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Using the Remote
Programming the Remote
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of
remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The
remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and
ProScan
TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
Testing the remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed,
turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press
the VCR1 button. Then press POWER or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If
not, the remote needs to be programmed.
Programming the remote
1.
Turn on the component to be programmed.
2.
Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the
code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote.
3.
Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program.
4.
Enter the code from the code list.
5.
Release button, and then press POWER to see if the component
responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the
component button and then POWER again.
6.
If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed
for your brand, until the component responds to the remote
commands.
Using the remote to control a device
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to
use it to control your devices.
To operate the device:
1.
Press the device button (TV, VCR1, DVD•VCR2, AUDIO, or
SAT•CABLE) to set the remote to control the device.
2.
Press POWER to turn the device on or off.
3.
Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.
You’ll use these buttons when you
program the remote to control any
device.
The remote may not operate all models
of all brands.
