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`4. In addition, CORE has a built-In timer which allows you to operate
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`CORE automatically any time of day, even when you're not around.
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`touch of a key.
`powerful sequences of commands which you can activate with the
`has 36 kilobytes of memory. This programmability allows you to create
`microcomputer! CORE is powered by two custom microprocessors and
`3. CORE is programmable because it is actually a high-powered
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`comes on the marketplace to ensure optimum compatibility.
`obsolete. We are constantly checking CORE with new equipment as it
`engineers are committed to keeping your CORE from becoming
`no one knows for certain what new technology tomorrow will bring. Our
`transmitters in the industry. It was designed to be removable because
`section. This Master Module houses one of the most powerful infrared
`you look on the upper back of your CORE, you'll notice a ribbed
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`virtually every infrared remote control device on the market today.
`2. CORE is universal because it can learn, or "capture", the signals from
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`1 • CORE is a .master controller because it allows you to operate all of
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`your infrared remote-controlled equipment with one device.
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`controller with a built-In timer.
`Equipment. CORE is a universal programmable master remote
`Congratulations on your purchase of CORE, the Controller of Remote
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`What CORE is
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`Introduction
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`CL9 Customer Service: (800) 544-4259
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`Published in U.S.A.
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`Meg Beeler
`Written by Ron Karr, Robert Retzlaff, Tom Johnson, Chuck VanDusen &
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`For warranty information see the card enclosed in the CORE package.
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`Warranty
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`embodied within the product.
`product, including but not limited to this manual and the software
`The above notice applies to all copyrighted materials included with this
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`Introduction
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`Refer to 1t as you follow the instructions throughout the manual.
`labeling ~II the parts you will use in programming and operating CORE.
`"CO~E Parts" is a fold-out illustrated guide at the back of this manual,
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`the manual.
`manual. Each term appears in boldface the first time it appears in
`C: Glossary: contains definitions of the terms used throughout this
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`funct1ons.
`lang~age, showmg the reqwed keypresses for all programming
`B: Syntax Referen_ce Guide: a_summary of the CORE programming
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`keypresses and symbols which appear in the display.
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`A: CORE Display Symbols: shows the relationship between
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`Appendices:
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`learn1ng remote commands and organizing your
`1 . ~rogr~mmlng ~asfcs: the fundamentals of CORE programming,
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`commands.
`mcludmg
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`2. Further Programming Features: Sequences: advanced
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`features of CORE programming.
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`3. Timed Operation: how to use the CORE clock and program
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`6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting: how to care for CORE,
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`and what to do if you have problems.
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`performance.
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`5. Modifying Captured Codes: how to fine-tune CORE for optimum
`4. Editing: how to review and change what you've programmed.
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`CORE for unattended operation.
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`section you're looking for.
`CORE in this section. Use the table of contents and/or the index to find the
`features of CORE in detail. You can find anything you need to know about
`"CORE Reference" is the main body of the manual. It covers all of the
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`It covers the
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`following basic functions:
`"Getting Started with CORE" gets you up and running.
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`• Unattended operation
`• Programming sequences of commands
`• Learning infrared commands
`• Setting the CORE clock
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`How to Use this Manual
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`have fun!
`with. We also welcome any suggestions you might have. Be creative and
`applications of CORE and would like to hear about any ideas you come up
`expandability of CORE. We hope you enjoy exploring the many possible
`No other infrared controller on the market today has the flexibility or the
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`powerful programming language as you like.
`can use the basic commands only, or you can use as much of CORE's
`You have great flexibility in using CORE with your remote equipment. You
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`equipment.
`CORE, it's an easy job--you can have timed control over all your remote
`using the cable box, and the cable box doesn't have a timer. With
`record at different times, but you can't change the channel without
`vacation. The problem is: you have a timer on your VCR which will
`4. You want to record several shows on different channels while you're on
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`trouble getting out of bed. No problem with CORE!
`low level, then increase gradually every 2 minutes in case you have
`your TV set wake you up instead. You want the volume to come on at a
`3. You're tired of the sound of your alarm clock, and you'd like to have
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`keypress!
`a certain level. With CORE, you can do all of that with a single
`the power to your TV set and also your VCR; then you set the volume to
`several button-presses on your controllers. For example, you turn on
`2. There are certain things that you do over-and over again which require
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`controller!
`to figure out which one to pick up. With CORE, you only need one
`cumbersome to have all these controllers lying around, and confusing
`control, but the problem is you have too many remotes!
`It's
`mfrared remote-control un1ts. You enJOY the convenience of remote
`1. you have two or more pi~ces of el~ctronic equipment which have
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`are some 1deas:
`If you're w_ondering what types of things you can do with your CORE here
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`Table of Contents
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`Introduction
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`Index
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`Appendix C: Glossary
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`Appendix B: Syntax Guide
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`Appendix A: CORE Display Symbols
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`Core Maintenance 67
`Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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`To Clean CORE 69
`To Store CORE for an Extended Period 69
`Batteries 67
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`CORE Messages and Tones 73
`Troubleshooting 72
`Resetting CORE 70
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`Problems With Repeaters 66
`Altering the Sequence Send Rate 65
`Changing the Output Frequency of a Code 63
`Altering the Number of Sends 61
`Chapter 5: Modifying Capture Codes
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`Reviewing the Event Queue 59
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`Built-In Verification 58
`Modifying a Program 57
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`Editing a Program 55
`Chapter 4: Editing
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`(800) 544-4259.
`If you have any problems or questions, call CL 9 Customer Service at
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`CL 9 Customer Service
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`commands that come pre-programmed with CORE.
`"Factory Presets" is an insert sheet describing the remote controller
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`operations you teach each CORE key.
`will use it to make a written record of the commands, sequences and timed
`"CORE Journal" is a separate book which comes with your CORE. You
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`section}.
`represent what is called the current location (explained in the next
`bottom line (referred to as the status line). These characters
`2. Press the ~~.lf"'1 key again, and you'll see one or two characters on the
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`bottom.
`the top (the time may or may not be correct), and the P symbol at the
`just want the display to come on}. You should see the time displayed at
`good way to insure that CORE doesn't send any commands when you
`1. Press the ~~j key (you can press any key, but pressing ~~j is a
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`turn on the display again (wake-up):
`a short period of non-use to conseNe the battery (display time-out}. To
`off (not displaying any characters}. The display automatically goes off after
`When you removed CORE from the box, most likely the LCD display was
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`Waking Up the Display
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`locks open.
`grips on both sides near the top edge, and slide the cover down until it
`key cover. Whenever you need to access these keys, grasp the finger
`3. The programming keys, which are hidden beneath the programming
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`2. The 20 operating keys. These include the 16 location keys, plus
`1 . The LCD display at the top.
`The diagram shows CORE divided into three major sections:
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`the (PAGE} KEY, plus the 3 direct-access PAGE keys.
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`that you can refer to it as you go through this chapter.
`First, fold out the illustrated guide ·coRE Parts• at the back of this book so
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`Then press the last digit, in this caseD
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`Then press the next digit, in this case E::J .
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`press[]. You will see 7:00 in the display:
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`Enter the first digit of the time. For example, if the time is 7:32 PM,
`Direct-digit method:
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`4. Change the time using either the direct-digit or up-down (scanning)
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`method.
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`2. Make sure the display is on.
`1. Make sure the programming key door is open.
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`to learn how to adjust the time.
`Even if the time on your CORE is correct, go through the following exercise
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`Setting the Time
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`, appears on the status line:
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`When you press sET , the symbol, :
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`3. Press the sET key. m
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`further information.
`ready to continue. See "Resetting CORE" in Chapter 6 for
`<~> and ~ keys. The display should come on and you're
`2. Take a paper clip and insert it into the reset hole between the
`1. Open the door to the programming keys.
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`might also happen if you dropped your CORE.
`switch. This could happen if your CORE got jostled during shipping. It
`In case the display didn't come on , you may have to press the reset
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`2. In order to send TV Power, which is stored on key Ia 1 , press the
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`illustration, next page).
`being transmitted. If you own this TV, your power should go on (see
`you take your finger off the key. The C means that an infrared signal is
`be a C on the right-hand side of the display which will remain until
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`l key and hold it down. The display will read a-a . Also,
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`commands on PAGE 8.
`The display will read 8-. The CORE is now set up to execute
`1. Press the jr~·j key. A P appears in the display. Press the r:=J key.
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`following:
`In order to execute one of the commands on PAGE 8, you would do the
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`through 9. These sheets resemble the pages in the CORE Journal.
`the right-hand side is a list of commands labeled a through F and o
`hand side there is a diagram which looks like the CORE keyboard, and on
`PAGE 1, PAGE 2, etc ... For example, PAGE 8 is labeled TV. On the left(cid:173)
`If you look at the insert sheets, you'll notice that the diagrams are labeled
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`examples how CORE executes commands.
`the commands yourself. Even if you don't, you will see from the following
`equipment which works with these controllers, you may not need to enter
`If you own any
`The insert sheets explain which controllers they are.
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`from a few remote controllers.
`When you bought your CORE, it actually came with pre-stored commands
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`Using the Pre-stored Commands
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`Press the C,_J or~ key if you need to change the AM/PM settings.
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`rFlr£1
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`Use the B
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`pressed (more on this in the next section}.
`The status line reverts to the current location--the last PAGE and KEY
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`6. Press ~ when the time display is accurate.
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`key (day down; day up) to change the day.
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`5. Set the day and AM/PM.
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`i dl = minute up
`j~ I = minute down
`l bl =hour up
`Ia 1 = hour down
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`controllers in CORE.
`The next step is to store and execute commands from your remote
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`Change the hour and minute using the paired rocker keys:
`Up-down (scanning) method:
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`Operating the CORE
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`If the time is a four-digit number (10:00 thru 12:59) you will
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`have to enter 4 digits.
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`can save time by omitting step 3.
`prevents the command from executing. If you don't care about that, you
`that location would have been executed. Using the <~l key
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`program in PAGE 0, KEY a. However, any program already stored at
`Note: If you had skipped step 3, you would still be set up to store a
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`•:t::JI Now you are ready to store a command in PAGE 0, KEY a.
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`• Press the Ia 1 key. The display will show 0-a .
`The o is the symbol for the ,~, key.
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`•:t::». Press the,~, key. The display will show 0-o .
`•:S::It order to choose key a:
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`put it somewhere else . That's perfectly OK.
`example, you will use KEY a on the CORE. Later, you may decide to
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`to store the Power command from your controller. For this
`for this example.) You need to decide which key on PAGE 0 will be
`you're working with doesn't have a Power button, pick any other button
`Let's start with the Power command on your controller. (If the controller
`Press~. You'll see 0-in the display.
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`change PAGES, each of the operating keys has a new function.
`using the ~~'*"'1 key, followed by a key from 0 to 9 or a to F. When you
`consists of a PAGE number and a KEY number. You can change pages by
`All programs stored in CORE are referred to by their location, which
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`program is not restricted to a single IR command.
`pre-stored programs contain single IR commands. As you will see later, a
`16 PAGES on CORE is available to store up to 16 separate programs. All
`16 commands from one (or more) of your remote controllers. Each of the
`You can see from these diagrams that the word PAGE refers to a group of
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`Location: PAGE and KEY
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`corresponding to whatever VCR command you want to execute.
`stored on PAGE 9. Simply press 1~1. then~ , and then the key
`Now suppose you want to operate your VCR. The VCR commands are
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`Similarly, to send Channel Up, you would simply press key l Fl·
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`..,,..,.~r"'-programmed with any commands. In order to choose PAGE 0, you do
`assume you're going to use PAGE 0 for now, since this PAGE is not
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`•+=:JI. Press I~"~J . You'll see a P symbol in the display.
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`e following:
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`·=·~;e a single PAGE.
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`to use more than 1 PAGE. For now, we'll assume you are going to
`· If your controller has more than 16 buttons you want to use, you'll
`il~~~~:~~m~;mands from your controller on. We'll refer to your controller as the
`•l=::lll. e first thing to do is to decide which PAGE you are going to put the
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`remote controller.
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`ooslng the PAGE-KEY Location
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`or so inches apart).
`may need to adjust the distance between the two controllers (up to six
`Align your CORE and the other remote controller head to head . You
`CORE is now ready to accept a signal from your remote controller.
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`cursor on the next entry position.
`time display and you see the L symbol followed by an unblinking
`Enabling.) When you press tbJ. the PAGE-KEY location replaces the
`(a single short low-frequency buzz). Repeat the previous step on
`you haven't enabled this teaching session, you'll hear a reject tone
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`to prepare CORE to learn the remote controller command. (If
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`2. Press tbJ
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`When it is not showing, no teaching is allowed.
`When the En is showing, you can teach CORE new commands.
`Note what happens if you press Et!!i'LE again: the En disappears.
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`a CORE PAGE-KEY location, then record the command in your Journal.
`You start with a command on your remote controller, store that command at._ .. _
`The illustration below shows the process of storing commands in CORE.
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`8 -- A.
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`3 -.. - 4
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`your controllers.
`there it will be a simple matter to teach CORE ALL the commands from ALL ..... ...,.
`to teach CORE a single infrared command from your controller. From_..,...._
`controllers that are not pre-programmed into CORE). First, you'll learn how
`controllers in CORE (assuming that you have one or more remote -
`The next step is for you to store the commands from your own remote
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`6. Record the name of the command at the appropriate place in the CORE
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`Journal.
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`location will be preserved.
`and current location. Whatever was previously stored at the current
`stop the teaching session and return CORE to the display with the time
`Note: At any time during a teaching session, t~EL can be pressed to
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`Commands" in Chapter 2.
`command doesn't work, refer to "Verifying Remote Controller
`it does, you have verified that CORE has learned the command. If the
`importantly, the power on your TV should go on! (Or off, if it was on). If
`You should see a C at the right-hand side of the status line. More
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`press the Ia
`In order to test this, simply point the CORE toward your equipment and
`5. The next step is to make sure CORE has in fact learned the command.
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`j key.
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`your remote controller will be stored on PAGE 0, KEY a.
`Now the Power command (or whichever command you chose) from
`go back to displaying the current time and 0 -a on the status line.
`one CORE key.) You will hear another alert tone, and the display will
`you'll see later, it's possible to have more than a single IR command on
`4. Press ~ to signify the end of the program for this particular key. (As
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`Chapter 1 for further details.
`--See "Teaching your CORE a Remote Controller Function" in
`--Try different angles and distances between the two controllers
`controls your equipment. The batteries could be low.
`--Make sure the source controller is working by seeing if it
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`c. You hear no tone at all. In this case:
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`distance and/or angle between the CORE and your controller.
`again.
`If you continue to get the reject tone, try varying the
`the command. Release the button for a moment; then press it
`see the C on your display. This means CORE hasn't learned
`b. You hear the CORE reject tone (a low-frequency buzz) and don't
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`4.
`controller. You should release the button and proceed with step
`This means that CORE has accepted the signal from your
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`a. You see the Capture symbol C and hear the CORE alert
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`tone <• sinr hi:h~~u:cv~him•>
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`happen:
`controller. Hold it down until you hear a tone. One of three things will
`3. Press the Power button (or whichever button you've chosen) on your
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`tone. Then the display will revert to its previous state.
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`7. Press 16lJ. You'll see the OK symbol ( J ) briefly, and you'll hear an alert
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`the b.
`bl again to restore
`mistake and want to erase a character. Press ~
`the b , disappears. You can use the DgE key when you make a
`Optional: Press DgE. You'll see that the last character you pressed,
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`lets you know that the program is too long to fit on the display.
`off the left-hand side of the display, and an arrow appeared. The arrow
`is VCR Play. You'll notice that after you hit the P , the L disappeared
`This tells CORE to activate the program stored at PAGE 9, KEY b, which
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`6. Press ~~'j, [] ·l bj.
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`Key a, which happens to be TV Power.
`This sequence tells CORE to activate the program stored at PAGE 8,
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`5. Press c.J,
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`I ~ C)~
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`is VCR Power.
`This tells CORE to activate the program stored at PAGE E, Key a, which
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`4. Press CJ. L, L
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`use any other controllers.
`infrared commands. The difference is that this time we don't need to
`Note: This is the same procedure you followed for capturing
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`3. Press ~ . You'll now see the following display:
`2. If the En isn't showing on your display, press Enable.
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`--Press <ffi'>. L_j.
`I'Dif'"'bl
`--if you're not in PAGE 0 already, press ~~·1. ~.
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`1. Decide which location (PAGE and KEY) to store the program in. Let's
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`assume you're going to use PAGE 0, KEY b. To set up this location,
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`The steps for programming a sequence are:
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`b. will be activated when you press a single key.
`a. performs all three of the above actions.
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`What you are going to do is create a program which:
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`and VCR Play: at location 9-b.
`TV Power: at location 8-a.
`VCR Power: Stored at location E-a.
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`Suppose you have the following commands:
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`until you have a better understanding of how they work.
`a similar type of sequence. Keep your program sequences simple at first
`and a VCR. If you don't have this equipment, substitute other equipment in
`Note: This description is a sample of what you might do if you have a TV
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`do the rest.
`press a single key (or possibly a PAGE-KEY combination) and CORE will
`keypress! Once you've programmed this sequence. all you need do is
`commands. With CORE. you can combine all 3 commands into a single
`Every time you wanted to play a tape, you'd use the exact same series of
`controller, Power on your VCR controller, and Play on your VCR controller.
`you want to view a videotape, you would press Power on your TV
`combinations of commands that you will use frequently. For example, if
`In the normal course of operating your remote equipment, there are certain
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`into useful sequences.
`additional, powerful feature of CORE allows you to combine commands
`remote controllers to individual PAGE-KEY locations in CORE. An
`You've learned how to transfer all the individual commands from your
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`4. Press the 1£1 Key. You'll now see the symboll displayed on the
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`bottom line with a flashing cursor next to it.
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`hour-up (l
`1 :01. What you really want would be 2:01, so you have to press the
`ttme had been 1 :58 and you increased it by 3, the time would now say
`t:~ote: Be careful if the minutes "wrapped around". For example if the
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`bl ) key .to increase the hours.
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`that you want the program to happen. For this example, press the
`3. As you did in the section on setting the clock, adjust the time to the time
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`minute-up key (the l dl key) three times. As you can see, the time will
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`advance three minutes.
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`the time.
`timer. You'll see the symbol fr on the status line, and AT to the left of
`2. Press the %1 key. This begins programming of what is called an event
`1. Make sure Enable is on.
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`Here's how you do it:
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`program 3 minutes from now.
`worked. So for illustration's sake, you can tell CORE to execute the
`tomorrow morning. The problem is, you'd have to wait until then to see if it
`have it wake you up by telling CORE to execute the sequence at 7 AM
`substitute your program location for the one in this example). You could
`tape on your VCR (or any sequence you have already created--just
`For this example, you can use the sequence you created which played a
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`b. If it's correct and still doesn't work, refer to Chapter 2 of the
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`Reference for more information on sequences.
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`do thts, see Chapter 4 on Editing.
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`a. First ~eview your program to make sure you entered it correctly. To
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`If part or all of the program did not work:
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`choosing.
`activate the program for you automatically at a time and day of your
`1;:1 built-In timer, you have an additional option: you can have CORE
`actions, and then activate that program by pressing a key. With CORE's
`You've just seen that you can create a program to perform one or more
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`well as the power to the TV, and then the VCR should play.
`displayed on the status line. The power to the VCR should go on as
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`the power on your TV and VCR are OFF. Point your CORE in the
`8. Test the sequence to make sure it works as it should. First, make sure
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`See Chapter 3 of the Reference for more details on timed operations.
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`off.
`Also, you'll see a flashing "bell" which will indicate that an alarm had gone
`to verify that the time on the CORE is the time that you had set the event for.
`If the display timed out, you can wake it up by pressing the ~~j key twice
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`hear the three alert tones and the timer will execute.
`reviewing the event queue. As soon as you leave the queue, you will
`CORE will not execute the program while you are in the middle of
`two alert tones, this means it's time for your event to happen. However,
`Note: If at any time while you're reviewing the event queue you hear
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`you pressed the key yourself.
`alert tones. CORE will then activate your equipment exactly as when
`When the timer goes off, you will hear an alarm consisting of three
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`see Chapter 3 of the Reference.
`10:18 and 10:19. For instructions on how to control the seconds count,
`if you set the timer for 10:18 PM,
`it will execute somewhere between
`Note: The timer may not execute exactly on the minute. For example,
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`general direction of your TV and VCR and wait for the timer to execute.
`sure that the power on both your TV and VCR is off. Point CORE in the
`The next step is to verify that the timer executes on schedule. Make
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`4. Now to exit the event queue you can either press ~ or cWEL .
`the main display. Now repeat the procedure for settmg a timer.
`event in the queue, CORE will buzz once and then _return_you back to
`signified by a flashing AT. Now press ottrlr . Since you only had one
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`or location. you can delete the timer from the queue. Turn Enable on.
`3. If the display is correct, proceed to step 4. If there's an error in the time
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`If it is solid, Enable is off.
`the upper left-hand corner. If the AT is flashing, it means Enable 1s on.
`executed at that time (in this example PAGE 0 KEY b ).You'll see.AT in
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`The display shows the time of the event and
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`following one:
`If you programmed the timer correctly, you'll see a display like the
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`You'll have to repeat the above steps to program the timer.
`It you hear a reject tone, it means there's nothing in the event queue.
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`2 . Press ll;J .
`1. Press E~T .
`haven't executed yet. Here's the procedure:
`The event queue is a list CORE keeps of all the timers you've set which
`one Is due to execute next. To do this, you can review the event queue.
`Or you may have programmed several timers, and you want to see which
`Suppose you'd like to check to make sure you set the event timer correctly.
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`Reviewing the Event Queue
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`put in the display (in this case, three minutes from now).
`at PAGE o. KEY b (which you had already programmed); at the time you
`To sum up what you Just did: You told CORE to execute the program
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`6. Press OK .
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`5. Press ~ • EJ .j bl· This represents the sequence that we did
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`the last key that was accessed was KEY 3.
`accessed. For example, in the above display, the current PAGE is 0 and
`• The status line of the display shows the current PAGE and last KEY
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`total of 259 is a combination of 16 PAGE locations times 16 KEY locations
`• Hence you can store up to 259 programs-one at each location. The
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`Therefore, pressing the It I key canexecute a program as well as
`special cases, cr, b-and c-, can have their own programs.
`Normally programs require both a PAGE and a KEY location. These
`2. To store another program, as a •preamble• to entering the PAGE.
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`setting up CORE for use on PAGE a.
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`1. To provide quicker access to 3 of the PAGES. For example, to
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`use the ~~~~cj key.
`access PAGE a, you can simply press It I· You do not have to
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`l?.:i I, and lt-4 I· These keys can be used:
`• In addition, there are three special direct-access PAGE keys,~~~ I ,
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`locations to store CORE programs.
`by its PAGE-KEY location. Therefore there are 16 x 16 = 256 separate
`the keys 0 through 9 and a through F. Each CORE program is identified
`• Each PAGE location subdivides into 16 KEY locations, also identified by
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`through F.
`using the ~~"J key, followed by one of the characters 0 through 9 and a
`• There are 16 PAGE locations. Physically, a new PAGE is accessed by
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`sequences. No program sequence can contain more than 64 keystrokes.
`timers or Intervals, other program definitions, and valid operating key
`location. A program can contain remote controller commands, event
`A CORE program is a sequence of actions assigned to a PAGE and KEY
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`5. It may take some experimentation to determine the best way to use
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`CORE's memory for your own convenience.
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`you're currently in.
`components, can then be accessed quickly no matter what PAGE
`Channel Up/Down and Mute, which work with several of your
`one of the direct-access PAGES. Commands such as Master Volume,
`You also might want to put commands that you will use frequently on
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`and sets you up to operate commands on PAGE b.
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`one of your controllers.
`fundamental type of program: capturing a single infrared command from
`that will be stored at that location. The next section covers the most
`Once you have selected the location, you are ready to create a program
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`program contains an event timer.
`location, it will execute. This is particularly unwise if the stored
`careful, however, because if there already is a program stored at that
`Note: To save time, you can skip pressing the ,fjJ, key. You must be
`Then press one of the keys between 0 through 9 or a through F.
`see the CORE symbol o in the second position of the status line.
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`3. To choose a KEY within the current PAGE, press the.~, key. You will
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`PAGE location for programming without executing it, use method #1.
`program stored at that location, if any. If you want to select the direct
`Note: Choosing a direct PAGE this way will also execute the
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`2. To choose one of the direct-access PAGES, you can use a shortcut:
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`press the It 1.1~.:; 1. or lf,.4 I key.
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`choose, you can skip this step.
`Note: If the display shows that the current PAGE is the one you want to
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`PAGE location with a trailing dash; the KEY location will be blank.
`of the keys 0 through 9 or a through F. The display will show the
`symbol P displayed in the lower left of the status line. Then press one
`1. To choose a new PAGE: press the 1~4 key. You will see the CORE
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`and/or sets the volume to a predetermined level. That way you can
`one which turns power on several units, selects a particular station
`makes sense to use these for some kind of configuration program,
`addition, each of these keys can store its own program. Therefore it 1·11;~··
`accessed quickly with the direct-access It 1.1~.:; I· and lt.4 I keys. In
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`press, say, the ~~.:; I key, which executes the configuration program
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`4. Keep in mind that PAGES a, b and c are special, in that they can be
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`3. You can reserve a few PAGES for special programs, such as those
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`containing sequences and timers.
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`commands which seem to go together.
`paired commands like Volume Up/Down, Channel Up/Down or other
`Also, notice that the key pairs a-b, c-d, E-F should be used for
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`commands like 0 through 9 on the corresponding CORE KEYS.
`Up are on KEYS c and d. Of course, it's logical to put numbered
`KEYS E and F on several different PAGES; Volume Down and Volume
`notice that Channel Down and Channel Up commands are stored on
`example, if you look at the "Factory Preset Programs" sheets, you'll
`each PAGE. This will help you in remembering where things are. For
`2. It's a good idea to put similar functions on the same KEY location in
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`save space by not storing them in CORE.)
`commands that you will use infrequently or not at all, you may want to
`(If your controller has certai~
`you will need to use two PAGES.
`If your controller has more than 16 buttons
`each of your controllers.
`1. First, you will generally want to reserve a separate PAGE or two for
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`suggestions for starting out