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Revox Recontrol M207 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Re:control M207 Touch Screen Remote Control User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    © Copyright 2004/8 This document is protected by the international copyright law. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the permission of REVOX GmbH in Germany. The information provided from REVOX GmbH is believed to be accurate. Any changes and enhancements to the product and to the information thereof will be documented and issued as a new release to this manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PREFACE ... I TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING RE:CONTROL M207 ... 3 1.1 R M207 F CONTROL 1.2 U NPACKING THE 1.3 I NSTALLING ATTERY 1.3.1 Precautions for using battery... 6 1.4 T URNING THE TOUCH SCREEN ON 1.5 I DENTIFYING OMPONENTS...
  • Page 5 Re:control M207 User’s Manual 3.7 P ... 34 CODE 3.8 L ... 37 EARNING 3.9 L EARN A YCLE KEY 3.10 D ELETE EVICE EY CODES 3.11 C ... 42 REATE A ACRO 3.11.1 Macro ... 42 3.11.2 Timer Macro ... 45 A.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207

    Besides, the Macro combined with timer can operate automatically at specific times. Although most of Universal Remote Controls have a code list for various brands and static controlling functions, they can not provide you with a lot of flexibility. With Re:control M207, you are able to add or delete devices, to re-label devices or keys, and to change the size and shape of the LCD soft keys.

  • Page 7: Re:control M207 Features

    If any of above items is missing or appears damaged, please contact your local dealer immediately. Do not throw the shipping package away in case you need to ship your Re:control M207. For the following optional accessories, you can contact local retailers directly or attend to our web-site: www.revox.de .

  • Page 8: Installing Battery

    1.3 Installing Battery Please refer to the following illustration and instructions for inserting the batteries 1. Remove battery cover. 2. Insert batteries. Figure 2-1: Inserting the batteries The battery compartment is located at the back of Re:control M207. Put your thumb in the battery cover slot and pull to remove the cover.

  • Page 9: Precautions For Using Battery

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 1.3.1 Precautions for using battery Please pay attention to the following instructions: 1. Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities of each battery match the polarities indicated in the compartment. 2. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat or flame. 3.

  • Page 10: Identifying Components

    1.5 Identifying Components Please refer to the following illustrations to identify the components of the Re:control M207. This section provides you an overview of the Re:control M207. For the detailed description on operation, please refer to Chapter 3. 1.5.1 The front side of the re:control M207 Figure 1-1: Front view Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 1.

  • Page 11: The Rear Side Of The Re:control M207

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 1.5.2 The rear side of the Re:control M207 Figure 1-2: Rear view 1. IR Port You can point the IR port at the IR receiver of targeted device to control the unit. 2. Reset switch You can reset the Re:control M207 while the Re:control M207 can’t work properly or hang on.

  • Page 12: Direct Access Buttons (Rubber Buttons)

    1.5.3 Direct Access Buttons (Rubber Buttons) The Direct Access Buttons provide you with easy access to often-used functions such as volume and channel control, fast forward and fast reverse, play and stop, etc. Before use, you have to set up the Re:control M207 first. (Refer to Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207, Page20.) Figure 1-3: Direct access buttons Setup mode function...

  • Page 13: Lcd Touch Screen

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 1.5.4 LCD Touch Screen The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) touch screen enables you to configure and operate your Re:control M207 with the touch of a finger. 1.5.5 Precautions of using touch screen Please pay attention to the following instructions: Do not tap the LCD touch screen fiercely.

  • Page 14: Touch Screen Keys

    Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 1.5.6 Touch screen keys The touch screen keys enable you to control your devices as you would do with your original remote control. Besides, you can set up macros, program timers and cycle key and configure the LCD screen as many as you want.

  • Page 15: Main Menu

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual Main Menu Device Layout Press the Menu button to call out the Main Menu. The access to Timer Macro. The access to the basic information about the remote. Device key Tap the right or left icon to change the pages.
  • Page 16 Basic Information Layout Timer Macro Layout Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 After pressing the the basic information as follow: Date information (P.52) Time information (P.52) Buzzer information (P.52) Batteries power indicator ( P.52) Program version Pre-programmed code version After pressing the the Timer Macro layout as follow: Tap the Timer Macro key directly to start the macro function.
  • Page 17 Re:control M207 User’s Manual Setup Menu Layout When you are under the setup status you will see the icons as followed: Help Guide. Tap this icon to get the setup process information. You can press After reading the tips, press “ Under the setup mode you will see the icons show on the top right of the screen.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Introducing Re:control M207 Timer Macro Setup Mode Tap the icon directly to exchange the functions in Timer Macro. Add / Edit the Timer Macro Re-label the Timer Macro Delete Timer or Macro View Macro processes * When you are adding or editing the macro processes two icons shows as below: When setting the Macro processes tap this icon to goes back to last...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Quick Start

    Chapter 2 Quick Start In this chapter, you are able to know how to set up the Re:control M207 quickly without through complicate procedure. When turn on the Re:control M207, at first you will see the welcome greeting message shown on the screen. From now on, you formally enter the setup procedure.

  • Page 20: Date / Time Setting

    2.2 Date / Time setting Press button for 1 second for entering Setup Menu. Scroll the and press button for entering “Setting” menu. Scroll the and press button for confirmation. After that, you will find the year column with underline and means it is ready to be input current date by pressing you are able to move the underline forward and backward to target any column by pressing...

  • Page 21: Device Setting

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 2.3 Device setting Turn on the targeted device for the Re:control M207 to setting the device. The Re:control M207 will directly get throw the setup mode when you operate the Re:control M207 at first time. Please tap the target device key in the Main Menu to enter “Setup device”...
  • Page 22 If you didn’t get completely correct remote codes from “Pre-programmed code list” item, or you did wrong steps, please try the other ways to re-setup or supplement. Use Pre-code function to load current remote codes. (Please refer to 3.1.2 A. Pre-code page22.) Use Learning function to learn all or part of correct remote codes.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 How To Set Your Re:control M207

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 In this chapter, you can find all the topics about how to setup the Smart Remote. Each topic has its detailed instruction. You can easily customize the Smart Remote by the procedures. 3.1 Add a Device With the function, you are able to create a new device for the Smart Remote.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 Please choose two points within the desired block on LCD. A “v” symbol will appear where you tapped. After you determine the second point, the key frame will show up on the screen automatically.

  • Page 25: Load The Codes For The Newly-Added Device

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual Finally, please decide how you will load the IR remote codes for the device. There are three choices for you: “Pre-code”, “Learning” and “Done”. More detail please refer to the following sections to get further understanding. 3.1.2 Load the codes for the newly-added device When adding a new device successfully, you will be asked if you will load the codes for your device.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 When you are in this page, you will find out an icon located on the top-right position. It is “Key Pad Entry” function. You can key in the number for your codes directly by searching from the “Pre-programmed code list”.

  • Page 27: Learning

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual B. Learning With the function, the Re:control M207 is able to learn IR remote codes directly from your original remote. You can also control your device if you fail to get the right remote codes in the pre-programmed code database.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 When you successfully add a new device, please decide if you continue to load the codes for the device. Choose the “ Learning” item, to get the remote codes. The specific key needs to be learned will be shown in black on LCD.

  • Page 29: Add A Soft Key

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual The symbol learns remote codes successfully. However, the symbol will show up when the Re:control M207 fails to learn the remote codes. If the Re:control M207 fails to copy the remote code please repeat step3. Please press the learning successfully 3.2 Add a Soft Key...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 4. Please choose two points from the blocks on LCD. A “v” sign will appear where you tapped. After you determine the second point, the key frame will show up on the screen automatically. Tap the frame to confirm the location.

  • Page 31: Add A Text

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 3.3 Add a Text With the function, you are able to add a description for a specific device or soft key. Please press the And then enter “Key Layout” menu. Please choose the “ the submenu. On tapping the soft key, you will see the indication for the function.

  • Page 32: Re-Label A Device, Key Or Text

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 a. The words you can add to the description will b. You can add a text to not only for a specific device 3.4 Re-label a Device, Key or Text With the function, you are able to rename a device, soft key or text. Please press the And then enter “Key Layout”...
  • Page 33 Re:control M207 User’s Manual Select letters Select Icons Delete letters/icon Tapping the Next row: And then press the If you want to re-label the text, please select the text you want to change and follow step 4. Tapping the capital letters, lower case letters or special text for your selection.

  • Page 34: Re-Size A Device, Key Or Text

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.5 Re-size a Device, Key or Text With the function, you are able to re-size a device, soft key or text. You can also use the function to change the locations for them. Please press the And then enter “Key Layout”...
  • Page 35 Re:control M207 User’s Manual frame will show up on the screen automatically. Tap the frame to confirm the location. If you want to relocate the points, you can press the quit. The way to re-size a soft key is similar to the way to add a soft key.

  • Page 36: Delete A Device, Key Or Text

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.6 Delete a Device, Key or Text With the function, you are able to delete a device, soft key or text. 1. Please press the then enter “Key Layout” menu. 2. Please choose the “ submenu.

  • Page 37: Pre-Code

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 8. Please press the function. If you have saved the remote codes in the device or the soft key, “Delete” function will erase not only the icons but also the remote codes. You will see a message to confirm your decision, when the Re:control some codes are saved in your target.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 6. Please select the brand of your device. You just need to select the first letter of your brand. For example, if your device belongs to Sony, please select “S” as your brand 7.
  • Page 39 Re:control M207 User’s Manual doesn’t included in the Re:control M207 pre-code database. If you can’t use Pre-code to load correct code for your device please try by “Learning Function” at next chapter...

  • Page 40: Learning

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.8 Learning With the function, you are able to use the Re:control M207 to learn IR remote codes directly from your original remote. You are able to control your devices with the Re:control M207, even if the code for your device is not included in the database.
  • Page 41 Re:control M207 User’s Manual 1. Please press the then enter “Code Setting” menu. 2. Please choose the “ button to enter the submenu. 3. You will see the help guide for the learning function. After reading the tips, please press the 4.

  • Page 42: Learn A Cycle Key

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 press the specific key on your original remotes for about 2-3 seconds until the symbol 7. The symbol will show up when the Re:control M207 learns remote codes successfully. However, the symbol when the Re:control M207 fails to learn the remote codes.
  • Page 43 Re:control M207 User’s Manual 3. On pressing the soft key, you will see the direction for the function. After reading the tips, please press the step. 4. Please choose any of keys (except Device key) you will use as Cycle keys.

  • Page 44: Delete Device/Key Codes

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.10 Delete Device/Key codes With the function, you can delete the codes in the keys. 1. Please press the then enter “Code Setting” menu. 2. Please choose the “ 3. On pressing the soft key, you will see the direction for the function. After reading the tips, please press the 4.

  • Page 45: Create A Macro

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 3.11 Create a Macro The “Macro” function enables you to send a series of commands with just one key. The features for Macro function are as follows: 1. You can save up to 60 commands with in one Macro key. You can use any keys except Device key as your Macro.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 device key, Macro key and Cycle keys.) for the Macro key. You can save 60 commands at most in a Macro. You can press the icon command you select. You can press the icon between two commands from 0 to 30 seconds.
  • Page 47 Re:control M207 User’s Manual An Example to Add a Macro The basic devices in operation: 1. Turn the TV on. 2. Switch the TV to video mode. 3. Turn the DVD on. 4. Create a two-second delay. 5. Instruct the DVD to play a disc. The commands for the Macro key.

  • Page 48: Timer Macro

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.11.2 Timer Macro A. Create a Timer Macro The “Timer” function enables you to set up devices to turn on at specified times. It can be used to operate a Macro function automatically at a specific time.
  • Page 49 Re:control M207 User’s Manual Please press the then please decide if you will setup a Timer for the Timer Macro. If select “No”, you can confirm and exit the Macro setup commands. You can repeat the step3-5 to setup more Timer Macro.

  • Page 50: Delete Your Timer Macro

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 a. In setting the Timer, you need to make a choice between date and weekday. b. If a Timer Macro has been set, A tinny mark been shown beside the Macro key If the Macro has been set, the symbol will been shown next to the Macro key.

  • Page 51: Re-Label Your Timer Macro

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual If you delete the Timer Macro, you will erase the Timer along with it at the same time. C. Re-label Your Timer Macro With the function, you can easily re-label your Timer Macros. Please choose the “ submenu.

  • Page 52: View Your Timer Macro

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 You can also press the” Icon” key to add different icons to the Timer Macro. D. View Your Timer Macro With the function, you are able to view all the Macro commands and the timer in the Timer Macro you selected.

  • Page 53: Create Your Favorite Channels

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 3.12 Create Your Favorite Channels You can use Macros to save the channels you like. In this way, you are able to get your favorite channels just by taping Macros. There two main steps you need complete: Add some soft keys as Macros and Set these Macros as your favorite channels.

  • Page 54: Set These Macros As Your Favorite Channels

    Chapter 3 How to Set Your Re:control M207 3.12.2 Set these Macros as your favorite channels It is the same as the way to set Macro. (Please refer to 3.11.1 Macro on page 42 )Please enter “Macro” in “Code Setting”. And then choose one of the soft keys you just created as your Macro key.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Menus

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual Chapter 4 Menus 4.1 Setting The steps to enter the setting menu for detailed settings are as follows: 1. Press button for 1 second for entering Setup Menu. 2. Scroll the cursor then press 3. Select the items as follows to setup your the Re:control M207. 4.
  • Page 56 1. You can use the function to setup the date for your remote. 2. Please use Date date. 3. Please use 4. Please press without saving the setting. 1. You can use the function to setup the time for your remote. 2.
  • Page 57 Re:control M207 User’s Manual 1. You can use the function to change the lasting time for the 2. Please use LCD Off 4. You can use the function to change the consumption of 5. Please press 1. You can use the function to change the light sensitivity of the 2.
  • Page 58 1. The Motion Detector will sense any movement and turn on the LCD automatically. 2. You can use the function to change the sensitivity of Motion detector. (Off/ Slow / Medium / Fast). 3. Please use Motion Detector. 4. The more sensitive (eg:Fast), the more easily for the Re:control M207 to turn on its LCD.

  • Page 59: Key Layout

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 4.2 Key Layout 1. To add your devices to the Re:control M207. Add Device 2. You can use “Pre-code” or “Learning” to load the codes for the device by the way. 3. (Please refer to Chapter 3.1 Add a Device on page 20.) 1.

  • Page 60: Code Setting

    Chapter 4 Menus 4.3 Code Setting Pre-code To load the pre-programmed codes for your devices. (Please refer to 3.7 Pre-code on page 34.) Learning To use the function to learn the IR codes from your remotes. (Please refer to 3.8 Learning on page37.) To add Normal Macros to your Re:control M207.

  • Page 61: Timer Macro

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 4.4 Timer Macro To add or edit your Timer Macros in your Re:control M207. You can setup the Timer for the Macro at the same time. Add / Edit There are 32 sets of Timer Macros you can use. (Please refer to 3.11.2 A.

  • Page 62: Duplicate

    4.5 Duplicate You can connect two Re:control M207s with Transmit Wire. (Appendix B P. 71) And then you Duplicate duplicate the settings in one remote and transfer then to the other one. With the function, you are able to transfer your settings to the other Re:control M207 with Transmit Wire.
  • Page 63 Re:control M207 User’s Manual 6. A message will appear to show the process of the duplication. 7. If the duplication is completed successfully, a message will show up to tell you the completion. If the duplication isn’t successfully please repeat from the step 1 again. If a message “Duplicate Fail”...

  • Page 64: Calibrate

    4.6 Calibrate When you feel the Re:control M207’s touch panel is not so sensitive, you can use the function to adjust the touch panel in your Re:control M207 In this way. Besides, the Re:control M207 will also lead you to complete the function when you reset your remote.

  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Install Usb Cable And Software

    The Re:connect USB cable enables the Re:control M207 to connect with a 5.1.1 Install the Driver 1. Find the SLC-2080 USB_driver from the CD enclosed with the package or download the driver http://www.revox.de from icon “SLC-2080 USB_driver” to start installation. When the InstallShield Wizard welcome window shows up, please click “Next”...
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 Install USB Cable and Software 2. The program is starting to install the driver. After few seconds, the window shows as below. Please click “Finish” to complete the setup processes. The SLC-2080 USB driver is installed completely.

  • Page 67: Install Upgrade Tools

    When you are setting up the program, you will see the window as below. Please click “Next” to go to the next step. 3. Please choose the location you will install the program. 4. Please determine the shortcut folder for your Upgrade Tools. http://www.revox.de...
  • Page 68 Chapter 5 Install USB Cable and Software 5. If everything is Ok, please click “Install” to setup the program. 6. At this time, you have successfully installed Upgrade Tools. Please click “Finish” to exit the installation.

  • Page 69: Upgrade Vmcu Firmware And Vmcf Pre Programmed Codes

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual 5.3 Upgrade VMCU Firmware and VMCF Pre-programmed Codes With the Re:connect USB cable and Upgrade Tools, you can easily upgrade your Re:control M207 through the internet. There are two types of file you can upgrade: VMCU Firmware and VMCF Pre-programmed Codes.
  • Page 70 Chapter 5 Install USB Cable and Software 3. Please select “Data Source” where you will load the files. From Internet: You will download the latest files from our database. From File: If you want to load the previous file, please select the item. Backup Remote: If you want to back up your settings, please select the item.
  • Page 71 Re:control M207 User’s Manual 6. After selecting the “Update type”, just click “Upgrade” button to start the updating process.

  • Page 72: Appendix A

    Users are capable of upgrading the latest operation and application software for the Re:control M207. Powerful RemoteComm Program: Free software “RemoteComm” can be downloaded from www.revox.de for further customization. Users can edit any function, input icon or create own database simply through the RemoteComm software.

  • Page 73: Specifications

    Re:control M207 User’s Manual Specifications Model Battery Dimensions Weight Power Consumption Keys Display LCD Resolution Remote Capability Display types IR Range Learning Frequency Memory Backlight Interface Optional accessories Re:control M207 Alkaline batteries 3 x AAA or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries 210 (L) x 68 (W) x 24 (H) mm 170g (without batteries) Operation current: 30 ~ 150mA (max) LCD on current: 750µA...

  • Page 74: Appendix B

    M207 to another. Free “RemoteComm” & “Upgrade Tools” software can be downloaded from for further customization. www.revox.de Docking Station Optional docking station can recharge the batteries easily. The package is including Ni-MH AAA rechargeable batteries and desktop charger circuit. Transmit Wire...

  • Page 75: Appendix C

    Appendix C Troubleshooting Tables Problem • LCD does not show • anything when you touch it. • The Re:control M207 • doesn’t operate a device. • • • • You cannot operate a • device even after teaching the device using the •...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting Tables

    Problem Macro does not work. • • • A key of your existing remote performs two or more functions • • The LCD screen turns off. Troubleshooting Tables Solution your AV devices: Repeat the learning procedure again. If you still can’t solve the problem, contact us for help. Original remote might not be compatible with learning procedure.

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