Remote Control for FrontRow
- 60+ ft. RF Range
- Works through walls and furniture
- Sleek 9 button remote
The RF Remote Control for Front Row is a sleek and powerful RF remote control designed specifically for use with Apple's Front Row multimedia software. It provides more range, convenience and flexibility than infrared remotes.
Key Features
- Range: The RF Remote for Front Row provides a range of 60 feet or more (about twice the distance of infrared remotes).
- Convenience: Unlike an infrared remote, this RF remote does not require line of sight to the receiver. This allows you to manage Front Row from more areas within the room or even from other areas of your house.
- Flexibility: Since the RF signal works through walls and furniture, you have more flexibility in locating the Macintosh that will be used to run Front Row. For example, you can place a Mac mini inside an entertainment center cabinet or within an AV closet and still easily control Front Row with the remote.
System Requirements
- An available USB port; Mac OS 10.4 (or later)
- FrontRow software installed
This remote control is designed specifically for use with Front Row. It will also work with other applications that use the same keystrokes as Front Row. It is compatible with all Macintosh CPUs -- including the Intel-based Macintosh computers.
Package Includes
- USB Receiver
- Remote
- Remote's Battery (type CR2025)
- Printed Quick Start Guide
| OVERVIEW | |
|---|---|
| Signal Range (ft.) | 60 |
| Model Frequency | 433 Mhz |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | |
| Product Overview | Keyspan-by-Tripp Lite RF Remote Control For Front Row |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Color | White & Gray |
| WARRANTY | |
| Product Warranty Period (U.S., Canada & Puerto Rico) | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
† Tripp Lite uses primary and third-party agencies to test its products for compliance with standards. See a list of Tripp Lite's testing agencies.
Product FAQs
- Can I use other applications with the RF Remote For Front Row
- The RF Remote for Front Row is designed for use with Apple's Front Row application. However, since the remote appears to your computer as a basic keyboard, the remote may be used other application if the your other application happens to use the same keystrokes that the remote sends.
- ER-RF1 HowTo: Pair Remote with USB Receiver
- To pair your remote to your USB receiver, please follow these instructions: 1. On your remote control, turn on the remote using the on/off switch. Press any hold any button and confirm that the remote's status light (green) blinks rapidly. - - - If the light does not turn on or blink, your remote does not have battery power and you cannot proceed until you install the battery correctly (+ side up) or replace the battery. 2. Connect your USB receiver to your USB port. 3. Using a paper clip or similar object, press the reset button on top of the USB receiver (Note: here are two 'buttons' on the receiver - one is the reset button that doesn't have a light and the other is a red status light that is on when the receiver is connected to your USB port (this is not a button). When you press the reset button, the receiver's status light (red) will blink slowly. Your receiver is now in pairing mode. 4. On the remote control, press any button. You should notice that the receiver's status light has stopped blinking indicating that the remote and the receiver have been paired. If you still have problems, please contact Keyspan tech support.
- ER-RF1 Wake Up From Sleep
- The RF Remote for Front Row can put your Mac to sleep. However, since the remote's USB receiver is disabled during sleep, you will not be able to wake your Mac from sleep. If you have any questions regarding this topic, please contact Keyspan support.
- Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Compatibility
- Note: This FAQ will be updating frequently during the 60 days after Mac OS X 10.5's release. Keyspan has tested our products under prerelease versions of 10.5. The following information is based on this testing and should apply to the public release of 10.5. We will be testing the public version of 10.5 after it has been released on Oct 26, 2007. Our results will be updated here. Please note that many of our products are used by other applications (ie Palm software uses our serial ports to communicate with Palm handhelds, Skype software and our VoIP phone, GPS software with GPS hardware connected via a Keyspan adapter). Please make sure that your 3rd party software (ie Palm software, GPS software, etc) is 10.5 compatible. USB to Serial Adapters (any USA-xxx model adapter, any UPR-xxx port replicator) Software version 2.4 or later - COMPATIBLE USB/Print Server (US4A, PS4A, U2S2A) COMPATIBLE Update to software version 2.1b4. An uninstaller is also available (v2.1b3). This version has been posted on our downloads page. Software version 2.0.1 or earlier - NOT COMPATIBLE. We will be releasing an update shortly to address 10.5 issues. Do not install v2.0.1 or earlier on 10.5. IR Based Remotes (any UIA-xxx receiver and REM-xxx remote) Software version 2.4b4 or later - COMPATIBLE. Please note that Express Remotes connected to Airport Express units don't require software. This is expected to work in 10.5 as well. RF Based Remotes (PRUS2, PREZ1, ERRF1, PRPRO3) COMPATIBLE - no drivers needed. For remotes that require software to enable F5, please note that we will be releasing an update for 10.5. TuneView USB COMPATIBLE TuneView for iPod COMPATIBLE - software is only needed for firmware updates. This software is 10.5 compatible. USB Hubs / USB PCI and CardBus Cards / Firewire PCI and CardBus Cards COMPATIBLE - no drivers needed. VoIP Phone Our 1.1.6 software seems to work on 10.5 with Skype v 2.6.0.184 however Skype recommends that you use Skype v 2.7.0.195 BETA for 10.5. We're still testing this version. We won't be ready to say we have 10.5 compatibility until 10.5 support is released in non-beta form from Skype. Bluetooth Adapter COMPATIBLE - no drivers needed. UP-6C/UP-6CM UNTESTED. We will be testing this product shortly. SX Pro Serial Card UNTESTED. If you have any problems with the SXPro Card with 10.5, please contact techsupport@tripplite.com
- PowerBook/MacBook Trackpad Doesn't Work When My Keyspan Remote Is Connected
- If your PowerBook's trackpad stops working when you connect your Keyspan Remote's RF receiver (Easy Presenter or Presentation Remote), you probably have the "IGNORE TRACKPAD WHEN MOUSE IS PRESENT" option enabled. This happens because your Keyspan RF receiver is seen by your computer as both a keyboard AND a mouse. Since a 'mouse is present', your trackpad will be disabled. This only happens when the "IGNORE TRACKPAD WHEN MOUSE IS PRESENT" option is enabled. You should also experience when connecting any USB mouse to your computer. To disable "IGNORE TRACKPAD WHEN MOUSE IS PRESENT" on Mac OS X, do the following: 1. Go to the APPLE menu (in the menu bar) and select SYSTEM PREFERENCES. This will open a SYSTEM PREFERENCES window. 2. Select the KEYBOARD & MOUSE icon. This will show you the KEYBOARD & MOUSE window. 3. In the KEYBOARD & MOUSE window, click the TRACKPAD tab. 4. In the TRACKPAD tab, locate the IGNORE TRACKPAD WHEN MOUSE IS PRESENT checkbox (at the bottom of the window) and 'uncheck' this option (there should not be a checkmark in the checkbox). 5. Your trackpad should now work when you connect your Keyspan RF receiver. To solve this issue, simply disable “Ignore Track-pad When Mouse Is Present” option and you should be able to use your track-pad while Keyspan Presentation Remote/Easy Presenter USB receiver. Note: If you connect Keyspan Presentation Remote/Easy Presenter receiver to OS X 10.4.x machine, OS 10.4.x will detect a new external “Keyboard”. It might launch “Keyboard Setup Assistant” and try to install this new “Keyboard”. This is the new feature of Tiger OS 10.4.x. Just simply close this “Keyboard Setup Assistant”. Then you should be able to use your Keyspan Presentation Remote or Keyspan Easy Presenter.
- RF Remote for Front Row Compatible Macs
- The Keyspan RF Remote for Front Row requires the following: * any Mac running 10.4 or later * an available USB port * Front Row (if you plan on controlling Front Row on this computer) Please note: Front Row is installed by default on Mac OS X 10.5 on any Mac. On 10.4.x, Front Row is only available on newer Macs (Intel based Macs and Macs with builtin iSight cameras) . If you do not have on of these computers, please note that our RF REMOTE FOR FRONT ROW can be used on any Mac.
- RF Remote for Front Row Keystrokes (Key Map) What keystrokes does the RF Remote for Front Row use?
- The RF Remote for Front Row uses the following keystrokes: +/- ...... Up/Down Arrow Keys Previous Track ...... Left/Right Arrow Keys Next Track ...... Left/Right Arrow Keys Play/Pause ...... Spacebar Menu ...... Command+Esc Mute ...... Mute Key (Mac Specific) Eject ...... Eject Key (Mac Specific) Sleep ...... Command+Option+Eject
- Troubleshooting: RF Remote for Front Row
- Does the light light up at all? If it does, do the following: 1. Disconnect and reconnect the receiver to your USB port. You will notice a red light on the receiver. Next to that light, there is a button that is the same shape and size as the light. Press that button. This will cause the light to blink. Did the light blink? If not, press it again until it blinks. If it never blinks, you are either not pressing hard enough of you have a defective receiver. At this point, it is best to contact techsupport@tripplite.com for further instruction (please let us know that the receiver light does not blink when you press it). If the light blinks, proceed to step 2. 2. Now that the receiver is blinking, take the remote and press any button. When you do this, the receiver should detect your button press and stop blinking. Did the receiver stop blinking? If not, press and hold any button on the remote. Does the light on the remote light up? If not the remote is turned off (see switch on the back of the remote), has bad batteries, or is defective If the light stopped blinking, proceed to step 3. 3. At this point, press any button on the remote. The light on the remote will blink (indicating that a button press has been detected) and the light on the receiver should be blinking (indicating that the receiver has received a command from the remote). Did your computer respond accordingly? Press the volume up/down key. Did the volume icon appear indicating volume change? If it did, the remote and receiver are working. If not, contact Tripp Lite tech support and let us know that you followed this troubleshooting guide and made it to the last step without resolution. We will direct you from there.
- Why doesn't the Menu button on my Front Row remote start Front Row? Other buttons work but the Menu button doesn't.
- If other buttons work on your RF Remote for Front Row but the Menu button doesn't please read this FAQ. By default, when you press the menu button on the Keyspan RF Remote for Front Row, the remote sends the following keystroke: [command+esc] Command+Esc is the Apple's default shortcut for launching Front Row. If you have remapped this shortcut to something else, the menu button on the Keyspan remote will not launch Front Row. To fix this issue, please do the following: 1. Go to your APPLE menu (blue apple icon in upper left hand corner of your screen) and select SYSTEM PREFERENCES... 2. In the SYSTEM PREFERENCES window, select KEYBOARD & MOUSE. 3. In the KEYBOARD & MOUSE window, select the KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS tab. 4. In the KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS tab, make sure that the Front Row is checked. Next, find the shortcut labeled HIDE AND SHOW FRONT ROW. Double click the shortcut and then press [command+esc] on your keyboard to assign it back to the appropriate keystroke. 5. Close the KEYBOARD & MOUSE window The menu button will now work since you have told Front Row to respond to the [command+esc] keystroke that is sent by the Keyspan remote.
- Windows Vista Compatibility (32bit and 64bit Info)
- Update - Dec 12, 2007: New Keyspan USA-19HS Vista 32bit and Vista 64bit drivers posted. Update - July 18, 2007: Keyspan Server Vista 32bit drivers posted. Update - July 17, 2007: USA-49WG Vista drivers posted. Update - July 17, 2007: USA-49W and USA-49WLC Vista drivers posted. Update - July 9, 2007: IR Remote Software GM drivers posted for URM15A (Digital Media Remote), URM-15T (Remote for iTunes), and URM-17A (Express Remote). Update - July 9, 2007: USA-19HS GM drivers posted. Update - Mar 25, 2007: Keyspan will be adding Vista support for the UPR-112 (Not the same as the UPR-112G), USA-49W/USA-49WLC (Not the same as the USA-49WG), and Keyspan IR Remote software in the near future. Update - Feb 20, 2007: USA-49WG drivers available again. Update - Feb 15, 2007: IR Remotes (URM-15A, URM-15T, URM-17A) remote drivers are not planned at this time (This has changed - See Mar 25, 2007 Update). We will post more information in the coming weeks. Update - Feb 8, 2007: USA-49WG drivers have been removed. If you have already downloaded the 49WG drivers, please wait for our next release. It should be released shortly. Update - Jan 31 2007: Vista 32 bit *Beta* drivers are available for the following products: - USA-19HS - USA-49WG - UPR-112G (uses the USA-19HS driver) - US-4A - PS-4A. DO NOT USE THESE DRIVERS ON VISTA 64 BIT Please note that Vista 64 bit is not yet supported. Our current betas will allow you to install on Vista 64 bit but nothing is supported. If you install the drivers on Vista 64 bit, you will not be able to uninstall them. Update - Jan 31 2007: Our USA-19HS / UPR-112G driver is ready for download. Please note that this driver is in beta form. Update - Jan 28 2007: We will be releasing Vista 32bit compatible drivers next week (the week that Vista ships to all customers). These drivers will be released in beta form. The following products will have Vista 32bit compatible drivers in beta form: USA-19HS USA-49WG UPR-112G US-4A IR Remotes (URM-15A, URM-15T, URM-17A) Vista 64 bit support is being worked on for the USB Serial Adapters, USA-19HS and UPR-112G. - - - Keyspan expects to have Windows Vista compatible drivers sometime in January 2007. In general, Keyspan supports most major OS releases (like Vista and Mac OS X 10.5) around the time that they are released to the public and available for purchase by all customers. As of late November 2006, Vista was released as a RTM release to certain customers. Keyspan will support all customers, including users of the RTM Vista release, when we release our Vista compatible drivers (expected sometime in Jan 2007). Please note that release dates are subject to change. Keyspan may release drivers before or after January 2007. Please check this FAQ for the most recent updates. - - - - - - - - - - DEVELOPER INFO - - - - - - - - - - If you are a developer and are writing software that takes advantage of Keyspan products and need technical information, please do not hesitate to contact Keyspan support for questions and support regarding Vista.
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