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Battery Installation and Information
Your universal remote requires two AAA Alkaline batteries (batteries may or may not be included,
depending on model). To install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the
batteries to the (+) and (–) marks
inside the battery compartment.
3. Press and push the battery cover
back into place.
Note: Reprogramming may be
required after batteries are replaced.
+
OFF•ON
CODE
SEARCH
VCR•
DVD
TV
CHAN
PREV CH
VOL
MUTE
123
654
789
0
ENTER ANTENNA
FFPLAYREW
REC
PAUSE STOP
SLEEP MENU
DBS•
CABLE
Key Descriptions
Indicator Light–flashes when a valid key is pressed to indicate the remote is
working. Status of this light is important when you are programming the remote.
Component keys
(DBS•CABLE, VCR•DVD, TV): selects the component you
want the remote to operate.
For example, after you’ve programmed the remote to operate your TV, you
must press the TV key first to put the remote in TV Mode. While in TV Mode,
the CHAN keys change the channel on the TV, the VOL keys adjust the TV’s
volume, etc.
T
ransport keys–REW (Rewind), PLAY, FF (Fast Forward), PAUSE, STOP:
operate the same as your original VCR or DVD remote control, although
key labels may vary (REVERSE, FORWARD).
Other Keys (listed alphabetically)
0-9 (Number Keys): operate the same as number keys on your original remote and are used to enter
component codes when programming the remote control with Direct Entry method.
ANTENNA: in TV mode, switches between the signal coming from a satellite receiver or cable box and
an off-air antenna. In VCR mode, switches between the signal coming from a VCR and a TV.
CHAN (Channel) UP AND DOWN: goes to the next highest or lowest channel number in the component
channel list, respectively, except for DVDs. In DVDs the CHAN UP/DOWN goes to the NEXT/PREVIOUS
chapter. Additionally, when you’re using the remote with On-screen Menus, the CHAN keys act as UP ARROW
and DOWN ARROW keys (moving the cursor or highlight up or down).
CODE SEARCH: use to program the remote.
ENTER: use with Manual or Automatic Code Search method to accept code (See Code Search on page 24).
Also, some brands require you to press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number. In some menu
systems, you must press ENTER to select a highlighted item.
MENU: accesses DVD disc menus when VCR•DVD key is programmed to operate a DVD player. Accesses
menu systems of some TVs, a few RCA brand VCRs and satellite receivers. (For more information, refer to
Using On-screen Menus section on page 10).
MUTE: lowers the TV’s volume to its minimum level.
ON•OFF: turns component on and off. Note: Some RCA, GE and PROSCAN models require that you press
the component key to turn ON the component and the ON•OFF key to turn OFF the component.
PREV CH (Previous Channel): switches back to previous channel—operates the same as LAST CHANNEL,
GO BACK or RECALL key found on some brands of remote controls.
REC (Record): used with VCR to record programming. You must press the REC key twice
to start recording.
VOL (Volume) UP and DOWN: increases or decreases the TV’s volume level. Additionally, when you’re using
the remote with On-screen Menus, the VOL keys act as RIGHT or LEFT ARROW keys (moving the highlight
or cursor right or left).
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