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 tu ...