Using the Remote Control
VCR ON•OFF
DVD AUDIO AUX•HD SAT•CABLE
CLEAR
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REVERSE PLAY
STOP
You’ll use these buttons when you program the remote for other devices.
Important Note: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of devices. It also may not operate all functions of your device.
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices
The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote- controllable VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other devices. In addition to being programmed to operate your television, it’s already programmed to operate most RCA devices.
The AUX•HD button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional
Note: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote to control any device; it controls only this TV.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the devices connected to your TV, such as a VCR, do the following:
1.Turn on the device (in this example, a VCR).
2.Point the remote at the device.
3.Press the corresponding device button (in this example, VCR).
4.Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If the VCR doesn’t respond, you need to program the remote to operate it.
Programming the Remote
There are two ways to program the remote control to operate other devices: Automatic Code Search and Direct Entry.
Using Automatic Code Search
Note: The AUX•HD button can only search VCR codes, but can be used for a
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your devices. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your devices, press the CLEAR button until the device button you’re trying to program turns off.
1.Turn on the device you want to control (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.)
2.Press and hold the button you want to program. While holding the device button, press and hold ON•OFF until all of the device buttons (VCR, TV, DVD, AUDIO, AUX•HD, and SAT•CABLE) flash. Then, release both buttons.
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