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Troubleshooting
Problem: The remote does not operate your component.
• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the
corresponding component key (
TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL
)
so the remote knows which component you want to operate.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the component.
Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the component.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. (See
Battery Installation on page 3.) Replace the batteries with two new
AA batteries, if necessary. Reprogramming may be required.
• Reset the remote. Remove the batteries, then press and hold the
number
1
key on the remote for several seconds to reset the
microprocessor inside the remote. Release the number
1
key,
reinstall the batteries, and press the
ON·OFF
key. If the
ON·OFF
indicator lights up, reprogram the remote and try again. If it
doesn’t light up, replace the batteries with new ones.
Problem: The remote can’t be programmed to operate
your component.
• If you are testing the remote after you have entered the code, you
may be too far away from the component or at a wrong angle. This
remote uses IR (infrared) technology to communicate with
components. The remote sends the code, and the component’s IR
sensor reads the code. Therefore, there must be an unobstructed
path between the remote and the IR sensor on the component.
Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the component
(DVD player when programming the
DVD
key; TV when
programming the
TV
key; satellite or cable box when programming
the
SAT·CBL
key, VCR or auxiliary component when programming
the
VCR·AUX
key).
• If you’ve used the Direct Entry programming methods to enter
the codes for your brand and the unit is still not functioning
properly, try one of the Code Search methods. (See Code Search
on pages 4-7.)
• To control combo units, like TV/VCRs, TV/DVDs or
TV/VCR/DVDs, you must program the individual corresponding
component keys to control each part of the combo unit. Once
programmed successfully, the
TV
key controls the TV functions on
your unit, and the
VCR·AUX
or
DVD
key controls the VCR or DVD
functions, respectively. There is a specific section in the Code Lists
for combo units. The codes in this section should be tried first using
Direct Code Entry on the
TV
and
DVD
or
VCR·AUX
keys. If this is
unsuccessful, follow the normal programming methods for both
the
TV
and the
DVD
or
VCR·AUX
keys.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.
Problem: The remote is not performing commands properly.
• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the
corresponding component key (
TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL
)
so the remote knows which component you want to operate.
• Make sure component is “ready” (e.g., DVD player has disc loaded;
VCR has tape loaded, etc.)
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in.
• If you’re trying to turn on an RCA, GE or PROSCAN component,
press the component key (
TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL
) instead
of the
ON·OFF
key.
• If you’re trying to change channels, try pressing the
OK
key after
entering the channel number as this is a requirement of certain
models and brands.
• There is a possibility that a programmed code may only be able to
control some of your component features (e.g., only turns a
component on and off). To confirm that the component key is
programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality, test
Guide Mode
Guide Mode allows you to access the
programming guide associated with your
satellite or cable programs. To enter Guide
Mode, follow these steps:
1. Press and release the
SAT·CBL
key.
2. Press and release the
GUIDE
key. The
illuminated component name blinks
continually to indicate the remote is in
Guide Mode.
3. Navigate through the guide, using the
VOL+/-
and/or
CH+/-
keys.
4. To exit the Guide Mode, press and release
the
SAT·CBL
or any component key. The
Guide Mode remains active until one of
these keys are pressed or until it times
out after 10 seconds.
Note:
Guide Mode is supported for the
following SAT code sets:
5071 – SAT_A521_035 RCA SAT 1
5074 – SAT_A521_019 Panasonic
5077 – SAT_A521_021 Hughes
5089 – SAT_A521_031 DISH
5091 – SAT Express Vu (Echostar 1.5)
5092 – SAT Star Choice
5093 – SAT 2 FROM 600-800 RCA SAT2
Guide Mode is only supported for one
CABLE code, 5052. Guide Mode is also
supported for RCA TV code 1000.
(NAME BLINKS)
1. Press and release the
TV
key.
2. Press and hold the
SLEEP
key for three
seconds. The illuminated component
name turns on.
3. Release the
SLEEP
key.
4. Using the number keys, enter the desired
time in minutes (from 1-99 minutes). To
set the timer to a number under 10
minutes, first press 0 and then the
desired number (e.g., 05 for five
minutes). The illuminated component
name blinks with each keypress.
5. Once the second number is entered, the
illuminated component name turns off.
Any keypress other than the
number keys is ignored. If you don’t enter
the sleep time within 10 seconds after
pressing the
SLEEP
key, you must start over
at step 1. The illuminated component name
blinks four times and then turns off,
indicating your attempt to program the
Sleep Timer has been unsuccessful.
Your universal remote’s Volume Punch-through feature allows you to
control the volume and mute functions of your TV without the need
to place the remote in TV mode. For example, your TV volume and
mute functions work even when you are in VCR Mode, because they
“punch through” from one component to another.
Volume Punch-through
This feature automatically turns off your TV at a duration you choose
from 1 to 99 minutes. The Sleep Timer only works if you have found a
code that controls your TV. The timing mechanism for the Sleep Timer
is built into your universal remote control. To program the Sleep
Timer, follow these steps.
Programming the Sleep Timer
Sleep Timer (select models only)
(NAME
LIGHTS UP)
(LIGHT OFF)
6. The Sleep Timer is now set.
7. Leave remote aimed at the TV. Once the Sleep Timer is set, you can
continue to use the remote without affecting the Sleep Timer.
However, because the timing mechanism for the Sleep Timer is
built into the remote itself,
the remote must be in TV Mode and
pointed at the TV to activate the Sleep Timer.
Note:
If the
ON·OFF
key is pressed, the Sleep Timer is canceled.
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