Radio Shack 15-1990 User manual

Cat. No. 15-1990
OWNER’S MANUAL
3-in-One Pocket Remote Control
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control
can replace up to three infrared remote controls.
You can use it to control your TV, VCR, TV/VCR
combination, and cable converter.
Unlike some universal remote controls, the 3-in-One
is preprogrammed with the most commonly used
commands and does not have to learn its commands
from the original remote controls. All you have to do
is tell it which TV, VCR, TV/VCR combination, or ca-
ble converter’s remote controls you want to replace
(by entering 4-digit codes).
This manual includes a list of many manufacturers’
4-digit codes for TVs, VCRs, and cable converters.
Your remote control’s features include:
Powerful Infrared Beam — so you can operate your
remote-controlled devices from a greater distance
than with many of the original remote controls.
Handy Reference Label — provides a convenient
place for you to write down the manufacturers’ codes
for your devices.
Convenient Keypad Design — each key is posi-
tioned for easy operation.
Toll Free Support — you can get expert help for
your remote control by calling 1-888-284-8735.
Note: You need two AAA batteries (not supplied) to
power your 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control.
©1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Plug ’n Power and RadioShack are registered trademarks
used by Tandy Corporation.
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CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................. 4
Preparation ................................................................... 5
Installing Batteries ................................................... 5
Device Types ........................................................... 6
Setting Up Your Remote Control .............................. 6
To Operate your TV/VCR Combination .................... 8
Operation ...................................................................... 9
Punch-Through ........................................................ 9
Turning Punch-Through Off/On ..................... 10
Manufacturers’ Codes ............................................... 11
Cable Converters ................................................... 11
Televisions ............................................................. 13
VCRs ..................................................................... 19
TV/VCR Combinations .......................................... 25
If You Have Problems ................................................. 27
Manual Code Search ............................................. 27
Determining the 4-Digit Code ........................ 28
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 29
Care ............................................................................. 30
Specifications ............................................................ 31
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INTRODUCTION
Your RadioShack 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control
was designed to control the most commonly used
functions on your TV, VCR, TV/VCR combination,
and cable converter.
When you set up the remote control, its command
keys work like the keys on your original remote con-
trols. For example, the remote control’s POWER key
works like a key on your original remote control
which might be labeled POWER ON/OFF.
Notes:
• Whenever you use REC on the remote con-
trol, you must press it twice. This safety feature
helps you avoid accidentally recording over
tapes.
• The remote control might not be able to dupli-
cate some of your original remote control’s
seldom-used functions.
Key Function
PUsed in setting up your devices.
POWER, CH +,
CH –, VOL +,
VOL –, MUTE
Operate the same as the corre-
sponding keys on your original
remote control.
CBL, VCR, TV Used when you set up the remote
control to replace your original
remote controls. Also used during
normal operation to tell the
remote control which device you
want to control.
REW , STOP
, FFWD ,
REC , PLAY ,
PAUSE
Control VCR functions.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your remote control requires two AAA batteries (not
supplied) for power. For the best performance and
longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline
batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different
types of batteries.
• Do not press any of the remote control’s keys
while installing batteries.
Note: The remote control’s built-in memory backup
saves any programmed codes for about 10 minutes
after the batteries have been removed. We recom-
mend you have fresh batteries ready to install as
soon as you remove the old ones.
1. Press the battery compartment cover’s tab and
lift off the cover.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment as indi-
cated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside.
3. Replace the cover.
When the remote control’s range decreases or it
stops operating properly, replace the batteries.
Caution: Always remove old or weak batteries. Bat-
teries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
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Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Note: Do not place objects on top of the remote con-
trol after you have installed the batteries. This can
press keys for an extended period of time and reduce
battery life.
DEVICE TYPES
You can use the remote control’s device keys to con-
trol the following general types of devices:
TV — TVs
VCR — VCRs and TV/VCR combinations
CBL — Cable converters
SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE
CONTROL
1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 11 and
write down the codes for your brand of device on
the 3-in-One’s label.
Note: Some manufacturers have several codes
listed. Try each until you find the right one. See
“If You Have Problems” on Page 27 if you cannot
find the correct code.
2. Press the device key for the type of remote you
are replacing (TV, VCR, or CBL). The red light
blinks.
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3. Hold down Puntil the red light blinks twice, then
enter the 4-digit code you wrote down in Step 1
using these keys:
For example, to replace a TV’s remote control
(manufacturer’s code 1432), press TV, hold
down
Puntil the red light blinks twice, then press
VOL +, CH –, CH +, and VOL –.
When the red light blinks twice, the remote con-
trol has accepted the code.
Note: If the code you entered is invalid, the red
light blinks.
4. Point the remote control at your device and
press POWER.Your device should turn off (or
on, if it was off).
If the remote does not operate your device, try
the other codes listed in “Manufacturers’ Codes”
on Page 11 for your brand of TV, VCR, TV/VCR
combination, or cable converter.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 for additional devices.
Press To Enter This Number
VOL + 1
VOL – 2
CH + 3
CH – 4
MUTE 5
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TO OPERATE YOUR TV/VCR
COMBINATION
1. Locate the codes for your TV/VCR combination
in “TV/VCR Combinations” on Page 25 and
write down the codes for your brand of device on
the 3-in-One’s label.
2. Press VCR. The red light blinks.
3. Hold down Puntil the red light blinks twice, then
enter the 4-digit code you wrote down in Step 1
using these keys:
When the red light blinks twice, the remote con-
trol has accepted the code.
Note: If the code you entered is invalid, the red
light blinks.
4. Point the remote control at your TV/VCR combi-
nation and press POWER. Your device should
turn off (or on, if it was off).
If the remote does not operate your device, try
the other codes listed in “TV/VCR Combina-
tions” on Page 25 for your TV/VCR combination.
Note: Some TV/VCR combinations require a
second code to control volume. If you cannot
get the volume to work, use the TV code listed
in “TV VCR Combinations.” If no TV code is
listed, follow the instructions in “Punch-Through”
on Page 9 to control volume.
Press To Enter This Number
VOL + 1
VOL – 2
CH + 3
CH – 4
MUTE 5
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OPERATION
1. Press the device key for the device you want to
control.
2. Point the remote control toward the device you
want to control, then press the desired com-
mand keys.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all other devices you
want to operate.
Note: The command keys on the remote control
work the same as the keys on the original
remote control; however, the labeling might dif-
fer slightly.
4. To turn off the last device you selected, press
POWER. To turn off other devices, press the
device key for the device you want to turn off,
then press POWER.
PUNCH-THROUGH
The punch-through feature lets you alternately con-
trol two different devices without pressing the device
keys for each one.
A TV is often the only device that uses the volume
keys. Punch-through allows you to control the TV’s
volume while the 3-in-One is in any device mode.
With punch-through on, if you press VCR and use
your volume keys, the 3-in-One will control the TV’s
volume instead of the VCR’s volume.
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Turning Punch-Through Off/On
If your cable converter or VCR has a volume control,
you might want to turn off punch-through so you can
use the cable converter or VCR’s volume control to
adjust the sound. To turn off punch-through, hold
down Puntil the red light blinks twice, then press
MUTE, MUTE, and CH –. The red light blinks four
times.
Now, when you want to control the volume through
your cable converter, press CBL before using the vol-
ume controls. If you want to control the volume
through your VCR, press VCR before using the vol-
ume controls.
To turn punch-through back on, hold down Puntil the
red light blinks twice, then press MUTE, MUTE, and
CH –. The red light blinks twice.
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MANUFACTURERS’ CODES
The following list tells you which 4-digit codes to en-
ter to set up the remote control to operate your:
• Cable Converter (see below)
• Television (see Page 13)
• VCR (see Page 19)
• TV/VCR Combination (see Page 25)
Notes:
• The remote control might not have every com-
mand of your original remote controls.
• Use the the 3-in-One’s label to record the manu-
facturers’ codes for your remote-controlled
devices.
• A key on the remote control that has the same
name as a key on your original remote control
might have a slightly different function.
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
Cable Converters
ABC 1114, 1131, 1143,
1212, 1124, 1134,
1142
Allegro 3232, 1133
Antronix 1223, 4144
Archer 3232 15-1287
1223 15-1285
4144 16-1283
1234 15-1288
Bell & Howell 1143
Cabletenna 1223
Cableview 1223
Century 3232
Citizen 3232, 1133
Comtronics 1331
Contec 1214
Eastern 1113
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Emerson 1234
Everquest 1144, 1331
Focus 1211
GC Electronics 4144
Garrard 3232
Gemini 1144
General Instrument 1213, 1123, 1134,
1241
GoldStar 3211, 1331
Goodmind 1234
Hamlin 1221, 1122, 1132,
1313
Hitachi 1134
Hytex 1124
Jasco 1144, 3232, 1133
Jerrold 1114, 1141, 1213,
1123, 1143, 1144,
1134, 1241
Memorex 1111
Movie Time 1444
NSC 1444
Oak 1214, 1124
Optimus 1222
Panasonic 1111, 2334, 1222
Paragon 1111
Philips 3232
Pioneer 3211, 1233
Popular Mechanics 1211
Pulsar 1111
Quasar 1111
RCA 1222
RadioShack 1144, 1133, 1234,
1242
Realistic 4144 16-1283, 15-1285A
Recoton 1211
Regal 1221, 1122
Regency 1113
Rembrandt 1134
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
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Runco 1111
SL Marx 1331
Samsung 3211, 1331
Scientific Atlanta 1131, 1224, 1212
Signal 1144, 1331
Signature 1134
Sprucer 1222
Starcom 1114, 1144
Stargate 1144, 1331, 1234
Starquest 1144
TV86 1444
Teleview 1331
Tocom 1141, 1142
Toshiba 1111
Tusa 1144
Unika 3232, 1223, 4144
United Artists 1124
Universal 3232, 1223, 3444,
4144
Viewstar 1444
Zenith 1111, 1231
Zentek 1211
Televisions
A-Mark 1114
AOC 1243, 1214, 1114
Abex 1311
Admiral 2242
Adventura 1343
Aiko 2241
Akai 1243
Alaron 3414
Ambassador 3412
Ampro 1134
Anam 3421
Anam National 1424
Archer 1114
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Audiovox 1121, 3421, 1114,
2241, 1131
Baysonic 3421
Belcor 1214
Bell & Howell 3233, 1211
Bradford 3421
Brockwood 1214
Broksonic 4341, 1122, 1114
CXC 3421
Candle 1243, 1431, 1343
Carnivale 1243
Carver 1423
Celebrity 1111
Cineral 1121, 2241
Citizen 1441, 1243, 1431,
1324, 1343, 2241,
1112
Concerto 1431
Contec 3421
Craig 3421
Crosley 1423
Crown 3421, 1324
Curtis Mathes 1344, 1423, 3233,
1414, 1121, 2242,
1441, 1243, 3212,
1431, 1211, 1324,
3323, 1123
Daewoo 1121, 1214, 1324,
2241, 1131, 1132
Daytron 1214
Denon 3212
Dumont 1212, 1214
Dwin 1133, 1141
Electroband 1111
Emerson 3233, 4341, 1122,
3421, 1113, 3413,
1214, 3414, 1324,
3412, 1112, 1131,
1132
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
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Envision 1243
Fisher 3233, 3244
Fujitsu 3414
Funai 3414, 3334
Futuretech 3421
GE 1344, 1414, 1121,
2242, 1113, 3413,
1222, 1424, 3124
Gibralter 1212, 1243, 1214
GoldStar 1243, 1214, 1431,
1311
Gradiente 1422, 1431
Grunpy 3421, 3414
Hallmark 3413
Harley Davidson 3414
Harman/Kardon 1423
Harvard 3421
Hitachi 3212, 1431, 1311,
3224
Infinity 1423
Inteq 1212
JBL 1423
JCB 1111
JVC 1422
Janeil 1343
KEC 3421
KTV 3421, 1243, 1324,
1112
Kenwood 1243, 1214
Kloss 1343
LG 1431
LXI 1344, 1423, 3233,
3241, 3413
Logik 1211
Luxman 1431
MGA 3223, 1243, 3413,
1214
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
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MTC 1441, 1243, 1214,
1431
Magnavox 1423, 1243, 3414,
3434
Majestic 1211
Marantz 1423, 1243
Matsushita 4433
Megatron 3413, 3212, 1114
Memorex 3233, 4433, 3223,
1431, 1211
Midland 1344, 1212, 1414,
1324, 1311, 3124
Minutz 1222
Mitsubishi 2242, 3223, 3413,
1214
Motorola 2242, 1424
Multitech 3421
NAD 3241, 3413, 3323
NEC 1243, 1214, 1431
NTC 2241
Nikko 1243, 3413, 2241
Noshi 1213
Onwa 3421
Optimus 3233 13-1283
4433
3323 31-3031, 31-3033,
31-3038, 31-3040
Optonica 2242, 3322
Orion 4341, 1122, 3414
Panasonic 1414, 4433, 1424
Penney 1344, 3241, 1414,
1441, 1243, 3413,
1222, 1214, 1213,
1431, 1324, 1114,
1311, 3124
Philco 1423, 1122, 1243,
3212, 1214
Philips 1423
Pilot 1243, 1214, 1324
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Pioneer 3323
Portland 1214, 1324, 2241
Prism 1414
Proscan 1344
Proton 3413, 1114, 1123
Pulsar 1212, 1214
Quasar 1414, 4433, 3322,
1424
RCA 1344, 1414, 2242,
1214, 1213, 2233,
3124
RadioShack 1344, 3233, 1214,
1324
3322 16-232, 16-233,
16-236, 16-250,
16-260
3421 16-252, 16-253,
16-262, 16-292
1243 16-254, 16-255,
16-256, 16-265
3413 16-256, 16-263,
16-268, 16-280,
16-289
1431 16-288
1311 16-230, 16-232,
16-233, 16-236,
16-250, 16-260
Realistic 3233 16-229, 16-261,
16-299
3322 16-232, 16-233,
16-236, 16-250,
16-260
3421, 1243, 3413,
1214, 1324, 1311
1431 16-288
Runco 1212, 1243, 1124
SSS 3421, 1214
Sampo 1243, 1324, 1311
Samsung 1441, 1243, 3413,
1214, 1431, 1311
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Samsux 1324
Sansei 1121
Sansui 1122
Sanyo 3233, 3244
Scimitsu 1214
Scotch 3413
Scott 4341, 3421, 3413,
1214, 3414
Sears 1344, 1423, 3233,
3241, 3413, 3414,
1431, 3244, 3334
Semivox 3421
Semp 3241
Sharp 2242, 3322, 1324
Shogun 1214
Signature 1211
Simpson 3434
Sony 1111
Soundesign 3421, 3413, 3414
Spectricon 1114
Squareview 3334
Starlite 3421
Supre-Macy 1343
Supreme 1111
Sylvania 1423, 1243
Symphonic 3334
TMK 3413, 1431, 3412
Tandy 2242
Tatung 1424, 1114
Technics 1414, 4433
Technol Ace 3414
Techwood 1414, 1431, 1114
Teknika 1423, 3421, 3223,
1441, 1214, 3414,
1431, 1211, 1324,
2241
Telefunken 1431
Toshiba 3233, 3241, 1441
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Totevision 1324
Vector Research 1243
Victor 1422
Vidikron 1423
Vidtech 3413, 1214
Viking 1343
Wards 1423, 3322, 1243,
3413, 1222, 1214,
3414, 1431, 1211
White Westinghouse 1131, 1132
Yamaha 1243, 1214
Zenith 1212, 1211, 2241
Zonda 1114VCRs
Admiral 1411
Adventura 1111
Aiko 1122
Aiwa 1322, 1111, 1132
Akai 1332, 1442, 2333
American High 1314
Asha 4411
Audiovox 1322
Beaumark 4411
Bell & Howell 2331
Broksonic 3431, 2432, 4212,
1113, 1141
CCE 2131, 1122
Calix 1322
Canon 1314
Capehart 1221
Carver 2212
Cineral 1122
Citizen 1322, 1122
Colt 2131
Craig 1322, 1344, 4411,
2131, 1121
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Curtis Mathes 1441, 1314, 1332,
3313
Cybernex 4411
Daewoo 1342, 1122, 1221,
1144
Daytron 1221
Denon 1333
Dynatech 1111
Electrohome 1322
Electrophonic 1322
Emerex 1311
Emerson 1322, 3431, 1111,
2432, 1334, 4212,
1113, 1122, 1442,
4211, 4221, 1141,
1144
Fisher 1344, 2331, 1423,
2113
Fuji 1314, 1312
Funai 1111
GE 1441, 1314, 1411,
4411, 4133
Garrard 1111
Go Video 1133, 1143
GoldStar 1322, 1323
Gradiente 1111, 1131
HI-Q 1344
Harley Davidson 1111
Harman/Kardon 2212, 1323
Harwood 2131
Headquarter 1343
Hitachi 1111, 1333, 1332,
2332
JVC 2114, 1332, 1131
Jensen 1332
KEC 1322, 1122
KLH 2131
Kenwood 2114, 1332, 1323
Kodak 1314, 1322
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
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