Advanced FeaturesFast Volume Fast Volume (tm) is a unique feature of Accenda that makes remote control of volume especially fast and convenient. Fast Volume sends multiple volume up or down instructions with a single button push or just one spoken instruction. To use Fast Volume simply press [SHIFT] - [V+] (louder) or [SHIFT] -[V-] (softer) to have Accenda send four volume up or down instructions at one time. For even faster volume adjustment, [ALT] - [V+] or [ALT] - [V-] sends eight volume up or down instructions. To train Accenda to use Fast Volume:
Please note: To avoid sending instructions faster than the television (or other selected device) can receive them, Accenda will need one or two seconds to send the entire string of volume up or down instructions. Make sure the Accenda is pointing toward the television when the selected device source button is green so that the television etc. will receive all the instructions. Volume Control Accenda will try to reduce the number of buttons you have to press in order to make operating your entertainment system as easy as possible. For example, VCRs and cable boxes rarely have volume controls. With devices such as these, Accenda will send volume control instructions directly to the TV if it can, even if you are in VCR or Cable mode, eliminating the need to press the [TV] button. Even when the VCR or cable box has volume control capability built in, most consumers prefer to use the volume control on their television. Therefore, even when the VCR or cable box has a volume control, the Accenda will automatically send volume control commands to the television instead of the VCR or cable box. You may disable this feature and have Accenda control volume with the VCR or cable box by pressing [TV] - [PROG] - [8] - [PROG] (The TV button will flash twice). You may re-enable TV volume control when in satellite, cable or VCR mode by repeating the key sequence. The TV button will flash once if volume “send-through” is enabled. Availability of the volume send-through feature will vary with the type and manufacturer of the entertainment devices you are using. (See also “Smart Source” on page 30 for advanced control of source buttons.) Erasing Accenda's Programming(Reset Accenda) Accenda uses a special non-volatile memory to remember voice instructions, favorite channels, multi-step functions, Smart Source and device setup. This ensures that Accenda will retain its programming even when you are changing the battery. From time to time you may wish to completely erase all programming and start fresh. To clear non-volatile memory, press [ALT] -[REC] (Accenda will respond with a beep) followed by [ALT] - [REC] again. (Accenda will respond with "memory cleared”). Caution: this will erase all set up information, voice instructions and Multi-step functions. Accenda will be reset to its default settings. Multi-String Sequences “Multiple String Sequences” take the flexibility and power of the Accenda to another level by letting you program a single instruction to step through a series of button sequences each time you speak the instruction. For example, a multi-string sequence can let you surf through three favorite channels with just a single voice instruction or button push. The following multi-string sequence uses the TV tuner to step through channels two, four, and seven, with a tuner that requires you to enter all numbers as two-button sequences.
Smart Source Smart Source (tm) is a new feature that makes using Accenda simpler than any other remote control by eliminating the traditional need to push the [TV], [CBL/SAT], [VCR], [DVD],[AUDIO] or [AUX] button every time you want to change what you are doing. Smart Source puts you in complete control. With Smart Source, you decide which entertainment device you wish to use for common functions — which you then perform with just one button press. Smart Source also simplifies voice programming, by reducing the number of button presses required to perform a function. Once you have programmed Smart Source, you may never need to press the [TV], [CBL], [VCR], or [AUX] buttons again! For example, if both your cable box and TV can control volume, you can have Accenda automatically select the TV whenever you press volume up, volume down or mute, and have the Accenda automatically select the cable box to change channels whenever you press channel up, channel down, or any numeric key. (With traditional remote controls you would need to remember to push the TV button to change to the TV mode, then change the volume, then press the cable button to switch back to the cable mode to continue changing the channels.) Smart Source classifies buttons of each common type together. The classifications are: volume-related buttons, channel related buttons, tape/DVD/Cassette control buttons, power-related buttons and Audio related buttons. Once you assign any button to a device, all the buttons of that type are automatically assigned. For example, if you assign [C+] to the cable box, [C-], [Prev], and the numeric keys are then all assigned to the cable box. Similarly, if you assign [V+] volume up to the television, [V-] and [Mute] are also assigned to the television.
If you wish to override Smart Source (for example to record one channel with your VCR while you are watching a different channel with your TV), simply press [SMART]. The currently selected source button will flash once. To turn Smart Source back on, press [SMART]. The button will flash twice to indicate Smart Source is back on. If sound is on, Accenda will say, “Smart Source On.” Auto-Mute When enabled, Auto-Mute sends a Mute instruction to the television, thus making the room quiet so that Accenda will better understand voice instructions. Accenda offers two alternative Auto-Mute modes. In the full Auto-Mute mode, any time Accenda wakes up through the user pressing the [LISTEN] button, Accenda will send a mute signal. In the "Qualified Auto-Mute" mode, Accenda sends a mute signal whenever it hears a valid keyword. You may sequence through the Auto-Mute modes by pressing [ALT] then [Mute]. Each time you press [ALT] - [Mute} it will go the next mode, that is, Full Auto-Mute, Qualified Auto-Mute, Auto-Mute Off. You may turn the volume back on by issuing a Mute instruction. Front Panel Lights: Source Buttons Each source button ([TV] [VCR] [CBL/SAT] [DVD] [AUX] [AUDIO]) will flash green when you select it. Once selected, the button will also flash when the remote control is sending an infrared signal to the specific device. This is especially useful when you are using Smart Source, as you can easily tell what device the remote control is operating when you press a button. The last selected source button will also light to flash back a response during set up. Backlight Any time a button is pressed, the major keypad buttons (numeric, favorite channel, power, and transport buttons) will light red for a preset time. The amount of time may be changed as follows: Adjust Backlight Time You may adjust the amount of time the keypad backlight remains lit after you press a button. The default setting is 12 seconds. You may adjust the time as follows:
The [LISTEN] button "wakes Accenda, enabling it to listen for voice instructions. The [LISTEN] button will light in various colors to indicate the status of the Accenda. Following is the meaning of the different colors:
Voice Response Method You may use the [SOUND] button to turn on and off the voice response feature. You may also change between two methods of voice response. In normal operation when Voice Response is enabled, Accenda will state the button you are pressing, then automatically send the command to the TV, etc. You may alternatively have Accenda state the button you are pressing, but NOT send the command until you press the button again. This method of operation makes it easier to prevent sending commands by accident. You may switch between these two methods of operation by pressing: [TV] - [PROG] - [9] - [PROG]. The TV button will flash twice if the alternative method is selected. The TV button will flash once if the standard method is selected. |
