Rcrn06Gr: Universal Remote Control Owner's Manual
Rcrn06Gr: Universal Remote Control Owner's Manual
Rcrn06Gr: Universal Remote Control Owner's Manual
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Try a variety of the devices functions with the remote. If some device features dont work, go to the next step to try a different code. Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from the beginning. When your device turns off, do not stop searching. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the SLOW key every 5 seconds until the unit turns back on. Once the unit turns back on, press the SKIP BACK key on the remote every 2 seconds until your device turns off again. When your device turns off again, press the OK key. Test the keys functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the devices functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the devices functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.
NOTES: Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are currently programming the remote to control. Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features dont work, try a different code. See the Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality section below for more information. During the Brand Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses that arent part of the search. The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and the last programmed code under that device key is retained). The POWER key blinks four times when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Brand Code Search. If your device hasnt turned off yet, try a different search method. Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality 1. Try a variety of the devices functions with the remote. If some device features dont work, go to the next step to try a different code. 2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, dont press the OK key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the SKIP FWD key repeatedly until the unit turns back on. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the device. Press the OK key. Test the keys functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the devices functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the devices functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.
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When youve finished entering the five-digit code, keep holding down the device key and look at the POWER key. Is the POWER key illuminated? YES: Youre done! Youve programmed this device key. NO, it blinked four times and turned off: You have either entered a code number that is not in the code lists or missed a step in the code entry procedure. Try step 3 again.
NOTES Throughout the programming of each key, keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are programming the remote to control. Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features dont work, try a different code. See the Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality section below for more information. During the Manual Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses that arent part of the search. The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and the last programmed code under that device key is retained). The POWER key blinks four times when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Manual Code Search. If your device hasnt turned off yet, try a different search method. Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality 1. Try a variety of the devices functions with the remote. If some features of your devices dont work, go to the next step to try a different code. 2. Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, dont press the OK key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the SKIP FWD key repeatedly until the unit turns back on. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the device. Press the OK key. Test the keys functionality again by trying a variety of functions. If the code controls the majority of the devices functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.
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NOTES Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features dont work, try a different code in the list. Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual. If your brand isnt listed in the code list, use one of the Code Search methods to program the remote control. (Refer to the Auto and Manual Code Search methods.) If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code Entry procedure, the POWER key blinks four times and the process is exited. The last programmed code under the device key is retained.
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Manually turn on the device you want to control. Press and hold the device key you want to program (the POWER key illuminates). While youre holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remotes POWER key at the same time (the POWER key turns off).
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Battery Precautions:
Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert the batteries, matching the (+) and () marks inside the battery compartment. Push the battery cover back into place.
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Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local and National Regulations.
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Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press SLOW on the remote and wait 5 seconds. The remote is testing a batch of 10 codes on your device. Did your device turn off? YES: Go to step 5. NO: Press SLOW again. The remote tests the next batch of 10 codes. Keep pressing SLOW every 5 seconds until your device turns off.
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Battery Saver
Your universal remote control saves battery power by automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more than 60 seconds. This saves your battery life should your remote get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed, such as between sofa cushions.
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Find your devices brand in the Brand Code list section of the accompanying code list. Circle the number for your brand and keep the list handy. Press and hold the device key you want to program (the POWER key illuminates). While youre holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remotes POWER key at the same time (the POWER key turns off).
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Manually turn on the device you want to control. Press and hold the device key you want to program (the POWER key illuminates). While youre holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remotes POWER key at the same time (the POWER key turns off).
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When your device turns off, press the SKIP BACK key on the remote and wait at least 2 seconds. The remote tries the last of the previous ten codes. Did your device turn on? YES: Press the OK key. Youre done! Youve programmed this device key. NO: Press SKIP BACK again. The remote tests the next code in the batch. Keep pressing SKIP BACK every 2 seconds until your device turns back on. When it does, press OK.
Find the Code List that came with the remote. Locate the section for the type of device youre trying to program, and find your brand in that section. Circle the codes for your brand and keep them handy. Press and hold the device key you want to program (the POWER key comes on). While youre holding down the device key, use your other hand enter the first five-digit code for your brand in the code list (the POWER key goes off after the first digit).
GUIDE and MENU put the remote in menu/ guide mode; they also access the same features as the keys on your original remotes. EXIT exits remote programming; it also performs the same functions as on your original remotes.
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Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys. Look at the numbers you circled for your devices brand code. Press those numbers on the remote keypad. Note: For single-digit brand codes, press the 0 key first (for example, 0-5 for 5).
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Wait until the remotes POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press SKIP FWD on the remote and wait 2 seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device. Did your device turn off? YES: Press the OK key to store the code. Youre done! Youve programmed this device key. NO: Press SKIP FWD again. The remote tests the next code for your device. Keep pressing SKIP FWD every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does, press OK. TIP: Because there are so many codes, you may have to press the SKIP FWD key many timespossibly hundreds of times.
Arrow keys act as navigation keys in device guides and menu systems. OK key selects your menu choices. The MACRO key, along with the number keys 18, let you store and execute multistep actions (macros) in a single keypress The INPUT and (dash) key has three functions: (1) it toggles through all the video or audio sources connected to your TV or audio device; (2) when the remote is in VCR mode, this button toggles between VCR and the TV input; (3) when youre entering digital channel numbers directly, this button lets you separate the main channel number from the sub-channel number (such as 59.1).
Note: If you accidentally press the SKIP BACK key after your device turns on, press the SKIP FWD key. Then, wait two seconds to see if your device turns off again. NOTES: Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are currently programming the remote to control. Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features dont work, try a different code. See the Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality section below for more information. During the Auto Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses that arent part of the search. The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and the last programmed code under that device key is retained). The POWER key blinks four times when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Auto Code Search. If your device hasnt turned off yet, try a different search method.
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Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press SKIP FWD on the remote and wait 2 seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your devices brand. Did your device turn off? YES: Press the OK key to store the code. Youre done! Youve programmed this device key. NO: Press SKIP FWD again. The remote tests the next code for your brand. Keep pressing SKIP FWD every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does, press OK.
IMPORTANT Because this remote controls more than one device, you must first tell the remote which device you wish to operate. That means, if you wish to operate your TV, you must first press the TV key to put the remote in the TV Mode. The remote stays in that device mode until you press a different device key. For example, if your remote is in TV Mode and you want to operate the DVD player, you must press the DVD key to change device modes.
Important: Once you have programmed any device with a specified Volume Punch-Through, the Volume Punch-Through for all other devices defaults to AUDIO. If you do not want other components Volume Punch-Through to default to AUDIO, you must manually program them, using steps 1-4.
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To learn another key for this device mode: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the key you want to learn. To learn keys in a different device mode: Repeat steps 25 for the next device mode. To save learned keys and exit learning: press the SLEEP key on the learning remote.
Using a Macro
1. 2. Press the MACRO key. Press the number key assigned to the Macro sequence you want to execute. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
Problem: The POWER key does not illuminate when you press a key.
You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in. Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SATCBLDTC, DVD, AUDIO, DVRAUX1, VCRAUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate. Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. Replace the batteries with three new AAA batteries, if necessary (see the Battery Installation section).
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Learning Tips Make sure the batteries in both the learning and original remote(s) are fresh. Incandescent or low-energy light can cause interference with IR transmissions. When using the Learning function, keep remotes at least three feet away from such light sources. Make sure the original remote is in the same mode as the universal remote so that the Learned key is assigned to the correct mode. You cannot learn any commands under the MACRO, SLEEP, or BACKLIGHT keys. If you use the VOL+/- keys to learn new functions, the volume control will not adjust the volume in the Volume Punch Through mode.
As the remote sends each command in the Macro sequence, the POWER key blinks once. After the remote sends the last command in the Macro sequence, the POWER key illumination turns off. An Example Macro This example shows an all on macro for a home theater with a TV, DVD player, and satellite receiver. 1. Press and hold the MACRO key until the POWER key turns on and remains on. 2. Press the 1 key to tell the remote where to store the macro. 3. Press the TV key to put the remote in TV mode. 4. Press the POWER key to turn the TV on. 5. Press the DVD key to put the remote in DVD mode. 6. Press the POWER key to turn on the DVD player. 7. Press the SATCBLDTC key to put the remote in that mode. 8. Press the POWER key to turn on the satellite receiver. 9. Press the MACRO key to save. To execute the Macro, press the MACRO key. Press the 1 key. Your TV, DVD player, and satellite receiver should all power on.
Backlighting
Backlight illumination helps you see the remote control keys better in the dark. You can turn backlight illumination on or off by pressing the backlight key ( ). Backlighting stays on as long as keys are being pressed and turns off four seconds after the last keypress. Once the backlight time has timed out, any keypress will reactivate it. If the backlight illumination is on, and you press the backlight key, the backlight turns off.
Learning
Codes from the Code Lists include basic functionality for each component they control. Once you have programmed in the code for your specific component, you can customize the universal remote to include certain functions from your original remote(s) that were not embedded in the preset code. Your universal remote has the ability to learn and store commands from your original remote(s) under the mode(s) of your choice. The universal remote can store up to 50 key commands.* Only one original remote can be learned under any one mode (e.g., the universal remote can learn commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, etc.). * Some learned signals require more memory than others. In these cases, fewer key commands can be learned. Before First-Time Learning Before you start learning keys for the first time, clear any stored learning information that might be in the remote. This lets you begin with a clean slate. 1. Press and hold the EXIT key (the POWER key illuminates). While youre holding down the EXIT key, use your other hand to press and hold the POWER key (the POWER key illumination turns off). 2. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys. The remote is now in the Master Clear mode. 3. Press the OK key to confirm the Clear operation. The POWER key remains on for 2 seconds, then turns off. All Learned functions for all components are now cleared; all other programming remains intact.
To exit Learning mode at any time, press the SLEEP key. The remote exits Learning mode if it has run out of memory to store new learned keys. To ensure that your units are compatible and to increase your familiarity with the Learning process, experiment by learning two or three keys initially. Then, carry out a Master Clear before learning all the desired functions from your original remote.
Advanced Functions
Reassigning the DVRAUX1 or VCRAUX2 Key
The DVRAUX1 key defaults to control a DVR, and the VCRAUX2 key defaults to control a VCR. If you want the DVRAUX1 or VCRAUX2 key to control a different device (an additional TV, DVD, satellite or cable box, for example), you must reassign it. 1. 2. Press and hold the DVRAUX1 or VCRAUX2 key. The POWER key turns on. While holding down the DVRAUX1 or VCRAUX2 key, press and release the number key on the keypad for the device you wish to control (see the chart below). The POWER key turns off.
DVRAUX1 OR VCRAUX2 KEY CONTROLS:
Channel Lock
Channel lock automatically sends channel commands, like the CH, GO BACK, and 09 number keys, to your satellite receiver, cable box, or digital TV converter when youre in TV mode. This can save you keypresses if you use a device other than your TV to change channels. To turn channel lock on: 1. Press and hold the device key for the device you use to change channels. While youre holding down this device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remotes CH up key at the same time. Wait until the remotes POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys. Press ENTER to lock channel commands to this device. Press and hold the TV key. While youre holding down the TV key, use your other hand to press and hold the remotes CH down key at the same time. Wait until the remotes POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys. Press ENTER to start changing channels with your TV.
Macros
The Macro feature lets you execute a sequence of commands with one keypress. Any sequence of commands that you regularly perform (up to a maximum of 15 per macro) can be stored as a Macro under one of the 18 number keys (up to 8 macros).
Deleting a Macro
1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the MACRO key until the POWER key turns on and remains on. Press the EXIT key. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on. Press the number key (18) where the macro you want to delete is stored. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on. Press the OK key to confirm the Macro Clear operation. The POWER key stays on for 2 seconds, then turns off. The selected Macro is deleted.
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Programming a Macro
Important: Before you start, make sure your remote is programmed to control your devices and that youve learned all the keys you want to learn from your original remotes. 1. Press and hold the MACRO key until the POWER key turns on and remains on. The remote is now in Macro Programming mode.
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Note: If you do not press the OK key within 15 seconds (or if you press a different key), the POWER key blinks four times and turns off. The remote exits macro deletion mode, and no changes are made to existing Macros. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for any other existing Macros to be cleared.
Code Retrieval
Once youve programmed the remote to control your devices, you may want to record the codes for future reference. If you used the Direct Code Entry method, this is easy. Just find the codes you entered and make a note of them in the boxes below. If you used one of the Code Search methods to program your remote or if you used the Direct Entry method but dont remember the code, you will need to retrieve each devices five-digit code. Retrieving the actual code and writing it down will save you time if you ever need to program the remote again. If the codes are recorded, you can use the Direct Entry method to reprogram your remote to control your devices, which is quick and easy. TIPS: All TV codes start with the number 1; all VCR and DVR codes start with the number 2; all DVD player codes, the number 3; all audio device codes, the number 4; and all satellite receiver, cable box, and digital TV converters, the number 5. To exit the Code Retrieval Mode at any time, press the EXIT key. If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval process, the remote will not respond. If you do not press a valid Code Retrieval key (TV, SATCBLDTC, DVD, AUDIO, DVRAUX1, VCRAUX2, INFO, EXIT), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The POWER key blinks four times, and then turns off. 1. Press and hold the device key (TV, SATCBLDTC, DVD, AUDIO, DVRAUX1 or VCRAUX2) whose code you wish to retrieve. The POWER key illuminates. Keep pressing the device key. While holding the device key down, press and hold the INFO key. The POWER key illumination turns off. After holding down both keys for three seconds, it turns back on. Release both keys. The POWER key remains illuminated. Starting with the number 1 key, press and release each number key on the keypad in the following order: 1-9, then 0. The number that causes the POWER key to blink is the first number of the code. As you find each number of the code, write it down for future reference. Then start with the number 1 key again. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in the code. After the fifth number is retrieved, the POWER key blinks briefly, then turns off.
Troubleshooting
Problem: The remote does not operate your device.
Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SATCBLDTC, DVD, AUDIO, DVRAUX1, VCRAUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate. Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make sure youre aiming the remote at the devices IR sensor. Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. Replace the batteries with three new AAA batteries, if necessary (see the Battery Installation section). If you are testing the remote while programming it, you may be too far away from the device or at a wrong angle. There must be an unobstructed path between the remote and the IR sensor on the device. Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the device youre trying to control. If youre using the Direct Entry programming method to enter the codes for your brand and the unit is still not functioning properly, try the auto, brand, or manual search method. To control combo units, like TV/VCRs or TV/DVDs, you must program the individual corresponding device keys to control each part of the combo unit. Once programmed successfully, the TV key controls the TV functions, and the DVD or VCRAUX2 key controls the DVD or VCR functions. Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SATCBLDTC, DVD, AUDIO, DVRAUX1, VCRAUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate. Make sure device is ready (for example, the DVD player has a disc loaded). You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in. If youre trying to enter a channel number directly, try pressing the ENTER key after entering the channel number as this is a requirement of certain models and brands. There is a possibility that a programmed code may only be able to control some of your device features (for example, only turns a device on and off). To confirm that the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality, test the device. Attempt to control a variety of the devices functions with the remote. If some of the features of your devices dont work, try programming the remote with a different code in the list using the Direct Code Entry Method, until you find the code that allows the remote to control the majority of your devices functions. Different codes can provide different levels of functionality.
Release the DVRAUX1 or VCRAUX2 key. The POWER key blinks four times and then turns off. The DVRAUX1 or VCRAUX2 key is now set to control the device type you selected. Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or manual code search to program the DVRAUX1 or VCRAUX2 key.
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Volume Punch-Through
Volume Punch-Through allows the VOL and MUTE keys, when pressed in SATCBLDTC, DVD, DVRAUX1 or VCRAUX2 modes, to punch through to either TV or AUDIO, whichever was accessed last. Volume Punch-Through occurs automatically and allows you to control the volume without exiting the current mode. (If the DVRAUX1 or VCRAUX2 key has been programmed with a TV or AUDIO code, volume can punch through to these devices as well.) Note: Volume Punch-Through does not occur in cases where the component code has its own volume/mute controls, such as some satellite receivers.
12 3. 2. On the learning remote, press and hold the device key you want to use the learned function in (the POWER key turns on and remains on). While holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the RECORD key (the POWER key illumination turns off). Wait until the POWER key turns on and stays on. Then release both keys. The remote is now in Learning mode. On the learning remote, press the key you want to use for the learned function. The illuminated POWER key blinks once, then remains on. On the original remote, press and hold the key you want to teach to the universal remote. Wait until the POWER key on the learning remote blinks once, then release the key on the original remote. The learning remote has finished learning this key. 4.
Note: If you do not press a macro number key within 15 seconds (or if you press a macro number key that already has a macro programmed), the POWER key blinks four times and turns off. The remote exits macro programming mode, and no changes are made to existing Macros. Press the device key for the first device you use in the macro. The POWER key blinks once and remains on. Press each key you want to use in this Macro, in the exact order the keys would be pressed if you were executing the sequence yourself. The POWER key blinks each time a key is pressed. Continue this process for all keys to be included in the Macro sequence under the given component mode.
Advanced Punch-Through
Volume punch-through as described above occurs automatically. Advanced punchthrough lets you specify one device for all volume commands for each non-audio mode (SATCBLDTC, DVD, DVRAUX1, or VCRAUX2). You can specify either the TV or AUDIO device (or an AUX key operating a TV or Audio device). 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the device key whose volume commands you want to send to the TV or audio device. The POWER key turns on. While holding down the device key, press and hold the VOL up key. The POWER key turns off. After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the POWER key turns on and stays on. Release both keys. Press and release the device key you want the Volume Punch-Through to be directed to from the selected mode (TV, AUDIO or AUX key). The POWER key flashes.
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Important: If you are using different devices in this macro, you must press each device key before you start pressing the keys for that device. For example, if youre turning on the TV, then playing a DVD, you must press the TV key, then POWER, then DVD, then PLAY. 5. Once you are finished programming the Macro, press the MACRO key to save it. The POWER key illumination turns off, and the Macro is now ready to use.
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Note: If a problem occurs during the Learning process, the illuminated POWER key blinks four times, but the unit remains in the Learning mode. If this occurs, adjust the distance between the remotes slightly and repeat from step 4.
Note: The device key pressed in step 4 must be programmed with a TV or AUDIO component. If an invalid key is pressed, the POWER key flashes four times, then turns off.
Notes: To exit Macro programming at any time, press the EXIT key. The POWER key blinks four times, then turns off. No changes are made to existing Macros. If you press a key that has a Learned function, the Learned function is assigned to the Macro sequence. If you program all 15 keys into a Macro, the Macro is automatically saved after the 15th keypress. The commands within a Macro must be programmed in sequential order. A delay of 0.5 seconds is used between sending each command in a programmed Macro sequence. You cannot program a Macro within a Macro.