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Controllers
INSTALLATION 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 capable of storing macro commands. This permits an immediate
response of the source or system to a single key press. The URC-2 will send
any required number of comm
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KEYPAD DESCRIPTIONS The following are descriptions for the various keys and LED's. Sending & Learning IR Window 3-Color Status LED for IR Programming & URC-2 Battery Low Indication Source Key LED TV VCR SAT CBL Source (bank) Keys. Indicators. Light up For selecting with selected Source desired Source and blink when sending along with related DVD TNR CD AUX IR commands. function keys. POWER T/V MUTE VOL POWER, MUTE, VOL(up), T/V Function Key. VOL(down) Function Keys VOL For TV/VCR selection. (us
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Controllers 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. Batteries Battery Cover Tab Battery Cover (removed) Press in direction of Installed arrow on tab and lift up. Be sure to observe correct polaity! Back Side of URC-2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 2. Install 4 “AAA” Batteries (Alkaline recommended). Refer to Fig. 4
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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 simultaneously to leave the Program Mode (or allow it to time out by waiting 30 seconds). Refer to Fig. 7. You may now test the newly learned commands by pressi
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Controllers b) If you allow more than 30 seconds to elapse between key presses, the URC-2 will automatically leave the Sequence Status LED Mode (enters Sleep Mode). will blink Green URC-2 If this occurs, simply repeat steps 1 through 3, or go to the EDIT mode. TV VCR SAT CBL 4. Repeat step 3 for as many IR commands as you want in the DVD TNR CD AUX sequence. POWER T/V MUTE VOL Press and 5. When finished with a particular key, press the CANCEL key once. VOL Release the 1 2 3 The Status LED will
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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" (delete) some commands and rearrange your project to stay within the memory limit. SEQUENCE EDITING Long sequences (probably with some delays interspersed between commands
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Controllers 9. When stored, the Status LED will flash Amber, then go Green. You may now STEP to the next command. Status LED URC-2 will go off NOTE: You do not have to delete anything to add a new command TV VCR SAT CBL to the sequence. DVD TNR CD AUX Inserting a Delay Press CANCEL POWER T/V MUTE VOL once, then A delay may also be inserted in a similar manner. VOL Press and 1 2 3 Release the 10. Step through the sequence to a place just ahead of the command 45 6 CANCEL Key where you wish to i
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CLONING When you have finished programming and have checked all commands Programmed Unit Un-programmed Unit for proper operation, you are now able to copy (clone) the contents to COM Ports 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: UP UP URC-2's (Battery Covers Removed) 1. Using a 3' COM Port cable (optional, see your dealer) , simply plug 3' cable (optional) i
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Controllers 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 as the Xantech Smart Pad and Waterpad 3 keypads) is possible. All commands can be easily tested while still in the "virtual" stage, prior to transferring to a real URC-2. While all
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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 available on the Xantech web site at www.xantech.com. Please use them whenever possible to save time and to have cleaner operating code. BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the ba
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Controllers 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 and sensor devices in good alignment. d) Experiment with different key press times on the "teaching" remote. Usually a brief "tap" is all that is necessary. e) Be sure there are n
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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 Functions: Sequencing, Delays, Step Editing (with Insert and Delete) Sequence (macro) Capability: Commands per key limited only by memory COM Port: 3-Pin, RS232
