SRC-3000b Touch Screen Smart Remote Control User’s Manual 040130
Preface About this manual This manual is designed to make it easy to use the SRC3000b Touch Screen Remote Control as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright © Copyright 2004 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introducing the SRC-3000b .............1 1.1 SRC-3000b Features............................................................... 2 1.2 Unpacking the SRC-3000b.................................................... 2 1.3 Identifying Components....................................................... 3 Chapter 2 Getting Started .................................4 2.1 Inserting the Batteries ............................................................ 4 2.1.1 Battery Indicator.............
3.6.1 Creating a Macro ................................................. 22 3.6.2 An example to create a Macro ........................ 24 3.6.3 Macro Interruption................................................ 26 3.6.4 Viewing the Macro Key ....................................... 26 Chapter 4 Miscellaneous Settings..................27 4.1 Using the Transmission Function......................................... 27 4.2 Setting the Backlight ........................................................... 29 4.
Chapter 1 Introducing the SRC3000b Congratulations on your purchase of the SRC-3000b Touch Screen Remote Control. The SRC-3000b is a digital universal remote control that is easy to use, enabling you to control all of your electronic devices equipped with an infrared (IR) remote. The SRC-3000b uses a user-friendly Touch Screen panel. You can control up to eight devices, including VCRs, DVDs, TVs, and satellite dishes.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 1.1 SRC-3000b Features z z z z z z z Large touch screen display Macro function, each Macro can store 60 commands at most Controls up to eight devices including DVDs, TVs, Satellite Receivers, VCRs, and CDs Learns the IR codes from your existing remotes to control your devices quickly Pre-programmed codes for many remote controls User-programmable keys for each device, up to 56 keys in total Automatic shutoff after 90 seconds of inactivity 1.
1.3 Identifying Components 1.3 Identifying Components Refer to the following illustration to identify the components of the SRC-3000b. 1. Infrared Eye Point the infrared eye at the device you want to operate. 2. Light Sensor Detects ambient light to automatically turn on the backlight. 3. LCD Touch Screen The LCD panel enables you to configure and operate your devices by touching the screen. 1. Infrared Eye 2. Light Sensor 3. LCD Touch Screen 4. Backlight 4.
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides the information helping you to use the SRC-3000b quickly. 2.1 Inserting the Batteries The SRC-3000b operates on three AAA alkaline batteries (not included in the package). Batteries must be inserted before you can operate the SRC-3000b. 1. Lift the battery cover. 2. Insert three AAA batteries according to the polarities inside the battery compartment. 3. Snap the battery cover back. 2.1.
2.1 Inserting the Batteries 2.1.2 Battery Tips and Precautions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The SRC-3000b will not lose programmed data when batteries are replaced. Please always use fresh batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Do not mix different types of batteries. Ensure that positive (+) and negative (–) polarities of the batteries match the diagram inside the compartment. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat or flame. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 2.2 About the Touch Screen The Touch Screen changes the number of soft keys according to the device that is selected. 2.2.1 Turning the Touch Screen On Turn on the SRC-3000b by touching the screen. The SRC3000b turns itself off after 90 seconds of inactivity. 2.2.2 Touch Screen Precautions Please review the following information carefully before using the SRC-3000b. 1. Tap the LCD Touch Screen gently. 2. Do not use a pen or any sharp object to tap the screen. 3.
2.2 About the Touch Screen 2.2.3 Using the Touch Screen Soft Keys The Touch Screen Soft Keys enable you to operate the SRC3000b and your devices. You can use these keys to program codes from your original remotes, to control your devices, and to set up command sequences called Macros. You will hear a beep when you press a key. To turn on or off the beep, please refer to page 31. Besides, the SRC-3000b turns itself off after 90 seconds of inactivity. 2.2.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual The following table provides an overview of major key functions. Name & Key Icon Device keys Function Device setting and LCD layout Setup Description Key: Enter device setting and arrange the LCD touch screen layout to correspond to your remote control. (P.9) You can also toggle device pages by pressing the key again. Code Setup key Macro key Setup device code, manually, automatically or by learning function Code: Enables you to enter preprogrammed codes. (P.
Chapter 3 Setting Up the SRC3000b Before the SRC-3000b can be used to control a device, it needs to be configured to display your existing remote control keys and it must be programmed to send the correct infrared signals. This chapter guides you through the Touch Screen layout and SRC-3000b setup procedures. NOTE: The SRC-3000b includes eight default devices; including TV, satellite TV, VCR, DVD player, hi-fi stereo, radio/cassette player, CD player, and auxiliary. 3.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 3. Select a key you want to modify. Press that key repeatedly to scroll through the available icons for the key. NOTE: You can press to display all the available icons. 4. 5. Repeat step 3 to modify all desired keys. After finishing customizing the layout, press to confirm the changes and leave the mode. NOTES: a. You can press at any time to exit the mode without saving any changes. b. You can press the device key to change the pages.
3.2 Code and Learn Setting Key 3.2 Code and Learn Setting Key SRC-3000b is equipped with two functions, pre-code and Learning Function, to get the right codes for your target devices. Pre-Code You may configure all keys on SRC-3000b by entering a specific four-digit code number. This may be the fastest way to program the SRC-3000b. To get the specific code number, please refer to the supplied pre-programmed code list.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 3.3 Using Pre-programmed Code to Program Devices You can follow these instructions to program a device by using pre-programmed codes. There are two ways for you to collect the right codes within the function: A. Manually Programming remote by Code. B. Automatically Programming remote by Code A. Manually Programming remote by Code. 1. Select a device you want to program (For example, TV). 2. for 3 Press and hold seconds to enter the confirmation screen.
3.3 Using Pre-programmed Code to Program Devices 5. Locate your target device’s four-digit code in Preprogrammed Code List and enter it. NOTES: a. Some codes are designed to operate more than one model. It may take several trials to find the code that fits your device. b. When you enter the four-digit code number and the icon is displayed, it could be that the code number doesn’t exist in the Pre-programmed Code List c. Each device classification can be used to control anther type of device.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual B. Automatically Programming remote by Code 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please follow step1-4 stated in Manual Entry section. Turn on the target device you want to control and point the SRC3000b to the target device. Press to start Auto Search Function. SRC-3000b will send out IR codes to find the correct ones. When the target device is turned off, touch any part of the screen immediately to stop the searching. and to ascertain Press that the codes are suitable for the key if the device.
3.4 Using Learning Function to Customize SRC-3000b 3.4 Using Learning Function to Customize SRC3000b You can use Learning Function to get the codes directly from the original remotes. 3.4.1 Before Using Learning Function Before you start to use Learning Function to get the codes, please pay attention to the followings: 1. 2. 3. Before using Learning Function, please delete the original codes saved in the specific device.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 1. Select a device you want to program. 2. for 3 Press and hold seconds to enter the confirmation screen. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) in any order until they disappear and start to use the function. 3. 4. 5. 16 Press and to scroll through the options until you reach the icon . And then press to confirm your selection. Select a device (for example TV) in SRC-3000b.
3.4 Using Learning Function to Customize SRC-3000b 6. 7. 8. Have your original remote pointed to “Learning Eye” at the bottom of SRC-3000b. The blinking key denotes the key to be learned. To make SRC-3000b to get the code for the key, please press the corresponding key on the original remote for about 2-3 is seconds until the icon displayed on the LCD. If the appears, please icon repeat step 7. The SRC-3000b will automatically guide you to learn the next key.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual NOTES: a. Although SRC-3000b will guide you to learn each key, you can also select any key to learn as you want by touching it directly. You can also change the page by touching the device key. b. If a key has been programmed with a code, the icon appears on the LCD. You can overwrite the code by learning directly. c. The SRC-3000b screen displays the icon if SRC3000b learns the code successfully. d. You can press at any time to exit the mode when finishing learning all the codes.
3.4 Using Learning Function to Customize SRC-3000b 3.4.3 Deleting Key Codes and Device Codes You can follow these instructions to delete a code in a single key or all the codes in a device. 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to enter the confirmation screen. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) in any order until they disappear and start to use the function. and to scroll Press through the options and select the icon or that you want to delete. 4.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 3.5 Resetting the SRC-3000b to Factory Defaults This function enables you to reset the SRC-3000b to the factory default configuration. NOTE: All Macros and programmed keys will be deleted when you reset the SRC-3000b to factory defaults. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 20 Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to enter the confirmation screen. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) in any order until they disappear and start to use the function. and to select Press mode.
3.5 Resetting the SRC-3000b to Factory Defaults 7. appears The icon briefly on the screen to tell you that the SRC-3000b returns to the factory defaults.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 3.6 Macro Function A Macro includes a series of commands. Macro function enables you to initiate a sequence of up to 60 commands just with a single key. You can use any key as your Macro key and insert time delays into the sequence. However, please remember that it will disable the original key function when you use the key as your Macro key. 3.6.1 Creating a Macro Please refer to the following steps to create a new Macro key. 1. 2. 3. 4.
3.6 Macro Function NOTE: If you select a key that already has been used as a Macro key, the new setting will replace the old Macro setting. 5. Press any key as the commands saved in the Macro key. NOTES: a. You can choose any key in any device. You just need to press the device key directly to select different keys. b. You can setup the delays between the two commands. and decide Please press the time of delay. The time of delay ranges from 1 to 9 seconds. 6. Press setting or setting.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 3.6.2 An example to create a Macro The following example will help you better understand creating a Macro sequence. It is provided to teach you how to create a Macro. By no means it is the only Macro sequence you can create. You can create Macros using any sequence of commands you desire. The following Macro example will: 1. Turn the TV on. 2. Switch the TV to Video mode. 3. Turn the DVD player on. 4. Create a five-second delay. 5. Play a DVD.
3.6 Macro Function 5. Press to switch to the DVD device menu so you can construct a series of commands for the DVD player. 6. Press (You may need to set a time delay between turning on the DVD player and playing a DVD.) 7. Press , and a number pad appears. 8. Press the desired time delay. In this case, press 5. 9. Press 10.Press . to confirm setting. NOTES: a. b. Press at any time while creating a macro to exit macro mode.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 3.6.3 Macro Interruption After pressing the preset Macro key for a device, you can interrupt the command sequence by pressing appears and the macro stops. then 3.6.4 Viewing the Macro Key You can view which keys are used as Macros for any particular device. Follow these instructions: 1. Press the device key (for example 2. Press and then the Macro keys will be displayed on the LCD.
Chapter 4 Miscellaneous Settings This chapter will tell you how to use transmission function, setup the backlight, and adjust the beep. 4.1 Using the Transmission Function The SRC-3000b can transmit customized data to another SRC-3000b. NOTE: Before using this function to transfer data, you must connect two SRC-3000b with SLC-2080 USB cable (optional accessory). You can refer to Appendix B for more information about the cable. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the confirmation screen.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 5. 6. 7. When the transmission is completed, an icon will be displayed on the LCD. If the transmitting fails, an will show up. icon For a double transmission, repeat Step 3. You can press to cancel the transmission. NOTES: Before transferring the data, please pay attention to 3 points: a. The two SRC-3000b remote controls have fresh batteries. b. These remotes are turned on. c. These remotes are connected by the USB cable.
4.2 Setting the Backlight 4.2 Setting the Backlight 4.2.1 Setting the Backlight 1. 2. 3. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the confirmation screen. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) in any order until they disappear and start to use the function. and to select the icon Press . And then press t he key 4. to start the setting. Press a numerical key 1-6 to select the backlight lasting time. 5. Press to save your settings.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual 4.2.2 Setting Backlight Sensitivity 1. 2. 3. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the confirmation screen. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) in any order until they disappear and start to use the function. and to select the icon Press . And then press start the setting. to 4. Press or to adjust the light sensor sensitivity. The frames above indicate the sensitivity of the SRC-3000b. More frames will light-up the backlight more easily. 5.
4.3 Turning Off the Beep Signal 4.3 Turning Off the Beep Signal 1. 2. 3. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the confirmation screen. Press each number button (2, 4, 6, 8) in any order until they disappear and start to use the function. and to select the Press icon . And then press to start the setting. 4. Press or to change the different beep pitch or turn off the beep sound. 5. Press to save the settings or press to leave the mode without saving.
Chapter 5 Controlling Devices The SRC-3000b is designed to be simple and straightforward to operate. This chapter explains how to use the SRC-3000b to control all your devices. NOTE: This chapter assumes you have already set up the SRC3000b and saved all the IR codes for the keys. You can refer to Chapter 3 Setting Up the SRC-3000b on page 9 for more information about how to get the IR codes. 5.1 Alternating Between Screens Press a device key to alternate between page 1 and page 2. 5.
Functions Appendix A Functions and Specifications Functions • 8 in One IR learning type and pre-programmed remote control • High performance MCU capable of upgrading programs • 512 KB Flash Memory for Learning/pre-programmed codes, so that you never lose your data when removing your batteries.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual Specifications Model SRC-3000b Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.1 x 7.5 x 1.25 inches (7.9 x 19 x 3.2 cm) Weight (without Batteries) 210 g Number of Device 8 devices Keys 2 pages/56 keys/ each device Backlighting Blue LED Learning Frequency 20 KHz – 455 KHz & pulse up to 256 bits long Memory 512 KB flash memory Batteries AAA x3 Alkaline batteries Power Consumption LCD Off: 50 µA LCD On: 300 µA Operation: 30–150 mA (Max.) 34 Operating Distance Approx.
Appendix B Accessories SLC-2080 USB cable The SLC-2080 USB cable is an optional USB cable that transfers the data between two SRC-3000b. All settings including MCU firmware, settings in the flash memory and pre-programmed codes will be transferred by transmission function described in Chapter 4 “Miscellaneous Settings.” By connecting a transmit wire between two SRC-3000bs, you can also duplicate settings and functions from one SRC-3000b to another.
Appendix C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tables Problem Solution LCD does not show anything when you touch it. 1. Batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries with three new AAA alkaline batteries (page 4) The SRC-3000b doesn’t operate a device. 1. Make sure that the desired device key on the SRC-3000b LCD panel has been selected. 2. Check that the batteries are properly installed. 2. Move closer to the device. The maximum operating distance is approximately 30 feet. 3.
Troubleshooting Tables Problem Solution You cannot operate a device even after using the Learning Function. 1. Make sure that your SRC 3000 has correctly learned the target device’s remote control code (page 15). 2. Delete the device data from the SRC-3000b and carry out the learning function again (page 15). 3. Make sure you did not program more than one remote for a given device. You see “ERROR” display on the LCD during the learning procedure. 1.
SRC-3000B User’s Manual Problem Solution IR LEARNING is not successful. 1. Replace batteries in the SRC-3000b and the remote you are trying to configure. 2. Keep the distance between the remote control and the SRC3000b’s learning eye to about 2~4 inches. 3. Do not use the learn function near an incandescent lamp. 4. Memory capacity is full (56 keys for each of eight models). 5. The learning process has no errors, but you still can’t control your AV devices: repeat the learning procedure again.
