Add a Soft Key With the function, you are able to create a new soft key in your devices. There are two main stages for you to add a soft key successfully. The first one is to create a new soft key in your target device. The second one is to load the specific code for your newly-added soft key. 1. Please press the button for about 3 seconds to enter Setup Menu. And then enter "Key Layout" menu. Add Key" item and then you will enter the 2. Please choose the " submenu. 3. On tapping the soft key, you will see the indication for the function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to next step. 26 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 4. Please choose two points from the blocks on LCD. A "v" sign will appear where you tapped. After you determine the second point, the key frame will show up on the screen automatically. Tap the frame to confirm the location. If you want to relocate the points, you can press the quit. button to a. b. The size of the key will depend on the points you choose. You cannot setup a soft key that will overlap the adjacent keys. 5. Please select the shape for the new soft key. There are two choices for you: Rectangle and Ellipse. You can confirm your selection by tapping the soft key or pressing the button. 6. After deciding the location, please name the key. (Please refer to page 22 for name the key.) And then press the button to confirm your decision. You can add new keys in every device together then input the IR codes at the same time. You can use " Learning" function to get the corresponding remote code for your newly-added soft key at one time. Please refer to Chapter 3.8 Learning (P.37) for more information. 27 Re:control M207 User's Manual 3.3 Add a Text With the function, you are able to add a description for a specific device or soft key. 1. Please press the button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. And then enter "Key Layout" menu. 2. Please choose the " Add Text" item and then you will enter the submenu. 3. On tapping the soft key, you will see the indication for the function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to next step. 4. Please choose two points from the blocks on LCD. A "v" sign will appear where you tapped. After you determine the second point, the key frame will show up on the screen automatically. Tap the frame to confirm the location. If you want to relocate the points, you can press the button to quit. Please add your description to the text and press the to confirm your words. button 5. 28 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 a. The words you can add to the description will depend on the points you choose. b. You can add a text to not only for a specific device but a soft key. To add a description to a soft key, you just need to choose the specific device in advance and follow the former steps. 3.4 Re-label a Device, Key or Text With the function, you are able to rename a device, soft key or text. button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. 1. Please press the And then enter "Key Layout" menu. 2. 3. Re-label" item and then you will enter the Please choose the " submenu. On tapping the soft key, you will see the indication for the function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to next step. Please select the device you want to rename. 4. 5. And then you need to make a decision: to re-label the device itself or to go into device to re-label its soft keys. Re-label device: If you decide to re-label the device, please key in the new name. And then press the button to confirm your decision. Into device: If you decide to re-label the soft key in the device, please choose the key you want to rename and key in the new name. 29 Re:control M207 User's Manual Select letters key to select the Tapping the capital letters, lower case letters or special text for your selection. Tapping the symbols. key to select more Select Icons key if you want to delete Delete letters/icon Tapping the the letters or symbols. Next row: And then press the 6. Tapping the key to enter the next row. button to confirm your decision. If you want to re-label the text, please select the text you want to change and follow step 4. You can continue to select other keys to rename until you finish renaming all keys. 30 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.5 Re-size a Device, Key or Text With the function, you are able to re-size a device, soft key or text. You can also use the function to change the locations for them. 1. Please press the button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. And then enter "Key Layout" menu. 2. Please choose the " Re-size" item and then you will enter the submenu. 3. On tapping the soft key, you will see the indication for the function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to next step. 4. Please select the device you want to resize. 5. 6. Making a decision to re-size the device itself or to go into device to re-size its soft keys. Re-size Device: To re-size the device. Into Device: To re-size the soft key in the device. Choose two points from the blocks on LCD. A "v" sign will appear where you tapped. After you determine the second point, the key 31 Re:control M207 User's Manual frame will show up on the screen automatically. Tap the frame to confirm the location. button to If you want to relocate the points, you can press the quit. The way to re-size a soft key is similar to the way to add a soft key. You cannot revise a soft key device that will overlap the adjacent keys. 32 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.6 Delete a Device, Key or Text With the function, you are able to delete a device, soft key or text. 1. Please press the button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. And then enter "Key Layout" menu. 2. Please choose the " Delete" item and then you will enter the submenu. 3. On tapping the soft key, you will see the indication for the function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to next step. 4. Please select the device you want to delete. And then you need to make a decision: to delete the device itself or to go into device to delete its soft keys. 5. If you select a device to delete, you will see a message to confirm your decision. Please choose "Yes" or "No" to confirm your decision. 6. If you go into device to delete its soft keys, you will delete the key directly by tapping the soft key. 7. If you want to delete a text, please touch the text directly. 33 Re:control M207 User's Manual 8. Please press the function. button to exit after you finish the delete If you have saved the remote codes in the device or the soft key, "Delete" function will erase not only the icons but also the remote codes. You will see a message to confirm your decision, when the Re:control some codes are saved in your target. 3.7 Pre-code The Re:control M207 is equipped with a mass pre-programmed code database. With the function, you are able to load the code for your device. It also enables you to control your device even if you lose your original remote. 1. Please press the button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. And then enter "Code Setting" menu. 2. Please choose the " Pre-code" item and press the button to enter the submenu. 3. You will see the indication for the function. After reading the tips by or to read the information pages. After reading press the button to exit and enter the next step. the tips, press 4. Please select the device which you want to load the remote codes. 5. After pressing the soft key, you will see the help guide for the function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to the next step. 34 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 6. Please select the brand of your device. You just need to select the first letter of your brand. For example, if your device belongs to Sony, please select "S" as your brand . In this page, you will find out an icon . It is "Key Pad Entry" function. You can key in the code number for your device directly. In this way, you are able to save the time to load the corresponding codes. However, each brand may have several remote codes. You may need to load the remote codes for some times to find out the correct codes for your device. or 7. After selecting "Brand" item , please make sure that the device is turned on. 8. Please have the Re:control M207 pointed at your device and tap soft button to start auto searching. 9. When the Re:control M207 finds out the correct remote code for your device, your device will be turned off. Please tap or press any button on the Re:control M207 to stop auto searching. 10. Please press or key to ascertain that the remote codes are suitable for your device. Press the power key or the hard key to test the codes to confirm the code. If the codes aren't correct please continue repeat step 4-5 again to search the proper code for your target device. 11. If they work, it means that you have already found the correct remote codes. Please press button to confirm your decision. If they don't work, please continuing the auto search by repeat the step 8 ~ step10. After the Pre-code auto search are finished the LCD will shows up the "Search completely" message and the "OK" icon. Tap the "OK" to exit the auto search. This means this IR codes 35 Re:control M207 User's Manual doesn't included in the Re:control M207 pre-code database. If you can't use Pre-code to load correct code for your device please try by "Learning Function" at next chapter 36 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.8 Learning With the function, you are able to use the Re:control M207 to learn IR remote codes directly from your original remote. You are able to control your devices with the Re:control M207, even if the code for your device is not included in the database. a. b. Although the learning function is able to copy almost all the IR remote codes. There are still very few special codes that the Re:control M207 cannot learn directly. When using the learning function, please have your original remote pointed to the "Learning Eye" port at the bottom of the Re:control M207. Using the Learning eye 37 Re:control M207 User's Manual 1. Please press the button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. And then enter "Code Setting" menu. 2. Please choose the " Learning" item and then please press the button to enter the submenu. 3. You will see the help guide for the learning function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to the next step. 4. Please select the device which you want to catch the remote codes. 5. After pressing the device key, the specific key needs to be learned will be shown in black on LCD. The Re:control M207 will automatically guide you to learn the remote code for each key one by one. However, you can also change the sequence as your will by taping any key you want to learn. = The first page you see will guide you to learn each remote code for the rubber keys on the Re:control M207. 6. At the moment, please have your original remote pointed to the "Learning Eye" port at the bottom of the Re:control M207. And then 38 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 press the specific key on your original remotes for about 2-3 seconds until the symbol 7. The symbol shows up on LCD. will show up when the Re:control M207 learns will show up remote codes successfully. However, the symbol when the Re:control M207 fails to learn the remote codes. Please repeat step 5. to learn the remote code if the Re:control M207 fails to copy it. 8. Please press the button when you finish learning all keys. learning successfully Learning fail The preset layout for your device may not match your original remote completely. Please use Add Key" (Page 26) and "Delete" (Page " 33) functions to adjust the layout. 3.9 Learn a Cycle key Some devices save a circle of commands in one button. For the special design, the Re:control M207 is equipped the Cycle function. With the function, you are able to send the circle of commands. 1. Please press the button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. And then enter "Code Setting" menu. 2. Please choose the " to enter the submenu. Cycle" item and then press the button 39 Re:control M207 User's Manual 3. On pressing the soft key, you will see the direction for the function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to the next step. 4. Please choose any of keys (except Device key) you will use as Cycle keys. 5. Please have your original remote pointed to the "Learning Eye" at the bottom of the Re:control M207. And then press the corresponding key on your original remotes for about 2-3 seconds until the symbol shows up on LCD. You can save 6 cycle commands at most in the Cycle key. 6. Please press the commands. button when you finish learning all the circle of When you have saved some commands in a Cycle keys, a specific sign will be marked on the Cycle key. 40 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.10 Delete Device/Key codes With the function, you can delete the codes in the keys. button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. And 1. Please press the then enter "Code Setting" menu. Del.Code" item and then enter the submenu. 2. Please choose the " 3. On pressing the soft key, you will see the direction for the function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to the next step. 4. Please select the device you want to delete. And then you need to make a decision: to delete all the codes for the device or to go into device to delete the codes for its keys. 5. If you select a device to delete, you will see a message to confirm your decision. Please choose "Yes" or "No" to confirm your decision. 6. If you go into device to delete the codes for its keys, you will delete the codes directly by taping the soft keys. The "Del.Code." function is similar to "Delete" (P33) function. However, "Del.Code" just deletes the codes for the keys. "Delete" will delete both the keys and codes. 41 Re:control M207 User's Manual 3.11 Create a Macro The "Macro" function enables you to send a series of commands with just one key. The features for Macro function are as follows: 1. You can save up to 60 commands with in one Macro key. You can use any keys except Device key as your Macro. 2. You are able to setup some delays between two commands. 3. You can go to the Main Menu and press the top-left icon to access " Timer Macro" function. 4. During the Macro transmission, all commands will be shown on the LCD while they are sending. 5. The Re:control M207 is equipped with two types of Macros: " Macro" and "Timer Macro" 3.11.1 Macro With the function, you can use all the keys (except for device key, Macro key and Cycle keys.) as Macros. The Macro enables you to send a series of commands just with one key. button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. And 1. Please press the then enter "Code Setting" menu. 2. Please choose the " Macro" item and then enter the submenu. 3. On pressing the soft key, you will see the direction for the function. After reading the tips, please press the button to go to the next step. 4. Please select any key in devices as the commands (except for 42 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 device key, Macro key and Cycle keys.) for the Macro key. You can save 60 commands at most in a Macro. a. b. You can press the icon command you select. to go back the former You can press the icon to setup the delay between two commands from 0 to 30 seconds. 5. Please press the button to confirm your decision. When you have set a soft key as a Macro key, a specific sign will be marked a black triangle on the key. 43 Re:control M207 User's Manual An Example to Add a Macro The basic devices in operation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the TV on. Switch the TV to video mode. Turn the DVD on. Create a two-second delay. Instruct the DVD to play a disc. The commands for the Macro key. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Press the TV device button. Press the Power buttons. Press the TV/Video button. Press the DVD device button. Press the Power button Press the Time Delay icon. Use the Up and Down arrows to select a time delay. to confirm time delay. And, press Press the Play button. to save Macro button 4 times to exit and return to main Menu. 10. Press 11. Press The correlation table could be shown as below: The Basic Device Operation Turn the TV on. Switch the TV to video mode. Turn the DVD on. Create a two-second delay. Instruct the DVD to play a disc Completion The Required Macro Sequence 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Press the TV device key. Press the Power key. Press the TV/Video key. Press the DVD device key. Press the Power key Press the Time Delay icon. Use the Up and Down arrows to select a time delay. Press to confirm time delay. Press the Play key. to save the Macro key 10. Press 11. Press the button 4 tim to return to main Menu. 44 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.11.2 Timer Macro A. Create a Timer Macro The "Timer" function enables you to set up devices to turn on at specified times. It can be used to operate a Macro function automatically at a specific time. The function helps you to record movies, turn on music, act as an alarm clock, or implement Home Automation. You can enjoy the marvelous convenience after setting the Timer Macro. The Re:control M207 is quipped with 32 sets of Timer Macros. 1. 2. 3. Please press the button for 1 second to enter Setup Menu. And then enter "Macro/Timer" menu. Add/Edit" item and then enter the Please choose the " submenu. There are totally 32 Macro keys for you to setup. Please select one Timer Macro as your will. You can press the icon at the top-right corner to setup the delay between two commands. 4. Please select any keys in devices as the commands for the Timer Macro. You can save 60 commands at most in one Timer Macro. 45 Re:control M207 User's Manual at the top-left a. You can press the icon corner to go back the former command you select. b. You can press the icon to setup the delay between two commands, if your device needs time to responds from 0 to 30 seconds. 5. Please press the button to confirm your decision. And then please decide if you will setup a Timer for the Timer Macro. 6. If select "No", you can confirm and exit the Macro setup commands. You can repeat the step3-5 to setup more Timer Macro. If select "Yes", you can press the soft keys as to decide at what time by press the and to set the hour or press the and to change the items. Tap the date or weekday soft key as to setup the operate time for the Macro function. The section you choose will be in black. 46 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 a. In setting the Timer, you need to make a choice between date and weekday. b. If a Timer Macro has been set, A tinny mark been shown beside the Macro key will If the Macro has been set, the symbol will been shown next to the Macro key. If the Timer has been set, the symbol will been shown next to the Macro key. Example indicates as follows: B. Delete Your Timer Macro With the function, you are able to delete Timer Macros as your will. 1. Please choose the " submenu. Delete" item and then enter the 2. 3. Please select the Macro/Timer key you intend to delete And then please decide if you want to delete the Macro or the Timer. 47