Radio Shack Easy Remote User manual

Cat. No. 15-1916B
OWNER’S MANUAL
3 in 1 Easy Remote
Please read before using this equipment.
MUTE LAST
VOL CHAN
S
PPWR
TV VCR CBL
3IN 1
EASY REMOTE
REWIND PLAY FAST F
RECORD STOP PAUSE
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INTRODUCTION
Your RadioShack 3 in 1 Easy Remote can re-
place up to three standard infrared remote con-
trols.
Unlike some universal remote controls, the 3 in 1
is
preprogrammed
and does not have to learn its
commands from the original remote controls. All
you have to do is tell the 3 in 1 which remote con-
trols you want it to replace.
After you’ve entered the manufacturers’ codes for
your original remotes, the 3 in 1 is automatically
ready to operate most of the same functions as
the original remotes. (This manual includes a list
of manufacturers’ codes for TVs, VCRs, and ca-
ble converters.)
Your 3 in 1 remote has these features:
Replaces Other Remotes — lets you replace up
to three remote controls with one easy-to-use re-
mote control.
Powerful Infrared Beam — in many cases, lets
you operate your remote-controlled devices from
a greater distance than with the original remote
controls.
Convenient Ke
y
pad Desi
g
n— places each
control key in the best position for easy operation.
Hand
y
Reference Label — provides a conve-
nient place for you to write down the manufactur-
ers’ codes.
Toll Free Support — you can get expert help for
your 3 in 1 by calling 1-800-955-2599.
Note: You need two AAA batteries (not supplied)
to operate your 3 in 1 remote.
©1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by
Tandy Corporation
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CONTENTS
How the 3 in 1 Works ..................................... 4
Preparation ..................................................... 5
Installing Batteries ...................................... 5
Setting Up Your Remote Control ................ 6
Operation ........................................................ 8
Punch Through .......................................... 8
Favorite Channel Scan .............................. 9
Clearing Favorite Channel Scan ................ 9
Manufacturers’ Codes ................................. 10
Cable Converters.......................................10
Televisions .................................................12
TV/VCR Combinations...............................16
VCRs..........................................................17
If You Have Problems .................................. 23
Manual Code Search ............................... 23
Determining the 3-Digit Code ................... 23
Troubleshooting ....................................... 25
Care and Maintenance ................................. 26
Specifications .............................................. 27
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HOW THE 3 IN 1 WORKS
Before you begin to use the 3 in 1, it is helpful to
understand a little about how it works — nothing
technical, only an idea of what you can expect
from it.
After you set up the 3 in 1, its command keys work
like the keys on your original remote controls,
though the labeling might differ slightly. For ex-
ample, a key on your original remote control that
might be labeled PWR ON/OFF is equivalent to
the 3 in 1’s PWR key.
Notes:
•Pis a special key that you use when you set
up (program) the 3 in 1 to replace your origi-
nal remote controls.
•TV, VCR, and CBL are
device
keys. You use
them when you set up the 3 in 1 to replace
your original remote controls. You also use
the device keys during normal operation to
tell the 3 in 1 which device you want to con-
trol.
•PWR (power), MUTE, and LAST (recall) oper-
ate the same as on your original remote con-
trol.
• Whenever you use the 3 in 1’s RECORD key,
you must press it twice. This safety feature
helps prevent you from accidentally erasing
video tapes.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Cautions:
• Be sure to have fresh batteries ready to
install before you remove the old batteries.
The 3 in 1’s memory only lasts about a
minute without the batteries. If the memory is
lost, simply re-enter the 3-digit manufactur-
ers’ codes for your remote-controlled
devices.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
1.Press the battery
compartment cover
tab and lift off the
cover.
2.Install two AAA alka-
line batteries as indi-
cated by the polarity
symbols marked
inside the compart-
ment.
3.Replace the cover.
When the 3 in 1’s range decreases or the 3 in 1
operates erratically, replace the batteries.
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Note: Do not place objects on top of the remote
control after you install the batteries. This can
press down keys and reduce battery life.
SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE
CONTROL
1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 10
and write down the codes for your original
remote controls on the provided label.
2. Press the device key for the type of remote
you are replacing (TV, VCR, or CBL).
3. Hold down Puntil the red indicator blinks
twice, then release Pand enter the 3-digit
manufacturer’s code.
For example, to replace a Panasonic TV’s
remote control (manufacturer code 051), you
would press:
TV P 0 5 1
4. When the indicator blinks twice again, point
the 3 in 1 at your device and press PWR. The
device should turn on (or off, if it was on).
Repeat these steps for additional devices.
Notes:
• The punch-through feature is automatically
turned on for the TV’s volume and mute con-
trols. This means that when you select CBL
and press one of the volume buttons or
MUTE, the remote actually sends the codes
to the television to control it, not the cable
converter. If you want to use your cable con-
verter’s volume and mute controls, disable
the punch-through feature for these buttons.
See “Punch Through” on Page 8.
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• If the remote does not operate your device,
try other codes listed in “Manufacturers’
Codes” for your brand of TV, VCR, or cable
box. If your device still does not respond, fol-
low the steps outlined in “If You Have Prob-
lems” on Page 23.
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OPERATION
1. Press the device key for the device you want
to control.
2. Point the 3 in 1 toward the device and press
PWR to turn it on.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for other devices.
4. Point the 3 in 1 toward the device you want
to control and press the appropriate device
key, then the desired command keys.
The command keys on the 3 in 1 work the
same as the keys on the device’s original
remote control; however, the labeling might
differ slightly.
5. 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,
and then press PWR.
PUNCH THROUGH
The punch-through feature lets you control two
differentdevices without pressing the device keys
for each one first. Here’s how it works.
No device uses all of the 3 in 1’s keys. For exam-
ple, a TV is often the only device that uses the
VOL keys, and a VCR is usually the only device
that uses keys such as REWIND, FAST F, and
RECORD.
When you press TV to control a TV, then press
VCR to control a VCR, any keys not used by the
VCR will still control the TV. For example, VOL
still controls the TV’s volume.
If your cable box or VCR has a volume control,
you can turn off the punch-through feature so you
can use the cable box’s or VCR’s volume control
to control the sound (if it can already do so).
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If you want to turn off the punch-through feature
and control the volume through your cable box,
hold down Puntil the red indicator blinks twice.
Release P, then press 9 9 3 CBL. When the indi-
cator blinks twice, you can control the volume
through your cable box.
If you want to turn the punch-through feature back
on and control the volume through your TV, hold
down Puntil the red indicator blinks twice. Re-
lease P,then press 9 8 0. When the indicator
blinks twice, you can control the volume using
your TV.
The punch-through feature does not work if the
last two devices you select have the same (or
similar) features. For example, most TVs and
VCRs have channel keys on their remote con-
trols. In this case, you would have to press the de-
sired device key before you use the 3 in 1’s
channel keys.
FAVORITE CHANNEL SCAN
Your 3 in 1 is equipped with a favorite channel
scan (S) key. You can set up the remote to re-
peatedly scan through up to 10 of your favorite
channels on your TV, VCR, or cable box anytime
you press S.
Note: The favorite channel scan key can only be
set up for one device (TV, VCR or CBL). You can-
not set up a favorite channel list for another de-
vice until you clear the existing list.
1. Press the device key (TV, VCR, or CBL) for
the device that will contain your favorite
channel list.
2. Hold down Puntil the 3 in 1’s red light blinks
twice. Release Pand enter 9 9 6.
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3. Enter the channel number of the first channel
you want to include in your favorite channel
list. Then press P.
Note: You must press 0before entering a
single digit channel number. If you are enter-
ing a channel that is three digits long, such
as 103, you do not have to press Pafter
entering the channel number.
4. Repeat Step 3 for other channels (up to 10)
you want to include in your list. Then, hold
down Puntil the 3 in 1’s red light blinks twice.
5. To scan through your favorite channel list,
press the device key (TV, VCR, or CBL) for
the device that contains your favorite chan-
nel list, then press S. Your 3 in 1 repeatedly
scans through your favorite channel list,
stopping at each channel for three seconds.
6. To stop at one of your favorite channels while
the 3 in 1 is running through your list, press
any key on the remote (other than S).
Clearing Favorite Channel Scan
1. Hold down Puntil the 3 in 1’s red light blinks
twice, then release P.
2. Press 9 9 6, then hold down Puntil the 3 in
1’s red light blinks twice.
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MANUFACTURERS’ CODES
The following lists show which 3-digit codes to en-
ter to set up the 3 in 1 for your remote-controlled
devices.
Notes:
• The 3 in 1 might not always have every com-
mand that your original remote controls
have.
• Use the label included with the 3 in 1 to
record the manufacturers’ codes for your
remote-controlled devices.
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
Cable Converters
ABC 001, 003, 007, 011,
013, 014, 017
Antronix 022
Archer 022 15-1285
153 15-1287
Cable Star 056
Century 153, 618
Citizen 153, 315
Comtronics Eagle 008, 040
Contec 019
Daeryung 008
Eagle 008
Eastern 002
Focus 400
Funai 153
GC Electronics 056
Gemini 015
General Instruments 003, 011, 014, 476
Hamlin 009, 020, 034, 259
Hitachi 003, 008, 011
Hytex 007
Jasco 153, 315
Jerrold 003, 011, 012, 014,
015, 476
Millenium 3 618
Memorex 525
Movie Time 063, 156
Novaplex 618
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Cable Converters
(Continued)
NSC 063
Oak 007, 019
Omega 015
Optimus 021 16-548
021 16-631
Panasonic 021, 107
Paragon 525
Philips 025, 153
Pioneer 144
Popular Mechanics 400
Pulsar 525
PVP 003
Quasar 525
Quest 020, 144
RCA 021
Regal 020
Regency 002, 020
Rembrandt 022, 153
Samsung 144
Scientific Atlanta 008, 017, 477
Sigma 019
Signal 011, 015
Signature 003,011, 012,014,
476
Sprucer 021, 144
Starcom 003, 014, 015
Stargate 015
Sylvania 001
Tandy 258
Telecaption 171
Teleview 063
Tempest 015
Texscan 001
Tocom 012, 013
Toshiba 525
TV86 063
TV Comm 019
Unika 022, 153
United Artists 007
United Cable 003, 011, 014, 476
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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Cable Converters
(Continued)
Universal 022, 056, 063, 153
U.S. Electronics 003, 008, 017, 476
Videoway 250, 525
Viewstar 063, 258
Walmart 400
Zenith 525
Zentek 400
Televisions
Action 003, 030, 019, 185
Admiral 016,047,093,165,
180
Aiko 092
Akai 030, 056, 145, 151
Amstrad 039,171, 177
Anam 055, 180
Anam National 055
AOC 003, 019, 030, 137
, 185
Audiovox 003, 092, 179, 180
Bell & Howell 016, 093, 154
Broksonic 177,179,180,236,
463
Candle 030, 046, 056, 186
Capehart 003,017,030,052,
178
Carver 054
Citizen 030,039,046,054,
056,060,092,180,
186, 280
Concerto 056
Contec 180, 185
Craig 171, 180
Crosley 020, 030, 054, 096,
171, 186, 187
Crown 039, 093, 180
Curtis Mathes 030,039,047,054,
060, 154
Daewoo 019, 039, 092, 451
Daytron 019, 039, 056, 092
Eaton 060
Electrohome 000, 039, 056, 150,
154, 185
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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Televisions
(Continued)
Emerson 039,177,178,179,
180,185,236,280,
282, 463
Envision 030
Fisher 154, 159
Funai 171, 179, 180
Futuretech 180
GE 021,027,047,051,
055,135,174,178,
282, 451
Goldstar 019,030,039,056,
060, 178
Granada 145, 151, 178
Hallmark 019,178,179,180,
236
Hitachi 039, 056, 145, 151
Ima 178, 179, 180, 236
Infinity 054
Inteq 017
JVC 053
KEC 180
KLH 180
KTV 039, 180, 185, 280
Kamp 017, 019, 180, 185
Kawasho 019, 030, 185
Kloss 024, 030, 046
LXI 047,054,056,146,
154, 156, 159
Logik 016, 180, 236
Lotus 282
Luxman 056
MGA 030, 019, 150, 178
Magnavox 020, 024, 030, 054,
096, 186, 187
Magnasonic 030, 054, 093, 156,
179
Marantz 030, 054
Matsui 039, 177
Megatron 003,047,145,151,
178
Memorex 030 16-254
019 16-263
178 16-280
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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Televisions
(Continued)
Midlands 017,039,047,051,
135
Mitsubishi 019, 093, 150, 178
MTC 019, 030, 056, 060
Multitech 179, 180
Nakamichi 154, 159
NAD 019,056,156,166,
178
NEC 019, 030, 056
Nikko 030, 092, 178
Nyon 000
Okron 019
Omega 019
Onwa 180
Optimus 154 13-1283
250 16-548
250 16-631
166 31-3031
166 31-3033
166 31-3038
Optonica 093, 165
Orion 019,177,178,180,
236, 463
Panasonic 051, 054, 055, 250
Penneys 019, 018, 021, 030,
039,047,051,060,
135
Philco 019,020,024,030,
054, 096, 186, 187
Philips 020,054,096,186,
187
Pilot 019,030,051,060,
178
Pioneer 055, 166
Portland 019, 039, 092
Proscan 047
Proton 039, 178
Pulsar 017, 016, 019, 092
Quasar 051, 055, 250
RadioShack 180 16-246A
165 16-250
030 16-255
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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Televisions
(Continued)
RadioShack 030, 178 16-256
165 16-260
030 16-265
030,178 16-268
156 16-288
178 16-289
180 16-292
RCA 018, 019,047,093,
135, 174
Realistic 165 16-232
165 16-233
039 16-234
165 16-235
165 16-235A
165 16-236
165 16-251
180 16-252
180 16-253
180 16-262
154 16-299
Sampo 030
Samsung 019,030,039,056,
060
Sansui 019, 030, 060, 165
Sanyo 146, 154, 159
Scott 019,177,178,179,
180, 236
Sears 047,054,056,146,
154,156,159,178,
179
Sharp 039, 093, 165
Signature 016,093,154,165,
178
Simpson 030, 186, 187
Sony 000, 080
Soundesign 178, 179, 180, 186
Spectracon 019, 030, 180
Squareview 171, 179, 180
SSS 019, 180, 236
Supre-Macy 046, 039, 186
Sylvania 020,024,030,054,
096, 186, 187
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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Televisions
(Continued)
Symphonic 171, 179, 180
Tandy 039, 093, 165
Tatung 003, 051, 055
Teac 154, 159
Technics 051, 054, 055, 250
Techwood 051, 055, 056, 250
Technovox 019, 030, 051,
055, 178
Teknika 016,019,039,056,
060,092,150,179,
180, 186
Tera 178
Thomas 019, 039, 056, 178
TMK 056, 177,178, 180,
236
Toshiba 060, 154, 156
Tosonic 185
Totevision 039
Truetone 051, 055, 250
Ultra 019, 039, 092, 451
Universal 021, 027, 047, 135
Vector Research 030
Victor 053
Video Concepts 186. 187
Vidtech 019, 178
Viking 046
Wards 016,019,020,021,
027,030,054,093,
096,165,178,179,
187
Weltron 019, 178
XR100 171, 179, 180, 236
Yamaha 019, 030
York 030
Zenith 016, 017, 092
Zonda 003
TV/VCR Combinations
Note: These codes are accessed through the
VCR device key. You might also need to use a
TV code to control volume.
Daewoo 278
Emerson 002, 294, 479
Funai 000
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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TV/VCR Combinations
(Continued)
Goldstar 037
Harley-Davidson 000
Hitachi 000, 035, 042
Magnavox 000, 035
Magnin 037
Memorex 000 16-410
000 16-411
037 16-412
240 (TV: 060) 16-655
MGN 240
Optimus 000, 325 16-420
162, 454
(TV: 250) 16-421
162, 454
(TV: 250) 16-422
Orion 002, 479
Panasonic 035, 162
Quasar 035, 162
RadioShack 037 16-415
000, 325 16-417
RCA 035, 048
Samsung 240
Shintom 000, 002, 479
Symphonic 000
Totevision 037
Zenith 000
VCRs
Action 317
Aiwa 000,037, 307,315,
406, 468
Akai 041, 061
Akiba 072
Akura 271
Alba 020, 209, 278, 295
Ambassador 020
Amstrad 000, 325
Anam 162, 240, 454
Anitech 072
Baird 000, 041, 104
Basic Line 020, 072
Beaumark 240
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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VCRs
(Continued)
Bell & Howell 035, 048, 104
Broksonic 121, 184, 211, 361,
479
Bush 072, 209, 278
Canon 035
Capehart 020
Carver 035, 081, 110
Craig 047, 072, 240, 271
Criterion 072
Crosley 035, 081
Crown 020, 072, 278
Curtis Mathes 035, 060, 162
Daewoo 020, 045, 278
Daytron 020, 278
Dynatech 000, 072, 240
Electrohome 000, 037, 043, 061,
240
Emerson 000, 002, 037, 061,
121, 184, 208,
209, 211, 278, 479
Fisher 046,047,054,066,
104
Funai 000, 072, 278
GE 060, 202, 035
Garrard 000
Go Video 232, 240
Goldstar 037, 038
Harely Davidson 000
Harman Kardon 038
Harwood 072
Hitachi 000, 041, 042
JVC 008, 041, 067
Jensen 041, 067
Kenwood 008,038,041,046,
067
Lloyd 000, 038, 072, 240
LXI 000, 037
Logik 000, 072
Magnavox 035, 039, 081,110,
149
Magnasonic 037, 240, 278
Magnin 240
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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VCRs
(Continued)
Marantz 035, 038, 081
Marta 037
Matsushita 035, 162
MEI 035
Memorex 000 16-406
037 16-413
037 16-414
000 16-517
104 16-523
037 16-524
104 16-525
104 16-526
046, 104 16-529
046, 104 16-530
048 16-531
240 16-533
037 16-534
104 16-536
048 16-618
104 16-619
104 16-620
048 16-622
104 16-623
035 16-705
307 16-706
MGA 043, 061, 173
MTC 000, 240
Minolta 042
Mitsubishi 043, 061, 173
MTC 000, 240
Movie Walker 072
Multitech 000, 072
NEC 008, 038, 041, 067
Nikko 037, 278
Optimus 104 13-1283
037 16-419
037 16-535
104 16-537
048 16-538
048 16-539
Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack
Cat. No.
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