Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product URM-17A Keyspan
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Table of Contents 4 Changing Remote for iTunes' Settings • Overview • Accessing Keyspan Remote Software 5 Troubleshooting • When You Need More Help 6 Appendices • Frequently Asked Questio.
1 Introduction The Keyspan Remote for iTunes infrared remote can be used to control iTunes on your computer in the same convenient way that you now control a TV or VCR. Use the Remote for iTunes with MP3 players, DVD players, audio CD players, TV tuners, presentation software and more.
2 Installation Instructions Overview The Remote for iTunes can be used when it is directly connected to your computer (standard configuration) or when it is connected to your Airport Express (when you have upgraded your Remote for iTunes).
Keyspan software is necessary for this setup. Tech Note: How To Check Your Airport Express Firmware Version: Please note that you can check your Airport Express firmware version by using Apple's Airport Admin Utility . For details, please refer to your Airport Express documentation.
necessary if you are going to connect the Remote for iTunes hardware directly to your Mac or Windows computer. Turn your computer ON. When your computer starts up, place the Keyspan Remote for iTunes CD into the CD-ROM drive. MACINTOSH NOTE : When the CD icon appears on your desktop, double click on its icon to display its contents.
Attach the Keyspan USB Cable's "A" connector (rectangular connector) to the USB port on your computer or your Airport Express. TROUBLESHOOTING : STATUS LIGHTS : MAC & WINDOWS : When connecting the Remote for iTunes Receiver to your Mac or Windows computer, you should notice a red light turn on and then turn off.
If you need to uninstall the Keyspan Remote software, please follow these instructions: MACINTOSH NOTE : In the Keyspan Remote Software, select the Uninstall command from the Settings menu. This will remove all files. To finish the uninstall process, close the Keyspan Remote Software and drag the KeyspanDMR icon to the trash.
3 Using Your Remote for iTunes Overview The Remote for iTunes can be used when it is directly connected to your computer or when it is connected to your Airport Express (if your Remote for iTunes has been upgraded for AirPort Express compatibility. Contact Keyspan for details.
send a keystroke (or keystroke combination) that will result in fast forwarding through the currently playing song. The PowerPoint Map specifies a keystroke that will result in moving to the next slide.
other buttons no operation When iTunes is not running and iTunes Mode is enabled , you can control any application with the Keyspan Remote Software. The Keyspan Remote Software will then detect the active/foreground application and use that application's Map (see the How The Keyspan Remote Software Works subsection above for details).
application, or, if it is running in the background, switch to that application. Once you have your application in the foreground (aka active), the Keyspan Remote Software will detect that software and send whatever Actions have been configured in that application's Map .
• the Mapper is not running OR • you have a problem with your Remote for iTunes hardware To add a Map for an application, please read the Changing The Keyspan Remote Software Settings section later in this manual. For other problems, please read the Troubleshooting section later in this manual.
Button iTunes Action STOP Stop PLAY Play-Pause PAUSE Pause REWIND push: Rewind, release: Resume FAST FORWARD push: Fast Forward, release: Resume PREVIOUS TRACK Previous Track NEXT TRACK Next Track VOL.
4 Changing The Keyspan Remote Software Settings Overview If you want to change the Remote for iTunes' default button settings, you will need to access the Keyspan Remote Software.
This first screen shows the current state of your remote hardware and software. It also allows you stop and start the Mapper (the application that enable the Keyspan remote to work), enable/disable iTunes mode, control Remote Wakeup , change which Audio Mixer you want to control (Windows only), and access the Keyspan Map Editor.
Step 2 - Open The Keyspan Map Editor In The Keyspan Remote Software To access the Keyspan Map Editor, please do the following... MACINTOSH : Click the CONFIGURE button. WINDOWS : Click the OPEN MAP EDITOR button. This will open the Map Editor Window (Mac and Windows shown below) Keyspan Remote for iTunes Map Editor window.
In the Edit Button Action window, select the action that you want to happen when you press the selected button and what 'repeat rate' (if any) you want the action to happen when you press and hold the selected button.
between any open applications. This command is equivalent to pressing ALT+ESC on your keyboard. Mouse : This action allows you to configure a button to control the mouse cursor on your screen. You can specify a button to the mouse cursor to move UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT.
This will open a dialog window asking you to select the application that you want to map. Select the application and you will return to the Map Editor window.
6 Troubleshooting Before You Begin The Keyspan remote and receiver operate differently when directly connected to an Airport Express as opposed to when they are connected directly to your computer. Because of this, the process of troubleshooting problems is also different.
If your Keyspan Remote for iTunes Receiver's light stays on and does not turn off, you will need to disconnect the adapter/receiver and then reinstall the Keyspan Remote Software. If the Keyspan Remote for iTunes Receiver light still stays on, please contact Keyspan Technical Support for further support.
Airport Express Trouble: Basic Requirements Before troubleshooting the Keyspan hardware, you should determine if you have met all the requirements for using your Keyspan Remote for iTunes with your Airport Express. Please make sure that you have the following: iTunes 4.
If the Keyspan Remote for iTunes Receiver light does not turn on at all, or displays a different behavior, please contact Keyspan Technical Support for further support.
7 Appendices - • Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions • Status Light Behavior Description of the Remote for iTunes'' LED status lights and what they indicate • Notices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The following is a list of F requently A sked Q uestions (FAQs) about the Keyspan Remote for iTunes. We frequently update our FAQs and add them to our web site and future version of this document. For the most recent and complete version of this list, please visit the our web site at: http://www.
Question : Can I use irDA with the Keyspan Remote for iTunes? Answer : The Keyspan Remote for iTunes uses an infrared technology called tvIR. The tvIR technology is the same technology that is found in most standard television remote control units.
Status Light Behavior The Keyspan Remote for iTunes allows you to diagnose many hardware and software problems using the Remote for iTunes Receiver's status light.
Behavior : Status light never comes on when it is first connected to your USB port Behavior : Status light turns on and then the Status light blinks slowly at a steady rate. Pressing a button the remote does not have affect Status Light's behavior Behavior : Status light turns on and then turns off.
Using Other Remote Controls The Keyspan Remote for iTunes allows you to use other 3rd party remote controls when the receiver is connected to your Mac or PC (this does not work on Remote for iTunes Receiver's connected to an Airport Express).
Notices Notices United States FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, InnoSys Incorporated at 4118 Lakeside Drive Richmond, CA 94806 USA (510) 222-7717 declare under our sole responsibility that the KEYSPAN Remote for iTunes , Package URM-15T complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
CE MARK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (According to EN 45014) Manufacturer's Name and Address InnoSys Incorporated 4118 Lakeside Dr Richmond CA 94806 Declares that the product: Product Name: KEYSPAN .
Australia/New Zealand This device complies with AS/NZS 3548 Class B limits for the operation of Information Technology Equipment. Copyright This manual and the software described in it are copyrighted, with all rights reserved.
Keyspan License and Warranty Information Keyspan License Agreement This Agreement constitutes a legal agreement between you, the end user, and Keyspan, a division of InnoSys Incorporated ("Keyspan") regarding the Keyspan software accompanying this Agreement (“Software”).
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. KEYSPAN DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE OR THAT SOFTWARE DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
warranty service, please provide your name, address, telephone number, and email address. Unless you registered your ownership of the Product with KEYSPAN within 90 days of purchase, also include a copy of the bill of sale from KEYSPAN or from a KEYSPAN Authorized Reseller as proof of the date of original purchase.
Support Information Contacting Support If you require assistance with any Keyspan product, you may contact us by one of the following ways: • web/email : http://www.keyspan.com/support/ • fax : +1.510.222.0323 (Monday through Friday) • telephone : +1.
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