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Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality

Different remote control codes can provide different levels of

functionality. To confirm that the component key is programmed

with the correct code for maximum functionality, follow the

steps below.

1. Make sure your component is on. Attempt to control a

variety of the component’s functions with the remote. If some

features of your components do not work, go to step 2 to try a

different code.

2. Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from step 1. When

you’ve found the code that turns your component back

on, do not press the STOP key, which would store the

code. Instead, with the unit now on, continue to press the

REVERSE key repeatedly until the unit turns back off.

Note:

If you cannot find another code in this block that works, press

the PLAY key to continue searching through the code blocks. When the

component turns off again, press the REVERSE key to find the code in

that block that makes your component turn back on.

3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code

that operates the component. Press the STOP key.

4. Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control a

variety of the component’s functions.

If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the

component’s functions, programming is complete.

If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try

another code—start from step 2 of this section.

Code Retrieval

Once you’ve programmed the remote to control your

components, you may want to record the codes for future

reference. If you used the Direct Code Entry method, this is easy.

Just find the codes you entered and make a note of them in the

boxes below. If you used one of the Code Search methods to

program your remote or if you used the Direct Entry method

but don’t remember the code, you will need to retrieve each

component’s four-digit code. Retrieving the actual code and

writing it down will save you time if you ever need to program the

remote again (e.g., if programming is lost when you change the

batteries). If the codes are recorded, you can use the Direct Entry

method to reprogram your remote to control your components.

1. Press and hold the component

key (TV, SAT•CBL, DVD,

DVR•AUX1, AUDIO,

VCR•AUX2) whose code you wish

to retrieve. The LED turns on.

Keep pressing the component key.

2. While holding the component key

down, press and hold the INFO

LED

key. The LED turns off. After holding down both keys for

three seconds, the LED turns back on.

3. Release both keys. The LED remains on.

4. Starting with the number 1 key, press each number key on

the keypad in the following order (1-9, then 0). The number

that causes the LED to blink is the first number of the code.

As you find each number of the code, write it down for

future reference.

Note:

All TV codes begin with the number 1; all VCR and DVR

codes begin with the number 2; all DVDs, the number 3; all audio

componenets, the number 4; and all satellite receivers and cable boxes,

the number 5.

5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all four numbers in

the code. After the fourth number is retrieved, the LED

blinks briefly, then turns off.

TIP:

To exit the Code Retrieval Mode, press the CLEAR key at any time.

Note:

If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval process,

the remote will not respond. If you do not press a valid Code

Retrieval key (TV, SAT•CBL, DVD, DVR•AUX1, AUDIO,

VCR•AUX2, INFO, CLEAR), Code Retrieval times out after 15

seconds. The LED blinks four times, and then turns off.

1

TV CODE

SAT•CBL CODE

SAT

CABLE

3

DVD CODE

DVR•AUX1 CODE

DVR/VCR

DVD

TV

SAT•CBL

5

4

AUDIO CODE

VCR•AUX2 CODE

DVR/VCR

DVD

TV

SAT•CBL

Using the Remote to Control

Your Components

Because this remote controls more than one component, you

must first “tell” the remote which component you wish to operate.

That means, if you wish to operate your TV, you must first press

the TV key to put the remote in the TV Mode.

The remote stays in the chosen component mode (such as TV

Mode) until you change it. If your remote is in TV Mode, you

must change the mode in order to operate your DVD, VCR, DVR,

audio component, satellite receiver, or cable box. For example,

if you are in DVD Mode, and you wish to turn off your TV, you

must press the TV key first before pressing the POWER key.

Volume Punch-through

Volume Punch-through allows the VOL and MUTE keys, when

pressed in SAT•CBL, DVD, DVR or VCR modes, to “punch

through” to either TV or AUDIO, whichever was accessed last.

Volume Punch-through occurs automatically and allows you to

control the volume without exiting the current mode. (If either

AUX key has been programmed with a TV or AUDIO code,

that must be considered when determining the last active TV or

AUDIO component used.)

Note:

Volume Punch-through does not occur in cases where the

component code has its own volume/mute data, such as a satellite

receiver with its own volume/mute control.

Advanced Punch-through

Volume Punch-through, as described above, occurs automatically.

However, if you want to specify whether the Volume Punch-

through is directed to the TV or AUDIO while in SAT•CBL,

DVD, DVR or VCR modes, follow the steps below.

Note:

This option can also be enabled for an AUX key, if it is

programmed with a VCR, DVR, DVD, CD, SAT or TV code.

1. Press and hold any component key programmed for VCR,

DVR, DVD, CD, SAT or HDTV. The LED turns on.

2. While holding down the component key, press and hold the

VOL up key. The LED turns off.

3. After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the LED turns

on and stays on. Release both keys.

4. Press and release the component key you want the Volume

Punch-through to be directed to from the selected mode

(TV, AUDIO or AUX key). The LED flashes, then turns off.

Note:

The component key pressed in step 4 must be programmed with

a TV or AUDIO component. If an invalid key is pressed, the LED

flashes four times, then turns off.

Important:

Once you have programmed any component with a

specified Volume Punch-through, the Volume Punch-through for

all other components defaults to AUDIO. If you do not want other

components’ Volume Punch-through to default to AUDIO, you must

manually program them, using steps 1-4.

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