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
© 2006 Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual
may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from
Universal Remote Control, Inc. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC.
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL
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