User manual SIMA SUR-20

Chapter 4 The Learning function Overview: In this chapter you will learn how to teach the SUR-20 codes used by your other remote controls. The SUR-20 has the ability to learn how to operate any infra-red controlled device. Before you use the learning function Before you start using the SUR-20's learning function, please heed the following precautions: · Teach only one remote for each device screen. For example, don't assign some of the buttons on the TV device screen to operate a TV in the living room, while assigning others to operate a different TV in the bedroom. Tip: the AUX device screen can be used to duplicate any other device screen (see AUX device button -Chpt. 3). To change from a device that has already been programmed, delete all of the commands for the first device before teaching new ones. For example, to operate the living room TV instead of the bedroom TV, delete all commands for the bedroom TV first. (See Using the delete function in Chpt. 6.) Then re-configure the TV device screen for the living room TV. (See Using the Learn function - Chpt. 4) When using the learning function, you must press each button within 2 minutes of pressing the last button. Otherwise, the SUR20 will exit the learning mode and return to its normal operation mode. · · 12 Chapter 4 --The Learning Function Using the learning function To teach the codes from your remote, set both remotes on a flat surface facing each other. Be sure to point your device's remote control at the SUR-20's learning eye, which is located at the bottom of the unit. Do not use the other eye located at the top of the SUR-20. You do not have to turn on the actual device (TV, VCR etc...). Refer to the following illustration: Figure 3-1: Using the learning eye 13 The SUR-20 User's Manual . Follow these instructions: Press the LEARN button for three seconds. 1 1 You will hear a beep and then see the password screen to the right. Note: This screen prevents you from accidentally modifying the SUR-20. Press each number button until it disappears. The touch screen appears again, with the LEARN icon appearing above the LEARN button. The power button icon is blinking, awaiting a signal from your device's remote control. Learning icon Blinking icon 14 Chapter 4 --The Learning Function Select the device you want to operate. Press that device screen button. TIP: You can exit this operation by pressing the LEARN key at any time. Line up your remote control and the SUR-20 learning eye, according to the diagram at right. The SUR-20 is now ready to learn your remote controls buttons. The power button is the first button to be assigned. While pointing your device's remote control at the SUR-20's learning eye, press the device's power button. When you hear a beep and see the OK icon, release the button. The power button has been assigned. The next button to be assigned will start blinking on the touch screen. Continue to press the buttons on your device's remote control, which correspond to the blinking buttons on the SUR-20's touch screen. 15 The SUR-20 User's Manual You can change the order of assigning buttons by pressing any button on the SUR-20's LCD touch screen display panel... ... and then pressing the corresponding button on your device's remote control. To customize the SUR-20 device screen buttons to match your remote control's, (see Changing the LCD Layout in Chpt. 3). To teach another remote control while in this mode, select a different device screen and repeat the steps in the learning sequence. When you are done assigning the buttons for the devices you desire, press the learn button to complete the learning mode. You will hear three beeps and exit the learning mode. 1 1 1 Note: If you see an "error" message when assigning a button, refer to the troubleshooting section in Appendix B 16