Crisp Solutions UCommand UC-515 User Manual

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Universal LCD Remote Control UC-515
With Touchscreen & Learning Function
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  • Page 1 Universal LCD Remote Control UC-515 With Touchscreen & Learning Function User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Edition Second Edition, July 2000 Copyright 2000 by 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 otherwise), without the prior written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 3 UCommand User’s Guide Radio Frequency Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any Interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction... 1 Unpacking UCommand... 1 UCommand Features ... 2 Identifying Components ... 3 Figure 1-1: Front and rear view... 3 Chapter 2 Getting Started... 5 Power Supply ... 5 Figure 2-1: Inserting the batteries ... 5 Battery Low Icon...
  • Page 5 UCommand User’s Guide Recalling the Original LCD Layout ... 33 Figure 3-3: Recalling the original LCD panel configuration ... 33 Appendix A UCommand Specifications... 35 Appendix B Troubleshooting ... 37...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 NTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of UCommand UC-515, the easy to use and configure digital remote control. UCommand lets you manage all your infrared-controlled devices, eliminating the need to search for your various remotes. All you need is the UCommand. This remote control does it all for you! UCommand’s main concept is based on a large and user-...
  • Page 8: Ucommand Features

    UCommand UC-515, Universal LCD Remote Control This User’s Guide Reference Card Registration Card If any of the above items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw the shipping carton away in case you need to ship your UCommand back to your place of purchase.
  • Page 9: Figure 1-1: Front And Rear View

    UCommand User’s Guide Identifying Components This section provides an overview of UCommand’s features and controls. Please refer to the following illustrations to identify UCommand’s components. Refer to Chapter 3 for a detailed description on using the LCD panel and controls. The LCD panel enables you to configure and...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1-Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 11: Figure 2-1: Inserting The Batteries

    This chapter will guide you through the steps for inserting the batteries and using the UCommand’s many features. Power Supply UCommand UC-515 operates on four AAA batteries. Batteries are required before you can operate your UCommand. To insert the batteries, refer to the following...
  • Page 12: Figure 2-2: The Battery Low Icon

    NOTE: Average alkaline battery life is approximately 4-6 months. If you do not use the remote for extended periods of time, please remove the batteries and store them in a cool dry place. Always dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
  • Page 13: Figure 2-3: Turning The Lcd On

    UCommand User’s Guide Be sure to replace the batteries if they have been used for longer than two years: there might be a danger of leakage. Your device configuration data is stored in on-board flash memory and will be automatically saved when batteries are being replaced.
  • Page 14: Touch Screen Buttons

    Avoid dropping the UCommand unit. Don’t drop anything on the LCD touch screen. Clean the LCD touch screen with a soft cloth. If needed, dampen the cloth slightly before cleaning. Never use abrasives or cleaning solutions. Touch Screen Buttons The touch screen buttons enable you to control your devices as you would with your regular remote control, set up macros, and configure your LCD panel the way you want.
  • Page 15: Figure 2-4: Lcd Panel Layout

    UCommand User’s Guide Device buttons When you press the device button, the button’s icon will appear, indicating that it is currently selected. Touch Screen Buttons Figure 2-4: LCD Panel Layout...
  • Page 16 Chapter 2-Getting Started NOTES...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Operating Ucommand

    Refer to Using the Delete Function on page 16. When using the learning function, you must press each button within 120 seconds. Otherwise, UCommand will exit learning mode and return to normal operation mode. Chapter 3 UC-515 OMMAND...
  • Page 18: Operating Ucommand

    UCommand’s learning eye. You do not have to power on the device. The ideal distance is about 1 to 2 inches. Refer to the following illustration: Learning Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515 Figure 3-1: Using the learning eye 1-2 inches...
  • Page 19 UCommand User’s Guide After you have lined up your remote control with UCommand’s learning eye, you can use the learning function. Follow these instructions: Press the Learn button for three seconds. You will hear a beep, and then you will see the setup mode enable screen to the right.
  • Page 20 Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515 The device screen appears Blinking icon Learning icon again, with the icon LEARN above the Learn button. The Power button icon is blinking, awaiting a signal from your device’s remote control. Press the button of the device that you want to program.
  • Page 21 UCommand User’s Guide When you hear a beep and see the release the button. The next button to be mapped will start blinking. Continue to press the buttons on your device remote control corresponding to the blinking buttons on UCommand. You can skip to any button by pressing the button on UCommand’s LCD panel …...
  • Page 22: Using The Delete Function

    “Changing the LCD layout” on page 20. Delete Device Button The clear device function enables you to erase the commands for buttons on a particular device. Follow these instructions: Press the Delete button for three seconds. Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515 To learn how to remove...
  • Page 23 UCommand User’s Guide You will hear a beep, and then you will see the setup mode enable screen to the right. Note: This screen prevents you from accidentally modifying your UCommand. Press each number button until it disappears. The device screen appears again, with DELETE icon above...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515 OK icon Press the button whose data you want to delete. You will hear a beep and see icon. The button’s data has been deleted. Note: Pressing the button only deletes the mapped data; it doesn’t remove the button.
  • Page 25 UCommand User’s Guide Press the device whose data you want to delete. You will hear two beeps, and will see the icon. The data has been erased. When finished, press the Learn button to exit Delete mode. Delete all devices To delete the data for all devices, press the Delete button for three...
  • Page 26: Changing The Lcd Layout

    You will hear a beep, and then you will see the setup mode enable screen to the right. Note: This screen prevents you from accidentally modifying your UCommand. Press each number button until it disappears. Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515...
  • Page 27 UCommand User’s Guide Tap the screen once. The display will stop flashing. Press the button whose appearance you want to change. Keep pressing the button to scroll through the options. You can delete the button, or choose one of the available icon layouts.
  • Page 28: Changing The Aux Device Layout

    You can assign macros to any regular button but not to device buttons. Macro Setup Follow these instructions to set up a macro: Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515...
  • Page 29 UCommand User’s Guide Press the macro button for three seconds. You will hear a beep, and then you will see the setup mode enable screen to the right. Note: This screen prevents you from accidentally modifying UCommand. Press each number button until it disappears.
  • Page 30 Otherwise, press Learn to exit the macro setup. If necessary, you can set a time-limit delay between each run command. Refer to the next section, Macro example. Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515...
  • Page 31 UCommand User’s Guide Macro Example The following example will help you to better understand recording a macro. This 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 32 Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515 Press the TV button. Press the Power button. This will power the TV on. Press TV/Video. This command will switch the TV mode to Video-input mode so that you can watch the VCR.
  • Page 33 UCommand User’s Guide You may need to set a time delay between turning your TV on and switching it to Video- input mode. Push the macro button to scroll through the three options: A. two seconds; B. five seconds; and C. ten seconds.
  • Page 34 In the preceding example the following events will happen when you press 1 in the AUX device screen: 1. TV turns on 2. Ten second delay 3. TV switches to video mode Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515...
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Lcd Backlight

    UCommand User’s Guide 4. VCR turns on 5. VCR starts playing tape The macro button’s original function will not work unless you delete the macro using the Delete button function. Refer to Using the Delete Function on page 16. Adjusting the LCD Backlight You can adjust the length of time that the LCD backlight stays on after you press the LCD panel, and it’s sensitivity to ambient light.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515 Press each number button until it disappears. You will see the screen to the right. From here, you can set the duration of time that the LCD backlight stays on after you touch the LCD panel.
  • Page 37 UCommand User’s Guide UCommand detects the ambient lighting and will turn the backlight on according to the setting in this screen. Press the Up arrow key to increase the sensitivity of the backlight to the ambient lighting. When set to 1, the backlight will automatically switch on after a small decrease...
  • Page 38: Figure 3-2: Turning Off The Beep Signal

    This function toggles the beep signal off and on. To turn off the beep signal, press the active device button. To turn it back on, press the same device button again. Figure 3-2: Turning off the beep signal Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515...
  • Page 39: Figure 3-3: Recalling The Original Lcd Panel Configuration

    UCommand User’s Guide Recalling the Original LCD Layout You can reset the LCD panel buttons to their original factory configuration. Any configurations you have made will be lost. The learned codes are not deleted; to delete those, refer to Using the Delete Function on page 16. To recall the original LCD layout, press the TV and DVD device buttons at the same time for five seconds: Figure 3-3: Recalling the original LCD panel configuration...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3-Operating UCommand UC-515 NOTES...
  • Page 41: Appendix A

    Battery life Battery type Safety Approvals Dimensions Weight Appendix A PECIFICATIONS UC-515 Touch LCD with backlight TV, DSS/SAT/Cable, VCR, DVD, AMP, Tape/Tuner, CD, AUX 8 Displays x 28 keys = 224 keys 10kHz – 150 kHz 25 commands per command key Approx.
  • Page 42: Appendix A-All Available Icons For The Ucommand

    Appendix A-All available Icons for the UCommand LL AVAILABLE CONS FOR THE OMMAND...
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    UCommand may not be able to accurately record these layered commands. Some original remotes have an unstable timing, which cannot be learned. Try learning the commands from a different remote control, such as a universal remote, configured to control the respective device.
  • Page 44 UCommand User’s Guide You see an “error” display during the learning procedure. You see an “error” display during operation. The RECORD button does not work Problems learning from 2- way remotes The LCD screen turns off. Our Support Website is constantly updated. Open your browser to www.crispsolutions.com.
  • Page 45 UCommand User’s Guide UCommand UC-515 Universal LCD Remote Control User’s Guide 7-11-00/UG-515 Printed in Taiwan...

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