User's Manual

Chapter 1 • Welcome

Chapter 1. Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the TheaterTouch universal system controller.

The TheaterTouch combines the power and flexibility of a graphic LCD touchscreen

with an ergonomic design that permits effortless one-handed operation. This design

overcomes the need for compromise between form and function. Sleek and perfectly

balanced, the TheaterTouch is infinitely flexible and expandable.

TheaterTouch takes complete control of the home theater, replacing all other remotes.

It features an intuitive, easy to read LCD that can display custom buttons, text,

graphics and symbols. In addition to the backlit display, 25 “Hard” keypad buttons

allow easy access to frequently used functions.

Programming is easy and convenient thanks to the built-in infrared learning ability

and the Windows® based software. TheaterTouch is capable of both infrared and radio

frequency output. A separate RF to IR converter is available for transmission through

walls and cabinets. The converter will also monitor the power status of most A/V

equipment thru the use of voltage and video sensors.

NOTE

The TheaterTouch and TheaterTouch Designer software are compatible with infrared

(IR) commands with carrier frequencies between 15kHz and 460kHz, as well as those

commands that do not use a carrier. This covers the vast majority of remotes

available to date, including Bang & Olufsen® (most of which use 455kHz) and

Vidikron® (some of which use 333kHz).

Despite every effort to make the TheaterTouch universal system controller work with

all IR-systems, some IR-controlled products are unable to be learned by the

TheaterTouch due to incompatible frequencies or non-standard IR formats. The

TheaterTouch cannot learn non-IR formats such as RF and ultrasonic.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

After unpacking your new TheaterTouch universal system controller, save all of the

packing materials in case you ever have to ship the unit.

Thoroughly inspect the TheaterTouch and packing materials for signs of damage.

Report any damage to the carrier immediately. Report any equipment malfunctions

to Remote Technologies Incorporated or an authorized Remote Technologies

Incorporated dealer.

IMPORTANT

After unpacking your new TheaterTouch universal system controller for the first time,

charge each battery pack for at least 12 hours.