Learning Tips
Fresh Batteries in the Original Remote Control -
Weak batteries will cause B&K Editor to fail to
correctly learn. Note that EVEN if the original remote still operates the component, the batteries can be
too weak to produce a strong enough carrier for any learning remote control to detect!!!! When a code fails,
replace the batteries FIRST!
Tap instead of Pressing and Holding -
With normal short burst codes (buttons the user would simply
tap, rather than press and hold), this will produce better results. Normally, you should press and hold.
The “Flutter” Technique -
If you are having problems with a “Press and Hold” Code (like volume up or
down a button the user would press and hold), sometimes fluttering the button while in learn mode improve
its ability to be learned.
The “Semaphore” Technique -
Use a book or another opaque object in between the two remotes. Press
the button on the original remote, then remove the obstruction for a moment, then put it back. Experiment
with different timings.
Learning IR Codes One at a Time
Select the Button -
Select the button that you want to teach to by single clicking it.
Click on the LEARN Shortcut Button -
The Learn shortcut button stays depressed to indicate that you
have selected LEARN mode.
Wait for READY to Appear -
The SR10.1 (not the SideKick) must be connected to the PC. Once you see
the READY indicator, press and hold the corresponding button on the original remote control while pointing
it at the TOP of the SR10.1. When the code is successfully learned, the window will say GOOD, confirming
that the code learned “
correctly.
” Actually, the GOOD means that the code
might be good....
Press the test
icon
and point the connected SR10.1 at the component to test if it really is good! Reteach as necessary.
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Click on SAVE -
You must click on SAVE to save the LEARNED command.
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Start with the remote controls an inch apart. Vary the learning distance from
one inch to as much as four feet if the code doesn’t test correctly. Make sure
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