Using the Remote Control
VCR1 ON • OFF TV
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE
The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components.
Indicator
Also, the AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional
Note: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote.
REVERSE PLAY
STOP
You’ll use these buttons when you program the remote.
Important: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components. It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component.
Tip
To stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for your component, turn the component ON. For example, to program the remote for a VCR, turn on the VCR. Point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. Then press ON•OFF or CH + (channel up) or CH – (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If the component does not respond, the remote needs to be programmed.
Programming the Remote
There are two ways to program the remote control:
•automatic code search
•direct entry
Using Automatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off.
1.Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)
2.Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR1, DVD, etc.). While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the indicator on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.
3.Point the remote at the component. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the indicator on the remote stops flashing.
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