Radio Shack 3-in-One Pocket Remote User manual

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Cat. No. 15-1930
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, or cable con-
verter. Unlike some universal remote controls, your
remote control is preprogrammed with the most com-
monly 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, or cable con-
verter’s remote controls you want to replace (by en-
tering 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.
Glow-in-the-Dark Ke
y
s — some of the remote con-
trol’s keys glow so you can see them even in a dimly
lit room.
Hand
y
Reference Label — provides a convenient
place for you to write down the manufacturers’ codes
for your devices.
Convenient Ke
y
pad Desi
g
n— each key is posi-
tioned for easy operation.
Toll Free Support — you can get expert help for
your remote control by calling 1-888-533-7135.
Note: You need two AAA batteries (not supplied) to
power your 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control.
©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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CONTENTS
How the 3-in-One Works .................................... 4
Preparation .......................................................... 5
Installing Batteries ........................................... 5
Device Types .................................................. 6
Setting Up Your Remote Control ..................... 6
Operation ............................................................. 8
Punch-Through ............................................... 8
Turning Punch-Through Off/On ............... 9
If You Have Problems ....................................... 10
Manual Code Search .................................... 10
Troubleshooting ............................................ 11
Manufacturers’ Codes ...................................... 12
Cable Converters .......................................... 12
Televisions .................................................... 14
TV/VCR Combinations .................................. 21
VCRs ............................................................. 22
Care and Maintenance ...................................... 30
Specifications ................................................... 31
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HOW THE 3-IN-ONE WORKS
Your RadioShack 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control
was designed to control the most commonly used
functions on your TV, VCR, 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 PWR 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 sel-
dom-used functions.
Ke
y
Function
PUsed in setting up your
devices.
PWR, CH ,
CH , VOL ,
VOL , M
Operate the same as the cor-
responding keys on your origi-
nal remote control.
VCR, CBL, 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 con-
trol.
REC , PLAY ,
PAUSE ,
REW, STOP,
FF
Control VCR functions and
are used to select options and
navigate in your TV or cable
converter.
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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 alkaline batteries such
as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555.
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 a minute af-
ter 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 com-
partment as indicated 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.
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Cautions:
• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries
can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
• 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 12
and write down the codes for your original
remote controls on the supplied label.
Notes:
• Some manufacturers have several codes
listed. Try each until you find the right one.
See “If You Have Problems” on Page 10 if
you cannot find the correct code.
• If you want to set up your remote control to
control a combination TV/VCR (such as Cat.
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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. Press the device key for the type of remote you
are replacing (TV, VCR, or CBL). The red light
blinks.
3. Hold down Puntil the red light blinks twice, then
enter the 4-digit code using the keys shown
here:
For example, to replace a TV’s remote control
(manufacturer’s code 1433), press TV, hold
down Puntil the red light blinks twice, then
press
CH , CH , VOL , 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 does not blink.
4. Point the remote control at your device and
press
PWR
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 12 for your brand of TV, VCR, cable
converter, or other device.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 for additional devices.
Press To Enter
This Number
CH 1
VOL 2
VOL 3
CH 4
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OPERATION
1. Press the device key for the device you want to
control, then point the remote control at the
device and press PWR to turn the device on.
2. Repeat Step 1 for all other devices you want to
operate.
3. Point the remote control toward the device you
want to control, then press the appropriate
device key and the desired command keys.
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
PWR. To turn off other devices, press the device
key for the device you want to turn off, then
press
PWR.
PUNCH-THROUGH
The punch-through feature lets you alternately con-
trol two different devices without pressing the device
keys for each one. Here’s how it works.
Not all of the 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.
Note: 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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Turning Punch-Through Off/On
If your cable box or VCR has a volume control, you
might want to turn off punch-through so you can use
the cable box’s or VCR’s volume control to control
the sound. To turn off punch-through, hold down P
until the red light blinks twice, then press CH , CH
, and VOL .
If you want to control the volume through your cable
box, press CBL before using the volume control. If
you want to control the volume through your VCR,
press VCR before using the volume control.
To turn punch-through back on, hold down Puntil the
red light blinks twice, then press CH , CH , and
VOL .
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IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
MANUAL CODE SEARCH
If the 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control does not op-
erate your remote-controlled devices when you first
set it up, you might have to manually find the correct
code for your devices. You can try all the codes listed
in “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 12 for the brand
of your device, or you can follow 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, or
CBL).
3. Hold down Puntil the red light blinks twice, then
press CH three times. The red light blinks
twice again.
4. Aim the remote control at the device you want to
operate.
5. Repeatedly press PWR then the device key for
the device until it responds to the command.
6. When the device responds to the command,
press
P
within 5 seconds to save the code.
Note: If you do not press P within 5 seconds,
the remote control does not save the code.
• Because the 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.
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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, 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 keys do not function for your device, you
might be able to find a better device code.
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MANUFACTURERS’ CODES
The following list tells you which 4-digit codes to en-
ter to set up the remote control.
Notes:
• The remote control might not have every com-
mand of your original remote controls.
• Use the supplied label to record the manufactur-
ers’ 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 3332,3334, 3322, 3321,
3313, 3311, 3314, 3342
American 3211
Antronix 3232, 3132
Arbatron 3334, 3122, 3313, 3314
Archer 3232 15-1285
3132 15-1285A
3244 15-1287
Belcor 3212
Cable Star 3212
Cabletenna 3232
Cableview 3232
Century 3244
Citizen 3244
Colour Voice 3223, 3222
Comtronics Eagle 3224, 3211
Contec 3341
Dae Ryung 3321
Eagle 3321
Eastern 3331
Emerson 3244
Everquest 3343
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Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
CABLE CONVERTERS (Continued)
Garrard 3244
GC Electronics 3212, 3132
GE 3233
Gemini 3343, 3243
General Instruments 3334, 3313, 3314, 3122
Goldstar 3224, 3241
Hamlin 3324, 3344, 3221, 3134,
3123
Hitachi 3313
Hytex 3322
Jasco 3244
Jerrold 3334, 3313, 3312, 3314,
3343, 3234, 3122
Memorex 3333
Movie Time 3214, 3133
NSC 3214, 3243, 3133
Oak 3322, 3341
Omega 3343
Optimus 3233 16-548
3233 16-631
Panasonic 3333, 3233, 3242
Paragon 3333
Philips 3223, 3222, 3244
Pioneer 3231, 3241, 3112
Prism 3312, 3311
Pulsar 3333
Quest 3344, 3241
RCA 3233
Realistic 3132 16-1283
Regal 3344, 3134, 3123
Regency 3331
Rembrandt 3313, 3243
Runco 3333
Samsung 3224, 3241
Scientific Atlanta 3323, 3321, 3342, 3121
Seam 3124
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Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
CABLE CONVERTERS (Continued)
Sigma 3341
Signal 3343, 3224
Signature 3313
SL Marx 3224
Sprucer 3233
Starcom 3334, 3343
Stargate 3343, 3224
Starquest 3343
Sylvania 3332
Tandy 3131
Teleview 3224
Texscan 3332
Tocom 3312, 3311
Toshiba 3333
Tusa 3343
TV86 3214
Unika 3232, 3244, 3132
United Artists 3322
United Cable 3334
Universal 3232, 3212, 3244, 3132
U.S. Electronics 3334, 3321, 3342, 3122,
3121
Viewstar 3211, 3214, 3131
Videoway 3333
Zenith 3333, 3213, 3113
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
TELEVISIONS
A-Mark 3332
Abex 3341
Accuscan 3231
Admiral 3244, 3114
Adventura 3232
Aiko 3241
Akai 3342, 3213
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Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
TELEVISIONS (Continued)
Alleron 3432, 3423
Ambassador 3144
Americana 3212, 3122
Anam 3211, 3431
Anam National 3224
AOC 3332, 3321,3342, 3223,
3422
Audiovox 3332, 3431
Bay Crest 3321, 3114
Belcor 3321
Beaumark 3323
Bell & Howell 3334, 3244, 3124
Bradford 3431
Brockwood 3321
Broksonic 3332, 3412, 2332
Candle 3342, 3232, 3213, 3421
Capehart 3223
Carver 3221
CCE 3413
Celebrity 3333
Citizen 3342, 3233, 3232, 3213,
3212, 3241, 3421, 3443
Clairtone 3422
Concerto 3213
Conic 3341
Contec 3112, 3431, 3422
Craig 3431
Crosley 3221
Crown 3233, 3431
Curtis Mathes 3342, 3233, 3212, 3142,
3444
CXC 3431
Daewoo 3321, 3233, 3241, 2333
Daytron 3321, 3213
Dumont 3323, 3321
Electroband 3333, 3422
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Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
TELEVISIONS (Continued)
Electrohome 3122, 3441
Emerson 3321, 3344, 3233,3124,
3112, 3144,
Emerson
(continued) 3433, 3432, 3431, 3434,
3422, 3412, 3443, 3442,
2332
Encor 3341
Envision 3342
Fisher 3124, 3111
Fujitsu 3432
Funai 3142, 3432, 3431
Futuretech 3431
GE 3313, 3311, 3343, 3231,
3234, 3224, 3132, 3141,
3433, 3442, 2333
Gibralter 3323, 3321, 3342
Goldstar 3321, 3342, 3341,3213,
3433
Granada 3131, 3121
Grundy 3432, 3431
Grunpy 3432, 3431
Hallmark 3433
Harley Davidson 3333, 3212
Harmon/Kardon 3214
Harvard 3211, 3431
Hitachi 3341, 3344, 3213, 3131,
3121
Ima 3431
Infinity 3221
Janeil 3232
JBL 3221
JCB 3333
JVC 3222, 3434
Kamp 3321, 3342, 3112
Kawasho 3112
KaypanI 3223
Kenwood 3321, 3342
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Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
TELEVISIONS (Continued)
KLH 3211, 3431
Kloss Novabeam 3312, 3214
Kloss 3312, 3232, 3214
KMC 3341
KTV 3342, 3233, 3431, 3423,
3422, 3413, 3443
Lloyds 3432, 3431, 3412
Logik 3334
Luxman 3213
LXI 3231, 3221, 3124, 3113,
3433
Magnasonic 3221, 3244, 3113, 3432
Magnavox 3342, 3221, 3133, 3421,
3424
Majestic 3334
Marantz 3342, 3221
Matsui 3413
Megatron 3332, 3131, 3433
MEI 3422
Memorex 3342 16-254
3321 16-263
3433 16-280
MGA 3342, 3122, 3433
Midland 3323, 3233, 3231, 3234,
3132, 3341
Minutz 3313, 3311
Mitsubishi 3321, 3122, 3433
Motorola 3224, 3244
MTC 3321, 3342, 3213, 3212,
3422
Memorex 3342 16-254
3433 16-280
Multitech 3431, 3413
NAD 3113, 3143, 3433
NEC 3321, 3342, 3213
Nikko 3241, 3433
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Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
TELEVISIONS (Continued)
NTC 3241
Okron 3321
Onwa 3431
Optimus 3124 13-1283
3411 16-422
3411 16-548
3411 16-631
3143 31-3031
3143 31-3033
3143 31-3038
Optonica 3244, 3114
Orion 3412, 2332
Oritron 3332, 3431
Panasonic 3234, 3221, 3224, 3411
PCE 3212, 3113
Penney 3332, 3322, 3321, 3313,
3311, 3342, 3341, 3233,
3231, 3234, 3212, 3132,
3123, 3113, 3432
Performance 3333
Philco 3321, 3342, 3221, 3133
Philips 3221, 3133
Pilot 3321, 3342, 3233
Pioneer 3344, 3143
Portland 3321, 3233, 3241
Priceclub 3212
Prism 3234
Proscan 3231
Proton 3332, 3223, 3433
Pulsar 3323
Pulser 3321
Quasar 3234, 3224, 3411
RadioShack 3341 16-230
3114 16-232
3114 16-233
3233 16-234
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Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
TELEVISIONS (Continued)
RadioShack
(continued) 3114 16-236
3431 16-246A
3114 16-250
3114 16-251
3431 16-252
3431 16-253
3342 16-255
3342, 3433 16-256
3114 16-260
3431 16-262
3342 16-265
3342, 3433 16-268
3113 16-288
3433 16-289
3431 16-292
RCA 3322, 3321, 3343, 3231,
3242, 3244, 3132, 3141,
3414
Realistic 3341 16-230
3114 16-232
3114 16-233
3233 16-234
3114 16-235
3114 16-235A
3114 16-236
3114 16-251
3431 16-252
3431 16-253
3431 16-262
3124 16-299
Rhapsody 3423, 3422
Runco 3323, 3342
Sampo 3341, 3233, 3223
Samsung 3321, 3342,3341, 3213,
3212, 3433
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Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
TELEVISIONS (Continued)
Samsux 3233
Sansui 3342, 3212, 3114
Sanyo 3134, 3124, 3111
Scimitsu 3321
Scotch 3433
Scott 3321, 3433, 3431, 3412
Sears 3231, 3221, 3213, 3134,
3123, 3124, 3113, 3111,
3142, 3433, 3432
Sharp 3233, 3244, 3114
Shogun 3321
Signature 2000 3334, 3244
Simpson 3421, 3424
Sony 3333, 3331, 3243
Soundesign 3433, 3432, 3431, 3421
Spectricon 3332
Squareview 3142
SSS 3321, 3431
Starlite 3431
Supre-Macy 3232
Supreme 3333
Sylvania 3221, 3133, 33142
Symphonic 3142
Tatung 3332, 3224
Technics 3234, 3411
Technol Ace 3432
Techwood 3332, 3234, 3213
Teknika 3334, 3321, 3233, 3221,
3233, 3212, 3241, 3122,
3432, 3431, 3421
Thomas 3213, 3433
TMK 3213, 3144, 3433
Toshiba 3212, 3123, 3113
Tosonic 3422
Totevision 3233
Truetone 3234, 3224, 3411
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