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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,...
T2-C Universal System Controller BATTERY DISPOSAL For environmental reasons, your T2-C universal system controller uses “environmentally sound” Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. These batteries do not contain any poisonous heavy metals that can damage the environment. Li-ion In the interest of recycling, please do not dispose of these batteries in the household waste at the end of their useful life.
Servicing. Do not attempt any service beyond that described in the operating guide. Refer all other service needs to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service. The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: • The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. •...
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Chapter 1. Welcome Thank you for purchasing the T2-C universal system controller. The T2-C combines the power and flexibility of a graphic LCD touchscreen with an ergonomic design that permits effortless one- handed operation. This design overcomes the need for a compromise between form and function.
After unpacking your new T2-C universal system controller, save all of the packing materials in case you ever have to ship the unit. Thoroughly inspect the T2-C and packing materials for signs of damage. Report any damage to the carrier immediately. Report...
Chapter 2. Introduction FEATURES The T2-C provides superior quality and reliability as well as these specific features: A replacement for all of the remote controls in a home § theater. The T2-C can reproduce all of the commands of almost any other infrared remote control.
Do not use sharp objects on the touchscreen. It is designed to § operate with a touch of your finger. Do not let the T2-C get wet. It should not be handled with § wet hands or placed in an area where it could get wet.
Occasional cleaning may be required, depending on use. It is recommended that you create a “Clean” button somewhere on the Home page of the T2-C. This button should link to a page that does not contain commands or macros that could be inadvertently executed while cleaning the unit.
At that point the battery must be recharged. The T2-C Docking Station can be placed on a flat surface such as a shelf or table, or it can be mounted to a wall using the mounting holes on the back of the unit.
During normal use the T2-C turns-on instantly from its sleep mode. The T2-C is turned-on by touching any area of the display or any keypad button. If the tilt sensor is enabled, picking up the unit will also turn it on.
T2-C Universal System Controller DOCKING STATION REFERENCE Front Charge Contacts Charge LED Back 2-3/8 in. (60mm) Wall Mount Holes Power Jack Wire Guide...
Chapter 3. Operation THE TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY The T2-C touchscreen display is organized into a series of pages. Normally each page contains objects (buttons, text, graphics, etc.) that are related in some way. For instance, they may all display information necessary for controlling a particular DVD player.
THE CONTROL PANEL PAGE The Control Panel page can be displayed by holding down the backlight button for three seconds -or- by first setting the T2-C power switch to the off position, and then pressing and holding the Home button while sliding the power switch to the on position.
If the light sensor is disabled, there is only one backlight level to adjust. Press the left arrow or right arrow buttons to adjust. Press button when finished. With the light sensor disabled, the backlight brightness will always stay at the same level whenever the T2-C is turned-on.
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T2-C Universal System Controller If the light sensor is enabled, there are two backlight levels to adjust. Press the left arrow or right arrow buttons to adjust. Press button when finished. With the light sensor enabled, the backlight brightness will automatically change between the two levels, depending upon the ambient lighting conditions.
Press the arrows to the left or right of the Time Out setting to adjust the time. Press the button when finished. This setting can have a significant effect on the run-time of the T2- C between battery charges. During Sleep mode, the T2-C uses virtually no battery power.
The tilt switch is a motion detector that turns the remote on when activated. On means the tilt switch is active and will wake-up the T2-C when it is moved. Off means the tilt switch is inactive.
Operation BATTERY This button displays a window that allows you to adjust the relative amount of time that the low battery icon appears on the display. This setting will determine how much time you have between the appearance of the low battery warning and the battery becoming completely depleted.
T2-C Universal System Controller SOUND This button displays a window that allows you to adjust the volume of the audible speaker. The speaker sound provides feedback that a button was pressed. Press the arrows to the left or right to adjust the volume. Press the button when finished.
Operation CALIBRATE TOUCHSCREEN This button runs a routine that allows you to calibrate the touchscreen. Since it normally should not be necessary to calibrate the touchscreen, this routine is included as a precaution only. Warning: Do not attempt to calibrate the touchscreen with your fingertip.
The T2-C is programmed using RTI’s TheaterTouch Designer software. RTI dealers can download the software free of charge from: www.rticorp.com/dealers A PC running Windows 98SE or higher with a USB port is ® required. The required USB cable is included with the RTI IR-PRO dealer kit.
Verify that your PC is running Windows 98SE or higher. ® Verify that the T2-C USB driver was installed the first time the T2- C was connected to your PC. Verify that the T2-C is present in the Device Manager within the Windows Control Panel.
T2-C Universal System Controller IR CODE PROBLEMS If you are using an IR repeater system, make sure it is working correctly with the original OEM remote. If not, you will need to troubleshoot the IR repeater system. If you are still having problems, try adjusting the IR code “Minimum...
RTI TECHNICAL SUPPORT At RTI, customer service and satisfaction is an utmost priority. If you are encountering any problems or have a question about your RTI product, please contact RTI Technical Support for assistance. RTI provides technical support by telephone, fax or e-mail. For the highest quality service, please have the following information ready, or provide it in your fax or e-mail.
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For Technical Support or assistance with your RTI product, contact RTI at: (952) 253-3137 support@rticorp.com www.rticorp.com/support For questions regarding Service or Repair of your RTI product, contact RTI at: (952) 253-3136 service@rticorp.com www.rticorp.com/service Please do not return products to RTI without return authorization.
Specifications 3.6 VDC, 1200 mAH Power Li-Ion Battery Pack Automatic On/Off Power Management (tilt switch) 30 Feet (9.1m) @ 60 Infrared Control Range Degrees 15kHz – 460kHz Infrared Frequency Range Up to 100 Feet (30.5m) Radio Frequency Control Range (with optional receivers) 433MHz Radio Frequency Carrier +32°F to +122°F...
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T2-C Universal System Controller 30 Days Standby Time on Full Charge 3-4 Hours Battery Charge Time 32MBytes Flash Total System Memory (non-volatile) Total number of devices Device Capability limited only by memory Unlimited steps in a Macro Capability single macro...
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