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PROBLEM: Device key does not blink when you press a key.
SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with two (2) new AA
alkaline batteries (see page 9).
PROBLEM: Device key blinks when you press a key,but home
entertainment device does not respond.
SOLUTION: Make sure you are aiming the remote control at
your home entertainment device and that you
are within 15 feet of the device you are trying
to control.
PROBLEM: The remote control does not control home
entertainment devices or commands are not
performing properly.
SOLUTION: Try all listed codes for the device brand being set
up.Make sure all devices can be operated with
an infrared remote control.
PROBLEM: TV/VCR Combo does not respond properly.
SOLUTION: Use the VCR codes for your brand.Some combo
units may require both a TV code and a VCR
code for full operation (see page 12).
PROBLEM: No volume on a second TV.
SOLUTION: Follow instructions in Changing Volume Lock
(see page 31).
PROBLEM: CH+, CH-,and LAST do not work for your
RCA TV.
SOLUTION: Due to RCA design (1983-1987),only the original
remote control will operate these functions.
PROBLEM: Tried “Search Method”and still could not find a
working code.
SOLUTION: Try the “Search Method”again after clearing out
the device key as follows:Press and hold SETUP
until device key blinks twice,then release.Next
enter 9 - 9- 2.Then press and release the device
key to be cleared twice.
PROBLEM: Remote control does not turn on Sony or Sharp
TV/VCR Combo.
SOLUTION: For power on,these products require program-
ming TV codes on the remote control.For Sony,
use TV code 0000 and VCR code 0032.For Sharp,
use TV code 0093 and VCR code 0048.
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