M Hardware Design Group Part No. X03-76009 Date 8/19/98 Description A5 Cover Contact vball 703-2446 *X03-76009* 76009fcvr.
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Harman Kardon Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Take Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Take Control Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End-User License Agreement and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B GENERAL PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harman Kardon Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Take Control™ TC1000 system controller. The TC1000—a high-performance touchscreen system controller—is the first userprogrammable system controller available with software wizards and an enhanced PC interface. It operates nearly all infrared-controlled electronic devices through an easy-to-use touchscreen. For ease-ofuse and simplicity, the TC1000 touchscreen gives you common controls for all of your devices.
Take Control Take Control Overview Using the Controls Take Control was created with you in mind. Its form and size present an inviting design, free of complexity. The physical interface includes natural controls, enabling you to use different electronic devices smoothly, without awkward transitions.
Harman Kardon You may select an activity or command from a menu on the touchscreen by: l Pressing the name of the activity or command on the touchscreen. –or– Rolling the selector wheel to highlight the activity or command, and then pressing the selector wheel. Tips l Lightly press the touchscreen, roll or press the selector wheel, press the Home menu button, or press the backlight button to turn on the display. l Periodic cleaning of the touchscreen can improve visibility of the display.
Take Control Take Control Overview—Cont. Computer-Connector Port—The computer-connector port is used to establish a serial connection between the TC1000 and a compatible computer. This connection enables your TC1000 to transfer data to your computer, and vice versa. You can use the computer-connector port by simply following the instructions in “Setting Up Take Control with a Computer,” page 14.
Harman Kardon Using the Screens Using a Button Screen Take Control has two different kinds of screens to help you set up your system controller and use your devices: menu screens and button screens. Button screens may include four columns and up to five rows of buttons. These electronic buttons provide navigation on Take Control, or send an IR signal to a device. Pressing a button on the touchscreen performs the same function as pressing a real button on a conventional remote control.
Take Control Starting Take Control for the First Time Overview Starting Take Control for the first time requires two steps: 1 Installing the batteries. 2 Completing the Setup Wizard. Installing the Batteries Installing the batteries provides power and enables you to begin using Take Control. You must install four AA-size batteries for Take Control to work. We recommend alkaline batteries, and include four in the box. You may use either disposable or rechargeable alkaline batteries.
Harman Kardon You can also use Take Control to set up an electronic device with: l A lost or broken remote control. Take Control includes an extensive list of IR codes for many popular electronic devices, which you can access and assign using the Setup Wizard. l Most IR-controlled products that are not listed in the Setup Wizard. When setting up an electronic device that is not listed in the Setup Wizard, select unlisted brand and Take Control can learn the IR code for your electronic device.
Take Control Using Take Control You can use Take Control for: l Selecting activities and operating your IR-controlled devices l Viewing the buttons for a device l Adding, editing, and removing devices l Adjusting your unit’s settings Selecting Activities and Operating Your Devices An activity is an event or action that you perform using your devices.
Harman Kardon Adding, Editing, and Removing Devices When you buy a new device, replace a device with a new one, or want to remove a device, Take Control helps you to easily maintain your configuration. Adding a New Device To add a new device: 1 On the Home menu, select Device Setup. 2 Press Add, and then follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard. Notes l Some device categories are very similar.
Take Control Using Take Control — Cont. Removing a Device Editing a Button for a Device To remove a device: 1 On the Home menu, select Device Setup. 2 Select the applicable device, and then press Delete. You may want to minimize the buttons for a device by deleting the buttons you don’t use. To delete a button from a device: 1 On the Home menu, select Device Setup, and then select the applicable device. 2 Press Edit, select the button you want to delete, press Delete, and then press Yes.
Harman Kardon Calibrating the Touchscreen Adjusting the Touchscreen Contrast You may see some variance in the responsiveness and accuracy of the touchscreen when using it in cold or hot environments. For example, when pressing the touchscreen you might: l Not see a response l Need to press a menu command or button hard to make it work l Touch an area beside a button—not directly on it—to make it work.
Take Control Using Take Control — Cont. Setting the Time Turning the Speaker On or Off The time display provides you with a quick reference to the time of day. To set the time: 1 On the Home menu, select TC1000 Settings. 2 Select Set time, and then follow the on-screen instructions. When you select a command from a menu by pressing the touchscreen or selector wheel, or when you press a button on the touchscreen, an audible “beep” confirms your entry. If you prefer, you can turn off the speaker.
Harman Kardon Adjusting the Display Time-Out The touchscreen display time-out feature turns off the display and the backlight after a period of inactivity. Turning off the display and backlight eliminates distractions from the display in a darkened room and extends battery life. To adjust the display time-out: 1 On the Home menu, select TC1000 Settings. 2 Select Set display time-out, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Setting the display time-out 13 76009mnl2.
Take Control Setting Up Take Control with a Computer Overview The Take Control software employs the power of your computer to help you define and configure settings on your system controller—beyond the capabilities of the TC1000 system controller alone. You can customize individual preferences for each activity and redefine the way in which buttons work. To set up the Take Control software: 1 Start the Take Control software. 2 Connect the TC1000 to your computer.
Harman Kardon Connecting Take Control to Your Computer When you connect Take Control to your computer, you can transfer data between the TC1000 and your computer. Transferring data enables the TC1000 to use the configuration changes that you set up with software in your computer—an extremely powerful capability. To connect the TC1000 to your computer: 1 Insert the TC1000 compact disc into your CD-ROM drive.
Take Control Using Take Control with Your Computer If you added a device using only Take Control, the Setup Wizard automatically appears on your computer screen the first time you connect Take Control to your computer, giving you an opportunity to enhance the setup by adding or removing buttons. Once you complete the Setup Wizard, you proceed to the Take Control Editor, which enables you to customize the settings in the TC1000.
Harman Kardon Introducing the Take Control Editor Creating New Activities The Take Control Editor enables you to configure Take Control, and set up and modify settings for electronic devices. The TC1000 includes many pre-defined activities—such as Watch TV, Watch a videotape, Watch a DVD-video, and so forth—however, you may want to create new activities of your own. Creating a new activity requires connecting your TC1000 to a computer.
Take Control Using Take Control with Your Computer—Cont. Customizing Activities Once you begin using your TC1000, you may wish to customize the way an activity works. Customizing an activity is a straightforward process using a Take Control system controller with your computer. For example, you may rename an activity or add additional buttons for a device in the activity screen. To customize an activity: 1 On the Take Control Editor home screen, select the activity that you wish to change.
Harman Kardon Working with Macros Getting Help A macro is a powerful feature that sends a series of IR commands to your devices. You can create one macro button on your activity screen that performs multiple steps—then you simply press the macro button on the activity screen to send the series of commands to your devices. For example, you may want to turn on your TV, VCR, and A/V receiver at the same time, set the TV to channel 3, and set the VCR to select the channels.
Take Control Feature Summary This summary identifies features that you can perform directly on your Take Control unit and those that require use of a computer and the Take Control software.
Harman Kardon Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your Take Control unit, consult the following problem descriptions for a quick solution. If you continue to have difficulties, see the “Technical Support” section within this manual for further direction. Setup I received a message “Code not learned. TC1000 detected your button press, but could not learn the IR code,” and a beep from the speaker. Cause The remote control for the device was not aligned correctly with the Take Control’s IR receiver.
Take Control Troubleshooting—Cont. The learning process times out, and I receive the message “Code not learned. TC1000 timed out waiting for you to press the button.” Cause You didn’t press the button to be learned on your remote control early enough. Solution Press the button to be learned on your remote control earlier. Cause The remote control being programmed and Take Control are not aligned properly. Solutions l Align the remote control with Take Control.
Harman Kardon devices by creating an activity that uses buttons for both “devices.” For example, you can set up a TV device and a VCR device, with buttons for your TV in one and your VCR in the other. You can then create a single Watch TV activity using buttons from the TV device and VCR device. To add an activity, see “Creating New Activities,” page 17.
Take Control Troubleshooting—Cont. Cause The IR codes are incorrect or lost. Solution Delete and then add the IR codes for your device again. See “Adding or Deleting a Device,” page 18, or “Completing the Setup Wizard,” page 7. Cause The TC1000 is not pointed at the product you want to control. Solution Point the system controller directly toward the product’s IR sensor. Cause The system controller is in direct sunlight or under fluorescent lighting.
Harman Kardon Solution Ensure that the serial cable is connected properly to both the computer-connector port and the serial port. See “Connecting the TC1000 to Your Computer,” page 15. Touchscreen My backlight, contrast, and time settings are lost. Cause Replacing the batteries or pressing the reset button restores all settings to their default configuration. Solution Adjust the backlight, contrast, and time settings to your preference.
Take Control Troubleshooting—Cont. Computer I don't have a serial port available to connect the TC1000 to my computer. Cause Each serial port already has a device connected to it. Solution Disconnect a computer peripheral device from a serial port that you don't use or need, and then remove it from the list of devices in the Windows Device Manager. Note that after removing a device from the Windows Device Manager, you will need to reinstall it, if you choose to again use it on that serial port.
Harman Kardon Care of Your Take Control We designed Take Control for minimal maintenance. These instructions provide you with steps that can keep it working for many years to come. General Care Follow these steps for optimum performance and longevity of your Take Control: l Keep your Take Control away from small children and pets. l Do not drop your Take Control. l Keep your Take Control away from heat sources, such as heating registers or direct sunlight. l Keep your Take Control away from liquids.
Take Control Care of Your Take Control—Cont. Replacing the Batteries Battery Safety Precautions Take Control provides you with two levels of low-battery indication: Low Battery and Low Battery Warning. l A Low Battery indication appears as an icon in the title bar on the touchscreen, next to the time display. This icon appears when batteries reach a level of 4.0 volts. You can continue to operate the TC1000 when this icon appears.
Harman Kardon Technical Support Regulatory Information If you are living in the USA, please call 1-800-422-8027, and then follow the prompts for “Customer Service.” If you are living outside the USA, please call your local distributor.
Take Control End-User License Agreement and Warranty A SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Harman International Industries, Inc. (“HARMAN”) for the software portion of this Remote Control Device, which includes the accompanying computer software, and may include associated media, printed materials and any “online“ or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”).
Harman Kardon l Support Services. Product support for the SOFTWARE and Remote Control Device is not provided by Microsoft or its subsidiaries. For product support, please refer to Harman’s support number provided in the user documentation for the Remote Control Device. Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact Harman for any other reason, please refer to the address provided in the user documentation for the Remote Control Device. 3 COPYRIGHT.
Take Control 7 GOVERNING LAW. If you acquired the SOFTWARE and Remote Control Device in the United States of America, the laws of the State of Washington, U.S.A., will apply to this contract. If you acquired this SOFTWARE and Remote Control Device outside of the United States of America, then local law may apply. 8 QUESTIONS.
Harman Kardon How To Obtain Warranty Service If your Harman Remote Control Device product ever needs service, please call your authorized dealer at 1-800-422-8027 to receive instructions on how to obtain service or write to Harman, 250 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, NY 11797 (Attention Customer Service). You’ll need to present a copy of your original sales receipt to establish the date of purchase. Do not return products to Harman without authorization.
Take Control Technical Specifications General Specifications l l l l l l l Computer System Requirements Model: TC1000 Size: Length—7.5 in. (190.3 mm) Height—2.1 in. (53.3 mm) Width—3.4 in. (87.3 mm) Weight—13.4 oz (380.0 g)—with batteries installed Operating temperature range—41° F (5° C) to 95° F (35° C) IR transmission range—23.0 ft (7.0 m) IR transmission frequency—120 KHz (maximum) IR learning frequency—120 KHz (maximum) For software installation and use, only.
