Universal Electronics Potenza ST User manual

Potenza ST
Universal Remote Control
Users Guide
PREPROGRAMMED FOR YOUR SET-TOP BOX
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. On the back of the remote control, push the
tab and lift off the battery cover.
2. Locate the two (2) enclosed AA batteries.
Match the + and - marks with those in the
battery case, then insert them.
3. Align the covers keys with the cases holes and
press the cover back into place. The tab should
click when the cover is locked.
NOTE: When batteries need replacement, the remote
control will cease to operate. Replace the
batteries and the unit will be restored to its
full functionality, complete with your favorite
settings.
PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
The Potenza ST Universal Remote Control is
preprogrammed to operate the set-top box provided by
your television service provider, an RCA TV, a Toshiba
DVD player, an RCA VCR, and a Pioneer audio receiver.
To control devices other than the default brands,
perform the following steps; otherwise skip this section.
4. Test the remote control by pressing any mode
key (e.g., TV). If the batteries are inserted
correctly, the LED (red light) will blink once.
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NOTES: For control of a Combo device (for example, a
TV/VCR combo), skip this section and per-
form the instructions on “Setting Up a Combo
Unit” on page 11. Also refer to “Device Table”
on page 8 to find out which devices can be
programmed onto each device key.
If you have another brand of set-top box you
would like to control, you’ll need to unlock the
STB ID Lock before changing the set-top box
code (see “Programming ID Lock” on
page 19).
1. Turn on a device and, if applicable, insert
video media, (e.g., cassette or disc).
NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 5 completely
before proceeding. Highlight or write down
the codes and device you wish to program
before moving on to step 2.
4. Use the “Manufacturer’s Codes” starting on
page 27) to locate the type of device and
brand name and then enter the first four-digit
code for your device. If performed correctly,
the selected mode key will blink twice.
NOTE: If the selected mode key emits a long blink,
the entry is invalid. Repeat steps 2 through 4
and try entering the same code again.
NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER key (e.g.,
DVD and VCR), press the(Play) key.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each device you
want the remote control to operate. For future
reference, write down each working device
code in the boxes on the following page.
VCR Code
2. On the remote control, press a device key once
(i.e., VCR, DVD, AUD, TV, or STB); it will blink
once.
3. Press and hold SETUP until the selected mode
key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
5. Aim the remote control at the device and
press POWER once. The device should turn
off. If it does not, repeat steps 2 through 4,
trying each code for your brand until you find
one that works. If it still does not respond, try
searching for the code (see “Searching for
Your Code” on page 12).
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Device Type:___________________
DVD Code
Device Type:___________________
AUD Code
Device Type:___________________
STB Code
Device Type:___________________
TV Code
Device Type:___________________
SETTING UP A COMBO UNIT
If you own a combo unit such as a TV/VCR Combo or a
TV/DVD Combo, you need to follow special steps to set
it up. Perform the following instructions to control
combo device:
1. For a TV/VCR Combo, turn on your TV/VCR
Combo and insert a video cassette. (For a TV/
DVD Combo, insert a DVD).
3. Use the “Manufacturer’s Codes” starting on
page 27 to locate the brand name and enter
the first four-digit code for your combo device
(for example, TV/VCR). If you perform this
procedure correctly, the VCR key will blink
twice.
NOTE: If the VCR key did not blink twice after enter-
ing the codes last digit, repeat steps 2 through
3 and try entering the same code again.
If you’ve located a setup code that works for
your combo device (for example, a TV/VCR
2. On the remote control, press VCR once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the VCR key blinks twice.
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Combo) and a separate TV code is also listed,
you’ll need to program this code into the
remote control to access volume control (see
“Programming Device Control” starting on
page 9).
5. For future reference, write down each working
device code in the boxes below:
TV/VCR or TV/DVD Code
TV Code (if used)
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE
If your home entertainment device does not respond to
the Potenza ST Universal Remote Control after trying all
of the codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not
listed at all, try searching for your code.
For example, to search for a code for your TV:
1. Turn on your TV.
4. Aim the remote control at your combo device
(for example, TV/VCR Combo) and press
POWER once. The device should turn off. If it
does not respond, repeat steps 2 through 3,
trying each code listed for your brand until
you find one that works. If it still does not
respond, try searching for the code
(“Searching for Your Code” starting on
page 12).
2. On the remote control, press TV once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the TV key blinks twice.
3. Type 9 9 1. The TV key will blink twice.
4. Aim the remote control at the TV and press
POWER once.
5. Press and release the CH+ key continuously,
then stop when the TV turns off.
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7. To search for the codes of your other devices,
repeat steps 1 through 6, but substitute the
appropriate key (e.g., VCR, DVD, AUD, or STB)
for the device you are searching for.
CHECKING THE CODES
If you have set up your remote control by searching for
your device code (on the previous page), you may need
to find out which four-digit code is operating your
equipment.
F
or example, to find out which code is operating your TV :
5. To check for other device codes, repeat steps 1
through 4, but substitute the appropriate key
(e.g., VCR, DVD, AUD, or STB) for the device
you are checking. Write down the codes in the
appropriate boxes on page 11.
NOTE: In the search mode, the remote control will
send IR codes from its library to the selected
device, starting with the most popular code
first.
6. Press POWER. The TV should turn on, then
press SETUP once to lock in the code. The LED
will blink twice to indicate that the code is
saved.
NOTE: If the TV does not turn on during step 6, then
slowly press and release CH- to go back
through the codes, then press SETUP when the
TV turns on.
1. On the remote control, press TV once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the TV key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 0. The TV key will blink twice.
3. To view the code for the first digit, press 1
once. Count the number of times the TV key
blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3) and write down the
number in the leftmost TV Code box on
page 11.
NOTE: If a code digit is 0, the selected mode key will
not blink.
4. Repeat step 3 three more times for the
remaining digits. Use 2for the second digit, 3
for the third digit, and 4for the fourth digit.
Finish writing down the code in the TV Code
boxes on page 11.
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NOTE: You can program up to 15 key presses into one
macro.
6. To add another macro, repeat steps 1 through
5, substituting the new key sequence to be
added in step 4.
NOTE: Programming more than five macros on the
same macro key overwrites previous settings.
Clearing a Macro Key
3. Press the macro key you want to clear once.
This macro key is now clear and ready for
reprogramming (see “Programming a Macro Key” on
page 20). If desired, repeat these to clear another Tune-
In key.
USING THE MASTER POWER KEY
The Potenza ST Remote Control has a unique feature
that allows you to sequentially turn up to five of your
home entertainment devices on or off with a single key
press.
NOTE: MASTER POWER (POWER) only works in the
STB mode. If it is not programmed, only the
set-top box will turn on or off. In any other
mode, pressing MASTER POWER (POWER)
once will turn the selected device on or off.
Programming the Master Power Key
5. Press and hold SETUP until it blinks twice.
1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until it blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 5. The SETUP key blinks twice.
4. Press and hold SETUP until the active mode
key blinks twice.
1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until the last-selected device key blinks twice.
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5. Repeat step 4 up to four more times to add the
second, third, fourth, and fifth device, as
desired.
6. To save the settings and exit the program:
Using the Master Power Key
You will see the devices turn on or off according to the
programmed sequence.
Clearing the Master Power Key
2. Enter 9 9 5. The last-selected device key
blinks twice.
3. Press POWER once.
4. For the first device you want in the power on
sequence, press a device key (e.g., STB) once.
Then press POWER once. For the second
device in the power sequence, press its key
once (e.g, TV). Then press POWER.
a. Press STB once.
b. Press and hold SETUP until the STB key blinks
twice.
1. After programming, point the remote control
at the devices. Press STB once.
2.
Press POWER once to sequentially turn the
programmed home entertainment devices on
or off.
1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until the last-selected device key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 5. The last-selected device key
blinks twice.
3. Press and release POWER.
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Power
Master Power
VCR
For the first device you want in the power on
sequence, press a device key (TV) once.
Then press POWER once. For the second
device in the power sequence, press its key
once (VCR, DVD). Then press POWER.
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5. Repeat step 4 up to four more times to add the
second, third, fourth, and fifth device, as
desired.
6. To save the settings and exit the program:
Using the Master Power Key
You will see the devices turn on or off according to the
programmed sequence.
Clearing the Master Power Key
2. Enter 9 9 5. The last-selected device key
blinks twice.
3. Press POWER once.
4. For the first device you want in the power on
sequence, press a device key (e.g., STB) once.
Then press POWER once. For the second
device in the power sequence, press its key
once (e.g, TV). Then press POWER.
a. Press STB once.
b. Press and hold SETUP until the STB key blinks
twice.
1. After programming, point the remote control
at the devices. Press STB once.
2.
Press POWER once to sequentially turn the
programmed home entertainment devices on
or off.
1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until the last-selected device key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 5. The last-selected device key
blinks twice.
3. Press and release POWER.
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RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS
The Potenza ST Universal Remote Control can be set up
to control a second device of an already-assigned type.
For example, to have the unit control a TV, a set-top box,
and two audio devices (for example, two audio
receivers), re-assign the unused VCR key to operate the
second audio device as follows:
NOTE: VCR is preset at the factory to control an RCA
VCR. Performing the steps below will over-
write those settings.
The VCR key is now ready to be programmed for your
second audio device. See “Programming Device
Control” on page 9. To re-assign other device keys,
repeat these and substitute the key sequence using the
following chart:
NOTE: Only one device can be assigned to an unused
device key at a time.
4. Press and hold SETUP until the STB key blinks
twice.
1. On the remote control, press VCR once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the VCR key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 2. The VCR key will blink twice.
3. Press AUD once, then press VCR once. The VCR
key will blink twice.
To Re-Assign Perform Key Sequence
VCR as 2nd
AUD key
VCRÆSETUPÆ9Æ9Æ2ÆAUDÆVCR
VCR as 2nd
TV key
VCRÆSETUPÆ9Æ9Æ2ÆTVÆVCR
VCR as 2nd
STB key
VCRÆSETUPÆ9Æ9Æ2ÆSTBÆVCR
VCR back to
VCR
VCRÆSETUPÆ9Æ9Æ2ÆVCRÆVCR
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