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- Page 1 SUR-47 Universal Touch Screen Remote Control with IR /RF transmission base unit User’s Manual...
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Page 2: About This Manual
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. If you think you need to send your unit in for service, call Sima Customer Service at 800-345-7462. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SUR-47 User’s Manual Chapter 1 - Introducing the SUR-47 ... 1 SUR-47 Features... 1 Unpacking the SUR-47 ... 1 Identifying Components ... 2 Chapter 2 - Getting Started ... 4 Installing The Base Unit... 4 Using the IR blaster cable... 4 Installing Batteries ... - Page 4 Table of Contents Using the Transmission Feature ... 24 Miscellaneous Menus... 24 Setting the Date and Time ... 25 Setting the Power Down Time... 26 Setting the Backlight On Time... 26 Setting the Beep Signal... 27 Checking the Version Number ... 27 Resetting the SUR-47 to Factory Defaults ...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introducing The Sur
SUR-47 User’s Manual Chapter 1 - Introducing the SUR-47 Congratulations on your purchase of the SUR-47 Touch-Screen Remote Control. The SUR-47 is a digital universal remote control that is easy to use, enabling you to control up to 16 electronic devices equipped with an infrared (IR) remote. -
Page 6: Identifying Components
Introduction Identifying Components Refer to the following illustration to identify the components of the SUR-47. Infrared Emitter: Point the infrared emitter at the device you want to operate. Light Sensor: Detects ambient light to automatically set the LCD panel backlight. Quick Channel: Enables you to group channel types for easy access. - Page 7 SUR-47 User’s Manual Fig. 1B IR Out jack – Connect the IR blaster cable to this jack to operate a specific device. Base Unit address setting – Set the RF address of the base unit by selecting an address number between 0 and 9. AC adapter input –...
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Page 8: Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 2 - Getting Started Installing The Base Unit The SUR-BU base unit is equipped with 4 IR emitting LEDs which are positioned in a North, South, East and West configuration to flood the room with IR signals. Place the unit so the IR transmission can be “seen” by the IR receiving windows on your TV, VCR, DVD and A/V equipment. -
Page 9: Battery Tips And Precautions
SUR-47 User’s Manual Battery Tips and Precautions • Immediately replace the batteries when the battery low icon appears. • The SUR-47 will not lose programmed data when replacing batteries, but will reset the time. • Always use fresh batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Do not mix different types of batteries. •... -
Page 10: Using Hard Keys
Getting Started Using Hard Keys The buttons on the bottom part of the SUR-47 enable you to operate devices as well as program the SUR-47. Three buttons have special functions: Page/Date Button: Toggles from Page 1 to Page 2 of the device buttons menus. If held down for more than two seconds, the date and time are displayed. -
Page 11: The Setup Menu Tree
SUR-47 User’s Manual The Setup menu tree Figure 5: Setup Menu Hierarchy New Device Edit Device Label Address for RF Erase Device Code Pre-programmed Code Code Learning Erase Key Code Erase Device Code Collect Unrecognizable (Un-learnable) IR Codes Set Macro Key Erase Macro Key View Macro Process Set Channel Classification... -
Page 12: Chapter 3 - Setting Up The Sur
Getting Started Chapter 3 - Setting Up the SUR-47 Before the SUR-47 can be used to control a device, it needs to be configured to display your existing remote control buttons. It must be programmed to send the correct infrared signals. This chapter guides you through the Touch Screen layout and SUR-47 setup procedure. -
Page 13: Creating A New Device
SUR-47 User’s Manual Creating a New Device Follow these steps to create a new device: Press to select Press Press the device key you want to use for this device (for example AMP). Edit the device label. The label can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters: •... -
Page 14: Re-Labeling Devices
Getting Started Re-Labeling Devices Follow these instructions to edit a device label. Press to select RELABEL Press Press the device key you want to relabel (for example TV). Edit the device label: • Press to scroll through the characters (from A-Z, 0-9, and the space key). -
Page 15: Deleting Devices
100% of codes can be learned and it may be necessary to collect unrecognized codes and send them to Sima Products. (See page 17 for more information on unrecognized code collection.) •... -
Page 16: Using Pre-Code To Program Devices
Getting Started Using Pre-Code to Program Devices Follow these instructions to program a device using preprogrammed codes. Press to select PRE-CODE，and then press OK. Manually Selecting the Code Turn on the device you want to program the SUR-47 to control. Select the device (for example TV). -
Page 17: Using The Learning Mode
Not all infrared codes are learnable by the SUR-47. You may need to first collect the codes (see page 17 for more information) and then email them to Sima Products. New system firmware will be sent to you allowing your SUR-47 to learn the codes. - Page 18 Getting Started Learning from Another Remote Control Before using learning mode, set both remotes on a flat surface so that the device’s remote control IR is pointed at the SUR-47’s learning eye, which is located at the bottom of the unit. Press to select LEARN...
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Page 19: Erasing Key Codes
SUR-47 User’s Manual Erasing Key Codes Follow these instructions to delete SUR-47 key codes. Press to select DEL KEY Press Select the device whose key code you want to delete (for example TV). Select the key corresponding to the code that you want to delete. The SUR-47 screen displays an OK message if the code was successfully deleted. -
Page 20: Erasing Device Codes
Getting Started Erasing Device Codes Follow these instructions to delete a device code from the SUR-47. Press to select DEL BANK Press OK. Select the device whose codes you want to delete (for example TV). Press PAGE to scroll between device pages. -
Page 21: Debugging Device Codes
Once you have collected unrecognizable codes, you can use the optional SUR-PC link cable (see Appendix B - Accessories on page 34 for more info) to upload them to your personal computer and then email them to Sima Products for analysis. The email address is info@simacorp.com Every time you enter DEBUG mode, the SUR-47 replaces previously stored unrecognized codes with new ones. -
Page 22: Lcd Layout
Setting Up LCD Layout The layout edit mode enables you to customize the SUR-47's Touch Screen display to match your existing remote controls. Press to select LAYOUT Press Select a device (for example TV). On the device pages, select the key you want to customize. -
Page 23: Creating A New Macro
SUR-47 User’s Manual Creating a New Macro Follow these steps to create a new macro: Press to select Press Press the device key you want to use for this macro (for example TV), and then press any key to define as the macro key. -
Page 24: Deleting A Macro
Setting Up Deleting a Macro Follow these steps to delete a macro: Press to select DELETE. Press Press the device key for the macro you want to delete. The screen displays the macro key for the device. Press the macro key you want to delete;... -
Page 25: Viewing A Macro
SUR-47 User’s Manual Viewing a Macro Follow these steps to view the steps of a macro: Press to select VIEW Press Press the device key for the macro you want to view. The screen displays the macro keys for the device. Press the macro key for the macro you want to view. -
Page 26: Adding A Quick Channel
Setting Up Adding a Quick Channel Follow these steps to add a new channel to a Quick Channel group: Press to select Press Press the device key you want to use to set the Quick Channel (for example TV). Enter the channel number (e.g., 12). -
Page 27: Deleting A Quick Channel
SUR-47 User’s Manual Deleting a Quick Channel Follow these steps to delete a Quick Channel: Press to select DELETE Press Press the device key whose Quick Channel you want to delete (for example TV). Press the Quick Channel that has the channel you want to delete (e.g., News). -
Page 28: Using The Transmission Feature
Setting Up Using the Transmission Feature The SUR-47 can transmit data to another SUR-47 or to a PC with the optional USB-UART cable. You can download firmware upgrades from the Internet or transfer configuration data. Enter the setup menus, scroll to TRANS and press Before you use this feature to transfer data with your PC, you must connect the optional USB-UART cable. -
Page 29: Setting The Date And Time
SUR-47 User’s Manual Setting the Date and Time Press to select CLOCK. Press Enter the date: • Press to scroll through the characters: Month: JAN~DEC Day: 01~31 Year: 02~50 (2002~2050) Note: Press and hold quickly scroll through the characters. • Press to cycle between the month, day, and year fields. -
Page 30: Setting The Power Down Time
Setting Up Setting the Power Down Time Press to select POWER Press Press to select the time that will elapse before the SUR-47 turns off. Note: The power down time can be set from 01 ~ 90 minutes at 1-minute increments. -
Page 31: Setting The Beep Signal
SUR-47 User’s Manual Setting the Beep Signal Press to select BEEP Press to toggle the beep on and off. When on, appears in the LCD screen. Press EXIT to exit. Checking the Version Number Press to select VERSION Press Press to view the program and pre-programmed (pre-code) version numbers. -
Page 32: Resetting The Sur-47 To Factory Defaults
Setting Up Resetting the SUR-47 to Factory Defaults This item enables you to set the SUR-47 back to the factory default configuration. All macros, taught codes and user-defined keys are erased when resetting the SUR-47 to factory defaults! Press to select RESET. -
Page 33: Chapter 4 - Controlling Devices
SUR-47 User’s Manual Chapter 4 - Controlling Devices The SUR-47 is designed to be simple and straightforward to operate. This chapter explains how to use the SUR- 47 to control all your devices. This Chapter assumes you have already setup the SUR-47, assigned Infrared codes to different buttons and installed the SUR- BU, aiming it at your equipment. -
Page 34: Viewing The Macro Key
Controlling Devices Viewing the Macro Key You can view which keys are assigned to macros for any particular device. Follow these instructions: Press the DEVICE button. Press the MACRO button. The assigned macro keys are displayed for the device. SUR-47 User’s Manual... -
Page 35: Using The Quick Channel Buttons
SUR-47 User’s Manual Using the Quick Channel Buttons For information on setting up the Quick Channel buttons, refer to Setting Channels on page 21. 1. Press the Device button that corresponds to the quick channel you want to use (for example, TV). 2. -
Page 36: Controlling Devices
Controlling Devices Controlling Devices In direct IR mode, make sure the SUR-47 is pointing at the target device. In RF mode make sure SUR-BU is pointing toward target device. Press the hardware button or Touch Screen key you want to send. The Record Key Must Be Held Down for 2 Seconds: As a safety feature, the record button needs to be pressed for 2 seconds. -
Page 37: Appendix A - Specifications
SUR-47 User’s Manual Appendix A - Specifications Model Dimensions (WxHxD): Weight (with Batteries): Weight (without Batteries): Number of Device: LCD Screen (WxH): Soft Button: Hard Buttons: Backlighting: Learning Frequency: Memory: Batteries: Power Consumption: Battery Life: RF frequency Operating Distance: PC Interface (option): Model Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight... -
Page 38: Appendix B - Accessories
Accessories Appendix B - Accessories PC Interface Kit – SUR-PC The SUR-PC is an optional link cable that enables transmission of system setup to a personal computer or another SUR-47. The following information can be transferred using the TRANS selection in the setup menus: •... -
Page 39: Appendix C - Troubleshooting
SUR-47 User’s Manual Appendix C – Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tables Problem LCD does not show anything when you touch it or press the hardware buttons. The SUR-47 doesn’t operate a device. You cannot operate a device even after teaching the device using the learning function. - Page 40 Trouble Shooting Problem You see “ERROR” display on the LCD during the learning procedure. You see “ERROR” display during operation. Your VCR will not record. Problems changing channels. Macro does not work. IR LEARNING is not successful. A button of your existing remote performs two or more functions Solution...
- Page 41 SUR-47 User’s Manual Problem The LCD screen turns off. One or more devices do not respond in RF mode. Solution The SUR-47 is preset automatically to switch the LCD off after the Power Down time. Just tap the SLEEP button to turn the SUR-47 back on again.
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