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The RF20 Remote
WELCOME
CONTNETS
The RF20 Remote
LOCATION OF
CONTROLS
Keypad Layout 3
GETTING
STARTED
Overview 4
Battery Installation 4
Activating Component Commands 5
Light Button 6
BASIC SETUP
Overview 7
Pre-Programmed Code Method 7
Learning Method 15
Transmitting (Busy Signal) Icon. 19
Child Lock Feature 19
CUSTOMIZING
YOUR RF20
WITH SPECIAL
ADVANCED
FEATURES
Customizing the LCD Screen 20
Favorite Channel Setup 23
MacroPower™ Setup 26
SimpleSound™ Setup &
Other 'Punch Throughs' 30
Setting Backlight Options 32
Hiding & Adding Pages 33
Recalling Pre-programmed
Setup Code Numbers 35
Cloning other RF20s 36
ERASING
COMMANDS
Overview 37
Erasing Learned Button,
Macro or Favorite
Channel Commands 37
Re-setting RF20 to Original
Factory Default Settings 39
THE OPTIONAL
POWERBLASTER
TM
PowerBlaster
TM
41
PRE-
PROGRAMMED
CODE TABLES
TV 45
CABLE 48
DVD 50
VCR 53
AUDIO 55
SAT 58
CD 59
DVR 61
AUX 62
NOTES 64
Pre-Programmed Code Tables 44
PREPROGRAMMED
CODE NOTES
Pre Programmed Code Notes 43
OTHER
INFO
FAQ 65
Warranty 66
Specifications 66
Congratulations on purchas-
ing Universal Remote
Control’s
MASTERCONTROL™
RF20 Pre-programmed and
Learning Remote Control!
You now have the power to
control your entire home
entertainment system with
one easy-to-use remote.
The RF20 can be used with
thousands of audio/video
Components because of the
extensive code library
pre-programmed into the
remote. And, the RF20’s
impressive lineup of special
advanced features can
automate and customize the
operation of your system
in many ways. So... get
ready to sit back, relax
and simplify your home
entertainment experience.
The Quick Setup DVD
Program Guide supplied
with the RF20 will assist you
in programming your remote
by guiding you through an
easy step-by-step process.
This Owner’s Manual is
designed as a companion
reference source to the
DVD Guide, should you
need to refer back to a
particular section, or review
certain instruction detail not
covered in the DVD.
However, if you are unable
to watch the DVD Guide for
some reason, everything
you need to know about
programming the RF20 is
contained in this Manual.
Congratulations!
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MASTERCONTROL™ RF20 Owner’s Manual
© 2006 Universal Remote Control, Inc.
The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual
may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from
Universal Remote Control, Inc. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS /
OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be
subject to change without prior notice. MASTERCONTROL, PowerBlaster,
MacroPower, and SimpleSound are trademarks of Universal Remote Control,
Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies or organizations.