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1. Introducing SICARE light

SICARE light is an easy to use remote control, which enables you to operate equipment using only spoken commands. Switch on the light, select a radio station, turn up the heating, make a phone call all this without lifting a finger. A convenient way to handle many situations in life. Most equipment that can be operated using an infrared remote control can also be operated by the SICARE light . SICARE light is equally suitable for private and commercial use (e.g. in nursing homes). The learned commands can be sent by SICARE light to the appropriate equipment. This allows voice-operated control of different equipment from one remote control unit. SICARE light can replace your other remote controls.

2. Scope of delivery
Scope of delivery includes: SICARE light 4 Batteries (1.5 V Mignon LR6/AA) A SICARE light clip for mounting Operating instructions Mains adapter

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3. Safety notes
For your own safety please observe the following points:

General
Please follow the notes in these operating instructions. SICARE light may not be used in the bath. SICARE light may not be used or stored in damp or hot rooms. SICARE light may not be used for safety-related control functions such as emergency calls. However, a nurse call system can of course be operated by SICARE light . Repairs must not be carried out by yourself. Contact your specialist dealer. Only open battery compartment when unit is switched off. Always use only one type of battery / rechargeable battery at a time. Replace all used batteries at the same time.

If the SICARE light is not in use for a prolonged period, remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking inside the unit. Check in the technical descriptions of lights, heating, ventilation or similar, whether these may be operated with an infrared-controlled socket.

Batteries
Batteries should be kept out of reach of children. Do not recharge flat batteries. Batteries / rechargeable batteries are not to be opened or thrown into a fire. Risk of acid burns or explosion. Batteries / rechargeable batteries are not to be thrown into household waste. Dispose of used batteries / rechargeable batteries at your specialist dealer or at another collection point.

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4. Equipment description
The illustration is on the front fold-out page.
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Arrow keys for function selection Function key for selection of operating or settings menu, green

Infrared transmitter Mains adapter connection socket

On / Off switch, red Microphone

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Speaker

5. Preparation
Tip: First consider which appliances you would like to operate with SICARE light and make a list of them. You should also include the manufacturers of the appliances in this list. Appliances in the following categories can be operated: Television / teletext / video recorder / satellite receiver / amplifier / radio / cassette recorder / CD player / telephone / light 1/2/3 / ventilator / heating / air conditioning / door / window / blinds / curtain / bed / book (page turning device) / appliances (various devices, which are only switched on and off) / help me (nurse call system) One appliance type per category can be operated. For instance two different televisions cannot be operated with SICARE light . However, it is possible to operate the same appliance in different rooms (e.g. door opener), provided these are of the same appliance type.

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5.1 Power supply

There are two power supply options for your SICARE light : Either with four batteries / rechargeable batteries 1.5 V Mignon LR6/AA or with a mains adapter, stabilised, with min. 300 mA and 47 volts. Please use the mains adapter supplied. 2. Open battery compartment cover: Push back and lift.

Your settings remain stored when batteries are removed, even if the power supply remains disconnected for a few months. To save the batteries, you should always switch off SICARE light with the red key when it is not needed (also see 6.5 Setting automatic switch off on page 38). 3. Note illustration inside battery compartment (+ and ) when fitting batteries. 4. Close battery compartment and refit retaining clip.

Fitting batteries
1. Remove retaining clip: Bend slightly outwards on one side.

Connecting mains adapter

1. Insert 3.5 mm jack plug of mains adapter into socket at top of unit. 2. Insert mains adapter plug into a mains socket. Note: Please note that rechargeable batteries when fitted will not be charged by mains adapter!

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5.2 Selecting user language

1. Switch on: red key . a. If programming has not yet been carried out, SICARE light starts in setup menu. Display shows: b. If appliances are already selected, SICARE light starts in operating menu.

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Continue with step 2.

SICARExlight xxxreadyxxx
Call up set-up menu: Press green key P 2 seconds. Then press key M. A circle appears on bottom line q. 2. Continue pressing key Kuntil the desired language appears. 3. Use key Ito move to top line. Now continue with further settings (select appliances, etc., see following section).

5.3 Selecting appliances

General
1. Switch on: red key . a. If no appliances have yet been selected, SICARE light starts in set-up menu. Display shows: b. If appliances are already selected, SICARE light starts in operating menu.

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Continue with step 2.

SICARExlight xxxreadyxxx
Call up set-up menu: Press green key P 2 seconds.

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2. Continue pressing key Kuntil the desired appliance type, e.g. "television", appears in the display. Note: If a matching appliance model cannot be found under the manufacturer of your appliance, a number of general appliance models can be found under "XXXX" covering most appliances which can also be tried. 6. Use key I to move back to top line of display and select the next appliance model using key K. Proceed as in steps 3 6. 7. Saving settings: After saving the settings on SICARE light, you will be prompted to carry out training of the command words (see 5.4 Training SICARE light on page 32). Press green key P 2 seconds.

television 3. Use key Mto move to bottom line. Use key Kto select manufacturer of television.

television Siemensx1
Note: If key Kis held pressed, the unit will scroll faster. Individual appliance models can be selected from the many manufacturers. Determine the correct appliance model by testing. 4. Switch on desired appliance (e.g. television). 5. On SICARE light press key M. Display shows:

Teletext
SICARE light treats teletext as an individual appliance. If your television has the "teletext" function, this can be set on SICARE light . 1. Switch on: red key .

2. Press green key P 2 seconds. 3. Continue pressing key K until the "teletext" menu appears. 4. Use key Mto move to bottom line. 5. Use key K to change the "" to "+".

television testing
If the television now switches off, the correct appliance model is set. If nothing happens, select a different appliance model from manufacturer (e.g. "Siemens 2") as described in step 4. Repeat this procedure until the correct model is set.

Teletext +
6. Press key I once.

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7. Press key K. 8. Now you can save a teletext page under the heading "news". Use key M to move to bottom line and select a page number with key K. Note: If key Kis held pressed, the unit will scroll faster. 9. Repeat steps 6 8 for the sections "politics", "sports" and "weather". 10. Saving settings: Press green key P 2 seconds. You will now be prompted by SICARE light to carry out training of the command words (see 5.4 Training SICARE light on page 32). sponding memory position in the telephone and the name you wish to assign. Then proceed as follows: 1. Switch on: red key .

2. Press green key P 2 seconds. 3. Continue pressing key K until the "telephone" menu appears. 4. Change to bottom line and set telephone (see 5.3 Selecting appliances on page 29). 5. Change to top line and press key Konce. The following menu appears:

TelxNamex1
6. If you wish to assign a name for the first saved number in the quick dial memory of your telephone, use key M to change to bottom line and use key K to change the "" to "+". 7. Repeat steps 5 + 6 for all desired numbers.

Telephone with quick dial memory

If you have an infrared-controllable telephone with quick dial memory (e.g. SICARE RPA from Evosoft), the SICARE light offers the option of automatically dialling up to 10 saved numbers by stating a name. These names may be up to four syllables long. Tip! First make a list of the numbers, the corre-

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8. Saving settings: Press green key P 2 seconds. During the voice training process you will be prompted to assign names for the selected numbers. During the first run through, each name should be spoken twice. During the second training phase, SICARE light repeats your names aloud. 9. After training, SICARE light is ready for operation.

Deleting names
1. Switch on: red key . 2. Press green key P 2 seconds. 3. Continue pressing key K until the menu with the name to be erased appears (e.g. "Tel Name 1"). 4. Press key M. 5. Use key J to change the "+" to "". 6. Repeat steps 3 5 for all desired names. 7. Saving settings: Press green key P 2 seconds. The name is now erased.

5.4 Training SICARE light

Every person pronounces the same words slightly differently. To ensure that SICARE light always understands you correctly, you must teach SICARE light how you pronounce the commands. Ensure that no loud noises occur near to you during training (banging of doors, voices, television). Note: For best results, carry out training at the place and at the same distance as SICARE light will later be used. Lay SICARE light where it will later normally be placed. Pronounce the words exactly as you would like to pronounce them later. The first training session following selection of appliances is automatically carried out twice. Note: To ensure that SICARE light understands you correctly, please follow the sample pronunciation approximately. 1. Switch on: red key .

2. Press green key P 2 seconds. 3. Continue pressing key K until the "training" menu appears. 4. Use key Mto move to bottom line.

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5. Press key K. Display shows: d. Repeat steps b + c for all desired commands. e. Then press green key P 2 seconds. SICARE light saves the learned command words. Note: You can interrupt the training at any time by briefly pressing the green key P. Display shows "...zzz...". To continue the training, briefly press again the green key P. To exit the training prematurely, press the green key P 2 seconds. SICARE light changes to the operating menu. If no or not all commands have been trained, operation is only possible via keys (see 6.6 Operating SICARE light using the keys on page 38). If you subsequently add a new appliance to the selection,SICARE light will then carry out training of only the additionally available commands. There is therefore no need to re-train all commands. Every command word can be trained up to eight times (including training of individual words). If further training is desired, all trained command words must first be erased (see 6.7 Erasing saved settings on page 39).

training <xxxxxxxx>
You now have two options: 6. If training of all command words is desired: Press green key P 2 seconds. You will now be prompted to repeat all the command words which are possible with the end appliances set up. Speak each time
after the tone.

7. If only individual commands are to be trained (only if SICARE light misunderstands certain commands): Press key K. The display changes to: Kq. a. Press green key P 2 seconds. Display shows:

training wakexup
b. Use keys J or K to select the first desired command. c. Press key M . SICARE light speaks the command. Repeat after the tone. A long tone sounds if the unit understands the command correctly.

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5.5 Setting speech sensitivity

You have the option of setting the speech sensitivity of SICARE light so that whilst not reacting to normal conversation, the unit will still carry out your commands without you having to shout them out aloud. 1. Switch on: red key . 5. Use keys J + K to set the sensitivity. = SICARE light reacts to quietly spoken commands. = The commands must be spoken very loudly. = SICARE light only reacts to key operation. 6. Saving settings: Press green key P 2 seconds. 7. After setting the sensitivity, the saved command words should be erased and a new training session of command words should be carried out (see 5.4 Training SICARE light on page 32).

2. Press green key P 2 seconds. 3. Continue pressing key K until the following menu appears:

sensitivity
4. Press key M.

5.6 Setting the volume of SICARE light

You can set the volume for the spoken confirmation of SICARE light according to your requirements. Note that the lower this volume is set, the lower the power consumption and the longer the batteries will last. 1. Switch on: red key . 3. Continue pressing key K until the following menu appears:

4. Press key M. 5. Use keys J or K to set the volume. = SICARE light answers loud. = The answers are very quiet. = SICARE light carries out the

2. Press green key P 2 seconds.

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commands without a spoken confirmation. 6. Saving settings: Press green key P 2 seconds.

5.7 Setting the length of the infrared signal

For certain functions the length of the infrared signal is important. For example, the television volume will become louder, the longer the "louder" signal continues. So if a long infrared signal is sent every time, the change in volume will be equally great each time. This can have the disadvantage that fine setting of the volume can no longer be carried out. SICARE light provides the option of setting the infrared signal length for certain appliances according to your requirements. 1. Switch on: red key . 4. Press key M. 5. Use keys Jor K to set the infrared signal length. = long signal for TV, i.e. the volume changes greatly. = short signal for TV, i.e. the volume changes only slightly. 6. Repeat steps 3 5 for other appliances set up. 7. Saving settings: Press green key P 2 seconds. The infrared signal length can be set for following appliances. TV, video recorder (VCR), satellite receiver (SAT), amplifier (AMP), radio (TUN), cassette recorder (TAPE) and CD player.

2. Press green key P 2 seconds. 3. Continue pressing key K until the following menu appears:

TVxsignal

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6. Operation
6.1 General
All appliances, which you wish to operate with SICARE light, must be in standby mode or switched on. 1. Switch on SICARE light with the red key . 2. Speak command word for the required appliance (e.g. "TELEVISION"). SICARE light repeats the word. 3. Speak command for the desired function (e.g. "LOUDER"). SICARE light repeats the command and then carries it out. Note: You can switch off the confirmation of the commands (see 5.6 Setting the volume of SICARE light on page 34). 4. Further functions for the last selected appliance can now be spoken, without having to re-select the appliance. The appliance used last is shown in the display. To select programs or titles above 9, first say "NINE" and then the command "FORWARDS" with short pauses until the desired program is reached. On certain appliance types it is possible to select the corresponding program directly by giving two digits (e.g. "THREE" and "FIVE" for program 35). To completely mute the volume of an appliance (e.g. during a telephone call) say "MUTE". To restore the volume to its previous level, say "MUTE" again. A different appliance can be directly selected at any time with the appropriate command word.

6.2 Recording with video and cassette recorders

As a safety measure when recording with video and cassette recorders you will be prompted by SICARE light to confirm the command "RECORD", to prevent inadvertent over-taping of cassettes. Repeat to confirm the command.

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6.3 Telephone calls

Dialling numbers
1. Switch on SICARE light with the red key . 2. Say "TELEPHONE" . SICARE light repeats "TELEPHONE". 3. Say "NUMBER". SICARE light repeats "NUMBER". 4. Say the first digit. SICARE light repeats this. 5. Repeat step 4 for all further digits. If SICARE light has misunderstood a digit, erase this with the command "ERASE". If you want to completely terminate a dialling process, say "EXIT". You can now re-start the dialling process or terminate the call with "DISCONNECT". 6. Now say "DIAL". SICARE light dials the number and switches to the sleep mode, to prevent unintended commands from being received during the phone call. 7. To terminate the call, say "WAKE UP". SICARE light re-activates. 8. Now say "DISCONNECT" SICARE light terminates the call.

Using quick dial memory

If in the settings menu you have assigned names for the saved numbers in the quick dial memory of your telephone, proceed as follows to dial these numbers: 1. Switch on SICARE light with the red key . 2. Say "TELEPHONE". SICARE light repeats "TELEPHONE". 3. Say the desired name. SICARE light repeats this and automatically dials the corresponding number. 4. The call is terminated as in steps 7 + 8 above.

Receiving calls
1. If your telephone rings, say "TELEPHONE". 2. Say "CONNECT". SICARE light switches to the sleep mode and you may now speak. 3. The call is terminated as in steps 7 + 8 above.

telephone ... zzz ...

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6.4 "SLEEP" "WAKE UP"

To prevent SICARE light from receiving unintended commands during conversation, loud television volume, etc.,SICARE light can be put into sleep mode with the command word "SLEEP". Display shows:

.... zzz ...

SICARE light now only reacts to the command word "WAKE UP" which reactivates the unit.

6.5 Setting automatic switch off

To save the batteries, you should always switch off your SICARE light when it is not needed. In the selection mode under the heading "TIMER" you have the option of setting an automatic switch-off time (e.g. 30 min). SICARE light will then automatically switch itself off after being switched on for 30 min. You can select a time between 15 min. and 4 hours.

6.6 Operating SICARE light using the keys

You can operate SICARE light either by using its keys and via spoken commands, or by only using the keys. To disable the voice control, briefly press once the green key P. SICARE light now only reacts to key commands. To switch back to voice control, briefly press again the green key P. To operate the SICARE light using the keys, proceed as follows: 1. Press and hold green key P and simultaneously continue pressing key J or K until the desired appliance appears on the top line.

SICARExlight xxXxKEYSxxx

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2. Press and hold green key P and simultaneously press key I to switch on or key M to switch off the appliance. 3. If you only press the arrow keys, depending on the appliance further functions become available, such as BRIGHTER, DARKER, BACKWARDS, FORWARDS, etc.

6.7 Erasing saved settings

Erasing commands
If the command words are poorly understood or if all eight training sessions per command word are used, you have the option of erasing all trained command words. Erasing individual command words is not possible. A new training session must then be carried out, however, the appliances set up are retained. Proceed as follows: 1. Switch on: red key . 6. Press green key P 2 seconds. Display shows:

please wait
You will then be prompted to carry out a new training session.

Erasing all
To erase all commands and all previously selected appliances, proceed as follows: 1. Switch on: red key . 2. Press green key P 2 seconds. 3. Press and hold key K until the "clear all" menu appears. 4. Use key Mto move to bottom line. 5. Use key K to change the "" to "!!!". 6. Press green key P 2 seconds. Display shows "please wait". All entries are then erased.

2. Press green key P 2 seconds. 3. Continue pressing key K until the "clear train" menu appears. 4. Use key Mto move to bottom line. 5. Use key K to change the "" to "!!!".

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7. Care and maintenance

SICARE light is maintenance-free. Before cleaning the unit, switch it off and if necessary disconnect it from the mains supply. Clean the SICARE light using a dry cloth. If heavily soiled, you can use a cloth slightly dampened with mild washing-up water. Attention! Liquids must not get inside the unit. Do not use any strong cleaner or solvent which could attack the plastic surface.

8. What if...?
Problem Cause Remedy

Your remote control is not switched on. The remote control is in sleep mode (display shows "...zzz...") The speech sensitivity of SICARE light is set too low. You speak a SICARE light is set to key command word and operation. SICARE light does (6.6, page 38). not react SICARE light is in the settings menu (Kin the display). The command word is not trained. The appliance has not been selected.

Switch on SICARE light with the red . key Re-activate with the command word "wake up". Set the speech sensitivity higher, until SICARE light reacts as desired (5.5, page 34). Switch SICARE light back to voice operation by briey pressing the green key P. Press and hold green key P 2 seconds, SICARE light changes to the operating menu. Carry out a new training session (5.4, page 32). Select the desired appliance (5.3, page 29).

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Problem Cause Remedy

You previously operated a different appliance. The appliance is completely SICARE light switched off. correctly repeats the The appliance type is not correctly command word, but selected. does not carry out the operation. Your appliance cannot carry out this function via remote control. No direct line of sight between SICARE light and the appliance. SICARE light interprets the command incorrectly. SICARE light repeats The ambient noise level is too an incorrect high command word You are pronouncing the commands differently to during training

Select the desired appliance with the appropriate command word and give the command again. Switch the appliance on or into stand-by mode. Select a different appliance type of the manufacturer and test it (5.3, page 29). SICARE light can only carry out those functions, which the remote control of the appliance was able to. Choose a different location. Carry out a new training session (5.4, page 32) or alter the speech sensitivity (5.5, page 34). Set the speech sensitivity of SICARE light lower and speak the commands louder (5.5, page 34). Speak as in during the training or repeat the training (5.4, page 32).

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9. Command words
You can directly select the different appliances at any time, however, the further commands can only be selected once you have changed SICARE light to the corresponding appliance.
Appliance Available command words

sleep, wake up Television Teletext Video Satellite Amplier Tuner Tape CD player Telephone Light 1/Light 2/ Light 3 switch on, switch off, zero, one, two, three, four, ve, six, seven, eight, nine, softer, louder, forwards, backwards, av input, mute switch on, switch off, zero nine, forwards, backwards, news, politics, sports, weather, red, green, yellow, blue, hold switch on, switch off, zero nine, forwards, backwards, record, play, stop switch on, switch off, zero nine, forwards, backwards switch on, switch off, softer, louder switch on, switch off, zero nine, softer, louder switch on, switch off; forwards, backwards, softer, louder, record, play, stop switch on, switch off, zero nine, forwards, backwards, softer, louder, play, stop connect, disconnect, softer, louder, number, zero nine, erase, exit, dial, 1 10 self-assigned names switch on, switch of; brighter, darker or dim

Ventilator/Heater/ switch on, switch off Air condition Bed Book Window/Curtain Blinds Device Door Help me head up, head down, foot up, foot down, bed up, bed down forwards, backwards, right, left open, close, stop open, close, upwards, downwards, stop switch on, switch off, upwards, downwards open, close, speak help me

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10. Technical data

Power supply: Battery operation: Mains operation: Infrared range: Temperature range: Storage and handling: Operation: 20 C +40 C, 5 85 % rel. humidity +5 C +40 C, 5 85 % rel. humidity 4 Batteries/rechargeable batteries (1.5 V Mignon LR6/AA) Mains adapter, stabilised, min. 300 mA with 4-7 volts approx. 10 m

11. Warranty
SICARE light has undergone the most up to date production controls. If, however, within 12 months of purchasing the SICARE light defects occur which are attributed to manufacturing or material faults,SICARE light will be replaced free of charge. The warranty does not include: Damage due to incorrect use (operation with incorrect power supply, fractures or kinks in mains cable). Defects which only slightly affect the function or value of the equipment.

The warranty becomes invalid if equipment is opened by persons not authorised by manufacturer or if non-genuine replacement parts are used. The purchase receipt is required for warranty claims. The equipment conforms to the relevant CE guidelines and has been manufactured in accordance with the latest technical safety regulations. Subject to technical modifications!

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