One Forall BIG EASY URC-2585 User manual

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“BIG EASY”®
USER GUIDE & CODE BOOK
Universal Remote
URC-2585

ABOUT YOUR BIG EASY
The Keypad 2
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 4
SETTING UP THE BIG EASY
Setting Up Your Device 5
Using the AUX Key 6
ADVANCED FEATURES
Reassigning the Device Keys 7
Using the Scan key 8
Teletext and Fastext 9
Controlling Colour and Brightness 10
Sleeptimer 11
Punch-Through 13
Preventing Accidental Code Changes 13
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Searching for Your Code 14
Code Blink Out 15
Helpful Hints 16
Consumer Help-Line 17
Quick Code Reference 18
SET-UP CODES
TVs 19
Videos 23
Satellite Receivers 25
Cable Boxes 27
Note: If you’re having problems operating all the functions
of your device, don’t worry, your ONE FOR ALL may just
need customising for your model type. Just call our
consumer help-line and we’ll get you on the right track.
Table of Contents

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LED
Power
Scan key
Volume
Mute
Programme
Fast Forward
Pause
Fastext Keys
Record
Device Keys
Magic Key
Number Key
-/-- Key
Teletext Keys
Play
Rewind
Stop

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Your ONE FOR ALL “Big Easy” Package contains:
Your BIG EASY Remote
Your BIG EASY Manual
Your manual is divided into two parts: set-up instructions and
device codes. You will need your manual to set up your new
BIG EASY so please be sure to keep it.
Your BIG EASY needs four new AAA/LR03 alkaline batteries.
Your BIG EASY can operate four devices: a Television, a Video
Recorder, a Satellite Receiver and a second Television, Video or
Satellite Receiver. Your BIG EASY can also operate Cable
Converters.
The Keypad
Key Function
LED LED
The LED (Light Emitting Diode) flashes red to
show the remote is working.
Power
The Power key controls the same function as on
your original remote.
Device Keys
The TV, VCR, SAT and AUX keys select the home
entertainment device to be controlled. For
example pressing the TV key allows the remote
to control the functions of your Television,
after pressing VCR you can operate your Video
Cassette Recorder and the SAT key operates
your Satellite Receiver or Cable Converter. The
AUX key operates a second Television, Video
Recorder or Satellite Receiver.
MAGIC Key
The MAGIC key is used to set up your BIG EASY
and to access special functions.
Scan
The Scan key allows you to easily browse
through the programmes on your Television,
Video Recorder, Satellite Receiver and Cable
Converter. See page 8 for more information.
Volume, Programme
The Volume and Programme keys control the
two most frequently used functions of your
Television and Satellite Receiver. They operate
just as those on your original remote.
TV
AUX
SAT
VCR
MAGIC
About Your BIG EASY

Key Function
Mute
The Mute key operates the same function it did
on your original remote.
Number Keys
The Number keys (0-9, 10, 20) provide functions
just like your original remote, such as direct
access programme selection. If your original
remote uses one/two digit input switching
(-/-- symbol), this function can be obtained by
pressing the -/-- key, which is the same as the
10 key.
Video Recorder Keys
After pressing the VCR key, the Video Recorder
keys operate the functions of your Video
Recorder. To prevent accidental recording, the
Record key must be pressed twice to start
recording.
Teletext/Fastext Keys
After pressing the TV key, the top row of the
Video Recorder keys are used to operate the
main teletext functions. The symbols above the
keys are for teletext. The Text keys are used to
access the teletext functions of your Television.
Of course, your Television must be teletext
capable. For an explanation of the teletext
symbols, please refer to page 9 of this manual.
After pressing the TV key, the bottom row of
the Video Recorder keys marked red, green,
yellow and blue, allow you to access the fastext
functions of your television. Again, your
television must be fastext capable to operate
these functions. For a more detailed
explanation of teletext and fastext, please refer
to the manual of your television set.
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REC
STOP
P
A
U
S
E
STOP STOP
-/--
,
STOP STOP
REC
(red)
(blue)
(yellow)
(green)
About your BIG EASY

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Your BIG EASY needs four new AAA/LR03 alkaline batteries.
Remove the battery cover from the
back of your BIG EASY.
Match the batteries to the + and -
marks inside the battery case, then
insert the batteries.
Press the battery cover back into
place.
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3
Note: In order to avoid having to reprogramme your ONE
FOR ALL after you remove the batteries, you will need to
insert new batteries within 15 minutes. Also it is best that
you do not use rechargable batteries.
Installing the Batteries
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Setting Up Your Device
To set up the Big Easy for your television:
Find your Television code in the
Set-Up Code section (starting on page
19). Codes are listed by brand name. The
most popular code is listed first. Make
sure your Television is switched on.
Press and release your BIG EASY’s TV key,
then press and hold the MAGIC key
until the red light blinks twice (the light
will blink once then twice).
Enter your three-digit TV code using
the number keys. The red light will blink
twice.
Now, aim your BIG EASY at your
Television and press POWER.
If your Television switches off, your BIG
EASY is ready to run your Television.
Write your code in the three boxes on page 18, for quick, easy
reference.
To control your Television, press TV first.
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Setting Up The BIG EASY
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2
3
4
ONE FOR ALL
A-Mark
Admiral
Anam
Anam National
AOC
Archer
All & Howell
003
179, 180, 016, 047, 093
180
055, 161
019, 030, 052, 003, 136
003
016
030, 046, 186, 056
000
000, 000, 000, 046
TV
MAGIC
Important notes:
- To set up your Video Recorder or Satellite, follow the same
instructions above, only press the VCR or SAT key during
step 2.
- To set up your Cable Box, follow the instructions above
only press the SAT key during step 2.
- If your Video’s original remote control does not have a
power key, press PLAY instead of POWER when searching
for your code.
- If your Device does not respond, follow steps 1 - 4 with
each code listed for your brand. If none of the codes listed
for your brand operate your Device, then try the search
method described on page 14, even if your brand is not
listed at all.

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Setting Up the BIG EASY
Using the AUX Key
The AUX key on your BIG EASY can be used to control a
second Television, Video Recorder or Satellite Receiver.
To set up the AUX key to control a second TV:
Press and hold the MAGIC key until
the red light blinks twice (the light will
blink once then twice).
Press 9 9 2 TV AUX.
Find your Television code in the Set-Up
Code section (starting on page 19). Codes
are listed by brand name. The most
popular code is listed first. Make sure
your Television is switched on.
Press and release your BIG EASY’s AUX
key, then press and hold the MAGIC
key until the BIG EASY’s red light blinks
twice.
Enter your three-digit TV code using
the number keys. The red light will blink
twice.
Now, aim your BIG EASY at your
Television and press POWER.
If your Television switches off, your BIG
EASY is ready to run your Television.
When you want to control your second
TV, press AUX first.
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2
3
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ONE FOR ALL
A-Mark
Admiral
Anam
Anam National
AOC
Archer
All & Howell
003
179, 180, 016, 047, 093
180
055, 161
019, 030, 052, 003, 136
003
016
030, 046, 186, 056
000
000, 000, 000, 046
MAGIC
TV
AUX
AUX
MAGIC
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Important notes:
- To set up your Video Recorder or Satellite, follow the same
instructions above, only press the VCR or SAT key during
step 2.
- To set up your Cable Box, follow the instructions above
only press the SAT key during step 2.
- If your Video’s original remote control does not have a
power key, press PLAY instead of POWER when searching
for your code.
- If your device does not respond, follow steps 3 - 6 with
each code listed for your brand. If none of the codes listed
for your brand operate your Television, Video Recorder or
Satellite Receiver, then try the search method described on
page 14, even if your brand is not listed at all.

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Reassigning the Device Keys
If you want, you can change any of the device keys (TV, VCR,
SAT or AUX) to operate another type of device. The chart
below lists how to change the keys and to set up that device:
To Change: Press:
MAGIC*992 VCR TV,
then TV MAGIC*Code
MAGIC*992 SAT TV,
then TV MAGIC*Code
MAGIC*992 TV VCR,
then VCR MAGIC*Code
MAGIC*992 SAT VCR,
then VCR MAGIC*Code
MAGIC*992 TV SAT,
then SAT MAGIC*Code
MAGIC*992 VCR SAT,
then SAT MAGIC*Code
MAGIC*992 TV AUX,
then AUX MAGIC*Code
MAGIC*992 VCR AUX,
then AUX MAGIC*Code
MAGIC*992 SAT AUX,
then AUX MAGIC*Code
*Hold down the MAGIC key until the red light blinks twice.
To reset a device key to its original function, press:
TV key MA*992
VCR key MA*992
SAT key MA*992
AUX key MA*992
*Hold down the MAGIC key until the red light blinks twice.
Advanced Features
TV
SAT
AUX
VCR
AUX
TV
AUX
VCR
SAT
TV
SAT
SAT
VCR
TV
VCR
SAT
TV
VCR
MAGIC
TV
TV
VCR
SAT
AUX
VCR
SAT
AUX
MAGIC
MAGIC
MAGIC
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

Using the Scan Key
Your BIG EASY comes with a special Scan key which lets you
go through every programme available on your Television,
Video Recorder, Satellite Receiver or Cable Converter.
For example, to scan through the programmes on your Television:
Aim the BIG EASY at your Television and
press TV, then Scan. You will
automatically move through all the
programmes available on your Television
stopping at each pro-gramme for about
three seconds. Remember, the BIG EASY
must remain aimed at your Television the
entire time you are using Scan.
When you find a programme that you
would like to watch, simply press the
Scan key again to stop the Scan feature.
To use Scan with your Video Recorder, Satellite Receiver or
Cable Converter, simply press the appropriate device key
(VCR, SAT or AUX), then Scan.
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Advanced Features
1
2
TV
Note: Scan may not function with devices that did not have
a programme +/- key on the original remote.

Teletext and Fastext
The BIG EASY is designed to operate the basic functions of
teletext (text on, text off and mix).
Symbol Title Description
TEXT Puts the Television in the teletext mode
TV Switches the Television back to regular
viewing mode. On some Televisions,
this may be done by pressing the TEXT
key several times.
MIX Shows both teletext and regular
Television simultaneously.
Also used for subtitling. On some
Televisions this function is accessed by
pressing the TEXT key twice.
The keys marked red, green, yellow and blue are used to
access the fastext functions of your TV.
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Advanced Features
Note: For a more detailed explanation of teletext and
fastext, please refer to the manual of your Television.
Remember, different Televisions control teletext and fastext
features in different ways. Not all of the teletext functions
may be available for your particular model.

Controlling Colour & Brightness
Depending on the functions of your original remote control,
the BIG EASY can operate the colour and brightness settings
of your Television.
To adjust the colour:
Press MAGIC followed by
Volume+ (for colour up) or
Volume- (for colour down).
To adjust the brightness:
Press MAGIC followed by
Programme+ (for brightness up) or
Programme- (for brightness down).
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Advanced Features
MAGIC
MAGIC

Sleeptimer
Sleeptimer is a feature which comes built into many TVs and
Satellites. It allows you to set your device to turn off within a
certain amount of time. This feature comes in handy if, for
example, you enjoy falling asleep with your television on.
With the ONE FOR ALL, there are two ways to use the
sleeptimer. If your TV or Satellite came with this feature built
in, follow the instructions “Device Sleeptimer” below. If your
device did not come with this feature, follow the instructions
“ONE FOR ALL Sleeptimer”
Device Sleeptimer
If your TV or Satellite has a “Sleeptimer” function built in, you
can access this function with your ONE FOR ALL remote. To do so:
Make sure your TV (or Satellite) is switched on.
Press the device key (TV or SAT).
Point the ONE FOR ALL at your TV (or
Satellite) and press and release MAGIC
then press POWER. You should see the
Sleeptimer activate on your TV screen.
To increase the timer, simply press MAGIC
and POWER until the timer gets to the
desired time.
To deactivate the Sleeptimer, repeat steps 1-3 above. During
step 3, continue pressing Magic then Power until the timer
indicates zero minutes.
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Advanced Features
Note: Remember, your device must have its own Sleeptimer
function in order for the above instructions to operate. If
your device does not have its own Sleeptimer, follow the
instructions outlined below.
SAT
TV
1
2
3
MAGIC
or

The ONE FOR ALL Sleeptimer
Your ONE FOR ALL remote comes with an internal Sleeptimer
function for those devices (TV or Satellite) which did not come
standard with this function. To use the ONE FOR ALL
Sleeptimer:
Making your ONE FOR ALL ready for Sleeptimer:
Press the device key (TV or SAT).
Then, press and hold MAGIC until the
red light blinks twice. Press 970. The red
light will blink twice again. It is only
necessary to perform steps 1 and 2 once.
Now to set the timer, continue with the
steps below.
Setting the ONE FOR ALL Sleeptimer:
It is possible to set the timer for 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. To
do this, first make sure your TV (or Satellite) is switched on.
Then,
Press and release MAGIC then press POWER.
The red light will blink once which indicates the
timer is set for 15 minutes. To increase the
timer, simply press POWER again (this must be
done within 5 seconds). The light will blink
twice indicating the timer is set for 30 minutes
(2x 15). You can press POWER a maximum of
four times which will set the timer to 60
minutes.
Once you have set the timer to the desired time, set your ONE
FOR ALL remote down, pointing it at your device. When the
programmed amount of time has elapsed, the ONE FOR ALL
will send the command for Power, hence turning off your
device.
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Advanced Features
2
MAGIC
Notes:
- The red light on the ONE FOR ALL will blink every 15
seconds indicating that the remote is in Sleeptimer mode.
- To deactivate the Sleeptimer, simply press any key on the
ONE FOR ALL remote.
- Also, it is only necessary to follow steps 1 and 2 above
one time. For subsequent use of the Sleeptimer, simply
begin with “Setting the Sleeptimer”.
- Remember, when using the ONE FOR ALL Sleeptimer, you
must set the remote so it is pointing to your device.
SAT
TV
1or
MAGIC
(:15)
(:30)
(:45)
(:60)

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Advanced Features
Punch-Through
You may be able to use some features of your Television,
Video Recorder and Satellite Receiver at the same time. If
you're watching a programme on your Video, you can adjust
the volume (a TV function) without first pressing the TV key.
The chart below lists some of the possibilities:
Last Key Pressed: You Can Control:
VCR TV volume up and down, mute
SAT TV volume up and down, mute
AUX TV volume up and down, mute
Preventing Accidental Code Changes
To prevent the accidental changing of codes in the BIG EASY
(for instance by young children), it is possible to lock in the
code you have set up.
Please remember, this is an optional feature and should only
be used after you have found all the code(s) which operate
your device(s) correctly and have set up your BIG EASY exactly
the way you want it.
To lock in your: Press:
TV code *982
VCR code *982
SAT code *982
AUX code *982
*Hold down the MAGIC key until the red light blinks twice.
To release the lock, simply repeat the same steps.
TV
MAGIC
MAGIC
MAGIC
MAGIC
AUX
SAT
VCR
Note: Once you have locked in a code, you will not be able to enter
a new code or reassign the device key until the lock is released.

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Searching for Your Code
If your Television, Video Recorder or Satellite Receiver does
not respond to the BIG EASY after you have tried all the codes
listed for your brand, try the Search Method. The Search
Method may also work if your brand is not listed at all.
Let's say you cannot get your BIG EASY to control your
Television:
Switch your Television on.
Press the TV key on your BIG EASY.
Aim the BIG EASY at your Television.
Press and hold MAGIC until the BIG
EASY’s red light blinks twice. Then, press
9 9 1. The red light will blink twice.
Now, alternate between TV and POWER,
over and over, until your Television turns
off. You may have to press these keys
many times, so please be patient.
Remember to keep pointing the BIG
EASY at your Television when you press
the TV and POWER keys.
When your Television turns off,
press MAGIC. Don't forget, press MAGIC
as soon as your Television turns off.
Now your BIG EASY is ready to run your
Television.
To search for the code for your Video Recorder, Satellite or
Cable Box, follow the instructions above, only press the VCR
or SAT key during steps 2 and 4.
Note: If your Video's original remote control does not have
a power key, press PLAY instead of POWER when searching
for your code.
Trouble-Shooting
TV
MAGIC
1
2
3
TV
MAGIC
5
4

Code Blink Out
Even if you have used the Search Method, it is handy to know
your Television, Video, Satellite or Cable code for future
reference. It's easy to get your code after you have set up
your device.
To blink out your Television code:
Press TV.
Press and hold MAGIC until the BIG
EASY’s red light blinks twice. Press 9 9 0.
The red light will blink twice.
For the first digit of your three-digit
code, press 1and count the red blinks.
If there are no blinks, the digit is "0".
For the second digit, press 2and count
the red blinks.
For the third digit, press 3and count the
red blinks. Now you have found your
three-digit code.
Make sure you write your device code in the three boxes on
page 18.
To blink back the code for your Video, Satellite or Cable Box,
follow the instructions above only press VCR or SAT during
step 1.
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Trouble-Shooting
5
3
4
1
2
TV
MAGIC

Helpful Hints
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Trouble-Shooting
Problem:
Red light does not
blink when you press
a key?
The ONE FOR ALL
does not respond
after pressing a key?
The ONE FOR ALL
does not operate your
device(s)?
Your brand is not
listed in the ONE FOR
ALL code section?
When following the
set-up instructions,
the red light on the
ONE FOR ALL only
blinks once instead of
twice after you enter
a three-digit code?
The ONE FOR ALL is
not preforming
commands properly?
Press a key but get
the wrong result?
You cannot control
the volume feature of
your Satellite, Cable
Converter or TV/
Video combination or
you cannot control
the volume of your
TV set up on the AUX
key?
Problems changing
channels?
Video not recording?
Scan does not work
on your device?
Solution:
Replace batteries with 4 fresh, new
AAA alkaline batteries.
Make sure you are using new
batteries and are aiming the ONE
FOR ALL at your device.
A) Try all the codes listed for your
brand.
B) Try the search method on page
14.
Try the search method on page 14.
Did you use the Code Lock feature?
You must first unlock the code
before entering a new code. Follow
the instructions on page 13 to do
this.
You may be using the wrong code.
Start the search method over again
to locate the proper code.
Hold MAGIC until the red light
blinks twice, then press 992 and the
device key twice. You will need to
set-up your device again. Try the
codes for your brand or the search
method on page 14.
Hold MAGIC until red light blinks
twice. Then press 993 and VOL+. To
set the volume control back to TV
(Punch Through), hold Magic until
the red light blinks twice, then
press 993 TV.
Enter the programme number
exactly as you would on your
original remote.
As a safety feature on your ONE
FOR ALL, you must press the Record
key twice.
Make sure your original remote had
a programme +/- key.

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Trouble-Shooting
Consumer Help-Line
If you have any questions about the operation of your new
ONE FOR ALL Universal Remote Control, you may call our
consumer help-line for assistance. Before calling, please read
this manual carefully to find an answer to your question.
If you cannot find a solution in this manual, please complete
the information on the next page on all your equipment
before calling. This way we can better serve you.
In the UK: phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
hours: 9 am-7 pm Mon-Fri / 9 am-3 pm Sat
In Ireland: phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
hours: 9 am-7 pm Mon-Fri / 9 am-3 pm Sat
In Australia: phone: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Your ONE FOR ALL model number: URC-2585
Date of purchase: day/month/year
----- ------- -------
day/month/year
Your device:
(The first row is an example of how to complete this table)
TYPE BRAND MODEL NR. REMOTE MODELNR.
TV Sony KVX-2950B RMT-V131B

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Set-Up Codes
Quick Code Reference
The following pages list the codes for your equipment.
The most popular codes for each brand are listed first.
If your device does not respond to the BIG EASY after you
have tried all the codes for your brand, try the search method
(page 14).
Write down the codes for your devices in the boxes below, for
quick and easy reference.
Device Type Code
1._________________________
2._________________________
3._________________________
4._________________________
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