amino Maxi Linux Remote Control User Guide

amino Maxi Linux Remote Control

Remote control layout

*Personal video recorder – only available on certain models of STB

1. TV input source select
2. TV/AUX power/standby
3. Colour navigation
4. Replay VOD or recorded video
5. Set-top box (STB) PVR* controls
6. Electronic Program Guide
7. Navigation and OK
8. Back
9. Volume up and down
10. Channel select and text entry
11. Go to Live TV
12. Option (function is determined by your service provider)
13. Infra-red (IR) window
14. STB power/standby
15. VOD menu
16. Forward VOD or recorded video
17. Information
18. Exit
19. Menu (for STB)
20. Channel/Page up and down
21. Mute
22. Subtitles/Closed captions
23. PVR/recordings menu
24. Low battery warning LED

Note: Some functionality may not be available on specific models of STB. Functionality may also vary depending on the TV service delivered by your service provider.

Inserting batteries

1. Slide the battery housing cover downwards to remove it.
2. Insert two AAA batteries with the + and – ends positioned as shown.
3. Refit the battery housing cover.

Battery information

Do not mix different types of battery or old and new batteries.

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not going to use it for several weeks, to avoid the risk of leakage.

Please respect the environment and any local regulations and dispose of old batteries in a responsible manner.

Do not attempt to recharge the batteries supplied with your remote control.

Immediately remove any leaking batteries.

Take care when handling leaking batteries as they may cause burns to the skin or eyes, or other physical injuries.

Operation

When you use the remote control, point it towards the front of the set-top box (STB). Do not cover the infrared (IR) window at the front of the remote control or at the front of the STB. If you press and hold any key for more than 30 seconds, the remote control will stop transmitting commands to preserve battery life.

Set-top box control setup (pairing)

To use your STB, you must pair it with your Maxi Linux Remote Control using Bluetooth. Your remote control can only pair with one STB at a time.

Ensure the STB is powered on, connected to a TV, and has finished its start-up procedure. Ensure your TV input source is set to display the output from the STB.

Depending on your service provider, pairing instructions may be shown on screen when you connect your STB to a TV (e.g. as a setup wizard). In this case, follow the on screen instructions. If no instructions are shown on screen, follow the pairing instructions below.

Note: During pairing, the only remote control keys that will work are the STB power (14) and BACK (8) keys. You must press BACK (8) to stop pairing or to use any other function.

Auto pairing with your STB

1. The remote control will automatically enter pairing mode for 60 seconds after the batteries have been inserted.
2. Press any key to start pairing your remote control to your STB. The STB POWER key (14) will flash to confirm the keypress.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions on your TV to pair your remote and STB.

If auto pairing is unsuccessful, you can pair the remote control manually as follows:

Manual pairing with your STB

1. Press the MENU (19) and OK (7) keys simultaneously until the STB POWER key (14) flashes to acknowledge the manual pairing request. ‘Searching for accessories’ is shown on the TV screen.
2. The STB POWER key (14) flashes once to confirm successful pairing. The STB may also display an on-screen message, depending on the version of software installed.

Note: Pairing may not be successful on the first attempt. If pairing is unsuccessful, the TV/AUX POWER key (2) gives a long flash to indicate an error. It is advisable to make a few further attempts at manual pairing before contacting your service provider.

Controlling the TV with your Maxi Remote Control (brand search)

The TV/AUX POWER (2), TV INPUT (1), VOL+, VOL- (9) and MUTE (21) keys on the Maxi Linux remote control can be programmed so that they control the relevant functions on your TV.

To do this, your remote control must first learn the ‘brand code’ of your TV. By default, the remote control is programmed with the most common brand code 1150 (Samsung).

1. On our website, visit the resources page (amino.tv/resources) and select the TV Brand Codes document for Maxi remote controls. Identify the 4-digit brand code for your brand of TV.

2. Make sure your TV is turned on. The STB does not need to be turned on for this operation.

3. Press the MENU key (19) and the number 1 text entry key simultaneously until the STB power key (14) flashes twice to indicate it has entered brand search mode.

4. Perform the brand search using one of the following methods:
   • Code entry – If you know your TV brand code, press the 2 and 6 text entry keys simultaneously until the TV/AUX POWER key (2) flashes twice and remains on. Now enter your 4-digit code using the text entry keys.
   • Auto search – If you don’t know your TV brand code, press the 1 and 3 text entry keys simultaneously until the TV/AUX POWER (2) key flashes twice and remains on. Now enter 9 9 9 9 to enter auto brand search mode.

5. For either method of brand search, the TV/AUX POWER key (2) will flash once and remain on to confirm a successful connection with your TV. You can test it by pressing either the TV/AUX POWER key (2) or the MUTE key (21) to confirm that the TV responds.

6. If brand search has been unsuccessful, the TV/AUX POWER key (2) will give a long flash. Press Back (8) to exit brand search mode. See section 5 of this user guide for details on how to ‘teach’ your remote to control your TV.

Learning mode – For use if Brand Search is unsuccessful

If the brand search process described in section 4 is unsuccessful, it is possible for the Maxi Linux remote control to ‘learn’ a key function from another ‘source’ remote control.

1. Choose your ‘target key’ on the Maxi Linux remote control. This key will be the one that learns the function from the source remote control. It must be one of the following keys: TV/AUX POWER (2), TV INPUT (1), VOL+, VOL- (9), MUTE (21).

2. Press and hold the numbers 4 and 6 on your Maxi Linux remote control simultaneously until the TV/AUX POWER key (2) flashes and then remains on.

3. Press your target key on the Maxi Linux remote control:
   • if this is a valid key for learning mode, the TV/AUX POWER key (2) will give a confirmation flash. You can now release the target key and move to step 4.
   • if your chosen target key is invalid for learning mode, or you do not press within 30 seconds, the TV/AUX POWER key (2) will give a long flash and the Maxi Linux remote control will return to user mode. Release the Target Key and try again from step 2.

4. Hold the Maxi Linux remote control 3 – 6 cm from the source remote control with the IR windows facing each other. Press your chosen key on the source remote control (On/Off, Source, Vol +, Vol -, Mute).

5. If the IR signal is received correctly, the TV/AUX POWER key (2) will flash twice and the Maxi Linux remote control will return to normal mode with the new function added to the target key. This will overwrite any previously learned code on the target key).

6. If the IR signal is not received correctly, or is received after 30 seconds, the TV/AUX POWER key (2) will give a long flash and the Maxi Linux remote control will return to user mode.

7. If any key is pressed on the Maxi Linux remote control while it is waiting for an IR signal, the TV/AUX POWER key (2) will give a long flash and the Maxi Linux remote control will return to unormal mode.

8. To clear a target key of any previously learned function, press and hold the 4 and 6 keys for at least three seconds until the TV/ AUX POWER key (2) flashes and remains on. Press your target key twice. The TV/AUX POWER key (2) will flash to confirm the target key has been cleared.

How do I return my remote to Factory Settings?

1. Press and hold numbers 1 and 6 until the TV/AUX POWER key flashes, then remains on.
2. Enter the key sequence 9 8 1 on the remote control text entry keys. The STB POWER key (14) will flash and the remote control will be reset to its factory settings.

References

• Resources - Amino Communications

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