Manual English manual for Progress PC, Progress Star USB and Progress Micro USB Rev I GB
Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4 Advantages of Progress PC ............................................................................ 4 Description of Progress Star USB and Progress Micro USB .......................... 5 Install Progress PC ........................................................................................... 6 Symbols ...............................................................
Alarm Function with a control switch ....................................................... 23 Alarm function on any button ................................................................... 23 Adding Images ............................................................................................ 24 Adding Your Own Images (Advanced) .................................................... 24 Clearing a Button ........................................................................................
Introduction Progress PC is a software which can be used to wirelessly control functions in the environment such as TV, video, stereo, lamps and hall telephone. Progress Star or Progress Micro that transmits the IR signals, is connected to the USB port on the computer. They are programmable which means that they can “record” IR codes from other remote control units such as TV, video or stereo. The screen is dynamic and the information displayed can be arranged according to the user’s needs and wishes.
Description of Progress Star USB and Progress Micro USB Progress Star Fig 1 Indicator LED Input for control switch Built-in control switch Input for control switch Transmitting LEDs IR Sensor inside cover Switch for connecting to USB-port on the PC Progress Micro Transmitting LEDS and sensor inside cover Indication LED If Progress PC shall be used to its full, a transmitter unit must be connected to the USB port on the computer.
Install Progress PC To avoid problems when starting software and hardware it is important to follow the installation instructions. Note! Always install the software before connecting the hardware. Progress PC is compatible with Win XP, Vista, Win 7, Win 8 and Win 10. Install software and hardware by the following procedure: 1. Uninstall Progress Light if it has been installed. 2.
9. Start Progress PC and check that the connected transmitter unit is transmitting. Symbols The following symbols are being used in Progress PC: = Go to “Settings” = Go to “Start page” = End macro recording mode Brief Demonstration To get an idea of how Progress PC works look at the standard pages that are included. Start from the page that is shown in Fig. 2, then press on the button Go to Start page. You will now be taken to the Start page where you see various images and symbols.
can be added, speech can be recorded, etc. Press the tools icon obtain access to the Settings menu.
Settings This section explains how to adjust various settings in Progress PC. Progress PC has been designed such that it is possible to adjust the settings simply, without a manual. In addition, help is available at strategic points (Help). You can use the mouse to adjust the settings by pressing the screen, or you can connect a control switch and use scanning. This means that users, engineers and others can adjust all the settings, with only a few exceptions.
Scanning Settings Scanning Methods Different scanning methods can be used in Progress PC. Selections can be made between one or two control switches, automatic or manual scanning, row/column or linear scanning, forced scanning or repetition. The settings selected when Progress PC is delivered are automatic linear scanning that is controlled by one control switch. Note! Progress PC can be adjusted such that it displays only one page at a time when scanning.
Linear scanning: This can be either manual or automatic – the principle is the same in both cases. The buttons along row 1 are first stepped, and then the stepping continues along row 2, etc. Change the scanning method by the following procedure: Settings Scanning Method. Follow the plan below to select the type of scanning desired.
Control Switches Progress Star has two inputs for external control switches, see Fig. 1, Page 5. The switch is a 3.5 mm jack plug. Only control switches having the CE-label may be connected. Warning! Electrodes that are attached to the skin and invasive control switches must not be connected to Progress PC. Scanning Speed Progress PC steps forward with a certain speed when using automatic scanning. This speed can be selected between 0.2 and 10 steps/sec.
Sound Settings Sound Volume The setting of the sound volume affects all sound that Progress PC emits. This may be a tone that is heard during scanning or it may be recorded sound. The sound volume can be set between levels 0 and 5. Note! The computer must have loudspeakers connected and the computer’s sound settings must be correctly set. Set the sound volume by the following procedure: Settings System Sound settings Sound volume Factory default: 3.
Making a Back-up and Default Settings Making a Back-up When various pages have been created and various settings have been made a back-up can be made. The file that is created contains it all; settings, images, pages and sound. It can be copied to be used in Gewa Progress for instance or be sent to other users. The file name must not be changed but must be called Progress.xml. Path: C:\Program\Gewa\Progress PC\Back-up. Note! If a new back-up is made the previous one will be overwritten.
Managing Pages Adding a Completed Page Progress PC is delivered with standard pages that are described in the section Brief Demonstration, page 7. Approximately 30 completed pages are included so that you don't have to create pages from scratch. The pages included are suitable for different items that are to be controlled, such as telephone, TV and video. Some pages are complete with GewaLink channels and images, other pages have only images.
settings in the usual way but the program has to be restarted. If you want to go to settings the function “Go to settings” in the upper left corner on the “Start Page” has to be moved before rows and columns are removed. Create a new page by the following procedure: Settings Pages/Buttons Add/remove a page Add a page Create a new page choose the number of rows and the number of columns choose a unique name for this page Removing a Page Progress PC is delivered with standard pages.
Changing a Page Name A user sometimes has several devices in different rooms. It is easy to get confused about which pages belong to which rooms, when adding completed pages. This makes it possible to change the name of a page to, for example, “TV bedroom”, “TV living room”, or “TV kitchen”. Change the name of a page by the following procedure: Settings Pages/buttons Select page browse among the pages available Select this page Properties Change page name Write in the new text.
Testing the Distance The distance between the remote control unit and the transmitting unit must be correct, in order to obtain good results when recording IR codes. This distance differs from one remote control unit to another, and thus you should check the distance before recording new IR codes from the remote control unit. Direct the remote control unit at the transmitting unit, exactly as is shown in the figure.
Recording IR Codes When the best position has been determined as described above, press the Back button. Now you can choose between two different recording methods “Standard” and “Alternative”. Always start with the standard method. Press and hold down the button of the remote control unit that is to be recorded, and follow the instructions on the screen. Two presses are normally required, and sometimes more than two, in order to record an IR code.
Inserting GewaLink channels GewaLink channels are standard channels that are used in all Gewa remote control units and receivers. There are 128 GewaLink channels, numbered from 0-127. These channels do not need to be recorded, they are included with Progress PC. GewaLink channels must not be confused with codes from products that are purchased in other shops, such as TVs, video machines and DVD players. These use another type of IR channel, described in the previous section Recording IR Codes.
Creating IR Macros Progress PC can send IR macros. Progress PC automatically carries out a sequence of operations after one button is pressed. For example, four buttons must be pressed in order to reach a page on Text-TV. You can create an IR macro of these four button presses. Another application may be to switch off the sound on the TV at the same time as answering the telephone. An IR macro can contain up to 47 button presses, and each of these can last for up to 25.5 seconds.
Recording Sound It is possible to record sound in Progress PC, which is heard when scanning between different buttons and when a button is activated. For example, if the function of a button is to light a lamp, Progress PC can be made to say “Lamp”. A maximum of 10 seconds can be recorded for each button. A microphone must be connected to the microphone input on the computer in order to record sound. Also check the sound settings on the computer.
Alarm Function with a control switch If an external control switch is held pressed for approximately 4.5 seconds an alarm will be given. When activating the alarm function an alarm symbol will be shown on the screen with a sound signal. The image and sound cannot be changed. The alarm function can be caused to operate in two different ways: 1. Via a relay output (default). Note! Does not work with Progress Star or Progress Micro. 2. Progress sends a freely chosen GewaLink channel.
Adding Images Several hundred images and symbols are included with Progress PC. They are placed into various categories such as DVD, TV, HiFi, Bed, etc., described in the section Images and Symbols, page 36.
Clearing a Button Clearing a button means removing everything placed on the button. It is possible to choose between removing only the function or only the appearance or clear everything.
Miscellaneous Topics Checking the Version Progress PC has three different forms of version identification: 1. The software of the user interface. 2. The software, called Guix, for communication between the user interface and Windows. 3. The software for the transmitting unit. Check all forms of versions by the following procedure: Settings System Version Usage Conditions Progress Star or Progress Micro is intended to be used in dry conditions.
Completed Pages The following completed pages are delivered with Progress PC. Select a completed page as required and add it using the Settings page in Progress PC. Once a page has been added, it is easy to add or remove functions. Many of the pages already have IR channels set up, for example, for controlling the Gewa Jupiter loudspeaker telephone. The GewaLink channels are shown in the pages. IR codes must be recorded from the original remote control unit in order to control other items, such as a TV.
BED 8 FUNC CD-CHANGER + Bed control with up to 8 functions. Some lamps, etc. CD-changer. Short-cuts CD-changer on the upper row. CD-CHANGER CD DVD+ DVD CD control. Can be used with a HiFi-page. DVD control. Short-cuts DVD control. Included on the upper row. as a standard page on delivery.
HIFI 2 + HIFI 2 HIFI Control of HiFi with radio, CD and tape player. Short-cuts on the upper row. Control of HiFi with radio, CD and tape player. Included as a standard page on delivery. Control of HiFi-unit. Can link to CD, radio and tape player. JUP DIAL GL 16-31 JUP DIAL GL 16-47+ JUP DIAL GL 16-47 1) 2) 1) 2) Ring individual numbers with Jupiter. Functions with Gewa Jupiter's factory defaults, GewaLink 16-31. Shortcuts on the upper row. 1) 2) Ring individual numbers with Jupiter.
JUP DIAL GL 96-127+ JUP DIAL GL 96-127 JUP DIR KEY ALT 7+ 4) 3) Ring individual Ring individual Direct dialling buttons numbers with Jupiter. numbers with Jupiter. for Jupiter. Set Jupiter to Set Jupiter to use Set Jupiter to use use GewaLink 16-31, or GewaLink 96-127. GewaLink 96-127. channel 7. Short-cuts on Short-cuts on the upper the upper row. row. 3) 4) See Page 34 for instructions on programming Jupiter.
JUP DIR KEY GL 3447+ JUP DIR KEY GL 34-47 JUP DIR KEY GL 96127+ 5) Direct dialling buttons 5) Direct dialling buttons 3) Direct dialling buttons for Jupiter. Set Jupiter for Jupiter. Set Jupiter to for Jupiter. Set Jupiter to to use GewaLink 16-47. use GewaLink 16-47. use GewaLink 96-127. Short-cuts on the upper Combine with JUP DIR Short-cuts on the upper row. A 4096-code must KEY ALT 7. row. A 4096-code must be created. Combine be created. with JUP DIR KEY ALT 7+.
TAPE TUNER TV SIMPLE+ CD control. Can be used together with a HiFi-page. Radio control. Can be used together with a HiFi-page. Simple TV control. The Text-TV button can be used for linking to TextTV. Short-cuts on the upper row. TV SIMPLE TV TEXT + Simple TV control. The Text-TV button can be used for linking to TextTV. Included as a standard page on delivery. Text-TV. Can also be Text-TV. Can also be used for normal TVused for normal TVfunctions. Short-cuts on functions. the upper row.
TV + TV TV+DECODER+ S imple TV-page. Shortcuts on the upper row. Simple TV-page. Control of TV and decoder. Short-cuts on the upper row. TV+DECODER VCR + VCR DVD control. Simple page for a video Simple page for a video player. Short-cuts on player. Included as a the upper row. standard page on delivery.
X10-IR543 Control of light with X10 system Brief Guide to Programming the Jupiter Loudspeaker Telephone with Progress PC The manual for Gewa Jupiter gives more information. 1) This page functions with Gewa Jupiter's factory defaults. Restore Jupiter to the factory defaults by the following procedure: 1. Add this page to Progress PC. 2. Go to this page, which allows the user to control Jupiter, in Progress PC. 3. Press on Jupiter. 4.
6. Press 3 , 8 , # on Jupiter. The indicator lamp now flashes three times as a confirmation. 3) These pages use GewaLink channels 96-127 divided into two pages. One page is used for dialling individual numbers (JUP DIAL GL 96-127), while the other is used for directly dialled numbers (JUP DIR KEY GL 96-127). Use these pages by following this procedure: 1. Add these pages to Progress PC. 2. Go to the page entitled JUP DIAL 96-127, which allows the user to control Jupiter, in Progress PC. 3.
GewaLink channels in Progress PC The following GewaLink channels have been used in completed pages.
Images and Symbols The following images and symbols are included with Progress. All the images are grouped into various categories.
HIFI 38
NUMBERS SYMBOLS 39
PICTOGRAMS TELEPHONE 40
TV 41
VCR 42
Specifications for Progress Star and Progress Micro Maximum number of memory locations for learned IR codes, GewaLink channels, 4096-codes and IR macros Range: Dimensions (L x W x H) Progress Star: Dimensions (L x W x H) Progress Micro: Temperature range: Connection: 256 10-30 metres 69 x 54 x 20 mm 46 x 36 x 16 mm 0-40° C USB port The Medical Device Directive Progress PC, Progress Star USB and Progress Micro USB are marketed as technical aids for persons with disabilities and it satisfies the requiremen
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