Jlcooper MCS3 USB User Manual

Media Control Station3USB/RS232 For Windows98/2000/XPUser's ManualSecond Edition ©2000-2002 JLCooper Electronics142 Arena Street • El Segundo, CA

10Keyset SelectionOne Keyset may be created for each application.The MCS3 automatically senses which application is running,and selects the appropriat

11About The Default KeysetThe first time you use the MCS3, the so-called "Default Keyset"is automatically selected.The Default Keyset is rea

12Editing the Default KeysetYou can edit (that is, change) the Default Keyset at any time,using the MCS3 application. Here are two simple examples ofh

The Wheel Speed slider setting affects the wheel for bothdirections of rotation. For the purposes of this example, itdoesn't matter whether you s

14Example of Changing What a Key DoesPresently, in the Default Keyset, pressing the Record key doesnothing. Suppose that you want the Record key to se

15The MCS3 EditorApplicationThe MCS3 application features a picture of the MCS3.In the upper left is the name of the current Keyset.To the right is th

16Creating a New KeysetRemember that a Keyset is the collection of commands that theMCS3 can send. Each application can have its own Keyset.The MCS3 s

17Launch the Target ApplicationWe will refer to the application that you wish to control as thetarget application, to distinguish it from the MCS3 app

18Assigning the Keys and V-StickSelect a key by pressing the key. Or, click the picture of the key.The V-Stick is really four separate keys. Select by

19To Make the Key Send a Mouse ClickIf you chose to assign a key to send either a left or a rightmouse click, the click can take place in a specific l

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20To Make an MCS3 Key Send a Click at a Specific Point:This is the method that you use when you want an MCS3 key toclick on a button or icon within a

21First you need to create a New Keyset. Select New Keyset fromthe file menu. Then select the application that you want tocontrol. The name of the app

22Hide PointerWhen the click occurs, you will see the pointer momentarilymove to the location where the click occurs. Then the pointerquickly returns

23About Captured CoordinatesWhen a click has been captured, the coordinates of the clickand the name of the window in which the click occurred areshow

24Assigning the Jog Wheel and Shuttle RingThe MCS3 jog wheel and shuttle ring can send repeated keypresses, mouse emulation, or both.(Some software ap

25Wheel Modifier KeySuppose that within one application, you want the wheel tohave two different functions.For example, in some applications, repeated

26To Make the Wheel or Ring Emulate a MouseThe wheel and ring emulates a mouse by moving the pointereither horizontal or vertical.There are three poss

27Wheel Drag from Specific CoordinatesThis is the method that you use when you want the MCS3wheel or ring to perform a drag or scroll from specificcoo

28Wheel SpeedThe rate of keystrokes or mouse movement is set by theWheel Speed slider.This slider allows you to tune the responsiveness of the wheel.F

29Alert During Clicks, Drags and ScrollsWhen Capture Coordinates is checked, MCS3 remembers thepointer coordinates when you first pressed the key or t

Table of ContentsIntroduction... 4Connecting the MCS3...

30Special Wheel ModeThe so called “Special Wheel Mode” is reserved for softwaredevelopers.When the wheel is assigned to send a “Special” command, itse

31Additional Time Saving HintsWhen capturing mouse clicks, it is not necessary to continuallyswitch back and forth between the MCS3 application and th

32About Delete and TabWhen the Key Press field is highlighted, pressing the PC'sDelete key will clear any key press and insert the word "non

33Display KeysetWhen Display Keyset is selected, a second window opens.This window displays the current assignments of each controlin the Keyset.The n

34Saving and Deleting KeysetsThe MCS3 Keysets are automatically saved within MCS3’sPreference file, called "MCS3 Prefs". You never have do a

35MCS3 Editor Application's MenusFile MenuNew Keyset...Creates a New Keyset, and links it with a particular TargetApplication.In other words, whe

36Edit MenuUndo Undoes last operation.Cut Copies the currently selected text the Clipboard.Clears text.Copy Copies the currently selected text to the

37Technical InformationSpecificationsDimensions:...6.5" x 7.0" x 1.25"Shipping Weight: ...3.7 lbsTroubleshootin

38Care and ServiceIf properly cared for, your MCS3 should provide years oftrouble-free performance. Avoid dropping the MCS3, or hardbanging on the key

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4IntroductionThank you for purchasing the JLCooper Media Control Station3.This MCS3 is a serial device (USB or RS-232), for use withWindows 95, 98, 20

5Connecting the MCS3Locate an available serial port on your PC (an RS-232 port willbe a D shell shaped 9 or 25 pin connector. A USB port will be recta

6Getting StartedSerial Port SettingsLaunch the MCS3 application, either from the WindowsStart Menu or by right-clicking on the MCS3 icon in theWindows

7Reload DriverThere may be times when you need to reload the driver. Toreload the driver simply means to quit the driver and load itagain. For example

8What Does the MCS3 Do?When you press a key or turn the wheel, the MCS3 behaveslike a PC keyboard or mouse.The MCS3 gives you the ease and convenience

9The Jog Wheel and Shuttle RingThese can send repeated key characters, (such as arrow keysfor playing movies).The jog wheel and shuttle ring are also