VRC8DP Universal Learning Remote Control User Manual CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRODUCT LEGEND INSTALLING BATTERIES SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL - REALTIME / DATE / MONTH / YEAR / WEEKDAY SETTING - LEARN MODE - SPECIAL MULTI-CODE LEARNING KEYS - KEY-NAME EDITING - EDITING OF STORAGE KEY NAMES - TABLE OF CHARACTERS - RENAMING SPECIAL MULTI-CODE KEYS - KEY NAMES : PAGE SELECTION - MACRO SETTING - SETTING A MACRO WITH A MULTI-CODE KEY - USING THE TIMER WITH BUZZER OR MACRO - SLEEP FUNCTION OPERATING THE REMOTE CO
INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying the VRC8DP Universal Learning Remote Control. We are convinced that this powerful & flexible unit is able to incorporate the functions of all your infrared remote controls. The unit is very user-friendly thanks to its unique design. The main function keys are located on the upper portion and a sliding cover hides the sub-function keys. The VRC8DP provides memory banks for 10 devices, each device disposing of a max. of 47 storage keys (including 6 special multi-code keys).
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A. INFRARED WINDOW B. LIGHT SENSOR C. DISPLAY (LCD) D. DEVICE BUTTONS E. STORAGE BUTTONS F. SPECIAL MULTI-CODE BUTTONS G. MACRO BUTTON H. EDIT BUTTON I. ON/OFF TIMER BUTTON J. TIME/DATE BUTTON K. SLEEP BUTTON L. LEARN BUTTON M. CLEAR BUTTON N. KEY NAME LOCATION BUTTON / LANGUAGE BUTTON O. TONE BUTTON P. RESET BUTTON Q. FLIPPING COVER INSTALLING BATTERIES (1) Remove the battery cover. (2) Insert 4 (AAA) batteries. Please observe the polarity. (3) Closing the battery cover should produce an audible click.
SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL REALTIME / DATE / MONTH / YEAR / WEEKDAY SETTING (1) Press the EDIT key (key "H") and then the TIME / DATE key (key "J") to enter the current time. (2) Use the following procedure to set the time : Press and hold the up or down button to choose either the 12- or 24- hour display. Press the up or down button to reach the desired value. Press the left button to return to the previous step. Press the right button to proceed to the next step.
LEARN MODE The VRC8DP is equipped with memory banks for 10 devices. Each device can hold a max. of 41 single data (code) keys and 6 special multi-code keys. It also enables the user to store the codes for multiple original remotes under 1 single device. When a storage key is pressed, the display will show EMPTY if it does not contain any data. The introduction of a new code will erase the current code for that particular storage key.
If the LCD displays "ERROR" : make sure you have executed the procedure correctly and then repeat step 3. If the LCD displays "NO DATA", this means that no data were received from the original remote. Verify whether the keys of the original remote function properly and make sure that the two remotes are "head-tohead". Repeat step 3. 5. Exit the learn mode : Press the LEARN button or wait at least 15 seconds before pressing the next key.
LEARNING STEPS : (1) Follow the previous learning steps. (2) When the learning sequence is completed, press the same multi-code key again and repeat step 3 to install the second function to be memorised (max.5). The device is ready to learn the second code. REMARK : If more than one code in a multi-code sequence needs to be changed, the user will have to programme all 5 codes again. KEY NAME EDITING The LCD will display the default name of any device or storage key that is pressed.
(3) The first digit of the key name will flash. Press the up or down button to locate the desired character. Press the left or right button to select the various digits. Press the button marked "C" to clear a particular position or leave an open space. After editing, the key names will automatically appear in the centre of the display during operation. (4) Exit edit mode : press the EDIT button or wait longer than 15 seconds before pressing the next key.
RENAMING SPECIAL MULTI-CODE KEYS (1) Press the EDIT button and subsequently press the desired special multi-code button once (e.g. S1). (2) Use STEP 3 of "Editing of Storage Key Names" in order to select the character or number in question. (3) When the last character has been entered : press the same special multi-code button again to edit the key name in memory location n°2, etc. (max. 5 memory locations). (4) Press the EDIT button to return to the realtime mode when you are done.
Select button 0-9 or device button. Step 5:Press the POWER button. Step 1:Press the TV button. Step 6:Press the OPEN button. Step 2:Press the POWER button. Step 7:Press the AV button. Step 3:Press the TV / VIDEO button. Step 8:Press the POWER button & hold for 5 sec. (displayed delay time is "05"). Step 4:Press the LD button. Step 9:Press the AUDIO MODE button Press the LEARN button to return to the realtime mode.
USING THE TIMER WITH BUZZER OR MACRO The timer will stand you in good stead. The buzzer can remind the user of e.g. an appointment. The timer can even be used to initiate a certain macro that will activate the desired A/V system. The timer has a max. range of 24 hours. (1) Press EDIT and then the ON/OFF TIMER button to initiate the timer mode. The alarm symbol appears on your screen. (2) Use the up/ down button to install the desired time …and the left/ right button to select hours or minutes.
SLEEP FUNCTION The SLEEP function can only switch the device off (POWER off) after 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. When the sleep time has elapsed, the unit will automatically transmit the power-off code of the device mentioned on the lower half of the LCD. SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER The TV will be deactivated in 15 minutes. Press the SLEEP button once to activate the sleep timer for 15 minutes. Each additional press will add 15 min. to the timer.
IMPORTANT : When MACRO is pressed, the user should place the unit head-to-head with the selected A/V systems. OTHER FUNCTIONS CLEARING STORED DATA When CLEAR is pressed, the LCD will show "CLEAR ?". There are 3 ways of clearing stored data. (a) Clearing a device bank - press a device button to clear all data for a particular device. (b) Clearing a storage key - press a storage button to clear the memory of that key.
KEY AND LCD BACK LIGHTING The VRC8DP is equipped with an automatic light sensing function. When it is (getting) dark, the back light of the keys and the LCD will come on for 6 seconds whenever the pad is used. BATTERY-LOW DETECTION Replace the batteries when the battery-low symbol is displayed. Battery-low symbol stays lit --- tells the user that the batteries are low and need to be replaced.
