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There are four methods you can use to program your remote control to operate your components:
•Brand Code Search and Entry
•Direct Code Entry
•Manual Code Search and Entry
•Auto Code Search and Entry
Most components can be programmed in one of these four ways. Try them in the order listed.
In order to control combo TV/VCR or TV/DVD units, you must program both the TV key and the DVD•VCR key. Once programmed successfully, the TV key controls the TV functions on your unit, and the DVD•VCR key controls the DVD or VCR functions. There is a specific section in the Code Lists for combo units. The codes in this section should be tried first, using Direct Code Entry on the TV and DVD•VCR keys. If this is unsuccessful, follow the normal programming methods for both the TV and the DVD•VCR keys.
DVD•VCR Key
Important: The DVD•VCR key defaults to program a DVD player. If you want the DVD•VCR key to control a VCR, you must preprogram the DVD•VCR key. See the section entitled “Programming the DVD•VCR Key To Control a VCR or DVR” on page 3.
Brand Code Search and Entry
If your brand is listed in the Brand Code List (See Code Lists enclosed), you may be able to program your universal remote by searching through only the Code Lists for that specific manufacturer. Brand Code Search and Entry can be the quickest method to program your remote, if your component is one of those brands listed.
If your brand is not listed in the Brand Code List, use one of the other programming methods that follow.
Follow these instructions to program your remote using the Brand Code Search and Entry method.
TIP: To exit without saving at any point in the Brand Code Search, press and release the CLEAR key.
1.Manually turn on the component you want the remote to control (TV, VCR, DVD, DVR, satellite receiver, or cable box).
2.Locate the Brand Codes in the Code Lists and keep it handy.
Note: If you press an invalid key during the Brand Code Search, the remote does not respond. If you do not press a valid Brand Code Search key (TV, SAT•CBL, DVD•VCR, POWER, CLEAR, and number keys
Note: To program the DVD•VCR key to control a VCR or DVR, see page 3.
LED 3. Press and hold the component key (TV, SAT•CBL, DVD•VCR) you wish to program. The LED turns on and remains on. Keep holding down the component key.
4.While holding the component key down, press and hold the POWER key. The LED turns off. After holding both keys down for three seconds, the LED turns back on.
5.Release both keys. The LED remains on.
6.Refer to the Brand Codes in the enclosed Code Lists. Use the number keys to enter the number for your brand. The LED blinks once.
TIP: Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the component you are currently programming the remote to control.
7.Press and release the POWER key repeatedly until your component turns off. Each time you press the POWER key, the LED blinks and the next code is sent. The Brand Code Search begins with the first code in the chosen brand list for that component and cycles through all the codes for that brand.
If your component turns off, you have found the correct code. If the remote cycles through and the LED blinks four times and turns off, all codes in the chosen brand lists have been searched and another programming method should be tried. The Brand Code Search mode is exited.
8. Once you have found the correct code, you must save that code by pressing and releasing the STOP key. The LED turns off.
IMPORTANT: You must press the STOP key to save the code or the correct code will not be stored!
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
Different remote control codes can provide different levels of functionality. To confirm that the component key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality, follow the steps below.
1.Attempt to control a variety of the component’s functions with the remote. If some features of your components do not work, go to step 2 to try a different code.
2.Repeat the Brand Code Search and Entry Method from step 1. When the component turns off for the first time, do not press the STOP key, which would store the code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the POWER key repeatedly until the unit turns back on.
3.Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the component. Press the STOP key.
4.Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the component’s functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the component’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.
5.Repeat the Brand Code Search and Entry Method from
step 1. Each time a code turns the component on or off, you have found a code that operates the component and needs to be tested for maximum functionality. Continue through the code lists, cycling through the codes you have already tried, until you find one that offers maximum functionality.