One Forall 6-DEVICE PVR User manual

6-DEVICE PVR
Universal Remote Control
User’s Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Key Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Device Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Programming Device Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming DVD Player/VCR Combo Control. . . . . . . . 10
Searching For Your Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Checking The Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming Master Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming The Power Key For Master Power. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Master Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Clearing Master Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using Keymover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming Keymover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restoring Keymoved Keys To Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restoring A Single Keymoved Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restoring All Keymoved Keys In A Single Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Re-Assigning Device Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locking Volume Control To One Mode
(Global Volume Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unlocking Volume Control For A Single Device
(Individual Volume Unlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unlocking All Volume Control
(Restoring Default Setting ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Manufacturer’s Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setup Codes for Audio Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setup Codes for Cable Boxes (Converters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup Codes for CD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup Codes for DVD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setup Codes for DVD Player/VCR Combos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setup Codes for PVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup Codes for PVR/Satellite Receiver Combos. . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup Codes for TVs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setup Codes for TV/DVD Player Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setup Codes for VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
About Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Upgrade Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Instructions To The User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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INTRODUCTION
The One For All 6-Device PVR Universal Remote
Control (URC-6131) is designed to remotely operate
up to six home entertainment devices and features
intuitive and easy-to use buttons to operate PVR
(Personal Video Recorders) and DVD components.Its
sophisticated technology will allow you to consolidate all
of your original home entertainment remote controls
into one easy-to-use product.Advanced features include:
• Intuitive buttons to allow easy access to your PVR or
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) functions and menus
• Direct code setup for easy device programming
• Step and Set code setup and Code Verification for an
alternate way to program devices
• Master Power function for master on/off control of
all of your equipment with a single keystroke
• Volume Lock to lock volume controls to one mode or
individual modes
• Device Key Re-Assignment to remotely control
a second (duplicate) device
• Color-coded keys to quickly locate popular functions
• Code library for popular video and audio devices
The URC-6131 remote control requires two (2) new
AA alkaline batteries (not included) and some easy
programming to control your devices. For best results,
please read and perform all instructions listed here.
Also, keep these instructions for future reference.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Use the illustration below to locate features on the
One For All 6-Device PVR Universal Remote Control
(URC-6131) and then study the Key Charts (on the next
three pages) to learn how they function.
To find out what type of devices can be controlled by
each device key after programming, see the Device
Tab l e on page 7.
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Key Charts
When the LED (red light) blinks, the
remote control is working and (after
programming) is sending signals.
Press TV,PVR,DVD,CBL/SAT,AUD,
or VCR once to select a desired
home entertainment device
to control.Also see the Device Table
on page 7.
Press POWER once to turn on or off
the selected device. For master
power control, see Programming
Master Power on page 12.
Press MENU once to display your
selected device’s main menu.For
PVRs, use PVR Menu.
Use INFO to display the current
channel and program information.
Use GUIDE to display your selected
device’s program guide or setup
menu.
Use EXIT to exit from your selected
device’s guide or menu.
Use the cursor keys to move the
cursor in the program guide and
menu screens.
Use SELECT to choose options from
your selected device’s menu or guide.
In the AUD mode, use SELECT to set
the surround sound. Use ▲(or ▼)
to adjust the volume higher (or
lower). Use (or ) to adjust the
balance left (or right).
Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or
lower) the sound volume.
Use CH+ (or CH-) to select the next
higher (or lower) channel.
Press Mute once to turn the sound
off or on.
Use to command your PVR to
instantly replay the last 7 seconds
of a program you are viewing.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Key Charts (continued)
Press Prev. once to recall the last-
viewed channel and to page back
one screen on the main menu.
In the AUD mode, use Prev. to select
the receiver band.
Use or to perform the Thumbs
Down or Thumbs Up feature on
your Tivo/PVR device.
Press PVR Menu once to turn the
PVR’s main menu on or off.
Use to command your PVR to
skip or advance through a recorded
program scene or commercial.
Use the transport keys to control
your VCR, PVR, DVD player, or VOD
(Video On Demand) if available on
your cable or satellite service.
Press REC twice to record a PVR or
VCR program.
Use Audio/CC to select an alternate
audio channel (e.g., Spanish) or
closed captions, if available on your
cable/satellite service or DVD.
Press SUBT. once to turn subtitles
on or off, if available.
Use ANGLE/SLEEP to perform the
angle function on your DVD player
or to set the sleep timer on a
selected device if equipped with
this feature.
Use for slow motion playback
on a VCR, PVR, or DVD player
equipped with this feature.Press
PLAY to cancel slow motion.
Use the keypad (1~ 9and 0) to
directly select channels (e.g.,009
or 031).
In the AUD mode, use the keypad
(1~ 9and 0) to select audio sources
1through 10.
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Press ENTER once after entering
the channel numbers on some TVs.
Use TV/VID to switch the TV’s input
to view TV or video programs.
Use PIP to switch the Picture-In-
Picture feature on or off (if available
on your TV).
Use Swap to switch images and
sound between the main and
window pictures.
Use Move to move the window
picture to different positions in the
main picture.
Use SET for all programming
sequences.
Device Table
NOTE: Please refer to the table below when performing the
instructions in “Programming Device Control” on page 9 or
“Programming DVD Player/ VCR Combo Control”on page 10.
After programming, the One For All 6-Device PVR
Universal Remote Control will be able to control the
following types of devices:
NOTE: Audio Receiver/DVD Player Combos (i.e., Home
Theater In A Box) are listed in “Setup Codes For Audio
Receivers”on pages 17 and 18.
DEVICE KEY CONTROLS THESE TYPES OF DEVICES
Te l e v i s i o ns
PVRs (Personal Video Recorders)
Cable Boxes (Converters), Satellite Receivers,
or Satellite/PVR Combos
VCRs or TV/VCR Combos
DVD Player, DVD Player/VCR Combos, or
TV/DVD Player Combos
Audio Receivers or CD Players
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. On the remote control’s back,push the tab
and lift off the battery cover.
2. Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries.
Match the + and – marks on the batteries
to the + and – marks in the battery case,
then insert the new batteries.
3. Press the battery cover back into place.
The tab should click when the cover is
locked.
4. Test the remote control by pressing
any mode key (e.g.,TV). If the batteries are
inserted correctly, the LED (red light) will
blink once.
NOTE: When batteries need replacement, the remote control
will stop operating. Remove the old batteries and insert new
ones within 10 minutes to ensure all of your programming
information is restored.
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PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
The One For All 6-Device PVR Universal Remote Control
is preprogrammed at the factory to operate an RCA TV,
VCR, and satellite receiver, a Philips Tivo PVR, a Toshiba
DVD player, and a Pioneer audio receiver/amplifier. To
control devices other than the default brands, perform
the following steps; otherwise skip this section:
NOTE: For DVD Player/VCR Combo control, see the next page.
1. Turn on a desired device (e.g.,VCR or
DVD player) and, if applicable, insert
media (e.g., cassette or disc).
NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 4 completely
before proceeding. Highlight or write down the
codes and device you wish to program before
starting step 2.
2. On the remote control,press a device key
once (i.e., TV,PVR,DVD,CBL/SAT,AUD,orVCR).
NOTE: To program control of a cable box or
satellite receiver, press CBL/SAT once.
NOTE: To program control of a CD player or
audio receiver, press AUD once.
NOTE: To program control of a TV/VCR Combo,
press VCR once. After programming, you will be
able to control channel selection, volume, and
VCR functions.
NOTE: To program control of a TV/DVD Player
Combo, press DVD once. After programming,
you will be able to control channel selection,
volume, and DVD functions.
3. Press and hold SET until the LED (red light)
blinks twice, then release SET.
4. Use the Manufacturer’s Codes (starting on
page 17) to locate the type of device and
brand name and then enter the first four-
digit code for your device. If performed
correctly, the LED will blink twice.
NOTE: If the LED did not blink twice, repeat steps
2 through 4 and enter the same code again.
5. Aim the remote control at the device and
press POWER once. The device should turn
off. If it does not, repeat steps 2 through 5,
trying each code for your brand until you
find one that works.If it still doesn’t work,
try Searching For Your Code on page 11.
NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER
key, press the (Play) key.
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PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
(continued)
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 (on the previous
page) for each device you want to control.
For future reference, write down each
working device code in the following boxes:
TV Code:
PVR Code:
DVD Code:
CBL/SAT Code:
AUD Code:
VCR Code:
PROGRAMMING DVD PLAYER/VCR
COMBO CONTROL
1. Turn on the DVD Player/VCR Combo and
insert a DVD.
NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 4 completely
before proceeding. Highlight or write down the
codes and device you wish to program before
starting step 2.
2. On the remote control, press DVD. Next,
press and hold SET until the LED (red light)
blinks twice, then release SET.
3. Use the Setup Codes For DVD Player/VCR
Combos (on page 21) to locate the brand
name and then enter the first four-digit
code for your device.If performed
correctly, the LED will blink twice.
NOTE: If the LED did not blink twice, repeat steps
2 through 4 and enter the same code again.
4. Aim the remote control at the device and
press POWER once. It should turn off. If it
does not,repeat steps 2 through 4,trying
each code for your brand until you find one
that works. If it still does not work, try
Searching For Your Code on the next page.
NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER
key, press the (Play) key.
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