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 pre-set 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 you’re 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.
1. Press and hold the EXIT key (the POWER key illuminates). While you’re 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.
Learning From Your Original Remotes
1. Place your original remote and the learning remote on a flat surface as shown below. Point the top of your original remote at the top of the learning remote. The IR LED on the original remote should be pointing directly at the learning remote’s learning sensor, located on the top of the remote. The remotes should be 1–2 inches apart.
1. Place your original remote and the learning remote on a flat surface as shown below. Point the top of your original remote at the top of the learning remote. The IR LED on the original remote should be pointing directly at the learning remote’s learning sensor, located on the top of the remote. The remotes should be 1–2 inches apart.
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).
3. Wait until the POWER key turns on and stays on. Then release both keys. The remote is now in Learning mode.
Macros
The Macro feature lets you execute a sequence of commands with one key press. 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 1–8 number keys (up to 8 macros).
Programming a Macro
Important: Before you start, make sure your remote is programmed to control your devices and that you've learned all the keys you want to learn from your original remotes.
Note: For single-digit brand codes, press the 0 key first (for example, 0-5 for 5).
6. 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’s brand.
Did your device turn off?
YES: Press the OK key to store the code. You’re done! You've 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.
Advanced Punch-Through
Volume punch-through as described above occurs automatically. Advanced punch-through lets you specify one device for all volume commands for each non-audio mode (SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, or VCR). You can specify either the TV or AUDIO device (or an AUX key operating a TV or Audio device).
1. Press and hold the device key whose volume commands you want to send to the TV or audio device. The POWER key turns on.
2. While holding down the device key, press and hold the VOL up key. The POWER key turns off.
3. After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the POWER key turns on and stays on. Release both keys.
4. 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.
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.
Using a Macro
1. Press the MACRO key.
2. Press the number key assigned to the Macro sequence you want to execute. The POWER key blinks once, and then remains on.
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 theatre 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 SAT•CBL•DTC 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.
Deleting a Macro
1. Press and hold the MACRO key until the POWER key turns on and remains on.
2. Press the EXIT key. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
3. Press the number key (1–8) where the macro you want to delete is stored. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
4. 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.
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.
6. 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 2–5 for the next device mode.
To save learned keys and exit learning: press the SLEEP key on the learning remote.
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.
• 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.
4. On the learning remote, press the key you want to use for the learned function. The illuminated POWER key blinks once, and then remains on.
5. 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.
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 remote slightly and repeat from step-4.
to press and hold the RECORD key (the POWER key illumination turns off).
3. Wait until the POWER key turns on and stays on. Then release both keys. The remote is now in Learning mode.
Macros
The Macro feature lets you execute a sequence of commands with one key press. 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 1–8 number keys (up to 8 macros).
Programming a Macro
Important: Before you start, make sure your remote is programmed to control your devices and that you've learned all the keys you want to learn from your original remotes.
Note: For single-digit brand codes, press the 0 key first (for example, 0-5 for 5).
6. 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’s brand.
Did your device turn off?
YES: Press the OK key to store the code. You’re done! You've 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.
Advanced Punch-Through
Volume punch-through as described above occurs automatically. Advanced punch-through lets you specify one device for all volume commands for each non-audio mode (SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, or VCR). You can specify either the TV or AUDIO device (or an AUX key operating a TV or Audio device).
1. Press and hold the device key whose volume commands you want to send to the TV or audio device. The POWER key turns on.
2. While holding down the device key, press and hold the VOL up key. The POWER key turns off.
3. After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the POWER key turns on and stays on. Release both keys.
4. 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.
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.
Using a Macro
1. Press the MACRO key.
2. Press the number key assigned to the Macro sequence you want to execute. The POWER key blinks once, and then remains on.
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 theatre 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 SAT•CBL•DTC 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.
Deleting a Macro
1. Press and hold the MACRO key until the POWER key turns on and remains on.
2. Press the EXIT key. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
3. Press the number key (1–8) where the macro you want to delete is stored. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
4. 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.
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.
6. 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 2–5 for the next device mode.
To save learned keys and exit learning: press the SLEEP key on the learning remote.
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.
• 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.
4. On the learning remote, press the key you want to use for the learned function. The illuminated POWER key blinks once, and then remains on.
5. 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.
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 remote slightly and repeat from step-4.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The
remote does not operate your device.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make sure you’re aiming the remote at the device’s IR sensor.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. Replace the batteries with three new AAA batteries.
The remote can’t be programmed to operate your device.
• 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 you’re trying to control.
• If you’re 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 VCR key controls the DVD or VCR functions.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.
The remote doesn't perform commands properly.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). 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 you’re 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 device’s functions with the remote. If some of the features of your devices don’t 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 device’s functions. Different codes can provide different levels of functionality.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make sure you’re aiming the remote at the device’s IR sensor.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. Replace the batteries with three new AAA batteries.
The remote can’t be programmed to operate your device.
• 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 you’re trying to control.
• If you’re 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 VCR key controls the DVD or VCR functions.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.
The remote doesn't perform commands properly.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). 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 you’re 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 device’s functions with the remote. If some of the features of your devices don’t 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 device’s functions. Different codes can provide different levels of functionality.
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, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). 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).
The remote will not change channels on device.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate.
• Press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the device.
The device’s menu does not appear on the TV screen.
• Make sure you have connected the device to your TV properly and selected the correct input.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate.
• Menu access isn't supported for all brands. You may need to use your original remote control to access menu functions for some devices.
The Learning process cannot be completed successfully.
• Replace batteries in both the learning remote and the original remote.
• Make sure the distance between the remotes is approximately 1–2 inches.
• Do not conduct the Learning process near an incandescent lamp.
• The learning remote’s memory capacity may be full (50 Learned commands).
• The original remote may not be compatible with the Learning procedure.
• 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, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). 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).
The remote will not change channels on device.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate.
• Press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the device.
The device’s menu does not appear on the TV screen.
• Make sure you have connected the device to your TV properly and selected the correct input.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate.
• Menu access isn't supported for all brands. You may need to use your original remote control to access menu functions for some devices.
The Learning process cannot be completed successfully.
• Replace batteries in both the learning remote and the original remote.
• Make sure the distance between the remotes is approximately 1–2 inches.
• Do not conduct the Learning process near an incandescent lamp.
• The learning remote’s memory capacity may be full (50 Learned commands).
• The original remote may not be compatible with the Learning procedure.
