SRC-3810/3815 Touch Screen Remote Control User Manual 031021
Preface About this manual This manual is designed to make using the SRC-3810/3815 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 2003 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introducing the SRC-3810/3815.................................. 1 SRC-3810/3815 Features ............................................................. 1 Unpacking the SRC-3810/3815 .................................................. 2 Identifying Components............................................................. 3 Chapter 2 - Getting Started............................................................. 5 Installing IR-extender ...................
Preface Using Macros .............................................................................. 27 Creating a New Macro .................................................... 28 Deleting a Macro .............................................................. 30 Viewing a Macro ............................................................... 31 Setting QUICK CHs..................................................................... 32 Setting a QUICK CH.........................................................
Chapter 1 - Introducing the SRC-3810/3815 Congratulations on your purchase of the SRC3810/3815 Touch-Screen Remote Control. The SRC3810/3815 is a digital universal remote control that is easy to use, enabling you to control all of your electronic devices equipped with an infrared (IR) remote or RF (SRC-3815) remote model with transmission IR-extender SEL-6000. The SRC-3810/3815 uses a Touch Screen panel and control buttons and is simple to use. Simply select a device and the appropriate screen appears.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual • • • • • • • • • SRC-3815 can Choose of IR (direct to device) or RF ( to IR-extender to device) signal transmission. Lost remote finder button – activates beep to locate when lost (SRC-3815 with SEL-6000 IR-extender). 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 Learns the IR codes from your existing remote controls to quickly set up devices.
Identifying Components Identifying Components Refer to the following illustration to identify the components of the SRC-3810/3815. Infrared Eye: point the infrared eye at the device you want to operate. Light Sensor: detects ambient light to automatically set the LCD panel backlight. QUICK CH: enables you to group channel types for easy access. LCD: backlit LCD emulates the hard key controls, and provides a user interface for the SRC-3810/3815.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual For SRC-3815 Remote Control IR Out jack – Connect the IR blaster cable to this jack to operate a specific device. IR-extender address setting – Set the RF address of the IRextender by selecting and address number between 0 ~ 9. AC adapter – Plug AC adapter into jack and then into AC outlet. Remote Locator Button – Press locator button to call remote control to make beep signal and locate the remote. (Only for SRC-3815) Infrared Emitter – Sends IR signal, aim at equipment.
Chapter 2 - Getting Started This chapter provides you with the information to quickly get using the SRC-3810/3815. Installing IR-extender 1. Plug in AC adapter into AC adapter jack on IR-extender and into AC wall outlet. 2. Set address code. 3. Position IR-extender so that it is aimed at equipment. Use IR blaster cable for equipment out of directional range. Installing Batteries The SRC-3810/3815 operates on four AAA Alkaline batteries (not included).
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Battery full Battery half full Battery low Figure 2: The Battery Icon When the batteries are almost depleted, the battery low icon appears. When the battery low icon appears, you are not allowed to enter setup mode. Battery Tips and Precautions • • • • • • • • 6 Immediately replace the batteries when the battery low icon appears. The SRC-3810/3815 will not lose programmed data when batteries are replaced, but will reset the time. Always use fresh batteries.
About the Touch Screen About the Touch Screen The Touch Screen reduces the number of buttons by changing its configuration for each device selected. In this way, the Touch Screen provides 672 buttons (16 devices x 2 pages x 21 buttons per page). Turning the Touch Screen On Touch the screen to activate it. It will turn itself off after the user-defined power down time period. (To change the time, see Setting the Power Down Time on page 38.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Touch Screen Buttons The Touch Screen buttons enable you to operate the SRC-3810/3815 and your external devices. Use these buttons to program codes from your existing remotes, control your devices, and set up command sequences called macros. You will hear a beep when you press a button. To activate or deactivate the beep, see Setting the Beep Signal on page 39. The SRC-3810/3815 turns itself off after a user specified time.
Entering the Setup Menus Figure 3: Entering the Setup Menus When the battery low icon appears or you are in QUICK CH mode, you are not allowed to enter setup mode. Navigating the Setup Menus While in the setup menus, press and on the Touch Screen to scroll up and down through the menus and settings. Press and to scroll left and right through menus and settings. Press or to confirm settings, and press to exit a menu.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual The fallowing illustration shows the setup menu tree: Figure 5: Setup Menu Hierarchy The following chapter describes each menu.
Chapter 3 - Setting Up the SRC-3810/3815 Before the SRC-3810/3815 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. This chapter guides you through the Touch Screen layout and SRC-3810/3815 setup procedure. Before continuing, refer to Navigating the Setup Menus on page 9 to learn how to navigate the menus.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual 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.
Device Menu You are prompted to select an attribute for the new device. 5. 6. or to select a Press device whose attributes will be loaded to the new device. to confirm the Press entry. Re-Labeling Devices Follow these instructions to edit a device label. 1. Press or to select Relabel. 2. 3. . Press Press the device key you want to relabel (for example TV).
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual 4. Edit the device label: • Press or to scroll through the characters (from A-Z, 0-9, and the space key). 5. or Note: Press and hold to quickly scroll through the characters. or to move to • Press the previous or next character. When selected, the character blinks. to confirm the • Press entry. Press to exit to the device menu. ADDR Setting RF Address ( SRC-3815) Each device button (TV, VCR, DVD etc.) can be set to operate on either IR or RF frequencies.
Device Menu an IR signal to the desired device. Both the device and the IR-extender must be set to the same RF address to operate properly. To set the RF address: 1. Press or to select RF ADDR 2. Press Ok 3. Select either IR to operate in the IR mode or an RF address (0-9) for the IR-extender. 4. If an RF address is selected on the SRC-3815, set the IRextender (SEL-6000) to the same RF address by adjusting the ADDRESS wheel on the rear panel as needed (0~9).
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual 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. Press to delete the device. You are prompted to confirm the deletion. Press to confirm the deletion. Press EXIT to cancel the deletion. to exit the setup Press menu. 5. 6.
Code Menu Code Menu Enter the setup menus, scroll to Code and press enter the code menu. In the code menu, press to scroll through the code menu options: to and • Pre-Code: use this method to automatically configure all buttons on the SRC-3810/3815 for use with a specific manufacture model number. This feature is the fastest way to program the SRC-3810/3815 but requires that your device be located in the Pre-programmed Code List that was bundled with the SRC-3810/3815.
SRC-38 SERIES 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 SRC3810/3815 to control. 2. Select the device (for example TV). 3. Check the preprogrammed code list that was bundled with the SRC-3810/3815 for the four-digit code number of your device. If no code is displayed, that means this device has no pre-code.
Code Menu Note: Some codes are designed to operate more than one model. It may take several tries to find the code that works with your unit. 6. to confirm the selection and save the settings or Press click 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.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Using Code Learning Mode Follow these instructions to enable the SRC-3810/3815 to detect and learn a remote control's configuration. Before Using the Learning Function Before you start using the SRC-3810/3815's learning function, please heed the following precautions: • • Not all infrared codes are learnable by the SRC3810/3815.
Code Menu 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-3810/3815’s learning eye, which is located at the bottom of the unit. 1. 2. 3. Press or to select Learn. . Press Point the target device's remote control’s infrared eye at the SRC3810/3815 learning eye located at the bottom of the unit (see Figure 1: Front View, Page3) and keep apart between 2~4 inches (5~10cm). 4.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Erasing Key Codes Follow these instructions to delete either SRC3810/3815 key codes. 1. Press 2. 3. del key. . Press Select the device whose key code you want to delete (for example TV). 4. 5. 6. 22 or to select Select the key corresponding to the code that you want to delete. The SRC-3810/3815 screen displays an OK message if the code was successfully deleted. Press to toggle between hard key and soft key displays. Press the device buttons to select a different device.
Code Menu Erasing Device Codes Follow these instructions to delete a device code from the SRC-3810/3815. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press or to select del bank. Press OK. Select the device whose codes you want to delete (for example TV). to scroll between Press device pages. Press to delete the device codes. You are prompted to confirm the deletion. to confirm the Press deletion or EXIT to cancel.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Debugging Device Codes Use this procedure if the SRC-3810/3815 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 47 for more info) to upload the unrecognized codes to your personal computer and then email them to SUNWAVE for analysis.
Code Menu 1. Press or to select debug. 2. 3. 4. . Press Point the target device's remote control’s infrared eye at the SRC-3810/3815 learning eye located at the bottom of the unit (see Figure 1: Front View, Page3) and keep apart between 2~4 inches (5~10cm). Select a device (for example TV). The SRC-3810/3815 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.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual LCD Layout The layout edit mode enables you to customize the SRC-3810/3815's Touch Screen display to match your existing remote controls. 1. Press or to select layout. 2. 3. . 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. 26 Press to display available icons for the page of LCD display.
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. Remember, however, assigning a macro eliminates the button's original function. You cannot assign a macro to any of the eight Device keys, the page/date key, the backlight key, and the macro key, or the three QUICK CH keys.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual 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 or code stored in it, the new macro will replace the old macro. 4. Press the key or button sequence that you want to record. 5.
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. 1. Press the TV device button 2. Press the TV power button 3. Press the TV/Video key 4. Press the DVD device button 5. Press the DVD power button 6.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Deleting a Macro Follow these steps to delete a macro: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 30 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.
Using Macros 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, press to exit this menu.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Setting QUICK CHs The SRC-3810/3815 enables you to classify channels into groups making it easier to locate all the programs on every device. Enter the setup menus, scroll to QUICK CH and press to enter the QUICK CH menu.
Setting QUICK CHs 4. 5. 6. 7. Enter the QUICK CH number (e.g., 12). Note: You can only use buttons number 0-9, +10, and Enter to enter the QUICK CH. Select the QUICK CH (e.g., News). Repeat steps 4 ~ 5 to continue adding QUICK CHs. to exit to the setup Press menu. Deleting a QUICK CH Follow these steps to delete a QUICK CH: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press or to select delete. Press . Press the device key whose QUICK CH you want to delete (for example TV).
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Relabeling a QUICK CH This option enables you to edit the QUICK CH label on the LCD. Follow these steps to edit a QUICK CH: 1. Press or to select relabel. 2. 3. Press . Press the QUICK CH that you want to relabel (e.g., News). 4. Edit the QUICK CH. The name of the QUICK CH can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters: • Press or to scroll through the characters (from A-Z, 0-9, and the space key). Note: Press and hold or to quickly scroll through the characters.
Using the Transmission Feature After you have set up the QUICK CH, press any QUICK CH (e.g., “NEWS”) to open the QUICK CH screen. Using the CH+ and CH- to scroll through all channels stored in this QUICK CH . Press that QUICK CH (e.g., “NEWS”) again to exit the QUICK CH screen. Using the Transmission Feature The SRC-3810/3815 can transmit data to a PC with the optional USB-UART cable. You can download firmware upgrades from the Internet or transfer configuration data.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual 2. Press to begin transmission. During the transmission, the LCD displays blank keys as shown in the illustration. When the transmission is completed, OK is displayed on the LCD. If there is an error in transmitting the data, ERROR is displayed. Miscellaneous Menus Enter the setup menus, scroll to Other and press to and to scroll through the enter this menu.
Miscellaneous Menus 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) or to Note: Press and hold quickly scroll through the characters. or to cycle between Press 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.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Setting the Power Down Time Press Press 3. Press or to select the time that will elapse before the SRC3810/3815 turns off. Note: The power down time can be set from 01 ~ 90 minutes at 1minute increments. Press to confirm the setting. 4. or . to select power. 1. 2. Setting the Backlight On Time 1. Press or to select backlit. 2. Press 3. Press or to select the time that the backlight stays on after pressing a key or button.
Miscellaneous Menus 5. Press or to set the light sensor sensitivity manually or press to automatically detect the ambient light brightness. Note: The light sensor levels are 0 ~ 16. 6. Press setting. to confirm the 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. Press to exit.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Checking the Version Number 1. Press or to select version. . 2. Press 3. Press or to view the program and pre-programmed (pre-code) version numbers. Press to exit. 4. Resetting the SRC-3810/3815 to Factory Defaults This item enables you to set the SRC-3810/3815 back to the factory default configuration. All macros and user-defined keys are erased when resetting the SRC-3810/3815 to factory defaults.
Resetting the SRC-3810/3815 to Factory Defaults Press Press 3. You are prompted to confirm the reset. to confirm the reset Press or press to exit. 4. or . to select Reset. 1. 2.
Chapter 4 - Controlling Devices The SRC-3810/3815 is designed to be simple and straightforward to operate. This chapter explains how to use the SRC-3810/3815 to control all your devices. This Chapter assumes you have already setup the SRC-3810/3815 and assigned Infrared codes to different buttons. See Chapter 3 - Setting Up the SRC-3810/3815 on page 11 for more information on assigning codes. Selecting a Device to Control Press one of the eight device buttons to pick the device.
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: 1. Press the device button. 2. Press the macro button. The assigned macro keys are displayed for the device.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual Using the QUICK CH Buttons For information on setting up the QUICK CH buttons, refer to Setting QUICK CHs on page 32. 1. Press the device button that corresponds to the QUICK CH you want to use (for example, TV). 2. Press the QUICK CH button. The selected classification is displayed with the device. or to scroll 3. Press through the QUICK CHs you assigned to this classification (refer to Setting QUICK CHs on page 32). 4.
Controlling Devices Controlling Devices 1. Make sure the SRC-3810/3815 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. This is to prevent accidentally pressing the VCR record button and overwriting a tape.
Appendix A - Specifications Model SRC-3810/3815 Dimensions (W x H x D): 2.4 x 8.3 x 1.0 inches (6.0 x 21.0 x 2.5 cm) Weight (without Batteries): 5.3 oz (150g) Device Number: 16 devices LCD Screen (W x H): 1.6 x 3.6 inches (4.0 x 9.
Appendix B - Accessories SLC–2080 USB cable Transmit wire The SLC–2080 is an optional link cable that enables transmission of system setup to a personal computer or another SRC-3810/3815. With the RemoteComm software enables user to customize the remote control, create macros and timers. With the Upgrade Tools enables user to upgrade program and Preprogrammed code. ● Upgrade Memory: Memory include Preprogrammed code & User’s setup data.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual IR Blaster Cable – SRC-IR -( for SRC-3815 ) The IR Blaster Cable is an optional 6 ft. cable with an IR emitter on one end that enables the IR-extender to send signals to a device that would not be within its normal directional range. A device can be operated by aiming the cable at the device or placing it directly onto the device.
Troubleshooting Tables 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 5). Check that the batteries are properly installed. The SRC-3810/3815 doesn’t operate a device. Make sure that the desired device screen on the SRC-3810/3815 LCD panel has been selected. Move closer to the device.
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual The SRC-3810/3815 doesn’t operate a device. In RF mode: Make sure the SEL-6000 IR-extender is aimed at desired equipment. Make sure RF Address on IR-extender matches settings in SRC-3815. You cannot operate a device even after teaching the device using the learning function. Make sure that your SRC-3810/3815 has correctly “learned” device's remote control code. (page 21). Delete the device data from the SRC3810/3815 and carry out the learning function again (page 20).
Troubleshooting Tables Macro does not work. Be sure to aim the SRC-3810/3815 at the devices while the macro commands are being sent. Macro was not properly set up. Repeat macro set-up procedure (page 27). IR LEARNING is not successful. Replace batteries in the SRC-3810/3815 and the remote you are trying to configure. Keep distance between remotes to about 2~4 inches. Do not learn near an incandescent lamp. Memory capacity is full (48 keys for each of 16 models).
SRC-38 SERIES User’s Manual One or more devices do not respond in RF mode. When operating properly, the red LED light on the front of the IR-extender will blink while sending or receiving signals. To test IR-extender: 1. Press Remote Locator button. 2. Use remote in RF mode. LED should blink during each test. RF addresses for device(s) and IRextender may not set to the same setting. Check setting on each and reset of needed. Check to make sure SRC-3815 is set to operate in RF mode.
