CHAPTER 5: Using the Universal Remote Control

To test your remote control’s batteries:

•Press and release any button on the remote control. If the batteries need to be replaced, the LED flashes five times.

Important

While the batteries are low, the remote control cannot enter programming mode.

Using the IR Blaster

You can use the provided IR Blaster cable to control a device such as a DVD player, cable or satellite box, or computer with a Windows Media Center IR receiver. By using the IR Blaster, you can place the device in an out of the way location where you do not normally have line-of-sight with the remote control.

Important

Do not connect the IR Blaster until after you have programmed the remote control for the device you want to control. For more information, see “Programming the universal remote control” on page 54.

To connect the IR Blaster:

1Plug the IR Blaster into the IR Blaster connector located on the back of the monitor. For the location of the IR Blaster connector, see “Monitor connections” on page 5.

2Peel the backing off of the double-sided tape that is attached to the IR Blaster emitter.

3Stick the emitter over the IR receiver on the device you want to control.

To use the IR Blaster:

1Point the remote control at the monitor, then press the mode button for the device you want to control. (For example, if you want to pause the DVD player, press DVD.)

2Press the control button for the device. (For example, press the pause button.) The monitor rebroadcasts the command from the remote control to the device.

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