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CheckMate™ IV
Model
Universal Remote
Control
Programming & Operating
Instructions
To have a clearer idea of the features and
capabilities of your remote control, take a moment to carefully read these instructions
Save for future reference.
Rev. 9/2001
© 2001, CONTEC CORPORATION
1. Introduction
Your CheckMate IV, Model
CABLE | Cable |
TV | Televisions |
VIDEO | VCR, DVD players |
AUDIO | |
| players, cassette players, DMX / DCR |
| Digital Music converters |
Before you can use your remote control, it must be programmed
2. Before Getting Started
Some of the special features on your remote control are:
Point and PressTM Programming
Lets you program your TV, VIDEO and AUDIO devices without using codes. For more information, see sections 5, 6, 7and 8.
SmartKeys™
Program multiple button presses on the [CABLE], [TV], [BYPASS] and [PPV] buttons. For more information, see section 14.
[DEVICE] Button
Tells which device you are currently operating by illuminating the device's power button. While the current device is illuminated, press a non- illuminated power button to operate a different device.
[VCR / VOD] Button
"Toggles" the VCR buttons between cable "Video-
Memory GuardTM
Eliminates reprogramming after battery changes.
Time Out
Shuts remote off if any button is pressed and held for 45 seconds. This extends battery life in the event the remote becomes lodged under or between heavy objects.
Reset
Lets you reset your remote to its original default settings. For more information, see section 17.
3. Installing / Replacing Batteries
Install two (2) “AAA” batteries as indicated by the diagram in the battery compartment.
When the illuminated buttons become dim or do not illuminate during use, install two (2) new “AAA” size batteries.
Your remote control has Memory GuardTM, which eliminates reprogramming after battery changes.
4. Programming Your Cable Set-Top Terminal
Your remote control is
If you need to operate another cable
To program (setup) your cable set-top terminal...
1.Turn on your cable
2.Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.
3.Press [CABLE]. The [CABLE] button lights up.
4.From the Cable Setup Code list, locate and enter the
5.Press [CABLE] to lock in the code. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
Cable brand & setup code __________________
5. Programming Your TV
If you have a TV that's operated by remote control, it's recommended that you plug it directly into a wall outlet instead of the cable
To program (setup) your TV...
1.Turn on your TV.
2.Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.
3.Press [TV]. The [TV] button lights up.
4.a. Press and hold [CH
]
until your TV turns off. As soon as your TV turns off, release [CH
]❶.
OR
4.b. From the TV Setup Code list, locate and enter the
5.Press [MUTE]. If your TV turns back on, press [TV] to lock in the code. The [TV] button will blink and go out.
If your TV doesn't turn back on, repeat steps 4 and 5 above until you can turn your TV off and on.
TV brand & setup code ______________________
❶NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your TV off but not back on, you may have gone past the correct matching code. Try pressing [CH
] one step at a time until you find a code that turns your TV back on.
6.Programming Your VCR or DVD
To program (setup) your VCR or DVD player...
1.Turn on your VCR or DVD player.
2.Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.
3.Press [VIDEO]. The [VIDEO] button lights up.
4.a. Press and hold [CH
] until your VCR or DVD turns off. As soon as your VCR or DVD turns off, release [CH
]❶.
OR
4.b. From the VCR or DVD Setup Code list, locate and enter the
DVD player turns off. If multiple codes are listed, you may have to enter several
5.Press [MUTE]. If your VCR or DVD player turns back on, press [VIDEO] to lock in the code. The [VIDEO] button will blink and go out.
If your VCR or DVD doesn't turn back on, repeat steps 4 and 5 above until you can turn your VCR or DVD off and on.
VCR / DVD brand & setup code ____________
❶NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your VCR or DVD off but not back on, you may have gone past the correct matching code. Try pressing [CH 
] one step at a time until find a code that turns your VCR or DVD back on.
7.Programming Your TV / VCR Combination
1.First, program your remote for the TV functions.
4.a. Refer to Section 5 - Programming Your TV.
4.b. Find a TV Setup Code that operates the TV functions (power, vol
/ 
, mute, CH
/ 
,
2.Then, program your remote for the VCR functions.
4.a. Refer to Section 6 - Programming Your VCR or DVD.
4.b. Enter, lock and test each
NOTE: You can not use the Point and Press™ Programming method to program the VCR functions of your TV / VCR unit.
8. Programming Your Audio Device
To program (setup) your
1.Turn on your Audio device.
2.Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.
3.Press [AUDIO]. The [AUDIO] button lights up.
4.a. Press and hold [CH 
] until your Audio device turns off. As soon as your Audio device turns off, release [CH 
]❶.
OR
4.b. From the Audio Setup Code list below, locate and enter the
5.Press [MUTE]. If your Audio device turns back on, press [AUDIO] to lock in the code. The [AUDIO] button will blink and go out.
If your Audio device doesn't turn back on, repeat steps 4 and 5 above until you can turn your Audio device off and on.
Audio brand & setup code ___________________
❶NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your Audio device off but not back on, you may have gone past the correct matching code. Try pressing [CH 
]
9.Operating Your Cable Set-Top Terminal
Your remote control is designed to operate all the features and functions of your cable
