FLPR™ - New Potato Technologies
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1. beep will be heard when a FLPR button is pressed This is a separate setting from the sounds the iPhone iPod touch makes when you press a keyboard key or move a picker item Those sounds are controlled in the General Sound options of your device not in the FLPR application VOLUME Controls the volume of the beep heard when pressing a remote key SHOW INACTIVE KEYS Allows you to show or hide keys that are not assigned an IR code MASTER VOLUME Allows you to use an existing volume control across multiple devices including macros DATABASE VERSION Shows the current version of the remote control database UPDATE DEVICE DATABASE Allows you to check to see if there is an updated remote control database available and download it if necessary FLPR APP VERSION Version of the FLPR application currently in use The next set of information describes the hardware accessory connected to your device FLPR Name of the hardware accessory NEW POTATO Manufacturer of the hardware accessory SOFTWARE VERSION Shows the current firmware version of the FLPR accessory HARDWARE VERSION Shows the current hardware revision the FLPR accessory is based on SERIAL NUMBER A unique identifier assigned to each FLPR manufactured EMAIL SUPPORT A quick way to email the New Potato support team with a question or concern about the FLPR application or a remote control device and hand logs that might be useful to deb2. UNIVERSAL INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL FOR IPHONE AND IPOD TOUCH USER S MANUAL V 1 1 1 iPod E Works with iPhone NEW POTATO TECHNOLOGIES INC WWW NEWPOTATOTECH COM INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing FLPR a New Potato Technologies product Welcome to the sophisticated simplicity of FLPR the infrared Universal Remote Control designed for iPhone and iPod touch mobile digital devices FLPR is a new way to control electronic devices Connect FLPR to your iPhone or iPod touch and download the FLPR app from the iTunes App Store to get started If you have questions about using FLPR please see our website dedicated to FLPR at www newpotatotech com flpr FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLS Control multiple devices on a scrolling touch screen interface that replaces the confusing maze of buttons on factory remotes FLPR provides you with a simple and elegant user experience A POWERFUL INFRARED COMMUNICATIONS PROCESSOR FLPR contains a powerful infrared transmitter and communications processor that is able to communicate with almost any infrared device A UNIVERSAL CONTROL FOR ALL OF YOUR COMPONENTS The FLPR application has an extensive database of infrared command codes and can control most TV s Cable or Satellite boxes DVD and CD players and other home entertainment devices TEACH FLPR NEW COMMANDS If you have an unusual component that the database does not already support y
3. When you are done programming the key select Save Repeat this for each 2010 New Potato Technologies FLPR individual key you want to program When you are done select Next and test the keys you have programmed on the Test Keys screen Select Next FLPR will save the reprogrammed keys to your existing device s remote layout USING MACROS This section describes how to program FLPR to complete a custom sequence of commands with the push of one button ADD MACRO Tap the function bar Select Add At the bottom of the Add Device picker select New Macro Enter the name of your macro While the screen reads Recording Macro at the bottom select buttons from the devices that you have added Press the buttons you want to add in the order you want FLPR to remember them The macro buttons are not limited to just the current device and can span across any device you have saved Only the buttons that generate IR signals will be recorded in the macro Macros are stored independently from the devices meaning that if you delete a device such as a TV or DVD player the TV keys in the macro will not be deleted when the device is deleted Note that when you are Continued on next page www newpotatotech com USING MACROS CONTINUED recording a macro FLPR does not output any IR signals and is merely recording the keys in the order they are pressed If FINISH YOUR MACRO you d
4. 3 mA Peak 80 mA pulse PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Size 33mmx 23mm x 6mm 0 to 50 C 5 to 95 relative non condensing Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 2010 New Potato Technologies FLPR For more information and access to Frequently Asked Questions see www newpotatotech com flpr FCC STATEMENT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2010 New Potato Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved FLPR is a trademark of New Potato Technologies Inc Apple iPod iPhone iPod touch iTunes iTunes Store and Made for iPod logo are registered trademarks of Apple Inc registered in U S and other countries Works with iPhone logo is a trademark of Apple Inc App Store is a Service Mark of Apple Inc The Made for iPod and Works with iPhone logos mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards www newpotatotech com
5. ce layout while Button List provides a vertical Note Sections where no keys are active will not be displayed so sections of the remote that you do not program will be invisible Continued on next page list of your programmed buttons 2010 New Potato Technologies FLPR www newpotatotech com TRAIN CUSTOM DEVICE LEARNING MODE CONTINUED B BUTTON LIST Choose Button List in the Create a custom device menu and select Next CHOOSE YOUR BUTTONS Give Button 1 a name by touching the button next to Button 1 Type the name using the keyboard that pops up Name the button that you plan to program For example if you are programming the power button of your custom device s remote you might rename Button 1 to read Power Press Done after you have named the button To add more buttons press the button ATELA 6 57 PM oz a ATST gt 6 57 PM om a ATET_ S 6 57 PM oz Custom Device Learning Custom Device Learning Custom Device Learning Button 1 D Button 1 o Button 13 ees eed Button 14 Se Button 15 Button 16 Button 17 Button List Naming and teaching FLPR buttons TEACH FLPR YOUR CUSTOM CODE Point the top of your factory remote towards the front of the FLPR hardware accessory where the circular IR emitter is Press and hold the button on your factory remote tha
6. ew seconds an alert message will A s D F G H m K pop up and give you the option to delete or cancel Press a Delete on the Delete Function screen to confirm that you a z x c vjBiNim a want to remove the selected device FLPR will remove the ear cr wo space annem selected device a e TRAIN CUSTOM DEVICE LEARNING MODE AELS 6 57 PM om You will need the factory remote IR emitting remote of your Program Keys Next custom device to train FLPR Press the button to program PROGRAM KEYS Program the individual keys that appear in the pre programmed layout Follow the steps to Teach FLPR your custom code below Select Next when you are done programming all AT amp T gt 8 56 PM o m Add Device 1 ADD YOUR CUSTOM DEVICE Tap the grey function bar Choose the type of device Touch Add Choose Auxiliary Custom at the bottom of the Add Device picker that appears Select Next a AT amp T gt 6 57 PM 9 TEST KEYS When the screen reads Test Keys push the keys on your custom remote to test the keys that you programmed Select Next Test Keys Next Test the keys you programmed a AT amp T gt 6 56 PM 2 CHOOSE YOUR Create a custom device LAYOUT Choose the template your Custom You have a choice device will be based on between selecting Standard or Button List Standard provides you with a pre programmed devi
7. f the brand you have STEP 4 Enter a name for on the next screen Choose chosen has multiple models you your device Choose Next Next will be prompted to choose the model number next This step will not appear if the device you are creating has only one model in the database all AT amp T gt 8 56 PM o ll AT amp T gt 8 56 PM om Choose your skin CopperFun STEP 5 On the next screen STEP 6 Anicon for your select a custom skin This iiec Electric Waves feature allows you to choose the background appearance of newly named device will appear in the function bar at the device that you are the top of FLPR s screen creating Select Save 2010 New Potato Technologies FLPR www newpotatotech com A STANDARD SELECT DEVICE Choose Standard in the Create a custom device menu and select Next a AT amp T gt 6 56 PM 9 Custom Device Name ee DE CUSTOM DEVICE NAME Tap the grey function bar at the top of FLPR s screen shown above Please the custom device name Enter the name of your to select a different device Touch the icon of the device that you ___ e new custom device Select want to use and FLPR will switch to the device that you select To Next access stored devices touch the function bar and scroll left to right DELETE DEVICE On the function bar press and hold the icon of the device you Q WieE R up folr want to delete After a f
8. m Chart 4 MENU BUTTON Top left Access the settings menu for your device EXIT BUTTON Top right Exit the screen you are viewing GUIDE BUTTON Bottom left Access the program guide for your service provider INFO BUTTON Bottom right Access detailed information about the program you select Chart 5 PAGE BUTTON Scroll up or down as needed INSTANT REPLAY BUTTON left Where service providers allow rewind several seconds LIST BUTTON middle Where service providers allow bring up previously recorded programming LIVE BUTTON right Where service providers allow switch from prerecorded to current programming Chart 6 NUMBER KEYPAD Enter specific channel numbers SOURCE BUTTON Bottom left Access list of all television inputs MORE BUTTON Bottom right Access more detailed menu and settings options for your device This option displays keys that do not appear on the main remote screen 2010 New Potato Technologies FLPR www newpotatotech com SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Apple iPhone or iPod touch running OS 3 0 or higher The FLPR application software can be downloaded free of charge from the iTunes App Store FLPR ACCESSORY Dynamic infrared communications processor dongle including Powerful Infrared emitter Modulation rates supported 32KHz to 56 KHz Sensitive Infrared receiver for capturing new remote codes POWER CONSUMPTION Powered by the iPhone iPod touch Average
9. o m E S 3 27 PM Capture Power Toggle Capture Power Toggle Ready Press Learn to continue Ready Press Learn to continue Learn Learn Forget Code Test Forget Code Test Place the remote ele plige praiple fim been on a flat s unace facing each other Place the remote control and FLPR on a flat s rface facing each other Back Save SEA Save ART 3 27 PM om EE 3 27 PM Capture Power Toggle Learning Capture Power Toggle IR G de Learned E Cancel Learn Forget Code Forget Code Please wait while FLPR learns the Key Teaching FLPR a Custom Code 3 FINISH YOUR FLPR CUSTOM REMOTE If you are done select Done FLPR will then prompt you to name the device and choose the background similar to how a TV Power all devices are created Choose your skin select Save and the icon for your custom device will appear in the function bar EDIT REMOTE FLPR allows you to program or reprogram individual buttons on existing device remotes First select your device Tap the function bar and select Settings Select Edit the Current Device Select Edit Key Codes On the Program Keys screen you will be able to follow the instructions for teaching FLPR your custom device for existing remote control keys Point your existing remote control towards FLPR press the key you want FLPR to learn and select Learn on the Capture Cursor Enter screen
10. of your device s volume control functions to be the master volume for other devices that you select To enable master volume control tap the function bar and select Settings Select Master Volume wa ATED S 7 01 PM oz Back Global Volume Disabled Bedroom Tv Select the device s for H didoii Receiver which you would like to Living Room iv enable master volume Living Room Receiver control Select Back a ATED S 7 03 PM om o O O E Master volume control will System On ao cs appear in its normal position for existing programmed devices and next to the macros when you tap the function bar www newpotatotech com AT amp T E 7 14 PM o m Back Settings Edit the Current Device gt Key Clicks on E Volume Low ee High Show inactive keys OFF Master Volume Bedroom Tv Database Version Update Device Database FLPR App Version FLPR New Potato Software Version 1 0 0 Hardware Version 1 0 0 Serial Number 0A030005 Where to buy FLPR Email Support Help eas ATED S amp S 7 16 PM o m Edit Device Rename Device Living Room Receiver Change Skin Change Icon Edit Key Codes 2010 New Potato Technologies SETTINGS MENU EDIT THE CURRENT DEVICE Allows you to rename the device change the background skin change the icon and in the case of custom devices change the programming of the keys KEY CLICKS Specifies whether or not a
11. on t see your device respond this is normal When you are done choosing buttons tap the function bar and select Stop Macro Recording to save and add it to your PROGRAMMING DELAYS l list of macros If you want to cancel and not save the macro To program a delay into a macro you are creating tap the press the cancel button and the new macro will be discarded function bar You have the option of programming a 1 2 or 5 l Continued on next page second delay 1s 2s or 5s Select your desired delay Continue recording you macro when the remote control screen reappears all AT amp T gt 8 56 PM m ll AT amp T gt 8 56 PM ca ll AT amp T gt 8 56 PM o Add Device Macro Name Choose the type of device Please enter a macro name My New Macro Back Start lw elR T yju olp als o F eln sikit 2 x clvjp nimi 2123 space return Recording My New Macro Adding a Macro 2010 New Potato Technologies FLPR www newpotatotech com USING MACROS CONTINUED al AT amp T gt 8 56 PM o m System On PR TFERF Local News Channel 2010 New Potato Technologies ACCESS MACRO Your Macro button will appear onscreen when you tap the function bar DELETE MACRO Tap the function bar Press and hold the Macro button you want to delete On the Delete Function screen press Delete MASTER VOLUME CONTROL Master volume control allows you to assign one
12. ou can use your existing remote to teach FLPR custom controls 2010 New Potato Technologies GETTING STARTED Download the free FLPR software application from the iTunes application program You can access iTunes from your iPhone iPod touch or from your computer If you need to install iTunes on your computer download it here http www apple com itunes download To download FLPR open iTunes and search the iTunes Store for FLPR Select the New Potato Technologies FLPR icon Download the free application If using your computer sync your iPhone or iPod touch with iTunes to install the application Insert the FLPR hardware accessory into the connector at the base of your iPhone or iPod touch Open the FLPR application by touching the application icon on your device s home screen The FLPR screen will rotate so that the top of the screen faces the FLPR accessory To use FLPR you will need to point the accessory in the direction of the infrared device you are using GENERAL USE NOTES Your overall FLPR user experience will closely resemble your other experiences using remote control devices You will be able to select onscreen buttons using the touchscreen interface of your device Once you have selected a device swipe your finger vertically from the bottom to the top of the screen to scroll down and access additional keys and menu options To access settings for FLPR and your device touch the grey function bar at
13. t you want FLPR to remember While holding the button on your factory remote pay close attention to the onscreen indicator and adjust your factory remote to send the strongest signal to FLPR This allows you to verify that FLPR is receiving the best possible signal Release the key on the factory remote Press Learn on FLPR s screen to put FLPR into learn mode Note When you are in learning mode the signal strength feature is disabled and will be replaced by a graphic that shows you are in learn mode Press and hold the key on your factory remote until prompted by the application to release it If successful FLPR s screen will read IR Code Learned If you see IR Code Failed an error occurred and you should try learning the key again To test the key you just learned press the Test button Press Save to save the button you just programmed The long button with the newly entered button name will now function as the key you just taught to FLPR Note If you have more buttons to program touch the plus symbol next to Custom Device Learning at the top of the screen Repeat step II for each button you want to teach FLPR The number of custom keys you can create is not limited When you are done programming keys select Next Continued on next page 2010 New Potato Technologies FLPR www newpotatotech com FTRAIN CUSTOM DEVICE LEARNING MODE CONTINUED ea ATEN S 5 36 PM
14. the top of FLPR s screen and touch the Settings icon shown here WHAT S NEW FLPR updates released in app version 1 1 1 include TRAIN CUSTOM DEVICE You can create a custom remote based on preprogrammed layout or in list format EDIT REMOTE Reprogram buttons for existing remotes PROGRAMMABLE MACRO DELAYS Program delays into macro sequences to allow for breaks between keys in a macro MASTER VOLUME CONTROL You can have one volume control for all devices SHOW HIDE INACTIVE BUTTONS Simplify your remote layouts by showing or hiding buttons with no IR codes NEW CAPTURE SCREEN Forget code key for simplifying learning custom keys www newpotatotech com BASIC OPERATIONS ADD DEVICE STEP 1 Tap the grey function bar at the top of FLPR s screen to add a device Select Add shown here Use the picker that pops up to select the type of device you are adding Choose Next You may select Back at any time to return to a previous screen ll AT amp T gt 8 56 PM o mm all AT amp T gt 8 56 PM o m al AT amp T gt 8 56 PM om Add Device Add Device summary Typ Gaple Satelllt Br nd Scientific Atl nt Choose the type of device Select the Cable Satellite brand Please enter a name My Cable Back Next Receivers Amps Preamps Philips Cabie Saielliie Scieniiiic Alania ATENEI Boitoa pog y pooconogi c dzixcivleinimi STEP 2 Select the device brand STEP 3 I
15. ug a problem New Potato will not receive your personal information HELP A quick link to the New Potato online help for FLPR EDIT THE CURRENT DEVICE RENAME DEVICE Allows you to change the name of the current device to something different CHANGE SKIN Allows you to choose one of the other background skins CHANGE ICON Allows you to change to a different icon EDIT KEY CODES Allows you to teach FLPR codes for individual keys on an existing remote FLPR www newpotatotech com KEY CHARTS This section of the User Manual will help you learn FLPR s onscreen keys System On REL PR LPR Local News Channel ise ous tN to C PLR Fo m tiy P we L s Weather Channel FR eeri pi EAR System Off 91 lamb wr CHART 1 FUNCTION BAR Manage and switch between devices in this grey bar at the top of FLPR s screen MACROS Macros appear as the long red buttons underneath the function bar Chart 2 POWER Turn your device off and or on MENU NAVIGATION Select between different menu options by navigating up down right or left Select using the check mark INFO Access information menu Chart 3 MENU SELECTION BUTTONS Use to confirm your selections within certain menus CONTROLS Clockwise from left to right use to rewind play fast forward and pause STOP Use to stop disc currently playing 2010 New Potato Technologies FLPR www newpotatotech co
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