Home Theater Master SL-8000 User manual

SL-8000
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Introduction 2
Battery Installation 3
A. To Open and Close Battery Compartment Cover 3
B. Low Battery Message 3
Using Your Remote Control 4
A. Function Table Reference 4
Function Tables 5
B. Preprogrammed Set Up 8
Three Digit Code Method 8
Recalling the Set Up Code Number 12
C. Operation 13
Device Buttons 14
Main Device Mode 15
Automatic Audio Mode 15
Backlighting 16
Advanced Features 17
A. Punch Through Controls 17
Volume “Punch Through” 17
Channel “Punch Through” 18
Transport “Punch Through” 20
B. Memory Buttons 22
Programming Memory Buttons 24
Erasing Memory Buttons 25
C. Changing the LCD Display 26
D. Programming a Second TV, VCR, etc. to other Device Buttons 27
Warranty and Specifications 29
Glossary 30
Appendix 32
Assignment of Audio/Video Equipment 32
Set Up Code Tables 33
Audio 33
Satellite 36
TV 38
VCR 41
Cable 44
CD 46
DVD 48
AUX 49
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Table of Contents

The Home Theater Master SL-8000 remote control is
preprogrammed to operate over 1,000 Audio and Video
components so that you can set it up by simply punching
in a three digit code number that matches your equipment.
The Home Theater Master SL-8000 remote control operates
up to eight different audio and video devices in your home
entertainment system. They are listed below:
1 TVs, Monitors, Video/LCD Projectors
2 VCRs, TV/VCR combination units
3 Cable boxes, Internet set-tops
4 Satellite receivers - DSS, Primestar, Dish, DBS,
C-Band
5 Audio receivers, Preamplifiers, Surround processors
6 Compact disc players, Multi-Disc changers
7 DVD, Laser disc players, Cassette decks
8 Cassette Tape Players, DAT, MiniDisc, Switchers,
Lighting, Home Control Devices, and Line Doublers
Setting up the remote control to work with your equipment
is simple. The remote control also has many advanced
features that can add ease and enjoyment to the operation
of your home
entertainment system. Please follow the
instructions in this manual, and retain the manual for future
reference.
For any questions or comments about this remote control,
please contact Universal Remote Control, Inc., 271 North
Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801, or call [phone].
Service hours are 9:00AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday- Friday.
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Introduction

This remote control uses four AAA 1.5 V batteries. Please
be sure to match the batteries with the (+) and (–) markings
inside the battery compartment during installation.
A: To Open and Close the Battery
Compartment Cover
1To open the battery cover, push the latch forward toward
the top of the remote control, and lift the latch up.
2To close the battery cover, slide the battery cover straight
back in (toward the top of the remote) and push down
until it “clicks” into place.
B: Low Battery Message
When the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flashes L__BAT,
the batteries should be replaced.
Note: Batteries should last about 6 months under normal condi-
tions. The SL-8000 remote control will retain its programmed
memory for up to one year after the batteries are removed and up
to ten years after the batteries go “dead”.
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Battery Installation

A: Function Table Reference
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25 26 27 37
51 52 53 54
38
28 29 30
31 32 33 39
40
35
41 43 44 454241 43 44 4542
46 48 49 5047
34
55
36
5678
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POWER
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STOP
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TUNERTUNER CDCD TAPE1TAPE1 TAPE2TAPE2 PHONOPHONO
TV
VCR1VCR1 LDPLDP AUXAUXVCR2/SATVCR2/SAT
M1 M2 M3 M4
LIGHT
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AUD CD DVDDVD AUX
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Function Table
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SAT Functions
SAT (ON)
On/Off (OFF)
Mute
TV/SAT
Vol Up
Vol Down
Ch. Up
Ch. Down
Up
Down
Right
Left
Select
Guide
Menu
Exit/Cancel
Prev. Ch.
1—0
Enter
Fav
Info/Fetch
Next Prog.
Alt. Audio
Rec.
TV Functions
TV (ON)
On/Off (OFF)
Mute
TV/Video
Vol Up
Vol Down
Ch. Up
Ch. Down
Up
Down
Right/Picture
Left/Audio
Select/Enter
Display/Recall
Menu
Exit/Clear
Q. View/Last Ch.
1—0
100/Ch. Scan
Ch. Scan
Sleep
Caption
Ant
Reset
PIP On/Auto Ch.
PIP Swap, Add
PIP Freeze/Delete
PIP Off/Position
TV/CATV
Auto
Add
Delete
Audio Functions
AUDIO (ON)
On/Off (OFF)
Mute
Band/FM
Vol Up
Vol Down
Preset +
Preset -
Center +
Center -
Rear +
Rear -
Select/Sub.Bass
Display
Surround
Delay -
Delay+
1—0
Plus 10
Shift
Sleep
Pro. Logic
3 Ch.
Test Tone
Tuner/AM/FM
CD
Tape 1
Tape 2
Phono
VCR1
VCR2
LD/DVD
Aux
TV
No. Button Name
1-8 Device Name
9 Power
10 Mute
11 T/V Input
12 VOL Up
13 VOL Down
14 CH Up
15 CH Down
16 Up/Pause
17 Down/Stop
18 Right/F.F.
19 Left/Rew
20 Sel/Play
21 Guide/I<<
22 Menu/>>I
23 Exit/Rec
24 Pre. Ch./Eject
25-34 1—0
35 10+
36 Enter/Shift
37 Fav/Sleep
38 Info/Pro. L.
39 Next/3 Ch.
40 Alt/Test
41 Tuner
42 CD
43 Tape 1
44 Tape 2
45 Phono
46 VCR1
47 VCR2/SAT
48 LD/DVD
49 Aux
50 TV
51 M1
52 M2
53 M3
54 M4
55 Light

Function Table
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No. Button Name
1-8 Device Name
9 Power
10 Mute
11 T/V Input
12 VOL Up
13 VOL Down
14 CH Up
15 CH Down
16 Up/Pause
17 Down/Stop
18 Right/F.F.
19 Left/Rew
20 Sel/Play
21 Guide/I<<
22 Menu/>>I
23 Exit/Rec
24 Pre. Ch./Eject
25-34 1—0
35 10+
36 Enter/Shift
37 Fav/Sleep
38 Info/Pro. L.
39 Next/3 Ch.
40 Alt/Test
41 Tuner
42 CD
43 Tape 1
44 Tape 2
45 Phono
46 VCR1
47 VCR2/SAT
48 LD/DVD
49 Aux
50 TV
51 M1
52 M2
53 M3
54 M4
55 Light
VCR Functions
VCR (ON)
On/Off (OFF)
Mute
VCR/TV
Vol Up
Vol Down
Ch Up
Ch Down
Pause
Stop
Fast Forward
Rewind
Play
F. Adv./Slow<
X2/Intro/Slow>
Record
Eject
1—0
1—100
Enter
Program
Display
C-Counter
Reset
Auto Ch
Add +
Delete -
Tape Speed
VCR Plus
Tracking +
Tracking -
Auto Tracking
Slow -
Slow +
Index
QTR On
QTR Off
Edit
Cable Functions
CABLE (ON)
On/Off (OFF)
Mute
Switch/A/B
Vol Up
Vol Down
Ch Up
Ch Down
Up/Fine +
Down/Fine -
Right/Fine R
Left/Fine L
Select
Guide/Recall
Menu
Exit
Prev. Ch
1—0
*/Help
Enter/Memory
Fav
Info
PPV/Buy
P/Delete
Page -
Page +
Day -.
Day +
Record
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Function Table
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CD Functions
CD (ON)
On/Off (OFF)
Mute/Fader
Random
Vol Up
Vol Down
Track +/Skip +
Track-/Skip -
Pause
Stop
FF/Search +
REW/Search -
Play
Search -
Search +
Eject/Intro
1—0
Plus 10
Disc
Program
Display
Repeat
Clear
Disc 1
Disc 2
Disc 3
Disc 4
Disc 5
A-B
Time
Intro
Edit
DVD Functions
DVD (ON)
On/Off (OFF)
Skip >>I
Skip I<<
Pause
Stop
F.F.
REW
Play
Set Up
Menu
Clear
Open/Close
1—0
10+
Enter
Return
Display
Sub. On/Off
Audio
Up
Down
Select
Angle
Slow
Left
Right
Subtitle
Repeat
Random
A/B Repeat
T
Title
Memory
AUX Functions
TAPE (ON)
On/Off (OFF)
Mute/Rec Mute
Pause
Stop
F.F.
REW
Play
Deck A
Deck B
Record
Rev. Play
Deck A
Deck B
REW
For. Play
F.F.
Stop
REV. Play
Pause
Record
No. Button Name
1-8 Device Name
9 Power
10 Mute
11 T/V Input
12 VOL Up
13 VOL Down
14 CH Up
15 CH Down
16 Up/Pause
17 Down/Stop
18 Right/F.F.
19 Left/Rew
20 Sel/Play
21 Guide/I<<
22 Menu/>>I
23 Exit/Rec
24 Pre. Ch./Eject
25-34 1—0
35 10+
36 Enter/Shift
37 Fav/Sleep
38 Info/Pro. L.
39 Next/3 Ch.
40 Alt/Test
41 Tuner
42 CD
43 Tape 1
44 Tape 2
45 Phono
46 VCR1
47 VCR2/SAT
48 LD/DVD
49 Aux
50 TV
51 M1
52 M2
53 M3
54 M4
55 Light
Using Your Remote

B: Preprogrammed Set Up
The Home Theater Master universal remote control can
operate up to eight separate audio and video devices
(equipment). To program the remote control for your
devices, please use the following steps:
Three Digit Code Method
1Turn on the device you would like the remote control to
operate, either manually or with your original remote
control.
2Find the three digit Set-Up Code number for your
device from the tables on pages (33~50).
3Press the corresponding Device Button (TV, VCR, SAT,
CBL, AUD, CD, DVD, or AUX) and the MUTE button
on the remote control simultaneously. SET will appear
in the LCD.
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Example: To set up the remote to operate with a ZENITH
TV, go to the TV Set-Up Code table found on pages (38 -
40) and look for ZENITH under the Manufacturer/Brand
column. You will find that the Set-Up Code numbers for
ZENITH TVs are 072, 073, 095, 103 and 157.
POWER
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LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL
AUD CD DVDDVD AUX
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M1 M2 M3 M4
LIGHT
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LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL
AUD CD DVD
DVD
AUX
CBL
VCR
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Example: To set-up the remote to operate a TV, press the
TV Device Button and the Mute button, simultaneously.
Device Buttons
Mute Button
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Note: SET appears in the LCD for 20 seconds to indicate that
the remote control is ready to be programmed. The following
steps must be entered while SET appears in the LCD.
4Point the remote control toward the device that was
turned on in Step 1 and press in the first three-digit Set-
Up Code number for that device using the number buttons
(0-9) on the remote control. SET followed by the number
will appear in the LCD.
Your device will turn off when the correct Set-Up Code
number has been selected. If the device does not turn
off, press in the next Set-Up Code number from the listing.
Continue to select Set-Up Code numbers until your
device turns off, before you proceed to Step 5.
Note: If you have tried all of the three digit Set-Up Code
numbers listed for your device and it still did not turn off, please
proceed to the Auto Search Method on page (10) to
program your remote control.
5Once your device turns off, press the Device Button
selected in Step 3 once again to store the Set-Up Code
number. PASS will flash in the LCD.
6Test the remote control for your device. Try the POWER,
CHANNEL UP AND DOWN, VOLUME UP AND DOWN
buttons, etc. If any of the buttons do not perform as they
should, please repeat the set-up from Step 1 using the
next Set-Up Code number for your device.
Note: Some audio/video devices have separate buttons for
POWER ON and POWER OFF. To operate these devices on
the remote, press the corresponding DEVICE Button to turn the
equipment ON and press the POWER button to turn the
equipment OFF.
7Please repeat the above steps to program the remote
control for each of your other devices.
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Recalling the Set-Up Code Number
To display the three digit Set-Up Code number that was
stored for a device.
1Press the Device Button and the MUTE button, simultane-
ously. SET will appear in the LCD.
2Press the T/V button. The LCD will quickly flash the
three digit Set-Up Code number that was stored for your
device in that mode.
3Please write your Set-Up Code numbers in the chart
below, for future reference.
Set-Up Code Numbers:
Using Your Remote
Audio
SAT
TV
VCR
Cable
CD
DVD
AUX

C: Operation
After you have programmed the remote control for your
equipment, use the following procedures to operate your
home entertainment system:
1Press the Device Button that you wish to operate: e.g. to
operate a TV, press the TV Device Button; to operate a
VCR, press the VCR Device Button, etc.
2Aim the remote control at the device and press the
POWER button to turn on the device.
3Press the buttons that send out the commands you
desire.
Note: Some audio/video devices have separate buttons for
POWER ON and POWER OFF. To operate these devices on
the remote, press the corresponding DEVICE Button to turn the
equipment ON and press the POWER button to turn the
equipment OFF.
Please try all the functions of this remote control with your
equipment. The most common functions are labeled on the
remote. However, some of the secondary functions might
be stored under a button that has a different name from the
one on your original remote control. Please refer to the
Function Tables on pages (5 - 7) for details.
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Device Buttons
Any press of a Device button at the top of the remote control
can perform the following functions:
1 Changes the Device mode on the SL-8000 remote control.
2Sends out a preprogrammed POWER ON command for a
Device, if applicable.
3Sends out a joined selection.
4Toggles between the Main Device mode and theAutomatic
Audio mode if the Automatic Audio Mode is active.
Joining to Device Buttons
The 10 preprogrammed Audio input selects and the key-
pad buttons 0-9 found on the SL-8000 in the AUDIO Device
mode can be joined to individual Device buttons. Once
joined, any press of the Device button will also emit the
joined command.
Setting Up:
1Press the AUDIO and ENTER buttons simultaneously on
the remote control. JOIN will appear in the LCD.
2Press the Device button that you would like to assign a
joined function. CLEAR will flash and INPUT will then
appear in the LCD.
3 Select a button to be joined from the remote control, e.g. ,
VCR1, VCR2, CD, etc. or 1, 1, 2 etc.). The LCD will display
IN_XX indicating the Audio input selected (IN_V1,
IN_V2, IN_CD, etc. or IN_0, IN_1, IN_2 etc.) and then JOIN.
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POWER
MUTE
T/ V
VOL CH
PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
SEL
F
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GUIDE MENU
EXIT
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TUNER CD TAPE1 TAPE2 PHONO
TV
VCR1 LDP AUXVCR2/SAT
M1 M2 M3 M4
LIGHT
HOME THEATER MASTER
LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL
AUD CD DVDDVD AUX
CBL
VCR
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POWER
MUTE
T/ V
VOL CH
PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
SEL
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GUIDE MENU
EXIT
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VCR1 LDP AUXVCR2/SAT
M1 M2 M3 M4
LIGHT
HOME THEATER MASTER
LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL
AUD CD DVD AUX
CBL
VCR
TVSAT
POWER
MUTE
T/ V
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PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
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PHONO
TV
VCR1 LDP AUXVCR2/SAT
M1 M2 M3 M4
LIGHT
HOME THEATER MASTER
LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL
AUD CD DVD AUX
CBL
VCR
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POWER
MUTE
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STOP
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DVD
AUX
CBL
VCR
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Device Buttons
Audio Input Buttons

A: Assignment of Audio/Video
Equipment
Please use the following listing to locate the correct Set-Up
Code Tables for your equipment:
AUDIO Set-Up Code Table:
Audio Receivers, Preamplifiers, Surround Processors
Satellite Set-Up Code Table:
DSS, Primestar, DBS, Echostar, C Band receivers
TV Set-Up Code Table:
TVs, Monitors, Video/LCD Projectors
VCR Set-Up Code Table:
VCRs, TV/VCR combination units
CABLE Set-Up Code Table:
Cable Boxes, Internet/TV Set-Tops
CD Set-Up Code Table:
CD Players, CD Changers
DVD Set-Up Code Table:
DVD Players, Laser Disc
AUX Set-Up Code Table:
Cassette Tape Players, DAT systems, MiniDisc,
Switchers, Lighting, Home Control Devices,
and Line Doublers
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Appendix

Punch Through
Advanced feature that enables you to operate Volume,
Channel or Transport Control functions of one device
while in another mode.
Set-Up Code Number
The three-digit number that is used to program the remote
control for your particular manufacturer or brand of audio/
video equipment. Set-Up Code numbers are located in
tables in the appendix on pages 33 - 50 of the instruction
manual. Set-Up Code numbers are categorized by type of
device, e.g. TV, VCR, Audio, CD, DVD, Cable, AUX and
Satellite.
More than one Set-Up Code number may work with your
device. You should test the functions for each of the Set-Up
Code numbers that work with your device to determine the
best Set-Up Code number for your particular device.
Note: Some devices, such as CD players and DVD Decks that
do not have POWER buttons on their original remote controls,
may not shut off during programming. For these devices, it may
be necessary to first store the Set-Up Code number and then test
functions like PLAY, STOP, etc., to determine if the correct Set-
Up Code number has been selected.
Transport Control
Buttons that correspond to the PLAY, STOP, REWIND,
FAST FORWARD, PAUSE, SEARCH/SKIP and RECORD
functions on your audio/video equipment.
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Example: Audio Volume Control “Punch Through” gives
you the ability to raise, lower and mute your Audio
receiver volume while operating the remote control in the
TV mode.

4 Press the ENTER button. SAVE will flash twice and the
LCD will return to AUDIO indicating that the joined
function has been stored.
Every time that the
Device button is pressed it will also emit
the
joined function.
To erase a
joined function from a Device button:
1 Press the AUDIO and ENTER buttons simultaneously on
the remote control. JOIN will appear in the LCD.
2 Press the Device button that you would like to erase a
joined function. CLEAR will flash and INPUT will then
appear in the LCD.
3 Press the ENTER button. The LCD will flash SAVE twice
and return to AUDIO indicating that the join has been
erased.
Main Device Mode
When the main device is displayed in the LCD, the
SL-8000 will perform all of the preprogrammed, joined and
punch through features for that device mode.
Automatic Audio Mode
The remote is defaulted to the Automatic Audio. When the
remote control is in this mode, pressing a Device button a
second time will display A_XXX in the LCD indicating that
the Volume and Mute controls of the device programmed
into the Audio mode of the SL-8000 is active, while full
function control of all other buttons of the current Device
mode is maintained.
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Using Your Remote
Main Device Mode Automatic Audio Mode

After you set-up the remote control to operate your
equipment, you can also program advanced features on
the remote control. The advanced features are designed
to enhance the use of the remote control with your home
entertainment system.
A: Punch Throughs
Volume Control “Punch Through”
You can program the remote control so that either the
AUDIO or TV Volume Control (VOLUME UP, DOWN AND
MUTE) will also operate in other modes on the remote control.
Note: When this feature is active, the AUDIO or TV VOLUME
and MUTE will override any existing volume controls in that
mode.
To Set-Up:
1Select the mode that you wish to program for Volume
Control “Punch Through.”
2Press the corresponding Device Button and the MUTE
button simultaneously. SET will appear in the LCD.
3Press the VOLUME UP button. PUNCH will appear
in the LCD.
4Press either the AUDIO Device Button to set-up for Audio
Volume Control or the TV Device Button to set-up for TV
Volume Control. AUDIO or TV will flash in
the LCD,
depending on which Device Button was selected.
AUDIO or TV Volume Control will now override the
original VOLUME and MUTE in this mode.
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Example: Raise, lower and mute the VOLUME of your
Audio receiver while the remote control is in the Satellite
mode.
Advanced Features

Cursor Control
Buttons that correspond to the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT,
SELECT, GUIDE, MENU and EXIT functions of your
audio/video equipment.
Device
Audio or video equipment, e.g. Television, VCR, Cable
box, Audio receiver, Satellite receiver, etc.
Device Button
Any of the eight buttons located at the top of the remote
control labeled AUD, CD, DVD, AUX, SAT, TV, VCR and
CBL. Device Buttons are used to select modes of operation
and to program the remote control.
Joining
Transfer of a function from the AUDIO input selects and
keypad(0-9) on the SL-8000 to a Device button at the top of
the remote control.
LCD
Liquid crystal display window located at the top of the
remote control. During normal operation the LCD
indicates the mode. The LCD also indicates the remote’s
programming status.
Memory Buttons
Buttons labeled M1, M2, M3, M4, and POWER. These but-
tons can be programmed to store Favorite Channels, Macro
Commands, or to “relocate” functions from one mode to
another.
Modes
Modes correspond to Device Button selections. Modes are
displayed in the LCD as AUDIO, CD, DVD, AUX, SAT, TV,
VCR and CABLE. Modes indicate the type of device the
remote control is currently operating.
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