SRC-3810 User’s Manual Preface About this manual This manual is designed to make using the SRC-3810 Touch Screen Remote Control as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents.
Touch Screen Buttons............6 Using Hard Keys................6 Entering the Setup Menus ............7 Navigating the Setup Menus ..........8 Chapter 3 - Setting Up the SRC-3810 ..........10 Device Menu................10 Creating a New Device............ 11 Re-Labeling Devices ............12 Deleting Devices..............
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Setting the Backlight On Time.......... 37 Setting the Beep Signal............. 38 Checking the Version Number ........38 Resetting the SRC-3810 to Factory Defaults ......39 Chapter 4 - Controlling Devices ........... 40 Selecting a Device to Control ..........40 Alternating Touch Screen Pages..........41 Viewing the Macro Key ............
You can control up to sixteen devices, including VCRs, DVDs, TVs, and satellite dishes. The SRC-3810 is easy to set up. You can quickly configure each device in your household or office using the innovative “learning eye” feature. In...
SRC-3810 User’s Manual SRC-3810 Features The following list identifies the SRC-3810’s key features. • Large Touch Screen display • Macro sequence function—each macro can store 60 commands • Controls up to 16 devices including DVDs, TVs, Satellite Receivers, VCRs and CDs •...
LCD backlight. Press and hold this button to set a timer and Macro that will automatically turn off the SRC-3810 in a set amount of time. Backlight/Sleep Hard Key: these buttons enable you to turn the controlled devices...
This chapter provides you with the information to quickly get using the SRC-3810. Installing Batteries The SRC-3810 operates on four AAA Alkaline batteries (not included). Batteries must be inserted before you can operate the SRC-3810. 1. Turn the remote over, push the tab in the direction of the arrow on the battery cover and slide the cover off.
• Immediately replace the batteries when the battery low icon appears. • The SRC-3810 will not lose programmed data when batteries are replaced, but will reset the time. • Always use fresh batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Do not mix different types of batteries.
You will hear a beep when you press a button. To activate or deactivate the beep, see Setting the Beep Signal on page 38. The SRC-3810 turns itself off after a user specified time. To change the time, see Setting the Power Down Time on page 36.
Entering the Setup Menus 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. • Power Button: Turns devices off and on. During Touch Screen Layout (see page 24) displays all possible LCD options.
Figure 4: Navigating Menus When using the setup menus, you must press each button within two minutes of pressing the last button. Otherwise, the SRC-3810 will exit setup mode and return to normal operation mode.
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Entering the Setup Menus The following illustration shows the setup menu tree: Figure 5: Setup Menu Hierarchy The following chapter describes each menu.
Chapter 3 - Setting Up the SRC-3810 Before the SRC-3810 can be used to control a device, it needs to be configured to display your existing remote control buttons and it must be programmed to send the correct infrared signals.
Device Menu 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: •...
SRC-3810 User’s Manual You are prompted to select an attribute for the new device. Press to select a device whose attributes will be loaded to the new device. Press to confirm the entry. Re-Labeling Devices Follow these instructions to edit a device label.
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Device Menu Edit the device label: • Press to scroll through the characters (from A-Z, 0-9, and the space key). Note: Press and hold to quickly scroll through the characters. • Press to move to the previous or next character. When selected, the character blinks.
SRC-3810 User’s Manual Deleting Devices Follow these instructions to delete a device configuration including the LCD display and codes. Delete Press to select Press Press the device key you want to delete (for example TV). Press to delete the device.
Pre-Code • : use this method to automatically configure all buttons on the SRC-3810 for use with a specific manufacture model number. This feature is the fastest way to program the SRC-3810 but requires that your device be located in the Pre-programmed Code List that was bundled with the SRC-3810.
Follow these instructions to program a device using preprogrammed codes. to select PRE-CODE,and then press OK. Press Manually Selecting the Code Turn on the device you want to program the SRC-3810 to control. Select the device (for example TV). Check the preprogrammed code list that was bundled...
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2. That code number is not in the range of the Manufacture Code table reserved for the default device screen Selecting a Code Automatically Turn on the target device you want the SRC-3810 to control. Press the device hardware button (for example TV). Point the SRC-3810 at the target device.
Before you start using the SRC-3810's learning function, please heed the following precautions: • Not all infrared codes are learnable by the SRC-3810. You may need to first collect the codes (see page 22 for more information) and then email them to Sunwave.
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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 SRC-3810’s learning eye, which is located at the bottom of the unit. Learn...
SRC-3810 User’s Manual Erasing Key Codes Follow these instructions to delete either SRC-3810 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.
Code Menu Erasing Device Codes Follow these instructions to delete a device code from the SRC-3810. Press to select del bank Press OK. Select the device whose codes you want to delete (for example TV). Press to scroll between device pages.
SRC-3810 User’s Manual Debugging Device Codes Use this procedure if the SRC-3810 is unable to recognize the infrared signals from another remote control. Once you have collected unrecognizable codes, you can use the optional SLC–2080 link cable (see Appendix B - Accessories on page 48 for more info) to...
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Figure 1: Front View). Select a device (for example TV). The SRC-3810 Touch Screen sequentially displays screens corresponding to first the hard keys, then page one of the soft keys, and finally page two of the soft keys. The blinking rectangle denotes the key being learned.
SRC-3810 User’s Manual LCD Layout The layout edit mode enables you to customize the SRC-3810'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.
Using Macros Using Macros A macro is a series of commands. The Macro feature enables you to initiate a sequence of up to 60 commands with a single button. You can create a macro on any control button and insert time delays into the sequence.
SRC-3810 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.
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Using Macros The following example will help you to better understand creating a macro sequence. It is provided to teach you how to record a macro but is by no means the only macro sequence you can create. Example: the following defines a macro that turns on your TV, switches the TV to DVD viewing mode, turns on the DVD, and plays a DVD.
SRC-3810 User’s Manual Deleting a Macro Follow these steps to delete a macro: delete Press to select 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;...
Using Macros Viewing a Macro Follow these steps to view the steps of a macro: View Press to select 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.
SRC-3810 User’s Manual Setting Channels The SRC-3810 enables you to classify channels into groups making it easier to locate all the programs on every device. Enter the setup menus, scroll to Channel and press to enter the channel menu. In the channel menu,...
Setting Channels Press to select Press Press the device key you want to use to set the channel classification (for example TV). Enter the channel number (e.g., 12). Note: You can only use buttons number 0-9, +10, and Enter to enter the channel. Select the channel classification (e.g., News).
SRC-3810 User’s Manual delete Press to select Press Press the device key whose channel classification you want to delete (for example TV). Press the channel classification that has the channel you want to delete (e.g., News). Press to locate the channel.
Press that channel classification (e.g., “NEWS”) again to exit the channel classification screen. Using the Transmission Feature The SRC-3810 can transmit data to another SRC-3810 or to a PC with the optional USB-UART cable. You can download firmware upgrades from the Internet or transfer configuration data.
SRC-3810 User’s Manual Before you use this feature to transfer data with your PC, you must connect the optional USB-UART cable. Refer to Appendix B for more information. to select TRANS. Press Press Press to select one of the following options: •...
: lets you set the time that the backlight remains on beep • : turns the key and button beep signal on and off version • : displays the SRC-3810 firmware version Setting the Date and Time to select CLOCK. Press Press Enter the date: • Press...
Setting the Power Down Time power Press to select Press Press to select the time that will elapse before the SRC-3810 turns off. Note: The power down time can be set from 01 ~ 90 minutes at 1-minute increments. Press to confirm the setting.
Miscellaneous Menus Setting the Backlight On Time Press to select backlit Press Press to select the time that the backlight stays on after pressing a key or button. Note: The backlight ON time can be set from 00 ~ 60 seconds at 1-second increments.
SRC-3810 User’s Manual Setting the Beep Signal Beep Press to select Press to toggle the beep on and off. When on, appears in the LCD screen. Press to exit. Checking the Version Number Press to select version Press Press to view the program and pre-programmed (pre-code) version numbers.
Resetting the SRC-3810 to Factory Defaults Resetting the SRC-3810 to Factory Defaults This item enables you to set the SRC-3810 back to the factory default configuration. All macros and user-defined keys are erased when resetting the SRC-3810 to factory defaults.
Chapter 4 - Controlling Devices The SRC-3810 is designed to be simple and straightforward to operate. This chapter explains how to use the SRC-3810 to control all your devices. This Chapter assumes you have already setup the SRC-3810 and assigned Infrared codes to different buttons.
Alternating Touch Screen Pages Alternating Touch Screen Pages Press the Page Button to alternate between page 1 and page 2 of the device buttons. Viewing the Macro Key You can view which keys are assigned to macros for any particular device. Follow these instructions: Press the device button.
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SRC-3810 User’s Manual Press the macro button. The assigned macro keys are displayed for the device.
Using Macro Sleep Mode Using Macro Sleep Mode Macro Sleep Mode enables you to initiate a Macro at a user-defined time by setting a specific time delay less than 24 hours. 1. Press and hold SLEEP for three seconds to enter sleep mode.
SRC-3810 User’s Manual 4. Enter the key commands you want the sleep timer to initiate. Refer to Using Macros on page 25 for more information on creating macros. 5. Press to confirm the key settings, or press exit without creating a macro.
Using the Channel Classification Buttons Using the Channel Classification Buttons For information on setting up the channel classification buttons, refer to Setting Channels on page 30. 1. Press the device button that corresponds to the channel classification you want to use (for example, TV).
SRC-3810 User’s Manual Controlling Devices 1. Make sure the SRC-3810 is pointing at the target device. 2. 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.
Appendix A - Specifications Model SRC-3810 Dimensions (WxHxD): 2.3 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches (6.0 x 20.9 x 2.6 cm) Weight (with Batteries): 7.0 oz (195g) Weight (without Batteries): 5.3 oz (150g) Number of Device: 16 devices LCD Screen (WxH): 1.5 x 3.5 inches (3.9 x 9.0 cm)
SLC–2080 The SLC–2080 is an optional link cable that enables transmission of system setup to a personal computer or another SRC-3810. The following information can be transferred using the TRANS selection in the setup menus: • PROGRAM – MCU Program •...
The SRC-3810 doesn’t Make sure that the desired device operate a device. screen on the SRC-3810 LCD panel has been selected. Move closer to the device. The maximum operating distance is approximately 30 feet. Ensure that you are aiming the SRC-...
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ENTER key to be pressed after a channel is selected, press the ENTER key to select the channel. Macro does not work. Be sure to aim the SRC-3810 at the devices while the macro commands are being sent. Macro was not properly set up.
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Please be sure to teach different buttons of SRC-3810 for these different commands. Each button of SRC-3810 can only learn one command. The LCD screen turns off. The SRC-3810 is preset automatically to switch the LCD off after the Power Down time.
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