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4Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter
the manufacturers code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a GI Jerrold product:Press 0, then 1.
For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0.
5Release FVCR/DBS.
6Try operating your DBS tuner or CATV

converter by pressing FVCR/DBS.

When your DBS tuner or CATV converter turns on or off, you
have entered the correct code.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each
one until you enter the correct one.
NOTE
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are
changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.
Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.
7Operation
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a
DBS tuner or CATV converter;
Press CATV/DBS.
The following buttons are available:
FVCR/DBS: Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and
off.
CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.
1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.

For VCR operations

You can operate your VCR using the remote control supplied with
this system.
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your VCR.
7To set the manufacturer’s code
1Press VCR (Remote control mode

selecting button).

2Press and hold FVCR/DBS.
Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.
3Press ENTER.
4Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter
the manufacturers code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9.
For an NEC VCR: Press 2, then 5.
5Release FVCR/DBS.
6Try operating your VCR by pressing

FVCR/DBS.

When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct
code.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each
one until you enter the correct one.
NOTE
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are
changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.
Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.
7Operation
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a VCR;
Press VCR (Remote control mode selecting
button).
The following buttons are available:
FVCR/DBS: Turns VCR on and off.
3 (play button): Starts playback.
7: Stops operation.
8: Pauses playback.
¢: Fast forwards video tape.
4: Rewinds video tape.
REC: Press this button together with 3 (play button) to
start recording or together with 8 to pause
recording.
CHANNEL +/–: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.
1-10, 0: Selects the channel. (for the JVC’s VCR only)
Manufacturer Code
Echostar 21
GI Jerrold 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
Hamin/Regal 15, 16, 17, 18
Pioneer 13, 14
RCA 19
Scientific Atlanta 09, 10
Sony 20
Zenith 11, 12
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
JVC 01, 02, 03 Philips 09
Emerson 11, 26 RCA 05, 06
Fisher 29 Samsung 24
Funai 10, 14, 15, 16 Sanyo 21, 22, 23
Gold Star 12 Sharp 27, 28
Hitachi 04 Shintom 30
Mitsubishi 13 Sony 18, 19, 20
NEC 25 Zenith 08
Panasonic 07, 17
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