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REVOLUTION 200 Setup Guide Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 What’s in the Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REVOLUTION 200 Setup Guide Everything you need to start using your new remote: • What’s in the Box • Installing the REVOLUTION Remote Control Setup Wizard • How to Assign Devices • How to Set Up Activities • How to Set Up Favorites • How to Set Up Lighting Overview Goal of this section: to become familiar with your remote.
Installing Batteries The REVOLUTION uses 4 AAA batteries. To put batteries in your remote, follow these instructions. 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote by pressing on the latch. 2. Install 4 AAA batteries in the battery bay, following the diagram inside. Getting Started with the REVOLUTION Installing the REVOLUTION Remote Control Setup Wizard Goal of this section: set up the advanced features on your remote using the Setup Wizard.
Minimum software requirements: • Operating system: Windows XP (Service Pack 3 and later), Windows Vista, Windows 7 (Windows 2000 not supported) • Web browser: Internet Explorer 7.0 or later Installing the REVOLUTION Remote Control Setup Wizard To begin setting up your remote, install the software and follow these instructions. If your CD does not start the install process automatically… 1. Open the CD as a folder on your desktop. 2. Double-click the icon shown above.
Connecting Your Remote Connect the remote to your computer, using the USB cable that came with it. Check that your remote is connected. See the green arrow icon in the status bar of your PC. What to do if this error message appears… Change the ActiveX settings in your browser to enable the Setup Wizard to work: 1. Click “OK” in the dialog box pictured above. 2. Find the pale yellow bar across the top of the page, as shown below. 3.
Once your remote is connected… Check the option “Start a new setup” and click the Start button. Next, the “Set up Devices” screen appears. It gives you an overview of the steps to entering your home entertainment system’s components. Once you finish the steps for each component, signal the Wizard to transfer this information to your remote. Click the “Next” button to begin the process.
In Step #1 of “Set up Devices,” roll your cursor over any icon, and a list of the relevant devices appears on the right. As you choose the types of components, the Wizard estimates how much time you need to complete setup (see “Tips and Information” as circled in red below). Make all your selections, and click the “Next” button.
In Step #2, you set up your TV. Enter a name that’s descriptive and easy for you to remember. Click “Next” to continue. In Step #3, scroll to find the manufacturer of your component and select it. Click “Next” to continue.
Enter its model number (and only its model number). Notice you can still continue without model numbers. Click “Next” to continue. The Setup Wizard lists all models numbers similar to what you entered. Scroll through the list to find yours and highlight it. Click “Next” to continue.
When you select a code the Wizard recognizes, you can test that code in the following steps, as you can see below. For now, click “No” and start setting up the other devices you indicated in Step #1. The Wizard congratulates you on setting up your TV. It also displays the other devices you will set up. To set up the next device, click “Next” and continue. NOTE: Since the process for setting up the other devices is the same, skip ahead to what your complete setup looks like.
Complete all four steps for each device to see the screen below. Click “No” and return to the Main Menu to download your configuration to your remote. To download your configuration, click the “Download to Remote” button.
The Wizard prompts you to review your settings, which is a good idea before sending the configuration to your remote. Click “Yes.” The next screen contains a list of your devices with links to add another device, modify the settings of a device you already added, or to delete one of them. If all appears correct, click the “Download to Remote” button.
While the configuration downloads to your remote, you see this progress indicator. After a successful download, see the dialog box below. Click “OK.” You’ve successfully configured your remote to control your home system. How to Set Up Activities This section teaches you how to control your entire home entertainment system at the touch of a button.
Adding a Hello Activity (All ON) From the Main Menu, click “Activities.” From the submenu, click “Add an Activity.” Select “Smart Wizard” and click “Next” to continue.
The following screen lists the steps needed to set up the activity. Click “Next” to continue. Select “Hello” from the list of activities. Click “Next” to continue.
Enter a new name for this activity, or leave it as “Hello.” Click “Next” to continue. Configuring the Hello Activity for Your Components In this screen you can tell each device how to turn on.
Use the drop-down menu for each device and choose from: None Use this option to exclude a device from an activity. On Use this option if the device’s original remote has separate “Power ON” and “OFF” buttons. Off You won’t need this option for the Hello activity. Toggle Use this option if the device’s original remote has a single “Power ON/OFF” button. Once you set the Power ON command for each device, click “Next“ to continue.
After you make your settings, click “Next” to continue. Now the Setup Wizard prepares your remote. Testing the Hello Activity When the remote is ready, you see the screen shown below. Testing the Hello activity has three phases. In the first phase, you can test Power ON commands for each device individually. In the second phase, you send a Power ON command to all of these devices at once. To get started, carefully disconnect the remote from your PC.
POWER POWER EV DEV POWER CT DEV AV SEL Phase 1: Testing Power Commands for Individual Devices POWER ACT OK OK DEV FAV The remote begins this with this screen display: ACT OK ACT OK SEL FAV CLEAR 3TV 3TV CLEAR INPUT 41 INPUT 41 FAV ENTER BACK MENUGUIDE CLEARINFO INPUT ENTER52 52 3 4 BACK MENU6GUIDE CLEARINFO7INPUT ENTER BACK ENTER85 BACK GUIDE 96GUIDE DEVICE POWER TEST PRESS POWER KEY FOR DEVICE IR INFO 107 INFO 8 9 10 Next, you see a list of the devices your Hello a
Phase 3: Informing the Smart Wizard of the Outcome To inform the Smart Wizard of the status of your Hello activity, reconnect the remote to your PC. Once reconnected, click “Continue.” The green arrow icon in the status bar of your PC shows the remote is reconnected. Finishing the Hello Activity If the remote performs the activity successfully, you’re just one step from being done. If the activity does not work as expected, use the activity as explained below. Select “Yes,” if the activity worked.
Click “Next” when you make your selection. The final screen confirms successful setup of the Hello activity. Click “Yes” to set up the next activity. When you add new devices to your system... Return to your Hello activity and add commands to power them on as well. Need help setting up your remote? Call Monster Support toll-free at 1-877-800-8989.
Setting Up the Good Night Activity Adding the Good Night Activity To add the Good Night Activity, return to the Main Menu. Click “Activities.” From the submenu, click “Add an Activity.” Follow the prompts on this screen and the next one.
When to use the Advanced Wizard… You can set up activities with both the Smart Wizard and the Advanced Wizard. The Smart Wizard is easier for simple activities, like turning everything on or off. The Advanced Wizard is better for more complex tasks. Choose the Good Night activity The next screen lists the activities you can set up. Choose “Good Night” and click “Next” to continue.
Name the activity Type in a name for this activity or leave it as “Good Night.” Click Next. Configuring the Good Night Activity for Your Devices Set the Power Off commands Use the next Wizard screen to set how each device should power off.
Use the drop-down menu for each device to set its Power Off command. The options are: None Use this option to exclude a device from the Good Night activity. On We won’t be using this option in the Good Night activity. Off Use this option if the device’s original remote has separate Power ON and OFF buttons. Toggle Use this option if the device’s original remote has a single Power ON/OFF button. Set the Power Off command for each device and click “Next” to continue.
Testing the Good Night Activity When the remote is ready to test, you see the screen shown below. The Good Night activity has three phases. In the first phase, you can test the power off commands for each device individually. In the second phase, you can send a Power Off command to all of these devices at once. To start, carefully disconnect the remote from your PC. IMPORTANT: Turn ON all devices in your Good Night activity before you test the remote.
See if it turns off that device. (If it does, make sure to turn it back on!) POWER IMPORTANT: If a device does not respond to the Power Off command, make a note. You need to use the Smart Wizard to assign a different Power Off command to that device. DEV OK ACT After you test each device individually, press and hold the OK button for 3 seconds to start Phase 2.
The green arrow icon in the status bar of your PC shows the remote is reconnected. Finishing the Good Night Activity If the remote performs the activity successfully, you’re just one step from being done. If the activity doesn’t work as you expect, use the Setup Wizard as explained below. Select “Yes,” if the activity worked. Select “Make adjustments,” if you know what needs to change (e.g., a device didn’t turn off). Select “Troubleshoot,” if you’re not sure what needs to change.
The final screen confirms successful set up of the activity. Click “Yes” to set up the next activity (e.g., “Watch Movie”). When you add new devices to your system... Return to your Good Night activity and add commands to power them OFF as well! Need help setting up your remote? Call Monster Support toll-free at 1-877-800-8989. Setting Up the Watch Movie Activity The next activity, “Watch Movie,” is different from the Hello and Good Night activities. For this activity, you can use the Advanced Wizard.
Recording How You Access these Inputs with Your Original Remote Look at the following example for a Watch Movie activity. Fill in the information for the activity as per your home theater. IMPORTANT: If you always use the same input on any of your devices, you don’t need to include this device, as it should already be on the correct input. Adding a New Activity Using the REVOLUTION Remote Control Setup Wizard Choose “Advanced Wizard.” For the Watch Movie activity, choose the “Advanced Wizard.
Why Use the Advanced Wizard? The Advanced Wizard is better for Watch and Listen activities because it flexibly accommodates the wide variety of setups possible with today’s systems. If you return to Advanced Setup Wizard, go to the Main Menu and click “Activities.” Select “Add an Activity” from the submenu. Continue with the following steps to set up the Watch Movie activity. Choose the Watch Movie Activity Select Watch Movie from the list. Press “Next” to continue.
Name the activity Type in a name for this activity, or leave it as “Watch Movie.” Click “Next.” Building the Watch Movie Activity With the next Wizard screen, you can build the sequence of commands to configure your home entertainment components. Select “Yes. Let me build the IR sequence,” and click “Next.
Now, enter the key presses you use to watch a movie on your home system. Refer to the chart you created on pg. 29, recording how you access these inputs with your original remotes. For “Watch Movie” you don’t need to turn anything on. The Hello activity does that for you. Simply find the right input on your devices. To enter each command into the sequence: 1. Use the drop-down menu on the right side of the screen. Select the component you want to command. 2.
If the key command you want is not listed… First, check that you selected the correct device from the drop-down menu. Then, refer to your original remote, and make sure you write down the key name accurately. If you still don’t see the key command you want, your remote can learn this key from your original remote. To learn a new key: 1. Click “Cancel” in the Advanced Setup Wizard screen. Save the activity as is. 2. Click “Download to Remote” in the Main Menu.
To change the timing between commands (useful when a device must respond to one command before it can handle another): click the pale blue clock icon on the second line of the command. Use the arrows to adjust the number of seconds you wait between commands. 5. Once you build the activity as you wish, click “Next.
Set the Volume/Channel/Transport Controls On the final screen you can set which devices you use to control the volume, channels, and playback when watching a movie.
To change the device controlled by a group of keys, click the device listed for the drop-down menu. Select the device you want.
Once you set the devices you want to control and their volume, channels, and playback, click “Next.
The final screen confirms that you set up this activity. Setting Up the Watch Satellite or Cable Activity Recording Which Devices You Use to Watch Satellite or Cable Refer to the following example to fill in the information for your system. Recording How You Access These Inputs With Your Original Remotes Refer to the following example to fill in the information for your home system.
Adding a New Activity in the REVOLUTION Remote Control Setup Wizard Choose the Advanced Wizard For the Watch Satellite or Watch Cable activity, choose the Advanced Wizard. Click “Next” to continue. A screen appears showing you the steps of the Advanced Wizard. Click “Next” to continue. Select the activity to set up (Watch Satellite or Watch Cable) Choose “Watch Satellite” or “Watch Cable” from the list. Press “Next” to continue.
Name the activity Next, type in a new name for this activity, or leave it as “Watch Satellite” or “Watch Cable.” Click “Next.” Building the Watch Cable or Watch Satellite Activity Next, you can build the sequence of commands to configure your home theater system to perform this activity. Select “Yes” and click “Next.
Now, enter the key presses you use to watch a movie on your system. Refer to the chart you created on pg. 29, recording how you access these inputs with your original remotes. For the Watch Cable or Watch Satellite activities, you don’t need to turn anything on. The Hello activity does that for you. Simply find the right input on your devices. To enter each command into the sequence: 1. Use the drop-down menu on the right side of the screen. Select the component you want to command. 2.
3. When you see a key command you want, highlight it and press the on-screen arrow button. This includes it in the list of commands for this activity. Don’t see the key command you want? See the “If the key command you want is not listed…box” on pg. 25 for troubleshooting options. 4. Repeat for each key command to be included in this activity. To re-order commands, click the command in the list. Click the up or down arrow that appears until you see the command you want.
To delete commands from the sequence: click the X icon on the right side of the command’s entry in the list. Answer “Yes” to the dialog box that you want deleted. To change the timing between commands (useful when a device must respond to one command before it can handle another): click the clock icon on the second line of the command. Use the arrows to adjust the number of seconds to wait between commands. 5. Once you build the activity as you wish, click “Next.
Once you set the devices you want to control and their volume, channels, and playback, click “Next.
IMPORTANT: Remember to download this activity to your remote. When finished customizing your remote using the Advanced Wizard, go to the Main Menu. Click “Download to Remote,” to physically save your settings onto the remote. The next screen lets you review your settings. Choose “Yes” if you want to see your complete list of activities, favorites, devices, and other settings using the Setup Wizard. Choose “No” if you want to download without reviewing the settings.
Using Your Activities Activities enable one-touch control over your complete home entertainment system to watch movies, watch TV, and listen to music. Using the Hello Activity 1. Press the “Activities” button. 2. Before you turn anything on, highlight the “Hello,” if it has not been selected. Hello Good Night Watch Movie 3. Press the “OK” button. How to tell when an activity is done POWER DEV Once the remote completes the activity, you can see menu selections based on your setup.
How to tell when an activity is done Once the remote completes the activity, you see menu selections based on your setup choices. POWER POWER DEV DEV ACT OK ACT OK SEL FAV MENU FAV CLEAR 3TV INPUT 41 ENTER BACK MENUGUIDE CLEARINFO INPUT 52 63 74 ENTER BACK 85 GUIDE INFO 96 107 8 9 10 To perform another activity, press the “Activities” key. Using the Good Night Activity 4. Press the “Activities” button. 5.
How to Set Up Favorites Goal of this section: to control the REVOLUTION your way, at the touch of a button. Overview of Favorites With your remote, you can save up to 20 Favorite Channels. Setting Up a List of Favorite Channels In the main menu, click “Favorites,” and select “Set up Favorites” from the submenu. Press “Next” to continue.
Here are the steps involved in the Wizard. Select the device you change channels with For example, if you subscribe to a cable provider, you likely use your cable box to change channels, not your TV. Choose what works for your home theater, and click “Next.” Note: Favorites work with a single source only (e.g., your cable or satellite box). They do not work with a second source (e.g., a cable receiver box and over-the-air programming on your TV).
Set the number of digits your channels use If your channels go up to 999, then select 3 digits. If they go to up to 99, select 2 digits. Choose what works for your home theater and click Next. Note: To include digital subchannels in your Favorites list (e.g., 51.1), choose 4 digits. Confirm your choice on the next screen by clicking “Enter” or “Select/OK.
Set how you finish entering channel numbers Next, tell the Setup Wizard whether you press “Enter” or “OK” on your remote to enter a channel. Choose what works for your home theater and click “Next.” Now the Setup Wizard begins loading the channel icons. How long this takes depends on the speed of your Internet connection.
Choosing Your Favorite Channels Select a channel To find a channel to add to your Favorites, click the scroll bar. The channels appear in alphabetical order. Highlight a channel you want to add. Click the arrow that points to the left when you highlight the channel.
Next, you see a prompt to enter the channel number for your choice.
Adding more favorite channels To add more, click on a blank row to return to the Channel Line Up list. Add your next channel the same way you added the previous one. If you don’t see your channel listed... To add it manually, choose “Other” at the top of the list. You can then find this channel with a text label or search the Setup Wizard library for a channel icon. To use a text label, type in the text you want to use and follow the prompts to enter the channel number.
Check your channels Once you add all your Favorite Channels, check them by clicking each row and review the Channel Label and Channel Number fields. An alert icon appears next to any Favorite missing a channel number. To change where a channel appears on the page, select its row and click on a directional arrow to move it into a new position. Completing the list When you are done, click the “Next” button. This takes you to the last step of creating a Favorites list.
Assigning Remote Button Groups to Control Different Devices In this last step, you assign default devices for each group of buttons to control. The image to the left shows what button groups you can assign. You can set this screen in the same way you set your remote when watching your Favorite Channels. To change an option, highlight the option you want to change. From the drop-down menu, choose the device you want this group to control. When you’re done, click “Next” to continue.
Troubleshooting Most problems with the REVOLUTION can be resolved by following the solutions described in this section. If you still have questions, you can call Monster Support toll-free at 1-877-800-8989. Initial setup I can’t find a code for my device or one that does everything I expected. Point the remote directly at the device you want to control. Some devices take a few seconds to respond, particularly ON / OFF commands. Some brands use separate Power On and Power Off keys.
To update to Service Pack 3: 1. Insert the REVOLUTION CD. If your Internet connection works, the CD goes automatically to the Microsoft update site. 2. On the web site, click “Express.” Microsoft begins the update process by checking your computer (this can take 5-10 minutes). 3. You should see prompts for the updates you need to install. Follow the Microsoft Installation Wizard to download and install them.
Setting Up Activities How do I add a key command to my Watch Movie/Satellite/Cable activity that’s not on the list of commands? Make sure the: 1. Correct device is selected from the drop-down menu. 2. Key name is correct as per the original remote. If you still need to enter model number information for this device in the Setup Wizard: 1. Go to the Main Menu. 2. Select “Devices” and “Modify Device.” 3. Enter the model number to get all available functionality.
Using Favorites and Profiles How do I add the channel I want to add to my Favorites? Add it manually by choosing “Other” at the top of the list. Select this channel with a text label, or search the Setup Wizard library for a channel icon. To use an icon from the library (or one of your own), select “Show Channel Icon,” then click the … button. Scroll through the icons in the library. Highlight the logo you want. If you don’t see the one you want, add your own.
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