Warranty 90 Day Limited Warranty Sima Products Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, the product will be repaired or replaced, at Sima's option. Conditions 1. Ship your unit, freight prepaid, including reasonable proof of purchase and description of problem to: Attn: Customer Service Sima Products 140 Pennsylvania Ave., Bldg #5, Oakmont, PA 15139 (412) 828-3700 or 800-345-7462 This warranty is void if any defects are caused by abuse, misuse, negligence or unauthorized repairs. 4. All liability for incidental or consequential damages is specifically excluded. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Model SUR-25 Touch Screen Universal Remote Control To see our full line of products, visit us at www.simacorp.com User's Manual 140 Pennsylvania Ave. Bldg. #5 Oakmont, PA 15139 1-800-345-7462 Simple, Fun, Affordable Preface SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Problem Solution Troubleshooting Preface About this manual This manual is designed to make using the SUR-25 Touch Screen Remote Control as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. IR LEARNING cannot be made successfully. Replace batteries in the SUR-25 and the remote you are trying to learn from. Keep distance between remotes to about 2~4 inches. Do not learn near an incandescent lamp. Memory capacity is full (56 keys for each of 10 models). The learning process has no errors, but you still can't control your AV devices: repeat the learning procedure again. If you still can't solve the problem, use the code collection feature and email codes to Sima. (page 38) Original remote might not be compatible with learning procedure. Copyright © Copyright Sima Products Corporation 2002 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of Sima Products Corporation. Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Macro does not work. Be sure to aim the SUR-25 at the devices while the macro commands are being sent. Macro was not properly set up. Repeat macro set-up procedure. (page 47) Sima Products Corporation 140 Pennsylvania Ave. Bldg #5 Oakmont, PA 15139 800-345-7462 412-828-3700 www.simacorp.com A button of your existing remote performs two or more functions The LCD screen turns off. Some remotes issue multiple commands when a button is held down.Please be sure to teach different buttons of SUR-25 for these different commands. Each button of SUR-25 can only learn one command. The SUR-25 is preset automatically to switch the LCD off after the PowerDown time. Just tap the LCD screen or any button to turn Ch. C the SUR-25 back on again. You can also 7 reset the Power Down time period. Ch. ii PN 21663 Page 59 Troubleshooting Problem You see "ERROR" display on the LCD during the learning procedure. SUR-25 User Manual Solution Make sure you hold the other remote's button down for about 2 seconds. Make sure you did not program more than one remote for a given device. Make sure the two remotes are not too close or too far apart and are aiming directly at each other - keep apart between 2~4 inches (5~10cm ). The button that you pressed has not been taught. SUR-25 User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introducing the SUR-25 ................ 5 SUR-25 Features ........................................................... 5 Unpacking the SUR-25 ................................................. 6 Identifying Components ............................................... 6 Chapter 2 - Getting Started ............................... 7 Features Overview ........................................................ 7 Features (cont.) ............................................................. 8 Low Battery Indicator ................................................................... 9 You see "ERROR" display during operation. Teach the button using the learning procedure. (page 31) If unit locks up, remove one battery - wait ten seconds - and re-install battery As a safety feature on SUR-25, you must press the REC key for 3 seconds. Installing Batteries ........................................................ 9 Touch Screen ............................................................... 10 Turning the Touch Screen On ...................................................... 10 Touch Screen Buttons .................................................................. 11 Your VCR will not record. Rubber Buttons ........................................................... 11 Menus ........................................................................... 12 Setup Menu .................................................................................. 13 Delete Menu ................................................................................. 14 Macro Menu ................................................................................. 15 Problems changing channels. If your original remote requires the ENTER key to be pressed after a channel is selected, press the ENTER key to select the channel. Chapter 3 ­ Setting Up the SUR-25 ................ 16 Date and Clock ............................................................ 16 Choosing a Device ....................................................... 17 Creating a New Device ................................................................ 18 Won't go into SETUP mode Batteries are low. Replace batteries. Labeling a Device ........................................................ 19 Changing the Touch Screen Layout .......................... 19 Programming Infrared Codes.................................... 22 Using Pre-programmed Manufacturer Codes .............................. 23 Using the Learning Function ........................................................ 25 Learning from Another Remote Control ...................................... 27 Backlight doesn't work Backlight disabled. See Backlight Time Period (pg. 53) Ch. C Ch. Page Page 58 iii Table of Contents SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Troubleshooting Collecting Unrecognized Infrared Codes .................. 31 Deleting a Specific Key ............................................... 32 Deleting a Device ......................................................... 33 Appendix C ­ Troubleshooting Problem Prob oblem Solution LCD does not show anything when you touch it or press the rubber buttons. Batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries with 4 new AA Alkaline Batteries. Check that the batteries are properly installed. Make sure switch in battery compartment is set to "NORM" Make sure that the desired device screen on the SUR-25 LCD panel has been selected. Move closer to the device. The maximum operating distance is approximately 30 feet. Ensure that you are aiming the SUR-25 directly at the device and that there are no obstructions between the SUR-25 and the device. Ensure programming with the learning function or using the manufacturer codes has been properly done. If "error" message, try re-teaching button. Make sure that you have correctly "taught" your device's remote control to the SUR-25. Chapter 4 ­ Controlling Devices ..................... 35 Changing Touch Screen Pages ................................... 35 Selecting a Device to Control ..................................... 35 Controlling the Device ................................................ 36 Chapter 5 ­ Creating and Using Macros ....... 37 Introduction to Macros ............................................... 37 Creating a Macro Sequence ......................................................... 37 Using Macros ............................................................................... 42 Deleting a Macro .......................................................................... 42 The SUR-25 doesn't operate a device. Chapter 6 ­ Other Features ............................. 43 Using Timers................................................................ 43 Setting Up a New Timer ............................................................... 44 Using Quick Channel Lists......................................... 46 Setting up Channel Lists .............................................................. 46 Deleting Channels from a Quick Channel List ............................ 48 Using Quick Channel Lists .......................................................... 49 Transmitting System Setup ........................................ 49 Using Sleep Mode ........................................................ 50 Displaying Version Number ....................................... 51 Chapter 7 ­ Changing SUR-25 Parameters ... 52 Power Down Time Period........................................... 52 Backlight Time Period ................................................ 53 Resetting to Factory Defaults ..................................... 54 Beep Toggling .............................................................. 54 You cannot operate a device even after teaching the device using the learning function. "Full" message appears. Delete the device data from the SUR-25 and carry out the learning function again. Make sure you did not program more than one remote for a given device. Appendix A ­ Specifications ............................ 55 Appendix B ­ Accessories ................................ 56 Appendix C ­ Troubleshooting .................... 57 Ch. Warranty ....................................................... 60 Page Device button capacity is full. Delete a device. Ch. C Page iv 57 Accessories SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Introduct i on 1 Appendix B ­ Accessories SUR -25 Link cable kit cab The link cable kit is an optional link cable that enables transmission of system setup to a personal computer or another SUR-25. The following information can be transferred using the TRAN selection in the SETUP Menu: · MCU Program · Flash Memory Data To perform a data transfer you will need to first purchase a link cable. Please see the manual that accompanies the cable for more information on how to do the transfer. Contact Sima or visit our website at www.simacorp.com for more information concerning the link cable kit. Chapter 1 - Introducing the SUR-25 Congratulations on your purchase of the SUR-25 TouchScreen Remote Control. The SUR-25 is a digital universal remote control that is easy to use, enabling you to control all of your electronic devices equipped with an infrared (IR) remote. The SUR-25 uses a touch screen panel and control buttons and is simple to use. Simply select a device and the appropriate screen appears. You can control up to ten devices, such as VCRs, DVDs, TVs, and satellite dishes. The SUR-25 is easy to set up. You can quickly configure each device in your household or office using the "learning eye". In addition, the advanced macro function enables you to initiate a chain of up to 60 commands with the touch of a single button. Convenient and easy to use, the SUR-25 provides you with a central control solution. Note: This manual will help you learn how to use all the advanced features of the SUR-25. It will not explain how to use the functions for your devices. Please refer to your device's user manual for information related to your device. SUR-25 Features The following list identifies the SUR-25's key features. · Large touch screen display. · Each macro can store a sequence of 60 commands. · Controls up to ten devices including DVDs, TVs, Satellite dishes VCRs and CDs. · Learns the IR codes from existing remote controls to quickly set up devices. · Pre-programmed manufacturer's codes for many models. · Programmable buttons for each device include seven rubber buttons, the device key and forty-eight soft buttons. · Optional PC Interface for connection to a computer. · Five Quick Channel classifications for easy channel grouping Ch. Ch. B Page 1 56 Page 5 Overview Over view SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Specifications Unpacking the SUR-25 This package includes: 1 SUR-25 1 User's Manual (this document) 1 Pre-programmed code guide If any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Keep the shipping carton in case you need to ship your SUR-25. Appendix A ­ Specifications Model Dimensions (WxHxD): Weight (With Batteries): Weight (W/out Batteries): Number of Device: LCD Screen (WxH) : Soft Buttons Hard Buttons: Backlighting: Learning Frequency: Memory: Batteries: Power consumption: SUR-25 3.2" x 7.3" x 1.2" (8.2cm x18.5cm x 3.2cm) 11.3oz (320g) 7.8 oz (220g) 10 devices 2.7" x 3.2" (6.0cm x 8.0cm) 2 pages / 24 keys : total of 48 keys 7 usable Green LED (LCD) 10kHz - 125kHz, 455KHZ & Pulse 256KB non-volatile flash memory 4 AA Alkaline Batteries LCD Off : 50uA LCD On : 200uA Operate : 30 - 100 mA Approx. 3 - 6 months Approx. 30 feet optional Identifying Identif ying Components Please refer to the following illustrations to identify the components of the SUR-25. Touch Screen The Touch Screen panel enables you to configure and operate your devices by touching the screen. Tap the screen once to turn on the SUR-25 Infrared Eye Point the infrared eye at the device you want to operate Learning Eye Point your device's remote control at this eye to enable the SUR-25 to learn your device's infrared codes. Battery Batter y Cover Remove this cover to replace the four AA Alkaline batteries. Battery Life: Operating Distance: PC Interface: Ch. 1 Page Figure 1: Front and Rear Views Specifications subject to cahnge without notice. Ch. A A 6 Page 55 Beep SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Getting Started 2 Beep Toggling This setting specifies whether you want the SUR-25 to beep each time a button is pressed. Use the BEEP selection in the SETUP Menu to change this setting: 1. Use the OK button to toggle the beep from ON to OFF. Chapter 2 - Getting Started This chapter will give you the information you need to know to use the SUR-25 as your single remote control. Overview Features Overview The following illustration highlights the different sections of the SUR-25. LCD Indicators Beep On Battery Low Infrared OK Error Page1 Page 2 Function Keys SETUP Menu DELETE Menu MACRO Menu Resetting to Factor y Defaults Factory CAUTION: This setting will erase all user specified settings and reset the SUR-25 back to factory defaults. To reset the SUR-25, use the RST selection in the DELETE Menu: 1. Press the number keys (2, 4, 6, 8) to confirm RESET selection. 2. Press OK to reset the SUR-25. UART Port Touch Screen Backlight / Sleep Key Page / Date Key Device Keys Learning Eye Ch. 7 Page Figure 2: SUR-25 Overview Ch. 2 Page 54 7 Features 2 SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Backlight (cont.) Features (cont .) · LCD Indicators: LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display and these indicators at the top of the display give you feedback and information. You can look here to see if the beep is turned on, if the battery has low power, if the infrared signal was sent OK or if there was an ERROR, and also to see which page of Touch Screen buttons you are looking at. · UART Port: This port allows you to connect the SUR-25 to a personal computer. See Appendix B ­ Accessories for more information. · Backlight / Sleep Key: If pressed quickly, this key will activate the Touch Screen backlight. If held down for three seconds you will enter the Sleep menu. · Page / Date Key: This key allows you to switch between Page 1 and Page 2 of Touch Screen Buttons. · Learning Eye: This is an infrared sensor used to detect other remote controls infrared signals. Aim your existing remote control here when using the SUR-25's Learning Function. · Device Buttons: These 8 buttons allow you to switch between different devices. Each button may have more than one device. (For example, the TV button may have TV1 and TV2 for different TVs in your house.) Repeatedly press the same device button to cycle through all the device names . The SUR-25 has the capability to operate a total of 10 devices maximum. · Touch Screen: The touch screen acts as a "virtual" keyboard on the SUR-25. The display is normally blank when the remote is not in use and can be activated by simply touching it. · Function Keys: These keys allow you to enter the SETUP, DELETE, and MACRO menus. To enter any function menu, press and hold the appropriate function key for three seconds. Backlight Time Period This setting specifies how long the SUR-25 will keep the backlight on after the user presses the BACKLIGHT button. This setting can be changed from 1 second to 60 seconds by using the LITE selection of the SETUP Menu: To enter the SETUP menu press SETUP button for three seconds. Complete the password protection sequence 2...4...6...8.... Use the arrow buttons to select the LITE menu. 1. Use the arrow keys to set the backlight period. If using software version 1.11, set the time period from 05 to 60 seconds. If using software version 1.12 and higher, set the time period from 02 to 60 seconds.To determine version number, see page 51. With either software version you can disable the backlight by setting the time to 0. Press OK when finished and EXIT to return to the SETUP Menu. Ch. 2 Page Ch. 7 Page 8 53 Power Down SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Batteries Chapter 7 ­ Changing SUR-25 Parameters Many of the SUR-25 parameters can be changed. This chapter explains the different customizations you can make. Installing Batteries The SUR-25 operates on four AA Alkaline batteries (not included). Batteries must be inserted before you can operate the SUR-25. To insert the batteries, refer to the following illustration: 1. Turn the remote over, push on the tab and lift the cover off. 2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery case. Note: Make sure the data switch located in the battery compartment is set to "NORM". 3. Snap the battery cover back into place. Figure 3: Installing Batteries Power Down Time Period This setting specifies the time delay the SUR-25 will wait until it automatically shuts down. (The touch screen will go blank to conserve battery usage.) This setting can be changed from 1 to 90 minutes. 1. Press and hold the SETUP button for three seconds. 2. Use the up and down arrows to select PWDN 3. Use the up/down arrows to select a time period ranging from 1 to 90 minutes. Press OK to return to the SETUP menu.Press EXIT to return to the main menu. The unit will power down when the time period expires Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are low, the battery low icon will be displayed in the upper left-hand corner just above the SETUP button: Figure 4: The Battery Low Icon Battery Tips and Precautions · Immediately replace batteries when the battery low icon appears. · The SUR-25 will retain data when batteries are replaced · Always use fresh batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. · Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities of the · Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat or flame. · Keep batteries out of the reach of children. · Weak batteries reduce the effective distance of the unit. · To reduce danger of leakage and damage, remove used batteries when used longer than two years. batteries match the diagram shown in the compartment. Do not mix different types of batteries. Ch. 7 Page Ch. 2 Page 52 9 Touch Screen SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Version number Touch Screen The touch screen reduces the number of buttons by changing its configuration for each device selected. In this way, the touch screen can provide a total of 480 buttons (10 devices x 2 pages x 24 buttons per page). Displaying Version Number For technical support reasons, the Program and Data version numbers might be needed by Sima. To display the version number, use the VER selection in the SETUP Menu. 1. Press and hold the SETUP button on the Touch Screen for 3 sec. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) until it disappears. 2. Use the arrow buttons on the Touch Screen to select VER (displayed in the upper right corner) and then press the OK button. Press the OK button again. Use arrow buttons to select PROG. The software version number appears under the PROG menu. Use the arrows again to select DATA. The data version number appears under the DATA menu. Press EXIT to exit. Turning the Touch Screen On Using the touch screen is easy. Simply touch the screen or any hard button to activate it. The SUR-25 will turn itself off automatically. (To change the programmable power down time, see Power Down Time Period in Chapter 7 ­ Changing SUR-25 Parameters.) Figure 5: Touch the Screen To Turn It On Touch Screen Precautions Please read the following instructions carefully: · Tap the LCD touch screen gently; never use force. · Do not use a pen or any sharp object to tap the screen. You might damage the surface. · Keep the touch screen dry. Wipe off any spills immediately. The SUR-25 is not waterproof; never immerse it in liquid. · Don't expose the SUR-25 to extreme temperatures. Keep it away from heat sources. · Avoid dropping the SUR-25. · Don't drop anything on the touch screen. · Clean the LCD touch screen with a soft cloth. If needed, dampen the cloth slightly before cleaning. Never use Ch. abrasives or cleaning solutions. 2 Ch. 6 Page Page 10 51 Sleep mode SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Touch Screen Buttons Hard/Soft Buttons Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode allows the SUR-25 to send a command or start a Macro after a specified time delay. One example is you could use sleep mode to shut off a TV after you have already fallen asleep. To use sleep mode: 1. Press and hold the BACKLIGHT (SLEEP) key for three seconds. 2. Use the arrow keys to specify the sleep timeout period in 10 minute increments. (24 hours maximum) 3. Press OK to confirm. Select the Device using the device keys 4. Press the button you want the SUR-25 to send after when the sleep timer reaches zero. Note: This key should already have a command or macro assigned to it. A macro can have up to 60 commands. 5. Press OK when finished. Note: If you want to cancel the Sleep function: · Press and hold the BACKLIGHT (SLEEP) key for three seconds. Ch. · Press Exit to cancel. 1 The touch screen buttons enable you to operate the SUR25 and external devices. Use these buttons to program codes from existing remotes, control your devices and set up macro command sequences. You will hear a beep when you press a button. To activate or deactivate the beep, please see Beep Toggling in Chapter 7. The SUR-25 will turn itself off after a user specified time period. To change the time period, please see Power Down Time Period also in Chapter 7. Rubber Buttons The buttons on the bottom part of the SUR-25 allow you to operate devices as well as help program the SUR-25. There are three rubber buttons that have special functions: Page / Date Button: Toggles between Page 1 and Page 2 of the Touch Screen buttons. If held down, the unit will also display the date and year in the upper right hand corner, followed by the day and the time . Power Button: Can turn your devices on and off but also during Touch Screen Layout will display all possible LCD choices. Backlight / Sleep Button: Pressing it quickly will turn on the backlight, while holding it down for three seconds will enter the SLEEP Menu. 6 Ch. 2 Page Page 50 11 Program Menus SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Channel lists Menus In order to use the SETUP, DELETE, and MACRO menus you will first need to press and hold the desired menu button for 3 seconds. 3. Press the UP and DOWN arrows to rotate through the channels currently assigned. 4. Press OK to delete a particular channel. This activates a password protection sequence to prevent accidentally entering a programmable menu . 5. Repeat above steps to delete other channels. 6. Press OK when finished. Using Quick Channel Lists Figure Confirm Menu Entry Figure 6: Confir m Menu Entr y Pressing Numbers by Pressing Number s Press the Quick Channel button you wish to use. (It will begin to flash.) Now use the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons to scroll through all channels in this classification. When finished, press the Channel button again to return to normal operation. Four numbers will appear which will need to be pressed before the desired menu will appear. This is simply to make sure you meant to enter the menu. You can press the numbers in any order you like and they will vanish when pressed. When all of the numbers have vanished, the desired menu will appear. Transmitting System Setup The SUR-25 allows transmission of system setup to a personal computer or another SUR-25. The following information can be transferred using the TRAN selection in the SETUP Menu: · MCU Program · Flash Memory Data · Pre-programmed codes (CODE) To perform a data transfer you will need to purchase a link cable. Please see the manual that accompanies the cable for more information on how to do the transfer. For more information on the link cable please see Appendix B ­ Accessories. Ch. 2 Page Ch. 6 Page 12 49 Delete channels SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Setup Menu Setup Menu Deleting Channels from a Quick Channel List Press and hold the DELETE button on the Touch Screen. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) until it disappears. Use the arrow buttons on the Touch Screen to select Q CH and then press the OK button. Menu Item DATE NEW CODE LABL LAY Description Set the system clock and date. Create a new device from scratch Assign a pre-programmed manufacturer's code to a device. Re-name a device Change the touch screen layout for a specific device. Learn infrared codes from an existing remote control. Set the automatic power-off time period. Set the backlight time period. Collect un-learnable IR codes from existing remote controls. Transmit system software or infrared codes from one SUR-25 to another or to a personal computer. Display the vesion number. Toggle the key-press beep. 1. Use the device keys to select a device and the Page button to select a Touch Screen page. 1 LRN PWDN LITE DBUG Q CH 2. Select the Quick Channel classification you want to delete. (The selected classification will flash.) TRAN VER BEEP Ch. 6 Page Ch. 2 Page 48 13 Delete Menu SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual 2. Use the number keys to enter a channel number. Some devices may need you to also press ENTER (if they normally require you to press ENTER after a channel change). 3. Select which Quick Channel classification to put this channel into. (For example press the NEWS button.) 4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 to add additional channels. Channel Lists Delete Menu Menu Item KEY Description Allows you to delete the infrared codes for a specific touch screen or rubber button CODE: allows you to delete all infrared codes for a specific device while leaving the touch screen layout the same. ALL: deletes both infrared codes and the touch screen layout for a specific device. Resets the SUR-25 back to factory settings. Allows you to erase channels that are stored in one of the Quick Channel categories. (NEWS, SPORTS, MOVIE, EDUCATION or KIDS) BANK RST 5. Press EXIT to return to the MACRO menu. Press EXIT again to return to the main menu. Note: The SUR-25 can store up to 50 channels that can be sorted using the five quick channel classifications. To use the Quick Channel menu, press a Quick Channel button such as NEWS, SPORTS etc.... The selected category will blink when active. Use the Channel up and down hard buttons to cycle through the channels in that category. When switching between categories, the SUR-25 will retain the last channel selected in each category. One minute after the last button press, the unit will return to the main menu. Q CH Ch. 2 Page Ch. 6 Page 14 47 Quick Channels SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Macro Menu Using Quick Channel Lists Quick Channel lists allow you to group channels together into different categories for ease of scrolling. You can store up to 50 channels using the five Quick Channel buttons. Each button can store up to 50 channels, however, the unit can only store a total of 50 using all 5 buttons. Available categories include: · News · Sports · Movies · Educational · Kids Macro Menu Menu Item KEY T IMR Description Create a Macro to perform a sequence of actions Start one of the eight timers to perform either a regular action (Weekly, daily etc...) or a delayed action on a specific date. Add channels to a Quick Channel group to make cycling through a particlular type of television programming easier. (Example: NEWS, SPORTS, MOVIE etc...) Setting up Channel Lists Press and hold the MACRO button on the Touch Screen. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) until it disappears. Use the arrow buttons on the Touch Screen to select Q CH and then press the OK button. Q CH 1. Use the device keys to select a device and the Page button to select the Touch Screen page containing the number pad. 1 Ch. 6 Page Ch. 2 Page 46 15 Setting Up SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Macro Timers Chapter 3 ­ Setting Up the SUR-25 Before the SUR-25 can be used to control a device, it needs to be configured to display your existing remote control buttons and also programmed to send the correct infrared signals. This chapter guides you through the Touch Screen layout and SUR-25 setup procedure. To get started, you will first set the date and time. Then you can proceed to create devices and program the SUR-25. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the time. 5. Press OK Note: If you used SPEC (Specific Day/Time) you will also have to set the date. 6. Select the key that the timer will press. If you want, you can switch devices (use device keys) or Touch Screen pages. (Use the button.) At the selected time and date, the SUR-25 will send the infrared code or start the macro associated with the key selected in step 6. When finished press the EXIT key to leave the MACRO Menu. Date and Clock To use the Date selection in the SETUP Menu: 1. Press and hold the SETUP button on the Touch Screen for 3 sec. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) until it disappears. 2. Use the arrow buttons on the Touch Screen to select DATE (displayed in the upper right corner) and then press the OK button. Enter the year, month and date first. 3. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move the curser and the UP and DOWN arrows to change the selection. Press OK when finished. Now set the hour, and minutes. 4. Use the arrow keys as in Step 3. 5. Press OK when finished and then EXIT to leave the SETUP menu. 1 2 5 3 Ch. 3 Page Ch. 6 Page 16 45 Macro Timers Setting Up a New Timer Press and hold the MACRO button on the Touch Screen for 3 seconds. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) until it disappears. Use the arrow buttons on the Touch Screen to select TIMR and then press the OK button. 1. Choose one of the eight available timers by pressing the number on the Touch Screen. SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Choose Device Choosing a Device Before you can program the SUR-25 to operate your TV. VCR etc... you have to create a device screen for each device to use. Once programmed, devices are selected by pressing one of the eight device buttons located at the bottom of the unit. Keep pressing a button to cycle through the devices available with that button. Each device button is capable of storing from 0 to 10 devices. For example, you may have two TVs stored in the TV button and three VCRs stored in the VCR button, while having nothing stored in the AUX button. The unit is capable of storing a total of ten devices using any combination of the 8 device buttons. The display window in the upper right hand corner of the unit shows the name of the device or its "label". If there is no device programmed for that button, it will display "EMPT" meaning empty. When you create a new device you give it a name or "label". After creating a device, you will be able to enter a pre-programmed code, "teach" an existing remote or customize the control layout to suit your needs. There are two ways to do this based on what starting point you want to work from: · Create new Device: Use this method for setting up a new device. · Modify Existing Device: Use this if you are having a problem with an already setup device and want to make a change or enhancement. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the timer type. OFF : Off (no timer) DAIL : Daily SPEC : Specific Day/Time 1-5 : Every Mon ­ Fri 1-6 : Every Mon ­ Sat SUN : Every Sunday MON : Every Monday TUE : Every Tuesday WED : Every Wednesday THU : Every Thursday FRI : Every Friday SAT : Every Saturday Ch. 6 Page 3. Press OK to confirm timer type. Ch. 3 Page 44 17 New device Creating a New Device SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Features Other Features To create a new device, follow these steps: Press and hold the SETUP button on the Touch Screen for 3 sec. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) until it disappears. Use the arrow buttons on the Touch Screen to select NEW (displayed in the upper right corner) and then press the OK button. 1. Press the device key you wish to use for this device. The name of the selected device will be displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen and will be blinking. 2. After selecting a device, use the arrow keys to change the letters and create your own label for that device. 3. Press the OK button. 2 4. Now you must select a device default screen. Use the up and down arrows to cycle through the selections. Note: the device screen you select must match the type of device or accessing pre-programmed codes may not be successful. For example, if you are adding a TV, select a TV default screen. Chapter 6 ­ Other Features The SUR-25 has the following additional features: · Timers: Can be used to start a macro or send a command at a later time. Many timers are available including: daily, weekly, weekends only, weekdays only, or specific days and times. · Quick Channel Lists: Used to group certain TV or Satellite channels together. For example, group all news channels together to make it easy to cycle through only the news channels. The five Quick Channel buttons can store a total of 50 channels. · Unrecognized Code Collection: Used to collect unrecognized codes that can later be emailed to Sima for analysis. · System Setup Transmission: Can be used to transmit system setup to either a personal computer or another SUR-25. · Sleep Mode: Can be used to issue a command after a specified time. · Version: Will display the version number of your SUR-25. 1 3 Using Timers Timers are fantastic way to automate functions to occur in the future. At a pre-set time, the SUR-25 will "wake up" and send the command or macro of your choice. Combined with a Macro you can use the SUR-25 to record movies, turn on music, act as an alarm clock, or perhaps make your home look and sound like someone is home ­ even if you're not. Note: you can program up to eight timers at one time. 5 Ch. 3 Page 5. Press OK to exit. 4 Ch. 6 Page 18 43 Macros Using Macros SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Naming devices Labeling a Device To start a Macro for a specific device, first select the device and then simply press the key assigned to the Macro. If you forget which keys have Macros assigned to them, press the MACRO button and all keys with valid Macros will be shown. During the Macro transmission, all commands will be shown on the Touch Screen as they are sent. The SUR-25 can store more than one device in each device button. For example, you may use the SUR-25 to operate two televisions sets . To reduce confusion, you can assign names or labels to each device. The label appears in the upper right hand display window. Step 1 - Press and hold the SETUP button on the Touch Screen. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) until it disappears. Use the arrow buttons on the Touch Screen to select LABL and then press the OK button. Step 2 - Use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the letters. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to position the cursor. (Labels can be 4 digits long.) Step 3 - Press the OK button when finished. Deleting a Macro Deleting a Macro is actually simply a matter of deleting the key that the Macro has been assigned to. For example if you assigned a Macro to the TV1 device's #1 key, you can erase the Macro by deleting the number "1" key in the TV1 device. For more information on how to delete a specific key please see page 32. Ch. 3 Page Ch. 3 Page 42 19 LCD layout SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Macros Changing the Touch Screen Layout The layout edit mode enables you to customize the SUR25's Touch Screen display to match your existing remote controls. The following steps show you how to make the display on the SUR-25 correspond to an existing remote. Use the LAY selection in the SETUP Menu: Press and hold the SETUP button on the Touch Screen. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) until it disappears. Use the arrow buttons on the Touch Screen to select LAY and then press the OK button. 13. Press the PLAY button. 12. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select a time delay (in seconds). Note: You can select a time delay between 1-15 seconds. Press OK to confirm time delay. 13 1. Press a device button to select the device you want to modify. Press the button (Page/Date Button) to change to the Touch Screen page you want to modify. 1 Press the button to show all 14. Press OK to save the Macro. Then press EXIT to leave the MACRO menu available LCD choices for all buttons. Ch. 3 Page Ch. 5 Page 20 41 Macros SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Layout LCD Layout 8. Press the TV/Video button. 2. Touch the button that you wish to change. It will first go blank (You may change as many buttons as you wish.) 9. Press the DVD device button. 10. Press the POWER button. 10 9 3. Each time you touch the button its appearance will change. If you press another button and then return, the first button will default to a blank setting. 11. Press the TIME DELAY button. 4. Press OK to confirm your changes. Then press EXIT to leave the SETUP Menu. Ch. 5 Page Ch. 3 Page 40 3 21 Programming SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual 4. Select a device using the device buttons on the SUR-25. For this example press the TV button. 4 Macros Programming Infrared Codes There are two methods you can use to program infrared codes into the SUR-25: · Using Manufacturer Codes: Use this method to automatically configure all buttons on the SUR-25 for use with a specific manufacturer's model number. This feature is the fastest way to program the SUR-25 but requires that your device be located in the Manufacturer Code Tables . (Some newer or less common devices may not be preprogrammed and must be learned using the Learning Function.) · Using the Learning Function: Use this method to directly learn the proper infrared signals from another remote control. The learning eye of the SUR-25 will learn the proper signals to send. This method is perfect for newer or less common devices or if a certain button still not does perform the desired function after using pre-programmed manufacturer codes. However, in rare cases, the SUR-25 may not be able to copy the codes from another remote and it may be necessary to collect unrecognized codes and send them to Sima. (See Collecting Unrecognized Infrared Codes in Chapter 3.) 5. On the Touch Screen select one of the buttons to assign the macro to. You will hear three beeps. Note: If you select a key that already has a macro assigned to it you will replace the old macro. Note: You cannot assign a macro to the Quick Channel buttons. Define Macro 6. Press the TV device button. 7. Press the POWER button. 6 7 Ch. 3 Page Ch. 5 Page 22 3 39 Macros SUR-25 User Manual SUR-25 User Manual Pre-set codes Using Pre-programmed Manufacturer Codes Set up the macro using the following steps: 1. Press and hold the MACRO button for three seconds on the Touch Screen. Note: When you press the MACRO button, the screen will display the buttons which currently are programmed with macros. If no buttons are displayed, then no macros have been programmed for that device. 2. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) until it disappears. The SUR-25 is pre-programmed with many manufacturers' codes to operate a wide range of TVs, VCRs, DVDs etc... These are useful if you have lost the original remote. However, because of the great variety and number of remotes on the market, not all functions may work when using the pre-programmed codes. If you have the original remote, it is recommended you teach the SUR25 the functions most important to you. (See Using the Learning Function.) Note: Some codes are designed to operate more than one model. It may take several tries to find the code that works with your unit. To program a manufacturer's code for a device, follow these steps: Press and hold the SETUP button on the Touch Screen for 3 seconds. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) until it disappears. Use the arrow buttons on the Touch Screen to select CODE and then press the OK button. 3. Use the arrow buttons on the Touch Screen to select KEY and then press the OK button. 1. Use the device buttons to select the device you want to change. You will see the label changing in the display window in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Ch. 5 Page 1 Ch. 3 Page 38 23 Pre-set codes SUR-25 User Manual