Variable Device Selection Keys, Learning Features

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Using the MediaPilot Keyboard

Variable Device Selection Keys

There are three keys that the user can program to operate certain device types.

1.Vid1 - The Vid1 button is used to select a device to control such as a cable set-top box, satellite receiver, or laser disc.

2.Vid2 - The Vid2 button is used to select a device to control such as a cable set-top box, satellite receiver, or laser disc.

3.Aux – The Aux button is used to select devices such as an AV ampliﬁer, cable set-top box, home automation device, laser disc, or satellite receiver.

These keys are programmed using one of two available methods:

1.Via the MediaPilot software which is installed on the PC.

2.Direct entry from the keyboard itself. To program the keys directly from the keyboard, follow the procedure below.

a)Press the “P” (Program) key in combination with one of the variable device-type keys (Vid1, Vid2, Aux).

Using the MediaPilot Keyboard

b)Type in a single digit that matches the following table:

1 = Amp

2 = Cable

3 = Home Automation

4 = Laser Disk

5 = Satellite

c)Type in the four-digit device code for the matching brand of the device (these will be listed in the Component Codes user guide).

d)Press the “P” (Program) key again.

Note: If the above sequence is not completed within 40 seconds, no changes will be saved.

Learning Features

The keyboard is also capable of learning the IR codes from other remote controls. To teach, or program, a new code, use the following the procedure:

1.Press the MediaPilot’s “P” (Program) key in combination with the key you wish to program.

2.Press the mode (DVD, TV, etc.) to which this program applies.

3.Aim your original remote at the IR window on the MediaPilot.

4.Press the button to be programmed on your original remote.

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