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Xantech URC-2 manual

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  • Page 1

     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. Unlike most learning remotes, the bank (source) keys, in addition to selecting the desired source, are ca[...]

  • Page 2

     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.CH MUTE 45 6 7 89 0 P AUSE STOP REW FF INFO EXIT SEL PLA Y MENU GUIDE ABCD Sending & Learning IR Window 3-Color Status LED for IR Programming & Battery Low Indication[...]

  • Page 3

     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. 3 . Battery Cover Ta b Press in direction of arrow on tab and lift up. Back Side of URC-2 [...]

  • Page 4

     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. 7. When finished, press CANCEL and the active Source Key [...]

  • Page 5

     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. 8 Fig. 9 1 2[...]

  • Page 6

     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. You may then need to "off-load&q[...]

  • Page 7

     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. 10. Step through the sequence to a place just ahead of the command where you [...]

  • Page 8

     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. Refer to Fig. 13 and proceed as follows: 1. Usi[...]

  • Page 9

     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. Complete "virtual" programming of any configuration of the URC-2 (as well [...]

  • Page 10

     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. These, and the most recent updates to these files, are also availab[...]

  • Page 11

     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. You may have to experiment with lateral displacement of the remotes to get the emitter [...]

  • Page 12

     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 Keys: 48 (8 Source, 40 Function) Learning System: Direct Learning or by PC with DD4 Software (optional) (Similar to Smart Pad 3 ) Programming Function[...]