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Learning Remotes
Learning remotes can be used two ways: as a general remote with a Toshiba or
Kenwood code set, or set to accept (learn) Kaleidescape-specific commands
from a device that can generate these commands (for example, the
Kaleidescape Remote).
PC Programmable Remotes
PC Programmable remotes can support commands specific to the Kaleidescape
interface and provide a more complete experience. The manufacturer provides
software that allows the remote to be programmed via a computer. This type of
programming often allows IR codes to be imported in hex format (usually
copying and pasting the codes into a text box), or from a Philips CCF file.
For a list of all IR codes (in hex) or CCF format available from Kaleidescape, or
for the CCF file, go to
www.kaleidescape.com/go/ir
.
Templates are available for download for RTI, URC, and Elan remotes.
Kaleidescape is also included in IR code database libraries for URC, Logitech
Harmony and Opus.
Touch Panels
Kaleidescape supports several variations of touch panel control, including:
•
Onscreen Display with Video
•
Onscreen Display without Video
Onscreen Display with Video
Onscreen Display with Video (OSD Video) displays the Kaleidescape onscreen
display on the touch panel, along with other controls, by using a video window
on the touch panel. Touching the video display makes selections or navigates
menus. OSD Video provides the richest user experience and is the
implementation suggested by Kaleidescape whenever possible.
