Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product URC-2 Xantech
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1 Controllers URC-2 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS URC-2 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROLLER INTRODUCTION The URC-2 is a highly sophisticated learning remote, capable of storing single or macro IR commands on each of 8 banks (or layers) of 48 keys.
2 URC-2 KEYPAD DESCRIPTIONS The following are descriptions for the various keys and LED's. 1 2 3 URC-2 TV VCR SA T CBL DVD TNR CD AUX POWER T/V ENTER VOL VOL CH CH PR.
3 Controllers URC-2 QUICK START Perform the following basic steps to begin using the URC-2 immediately. Installing Batteries 1. Turn the unit over and remove the battery cover. Press the cover Tab in the direction of the arrow on Tab and lift up. See Fig.
4 URC-2 b) If you allow more than 30 seconds to elapse between key presses, the URC-2 will automatically leave the Program Mode (enters Sleep Mode). If this occurs, simply repeat steps 3 through 5. 6. Pick another key and repeat steps 4 and 5 for all commands you wish the URC-2 to learn.
5 Controllers URC-2 1 2 3 URC-2 TV VCR SAT CBL DVD TNR CD AUX POWER T/V ENTER VOL VOL CH CH PR.CH MUTE 456 7 89 0 PAUSE STOP REW FF INFO EXIT SEL PLAY MENU GUIDE ABCD Status LED will blink Green Press and Release the SEQ and a Source Key simultaneously to enter the Sesquence (Macro) Mode PGM CANCEL DEL XFER SEQ DELAY EDIT STEP Fig.
6 URC-2 Exceeding Memory Limits With the large 32k memory capacity of the URC-2, it is highly unlikely that you will ever exceed the memory limit, even with large sequences. If you should exceed the limit, however, the Status and Source LED's will blink alternately Red 4 times, then go to steady Green.
7 Controllers URC-2 9. When stored, the Status LED will flash Amber, then go Green. You may now STEP to the next command. NOTE: You do not have to delete anything to add a new command to the sequence. Inserting a Delay A delay may also be inserted in a similar manner.
8 URC-2 CLONING When you have finished programming and have checked all commands for proper operation, you are now able to copy (clone) the contents to other URC-2's, if desired. This will save you the tedium of repeated programming when you want identical commands in additional URC-2's.
9 Controllers URC-2 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING WITH DD4 SOFTWARE The COM Port ( Fig. 13 ), in addition to cloning, allows the URC-2 to be programmed using Xantech's optional DD4 Dragon Drop-IR™ system, with the ease and efficiency of your Windows ® -based PC.
10 URC-2 10. Factory Learned IR Commands. Certain atypical IR commands that are not learnable, or those that operate more correctly when learned with special techniques at Xantech, plus a library of IR codes for Xantech products, are available on the CD ROM that comes with DD4.
11 Controllers URC-2 c) On some "teaching" remotes, the internal IR emitter is considerably offset from the center of the case. Also the "learning" sensor on the URC-2 is somewhat off center as well ... it is in-line with the SAT key LED.
12 URC-2 SPECIFICATIONS Memory: 32 kbytes SRAM (super cap. backed) IR Carrier Frequency: 31.25 kHz to 71.50 kHz Range: Up to 70’ (Depends on controlled equipment and local conditions) Number of .
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