Radio Shack Kameleon 4-in-1 User manual

Cat. No. 15-1991
OWNER’S MANUAL
4-in-One Remote Control
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack 4-in-One Remote control
can replace up to four infrared remote controls.
You can use it to control your TV, VCR, TV/
VCR combination, cable converter, CD player
and more.
Unlike some universal remote controls, the 4-
in-One Remote is preprogrammed with the
most commonly used commands, so it does
not have to learn its commands from the origi-
nal remote controls. All you have to do is tell it
which remote controls you want to replace (by
entering 4-digit codes).
This manual includes a list of many manufac-
turers' 4-digit codes for your TVs, VCRs, cable
converters, CD players, and more.
Your remote control's features include:
Powerful Infrared Beam — lets you operate
your remote-controlled devices from a greater
distance than many of the original remote con-
trols.
Large, Easy-to-Use Keypad — with buttons in
the ideal positions for easy operation.
Handy Reference Label — provides a conve-
nient place for you to write down the manufac-
turers' codes for your devices.
Toll Free Support — brings expert help for
your remote control directly to you when you
call 1-888-284-8735.
Note: You need four AAA batteries (not sup-
plied) to power your 4-in-One Remote Control.
©1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark 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 .. 7
Operation .................................................... 8
Converting Device Keys ......................... 8
Punch-Through ...................................... 9
Turning Punch-Through Off /On ...... 9
Channel Scan ...................................... 10
If You Have Problems .............................. 11
Manual Code Search ........................... 11
Determining the 4-Digit Code ....... 12
Troubleshooting .................................... 13
Manufacturer Codes ................................ 14
Cable Converters ................................. 14
CD Players ........................................... 16
Home Automation ................................ 19
Video Accessories ............................... 19
Satellite Receivers ............................... 19
Televisions ............................................ 20
VCRs .................................................... 27
TV/VCR Combinations ......................... 33
Care ........................................................... 35
Specifications .......................................... 36
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INTRODUCTION
Your RadioShack 4-in-One Remote was de-
signed to control the most commonly used
functions on your TV, VCR, TV/VCR combina-
tion, cable converter, and CD player. It might
not be able to duplicate some of your original
remote control's seldom-used functions.
When you set up the remote control, its com-
mand keys work like the keys on your original
remote controls. For example, the remote con-
trol's POWER key works like a key on your orig-
inal remote control that might be labeled
POWER ON/OFF.
Note: Whenever you use REC , you must
press it twice. This helps you avoid accidentally
recording over tapes.
Key Function
PUsed in setting up your devices
POWER, digit
keys, CH +, CH
–, VOL +, VOL –
, MUTE, LAST,
ENTER, TV/
VIDEO
Operate the same as the corre-
sponding keys on your original
remote control.
SCAN Automatically cycles through all of
your TV, VCR, or cable converter
channels.
VCR, CBL, TV,
AUX 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 ,
PLAY ,
FFWD ,
REC , STOP
, PAUSE
Control VCR functions
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your remote control requires four AAA batter-
ies (not supplied) for power. For the best per-
formance 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 differ-
ent 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 recommend you have fresh bat-
teries 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
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
When the remote control's range decreases or
it stops operating, replace the batteries.
Caution: Always remove old or weak batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy
electronic parts.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
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Note: Do not place objects on top of the re-
mote control after you have installed the batter-
ies. This can press keys for an extended period
of time and reduce the battery life.
DEVICE TYPES
You can use the remote control's device keys
to control the following types of devices:
TV — TVs
VCR — VCRs and TV/VCR combinations
CBL — Cable converters, satellite systems
AUX — CD Players, Home Automation
SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE
CONTROL
1. Refer to “Manufacturer Codes” on Page 14
and write down the codes for your brand of
device on the 4-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 11 if you cannot find the correct
code.
2. Press the device key for the type of remote
you are replacing (TV, VCR, CBL, or AUX).
The red light blinks.
3. Hold down Puntil the red light blinks twice,
then enter the 4-digit manufacturer's code.
For example, to replace a Panasonic TV's
remote control (manufacturer's code
0051), press TV, hold down Puntil the red
light blinks twice, then press 0 0 5 1.
When the red light blinks twice, the remote
control has accepted the code.
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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 “Manufacturer
Codes” on Page 14 for your brand of TV,
VCR, cable converter, or CD player.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 for additional devices.
TO OPERATE YOUR TV/VCR
COMBINATION
1. Locate the codes for your TV/VCR combi-
nation in “TV/VCR Combinations” on
Page 33 and write them on the 4-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 manufacturer's code.
When the red light blinks twice again, the
remote control 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
combination 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 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” on
Page 33.
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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
command 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 label-
ing might differ 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.
CONVERTING DEVICE KEYS
You can use the 4-in-One Remote to operate a
second TV or VCR (or other components) for a
total of up to four devices. To do this, you must
first convert an unused device key (TV, VCR,
CBL, AUX) to operate each additional device.
For example, to convert AUX to operate a sec-
ond TV:
1. Hold down Puntil the red light blinks twice.
2. Press 9 9 2. The red light blnks twice.
3. Press TV.
4. Press AUX. The red light blinks twice.
5. Program the converted device key (AUX)
with the code for the second TV. (See
“Setting Up Your Remote Control” on
Page 6.)
Repeat these steps for each key you want to
convert. To convert a key back to its original
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function, repeat Steps 1–2, then press AUX
twice.
PUNCH-THROUGH
The punch-through feature lets you alternately
control two different devices without pressing
the device keys for each one.
A TV is often the only device that uses the vol-
ume keys. Punch-through allows you to control
the TV’s volume while the 4-in-Oneis in any de-
vice mode. With punch-through on, if you press
VCR and use your volume keys, the 4-in-One
will control the TV’s volume instead of the
VCR’s.
Turning Punch-Through Off /On
If your cable converter or VCR has volume con-
trol, you might want to turn off punch-through so
you can use the cable converter’s or VCR's vol-
ume instead of the TV's.
To turn off punch-through, hold down Puntil the
red light blinks twice. Press 9 9 3, then VOL +.
The red light blinks four times.
Now, when you want to control the volume
through your cable converter, press CBL before
using the volume keys. If you want to control
the volume through your VCR, press VCR be-
fore using the volume keys.
To turn punch-through back on, hold down P
until the red light blinks twice. Press 9 9 3, then
the key for the device you want to control all vol-
ume (TV, for example). The red light blinks
twice.
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Now, the device you chose will control volume
whenever you press a volume key.
CHANNEL SCAN
You can use your remote control to scan
through the channels of your TV, VCR, or cable
box.
1. Press the device key for the device with
the channels you want to scan (TV, VCR, or
CBL). The red light blinks.
2. Point your 4-in-One Remote at the device
you want to scan and press SCAN.
The remote control repeatedly scans
through the device's available channels,
stopping on each channel for about 3 sec-
onds.
3. When you see a channel you want to
watch, press any key other than SCAN.
Scanning stops.
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IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
MANUAL CODE SEARCH
If the 4-in-One Remote Control does not oper-
ate your remote-controlled devices when you
first set it up, you might have to manually find
the correct codes for your devices. You can try
all the codes listed in “Manufacturer Codes” on
Page 14 for your brand device, or you can fol-
low these steps to search the remote control's
entire library.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to
set up.
2. Press the corresponding device key (TV,
VCR, CBL, or AUX).
3. Hold down Puntil the red light blinks twice,
then press 9 9 1. The red light blinks twice
again.
4. Aim the remote control at the device you
want to operate.
5. Repeatedly press POWER then the device
key (TV, VCR, CBL, or AUX) until the device
turns off.
6. When the device turns off, press Pwithin
10 seconds to save the code. The red
light blinks twice.
Note: If you do not press Pwithin 10 sec-
onds, the remote control does not save the
code.
• Because the 4-in-One's library has so
many codes, this can take several min-
utes.
• 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.
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If necessary, repeat these steps for each de-
vice.
Note: Some VCRs and CD players do not
have a POWER key on the original remote. If
so, manually turn on the VCR, insert a tape or
CD, and repeat the manual code search using
PLAY instead of POWER. When the device re-
sponds, press P. The red light blinks twice.
Determining the 4-Digit Code
After you set up your remote control using the
manual code search, you can find which 4-digit
code the remote control is set to by following
these steps.
1. Press the device key you want to get the
manufacturer's code from, then hold down
Puntil the red light blinks twice.
2. Press 9 9 0. The red light blinks twice
again.
3. Press 1, then count the number of times
the red light blinks. This is the first digit of
the 4-digit code.
Note: If the red light does not blink, the
digit is a 0.
4. Repeat Step 3 three times to find the sec-
ond, third, and fourth numbers of the 4-
digit manufacturer's code, pressing 2, 3,
and 4respectively for each additional digit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the remote control stops working after you
have successfully tested the control for each
device, or if you are unable to get the remote
control to work at all:
• Be sure you press the device key for the
device you want to control before you
press any other key.
• Confirm that your remote-controlled
devices are working properly by using the
original remote control or the manual con-
trols.
• Replace the batteries.
• If some keys do not function, try a different
device code.
•Call
1-888-284-8735 for technical support.
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MANUFACTURER CODES
The following list tells you which 4-digit codes
to enter to set up the remote control to operate
your:
• Cable Converter (see Page 14)
• CD Player (see Page 16)
• Home Automation (see Page 19)
• Satellite Receiver (see Page 19)
• Television (see Page 20)
• TV/VCR Combination (see Page 33)
• VCR (see Page 27)
• Video Accessory (see Page 19)
Notes:
• The remote control might not have every
command from your original remote con-
trols.
• Use the 4-in-One’s label to record the
manufacturers' 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 differ-
ent function.
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
Cable Converters
ABC 0003, 0008,
0014, 0017,
0007, 0011,
0013
Allegro 0153, 0315
Antronix 0022, 0207
Archer 0153 16-1283
0022 15-1285
0207 16-1283
0798 15-1288
Bell & Howell 0014
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Cabletenna 0022
Cableview 0022
Century 0153
Citizen 0153, 0315
Colour Voice 0025
Comtronics 0040
Contec 0019
Eastern 0002
Emerson 0797
Everquest 0015, 0040
Focus 0400
GC Electronics 0207
Garrard 0153
Gemini 0015
General Instrument 0476, 0276,
0011, 0810
GoldStar 0144, 0040
Goodmind 0797
Hamlin 0020, 0259,
0009, 0034
Hitachi 0011
Hytex 0007
Jasco 0015, 0153,
0315
Jerrold 0003, 0012,
0476, 0276,
0014, 0015,
0011, 0810
Memorex 0000
Movie Time 0063
NSC 0063
Oak 0019, 0007
Optimus 0021
Panasonic 0000, 0107,
0021
Paragon 0000
Philips 0153, 0025
Pioneer 0144, 0533
Popular Mechanics 0400
Pulsar 0000
Quasar 0000
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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RCA 0021
RadioShack 0015, 0315,
0883, 0303
0797 15-1288
Realistic 0207 16-1283, 15-1285A
Recoton 0400
Regal 0020, 0259
Regency 0002
Rembrandt 0011
Runco 0000
SL Marx 0040
Samsung 0144, 0040
Scientific Atlanta 0008, 0477,
0017
Signal 0015, 0040
Signature 0011
Sprucer 0021
Starcom 0003, 0015
Stargate 0015, 0040,
0797
Starquest 0015
TV86 0063
Tandy 0258
Teleview 0040
Tocom 0012, 0013
Toshiba 0000
Tusa 0015
Unika 0153, 0022,
0207
United Artists 0007
Universal 0153, 0022,
0191, 0207
Viewstar 0063, 0258
Zenith 0000, 0525
Zentek 0400
CD Players
ADC 0018
Adcom 0155
Aiwa 0157, 0124
Audio Alchemy 0194
Audio-Technica 0170
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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BSR 0194
Burmester 0420
California Audio Lab 0029
Carrera 0194
Carver 0157, 0179,
0437
DKK 0000
Denon 0003, 0873
Emerson 0305, 0155,
0164, 0469
Fisher 0179, 0174,
0342
GE 0009
Garrard 0420, 0393,
0280
Genexxa 0032, 0305,
0164
Goodmans 0363
Harman/Kardon 0173, 0426
Hitachi 0032, 0155
JVC 0072
Kenwood 0028, 0037,
0190, 0826,
0681
Krell 0157
Kyocera 0018
LXI 0305
Linn 0157
MCS 0029
MTC 0420
Magnavox 0157, 0305
Marantz 0029, 0157,
0180
Mission 0157
NSM 0157
Nikko 0164, 0170,
0174
Onkyo 0101
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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Optimus 0000, 0087,
0280, 0671
0032 31-3042, 42-5041,
42-5044,
0179 13-1248, 14-545,
42-5015, 42-5049
0305 42-5048, 42-5061
0037 13-1251
0420 31-3041, 42-5022,
42-5025, 42-5071
0145 13-1258
0468 42-5045, 42-5060,
42-5062, 42-5063,
42-5064
0175 42-5013
0194 42-5016
0196 42-5019, 42-5032
0342 42-5037
0426 42-5031, 42-5036,
42-5038
0437 42-5023, 42-5024
0536 13-1261, 13-1263
0775 42-5059
Panasonic 0029, 0367,
0752
Parasound 0420, 0194
Philips 0157
Pioneer 0032, 0305,
0468, 0244
Proton 0157
QED 0157
Quasar 0029
RadioShack 0145 13-1259
RCA 0179, 0305,
0053, 0009,
0155, 0764
Realistic 0179 42-5014
0420 42-5022
0155 42-5004, 42-5007
0164
0175 42-5010
0180 42-5020
0452, 0453
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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Rotel 0157, 0420
SAE 0157
STS 0018
Sansui 0157, 0305
Sanyo 0179, 0087
Scott 0305, 0155,
0164
Sears 0305
Sharp 0037, 0180
Sherwood 0114, 0180,
0196, 0426
Sony 0000, 0185,
0490, 0604,
0605
Staron 0398
Tascam 0420
Teac 0420, 0393,
0174, 0180
Technics 0029
Vector Research 0194
Victor 0072
Wards 0157, 0053
Yamaha 0036, 0170,
0187
Yorx 0461
Home Automation
GE 0240
One For All 0167
RadioShack 0240
Security System 0167
Universal X10 0167
X10 0167
Video Accessories
Archer 0160
GC Electronics 0160
Jebsee 0160
RadioShack 0160
Satellite Receivers
AlphaStar 0772
Chaparral 0216
Echostar 0775
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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Expressvu 0775
General Instrument 0627, 0361,
0869
HTS 0775
Hitachi 0819
Hughes Network Sys-
tems 0749
JVC 0775
Jerrold 0627, 0361
Magnavox “0724, 0722
Memorex 0724
Next Level 0869
Optimus 0724 16-2575
Panasonic 0701
Philips 0724, 0722
Primestar 0627, 0361
RCA 0566 16-2530, 16-2531,
16-2539
0143, 0855,
0392
Sony 0639 16-2545
Star Choice 0869
Toshiba 0790
Uniden 0722
Zenith 0856
Televisions
A-Mark 0003
AOC 0030, 0019,
0003, 0185
Abex 0032
Admiral 0093
Adventura 0046
Aiko 0092
Akai 0030
Alaron 0179
Ambassador 0177
Ampro 0751
Anam 0180
Anam National 0055
Archer 0003
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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