Manua l
English Manual
Control Omni
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 4 ADVANTAGES OF CONTROL OMNI ................................................................................... 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF CONTROL OMNI ........................................... 5 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................................................ 5 STARTING CONTROL OMNI FOR THE FIRST TIME ......................................... 6 BRIEF DEMONSTRATION .................................................................................................. 6 SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 7 LANGUAGE SELECTION ................................................................................................... 7 Keyboard layout ......................................................................................................... 7 Word prediction .......................................................................................................... 7 Activate the mobile phone .......................................................................................... 8 Change the PIN code .................................................................................................. 8 SCREEN LIGHTING ........................................................................................................... 8 SCANNING SETTINGS ....................................................................................................... 9 Scanning Methods....................................................................................................... 9 Control Switches ....................................................................................................... 11 Scanning Speed ......................................................................................................... 12 Number of scanning loops ........................................................................................ 12 Scanning appearance ............................................................................................... 12 Acceptance Delay ..................................................................................................... 12 SOUND SETTINGS .......................................................................................................... 13 Sound setting for system sound................................................................................. 14 Sound volume for scanning and pressing on the screen ....................................... 14 Auditory Feedback .................................................................................................... 15 Auditory Scanning .................................................................................................... 15 TELEPHONE SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 15 Edit contacts in the Contacts list .............................................................................. 15 BACK-UP AND FACTORY SETTING ................................................................................. 16 Making a Back-up ..................................................................................................... 16 Reset of back-up........................................................................................................ 16 Default setting........................................................................................................... 17 MANAGING PAGES ........................................................................................................ 17 Adding a Completed Page ........................................................................................ 17 Creating a New Page................................................................................................ 18 Removing a Page ...................................................................................................... 18 Adding or Removing a Row or Column.................................................................... 18 Changing a Page Name ............................................................................................ 19 Adding/removing buttons on a row .......................................................................... 19 Exporting Pages ....................................................................................................... 19 Copying a Page in Control Omni to a PC................................................................ 20 2
MANAGING BUTTONS.................................................................................................... 20 Recording IR codes................................................................................................... 20 Recording .............................................................................................................. 21 Rapid Recording.................................................................................................... 21 Inserting GewaLink channels ................................................................................... 22 Inserting 4096-Codes ............................................................................................... 22 Creating Macros ....................................................................................................... 22 Adding radio control ................................................................................................ 23 Enter GR-units ...................................................................................................... 25 Adding the button "Go to Page" ............................................................................... 25 Adding buttons for telephone functions .................................................................... 26 Adding buttons for system sound .............................................................................. 26 Adding button for system functions .......................................................................... 27 Adding button for Flight mode ................................................................................. 27 Recording Sound ...................................................................................................... 27 Adding Images .......................................................................................................... 28 Adding Your Own Images .................................................................................... 28 Adding background colour.................................................................................... 29 Writing text on a button ............................................................................................ 29 Clearing a Button ..................................................................................................... 30 Copying Buttons, Moving Buttons and Exchanging Places ..................................... 30 Adding alert function ................................................................................................ 30 Alert Function with a control switch .................................................................... 31 Alert button on screen ........................................................................................... 31 Alert function on membrane button ...................................................................... 32 TURNING OFF MEMBRANE BUTTONS .............................................................................. 32 MISCELLANEOUS ...................................................................................................... 32 CHECK BATTERY STATUS .............................................................................................. 32 CHECKING THE VERSION ............................................................................................... 32 COMPLETED PAGES ....................................................................................................... 33 GewaLink channels in Control Omni ....................................................................... 34 IMAGES AND SYMBOLS.................................................................................................. 43 Bed ............................................................................................................................ 43 Number ..................................................................................................................... 43 Telephone.................................................................................................................. 44 DVD .......................................................................................................................... 45 Symboles ................................................................................................................... 46 VCR ........................................................................................................................... 47 TV/Digital box .......................................................................................................... 48 HIFI .......................................................................................................................... 49 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ............................................................................................... 50 OTHER ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................... 50 TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................................................... 51 THE MEDICAL DEVICE DIRECTIVE ................................................................................ 52 3
Introduction
Control Omni is an advanced remote control system with a built-in mobile phone,
adapted for people with disabilities. Control Omni is controlled by direct touch on
screen but it is also possible to connect external control switches to use a scanning
function. Control Omni is programmable, which means that it can "learn" IR codes from
other remote control units such as those for a TV, video or stereo system. Control Omni
is equipped with a built-in radio transmitter for environmental control. The screen is
dynamic, and the information displayed can be arranged according to the users’ needs
and preferences.
Advantages of Control Omni
Control Omni makes it possible:
 to control the environment with both IR and radio.
 to learn IR codes from most IR remote control units on the market.
 to add an unlimited number of IR codes (is only limited by the memory in Control
Omni)
 to create macros that can transmit both IR and radio.
 to make phone calls and send SMS with the built-in mobile phone.
 to create different pages with different numbers of functions.
 to copy, move and exchange the location of functions.
 to receive auditory feedback and use auditory scanning with recorded speech.
 to connect one or more control switches for scanning.
 to select between several different scanning methods.
 to add a delay before activation.
 to select between several hundred pictures that are included.
 to select between over 30 completed pages.
 to make back-up.
 to easily select different languages for menus, help texts and prediction lists.
 to use alert function to attract attention.
 for the user to make almost all settings himself or herself.
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Description of the different parts of Control Omni
Speaker for
telephone
Fig. 1
Indicator
IR/Radio
Stylus
Off/on
Indicator led
for Alert
Battery status
SMS status
Hang up
Touch screen
Wake up screen
Call/answer
Navigating
on the screen
Charger
Alert
Headset
USB-port
Control switch 1
and 2
SIM-card
Micro SD-card
Rubber protection
Symbols
Important information. Must
be read.
Alert and button for Alert
Wake up screen
IR/radio transmission
Battery indicator
Answer calls
Hang up
Go to start page
Go to settings
SMS
Recycling Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment
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Starting Control Omni for the first time
1. Insert the enclosed charger into the outlet (see fig 1).
Fig 2
2. Charge until the battery indicator shows a green light. It is
important that Control Omni is fully charged the first time
in order for the battery to receive a maximum capacity.
NOTE! The batteries must be charged at regular intervals,
once a day. Do not let the batteries run out completely.
3. Start Control Omni by pressing the stylus on the ON/OFF button (see fig 2).
Brief Demonstration
When Control Omni has been started it takes some minute
before it is ready for use. Select “Go to Start page” when this
page is shown (fig 3). Press on different buttons on the screen to
get an idea of how Control Omni works (fig 4). The buttons with
symbols represent functions that can be controlled, e.g. by
pressing the telephone buttons you will reach a new page where
you can make a phone call or send an SMS (fig 5) with the builtin mobile phone. By pressing the TV button the different
functions on the TV can be controlled. Return to the start page
by pressing on the image of the house
.
You can continue pressing different buttons to find out how they
work. In order to test how the scanning function works, you can
connect a control switch, see fig. 1 on page 5. The default
setting for Control Omni is to use automatic linear scanning with
one control switch. Start the scanning by pressing on the control
switch. The next press activates the function, which means, for
example, that another page is activated or an IR signal is sent.
The standard pages can be used as a starting point for adapting
the system for different users. Pages can be removed, and new
pages can be added. There are 28 completed pages that can be
selected and added. The images can be changed, functions can
be added, speech can be recorded, etc.
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Fig 3
Fig 4
Fig 5
Settings
This section explains how to adjust various settings in Control
Omni. Control Omni 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 stylus to
adjust the settings by pressing on the screen, or you can connect
one control switch and use scanning. This means that users,
engineers and others can adjust all the settings, with only a few
exceptions. You gain access to new pages with new menus by
pressing the buttons on the screen. The word "press" in this
manual is used to denote either pressing the screen with the
stylus or using scanning. To go to settings, press on the image
of the gearwheels.
Fig 6
Language Selection
Control Omni is delivered with English as the selected language, but different
languages, keyboard layout and word prediction can be selected. See next section
”Keyboard layout” and word prediction. Contact your Control Omni supplier if your
language is not included.
Change the languages by the following procedure:
 System  Language/Inputs  Languages  Select language
Factory default: English.
Keyboard layout
Control Omni is delivered with two different keyboard layouts for each language,
”Point and ”Qwerty”. In Point letters are orginized in alphabetical order and in Qwerty
like a Qwert keyboard. Select the keyboard layout by the following procedure.
Select the keyboard layout by the following procedure:
 System   Language/Inputs  Languages  Select language and
keyboard layout
Factory default: English and Point
Word prediction
Control Omni is delivered with word prediction which means that word suggestions are
shown on the screen when writing and from which one word can be selected. On
delivery the most common words are entered.
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Select language for word prediction by the following procedure:
 System  Language/Inputs  Word prediction  Select language
Factory default: English
Activate the mobile phone
Control Omni has a built-in mobile phone. To make it work it must be
equipped with a SIM-card. The SIM-card is not included but must be
bought separately.
Fig 7
Activate the Mobile phone by the following procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Carefully remove the SIM-card slade using your nail.
Insert the SIM-card. Turn it according to the figure.
Put the SIM-card slade back.
Switch off and on the mobile phone by the procedure below.
Enter the PIN code. Note! It may take some time before it is
possible to make a phone call.
Fig 8
Switch off/on the mobile phone by the following procedure:
 Phone  More  On/Off
Change the PIN code
It is possible to change and deactivate the PIN code.
Activate/ deactivate the PIN code by the following procedure:
 Phone  More  PIN code
Screen lighting
The brightness can be set at 3 different levels. Note! The brightness affects the power
supply, the brighter the higher consumption.
Change screen lighting by the following procedure:
 System  Display backlight  Backlight
Factory Default: Dark
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Scanning Settings
Scanning Methods
Different scanning methods can be used in Control Omni. Selections can be made
between one or two control switches, automatic or manual scanning, row/column or
linear scanning, forced scanning or repetition. The setting selected when Control Omni
is delivered automatic linear scanning that is controlled by one control switch.
The various scanning methods are as follows:
 Automatic scanning: Control Omni steps forward automatically following a press on
the control switch.
 Manual scanning: Control Omni steps forward one step at a time for each press of
the control switch.
 Forced scanning: It is possible to force automatic scanning by pressing the control
switch several times.
 Repetition: It is possible to make Control Omni step automatically when using
manual scanning by keeping the control switch pressed.
 Row/column scanning: This can be either manual or automatic – the principle is the
same in both cases. First, steps are taken row for row and then buttons along the
selected row are stepped.
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Fig 9
Scanning
between
rows
Fig 10
Scanning
between
buttons
on a
selected
row
 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.
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Fig 11
Change the scanning method by the following procedure:
 System  Scanning  Method. Follow the plan below to select the type of
scanning desired.
1 switch
Row/Column
(automatic)
Linear
(automatic)
Row/Column
Method
No forcing
Linear
Automatic
scanning
Row/Column
Forcing
Linear
2 switches
Row/Column
Without repetition
Linear
Manual
scanning
Row/Column
Repetition
Linear
Control Switches
Fig 12
Control Omni has an input for external control switches. The
switch is a 3.5 mm jack plug. Only control switches having
the CE-label may be connected. To connect 2 control
switches a Y-cable is needed. Y-cable is not included, must
be ordered separately.
Warning! Electrodes that are attached to the skin and invasive control
switches must not be connected to Control Omni. Only control switches
having the CE-label may be connected
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Scanning Speed
Control Omni steps forward with a certain speed when using automatic scanning. This
speed can be selected between 0.2 and 10 steps/sec. The user can test the speed before
the choice is finally made, in order to prevent too high a speed being selected by
mistake.
Change the scanning speed by the following procedure:
 System  Scanning  Speed
Factory default: 1 step/sec.
Number of scanning loops
A scan loop is completed when Control Omni has stepped through a page and starts
again from the beginning. The number of scan loops can be adjusted between 1 and 5.
Change the number of scanning loops by the following procedure:
 System  Scanning  Number of scans
Factory default: 2 loops.
Scanning appearance
Scanning appearance can be changed by using a bright/dark background, with a frame
around the scanning box and select frame colour.
Change scanning appearance by the following procedure:
 System  Scanning  Scanning appearance
Default setting: Red frame and dark background
Acceptance Delay
The acceptance delay is the time delay between the pressing of a control switch and a
function being activated in Control Omni. This delay can be used to prevent Control
Omni being activated by mistake, as might happen if the user has, for example, muscle
spasms. The delay can be set between 0 and 0.9 sec. The acceptance delay is affected by
pressing on the screen, external control switches and membrane buttons.
Change the acceptance delay by the following procedure:
 System  Control/input  Acceptance delay  Change setting
Factory default: 0 sec.
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Sound Settings
The sound can be set individually for different
functions in Control Omni. The sound is divided
into 2 main groups, so to say. Sound when
making phone calls and sound for system sound.
The figure shows different sound units used.
Built-in
earphone
Speaker
Fig 13
Settings for sound when making phone calls:




Sound volume for speech
Microphone for speech
Sound volume for ring signal
Type of ring signal
Settings for system sound:
 Sound volume for scanning, recorded
speech and pressing the screen.
 Sound volume for Alert
Built-in
microphone
Port for
headset
Sound settings when making phone calls
It is always the sound in the headset that is adjusted when the headset is connected.
Otherwise the sound in the built-in earphone or the built-in microphone is adjusted. For
the ring signal it is the sound in the loudspeaker that is adjusted. It is also possible to
switch off the microphone and ring signal completely.
Tip! It is possible to create short cuts to the completed pages to quickly be able to adjust
the sound when making phone calls such as off/on microphone and off/on ring signal,
see page 26.
Change the sound volume, microphone sensibility and ring signal by the following
procedure:
System  Sound setting  Phone 
Or
 Telephone  Sound 
Default setting: 5
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Advanced setting
The sound can also be set individually for both headset and the built-in earphone/builtin microphone. This can only be done by entering advanced setting.
Change the sound volume, microphone sensibility and ring signal by the following
procedure:
 System  Sound setting  Phone  Advanced
or
 Phone  Sound  Volumes  Advanced
Ring signal features
Different features can be selected for the ring signal.
Select the ring signal features by the following procedure:
 Phone  Sound  Ringtone  Ringtone
Default setting: Standard
Sound setting for system sound
It is always the sound in the headset that is adjusted when the headset is connected.
Otherwise the sound in the loudspeaker is adjusted. For alert it is the sound in the
loudspeaker that is adjusted. See fig. 13, page 13.
Sound volume for scanning and pressing on the screen
The set sound is represented on scanning or pressing on the screen.
Change the sound volume by the following procedure:
 System  Sound setting  System  System volumes
Default setting: 5
Advanced setting
The sound can also be set individually for both headset and the built-in earphone/builtin microphone. This can only be done by entering the advanced setting.
Change sound volume and microphone sensibility by the following procedure:
 System   Sound settings  System  Systen volumes 
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Auditory Feedback
Auditory feedback is the sound that is heard when a button is pressed on the screen. The
sound may be a recorded sound, such as the word "lamp", or it may be simply a click.
Recorded sound, click sound or silent can be selected. If recorded sound has been
selected but no sound has been recorded, a click sound will be heard instead. Note! It is
not possible to add Auditory Feedback when making a call.
Change the auditory feedback by the following procedure:
 System  Sound settings  System  Auditory feedback
Default setting: recorded sound.
Auditory Scanning
Auditory scanning is sound that is heard as Control Omni steps between different
buttons. The sound may be recorded sound, for example Control Omni may say the
words "lamp", "telephone", "TV", etc., or it may be simply a tone. You can select
between recorded sound, a tone, or silent. If recorded sound has been selected but no
sound has been recorded on a button a tone will be heard instead. NOTE! It is not
possible to add Auditory Feedback when making a call.
Change auditory scanning by the following procedure:
 System  Sound settings  System  Auditory scanning
Default setting: tone.
Telephone settings
Edit contacts in the Contacts list
Names, telephone numbers and pictures of those you want to call or send an SMS to can
be added in the contact list. 3 numbers are available for each contact, home, mobile and
job. There are two ways to reach the contact list, through a phone button on the
completed pages (see manual) or through settings.
Edit contacts in the contacts list by the following procedure
 Telephone  Contacts list select Add or Edit
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Back-up and Factory setting
Making a Back-up
Fig 14
It is extremely important to make a back-up when you
have created various pages and adjusted various settings.
The memory card delivered with Control Omni must be
placed into the compartment on the back of the unit
before a back-up is made, see fig. 14.
If there is a previous back-up on the memory card, it will
be overwritten. The back-up can be named by selecting
”Advanced”. If the file is not named the name will automatically be ”Backup” otherwise
”Backup + name”. Path to the file is: ”Movable disc\Gewa\Omni\”…..on the memory
card.
Make a back-up by the following procedure:
 System  Back-up  Back-up
Reset of back-up
It is possible to make a reset, provided that you have made a back-up. See section
"Making a Back-up". The memory card delivered with Control Omni must be placed
into the compartment at the back of the unit before a reset is made, see fig. 14. If a backup has been named it is found in ”Advanced”. See previous section.
Make a reset by the following procedure:
 System  Back-up  Restore
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Default setting
It is possible to return Control Omni to default setting in three different ways.
1. Factory restore: Returns Control Omni to the conditions in which it was
delivered from factory. Note! Personal images, contacts, SMS, settings, pages
a.s.o will be deleted. Back-up file is not deleted.
2. Standard: Start page and other pages are returned to the same condition in which
it were delivered from factory but personal images, contacts, SMS, settings, a.s.o
will not be deleted. Back-up file is not deleted.
3. Blank: Only one start page with four rows and three columns are included in this
alternative. There are no completed pages, no images and no IR codes. Use
"Blank" if you want to start from scratch and rebuild pages. Personal images,
contacts, SMS, settings, a.s.o will not be deleted. Back-up file is not deleted.
Return Control Omni to its default setting by the following procedure:
 System  Default setting  a.s.o
Managing Pages
Adding a Completed Page
Control Omni is delivered with standard pages that are described
in the section "Brief Demonstration", page 6. An additional 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 DVD.
Some pages are complete with GewaLink channels and images,
other pages have only images. Each image represents a function,
such as opening the door, switching the light on. These functions
are arranged to suit the needs of the user, with respect to both
logic and frequency of use. Much time can be saved by using
these completed pages, rather than starting from scratch and
building new pages. Note that it is possible to browse both
forwards and backwards in Control Omni when selecting pages. It
is quite possible to modify a completed page. When you add a
complete page, a link is created to the first available button on the
starting page. If no button is available, a new row is added. The
text on the button can be exchanged for an image. See the section
"Adding Images", Page 28.
Fig 15
Link to page for
CD. A new row
has been created
to make place for
the link.
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Add a completed page by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Add/remove a page  Add a page 
Add a completed page  browse among the pages available  Select this page  
Creating a New Page
It is possible to create a page of your own, and to select the numbers of rows and
columns. When creating a new page, do not create a page with too many buttons, not
is automatically
more than 6 rows and 4 columns. The button "Go to Starting Page"
added at the top right position when a new page is created. It can be moved to another
location by following the procedure described in the section "Moving Buttons" on page
30.
Create a new page by the following procedure:
 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
Control Omni is delivered with standard pages. These pages can be removed if you do
not want to use them. Personal pages that you have created can also be removed by the
same procedure.
Remove a page by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Add/remove a page  Remove page  browse among the
pages  Remove page  Remove
Adding or Removing a Row or Column
It is possible to add and remove rows and columns in Control Omni. The contents of the
actual buttons are removed when you remove a row or a column. If you want to retain
the actual contents of a button or buttons, the contents must be moved before removing
the row or column.
Add or remove a row or column by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  browse among the pages available  Select
this page  Properties  Rows/columns  Choose whether a row or a column is to
be removed or added. Choose which row or column that is to be removed or added.
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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. It is 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:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  browse among the pages available  Select
this page  Properties  Change page name  Write in the new text.
Adding/removing buttons on a row
The number of buttons on a row can be changed, e.g. a row might have one button and
the next row 4 buttons.
Add/remove buttons by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  browse among the pages available  Select
this page  Properties  Buttons  select add or remove button.
Exporting Pages
It may sometimes be necessary to be able to copy a page that you have created, such as
a page for a TV in one room to a page for a TV in another room. Or you might have
created a page that is useful for other users. The page must be exported to make this
possible.
Note! There are three things you should be aware of when exporting a page:
1. Give the new page a new name, in case Control Omni must be reset. If the page has
the same name as one of the completed pages in Control Omni it will be overwritten
when Control Omni is reset.
2. Always make a back-up when an exported page has been used for a user. Thus the
page will always be saved on the memory card.
3. If you want to save the page for future use, you should copy it to a PC. The next
section describes how to copy a page to a PC.
Export a page by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Export page  browse among the pages 
Export this page  Export page Select whether to export with a new name or to
overwrite an existing file  Follow the instructions given.
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Copying a Page in Control Omni to a PC
It is sometimes necessary to send a page by e-mail or share
it with another user, or just save it for future use. Do as
follows to copy a page to a PC.
Fig 16
1. Make a back-up copy in Control Omni in order to save
the settings, see the section "Making a Back-up", Page
16.
2. Remove memory card by pressing and releasing the
memory card with the stylus.
3. Remove the memory card with your fingers and put it into the Fig 17
memory card adapter that is delivered with Control Omni.
4. Connect the memory card adapter to the USB port on the PC.
Note! The memory card adapter might be turned in wrongly when inserted in the
USB port.
5. Go to the File Manager, browse to the memory card, go to file “Pages”. Path to file
is: Computer/Movable disc/Gewa/Omni backup/pages.
6. Copy the file.
Managing Buttons
Recording IR codes
If Control Omni is to be used to control a TV, for example, or a video, stereo, DVD,
toys, lamps, etc., these devices must have a remote control unit that emits infrared light
(IR light). Most TVs have a remote control unit that is used to control various functions.
This remote control shall be used to teach Control Omni IR codes
Before starting to record IR codes, ensure that Control Omni is fully charged and that
the batteries in the remote control unit are also fully charged. Do not place Control
Omni and the remote control unit in bright light (such a strong sunlight) during the
learning procedure. When you have learnt how to record IR codes, you can proceed and
use the rapid learning procedure, which is described in the section "Rapid Recording"
page 21.
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Recording
Turn the remote control towards Control Omni as shown in fig. 18. Press and hold down
the button of the remote control unit that is to be recorded, and follow the instructions
on the screen. Three presses are normally required to record an IR code. When you have
leart an IR code, you can directly test the function.
Record IR by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  browse among the pages 
Select this page  Edit button  Select a button  Function  Environment 
Send IR  Record IR
Fig 18
Approx 10 cm
Rapid Recording
If many IR codes are to be recorded, a shortcut can be used to speed up the recording
process.
Record codes by the rapid process by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  browse among the pages 
Select this page  More  Record IR  Select the button that is to be programmed
 Follow the instructions on the screen  Done  Record IR  etc.
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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 Control Omni. GewaLink
channels must not be mixed up with codes from products that are purchased in other
shops, such as TVs, VCR and DVD players. These use another type of IR channels,
described in the previous section "Recording IR Codes".
Insert a GewaLink channel by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  browse among the various pages 
Select this page  Edit button  Select the button to be edited  Function 
Environment  Send IR  GewaLink  type the channel number  
Inserting 4096-Codes
4096-code is a specially coded system that is used when extra safety is needed: opening
the flat or house door, for example. In this way, entry by unauthorised persons is
prevented. Once a button has been programmed with a code, it cannot be read, but
remains hidden.
Insert a 4096-code by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  browse between the various pages 
Select this page  Edit button  Select the button that is to be edited  Function 
Environment  Send IR  4096-code  Type a freely chosen number between 0
and 4095  
Creating Macros
Control Omni can send macros which means that Control Omni can emit both IRsignals, radio signals and activate a button with recorded sound. Control Omni
automatically carries out a sequence of operations after one button is pressed. For
example, 4 buttons must be pressed in order to reach a page on Text-TV. You can create
a macro from these four button presses. A macro can last for up to 11 seconds. When
creating Macro it is possible to set the time between each button press. This is made by
pressing the same button on which the Macros can be stored . When creating the
Macro the time for each press is also shown.
Note! The button that is selected for storing the macro is given a temporary image
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.
Create a IR macro by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select a page on which the macro is to be
stored  Select this page  Edit button  Select the button on which the macro is to
be stored  Function  Environment  Macro  Start macro recording  Select
the buttons that are to be included in the macro  Save
Adding radio control
In Control Omni it is possible to control different devices with Gewa Radio (GR).
GR-unit can be a radio receiver (GR-receiver) or a radio transmitter (GR-transmitter)
from Abilia or a switch and wall outlet from Schnider (Connect) and Merten (System
M).
Before entering GR-units the following must be considered:
 Appliances possible to control are switches and wall outlets from Schnider
(Connect) and Merten (System M).
 We recommend you to start by resetting GR-units (Delete GR-units) before
entering them in Control Omni. If a GR-unit has been programmed it cannot be
added again without a reset.
 Control Omni must always be used as the primary transmitter. Start by
progamming Control Omni and then add other GR-transmitters. To add other
GR-transmitters we recommend you to read the GR-manual.
 When a Control Omni has been programmed with GR-units a back-up should be
made to save all settings. It is always possible to use the backup-file for another
Control Omni and thus restore the same functions.
 If Control Omni should be switched off or break other GR-transmitters,
programmed in the system, will always continue to work. If Control Omni is
replaced by another Control Omni a back-up must be used from a broken unit.
To be able to add GR-unit you must understand the vocabulary below:
Include GR-unit (Include)
Include GR-unit in Control Omni which shall be able to control.
Exclude GR-unit (Exclude)
Exclude GR-unit from Control Omni (is recommended if GR-unit is available).
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Remove GR-unit from list
Exclude GR-unit from the list in Control Omni. Is to be used if GR-unit is not available.
Switch Multi level
A dimmer function with different buttons for different dimmer levels.
Switch Multi level Toggle
Off/on-function where ”On” is the last selected dimmer level.
Switch Binary
On/off-function. Two buttons are taken, one for ”Off” and one for ”On”.
Switch Toggle
Off/on-function. A button for both ”Off” and ”On”.
Configuration
Functions which are to be set for each unit that are to be programmed.You find these
functions in the manual for each product.
Press function
The function is activated when the tranmitter button is pressed.
Release function
The function is activated when the transmitter button is released.
Association
Include other GR-transmitters which are to work in parallel with Control Omni. Note!
Control Omni must always act as Primary transmitter which means starting to program
Control Omni and then add other GR-transmitters. To include other GR-transmitter we
recommend you to read the GR-manual.
Confirmation Off/On
To receive confirmation of whether a function is performed or not, for instance switch
on the light in another room. If the function is not performed you will get a beep. It
takes a few seconds before you get a confirmation.
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Enter GR-units
To simplify the procedure GR-units should be entered in various stages. NOTE! If there
are any doubts how to proceed we recommend you to read the GR-manual which shows
in detail how to do.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Start by resetting all GR-units by ”Excluding GR-units”.
Add all GR-receivers to Control Omni.
Enter functions on each page and button.
Add other GR-transmitters if any.
Remove GR-unit and add GR-unit by the following procedure:
 GR-units  Exclude GR-unit alt. Include GR-unit
Add GewaRadio by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  browse between the various pages  Select
this page  Edit button  Select the button that is to be edited  Function 
Environment control  Send GR  Select the GR-unit that is to be combined with
button and function  a.s.o.
Adding the button "Go to Page"
"Go to Page” means that a short cut is created to a page. With short cut you can go to:
 a specific page
 settings
 telephone functions to make calls and send SMS
 telephone settings, e.g. edit contacts in the phone book
 back-up function
Add the function "Go to Page" by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the "Go to Page"
function is to be placed  Select this page  Edit button  Select the button on
which the "Go to Page" function is to be placed  Function  Go to…  Select
function.
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Adding buttons for telephone functions
In Control Omni it is possible to add buttons where individual functions easily can be
reached. The same button can be placed on several different locations. The following
functions can be added:







Go to telephone page to make calls and send SMS
Rapid numbers to make a phone call
Rapid numbers to send SMS
Switch on/switch off a ring signal
Go to page for Phone settings
Check signal strength
Switch on/off the telephone
Add “rapid functions” on the telephone by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the “rapid function"
is to be placed  Select this page  Edit button  Select the button on which the
"rapid function" is to be placed  Function  Phone  Select function
Adding buttons for system sound
In Control Omni it is possible to add buttons where functions easily can be reached to
modify system sound. The same button can be placed on several different locations. The
following functions can be added:
 Recording sound
 Increase/lower the sound volume on scanning, button press and recorded sound
 Switch on/switch off sound on scanning, button press and recorded sound
Add “rapid functions” for system sound by the following procedure
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the “rapid function"
is to be placed  Select this page  Edit button  Select the button on which the
"rapid function" is to be placed  Function  Sound  Select function
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Adding button for system functions
In Control Omni it is possible to add buttons where functions easily can be reached to
modify system functions. The same button can be placed on several different locations.
The following functions can be added:





Time and date
Battery status
Increase/lower the scanning speed
Flight mode Off/On (see next section)
Turn off screen
Add “rapid functions” for system functions by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the “rapid function"
is to be placed  Select this page  Edit button  Select the button on which the
"rapid function" is to be placed  Function  System  Select function 
Adding button for Flight mode
In Control Omni it is possible to add a button to switch on/off the telephone and radio
transmitter when you for example visit a hospital or when you fly.
Add Flight mode by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the function is to be
placed  Select this page  Edit button  Select the button on which the function is
to be placed  Function  System  Flight mode  
Recording Sound
It is possible to record sound in Control Omni, which is heard when scanning between
different buttons and when a button is activated by pressing on the screen. For example,
if the function of a button is to switch on the light, Control Omni can be made to say
"Lamp". A maximum of 10 seconds can be recorded for each button. A built in
microphone or a microphone via headset can be used to record sound, see fig 13, page
13. Recording starts directly once you press "Start recording" and it ends when you
press "Stop". You can listen to the recorded sound when the recording is finished, and
re-record the sound if you are not satisfied. If no sound is heard, check that the sound is
not switched off – see the section "Sound Volume for system sound” on Page 14.
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Record sound by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the recorded sound
is to be placed  Select this page  More  Record sound  Select the button on
which the recorded sound is to be placed  Start recording  Stop  Listen  
Adding Images
Several hundred images and symbols are included with Control Omni. They are placed
into various categories such as DVD, TV, HiFi, Bed, etc., described in the section
"Images and symbols" page 43.
Add an image by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the image is to be
placed  Select this page  Edit button  Select the button on which the image is to
be placed  Appearance  Change image  Select category  Select image  
Adding Your Own Images
It is also possible to use your own images in Control Omni. For this a PC is needed. The
images to be used should be approximately 100 x 100 pixels, and they should be in
PNG-format. Photos taken with a digital camera are far too large to be used, and cause
Control Omni to work very slowly. This problem can be avoided by reducing the
dimensions of the images, using an image processing program. One such program is the
simple "Microsoft Office Picture Manager" that is part of Microsoft Office or Paint.net
which can be downloaded from internet free of charge:
When the image has been edited to an adequate size and format it is to be moved to
Control Omni.
1. Remove the memory card from Control Omni by pressing
with the stylus. The memory card will now come out.
2. Insert the memory card in the memory card adapter, fig
20 (is enclosed).
3. Connect the adapter to the USB port on the computer.
The computer will now register the memory card as a
movable disc. Note! The memory card adapter might be
turned in wrongly when inserted in the USB port.
Transfer the image to the memory card. Path: Movable
disc\AutoCopy\FlashDisk\Gewa\Omni\user\default\images\
MY OWN PICTURES.
4. When the image has been added to the memory card,
remove the memory card adapter form the USB port.
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Fig 19
Fig 20
5. Remove the memory card from the adapter and put it back into Control Omni.
6. Control Omni will add the picture to the category My images.
7. To use the image in Control Omni, see earlier section “Adding images”.
Adding background colour
The buttons in Control Omni can have different background colours. There are 4
options: red, yellow, green, blue, pink, violet, black and grey. If you have a photo the
frame colour will be changed. It is possible to add colour on each button but also on a
whole page. Colours can also be removed.
Add background colour for each button by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the image is to be
edited  Select this page  Edit button  Select the button that is to be edited 
Appearance  Background colour  Select colours
Add background colour on a page by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the button is that is
to be edited  Select this page  Properties  Background colour  Select colours
Writing text on a button
It is possible to write text and edit text on a button in Control Omni. The width of the
input field depends on the size of the button. The number of lines of text that can be
written depends on the size of the button. It is a good idea to first write the text for a
button and check how it looks on the button. Tip! Text can be combined with an image.
Write text on a button by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the button to be
edited is located  Select this page  Edit button  Select the button that is to be
edited  Appearance  Change text  Type text in the window
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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.
Clear a button by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page on which the button to be
cleared is located  Select this page  Edit button  Select the button that is to be
cleared  More  Choose what is to be cleared
Copying Buttons, Moving Buttons and Exchanging Places
Buttons can be copied and moved between locations on a page or between different
pages. Note: when a button is copied or moved, the destination button is overwritten. It
is also possible to exchange buttons between different locations.
Copy, move or exchange a button by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  Select the page from which the button is to
be copied from or to, or the page where it is to be moved or exchanged 
Select this page  Edit button  Select the button that is to be copied from/to, or the
button that is to be moved/exchanged  Location  Select whether the button is to
be copied, moved or exchanged  Follow the instructions.
Adding alert function
“Alert” is used when you want to attract somebody’s attention. Control Omni can
activate Alert in different ways:

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


Transmit an IR-signal which activates a relay in an IR-receiver.
Transmit an RF-signal which activates a relay in a radio receiver.
Send an SMS with the built-in telephone.
Call a telephone number with the built-in telephone.
Activate the built-in relay output.
When selecting function an IR-signal, an RF-signal, a telephone number or SMS is also
set. Note! Several functions can be activated simultaneously.
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The relay function is to be connected to the same input as the control switch. If you
need to connect both a control switch and a relay function, a multiple plug is needed.
The multiple plug is to be ordered separately (item no 429050).
Choose Alert function by the following procedure:
 System  Alert function  Select way to alarm
Warning!
When using ”Alert” you must be aware of the fact that batteries might run
out, connected plugs might be released unintentionally, difficulties for the
user to reach the switches, the telephone network is down etc. Alert must
not be used as emergency alarm and never be used if a person is in danger if
Alert fails.
Alert Function with a control switch
If an external control switch is pressed for 1-15 sec. alert will be activated. The time is
set from 1-15 sec. or can be switched off completely. When activating the alert function
a symbol will be shown on the screen with a sound signal. To choose how alert is to be
activated see previous section “Adding Alert function” page 27.
Set time by the following procedure:
 System  Alert function  Switch time  Select time
Default setting: Switched off
Alert button on screen
A button can be put on the screen for alert function. The button can be placed on any
location or on several locations. The image
is added at the same time as the
function is selected. To choose how to activate Alert see section ”Adding Alert
function” page 30.
Add Alert button on the screen by the following procedure:
 Pages/buttons  Select page  browse between the various pages  Select
this page  Edit button  Select the button that is to be edited  Function 
Environment  Alert
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Alert function on membrane button
. To
A membrane button can always be used for Alert function
choose how to activate Alert see section “Adding Alert function”
page 30.
If you do not want the button to be activated it is possible to turn it
off.
Turn on/off Alert function on membrane buttons by the following procedure:
 System  Alert function  Membrane button 
Turning off membrane buttons
If you do not want the buttons to be activated it is possible to turn
them off. NOTE! The button wake up screen upp bildskärm
cannot be turned off.
Turn off membrande buttons by the following procedure:
 System  Control/inputs  Membrane buttons 
Miscellaneous
Check battery status
Check battery status by the following procedure:
 System  Battery info
Checking the Version
Check the software version by the following procedure:
 System  Version
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Completed Pages
The following completed pages are delivered with Control Omni. Select a completed
page as required and add it using the Settings page. 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 GewaTel 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 TV, DVD and CD. All GewaLink channels are
used only once on these completed pages in order to avoid one channel controlling
several functions. Many pages contain shortcuts for answering the telephone, answering
a Duocom hall telephone and for opening the door. These short-cuts make it easy to
operate these functions quickly.
Button for answering
GewaTel when
someone is calling
Predefined IR
channel. Change
IR channel if
needed.
Button for starting
hall telephone
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72
16
17
18
Button for opening
door lock. A 4096code must be
created.
46
19
20
21
30
22
23
24
29
26
25
27
45
44
43
41
42
Shortcut to start
page.
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GewaLink channels in Control Omni
The following GewaLink channels have been used in the completed pages.
GL
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1)
GewaTel
GL
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33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
621
63
GewaTel
GL
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
Bed Control
Hall telephone
Lamps
Windowsopeners
Blinds
Fan
Curtains
Doors
GL
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
GewaLink channel 62 is only a stop code. Can not be used for controlling.
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2)
Bed 6 Func +
28
73
Bed 6 Func
72
2)
73
65
71
69
65
71
69
64
70
68
64
70
68
Bed 8 Func +
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74
Bed 8 Func
72
73
73
65
64
65
64
75
75
74
67
66
67
66
76
82
76
69
68
69
68
82
79
78
71
70
71
70
Included as a standard page on default
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CD Changer +
28
CD
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CD Changer
72
DVD +
28
72
2)
DVD
GewaTel Dial +
28
72
GewaTel Dial
28
2)
16
17
18
46
19
20
21
30
22
23
24
29
26
25
27
45
44
43
41
42
GewaTel Direct +
28
72
29
16
17
18
31
32
33
46
19
20
21
34
35
36
29
22
23
24
37
38
39
45
26
25
27
40
41
42
27
Included as a standard page on default
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GewaTel Direct
28
2)
46
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
HIFI 2
2)
Included as a standard page on default
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HIFI 2+
28
HIFI
72
Info
2)
Lamp window etc +
28
72
73
75
74
78
79
76
82
80
81
83
Lamp window etc
Tape
83
2)
73
75
74
77
78
79
82
80
81
Included as a standard page on default
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2)
Phone functions
TV Simple +
28
40
Tuner
TV Simple
72
TV Text +
28
TV Text
72
TV +
TV
28
72
41
TV + Decoder +
28
72
2)
Included as a standard page on default
42
2)
TV + Decoder
Images and Symbols
The following images and symbols are included with Progress. All the images are
grouped into various categories.
Bed
Number
43
Telephone
44
DVD
45
Symboles
46
VCR
47
TV/Digital box
48
HIFI
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Accessories included
Item no
429000
429020
429035
429030
429025
429045
890410
809210
809220
809221
Denomination
Control Omni
Control Omni Charger GEW100
Control Omni Headset
Control Omni Micro SD Card incl. USB adapter
Control Omni Stylus
Control Omni Rubber protection
Control Omni Safety strap
Control Omni User guide SE/GB
Control Omni Manual settings SE
Control Omni Manual settings GB
Other Accessories
Item no
429010
429040
429050
425730
429026
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Denomination
Control Omni Docking station
Control Omni USB cable
Control Omni Y-connector
Cable Relay output
Control Omni Case
Technical data
Radio system:
Mobile phone:
Operating force screen:
Operating force buttons:
Range IR:
Range Gewa RS:
Measurements excl. docking station
(L x W x H):
Weight excl. charger and docking station:
Operating temperature (incl batteries):
Operating temperature when charging:
Rated voltage charger GEW100:
Rated current charger GEW100:
Rated frequency charger GEW100:
IP-Class:
ROHS-compatible
Memory card
Batteritid (Stand by)
Talk mobile phone
Gewa RS
GSM 900/1800 MHz
<150 gr
<150 gr
10-30 m
10-20 m
140 x 76 x 27 mm
0,3 kg
0 till +40° C
0 till +30° C
100-240 V AC/5VDC
600 mA
50-60 Hz
IP-20 (Dry environment)
Yes
Micro SD-card
Ca 44 tim
Approx 8 hours
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The Medical Device Directive
Control Omni is marketed as a technical aid for persons with disabilities and it satisfies
the requirements of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. This includes, for
example, relevant requirements for EMC, for electrical safety and risk management.
Abilia AB, Kung Hans väg 3, Sollentuna, Box 92, 191 22 Sollentuna, Sweden
Phone +46 (0)8-594 694 00 | Fax +46 (0)8-594 694 19 | [email protected] | www.abilia.se
Art.no: 809221. Doc: Control Omni Manual Settings GB. Ver: E. Date: 2011-06-29.
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