INSTALLING
BATTERIESProducts : OPTIM-8
Version : Learnable & Pre-programmed version remote control
Your URC requires 4 fresh AAA-size (LR03) batteries (alkaline batteries recommended):
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of your URC.
2. Observe the polarity of the batteries and the "+/-" marks inside the battery compartment.
3. Insert the batteries.
4. Push the battery cover back in place
Battery Low
If the indicator flash twice slowly after the keypad illumination turns off, it shows that the battery level is low. You must replace them with new batteries to ensure proper functioning.
There are 4 Device Modes ("TV", "VCR", "SAT" & "AUX") and 4 Secondary Device Modes (Shift + TV/VCR/SAT/AUX) in your URC. You may set up the URC by the following code entering or searching instructions:
Referring to the DEVICE CODE LIST, look up the 4-digit Device Code which corresponds to the brands and models of your A/V equipment. If there are more than one Device Code listed under your brand, try from the first code with the following instructions:
For example, entering your TV's code:-
1. Hold down "PWR" and "MUTE" URC together simultaneously for 2 seconds until the indicator lights up.
2. Press a desired Device Mode Key (e.g. "TV").
3. Use the number keys to enter your 4-digit Device Code. The indicator should go out immediately.
Turn on your device (e.g. TV), try the function keys on the URC. If your device (e.g. TV) responds to your invoked function correctly, you have entered the right Device Code. Otherwise, repeat the above set up instructions with the rest available Device Codes until your device (e.g. TV) responds to your invoked function, and most keys work correctly. Simply repeat the above procedures to enter the Device Codes for your VCR, SAT or CTV. (Remember to press a correct Device Mode Key in step 2 above)
NOTE : - CTV and other Device Codes can be entered into "SAT" & "AUX" modes. Just simply press "SAT" or "AUX" Device Mode key and enter your 4-digit Device Code for CTV or other devices. If the indicator flashes twice during the above procedures, a wrong Device Code has been entered. You are required to repeat step 2 to 3 again. - If you intend to operate more than 4 devices, you may enter the additional Device Codes into the 4 secondary device modes, they take any type of Device Code. See ADVANCED OPERATION - Secondary Device Mode section for entering a proper secondary device mode in step 2 above.
Suggestion : - If you cannot find a correct Device Code for your equipment, see Set up by SEARCH THROUGH THE LIBRARY section. Although your URC has permanent memory, you are recommended to jot down your Device Codes in the space provided on back label after setting up the URC correctly for future reference.
[2]Set Up by Searching Through the Library
If you cannot identify a correct Device Code for your equipment from the Device Code List, you may try our code search method:
For example: Turn on your device (e.g. TV)
1. Hold down "PWR" and "MUTE" together simultaneously for 2 seconds until the indicator lights up.
2. Press a desired Device Mode Key (e.g. "TV").
3. Enter a following corresponding Magic Search Code, and your URC is now ready to start searching.
DEVICE TYPE TV VCR SAT CTV
MAGIC SEARCH CODE 9991 9992 9993 9994
(e.g. "PWR" & "MUTE" ... "TV" ... 9991)
4. Aim your URC at the device (e.g. TV), press the "PWR" key repeatedly, slowly and patiently until the device has been turned off.
Once your device has been turned off, immediately press the same device mode key (e.g. TV) again to lock in code and the indicator should go out.
Simply repeat the above procedures to search the Device Codes for your VCR, SAT or CTV. (Remember to press a correct Device Mode Key in step 2 above)
Note : - CTV and other Device Codes can be searched and locked into "SAT" & "AUX" modes. Just simply press "SAT" or "AUX" Device Mode key in step 2 and enter an appropriate Magic Search Code for CTV or other devices - Each time you press the "PWR", the URC will skip to the next code and send out a POWER signal trying to turn off your device. - If you failed to stop pressing "PWR" in time when your device has been turned off, turn on your device again immediately. Before the indicator goes off, press "MUTE" on the URC to skip backward. Repeat the step 4 above and lock in code. - If the indicator flashes twice after your pressing of "PWR" key, you are already at the last code of the library. Press the same device mode key again to resume the URC and repeat carefully the above procedures to search again. - If you intend to operate more than 4 devices, you may search and lock in the additional Device Codes into 4 secondary device modes. See ADVANCED OPERATION - Secondary Device Mode section for entering a proper secondary device mode in step 2 above. - If the power on/off function of your device is not infra-red controlled - you need to follow steps 1 to 3 above and start searching: - * Press "PWR" and another important function key alternately until your device responses to the expected function, press the same device mode key again to lock in code. e.g. Press "PWR" & "1" alternately, or; Press "PWR" & "PLAY" alternately until the device turned off.
Your URC is factory pre-programmed to operate your TVs, VCRs, SATs & CTVs. Due to the limited number of key, some minor function may not be included. You may teach your URC with the original A/V remote to operate any excluded function by your choice.
Besides the pre-programmed devices, you may also teach your URC to operate other infrared controlled equipment and appliances, such as CD players, HiFi, air conditioners etc.
Your URC can learn and reproduce up to 120 individual commands from other remote controls. All 4 Device Modes (TV, VCR, SAT, AUX) and 4 Secondary Device Modes (Shift + TV/VCR/SAT/AUX) can be taught to operate additional commands:
For example:
1. Hold down "PWR" and "MUTE" together for 2 seconds until indicator lights up.
2. Press a desired device mode key (e.g. "TV").
3. Enter Magic Learn Code - 0000, the indicator will flash once and remain light up again. Now your URC is ready to learn commands.
4. Place your A/V remote control and your URC on a flat surface, aimed at each other 3-5cm apart. Make sure your A/V remote control is with fresh batteries.
5. Press and release a desired key on the URC you want to hold the commands. Now, the indicator will blink quickly.
6. Press and hold the corresponding key on your A/V remote control to transfer the command. The indicator will light up when receiving signal. If the indicator does not light up (remain blinking), you have to adjust and align both remotes, and try step 6 again.
7. When the indicator flashes once and lights up again, the command has been transferred successfully and you can release the key on the A/V remote control. If the indicator flashes twice, it shows error in learning process. Adjust the position of both remote controls and repeat step 5 to 7 again.
8. Repeat step 5 to 7 to transfer other signals into next function key. When you finish the whole device mode, press the same device mode key (e.g. TV) again to store your setting.
Teaching a Command into the Secondary Function
In step 5 above, press "SHIFT" followed by a corresponding key (See ADVANCED OPERATION - Secondary Function), the indicator will start to blink quickly, and the URC is ready to receive signal.
Simply repeat the above procedures to learn signals with other device modes.
Teaching a Dual Signals
If you find a learned command work for your A/V equipment only occasionally, your original remote control may contain dual signal. Try the following steps to re-program this command:
1. Follow step 1-4 of "HOW TO SET UP YOUR URC (LEARNING COMMANDS)".
2. Press and release a desired key on the URC you want to hold the command. The indicator will blink quickly.
3. Press and hold the corresponding key on your A/V remote control to transfer the command. The indicator will light up when receiving signal.
4. When the indicator flashes once and lights up again, the first signal has been transferred successfully and you can release the key on the A/V remote control.
5. Press and release the same button on the URC again. The indicator will blink quickly.
6. Press and hold the same corresponding key on your A/V remote control until the indicator of URC lights up again, the dual signal command has been transferees successfully.
7. Repeat step 2-6 of this procedure to transfer other signals if there are any.
8. When finished, press the same device mode key again to store your setting.
Warning : Entering a new pre-programmed Device Code will automatically erase and replace all learned commands in the chosen device mode.Note : - Do not attempt to learn additional commands with the device mode keys and the "SHIFT" key. They will not hold commands by themselves. - Each function key will hold one command only, a new command to be learned will automatically erase and replace the previous one. - If you have accidentally pressed an unexpected key in step 5 above, you have to wait 30 seconds until the indicator goes off and the URC will go back to normal operation. You may repeat the above procedures to setup the URC again. - If you intend to operate more than 4 equipment, You may learn and store signals with the 4 secondary device modes. See ADVANCED OPERATION -Secondary Device Mode section for entering a proper secondary device mode in step 2 above. - Signals can be taught into the secondary function of a key. See ADVANCED OPERATION section. - If the indicator flashes four times during the transference of signals, the maximum 120 commands memory bank is full, press the same device key again to resume normal operation. You have to erase the learned commands in a device mode and make room for any new signal. See WARNING above.
Normal Operation
Once you have set up the URC for your A/V equipment, it works like your original remote controls. To operate, just aim it at your equipment, press an appropriate device mode key and invoke the desired function by pressing a corresponding key on the URC. The indicator flashes during signal transmission and as confirmation of key touch.
Punch Through
Punch through allows you to operate TV's volume and mute functions without having to switch the device modes repeatedly even when your URC is in other operating modes.
ADVANCED OPERATION
Secondary Function
Symbols of secondary function are printed in different colors on the panel. To invoke a secondary function, press "SHIFT" followed by a corresponding function key.
Secondary Device Mode
If you intend to operate more than 4 equipment with your URC, you may search/enter the additional device codes, or learn the commands with the 4 secondary device modes.
Following all standard procedures in setting up the URC (See HOW TO SET UP THE URC and HOW TO LEARN ADDITIONAL COMMANDS FROM OTHER REMOTES), press "SHIFT" followed by a desired device mode key to enter a secondary device mode. All settings will be stored in the shift bank of such device mode.
To invoke functions stored inside the shift bank of a device mode, press "SHIFT" followed by the device mode key, your URC will stay on that particular operating mode.
MAINTENANCE
1. Do not expose your URC to dust, strong sun light, humidity, high temperature, or mechanical shock.
2. Do not use old and new batteries together as old batteries tend to leak.
3. Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleansers on your URC.
4. Keep the unit dust free by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.
5. Do not disassemble your URC, it contains no user-serviceable parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q. My URC does not work at all!
A. Check your A/V device, if the device's main switch is turned off, your URC could not operate your device.
A. Check whether your batteries are inserted properly and are in correct +/- marks.
A. If the batteries are low, replace the batteries, See "HOW TO LOAD BATTERIES".
Q If several Device Codes listed under the brand of my A/V device, how can I select the correct Device Code?
A. To seek the correct Device Code for your A/V device, test the code one by one until most keys work properly.
Q. My A/V equipment responds only to some of the commands.
A. You have set a code for which only some commands work properly but some do not. Try other codes until most keys work properly.
Q. My URC indicator shows error in learning commands from other A/V remote control.
A. Make sure you are putting both remotes head to head facing each other 3-5cm apart, and on a flat surface before your transfer command.
(for Model BW6050E [Remote Master 5000], you should make sure you are aiming your A/V remote control at the back of your URC)
A. Make sure the learning procedures are carried out in an environment void of direct sunlight and/or strong light.
A. Clean the IR transmission lens from your A/V remote and try again.
A. Check the batteries inside the A/V remote control. If the batteries inside the A/V remote control are weak, the URC cannot receive proper signal.
A. Make sure the distance between the A/V remote and your URC is remained the same throughout the whole learning procedures.
Q. Some learned commands in my URC do not work.
A. Those signals are not learned properly. Try to teach your URC again for those functions.
A. Check the batteries inside both A/V remote and your URC, if the batteries are weak, the URC cannot learn proper command, you have to replace batteries for proper functioning.
Last updated Feb 11 1999