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Crisp Solutions UCommand-525 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Universal LCD Remote Control With Touchscreen & Learning Function User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 First Edition, May 2001 Copyright 2001 Crisp Solutions LLC, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other- wise), without the prior written permission of the publisher.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PREFACE... II CHAPTER 1 ... 1 Unpacking the UC-525 ...2 UC-525 Features...2 Identifying Components...3 CHAPTER 2 ... 4 Power Supply...4 Battery low icon ...5 Power supply tips and precautions ...5 LCD Touch Screen Buttons ...7 Turning the LCD on...7 Touch screen precautions ...8 UC-525 Buttons...9 CHAPTER 3 ...
  • Page 4 The UC-525 User’s Guide Frequently Asked Questions...37 APPENDIX D... 39 Pre-configured X10 Codes ...39 APPENDIX E... 40 Application Note: Applying Sound Field (DSP) commands ® from SONY Amplifiers...40...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1

    Congratulations on the purchase of the UC-525, the easy to use and configure digital remote control. UC-525 lets you manage all your infrared-controlled devices, elimi- nating the need to search for all your device remotes. All you need is the UC-525. This remote control does it all for you! UC-525’s operating concept is based on the combination of a user- friendly touch screen panel and easy-to-access hard buttons.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Uc-525

    The UC-525 User’s Guide Unpacking the UC-525 After you have unpacked the UC-525, check the contents to make sure the following items are included. UC-525 This User’s Guide Registration Card If any of the above items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 7: Identifying Components

    LCD & Keypad The LCD panel & hard buttons let you configure and operate your devices. Tap either once to activate the UCommand-525 Learning Eye Point your original remote control to this eye for learning. — Introducing the UC-525 UC-525...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2

    The UC-525 User’s Guide Figure 1 Figure 1- - 1: Front and rear viewChapter 2 1: Front and rear viewChapter 2 This chapter will guide you through the steps for inserting the batter- ies and using the many features. Power Supply The UC-525 operates on four AAA batteries.

  • Page 9: Battery Low Icon

    Battery low icon When the battery charge is low, the battery low icon will be displayed on screen: Figure 2-2: The battery low icon When the battery low-power warning icon batteries with new ones as soon as possible. Don’t worry: When the batteries fail or are being re- placed, the UC-525 does not lose its configuration, thanks to its non-volatile memory.
  • Page 10 The UC-525 User’s Guide Keep batteries out of reach of children. When the batteries are weak, it will be harder to control devices from a distance. Replace the batteries as soon as possible when the battery low-power warning icon screen. Be sure to replace the batteries if they have been used for longer than two years;...

  • Page 11: Lcd Touch Screen Buttons

    — Getting Started LCD Touch Screen Buttons The LCD (liquid crystal display) touch screen enables you to configure and operate your UC-525 with the touch of a finger. The touch screen buttons enable you to control your devices as you would with your original remote control.

  • Page 12: Touch Screen Precautions

    The UC-525 User’s Guide Touch screen precautions Please read the following instructions carefully: Tap the LCD touch screen gently; never use force. Do not use a pen or any sharp object to tap the screen; this might damage the surface. You can use a blunt object such as a pencil eraser or the cap of a pen.

  • Page 13: Uc-525 Buttons

    UC-525 Buttons Simply press the screen to activate a function. You will hear a beep (if activated) when you press the button. If you don’t hear a beep when you press the screen, you may have deactivated the beep. Press any DEVICE button twice to activate the beep function.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3

    This chapter tells you how to set up the UC-525, automatically con- figure devices, and use advanced features such as macros. Before using the Learning Function Before you start configuring your remote controls using the learning function, please note the following: You may map multiple devices to the same device layer.

  • Page 15: Using The Learning Function

    — Operating the UC-525 Using the Learning Function When using the learning function, point your device remote control at the UC-525’s learning eye. No need to power on the device. Note: It is helpful to customize the screen layout before learn- ing the keys (see “Changing the device layout”).
  • Page 16 The UC-525 User’s Guide After you have lined up your remote control with the UC-525 learning eye, you can use the learning function. Follow these instructions: Press the LEARN button for three seconds. You hear a beep and then you see the unlock screen to the right.
  • Page 17 Press the button for the device you wish to program. You can now start mapping your device’s remote control buttons to the UC-525 LCD buttons. The power button is the first button to be mapped. While pointing your device’s remote control at the UC-525 learning eye, press the de- vice’s power button.
  • Page 18 The UC-525 User’s Guide When you hear a beep and see the icon, release the button. The next button to be mapped will start blinking. Continue to press the buttons on your device remote control that correspond to the blinking buttons on the UC-525.

  • Page 19: Using The Delete Function

    When you have finished map- ping all the desired buttons from your device remote con- trol to the UC-525, press the LEARN button. three beeps, and the UC-525 exits the learning function. If you see an “error” message when mapping a button or have trouble with the learning function, refer to the troubleshooting section in Appendix B.

  • Page 20: Deleting A Command Button

    The UC-525 User’s Guide Deleting a command button The clear device function enables you to erase the commands for but- tons on a particular device. Follow these instructions: Press the DELETE button for three seconds. You hear a beep and then you see the unlock screen to the right.
  • Page 21 — Operating the UC-525 The device screen ap- pears again, with the DELETE icon under the DELETE button. Press the button for the device that you want to configure. UC-525 Press the button whose data you want to delete. You hear a beep and see icon.
  • Page 22 The UC-525 User’s Guide Bank delete If you wish to delete the data for all buttons of a device, press the DELETE button again while in de- lete mode. The BANK icon appears under the DELETE button. Press the device whose data you want to delete.

  • Page 23: Changing The Lcd Layout

    Changing the LCD Layout The device edit mode enables you to delete buttons or change the icons on buttons in the device menus. Follow these instructions: Press the button of the device that you want to configure, for three sec- onds.
  • Page 24 The UC-525 User’s Guide Keep pressing the button to scroll through the op- tions. You can delete the button, or choose one of the available icon layouts. Note: If you don’t find the right icon to represent your device function, you may use an empty button (figure C.) to represent the function.

  • Page 25: Changing The Aux Device Layout

    Changing the AUX Device Layout The AUX Device screen layout can be made identical to any of the other device buttons. Enter the “LCD layout edit mode” for the AUX Device but- ton by pressing the AUX button for three seconds (this function is activated the same way as described in the previ- ous chapter “Changing the LCD Layout”).

  • Page 26: Macro Setup

    The UC-525 User’s Guide Macro setup Follow these instructions to set up a macro: Press the MACRO button for three seconds. You hear a beep and then you see the unlock screen to the right. Note: This screen pre- vents you from accidentally modifying your UC-525.
  • Page 27 icon appears LEARN under the LEARN button. First, press the button that you want to become the macro button. You can choose a button from any device screen. Then record the macro by pressing the desired command buttons. For details, refer to the next section: Macro example Press the LEARN button to end the macro record-...
  • Page 28 The UC-525 User’s Guide Macro example The following example will help you to better understand recording a macro. This example macro would be used to turn on your TV, switch to VCR input, and start playing a tape: Press the MACRO button for three seconds to enter macro setup mode.
  • Page 29 — Operating the UC-525 button Press the TV button. UC-525 Press the power button. This will power the TV on. Press TV/Video. This command will switch the TV mode to Video mode so that you can watch the VCR. You may need to set a time delay between turn- ing your TV on and turning the VCR on.
  • Page 30 The UC-525 User’s Guide two commands. Press VCR to switch to the VCR device menu. Press power. This powers your VCR on. Press play. This com- mand will start playing the tape in your VCR. Press the LEARN button again to complete the cur- rent macro setup.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Lcd Backlight

    Running the macro To run the macro, press the button that you assigned when you re- corded the macro. In the preceding example the following events will happen when you press 1 in the AUX device screen: 1. TV turns on 2.
  • Page 32 The UC-525 User’s Guide You hear a beep and then you see the unlock screen to the right. Note: This screen pre- vents you from accidentally modifying your UC-525. Press each number button in any order until it disap- pears. You see the screen to the right.
  • Page 33 — Operating the UC-525 After you have made your adjustment, press the POWER button to move to the next screen. The UC-525 detects the ambient lighting and will turn the backlight on ac- cording to the setting in this screen. 1 = most sensitive 10 = least sensitive Press the up arrow key to...
  • Page 34 The UC-525 User’s Guide When you have finished making your adjustment, press any of the DEVICE buttons to exit. UC-525...

  • Page 35: Toggling The Beep Signal On/Off

    Toggling the Beep Signal On/Off This function toggles the beep signal off and on. To turn off the beep signal, press the active device button (or press any device button twice). To turn it back on, press the active device button again. Figure 3-2: Turning off the beep signal Recalling the Original LCD Layout You can reset the LCD panel buttons to their original factory con-...
  • Page 36 The UC-525 User’s Guide Figure 3-3: Recalling the original LCD panel configuration You hear a beep and then you see the unlock screen to the right. Note: This screen prevents you from accidentally modify- ing your UC-525. The UC-525 beeps several times and returns to normal view.

  • Page 37: Appendix A

    UC-525 Specifications Model Display Typical device types Remote capability Learning frequency Macro capability Operating range Memory Power saving Power consumption Battery type Dimensions Weight Safety Approvals UC-525 Touch LCD with EL-backlight TV, DSS/SAT/Cable, VCR, DVD, AMP, Tape/Tuner, CD, AUX 8 Displays x 28 keys = 224 keys (21 soft- and 7 hard buttons per de- vice) Up to 125 kHz...

  • Page 38: Appendix B

    Some original remotes have unstable timing or complex IR signals which cannot be learned. Try learning the commands from a different remote control, such as a universal remote, configured to control the respective device. Don’t assign too many different remotes to the same device layer (page 11).
  • Page 39 The UC-525 does not react to button presses of the original remote in learning mode You see an “error” display during the learning proce- dure. You see an “error” display during operation. The RECORD button does not work Problems learning from 2-way re- motes Problems learning...
  • Page 40 The UC-525 User’s Guide The LCD screen turns off. The UC-525 is preset at the factory to auto- matically switch the LCD off after 20 minutes if left unused. Just tap the LCD screen to turn the UC-525 back on again.

  • Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Can I control X10 devices? How can I see all available icons on the UC-525 screen? Can I configure more than one device per device screen? How can I config- ure “Punch Through” volume control? The TRANS But- ton is not described in the User's Guide,...
  • Page 42 The UC-525 User’s Guide During battery change, does the UC-525 lose its data? No, the non-volatile memory keeps the data during battery change or failure...

  • Page 43: Pre-Configured X10 Codes

    Pre-configured X10 Codes The SR-525 comes with pre-defined device codes for X10 compatible infrared transceivers for light and appliance control. Such transceiv- ers are available from different vendors. These IR codes cannot be learned during the normal learning procedure. Follow this procedure to activate X10 codes on the device screen of your choice: The device button that you configure with the X10 codes will be overwritten and your current configura-...

  • Page 44: Amplifiers

    Application Note: Applying Sound Field (DSP) commands from SONY There are general problems learning Sound Field commands from remote controls that come with SONY A/V receivers. This is due to a dual IR-command method that Sony uses to access the receiver DSP chip after the device has been notified of an incoming code activation.
  • Page 45 Then follow steps 1-6, and enter "ANLG DIRECT" ...; finally, repeat and enter "SF MODE". What you end up with is one button on the UC-525 for 2ch mode and one button for AFD Mode. These are direct inputs. The other two buttons (ANLG direct and SF mode) are not direct input buttons, but will get you to the rest of the 25 or so sound fields.

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