Radio Shack 6-in-1 Remote Control User manual

Cat. No. 15-1923
OWNER’S MANUAL
6-in-1 Remote Control
with Lighted Keypad
Plug ’n PowerCompatible
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack 6-in-1 Remote Control can re-
place up to six infrared remote controls. You can
use it to control your TV, VCR, cable box, satellite
receiver, and even lights and appliances with
Plug ’n Power modules (not included).
The 6-in-1 remote is preprogrammed. All you
have to do is tell it which TV, VCR, or other com-
ponents’ remote controls you want to replace (by
entering 3-digit codes). This lets you operate
most of the same functions as the original re-
motes.
This manual includes a list of many manufactur-
ers’ 3-digit codes for TVs, VCRs, cable convert-
ers, CD players, satellite receivers, and other
popular remote-controlled devices.
The 6-in-1 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.
Li
g
hted Ke
y
pad — lights up so you can see the
keys even in a dark or dimly lit room.
Timer — lets you set the 6-in-1 to turn off your TV
after 60 minutes.
Plu
g
’n Power Functions — allow you to oper-
ate Plug ’n Power modules with your 6-in-1 re-
mote and an optional IR command console (Ra-
dioShack Unlimited No. 10037703) or Plug ’n
Power Wireless Remote Control System (Ra-
dioShack Cat. No. 61-2676).
©1997, 1998 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Plug ’n Power and RadioShack are registered trademarks
used by Tandy Corporation.
X-10 is a registered trademark of X-10 (USA) Inc.
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Convenient Keypad Design — each key is posi-
tioned for easy operation.
Toll Free Support — you can get expert help for
your 6-in-1 Remote Control by calling 1-800-989-
4706.
Note: You need four AAA batteries (not supplied)
to power your 6-in-1 Remote Control.
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CONTENTS
How the 6-in-1 Works ..................................... 5
Preparation ..................................................... 7
Installing Batteries ...................................... 7
Lighting the Keys ........................................ 8
Device Types .............................................. 8
Setting Up Your 6-in-1 ................................ 9
Using Two or More Similar Devices .. 10
Operation ...................................................... 11
Punch-Through ......................................... 11
Using the 6-in-1’s Timer ........................... 12
Plug ’n Power Functions ........................... 12
Entering a Plug ’n Power
House Code ...................................... 13
Controlling Lights and Appliances
Using an IR Command Console ....... 13
Controlling Lights and Appliances
Using a Control Center Module ......... 15
Setting a Plug ’n Power Timer .......... 16
If You Have Problems .................................. 18
Manual Code Search ................................ 18
Determining the 3-Digit Code ............ 19
Troubleshooting ........................................ 20
Manufacturers’ Codes ................................. 21
Audio Amplifiers ....................................... 21
Audio Receivers ....................................... 21
Audio Systems ......................................... 21
Cable Converters ..................................... 21
Cassette Player ........................................ 23
CD Players ............................................... 23
Direct-to-Home Satellite Receivers .......... 26
Home Automation ..................................... 26
Laser Disc Players ................................... 26
Satellite Receivers .................................... 26
Televisions ................................................ 27
TV/VCR Combinations ............................. 34
VCRs ........................................................ 34
Care and Maintenance ................................. 41
Specifications ............................................... 42
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HOW THE 6-IN-1 WORKS
Your RadioShack 6-in-1 Remote Control was de-
signed to control the most commonly used func-
tions on your TV, VCR, cable converter, CD
player, satellite receiver, audio equipment, and
Plug ’n Power devices.
When you set up the 6-in-1 Remote Control, its
command keys work like the keys on your original
remote controls. For example, the 6-in-1 Remote
Control’s POWER (All Lts On) key works like a key
on your original remote control which might be la-
beled POWER ON/OFF.
Ke
y
Function
SET UP Used in setting up your
devices.
Lights your keypad for use in
dark or dimly lit rooms.
POWER (All Lts
On), digit keys,
CHANNEL + (On),
CHANNEL –(Off),
VOLUME + (Brt),
VOLUME –(Dim),
LAST, MUTE (All
Off), DISP (D)
Operate the same as the cor-
responding keys on your origi-
nal remote control.
VCR, CBL, TV, SAT,
AUX1, AUX2,
Plug ’n Power
Used when you set up the 6-
in-1 to replace your original
remote controls. Also used
during normal operation to tell
the 6-in-1 which device you
want to control.
SELECT Used for menu selections on
direct-to-home satellite sys-
tems.
GUIDE Displays the main menu on
direct-to-home satellite sys-
tems.
REC, PAUSE,
PLAY, REW,
FF, STOP
Control VCR functions and
are used to select options and
navigate in your Surround
Sound system, satellite sys-
tem, or other similar device.
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Notes:
• Whenever you use REC on the remote con-
trol, you must press it twice. This safety fea-
ture helps you avoid accidentally recording
over tapes.
• The 6-in-1 Remote Control might not be able
to duplicate some of your original remote
control’s seldom-used functions.
Key Function
TIMER (T) Used to set the timer to auto-
matically switch off the TV
after 60 minutes. Or, to turn
on or off a lamp/appliance
module or turn off all modules
after 1 to 99 minutes in the
Plug ’n Power mode.
A.BSwitches between TV and AV
in the TV mode, TV and VCR
in the VCR mode, A and B in
the CBL mode, TV and DSS
in the DSS mode, and DeckA
and Deck B in the audio
mode.
ENT Lets you enter information
into the 6-in-1’s memory.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
You need four AAA batteries to power your re-
mote control. We recommend alkaline batteries,
such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-558.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size
and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
• Do not press any of the 6-in-1’s keys while
installing batteries.
1. Press the battery compart-
ment cover’s tab and lift off
the cover.
2. Install four AAA alkaline bat-
teries as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside the compart-
ment.
3. Replace the cover.
Note: Do not place objects on top of the remote
control after you have installed the batteries. This
can press keys for an extended period of time and
reduce battery life.
When the 6-in-1 Remote Control’s range de-
creases or it stops operating properly, replace the
batteries.
Note: Although the 6-in-1 has a built-in memory
backup, we recommend you have fresh batteries
ready to install as soon as you remove the old
ones.
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LIGHTING THE KEYS
Press to light the keys on the remote for about
5 seconds. If you press a key when the keys are
lit, the keys stay lit for about 5 more seconds.
To turn off the light before it automatically turns
off, press again.
DEVICE TYPES
You can use the 6-in-1 Remote Control’s device
keys to control the following general types of de-
vices:
TV — TVs
CBL — Cable converters, satellite receivers and
video accessories
VCR — VCRs, TV/VCR combinations, laser disc
players, cassette decks and digital audio tape
decks
AUX1/AUX2 — CD players, TVs, laser disc play-
ers, cassette decks, digital audio tape decks, ca-
ble converters, satellite receivers, Plug ’n Power
devices, video accessories, amplifiers, tuners, re-
ceivers, and miscellaneous audio products
Plug ’n Power — Plug ’n Power or X-10 home
automation devices
SAT — standard and direct-to-home satellite re-
ceivers
Note: You can also program AUX1 or AUX2 or an
unused device key to control additional devices
(see “Using Two or More Similar Devices” on
Page 10).
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SETTING UP YOUR 6-IN-1
1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 21
and write down the codes for your original
remote controls.
Notes:
• Some manufacturers have several possi-
ble codes listed. Try each until you find the
correct code. See “If You Have Problems”
on Page 18 if you cannot find the correct
code.
• If you want to set up your 6-in-1 to control
a combination TV/VCR (such as Cat. No.
16-421 or 16-422), you must program the
TV code for the TV functions
and
the VCR
code for the VCR functions.
2. Hold down SET UP until the red light above
turns on.
Note: To exit the set up routine at any time,
press SET UP again. The red light flashes
several times.
3. Press the device key for the type of remote
you are replacing (VCR, CBL, TV, Plug ’n
Power, or SAT.
Note: If you do not press a device key within
about 15 seconds, the red light flashes for
about 3 seconds then turns off. Start again
from Step 2.
4. Enter the 3-digit code.
For example, to replace a TV’s remote con-
trol (manufacturer’s code 185), press:
SET UP –TV – 1– 8 – 5
When the red light turns off, the 6-in-1 has
accepted the code.
Note: If the code you entered is invalid, the
red light flashes for about 3 seconds then
turns off.
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5. Point the 6-in-1 Remote Control at your
device and press POWER (All Lts On) (or
CHANNEL + (On) for some cable boxes). 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 21 for your brand of TV,
VCR, cable converter, or other device.
6. Repeat Steps 2–5 for additional devices.
Using Two or More Similar Devices
If you have two or more similar devices (two
VCRs for example) and you have already pro-
grammed the 6-in-1 to control one of the devices
using that device key, you can program the AUX1
and AUX2 device keys or an unused device key to
control the additional device.
Follow these steps to program AUX1 or AUX2.
1. Repeat Step 1 and 2 under “Setting Up Your
6-in-1” on Page 9.
2. Press AUX1 or AUX2.
3. If you are replacing a CD’s remote control,
skip to Step 4. Otherwise, press the device
key for the type of remote you are replacing
(VCR, CBL, TV, Plu
g
’n Power, or SAT).
Note: If you do not press a device key within
about 15 seconds, the red light flashes for
about 3 seconds then turns off. Start again
from Step 1.
4. Repeat Steps 4–6 under “Setting Up Your 6-
in-1” on Page 9.
To program an unused device key to control an
additional device, choose an unused device key
that controls a similar type of device (see “Device
Types” on Page 8), then program it using the
steps in “Setting Up Your 6-in-1” on Page 9.
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OPERATION
1. Press the device key for the device you want
to control, then point the 6-in-1 at the device
and press POWER (All Lts On) (or CHANNEL
+ (On) for some cable converters) to turn the
device on.
2. Repeat Step 1 for all other devices you want
to operate.
3. Point the 6-in-1 toward the device you want
to control, then press the appropriate device
key and the desired command keys.
Note: The command keys on the 6-in-1 work
the same as the keys on the original remote
control; however, the labeling might differ
slightly.
4. To turn off the last deviceyou selected, press
POWER (All Lts On). To turn off other devices,
press the device key for the device you want
to turn off, then press POWER (All Lts On).
PUNCH-THROUGH
The punch-through feature lets you alternately
control two different devices without pressing the
device keys for each one. Here’s how it works.
Not all of the 6-in-1 Remote Control’s keys are
used by every device. For example, a TV is often
the only device that uses the volume keys. After
you press TV, then press VCR, you can still use
the volume control to control the TV.
Punch-through does not work when you are using
the 6-in-1 to control CD players and Plug ’n Power
devices.
Notes:
• The punch-through feature might not work if
the last two devices you selected have the
same (or similar) features. For example,
most TVs and some cable converters have
channel select keys on their remote controls.
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In this case, you must press the desired
device key before you use the 6-in-1’s CHAN-
NEL + (On) or CHANNEL –(Off) keys.
• If you selected AUX1 or AUX2, you can
punch-through
TV, VCR, or CBL if you have
not programmed AUX1 or AUX2 as a TV,
VCR, or CBL device.
USING THE 6-IN-1’S TIMER
This feature lets you set your 6-in-1 to turn off
your TV after 60 minutes.
1. Press TIMER on the 6-in-1.
2. Within 15 seconds, press ENT on the 6-in-1.
The red light blinks once.
Note: If you do not press ENT within 15 sec-
onds, the red light does not blink. Start again
from Step 1.
3. Leave the 6-in-1 pointing at the TV’s infrared
sensor. Make sure there is nothing blocking
the line of sight between the 6-in-1 and the
TV.
To cancel the timer, hold down TIMER until the red
light blinks once, or press TV then press POWER
(All Lts On).
PLUG ’N POWER FUNCTIONS
The Plug ’n Power feature allows you to control
lights and appliances with an optional IR com-
mand console (RadioShack Unlimited No.
10037703) or Plug ’n Power Wireless Remote
Control System (Cat. No. 61-2676). You also
need Plug ’n Power light modules and appliance
modules (available through your local Ra-
dioShack store) to use this feature.
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Entering a Plug ’n Power House Code
Your Plug ’n Power Wireless Remote Control
System uses a master code called a
house code
(see your IR Command Console’s or Plug ‘n Pow-
er Wireless Remote Control System’s Owner’s
Manual for more information).
1. Press Plug ’n Power on the 6-in-1 Remote
Control.
2. Hold down SET UP on the 6-in-1 until the red
light above turns on.
3. Use the 6-in-1’s number keys to enter the
numbers equivalent to the house code’s let-
ters (1for A, 2for B, 3for C, and so on).
For example, if the house code is C, press 3.
4. Press ENT on the 6-in-1.
When the red light turns off, the 6-in-1 has
accepted the code.
Note: If the code you entered is invalid, the
red light flashes for about 3 seconds then
turns off. Start again from Step 1.
Controlling Lights and Appliances Using
an IR Command Console
Follow these steps to control Plug ’n Power mod-
ules with your 6-in-1 using an IR command con-
sole.
1. Position the IR command console within the
6-in-1’s line of sight.
2. Plug the IR command console’s power cord
into any standard AC outlet.
3. Set the house code dial on top of the IR com-
mand console to the same letter as your
Plug ’n Power modules.
4. Set the selector switch on the IR command
console for the group of modules you want to
control (1–4 or 5–8).
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5. Hold down SET UP on the 6-in-1 until the red
light above turns on.
6. Press Plu
g
’n Power, then enter 0 – 1 – 4 on
the 6-in-1. The red light turns off.
7. Press Plu
g
’n Power on the 6-in-1.
8. To turn on all light and appliance modules set
to the same house code as the IR command
console, press POWER (All Lts On) on the 6-
in-1, or ALL LIGHTS ON on the IR command
console.
To turn off all light and appliance modules set
to the same house code as the IR command
console, press MUTE (All Off) on the 6-in-1,
or ALL UNITS OFF on the IR command con-
sole.
9. To turn specific lights and appliances on or
off using the 6-in-1 Remote Control, press
the digit key (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8) for the
module you want to control. Then press On
or Off (CHANNEL + (On) or CHANNEL –(Off)).
To control specific lights and appliances
directly from the IR command console, set
the console’s selector to the number of the
module you want to control (1–4 or 5–8),
press the button on the console that corre-
sponds to the number of the module you
want to control (1/5, 2/6, 3/7, 4/8), then press
ON on the IR command console.
10. To brighten or dim lights connected to lamp
and appliance modules, press the digit key
for the module you want to control. Then
hold down VOLUME + (Brt) or VOLUME –
(Dim) on the 6-in-1. Release the key when
the desired level of brightness is reached.
Note: You must select the individual light to
brighten or dim even if you used POWER (All
Lts On) on the 6-in-1 to turn on all the lights
at the same time.
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Controlling Lights and Appliances Using
a Control Center Module
Follow these steps to control Plug ’n Power mod-
ules with your 6-in-1 using your Plug ’n Power
Wireless Remote Control System’s control center
module.
1. Plug the control center module’s power cord
into any standard AC outlet.
2. Set the house code dial on top of the control
center module to the same letter as your
Plug ’n Power modules.
3. Set the unit selector switch on the control
center module for the group of modules you
want to control (1–8 or 9–16).
Note: If the 6-in-1’s Plug ’n Power code is
already set to 0 – 1 – 3 (the default), skip
Steps 4 and 5.
4. Hold down SET UP on the 6-in-1 until the red
light above turns on.
5. Press Plug ’n Power then enter 0 – 1 – 3 on
the 6-in-1. The red light turns off.
6. On the 6-in-1, enter the house code that
matches your control center module’s house
code (see Step 3 under “Entering a Plug ’n
Power House Code” on Page 13).
7. To turn on all light and appliance modules set
to the same house code as the control center
module, press POWER (All Lts On) on the 6-
in-1.
To turn off all light and appliance modules set
to the same house code as the control center
module, press MUTE (All Off) on the 6-in-1.
8. To turn specific lights and appliances on or
off, press the digit key (1–16) for the module
you want to control. Then press On or Off
(CHANNEL + (On) or CHANNEL – (Off)).
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9. To brighten or dim lights connected to lamp
and appliance modules, press the digit key
for the module you want to control. Then
hold down VOLUME + (Brt) or VOLUME –
(Dim) on the 6-in-1. Release the key when
the desired level of brightness is reached.
Note: You must select the individual light to
brighten or dim even if you used POWER (All
Lts On) on the 6-in-1 to turn on all the lights
at the same time.
Setting a Plug ’n Power Timer
You can set the 6-in-1 Remote Control to turn on
or off a lamp/appliance module you select or turn
off all modules after a period of 1 to 99 minutes.
This works with an optional IR command console
or Plug ’n Power Wireless Remote Control Sys-
tem.
Note: When you use the 6-in-1 to control all mod-
ules at one time, the only command that works is
All Off.
1. Press Plu
g
’n Power on the 6-in-1.
2. Hold down TIMER on the 6-in-1 until the red
light above stays on.
Note: Skip Step 3 if you are turning all mod-
ules off using the All Off command.
3. To turn on or off a specific module using the
6-in-1 Remote Control, press the digit keys
to enter the module’s device code. The red
light blinks once.
4. Press On (CHANNEL + (On) (to set a module
to turn on), Off (CHANNEL – (Off) (to set a
module to turn off), or MUTE (All Off) (to set
all modules to turn off.
When the red light blinks once, the 6-in-1
has accepted the code.
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Note: If the code you entered is invalid, the
red light flashes for about 3 seconds.
5. Use the 6-in-1’s number keys to enter the
time you want to set. For example, if you
want to enter 15 minutes, press 1–5.
When the red light blinks once, the 6-in-1
has accepted the code.
Note: If the time you entered is invalid, the
red light flashes for about 3 seconds. Start
again from Step 1.
6. Press ENT on the 6-in-1. The red light turns
off.
To cancel the timer, press Plug ’n Power on the
6-in-1, then hold down TIMER until the red light
blinks.
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IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
MANUAL CODE SEARCH
If the 6-in-1 Remote Control does not operate
your remote-controlled devices when you first set
it up, you might have to find the correct code for
your devices. You can try all the codes listed in
“Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 21 for the brand
of your device, or you can follow these steps to
search the 6-in-1’s entire library.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to set
up.
2. Hold down SET UP on the 6-in-1 until the red
light above turns on.
3. Press the corresponding device key on your
6-in-1 Remote Control (TV, VCR, CBL, and so
on). Or, to search all the codes available to
AUX1 or AUX2 to control a device, press
AUX1
or
AUX2 then the corresponding device
key. The red light blinks once.
4. Aim the 6-in-1 Remote Control at the device
you want to operate.
5. Repeatedly press On (
CHANNEL + (On),
PLAY, or POWER (All Lts On) until the
device responds to the command.
6. When the device responds to the command,
press ENT within 5 seconds to save the
code.
Notes:
• If you accidentally overshoot the correct
code, repeatedly press LAST then On
(CHANNEL + (On), PLAY, or POWER (All
Lts On) on the 6-in-1 to move back through
the codes until the device responds to the
command.
• If you do not press ENT within 5 seconds,
the 6-in-1 does not save the code.
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• Because the 6-in-1 Remote Control’s
library has so many codes, this procedure
can take several minutes.
• If your device turns off during the search,
but does not operate after you lock in the
code, begin the search again, pausing
longer between key presses.
If necessary, repeat these steps for each device.
Determining the 3-Digit Code
After you set up your 6-in-1 Remote Control using
manual code search, you can find which 3-digit
code the 6-in-1 Remote Control is set to by follow-
ing these steps.
1. Hold down SET UP until the red light above
turns on.
2. Press the device key you want to get the
manufacturer’s code from. The red light
blinks once then stays on.
3. Press SET UP. The red light blinks once then
stays on.
4. Press 0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9, wait-
ing a few seconds after you press each num-
ber before you press the next one.
If the red light blinks after you press a num-
ber, that number is the first number of your 3-
digit manufacturer’s code.
5. Repeat Step 4 twice to find the second and
third numbers of your 3-digit manufacturer’s
code. After the red light blinks for the third
digit in the code, it turns off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the 6-in-1 Remote Control stops working after
you have successfully tested the control for each
device, or if you are unable to get the remote con-
trol to work at all, check these things:
• Be sure you press the device key for the
device you want to control before you press
any other key.
• Confirm that your remote control devices are
working properly by using the original remote
control or the manual controls.
• Replace the batteries.
• If some of the keys do not function for your
device, you might be able to find a better
device code.
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