Preface About this manual This manual is designed to make using the RM-900 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.
Touch Screen Precautions..........9 Using the Touch Screen Soft Keys........10 Accessing Setup..............10 Chapter 3 Setting Up the RM-900 ....12 LCD Layout: Device Keys............12 Code and Learn Setting Key............ 13 Using Pre-programmed Code to Program Devices ..... 15 Using Code Learning Mode .............
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RM-900 Features Using Macros ................22 Creating a New Macro ............ 22 Resetting the RM-900 to Factory Defaults......24 Chapter 4 Miscellaneous Settings....25 Using the Transmission Feature ..........25 Setting the Backlight Mode............26 Set Backlight On Mode............. 26 Set Backlight Sensor Sensitivity......... 27 Setting the Beep Signal.............
NOTE: This manual helps you learn how to use the advanced features of the RM-900. It does not explain how to use the functions for your devices. Please refer to your device user’s manual for information related to your device.
Automatic Power Saving mode turns off the remote after 90 seconds of inactivity Unpacking the RM-900 After you have unpacked the RM-900, check the contents to make sure the following items are included. RM-900 User’s Manual Pre-programmed Code List If any of the above items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Device Keys Press these keys to display layout screens for the devices listed. Learning Eye Point your device’s remote Learning Eye control at the learning eye to enable the RM-900 to learn your device’s infrared codes. Figure 1: Front View...
This chapter provides you with the information to quickly start using the RM-900. Installing Batteries The RM-900 operates on three AAA alkaline batteries (not included). Batteries must be inserted before you can operate the RM-900. 1. Turn the remote over, push the tab in the direction of the arrow on the battery cover and lift the cover off.
Battery Tips and Precautions Pay attention to the batteries when the battery half full icon appears and replace batteries if needed. The RM-900 will not lose programmed data when batteries are replaced. Always use fresh batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Do not mix different types of batteries.
The Touch Screen changes the number of soft keys according to the device that is selected. Turning the Touch Screen On Turn on the RM-900 by touching the screen. The RM-900 turns itself off after 90 seconds. Touch Screen Precautions Please read the following instructions carefully.
You will hear a beep when you press a key. To turn the beep off and on, see on page 28. The RM-900 turns itself off after 90 seconds. Accessing Setup The following table provides an overview of major key functions.
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About the Touch Screen Name & Function Setup Description Key Icon Device setting Key: Enter device setting and Device keys and LCD arrange the LCD touch screen layout layout to correspond to your remote control. Refer to page 12. You can also toggle device pages by pressing the key again.
Chapter 3 Setting Up the RM-900 Before the RM-900 can be used to control a device, it needs to be configured to display your existing remote control keys and it must be programmed to send the correct infrared signals. This chapter guides you through the Touch Screen layout and RM-900 setup procedures.
Code and Learn Setting Key On the device page, select a key you want to modify. Continue pressing the key to scroll through the available choices for the key. Press to display the available icons for the page of LCD display and repeat Step 4 to finish all modifications.
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RM-900 but requires that your device be located in the Pre-programmed Code List that was bundled with the RM-900. Refer to the supplied code list. Some newer or less-common devices may not be pre-programmed and their codes must be learned using the Learning Function by the RM-900.
Follow these instructions to program a device using pre- programmed codes. Manually Selecting the Code Select a device (for example TV). Turn on the target device you want the RM-900 to control. Search for the four-digit code number of your target device in the Pre-programmed Code List. NOTE: If there is no entry for your target device, try automatically selecting the code.
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1. The first target device (TV1) is set up by following up the indications of the user’s manual. 2. The second target device (TV2) set up likes the first step, but the device you select from RM-900 should be the others ( for example Tuner, DVD, ….etc.)
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Automatically Selecting the Code Turn on the target device you want the RM-900 to control. Press the device key (for example TV). Point the RM-900 at the target device. Press . Wait for the device to turn off and immediately touch any part of the screen to stop automatic searching.
Before Using Learning Mode Note the following before using the RM-900’s learning function: not all infrared codes are learnable by the RM-900. You may need to collect the codes first. To change from a device that has already been programmed, delete all of the commands of the first device before teaching new ones.
Before using learning mode, set both remotes on a flat surface so that the target device’s remote control IR is pointed at the RM-900’s learning eye, which is located at the bottom of the unit. Keep a distance of 2-4 inches (5-10 cm).
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RM-900 User’s Manual The RM-900 will automatically guide you to the next button to program by flashing it on the Touch Screen. When all buttons are programmed on the current page it will automatically switch to the next page. You can also directly select the next button to program by touching it or press the device key to go to the next page.
(for example TV). Delete each setting by pressing any key. Press to cancel the operation or the RM-900 exits automatically. If you select Bank mode, selecting a device key will delete all settings for the device. Pressing the Device key again will change to the next page.
RM-900 User’s Manual Using Macros A macro is a series of commands. The Macro feature enables you to initiate a sequence of up to 60 commands with a single key. You can create a macro on any control key and insert time delays into the sequence. Remember, however, assigning a macro eliminates the key’s original...
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Using Macros Do one of the following: Press the and then press 1–9 to enter the number of seconds you want to delay between each command. For example, if you want a two-second delay between turning on your TV and then turning on your VCR, press ‘2’.
RM-900 User’s Manual Resetting the RM-900 to Factory Defaults This item enables you to set the RM-900 back to the factory default configuration. NOTE: All macros and user-defined keys are erased when resetting the RM-900 to factory defaults. Press the...
This chapter will describe how to use transmission feature, set up the backlight, and enable the beep sound. Using the Transmission Feature The RM-900 can transmit data to another RM-900. You can transmit preprogram and flash memory data. NOTE: Before you use this feature to transfer data, you must connect two devices with the optional connection cable.
For a double transmission, repeat Step 3. Press to cancel the transmission. NOTE: Ensure that both RM-900 remote controls have fresh batteries and are turned on, and then connect the transmission wire to transmit the data. Setting the Backlight Mode...
1~ 8. The more frames you select, the more sensitively the backlight reacts to the ambient lighting. The RM-900 activates the backlight automatically. The backlight function cannot be turned off. When the light is off in the environment, the RM-900 activates the backlight automatically.
RM-900 User’s Manual Setting the Beep Signal Follow the steps shown in the Transmission section Step 1-2, Beep enabled icon but select instead of Press to toggle the beep on and off. When on, appears on the LCD screen. Press...
NOTE: This chapter assumes you have already set up the RM-900 and assigned Infrared codes to different keys. See Chapter 3 Setting Up the RM-900 on page 12 for more information on assigning codes. Alternating Touch Screen Pages Press a device key to alternate between page 1 and page 2.
RM-900 User’s Manual Press the key. The assigned macro keys are displayed for this device page. For example, if you set number 9 as the macro key for TV- PAGE 1, when you press the key, the preset macro key “9” will appear.
Controlling Devices Controlling Devices 1. Make sure the RM-900 is pointing at the target device. 2. Tap gently on the Touch Screen. 3. Select a device key and give remote commands as usual. appears, the pressed key is not pre-programmed with a specific function.
Macro key can have up to 60 commands, including time delays between commands Macro commands are shown on the LCD screen while being replayed Backlight lights up automatically depending on the environment Automatic Power Saving function Movement detection function to turn on RM-900 automatically Battery low indicator...
Specifications Specifications Model RM-900 Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.1 x 7.5 x 1.25 inches (7.9 x 19 x 3.2 cm) Weight (without Batteries) 125 g Number of Device 8 devices Keys 2 pages/56 keys/ each device Backlighting Blue LED Learning Frequency 20 KHz – 455 KHz & pulse up to...
Appendix B Accessories Transmit wire The transmit wire is an optional link cable that enables transmission of system setup to another RM-900. All settings including MCU program, data in the flash memory and pre- programmed code will be transferred using the TRANS selection as described in Chapter 4 “Miscellaneous...
Replace the batteries with when you touch it. three new AAA alkaline batteries (page 7). Check that the batteries are properly installed. The RM-900 doesn’t operate a Make sure that the desired device. device key on the RM-900 LCD panel has been selected.
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RM-900 User’s Manual Problem Solution Make sure that your RM-900 You cannot operate a device has correctly learned the even after teaching the device using the learning target device’s remote function. control code (page 19). Delete the device data from the RM-900 and carry out the learning function again (page 19).
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Sunwave for help. Original remote might not be compatible with learning procedure. Macro does not work. Be sure to aim the RM-900 at the devices while the macro commands being sent. Macro was not properly set up.
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RM-900 can only learn one command. The LCD screen turns off. The RM-900 is preset automatically to switch the LCD off after the Power Down time (90 seconds). Just tap the touch screen to turn the RM-900 back on again.
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