Preface About this manual This manual is designed to make using the SRC-1600 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.
60 commands with the touch of a single key. Easy to use, the SRC-1600 provides you with a complete central control solution. NOTE: This manual helps you learn how to use the advanced features of the SRC-1600.
• Up to 44 user-programmable keys for each device • Automatic Power Saving mode turns off the remote after 90 seconds of inactivity Unpacking the SRC-1600 Check the package to make sure the following items are included. • SRC-1600 •...
About the SRC-1600 About the SRC-1600 Device indicator Setup button Volume +/- Channel +/- Device buttons Learning eye IR transmitter LED indicator Low battery indicator Page indicator PC link LCD touch screen Backlight switch Power switch Return Programmable number buttons...
Chapter 2 Quick start This chapter provides you with the information to quickly start using the SRC-1600. Installing batteries The SRC-1600 requires four AAA alkaline batteries (not included). You must insert the batteries before you can operate the SRC-1600. 1. Turn the remote...
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• Weak batteries reduce the effective distance of the unit. • Remove the batteries if the SRC-1600 will not be used for a long period. • To reduce danger of leakage, remove batteries that are more than two years old.
About the controls Selecting devices and pages You can program the hard buttons as well as two pages of soft buttons (on the touch screen) for up to six devices. To change between devices, press the appropriate device button. To switch between pages, press the device button again.
5. Point the IR transmitter of the SRC-1600 at the device then press 6. The SRC-1600 will try to turn off the device by transmitting different preset IR codes. When the device switches off, immediately press any hard button or touch the screen.
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The codes for your device may not be included in the preprogrammed list. If the device does not switch off in six minutes, you may not be able to use preset codes. You can program the SRC-1600 using the learning function. See Learning codes on page 15.
Chapter 3 Setting up the SRC-1600 Before you can use the SRC-1600, you must set it up either by using preset codes or learning codes from your existing IR remote controls. Entering setup To enter setup, press and hold the two seconds.
Changing the LCD layout Changing the LCD layout You can customize the LCD layout to match the remote control supplied with your devices. 1. Press and hold for two seconds the device button of the device you want to customize. You will see the device icon flashing on the touch screen.
SRC-1600 User’s Manual Using preset codes This is the fastest way to program the SRC-1600 but requires that your device be located in the Pre-programmed Code List that was bundled with the SRC-1600. The SRC-1600 comes pre- programmed with a list of preset codes. Check the supplied code list to see if your device is supported.
If the number isn’t in the code data base, the SRC-1600 will beep three times continuously. Please try another number. 6. Check you have entered the correct code by pressing Volume +/–, Channel +/–...
4 for the second, third and forth digits of the code number. You can use this code number to program the SRC-1600 if your settings are changed or accidentally erased. See Manually setting preset codes on page 13. SRC-1600 User’s Manual...
“teach” the SRC-1600. You can program all buttons except for NOTE: Not all codes can be learned. If the SRC-1600 cannot learn a code, three beeps are emitted. 1. Set both remotes on a flat surface with the target device’s remote control pointed at the SRC-1600’s learning eye, for about 5 ~10 cm...
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Do the relearning procedure again. 8. When the code has been learned, the SRC-1600 emits a beep and the LED on the SRC-1600 lights until you release the button on the device’s remote. 9. Repeat steps 5 – 8 for all the buttons you want to program.
• Programming a button overwrites any previous function. • When the SRC-1600 has successfully learned a function it beeps once and the LED lights up until you release the remote control’s button. Deleting codes You can delete codes if you no longer want to use the function or if you want to reprogram a button.
2. Press and hold setup. 3. Press 4. Press to confirm. Otherwise, press to cancel. 5. To delete other devices, repeat steps 1 ~ 3. Otherwise, press leave this mode. SRC-1600 User’s Manual to enter setup. to enter...
Creating Macros Creating Macros A macro is a sequence of commands. The Macro feature enables you to send a sequence of up to 60 commands by pressing a single button. The macro can also include delays. NOTE: Assigning a macro to any button overwrites any previous function.
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If you try to enter more commands, a triple beep will sound. • You can delete macros in the same way as you would buttons. See Deleting codes on page 17. SRC-1600 User’s Manual to discard the...
Resetting factory defaults Resetting factory defaults Resetting factory defaults deletes all functions and restores them to the original factory setup. You will lose all macros and user-defined buttons. Resetting defaults cannot be undone. 1. Press and hold setup. 2. Press and hold seconds.
Chapter 4 Using the SRC-1600 Use the SRC-1600 as you would any IR remote control by pointing it at the device you want to control and pressing the appropriate button. Buttons which are correctly programmed using the preset codes or learning feature emit a single beep when pressed and the LED lights up briefly.
Record button protection Record button protection The SRC-1600 has a protection feature to prevent accidental recording of videotapes, hard disks or DVDs. The record button must be pressed for two seconds to begin recording. NOTE: This only applies to the record button. If you program another button to record, this safety feature will not work for that button.
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Volume+ or Volume - together. • The punch thru function can only be set with the DVD, VCR, SAT, and AUX devices, and enables you to control the volume of these sources through the TV or RECV device. SRC-1600 User’s Manual...
You can turn it on again by moving the SRC-1600 or press any key on it. Backlight The SRC-1600 has a blue backlight to make using it in the dark room easily. Press the backlight switch to switch on the backlight. The backlight will switch off automatically 8 seconds after the last button is pressed.
Chapter 5 Miscellaneous settings Using the optional accessories (see Optional Accessories on page 28) you can copy settings to and from another SRC-1600 to your own SRC- 1600, as well as backup your settings, update the preset code database, and upgrade the firmware.
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LCD displays the right side pattern. Press any key to exit, then repeat step 3 to retransmit the data. NOTE: Make sure to transmit the data from a source SRC-1600 that has been programmed correctly.
Weight (W/O batteries) Buttons Backlight IR operating distance Learning frequency Memory Batteries Power consumption SRC-1600 6 devices in one 58 mm x 198 mm x 28 mm 160 g 44 programmable buttons + 6 device buttons + backlight button Blue LED 8 ~ 10 meters 20KHZ-455KHZ &...
USB Cable The SLC-2080 is an optional USB cable that enables transmission of system setup between a PC and the SRC-1600. With the Transmit Cable, the SRC-1600 also can duplicate the user setup data from one unit to another. Upgrade “Upgrade Tools”, users can...
Troubleshooting Problem Touch screen does not display anything when touched. The SRC-1600 does not operate a device. SRC-1600 User’s Manual solution *Check the batteries are installed correctly. *The batteries may be discharged. Replace the batteries as described in Installing batteries on page 4.
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*Check the SRC-1600 has learned the function correctly. (See P15) *Delete the code and teach the SRC-1600 again. (See P17, P15) *Check you used the correct remote to teach the SRC- 1600. *The SRC-1600 cannot learn all codes. Some remote’s frequency might out of the learning range.
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*The batteries may be discharged. Replace the batteries as described in Installing batteries on page 4. *Check the target device’s remote is correctly aimed at the SRC-1600’s learning eye and keep distance between remotes to about 5~10 cm.
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*Check you are holding the target remote’s button until the LED lights up to confirm this function is learned. *Do not teach the SRC-1600 near incandescent lights. *Sometimes the code’s frequency is out of the learning range. The SRC-1600 cannot learn all codes.
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SRC-1600 User’s Manual solution *Some remotes issue multiple codes when a single button is pressed. Teach separate buttons on the SRC-1600 for these different codes. *The SRC-1600 has a power- saving feature and switches off automatically after 90 seconds of inactivity. To switch it back on again, please move the SRC-1600.
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