Universal Remote Control RF10 MASTERCONTROL User manual

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The RF10 Remote
WELCOME
CONTNETS
The RF10 Remote
LOCATION OF
CONTROLS
Keypad Layout 3
GETTING
STARTED
Overview 4
Battery Installation 4
Activating Component Commands 5
The SHIFT Button 6
The LIGHT Button 6
BASIC
SETUP
Overview 7
Pre-Programmed Code Method 7
Pre-Programmed Auto-Search Method 11
Learning Method 13
Transmitting (Busy Signal) Icon 16
Child Lock Feature 16
ADVANCED
SETUP
Customizing Component Names
on the LCD Screen 17
MacroPowerTM Setup 19
SimpleSoundTM Setup &
Other ‘Punch Throughs’ 21
AUX Function: Programming
an 8th Component 23
Recalling Pre-programmed
Setup Code Numbers 25
ERASING
COMMANDS
Erasing Learned Button, Macro
or Favorite Channel Commands 27
Re-setting RF10 to Original
Factory Default Settings 33
THE OPTIONAL
POWERBLASTERTM
PowerBlasterTM 35
PRE-
PROGRAMMED
CODE TABLES
TV 39
CABLE 42
DVD 44
VCR 47
AUDIO 49
SAT 52
CD 54
AUX 56
Pre-Programmed Code Tables 38
COMMAND
LOCATIONS
Location of commands 58
PRE-PROGRAMMED
CODE NOTES
Pre-Programmed Code Notes 37
OTHER
INFO
Frequently Asked Questions 67
Specifications/Warranty 68
Congratulations on purchasing Universal Remote Control’s
MASTERCONTROLTM RF10 Pre-programmed and Learning
Remote Control! You now have the power to control your entire
home entertainment system with one easy-to-use remote. The
RF10 can be used with thousands of audio/video Components
because of the extensive code library pre-programmed into the
remote. And, the RF10’s impressive lineup of special advanced
features can automate and customize the operation of your
system in many ways. So... get ready to sit back, relax and
simplify your home entertainment experience.
The Quick Setup DVD Program Guide supplied with the RF10
will assist you in programming your remote by guiding you
through an easy step-by-step process. This Owner’s Manual is
designed as a companion reference source to the DVD Guide,
should you need to refer back to a particular section, or review
certain instruction detail not covered in the DVD. However,
if you are unable to watch the DVD Guide for some reason,
everything you need to know about programming the RF10
is contained in this Manual.
Congratulations!
MASTERCONTROL™ RF10 Owner’s Manual
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The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual
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Universal Remote Control, Inc. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC.
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ERRORS / OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this
manual may be subject to change without prior notice. MASTERCONTROL,
PowerBlaster, MacroPower, and SimpleSound are trademarks of Universal
Remote Control, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.

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Keypad Layout
CONTROL LOCATIONS
GETTING STARTED
Overview & Battery Installation
Getting Started-Overview
This is what MASTERCONTROL™ RF10 is all about!
The RF10 is designed to operate up to 8 different
Audio/Video Components and is pre-programmed to
operate virtually all brands of TV, VCR, DVD and CD
Players, Cable Set Top Boxes, Satellite Receivers, TiVo
and other DVRs, Audio Components, Tape Decks,
Multimedia PCs, XM Radio, Ipod, X-Box, Lighting Controls
and other custom installation products. It also offers an
impressive lineup of special features designed to provide
you with many time-saving conveniences and enhance
your overall entertainment experience. However, we
strongly recommend that you fully complete all of the
Basic Setup steps before proceeding to customize your
RF10 with any of the special advanced features.
Battery Installation
The very first step is to insert
the four AAA batteries that
are included in the package
into the battery compartment
located in the back of the
remote. Just press the tab
and lift off the cover. Please
be sure to insert the batteries
correctly as you see in the
diagram. Remember, there
is a positive and negative
end to each battery and you
can tell by the + (positive) and
– (negative) symbols. Once
the batteries are correctly
installed, replace the cover.
Now you’re ready to start!
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The SHIFT Button
Press SHIFT to access a second command for each
COMPONENT button. While RF10 is in SHIFT mode, the
display on the LCD screen will blink. The buttons labeled
with white text on the case, indicate just some of the sec-
ondary commands available when you are in SHIFT mode.
Note: If you don’t press a button within 10 seconds, the RF10 will exit SHIFT
mode and return to normal operation.
NOTE: The AUDIO COMPONENT has a unique SHIFT functionality. It can
send input commands to you’re A/V Surround Sound receiver by pressing
the COMPONENT buttons after SHIFT is selected.
The LIGHT Button
The fully backlit keypad makes the RF10 easy to use in
the dark or dim lighting conditions. Simply press the
LIGHT button to backlight all the keypad buttons and
LCD screen. To turn off the backlight, press the LIGHT
button again, or just wait ten seconds (the backlight
automatically shuts itself off). Lights out!
Try it out!
Activating Component Commands –
Simple, Easy, Intuitive
Once you’ve programmed RF10 for your Components, all
you have to do to operate a specific Component is press
the desired COMPONENT button. For example, press the
TV COMPONENT Button. The top of the screen changes
to TV. Now all of the buttons on the RF10 will work your
TV. To operate another Component, simply press one of
the other eight COMPONENT buttons.
TV
COMPONENT
SHIFT
BUTTON
LIGHT
BUTTON
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Activating Component Commands
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
SHIFT Button/LIGHT Button

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Pre-Programmed Code Method
BASIC SETUP
BASIC SETUP
Pre-Programmed Code Method
COMPONENT
BUTTON
SELECT
BUTTON
Basic Setup - Overview
There are three ways to program the RF10:
> The Pre-Programmed Code Method
> The Pre-Programmed Auto-Search Method
> The Learning Method
The Pre-Programmed Code Method allows you to setup all
the buttons at once, so it’s the fastest and easiest of the
three methods. The Auto-Search Method scans through all
the codes in the RF10, one at a time. The Learning Method
allows you to transfer functions from other remotes (old or
new), one button at a time.
Pre-Programmed Code Method
STEP 1:
The pre-programmed 3-digit
codes are found in the back of
this Manual on page 38. The
codes are listed by Component
category (i.e., TV, VCR, DVD,
etc.), then by brand name. For
instance, if you want to locate
a code for a Sony TV, first
locate the TV category, and
then look for the Sony brand.
Once you have located the
3-digit code (or in some cases,
several code numbers) for the
Component that you want to
operate with your RF10, write
them ALL down on a piece of
note paper. It’s important that
you write down all the codes
because only one code is going
to work for you.
STEP 2:
Now, turn on the Component you
want to program… let’s say your
TV to start. Look up your TV’s
manufacturer setup code from
your reference list.
STEP 3:
Press and hold the
COMPONENT button (in this
case TV) and SELECT button at
the same time for approximately
3 seconds. The LCD screen will
display “SET” signaling that you
are now in Setup mode and
ready to program your TV.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds to
perform the next step while you are in
SETUP mode. If you don’t press a button
within 30 seconds, SET will disappear
from the screen, signaling that you have
exited setup mode and you will need to
start over.

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Pre-Programmed Code Method
BASIC SETUP
BASIC SETUP
Pre-Programmed Code Method
NOTE: If the Component fails to turn off
after you have entered all the code
numbers listed for your brand, you can
use either the Auto-Search Method on
Page 11 or the Learning Method on
Page 13.
STEP 4:
Point the RF10 toward the
Component you want to program,
(in this example, TV), and punch in
the 3-digit code that you wrote
down for that specific Component.
Use the Number buttons 0-9 on the
remote to punch in the code. If the
3-digit code number that you just
punched in is correct, the
Component will turn off. If the
Component does not turn off,
continue entering code numbers
from your list until the Component
turns off. Some brands have
several possible code numbers.
STEP 5:
When the Component turns off,
press the ON button to turn the
Component back on. Now you
can test the Volume and Channel
buttons (for TV), or PLAY and
STOP (for VCR and DVD) to make
sure they all work. If any of the
buttons do not work properly, you
need to find a new correct code.
For example, maybe your Sony TV
turned off with code number 147,
but the volume controls did not
work properly. If this is the case,
try the next code number listed for
that Component until you find a
perfect match.
STEP 6:
Once you have found the right
code, save the code number by
pressing the Component button
you just programmed (in this case
TV) one more time. The LCD
screen will blink “SAVED” two
times, signaling that the code
number has been successfully
saved, and then return to normal
operating mode (in this case TV).
NOW, PROGRAM THE REST OF YOUR
COMPONENTS BY REPEATING STEPS
2 THROUGH 6. IN MOST SYSTEMS,
YOU CAN FINISH BASIC SETUP IN
JUST A FEW MINUTES AND PUT ALL
YOUR OLD REMOTES AWAY.
CODE
DISPLAY
ON
BUTTON
VOLUME
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
PLAY
BUTTON

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Pre-Programmed Auto-Search Method
BASIC SETUP
BASIC SETUP
Pre-Programmed Auto-Search Method
STEP 1:
Turn on the Component you want
to program... let’s say your TV to
start.
STEP 3:
Press the UP ARROW Cursor
button once. Each time the UP
ARROW button is pressed, the
code will count up one code
number and send a POWER OFF
signal. When the correct code
is sent out, the component will
turn off.
sure they all work. If any of the
buttons do not work properly,
you need to find a new correct
code. So, continue pressing the
UP ARROW button until you find
a code that makes the VOLUME
and PLAY buttons work properly.
STEP 5:
Once you have found the right
code, save the code number by
pressing the Component button
you just programmed (in this
case TV) one more time. The
LCD screen will blink “SAVED”
two times, signaling that the code
number has been successfully
saved, and then return to normal
operating mode.
STEP 4:
When the Component turns off,
press the ON button to turn the
Component back on. Now you
can test the Volume and Channel
buttons (for TV), or PLAY and
STOP (for VCR and DVD) to make
STEP 2:
Press and hold both the
COMPONENT (in this case TV) and
SELECT buttons for approximately
three seconds. The LCD screen
will display "SET" signaling that
you are now in Setup mode and
ready to program your TV.
Pre-Programmed Auto-Search Method
The Auto-Search Method is a way you can scan through
other codes in the table to find the right code for your
component.
TV
COMPONENT
SELECT
BUTTON
UP ARROW
BUTTON
ON
BUTTON
IMPORTANT:You now have 30 seconds to
perform the next step while you are in
SETUP mode. If you don't press a button
within 30 seconds, SET will disappear from
the screen, signaling that you have exited
setup mode and you will need to start over.
NOTE: If you can’t find the right code after
trying the UP ARROW button for 5 minutes,
please try the Learning Method on Page 13.

COMPONENT
BUTTON
ENTER
BUTTON
Learning Method
The RF10 can actually ‘learn’ commands from other remote
controls (old or new), one-button-at-a-time, so it will never
become obsolete. RF10 is the last remote you’ll ever need!
Just follow these simple steps:
STEP 1:
Line-up the RF10 with the other
remote control, head-to-head,
one or two inches apart.
STEP 2:
Press and hold both the desired
Component button (in this case
TV) and the ENT (Enter) button
for approximately 3 seconds.
The display on the LCD screen
will show LEARN, signaling that
you are now in LEARN mode and
ready to ‘teach’ your RF10.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds to
perform the next step while you are in
SETUP mode. If you don’t press a button
within 30 seconds, SETUP will disappear
from the screen, signaling that you have
exited LEARN mode and you will need to
start over.
STEP 3:
Press any button on the RF10
that you want to teach a com-
mand to. Once you press a but-
ton, the top of the screen display
will change from “LEARN” to
“READY”.
NOTE REGARDING SHIFT
FUNCTIONS: You can teach a
second additional command to a
button by pressing the SHIFT button,
then pressing the button you want
to teach. Additionally, using the
SHIFT button, you may teach
commands to the COMPONENT
buttons themselves at the AUDIO
mode. Simply select the AUDIO
component in STEP 2, press SHIFT,
and then the component buttons
you want to teach.
STEP 4:
Press and hold the button on the
other remote control that you
want to ‘teach’ to the RF10 until
the LCD display on the RF10
changes to either “GOOD” or
“FAIL”. It will then change to
“READY”. If the “GOOD” label
appears on top of the display, you
were successful.
Now, continue to teach the RF10
any other commands from your
other remotes by repeating STEPS
3 and 4 until the RF10 has learned
all the buttons you want.
If the “FAIL” label appears on top
of the display, try ‘teaching’ the
same button to the RF10 once
again by repeating STEPS 3 and 4.
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Learning Method
BASIC SETUP
BASIC SETUP
Learning Method

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Learning Method
BASIC SETUP
BASIC SETUP
Transmitting (Busy Signal) Icon
STEP 5:
Once you have completed
teaching all the button
commands to the RF10, save
your work and return to normal
operation by pressing both the
COMPONENT button you
pressed in STEP 2 and the
ENT (Enter) button at the same
time. The remote will respond
by flashing SAVED on the display
twice, then return to normal
operating mode.
NOTE: Test all your new commands.
If any of them don’t work, try the
Learning Method again, following
these suggestions:
• Move to another room. Plasma
TVs, sunlight, halogen or quartz
lighting can interfere with the
learning process.
• Even though the old remote
seems to be working fine, put in
fresh alkaline batteries.
• Gradually vary the distance
between the remote controls.
Try 1”, 2” and so on, up to 4 feet.
• Try tapping the button on your old
remote instead of pressing and
holding it during the learning
process.
Some additional Information
regarding the Learning Process:
• Learned functions override any
existing pre-programmed
functions on the remote control.
• All buttons can be learned except
for the PAGE, MAIN and LIGHT
buttons.
• Learned functions are
automatically erased when a
new function is learned on the
same button.
• Learned functions are retained
even after a different Setup Code
Number is programmed into the
remote.
• To return to an original
pre-programmed function,
a learned function must be erased.
CHILD LOCK FEATURE
This ‘child-lock’ feature prevents the unauthorized use of
the remote control by children. It blocks all operations of
the remote control.
To Activate:
Press the +10 and ENT (Enter) buttons simultaneously for
3 seconds. The LCD will blink “LOCK” three times and then
display “LOCK”.
To Return to Normal Operation:
Press the +10 and ENT (Enter) buttons simultaneously again
for 3 seconds. The LCD will display the last use mode.
Transmitting (Busy Signal) Icon
When a command is being transmitted, an icon will appear
in the far right side of the LCD screen. This indicates that a
signal is being sent.This is particularly useful when setting
up Macros, since it flashes with every step of a sequence
of commands.

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ADVANCED SETUP
ADVANCED SETUP
Customizing Your RF10 with Special Advanced Features
Customizing Your RF10 with
Special Advanced Features
After you’ve finished all your basic setup, you can choose
to make operation easier by customizing the RF10 just the
way you want, using the Special Advanced Setup Features
described in this section.
Customizing Component Names on the LCD Screen
You can easily edit or change the name of any of the eight
COMPONENT buttons on the LCD screen. For example, you
can rename AUX to “LIGHTS” or SAT to “DISH”, etc.
Here’s how:
STEP 1:
Press and hold both the
COMPONENT button you want
to rename and the MENU
button at the same time for
approximately 3 seconds, until
the word “EDIT” is displayed on
the LCD screen. This signals
that you are now in EDIT mode.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds
to perform the next step while you are
in EDIT mode. If you don’t press a
button within 30 seconds, EDIT will
disappear from the screen, signaling
that you have exited EDIT mode and
you will need to start over.
STEP 2:
The current COMPONENT name
will then appear on the screen,
with the first space/character
blinking on and off. Change the
character by using any of the
NUMBER buttons. Each press
of the same NUMBER button
selects the next character of
that number’s group, as shown
in the diagram below:
STEP 3:
Once the character you want
appears, move to the next space
by pressing the Right ( ) cursor
button. Use the Left ( ) cursor
button to move the blinking
character to the left. Use the
Down ( ) cursor button to
delete the currently blinking
character.
STEP 4:
When you are finished editing
the COMPONENT name, press
the COMPONENT button you
pressed in STEP 1 to save the
changes. The RF10 will respond
by flashing “SAVED” twice, then
automatically return to normal
operating mode.
Customizing Y our RF10 with
Special Advanced Features

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MacroPower
TM
Setup
ADVANCED SETUP
ADVANCED SETUP
MacroPower
TM
Setup
MacroPower™ Setup
MacroPower™is a unique feature that enables you to turn
all of your Components ON or OFF, at the same time, simply
with the press of one button. We call that a “Macro”.
What would normally take multiple remotes and button
pushes, the RF10 can accomplish with the press of one
button. In addition to the Power ON or OFF buttons, any of
the Component buttons can be set to be Macro buttons as
well. Feel the power!
To setup a Power ON macro button that will turn ON several
components at the same time (for example, TV, VCR and
CABLE), follow these easy steps:
STEP 1:
Press and hold both the ON
button and the MUTE buttons at
the same time for approximately
3 seconds, until the word
“MACRO” is displayed on the
LCD screen. This signals that
you are now in MACRO Setup
mode.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds
to perform the next step while you are
in MACRO mode. If you don’t press a
button within 30 seconds, MACRO will
disappear from the screen, signaling
that you have exited MACRO Setup
mode and you will need to start over.
STEP 2:
Press the first COMPONENT
button you want to turn on
(in this example, TV) and then
confirm the command by
pressing the ON button. Repeat
this step for all the other
components in the order you
want them to turn on (in this
example, VCR followed by
CABLE). The LCD screen
changes to the MACRO step
display for each command.
(NOTE: Whenever a button is pressed, another
Macro step is counted and displayed on the
screen.)
NOTE: Don’t worry about the number of steps.
Each macro button can store up to 50 steps, so
you are not likely to run out of steps!
You can also program delays in between com-
mands by pressing the (II) PAUSE button. Each
press adds half a second to the delay.
STEP 3:
Once you have entered all the
desired Power On commands,
press the CHANNEL ( ) UP
button to save your MacroPower
commands. The RF10 will
respond by flashing “SAVED”
twice, then automatically return
to normal operating mode.
SETTING UP A POWER OFF OR
A COMPONENT BUTTON AS
MACRO:
If you want to program macro
commands for the OFF or one of
the 8 component buttons, in
STEP 1, simply press the button
you want to be a macro instead
of the ON button. For example,
you can setup an AUDIO button
to be a macro by pressing AUD
(Audio) and MUTE for 3 seconds.
Once the screen displays
“MACRO”, press the button with
the command you want. Then
complete and save the Macro
by following STEP 3 as outlined
above.
PROGRAMMING A
“PRESS & HOLD” MACRO:
Another option for macro buttons
is to only send the macro
commands if the button is
pressed and held. This is setup
by entering a delay as the first
step of the macro. The amount of
delay determines how long the
user must press the button
before the macro is sent. The
advantage of this option is that a
normal press of the COMPONENT
button will simply switch
Components without sending the
macro command.

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SimpleSound
TM
Setup & Other
‘Punch Throughs’
ADVANCED SETUP
ADVANCED SETUP
SimpleSound
TM
Setup & Other
‘Punch Throughs’
SimpleSoundTM Setup & Other ‘Punch Throughs’
STEP 1:
In a basic home entertainment
system, the sound may come
from your TV. In a more
advanced system, the sound may
come from your audio
Component such as a Surround
Sound Receiver or Home Theatre
system. So, first, you need to
identify which Component you
want to use in your system for
sound.
STEP 1:
In a basic home entertainment
system, the sound may come
from your TV. In a more
advanced system, the sound may
come from your audio
Component such as a Surround
Sound Receiver or Home Theatre
system. So, first, you need to
identify which Component you
want to use in your system for
sound.
STEP 2:
Press and hold both the
COMPONENT button you want to
add volume control to, such as
DVD or VCR, and the SEL
(Select) button for approximately
3 seconds, until the word “SET”
is displayed on the LCD screen.
This signals that you are now in
SimpleSound Setup mode.
STEP 3:
Press the VOL+ button. The
screen will alternately blink
PUNCH and FROM in the display.
Now, let’s setup SimpleSoundTM. Here’s how: STEP 4:
Now, press the COMPONENT
button for the component that
has the Volume control you
want (i.e., TV for systems using
the TV speakers, AUDIO for
systems using Surround Sound
receivers). The screen display
will flash “SAVED” twice to
confirm the command is saved,
and the RF10 will automatically
return to normal operating
mode. This sets up a group of
three buttons (Volume Up,
Volume Down, and MUTE) in
one action!
• VOL - Volume Up, Volume Down and
Mute
•CH- Channel Up, Channel Down,
Previous Ch and Channel (0-9)
buttons.
• PLAY - Play, Stop, Pause, Rewind
and Fast Forward
• VOD - Menu, Guide, Info, Exit, Up,
Down,Left, Right, Select
Simply perform the steps above and
for step 3, press the first button listed in
the group and all buttons will be
programmed.
STEP 5:
Repeat STEPS 2-4 until all your
other components (VCR, CABLE,
CD, etc.) operate the volume
perfectly.
SimpleSoundTM is a dynamic feature that gives you total
volume control over all the Components in your system,
even those without their own built-in volume control,
such as TiVo, DVD and VCR... saving you the hassle and
inconvenience of constantly needing to switch between
Component modes on the remote. With SimpleSoundTM,
you can set the RF10’s volume control buttons to always
control the sound in your system, even when you’re in
VCR or DVD mode, without switching back to AUDIO or
TV. Even more exciting, SimpleSound¢‚ is what is called
a ‘Punch Through’ feature and is not limited strictly to
volume control. Click and enjoy!
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds to per-
form the next step while you are in Setup mode.
If you don’t press a button within 30 seconds,
“SET” will disappear from the screen, signaling
that you have exited Setup mode and you will
need to start over.
NOTE: The Punch Through feature is not limited
to volume and can also be applied to other
groups of buttons and functions. If you find
yourself switching to a particular component
frequently to use a group of controls, consider
using Punch Through for another group, as
listed here:

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AUX Function:Programming
an 8th Component
ADVANCED SETUP
AUX Function: Programming an 8th Component
ADVANCED SETUP
AUX Function: Programming
an 8th Component
STEP 1:
Turn on the component you
wish to setup (a second TV for
example).
STEP 2:
Press and hold both the AUX
and SEL (Select) buttons at the
same time for approximately 3
seconds, until the word “SET”
displays on the LCD screen.
STEP 3:
Press the component button you
want to setup (in this case TV).
Channel buttons (for TV), or PLAY
and STOP (for VCR and DVD) to
make sure they all work. If any of
the buttons do not work properly,
you need to find a new correct
code. For example, maybe your
Sony TV turned off with code
number 147, but the volume con-
trols did not work properly. If this
is the case, try the next code
number listed for that Component
until you find a perfect match.
STEP 4:
Point the RF10 toward the
Component you want to
program, (in this example, TV),
and punch in the 3-digit code
that you wrote down for that
specific Component. Use the
Number buttons 0-9 on the
remote to punch in the code.
If the 3-digit code number that
you just punched in is correct,
the Component will turn off.
If the Component does not turn
off, continue entering code
numbers from your list until
the Component turns off.
Some brands have several
possible code numbers.
STEP 6:
Once you have found the right
code, save the code number by
pressing the Component button
you pressed in STEP 2 (in this case
AUX) one more time. The LCD
screen will blink "SAVED" two
times, signaling that the code
number has been successfully
saved, and then return to normal
operating mode.
STEP 5:
When the Component turns off,
press the ON button to turn the
Component back on. Now you
can test the Volume and
After you’ve finished customizing the RF10’s programming for
seven primary components, and you did not use AUX, you
can take advantage of the AUX function to program an 8th
component, such as a second TV, VCR, or any other
audio/video component that you may have in your system.
AUX
BUTTON
NUMBER
BUTTONS
NOTE: Any component button can be setup
to operate any type of component by
following these same steps. Simply
substitute the desired component button
in place of AUX in STEP 2.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds to
perform the next step while you are in Setup
mode. If you don’t press a button within
30 seconds, ”SET” will disappear from the
screen, signaling that you have exited Setup
mode and you will need to start over.

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Recalling Pre-Programmed
Setup Code Numbers
ADVANCED SETUP
ADVANCED SETUP
Recalling Pre-Programmed
Setup Code Numbers
In case you didn’t write down the Pre-Programmed Code
Numbers that you used to setup your RF10, you can easily
recall them using this simple process:
STEP 1:
Press and hold both the
COMPONENT you want to iden-
tify and the SEL (Select) buttons
at the same time for
approximately 3 seconds, until
the word “SET” is displayed on
the LCD screen. This signals
that you are now in setup
mode.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds
to perform the next step while you are
in SETUP mode. If you don’t press a
button within 30 seconds, SETUP will
disappear from the screen, signaling
that you have exited setup mode and
you will need to start over.
STEP 2:
Press the INFO button. The
name of the selected
component will blink twice on
the LCD screen, followed by the
3-digit code. Write down the
code numbers as they appear
for future reference. Pages 37 of
this manual provides a
convenient space for you to
record your code numbers.
The RF10 will then automatically
return to normal operating
mode.

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Erasing Commands - Overview
ERASING COMMANDS
ERASING COMMANDS
Erasing Commands
Erasing Commands – Overview
You can erase a single command, all learned commands in
each component mode, SimpleSound™commands or
MacroPower™commands.
If you really want a fresh start, it is possible to reset the
RF10 to its original factory default settings.
Erasing One Learned Command
STEP 1:
Press and hold both the
COMPONENT button where the
command is stored and the ENT
(Enter) button at the same time
for approximately 3 seconds,
until the word “LEARN” is
displayed on the LCD screen.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds to
perform the next step while you are in
LEARN mode. If you don’t press a button
within 30 seconds, LEARN will disappear
from the screen, signaling that you have
exited erase mode and you will need to
start over.
STEP 2:
Press and hold the button you
want to erase for 2 seconds.
The display will flash ERASE
twice, then display LEARN.
Repeat this step to erase any
other buttons in the same mode.
STEP 3:
To save, press and hold the
COMPONENT button and the
ENT button until the word
“SAVED” flashes twice on the
LCD screen. The RF10 will then
automatically return to normal
operating mode.
ENT
BUTTONS
COMPONENT
BUTTON
COMPONENT
BUTTONS
ENT
BUTTON

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Erasing Commands
ERASING COMMANDS
ERASING COMMANDS
Erasing Commands
ENT
BUTTON
COMPONENT
BUTTONS
PAUSE
BUTTON
COMPONENT
BUTTONS
Erasing All Learned Commands in One Component
STEP 1:
Press and hold both the
COMPONENT button where the
command is stored and the ENT
(Enter) button at the same time
for approximately 3 seconds,
until the word “LEARN” is
displayed on the LCD screen.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds to
perform the next step while you are in
LEARN mode. If you don’t press a button
within 30 seconds, LEARN will disappear
from the screen, signaling that you have
exited erase mode and you will need to
start over.
STEP 2:
Press and hold both the
COMPONENT button you want
to erase and the PAUSE button
until the display flashes ERASE
eight times, followed by SAVED.
Release the buttons and the
RF10 will then automatically
return to normal operating
mode.

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Erasing Commands
ERASING COMMANDS
ERASING COMMANDS
Erasing Commands
Erasing All Learned Commands in ALL Components Erasing Macro Commands
STEP 1:
Press and hold both the
POWER ON and the STOP
buttons for 10 seconds, until the
display flashes ERASE ten times
STEP 2:
Release the buttons and the
display will flash SAVED twice
and the RF10 will automatically
return to normal operating mode
STEP 1:
Press and hold one of the
MACRO buttons (ON, OFF or one
of the 8 COMPONENT buttons)
and the MUTE button, until the
word “MACRO” is displayed on
the LCD screen.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds to
perform the next step while you are in
MACRO mode. If you don’t press a button
within 30 seconds, MACRO will disappear
from the screen, signaling that you have
exited erase mode and you will need to
start over.
STEP 2:
Press the CHANNEL ( ) UP
button to save. The display will
flash CLEAR and then SAVED
two times.
STOP
BUTTON
POWER ON
BUTTON
MACRO
BUTTONS

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Re-setting RF10 to Original
Factory Default Settings
ERASING COMMANDS
ERASING COMMANDS
Re-setting RF10 to Original Factory
Default Settings
If you want to start with a clean slate, you can re-set the
RF10 its original factory default settings by performing the
following steps.
STEP 1:
Press and hold both the
POWER OFF button and the
STOP button for 10 seconds.
Continue to hold both buttons
as the display flashes ERASE
ten times, then RESET.
The RF10 will then display a
self-testing routine for a few
seconds, then automatically
return to normal operating
mode.
NOTE: This process will essentially erase EVERYTHING
you have programmed into the RF10.
STOP
BUTTON
POWER OFF
BUTTON

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The Optional PowerBlaster
TM
POWERBLASTERTM
POWERBLASTERTM
The Optional PowerBlaster
TM
The Optional PowerBlaster™
(for ‘barrier-free’ RF control) [Sold separately]
Of all the fabulous RF10 features, this is probably the most
exciting. When used in combination with the optional
PowerBlaster™, the RF10 becomes an amazing remote
control powerhouse that sends multi-directional RF (Radio
Frequency) signals that pass through walls, doors and
floors – both indoors and outdoors.
This changes everything! It enables you to control
Components that are completely out-of-sight, up to 100’
away. The PowerBlaster™ picks up RF10’s radio frequency
signals from any direction, regardless of distance, so RF10
doesn’t need to be pointed directly at any Component. Just
imagine – no more pointing! Now you can close your
entertainment center doors, hide your Components, and still
control them with ease. Control outdoor speakers on your
patio. Control your Components anywhere!
One of the best things about this is — nothing has to be
done to the RF10 for this feature to work. Every time you
press a button on the RF10, it sends both a standard IR
(Infrared Command) AND an RF (Radio Frequency) signal.
If you install the PowerBlaster™ kit, it will automatically
receive RF10’s radio signals and translate them into the
infrared commands that control your Components.
NOTE:The RF10's radio signals will not control Components
directly.You must have a PowerBlaster™ to receive the RF10's
radio signals. Components that came with "no pointing"
radio remote controls cannot be operated by the RF10 unless
the Component can be switched to standard IR (Infrared
Control) via its internal menus. Some remote control ceiling
fans are radio only and cannot be operated by the RF10.
The RF10 sends radio signal to the PowerBlaster™, which is a
radio receiver.
The PowerBlaster™ converts radio signals to standard
infrared commands and sends them out via a built-in front
blaster to Components in the same cabinet space.
Self-adhesive “flashers” (included in the PowerBlaster™
kit) affix to the front panels of your Components. The flash-
ers relay infrared commands to Components out-of-sight of
the PowerBlaster’s front blaster. The flashers plug into
PowerBlaster’s rear flasher line output jacks. Each flasher
has a 10’ cable to easily reach Components on nearby
shelves.

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Pre-Programmed Code Notes
Record the three digit codes for your system here:
Pre-Programmed Code Tables
The RF10's Pre-Programmed code library is divided into categories
(TV, VCR, AUX, etc.). Each category actually includes many types of
Components. For example, the VCR category includes
TV/VCR combo units.
Within each category, the code numbers are listed in rows by brand
(Sony, Panasonic, B & K, etc.). Some brands have more than
one three digit code for you to try. Just circle the correct row and
refer to it while you setup (step by step instructions for using
Pre-Programmed codes are found on page 7).
TV TVs, Plasmas, Projectors and Monitors
CABLE Cable TVs and Web TVs
DVD DVD Players and TV/DVD Combos
VCR VCRs and TV/VCR Combos
AUDIO Amps, Preamps, A/V Receivers and XM Radios
SAT Satellite Receivers, TiVo, Replay and other DVR’s
CD CD Players and CD Changers
AUX Tape Decks, Lighting Controls, Multimedia PCs,
Xbox, iPod and Custom Installation Products
NOTE: Following the Code Tables are Command Locators.
Use the Command Locators to locate the additional
commands that are accessed via the SHIFT button.
AUDIO
DVD
CD
SAT
TV
VCR
CABLE
AUX
LIGHT
TAPE
PHONO
TV2
VCR2
DVR
LDP
XM RADIO
IPOD
X-BOX
Pre-Programmed Code Notes
PRE-PROGRAMMED CODE NOTES
Pre-Programmed Code Tables
PRE-PROGRAMMED CODE TABLES