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-35 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-35 User Manual SUR-35 User Manual Problem Solution Troubleshooting Preface About this manual This manual is designed to make using the SUR-35 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-35 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 16 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-35 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-35 for these different commands. Each button of SUR-35 can only learn one command. The SUR-35 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-35 back on again. You can also 7 reset the Power Down time period. Ch. ii PN 21672 Page 59 Troubleshooting Problem You see "ERROR" display on the LCD during the learning procedure. SUR-35 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-35 User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introducing the SUR-35 ................ 5 SUR-35 Features ........................................................... 5 Unpacking the SUR-35 ................................................. 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-35, you must press the REC key for 3 seconds. If your original remote requires the ENTER key to be pressed after a channel is selected, press the ENTER key to select the channel. Installing Batteries ........................................................ 9 Touch Screen ............................................................... 10 Turning the Touch Screen On ...................................................... 10 Touch Screen Buttons .................................................................. 11 Your VCR will not record. Problems changing channels. Rubber Buttons ........................................................... 11 Menus ........................................................................... 12 Setup Menu .................................................................................. 13 Delete Menu ................................................................................. 14 Macro Menu ................................................................................. 15 Chapter 3 ­ Setting Up the SUR-35 ................ 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. Backlight doesn't work Backlight disabled. See Backlight Time Period (pg. 53) 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 Ch. C Ch. Page Page 58 iii Table of Contents SUR-35 User Manual SUR-35 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 new 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-35 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-35 directly at the device and that there are no obstructions between the SUR-35 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-35. 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-35 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-35 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-35 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-35 User Manual SUR-35 User Manual Introduct i on 1 Appendix B ­ Accessories SUR -35 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-35. 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-35 Congratulations on your purchase of the SUR-35 TouchScreen Remote Control. The SUR-35 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-35 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 sixteen devices, such as VCRs, DVDs, TVs, and satellite dishes. The SUR-35 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-35 provides you with a central control solution. Note: This manual will help you learn how to use all the advanced features of the SUR-35. 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-35 Features The following list identifies the SUR-35's key features. · Large touch screen display. · Each macro can store a sequence of 60 commands. · Controls up to sixteen 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-35 User Manual SUR-35 User Manual Specifications Unpacking the SUR-35 This package includes: 1 SUR-35 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-35. Appendix A ­ Specifications Model Dimensions (WxHxD): Weight (With Batteries): Weight (W/ou ...