One Forall DVD EXPERT URC-4041 User manual

DVD EXPERT
Universal Remote Control
URC-4041
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
Searching For Your Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Checking The Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programming A Master Power Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming The Power Key For The Master Power Macro . . . 12
Operating The Master Power Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Clearing The Master Power Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using Keymover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming Keymover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Restoring Keymoved Keys To Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restoring A Single Keymoved Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restoring All Keymoved Keys In A Single Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Re-Assigning Device Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programming Favorite Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locking Volume Control To One Mode
(Global Volume Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Unlocking Volume Control For A Single Device
(Individual Volume Unlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Unlocking All Volume Control
(Restoring Default Setting ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Manufacturer’s Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup Codes For Audio Amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup Codes For Audio Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup Codes For Cable Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setup Codes For DVD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setup Codes For Home-Theater-In-A-Box Devices. . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup Codes For PVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup Codes For Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup Codes For Satellite Receiver/PVR Combos . . . . . . . . . . 23
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
Setup Codes For VCR/DVD Player Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Instructions To The User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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INTRODUCTION
The One For All DVD Expert Universal Remote Control
(URC-4041) is designed to remotely operate up to four
home entertainment devices and features intuitive and
easy-to use buttons to operate a DVD component.Its
sophisticated technology will allow you to consolidate
your original home entertainment remote controls into
one easy-to-use product. Advanced features include:
• Intuitive buttons to allow easy access to functions
and menus on your DVD player and Home-Theater-
In-A-Box (HTIB) devices
• Direct code setup for easy device programming
• Step-and-Set code setup and Code Verification for an
alternate way to program devices
• Power macro for master on/off control of all of your
equipment with a single keystroke
• Volume Lock/Unlock feature to lock or unlock the
volume control to one mode or individual modes
• Device Key Re-Assignment to remotely control
a second (duplicate) device
• Favorite Channel Scan for easy channel surfing
• Color-coded keys to quickly locate popular functions
• Glow keys to aid operation when the ambient light
conditions are low
• Extensive code library for popular video and audio
devices including DVD players, PVR/DVRs, and
HTIB (Home-Theater-In-A-Box) devices.
The URC-4041 remote control requires two (2) new
AAA 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 DVD Expert Universal Remote Control
(URC-4041) and then study the Key Charts (on the next
two 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 le 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 DVD/VCR,AUX,CBL/SAT,orTV
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
A Master Power Macro on page 12.
Use the keypad (1~ 9and 0) to
directly select channels (e.g., 009
or 031).
Use TV/VID to switch the TV’s input
to view TV or video programs.
Press ENTER once after entering
the channel numbers on some TVs.
Use GUIDE to display your selected
device’s program guide or setup
menu.
Press MENU once to display your
selected device’s main menu.
Use INFO/OSD to display the current
channel and program information
or on-screen directory.
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.
Press LAST once to recall the last
channel. For PVRs, use LAST to
select live or recorded video.
Use FAV to scan through all channels,
or after programming,to scan
through 10 favorite channels.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Key Charts (continued)
Use CH▲(or CH▼) to select the
next higher (or lower) channel.
Press MUTE once to turn the sound
off or on.
In the DVD mode, press REPEAT
once to replay a selected chapter
(after pressing TITLE - see below).
Use VOL▲(or VOL▼) to raise (or
lower) the sound volume.
Use SLEEP to set the sleep timer on
a selected device if equipped with
this feature.
Use ANGLE to perform the angle
function on your DVD player.
Use AUDIO to select an alternate
audio channel (e.g., Spanish), if
available on your cable/satellite
service or DVD.
Press TITLE once to display (or turn
off) a DVD’s title information (e.g.,
chapters, settings, etc.) if available.
In the DVD mode, press ZOOM once
to zoom in on (or out of) a viewed
picture, if the function is available
on your DVD device.
Press SUBTITLE/CC once to display
(or turn off) subtitles or closed
captions, if available on your DVD
or cable/satellite service.
Use REW,PLAY,FWD,F.REW,PAUSE,
F.FWD,orSTOP to control your VCR,
PVR, DVD player, or VOD (Video
On Demand) if available on
your cable/satellite service.
Press REC twice to record a PVR or
VCR program.
Use SET for all programming
sequences.
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Device Table
NOTE: Please refer to the table below when performing the
instructions in “Programming Device Control” on page 9.
After programming, the One For All DVD Expert
Universal Remote Control will be able to control the
following types of devices:
DEVICE KEY CONTROLS THESE TYPES OF DEVICES
DVD Players, TV/DVD Player Combos,VCRs,
TV/VCR Combos,VCR/DVD Player Combos,
Home-Theater-In-A-Box devices, or
PVR/DVRs (Personal or Digital Video
Recorders)
Audio Amplifiers or Receivers; also use for
second VCR or DVD player (see page 14,
Re-Assigning Device Keys ).
Cable Boxes (Converters), Satellite Receivers,
or Satellite/PVR Combos
Te l e v i s i o ns
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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 AAA 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 DVD Expert Universal Remote Control
is preprogrammed at the factory to operate an RCA TV,
a Toshiba DVD player, a Motorola cable box, and a
Pioneer audio receiver/amplifier. To control devices other
than the default brands, perform the following steps;
otherwise skip this section:
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., DVD/VCR,AUX,CBL/SAT,orTV).
NOTE: To program control of a DVD device,
VCR, PVR (or DVR), VCR/DVD Combo, or
Home-Theater-In-A-Box device, press
DVD/VCR once.
NOTE: To program control of an Audio
Amplifier or Receiver, press AUX once.
NOTE: To program control of a Cable Box,
Satellite Receiver, or a Satellite Receiver/PVR
(or DVR) Combo, press CBL/SAT once.
NOTE: To program control of a TV/VCR Combo,
press DVD/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/VCR once. After program-
ming,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 18) 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.
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PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
(continued)
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
(starting on the previous page), trying
each code for your brand until you find
one that works.If it still doesn’t work, try
Searching For Your Code below.
NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER
key, press the (Play) key.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 (starting on the
previous page) for each device you want to
control. For future reference, write down
each working device code in the following
boxes:
DVD/VCR Code:
Device Type:____________________
AUX Code:
Device Type:____________________
CBL/SAT Code:
Device Type:____________________
TV Code:
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE
If your device does not respond to the remote control
after trying all codes listed for your brand, or if your
brand is not listed at all, try searching for your code.
NOTE: Before performing a code search for a CD or DVD player
or a VCR, turn on the device and insert the required media.
For example, to search for a code for your TV:
1. On the remote control, press TV once.
2. Press and hold SET until the LED (red light)
blinks twice, then release SET.
3. Enter 9- 9- 1.TheLED will blink twice.
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