SUR-47 Universal Touch Screen Remote Control with IR /RF transmission base unit User’s Manual
Preface SUR-47 User’s Manual Preface About this manual This manual is designed to make using the SUR-47 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. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright © Copyright Sima Products Corporation 2003 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Table Of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introducing the SUR-47 ............................................................................................................. 1 SUR-47 Features.................................................................................................................... 1 Unpacking the SUR-47 ........................................................................................................ 1 Identifying Components .....................
Table of Contents SUR-47 User’s Manual Using the Transmission Feature ........................................................................................ 24 Miscellaneous Menus........................................................................................................ 24 Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................................................... 25 Setting the Power Down Time.....................................................
SUR-47 User’s Manual Introduction Chapter 1 - Introducing the SUR-47 Congratulations on your purchase of the SUR-47 Touch-Screen Remote Control. The SUR-47 is a digital universal remote control that is easy to use, enabling you to control up to 16 electronic devices equipped with an infrared (IR) remote. • The SUR-47 comes with an IR/RF base unit to receive and send signals from the remote and operate devices from any room in your house or up to 100 feet away.
Introduction SUR-47 User’s Manual Identifying Components Refer to the following illustration to identify the components of the SUR-47. Infrared Emitter: Point the infrared emitter at the device you want to operate. Light Sensor: Detects ambient light to automatically set the LCD panel backlight. Quick Channel: Enables you to group channel types for easy access. Infrared Emitter Light Sensor Quick Channel LCD LCD: Backlit LCD emulates the hard key controls, and provides a user interface for the SUR-47.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Introduction IR Out jack Fig. 1B IR Out jack – Connect the IR blaster cable to this jack to operate a specific device. Base Unit address setting – Set the RF address of the base unit by selecting an address number between 0 and 9. Base Unit address setting AC adapter input Figure1B: SUR-BU Rear View AC adapter input – Plug AC adapter into jack. Remote Locator Button Fig. 1C Remote Locator Button – Press to trigger beep signal and locate remote.
Getting Started SUR-47 User’s Manual Chapter 2 - Getting Started Installing The Base Unit The SUR-BU base unit is equipped with 4 IR emitting LEDs which are positioned in a North, South, East and West configuration to flood the room with IR signals. Place the unit so the IR transmission can be “seen” by the IR receiving windows on your TV, VCR, DVD and A/V equipment. You may want to experiment to find a location that gives the best results.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Getting Started Battery Tips and Precautions • • • • • • • Immediately replace the batteries when the battery low icon appears. The SUR-47 will not lose programmed data when replacing batteries, but will reset the time. Always use fresh batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Do not mix different types of batteries. Match the positive (+) and negative (–) polarities of the batteries to the diagram in the compartment. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat or flame.
Getting Started SUR-47 User’s Manual Using Hard Keys The buttons on the bottom part of the SUR-47 enable you to operate devices as well as program the SUR-47. 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 18) displays all possible LCD options.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Getting Started The Setup menu tree New Device Edit Device Label Address for RF Erase Device Code Pre-programmed Code Code Learning Erase Key Code Erase Device Code Collect Unrecognizable (Un-learnable) IR Codes Set Macro Key Erase Macro Key View Macro Process Set Channel Classification Delete Channel Classification Edit Channel Classification Pre-programmed Code Memory Date & Clock Power Down Backlit Period Beep on/off Program & Pre-programmed Code Version Reset To Factory Setting Fi
Getting Started SUR-47 User’s Manual Chapter 3 - Setting Up the SUR-47 Before the SUR-47 can be used to control a device, it needs to be configured to display your existing remote control buttons. It must be programmed to send the correct infrared signals. This chapter guides you through the Touch Screen layout and SUR-47 setup procedure. Before continuing, refer to Navigating the Setup Menus on page 6 to learn how to navigate the menus.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Specifications Creating a New Device Follow these steps to create a new device: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press or to select NEW. 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: or to scroll • Press through the characters (from A-Z, 0-9, and the space key). or Note: Press and hold to quickly scroll through the characters. or to move to • Press the previous or next character.
Getting Started SUR-47 User’s Manual Re-Labeling Devices Follow these instructions to edit a device label. 1. 2. 3. Press or to select RELABEL. Press . Press the device key you want to relabel (for example TV). 4. Edit the device label: or to scroll through • Press the characters (from A-Z, 0-9, and the space key). 5. or to Note: Press and hold quickly scroll through the characters. or to move to the • Press previous or next character. When selected, the character blinks. to confirm the entry.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Specifications Deleting Devices Follow these instructions to delete a device configuration including the LCD display and codes. 1. 2. 3. Press or to select DELETE. Press . Press the device key you want to delete (for example TV). 4. to delete the device. You Press are prompted to confirm the deletion. to confirm the deletion. Press Press EXIT to cancel the deletion. Press Exit to exit the setup menu. 5. 6.
Getting Started SUR-47 User’s Manual Using Pre-Code to Program Devices Follow these instructions to program a device using preprogrammed codes. Press or to select PRE-CODE，and then press OK. Manually Selecting the Code 1. Turn on the device you want to program the SUR-47 to control. 2. Select the device (for example TV). 3. Check the preprogrammed code list that was bundled with the SUR-47 for the fourdigit code number of your device. If no code is displayed, that means this device has no pre-code. 4.
SUR-47 User’s Manual 6. Specifications Press YES to confirm the selection and save the settings or click EXIT to exit. Note: When you enter the Manufacture Code and an 'ERROR’ message is displayed, it could be for two reasons: 1. That code number doesn't exist in the Manufacture Code table yet. 2. That code number is not in the range of the Manufacture Code table reserved for the default device screen Selecting a Code Automatically 1. Turn on the target device you want to control. 2.
Getting Started SUR-47 User’s Manual 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 SUR-47’s learning eye, which is located at the bottom of the unit. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press or to select LEARN. Press . Point the target device's remote control at the SUR-47 learning eye located at the base of the unit (see Figure 1A: SUR-47 Front View). Press the button corresponding to the target device.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Specifications Erasing Key Codes Follow these instructions to delete SUR-47 key codes. 1. 2. 3. Press or to select DEL KEY. Press . Select the device whose key code you want to delete (for example TV). 4. Select the key corresponding to the code that you want to delete. The SUR-47 screen displays an OK message if the code was successfully deleted. Press PAGE to toggle between hard key and soft key displays. Press the device buttons to select a different device.
Getting Started Erasing Device Codes Follow these instructions to delete a device code from the SUR-47. 1. 2. 3. Press or to select DEL BANK. Press OK. Select the device whose codes you want to delete (for example TV). Press PAGE to scroll between device pages. 4. to delete the device Press YES codes. You are prompted to confirm the deletion. Press to confirm the deletion or EXIT to cancel. 5.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Specifications Debugging Device Codes Use this procedure if the SUR-47 is unable to recognize the infrared signals from another remote control. Once you have collected unrecognizable codes, you can use the optional SUR-PC link cable (see Appendix B - Accessories on page 34 for more info) to upload them to your personal computer and then email them to Sima Products for analysis. The email address is info@simacorp.
Setting Up SUR-47 User’s Manual LCD Layout The layout edit mode enables you to customize the SUR-47's Touch Screen display to match your existing remote controls. 1. 2. 3. Press or to select LAYOUT. Press . Select a device (for example TV). 4. On the device pages, select the key you want to customize. Continue pressing the key to scroll through the available choices for the key. 5. to display available Press POWER icons for the page of LCD display.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Setting Up Creating a New Macro Follow these steps to create a new macro: 1. 2. 3. Press or to select NEW. 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. You hear three beeps to indicate that macro creation mode has started. Note: If you select a key that already has a macro stored in it, the new macro will replace the old macro. 4. Press the key or button sequence that you want to record. 5.
Setting Up Deleting a Macro Follow these steps to delete a macro: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press or to select DELETE. 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; the macro key is deleted when the key is pressed.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Setting Up Viewing a Macro Follow these steps to view the steps of a macro: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press or to select VIEW. 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. The screen displays the macro sequence. After viewing the macro, to exit this menu.
Setting Up Adding a Quick Channel Follow these steps to add a new channel to a Quick Channel group: 1. 2. 3. Press or to select ADD. Press . Press the device key you want to use to set the Quick Channel (for example TV). 4. 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 Quick Channel classification (e.g., News). Repeat steps 4 to 5 to continue adding channels. to exit to the Press YES setup menu. 5. 6. 7.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Setting Up Deleting a Quick Channel Follow these steps to delete a Quick Channel: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press or to select DELETE. Press . Press the device key whose Quick Channel you want to delete (for example TV). Press the Quick Channel that has the channel you want to delete (e.g., News). Press or to locate the channel. Press to delete the channel. Repeat the previous steps to delete other channels. Press YES to exit.
Setting Up SUR-47 User’s Manual Using the Transmission Feature The SUR-47 can transmit data to another SUR-47 or to a PC with the optional USB-UART cable. You can download firmware upgrades from the Internet or transfer configuration data. Enter the setup menus, scroll to TRANS and press to enter the transmission menu. 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. 1. 2. Press Press 3.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Setting Up Setting the Date and Time 1. 2. 3. Press or to select CLOCK. . Press Enter the date: or to scroll • Press through the characters: Month: JAN~DEC Day: 01~31 Year: 02~50 (2002~2050) Note: Press and hold or to quickly scroll through the characters. or to cycle • Press between the month, day, and year fields. When selected, the characters in the field blink. 4. 5. Press to confirm the date. You are prompted to enter the hour and minute.
Setting Up SUR-47 User’s Manual Setting the Power Down Time 1. 2. Press Press 3. Press or to select the time that will elapse before the SUR-47 turns off. Note: The power down time can be set from 01 ~ 90 minutes at 1-minute increments. to confirm the setting. Press 4. or . to select POWER. Setting the Backlight On Time 1. 2. Press Press 3. Press or to select the time that the backlight stays on after pressing a key or button.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Setting Up Setting the Beep Signal 1. 2. 3. Press or to select BEEP. Press to toggle the beep on and off. When on, appears in the LCD screen. to exit. Press EXIT Checking the Version Number 1. Press or 2. Press . 3. or to view the program Press and pre-programmed (pre-code) version numbers. Press EXIT to exit. 4. to select VERSION.
Setting Up SUR-47 User’s Manual Resetting the SUR-47 to Factory Defaults This item enables you to set the SUR-47 back to the factory default configuration. All macros, taught codes and user-defined keys are erased when resetting the SUR-47 to factory defaults! 1. 2. Press Press 3. You are prompted to confirm the reset. Press to confirm the reset or to exit. press EXIT 4. 28 or . to select RESET..
SUR-47 User’s Manual Controlling Devices Chapter 4 - Controlling Devices The SUR-47 is designed to be simple and straightforward to operate. This chapter explains how to use the SUR47 to control all your devices. This Chapter assumes you have already setup the SUR-47, assigned Infrared codes to different buttons and installed the SURBU, aiming it at your equipment. Selecting a Device to Control Press one of the eight device buttons to pick the device.
Controlling Devices SUR-47 User’s Manual Viewing the Macro Key You can view which keys are assigned to macros for any particular device. Follow these instructions: 1. Press the DEVICE button. 2. Press the MACRO button. The assigned macro keys are displayed for the device.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Controlling Devices Using the Quick Channel Buttons For information on setting up the Quick Channel buttons, refer to Setting Channels on page 21. 1. Press the Device button that corresponds to the quick channel you want to use (for example, TV). 2. Press the Quick Channel button. The selected Quick Channel is displayed with the device. or to scroll 3. Press through the channels you assigned to this Quick Channel (refer to Setting Channels on page 21). 4.
Controlling Devices SUR-47 User’s Manual Controlling Devices 1. In direct IR mode, make sure the SUR-47 is pointing at the target device. In RF mode make sure SUR-BU is pointing toward 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. This is to prevent accidentally pressing the VCR record button and overwriting a tape.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Specifications Appendix A - Specifications Model SUR-47 Remote 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.
Accessories SUR-47 User’s Manual Appendix B - Accessories PC Interface Kit – SUR-PC The SUR-PC is an optional link cable that enables transmission of system setup to a personal computer or another SUR-47. The following information can be transferred using the TRANS selection in the setup menus: • • • PROGRAM – MCU Program PRE-CODE – Preprogrammed Code only MEMORY – All Flash Memory Data (Pre-programmed Codes included) Please refer to the SUR-PC manual for instructions on using the cable.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Trouble Shooting Appendix C – Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tables Problem Solution LCD does not show anything when you touch it or press the hardware buttons. Batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries with 4 new AAA Alkaline Batteries (page 4). Check that the batteries are properly installed by pressing the SLEEP button. The SUR-47 doesn’t operate a device. Make sure that the desired device screen on the SUR-47 LCD panel has been selected.
Trouble Shooting SUR-47 User’s Manual Problem Solution You see “ERROR” display on the LCD during the learning procedure. Make sure you hold the other remote’s button down for about 2 seconds. Make sure you did not program more than one remote for a given device. Make sure the two remotes are not too close or too far apart and are aiming directly at each other - keep apart between 2~4 inches (5~10cm). You see “ERROR” display during operation. The button that you pressed has not been taught.
SUR-47 User’s Manual Trouble Shooting Problem Solution The LCD screen turns off. The SUR-47 is preset automatically to switch the LCD off after the Power Down time. Just tap the SLEEP button to turn the SUR-47 back on again. You can also reset the Power Down time period (page 26). One or more devices do not respond in RF mode. When operating properly, the red LED light on the front of the base unit will blink while sending or receiving signals. To test base unit: 1. Press Remote Locator button. 2.
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