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Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 2 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Device Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Programming Device Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Programming PC Control. . . . . . . . . .
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 3 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM INTRODUCTION The MediaRemote with SimpleCenter by Universal Electronics allows you to unlock the digital media on your PC to experience it in a home-theater-like setting. You can enjoy your digital content on your PC screen or on any entertainment device connected to your PC, using the included SimpleCenter PC software (see the SimpleCenter online help for more details).
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 4 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Use the illustration below to locate features on the MediaRemote with SimpleCenter and then study the Key Charts (on the next three pages) to learn how they function. To find out what type of devices can be controlled by each device key after programming, see “Device Table” on page 8.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 5 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM Key Chart Key Function Press PWR once to turn on or off a home entertainment device. If you have programmed the power macro, press and hold PWR to turn on all the devices you selected (see “Creating a Power Macro” on page 24). Press TV, PC, CBL/SAT, or AUDIO once to select a home entertainment device to control. Also see “Device Table” on page 8.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 6 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM Key Function Use the cursor keys to move the cursor in the program guide and menu screens and to navigate within the interactive service. Use OK/SELECT to choose options, PPV events, and to tune programs from the program guide. In the PC mode, use these keys to navigate SimpleCenter. See “Controlling SimpleCenter” on page 14 for details. Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower) the audio volume. Press MUTE once to turn the sound off or on.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 7 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM Key Function Use INFO to display the current channel and program information. Use MENU to display the selected device’s menu. In the CBL/SAT mode, use MENU to access the cable or satellite program guide. See “Controlling SimpleCenter” on page 14 for details on using this key in the PC mode. Use EXIT to exit out of your cable or satellite program guide. See “Controlling SimpleCenter” on page 14 for details on using this key in the PC mode.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 8 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM Key Function Use the keypad numbers (1-9, and 0) to directly tune channels (e.g., 09). Press ENTER if you had to press ENTER to send channel selections on your original remote. Press INPUT to change video sources. For amplifiers/receivers, use the keypad numbers to select inputs 1 through 10. For your PC, use the keypad to access the “browse by letter” feature.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 9 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM Device Key Controls these types of devices Any home entertainment device, depending on the code you choose. Any home entertainment device, depending on the code you choose. INSTALLING BATTERIES ❶ ❷ ❸ 1. On the back of the remote control, push the tab and lift off the battery cover. 2. Locate the two (2) enclosed AAA batteries. Match the + and - marks with those in the battery case, then insert them. 3.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 10 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM programmed to control any type of device, regardless of how it is label. However, the PC key is reserved exclusively for controlling your digital media through the Universal Electronics SimpleCenter receiver. NOTE: If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses, the remote exits programming. 1. Turn on a device and, if applicable, insert video media, (e.g., cassette or disc). NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 4 completely before proceeding.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 11 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM write down each working device code in the boxes on the following page. TV Key Code Device Type:________________ CBL/SAT Key Code Device Type:________________ AUDIO Key Code Device Type:________________ PROGRAMMING PC CONTROL MediaRemote with SimpleCenter allows you to control your digital media and access it on your PC or on your home entertainment system, via the USB receiver. The receiver connects to your PC by a USB cable.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 12 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM NOTE: You must also change the address on the SimpleCenter application. Note the PC address being used below: To change the address on the SimpleCenter application: 1. Open SimpleCenter on your PC 2. Click Settings at the top. 3. Click Theater in the Settings dialog box. 4. Select the channel number that corresponds to the channel you just programmed on your MediaRemote. 5. Click OK.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 13 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM 4. Enter the device group number (see “Device Table” on page 8) 5. Aim the remote control at the device and press PWR (or PLAY, if the device does not have a power button) once. 6. Press CH+. If the device turns off or begins playing, the remote is now programmed for the device. If the device does not respond, repeat this step until it does.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 14 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM and write down the number in the left-most TV Key Code box on page 11. NOTE: If a code digit is 0, the power key does not blink. 5. Repeat step 4 three more times for the remaining digits. Use 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit, 4 for the fourth digit, and 5 for the 5th digit. Finish writing down the code in the TV Key Code boxes on page 11. 6.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 15 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM Key Function (Music) Play/Unpause selected item (Pictures) Play/Unpause Slideshow (Movies) Play/Unpause movie. (While playing music, slideshows, or movies) Cycle through Fast Forward speeds (1x, 2x, 4x) (Music) Go to previous track (Pictures) Go to previous slide show image (Movies) Stop current movie (While playing music, slideshows, or movies) Pause the current media.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 16 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM Key Function (After selecting and playing a DVD video) Navigate to the DVD Video menu (see “DVD Video Menu Commands” on page 17) Return SimpleCenter to PC mode. (In any SimpleCenter list) Use PAGE+ (or PAGE-) to page up (or page down) through menu screens. Start SimpleTheater in full-screen mode. Enter text commands (see “Text Entry”, below). (During Browse by Letter Sequence) Delete the last character entered.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 17 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM Key 9 Available Letters/Symbols W, X, Y, Z, 9 DVD Video Menu Commands In addition, if you are in the DVD Video menu of SimpleCenter: Press this key… To… Move one selection up the DVD Video menu Move one selection down the DVD Video menu Move one item left on the DVD Video menu For more information, see the SimpleCenter online help.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 18 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM Unlocking Channel Control 1. Press and (rewind and fast forward) at the same time until the power key blinks twice. 2. Enter 9 7 3. The power key blinks twice. 3. Press CH- once. The power key will blink four times. Now the channel control keys work independently for each programmed device.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 19 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM (e.g., TV) is controlled regardless of mode. Unlocking Volume Control for a Single Device (Individual Volume Unlock) 1. Assuming Global Volume Lock is active, select a mode on the remote control that you want to unlock (e.g., CBL/SAT) and press it once. 2. Enter 9 9 3. The power key blinks twice. 3. Press VOL- once. The power key will blink four times. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each device where you want volume to be unlocked.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 20 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM 2. 3. 4. 5. Press 9 9 4. The power key blinks twice. Press the key you want to move. Press the new key that should perform the function. The power key blinks twice. Repeat until you are finished moving keys. Moving Keys to a Different Device Mode Moving keys to a different mode lets you, for example, control DVD functions (if you have programmed a DVD player onto one of the device keys) while in TV mode.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 21 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM 3. 4. Press the device key for the mode where you want moved keys restored twice. Repeat for each device you want to restore. USING LEARNING The MediaRemote with SimpleCenter includes a Learning feature so you can add functions that are unique to your home entertainment devices (e.g.,Audio Surround Mode). However, there are some considerations.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 22 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM original remote control) that you want the MediaRemote with SimpleCenter to learn. 2" Press and (rewind and fast forward) at the same timeuntil the power key blinks twice, then 9 7 5. The power key blinks twice. NOTE: If the power key displays one long flash instead, either your batteries are low, or theMediaRemote with SimpleCenter has a memory fault. In either case, the remote will not learn a new key.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 23 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and (rewind and fast forward) at the same time until the power key blinks twice, then 9 7 6. The power key blinks twice. Press a device key once (i.e., TV, CBL/SAT, or AUDIO). Press the key containing the learned function to be deleted twice. The power key blinks twice. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for another key or press OK to exit programming. Deleting All Learned Keys in a Specific Mode 1.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 24 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM keys, which may contain a different macro for each device mode) • Activate a macro by pressing and holding the key to which it is assigned for at least 1.5 seconds. Pressing a key for less time simply performs the original function. NOTE: If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses, the remote exits programming. Creating a Macro You can program a sequence of commands onto a key that will execute only in a specific mode. 1.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 25 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM Press and (rewind and fast forward) at the same time until the power key blinks twice, then 9 9 5. The power key blinks twice. 2. Press Power. 3. Enter the series of commands you want the macro to execute (up to 8 commands). 4. Press OK to save the power macro. Now, when you press and hold the Power key for about 1.5 seconds, the remote will send the series of commands you have entered.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 26 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Power key does not blink when you press a key. SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with two (2) new AAA alkaline batteries (see “Installing Batteries” on page 9). PROBLEM: Power key blinks when you press a key, but home entertainment device does not respond. SOLUTION: Make sure you are aiming the remote control at your home entertainment device and that you are within 15 feet of the device you are trying to control.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 27 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 28 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM products used for industrial or commercial purpose. The limited warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by products or services not supplied by Universal Electronics, or which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, improper maintenance, alteration, maladjustment of consumer controls, modifications, commercial use, or that is attributable to acts of God.
Media Remote Rev 1.fm Page 29 Monday, October 3, 2005 4:12 PM • For help via e-mail, contact us at: ofasupport@ueic.com • For help via phone, call our Consumer Help-Line at: (330) 405-8620 ©Copyright 2005 by Universal Electronics Inc.
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