B.O.S.S.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL • Introduction • Remote keys 6 8 DEVICE SELECTION • Main Modes • Spa Mode • TV Mode • Compact Disc/Radio • DVD/Video Mode 10 10 10 10 10 STATUS MONITOR WINDOW • Reception Bar • Status LED 11 11 SPA MODE • Starting Pump 1 • Starting Pump 2 • Turning Light On • Quiet Mode 12 13 14 15 SPA SETUP MENU • Setting Time 16 Coast Spas 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CON’T.) • Set Point • Temperature Units • Filter Cycle • Economy Cycle • Lock/Unlock RADIO/CD MODE • On/Source • Volume +/• AM/FM • Seek/Skip DVD/VIDEO MODE • Power On • Play/Stop • Pause • Volume +/• Menu • Language • Subtitles • Navigation Icon • Skip Previous/Next • Zoom • Rewind • Forward 2 17 17 18 20 22 23 23 23 23 24 24, 26 24, 26 24 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 Buoyant Operating Spa System (B.O.S.S.
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CON’T.
IMPORTANT! Prior to using the B.O.S.S. remote for the first time, put it on charge for 24 hours. To charge the remote, simply insert it into its base (B.O.S.S. base unit). OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES TO USERS : FCC and Industry Canada Regulations to use Gecko in.K702 (B.O.S.S. handheld remote) and in.terface.601 (B.O.S.S. base unit) RF communication devices: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada RSS210, issue 5 for 915 MHz.
ADDENDUM IMPORTANT! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gecko Électronique Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Information to Users: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
GENERAL The B.O.S.S. handheld remote can control the following devices: • Spa • Audio equipment (CD, Tuner) • Video equipment (TV, VCR and DVD) Congratulations! You own the industry’s best remote control. Your control is waterproof and designed to provide hours and hours of trouble-free usage. For best results, please remove the control from the water when the spa is not in use. Prolonged exposure to the hot water in your spa may create humidity built-up inside your control.
GENERAL Remote keys Multifunction keys Each of these four keys helps you to select and/or execute the indicated function (pointed by the arrows) displayed on the screen in any given window. In this way, the task performed by a given multifunction key will vary depending on the menu or window.
GENERAL Quick keys These four keys allow rapid access to the following functions: Pump 1, Pump 2, Light and Quiet mode. Starting Pump 1 & Pump 2 • Press Pump 1 or Pump 2 Quick keys to turn Pump 1 or 2 on. • Select Pump 1 or Pump 2 Quick keys repeatedly to control Pump 1or 2. The corresponding pump icon becomes animated in the monitor window when Pump 1 or 2 is running. A built-in timer turns Pump 1 or pump 2 off after a certain period of time unless manually deactivated first.
GENERAL B.O.S.S. base unit The B.O.S.S. base unit has been conveniently designed to act as receiver-transmitter device as well as a battery charging unit for the B.O.S.S. handheld remote control. The B.O.S.S. base unit features the following: • Built-in IR receiver and RF transmitter. • Automatic recharge of the Ni-MH batteries used by the handheld remote. • Waterproof.
DEVICE SELECTION Main Modes These four main menus allow access and control of the main devices controlled by this remote (to view the Device Selection window, simply press the Home key). Spa Mode This menu allows the control of the pumps and light as well as the activation of diverse programming modes. Various icons become animated to let you know present spa status. TV Mode This menu allows you to activate and control TV functions.
STATUS WINDOW The spa monitor window is a graphical interface that allows visualization at a distance of actual water temperature, the time of day and to easily monitor the state of the pumps and light. When you activate any pump or the light, its respective icon (displayed on the lower part of the screen) becomes animated.
SPA MODE This menu allows control of the pumps and spa light, as well as the activation of the Quiet mode. As a great feedback feature every time a pump or the light is on, its icon becomes animated on the Spa monitor window to visualize present status of each of these outputs. Furthermore if you like to stop all motor activity at once you may do so by activating the Quiet mode (see Quiet mode section). Starting Pump 1 • • • • Press Home key to display the Device Selection window.
SPA MODE Starting Pump 2 • • • • Press Home key to display the Device Selection window. Select Spa to view Spa menu. Select Pump 2 to turn Pump 2 on. Select Pump 2 repeatedly to control Pump 2. As a feedback feature, the pump icon becomes animated when Pump 2 is running. A built-in timer turns Pump 2 off after a certain period of time unless manually deactivated first. Pump 2 icon For your convenience, this function is also available, through the Pump 2 Quick key (see page 7).
SPA MODE Turning Spa Light On Light icon To control the spa's variable intensity light or fiber lighting with your remote control: • • • • Press Home key to display the Device Selection window. Select Spa to view Spa menu. Select Light to turn light on. Select Light repeatedly to control light intensity. As a feedback feature, the light icon becomes animated when light is on. A built-in timer turns light off after a certain period of time, unless manually deactivated first.
SPA MODE Quiet Mode When this feature is activated it allows you to stop both pumps at the same time by a simple click of a button! (light, audio and TV features will remain active). • Press Home key for the Device Selection window to show. • Select Spa to view Spa menu. • Select Quiet to activate this mode. The Quiet mode icon flashes when this mode is on. Quiet icon Should you press any (pump) keys when Quiet mode is on, a message will be displayed.
SPA SETUP MENU This mode features user-friendly submenus that allow time setting, regulation of water temperature, temperature display unit setting, Filter cycle programming, as well as Economy mode setting and visualization of spa status. Setting Time To set the time in your spa with your remote control: • Press Home key for the Device Selection window to show. • Select Spa to access the spa menu. • Press Esc/Next key to view spa parameters. • Select Clock icon to view time options.
SPA SETUP MENU Setting Set point & Temperature Units To regulate water temperature with your remote: • Press Home key for the Device Selection window to show. • Select Spa to access the spa menu. • Press Esc/Next to view spa parameters. • Select Temp icon to access Temperature options. • Select ˚C ˚F to toggle between ˚C (Celsius) and ˚F (Fahreheit) and vice versa. • Use +/- to increase or decrease water temperature by 1-degree increments. • Select Accept to confirm choice.
SPA SETUP MENU Filter Cycle You can program two filter cycles per day (cycle 1 and cycle 2). A filter cycle consists in the activation of all pumps for one minute, then Pump 1 runs at low speed for the preprogrammed number of hours. To set the filter cycles, you must enter two parameters: the start time and the duration. • Press Home key for the Device Selection window to show. • Select Spa to access the spa menu. • Press Esc/Next key twice to view Spa modes.
SPA SETUP MENU • • • • Select Start time to choose filtering start time (hour). Use +/- to set the hour. Select Accept to confirm choice. Answer Yes to the question "Are you sure?" to apply changes or simply press Cancel to go back to Spa menu without saving any changes. Use the same procedure to set filter cycle duration in hours. If the operation has been successful the display will revert to main Spa Setup window.
SPA SETUP MENU Economy Cycle The Economy mode allows you to lower the temperature set point of the spa by 20˚F (11˚C) during a certain period of the day. When in Economy mode, the "Economy Mode" message is displayed on the status window. To program the Economy mode, you must enter two parameters: the start time and the duration. • Press Home key for the Device Selection window to show. • Select Spa to access the spa menu. • Press Esc/Next key twice to view Spa mode. • Use Economy to view options.
SPA SETUP MENU • • • • • Press on Start time to choose Economy start time (hour). Use Hours to select option. Use +/- to set the hour. Select Accept to confirm choice. Answer Yes to the question "Are you sure?" to apply changes or simply press Cancel to go back to Spa menu without saving any changes. Repeat operation to set the duration of the Economy cycle in hours. If the Economy cycle is not required, the duration must be set to "0".
SPA SETUP MENU Lock/Unlock This function allows you to prevent unauthorized parameter setting of the unit. The basic functions of the spa remain accessible (pump and light outputs) but it will be impossible to change temperature Set Point, to override Economy, Filter and Quiet modes or to set the time. Furthermore, if you try to activate any of those functions while the system is locked a message will prompt you to unlock the system first. When the unit is locked, the "Lock" icon flashes on screen.
RADIO/CD MODE This selection allows you to play the radio or choose another audio source (Tuner, CD, Aux). On/Source, Volume +/• Press Home key for the Device Selection window to show. • Select Compact Disc/Radio to view Audio options. • Use On to choose audio source. • Use +/- to increase/decrease volume. • Select Off to turn Radio or CD off. AM/FM, Seek/Skip • Press Next key to view more Radio/CD options. • Select AM/FM to choose radio band.
DVD/VIDEO MODE Five windows or menus are available in this mode, they allow you to execute the most commonly used DVD or Video commands. Power On, Volume +/• Press Home key for the Device Selection window to show. • Select Power to turn DVD/Video On/Off. • Use +/- to increase/decrease DVD/Video volume. Play/Stop, Next, Previous • • • • • 24 Press Next key to set DVD/Video volume. Select DVD/Video to select DVD or Video mode. Select Play to start playing DVD/Video. Select Stop to stop playing DVD/Video.
DVD/VIDEO MODE Menu, Language, Subtitles, Navigation Icon • Press Next key again to access the next window menu. • Use Menu to scroll DVD Menu (displayed on TV screen). • Use Language to select DVD/Video language (English/ French). • Select Navigation icon to navigate among the various options available on the DVD. Navigation icon • Use Up/Down and then Enter to view options. • Use Up o r Down arrows to navigate vertically through the various DVD/Video menus.
DVD/VIDEO MODE Pause, Play, Rewind, Forward • Press Next key again to access the last DVD/Video menu, the choices are self-explanatory. • Select Pause to pause DVD/Video. • Select Play to start playing DVD/Video. • Select Rewind to skip backwards DVD/Video. • Select Forward to skip forward DVD/Video. 26 Buoyant Operating Spa System (B.O.S.S.
TV MODE The most commonly used TV commands are available through this mode. Power On, Channels Up/Down • Press Home key for the Device Selection window to show. • Select TV to select TV mode. • Select Power to turn TV On/Off. • Use +/- to skip to next or previous channel. Volume • Press Next key to set TV volume options. • Use +/- to increase/decrease TV volume.
TV MODE TV Inputs Options • Press repeatedly TV Input to select between the following TV input options. • Use S-Video to select S-video input signal. • Use PC to select PC input signal. • Use TV to select TV input signal. • Use Video to select video input signal. Note: visualize options on TV screen. 28 Buoyant Operating Spa System (B.O.S.S.
REMOTE SETUP MODE In this mode it’s possible to configure several of the remote's parameters such as: language, sleep mode, auto shut off delay as well as enabling display's backlight and contrast. Selecting language • Press Home key to display the Device Selection window. • Press Next key to select device set up option. • Select Options from the menu to view displayed options window.
REMOTE SETUP MODE Setting Language • Select Language. • Using the corresponding multifunction key select the language of your choice. • Select Accept to confirm choice. • Answer Yes to the question "Are you sure?" to apply changes or simply press Cancel to go back to Spa menu without saving any changes. 30 Buoyant Operating Spa System (B.O.S.S.
REMOTE SETUP MODE Display Setup • Press Home key to display the Device Selection window. • Press Next key to select device set up option. • Select Options from the menu to view displayed options window • Use Display to select displayed settings. • Press and hold +/- to adjust contrast. • Use R (reverse) if you like to reverse the display. • Select Accept to confirm choice. • Answer Yes to the question "Are you sure?" to apply changes or simply press Cancel to go back to device set up options window.
REMOTE SETUP MODE Backlight • Press Home key to display the Device Selection window. • Press Next key to select device set up option. • Select Options from the menu to view displayed options window. • Select Backlight to view its options. • Choose backlight On/Off. • Select Accept to confirm choice. • Answer Yes to the question "Are you sure?" to apply changes or simply press Cancel to go back to back to device set up options window. 32 Buoyant Operating Spa System (B.O.S.S.
REMOTE SETUP MODE Auto-Off Mode In order to preserve battery life you may select the delay for the display to turn itself off automatically. In this mode, you may select auto-switch off after 10, 20 seconds or after one minute of inactivity. Briefly press on any key for the display to awaken at the last window accessed. • Press Home key to display the Device Selection window. • Press Next key to select device set up option.
REMOTE SETUP MODE Sleep Mode Activating this power saving feature is recommended when the spa is stored away or not in use for prolonged periods of time to maximize battery life. • • • • Press Home key to display the Device Selection window. Press Next key to select device set up option. Press Options from the menu. Press Next key again and select Sleep mode.
REMOTE SETUP MODE Charging the batteries The B.O.S.S. handheld remote uses Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Prior to using the B.O.S.S. remote for the first time, put it on charge for 24 hours. To charge the remote, simply insert it into its base (B.O.S.S. base unit). An animated icon on the display will indicate that the battery is being charged. At the end of the charge cycle, the battery icon will stop being animated and indicates a fully charged battery.
HIERARCHY Legend 36 Buoyant Operating Spa System (B.O.S.S.
HIERARCHY Time & Temp.
HIERARCHY Filter & Economy Settings Legend 38 Buoyant Operating Spa System (B.O.S.S.
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