Universal Remote Control ZC800 User manual

ZC800
Owner’s Manual

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IntroductionTable of Contents
Introduction ...................................................... 3
Button Functions ............................................... 4
Setup ............................................................... 6
Battery Installation ....................................... 6
Battery Saver ............................................... 6
Code Saver ................................................. 6
Code Entry ....................................................... 6
Direct Code Entry ........................................ 6
Code Search ............................................... 7
Brand Search ............................................... 8
Code Identification Feature ............................... 9
Programming Combo Device Codes ............... 10
VCR/DVD/DVR Punch-Through Feature ....... 10
Volume/Mute Control Feature ......................... 10
Setting Volume/Mute Control, Punch-Through . 11
Setting any Mode to use its own Volume/Mute 11
Sleep Timer .................................................... 12
Code Learning ................................................ 13
Tips on Learning ........................................ 13
IR Transmitter Finder Feature ..................... 15
Learning Commands ....................................... 16
Clearing Commands ....................................... 17
Clearing Learned commands for a mode ..... 17
Master Clear ............................................. 17
Troubleshooting .............................................. 18
Instrucciones en Español ................................. 20
Manuel d’instruction ....................................... 38
Congratulations on your purchase of this Universal
Remote Control. Universal Remotes let you
replace a broken or lost remote or combine more
than one remote into one. In addition, this remote
is equipped with a command learning feature
which lets the remote learn commands from your
original equipment remote control!
This remote control operates the common features
of most but not all models and brands of IR
Infrared Controlled Video Equipment. This
remote may provide functions that are not
available on your equipment. Some functions of
your particular equipment (e.g. menu functions)
may not be controlled by this remote. In such
cases, use the original remote control for your
equipment. Please use this manual to become
familiar with your Universal Remote.After you are
familiar with your remote the first thing you need
to do is to install batteries and setup your remote
for your particular product and brand.
Thank you for buying this remote and we hope it
will give you many years of service.

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Button Functions
Note: The REC button must be pressed TWICE to record from
your VCR. For some brands of VCRs, you might need to press the
REC button once, then press it again for three seconds. Some
buttons on the remote might have functions that are referred to
by different names on the device you are controlling. E.G. LAST
may be called RECALL, or ENTER may be called DISPLAY.
These differences depend on the brand and model of your
product. Also, this remote can only operate features that exist on
your product. E.G., your product must have LAST ability for the
LAST button to operate this feature.
1. Red Indicator Lights when any button is pressed.
2. SETUP Used for setup.
3. TV, DVD, SAT etc. Selects product to be operated.
4. GUIDE displays on-screen program or channel guides.
5. MENU Brings up the device Menu screen (if available) -
use with UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT navigation
buttons.
6. VOLUME UP/DOWN Changes the volume level of the
product, normally the TV.
7. UP, DOWN, LEFT & RIGHT navigation buttons.
8. MUTE Turns off the TV sound while the picture remains.
9. CC (SUBTITLE) TV Closed Caption (if your TV has this
feature) or DVD Subtitle toggle.
10. SLEEP Turns off the TV after a period of 1 to 99 minutes.
11. ZOOM Zooms or enlarges a specific area of the screen.
12. NUMBERS Enter numbers for direct channel selection.
Some products require Enter to be pressed after channel
selection.
13. ENTER Used after direct channel number entry to
immediately change to the selected channel.
14. REPLAY - Replays the last 8 seconds of a program.
15. RECORD, PLAY, STOP, REW, FF, PAUSE VCR control
buttons operate your VCR even when the remote is set to
operate the TV. Also operates DVD Scan -/+.
16. L1 - L4 used to store learned commands.
17. THUMBS UP/DOWN - set your Thumbs ratings.
18. ADVANCE - Catches you up to the live broadcast.
19. DOT/DASH Used for digital channels, e.g. 2-3.
20. ANT/SD-HD Performs the TV/DVD or Standard
Definition/High Definition switch function.
21. SAP Selects Secondary Audio Program channel if available.
MTS selects MultiTrack Sound (if available).
22. LAST/REPEAT Returns to the previously selected channel,
or DVD repeat toggle.
23. INPUT For some TVs, press repeatedly to select available
viewing sources (antenna, cable box, VCR, etc.).
24. OK Selects menu items for the device you are controlling.
25. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Changes the channels. CHAPTER
+/- controls DVD/CD track selection i.e. DVD/CD Track
Skip Up/Down (in DVD and SAT modes). Note the VCR
buttons also control DVD when in DVD Mode.
26. INFO Displays/selects on-screen channel information, etc.
27. EXIT/RETURN Used to exit menu functions.
28. LEARN Used to setup learning functions.
29. POWER Turns product On or Off.
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Setup, cont.
Write your codes down here for easy reference later.
Code Search
If your product does not respond after you have tried all
the codes for your brand, or if your brand is not listed,
try searching for your code by following these steps.
1. Manually turn on the device (TV, DVD, etc.) to be
controlled.
2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator stays on, then release the SETUP button.
3. Press and quickly release the desired mode button
(TV, DVD, etc.). The red indicator blinks off once.
4. Press the CHANNEL UP button repeatedly (up to
300 times) until the device to be controlled changes
channel. The red indicator blinks off with each
button press. If you accidentally overshoot the code
required, press the CHANNEL DOWN button to
backtrack through the library until the device
changes channel. Pressing CHANNEL UP changes
direction to forward again.
5. Press and release MUTE to install the code.
Type Type stored Code
TV
DVD
SAT
HD
VCR
DVR
CBL
AUX
Setup
Battery Installation
1. On the back of the remote, push down on the tab
and lift the cover off.
2. Match the batteries to the + and - marks inside the
battery case, then insert 2 AAAAlkaline batteries.
3. Press the battery cover back into place.
Battery Saver
Your remote automatically turns off if the buttons are
depressed more than 30 seconds.
Code Saver
Codes are stored in permanent memory while you are
changing batteries so you will not lose any codes
stored in the remote while you are changing batteries.
Direct Code Entry
NOTE: You can store any kind of code under any mode
(except TV). I.E. you can store a VCR code under the
CBL button, or a DVD code under the VCR button, etc.
However, you can only store TV codes under the TV
button.
1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator stays on, then release the SETUP button.
2. Press and release the desired mode button (TV,
DVD, etc.). The red indicator blinks, then stays lit.
3. Enter the 4 digit code from the code tables (on
separate sheet). Note: after a valid code entry, the
red indicator turns off. For an invalid code, the red
indicator flashes.
4. With your device on, press CHANNELUP. If the
device responds, no further programming is
required. Note: If some buttons do not operate your
equipment, try one of the other codes for your
brand.

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Code Identification Feature
The Code Identification Feature allows you to identify
the 4 digit library code stored under your device key.
For example, if you want to find out what 4 digit code is
stored under your TV device key, follow the six steps
below:
1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator stays on. Release the SETUP button.
2. Press and release the desired mode button (TV,
DVD, etc.). The red indicator blinks, then stays lit.
3. Press and release the SETUP button. The red
indicator blinks off.
4. To find the first digit for the code stored under the
mode key pressed in step 2, press each numeric key
from 0-9 in turn. When the red indicator blinks off
the number you pressed is the first digit for the code
you are searching for.
5. To find the second digit, repeat step 4, this time
when the red indicator blinks off this is the second
digit.
6. Repeat step 4 to find the third and fourth digits.
Code Search by Brand
Lets you search for a code for a specific Brand within
the Code Library for a particular manufacturer.
1. Turn on the device (TV, DVD, etc.) to be controlled.
2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator remains on, then release SETUP button.
3. Press and quickly release the desired mode button
(TV, DVD, etc.). The red indicator blinks off once.
4. Press and release the numeric button (0-9)
corresponding to desired Manufacturer (see table on
next page). The red indicator blinks off once. Note,
pressing “0” performs a full library search same as
normal Code Search Method on previous page.
5. Press the CHANNEL UP button repeatedly until the
device to be controlled changes channel. The red
indicator blinks off with each button press. If you
accidentally overshoot the code required, press the
CHANNEL DOWN button to backtrack through the
library until the device changes channel. Pressing
CHANNEL UP changes direction to forward again.
6. Press and release MUTE to install the code.
Brand Search Method entry is now complete.
Note: When all codes under a Brand have been searched
the red indicator flashes rapidly for 3 seconds.
Setup, cont.Setup, cont.
Most users will store DVD codes under the DVD button,
Cable codes under CBL, etc. If (for example) you want to
store a VCR code under CBL, first follow the procedure
for Direct Code Entry (previous page) and press CBL in
step 2 of Direct Code Entry, then enterANYVCR code in
step 3 of Direct Code Entry. Then follow the steps above
for Code Search (or Brand Search, below). Note: If the
device does not have a CHANNEL UP button, use
PLAY (VCR only) or POWER instead. Code Search
starts from the currently stored 4 digit number under
that mode.
1 RCA, GE, SA
2 Zenith
3 Philips, Magnavox
4 Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, Pioneer
5 LG, Samsung, Hitachi, JVC, Sanyo
6 Echostar, Sylvania, Dish, Emerson, Fisher, Hughes
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Programming Combo Device Codes
Some Combo devices (e.g. TV/VCR, TV/DVD, DVD/
VCR, etc.) will require you to set up two different Mode
buttons to control both parts of the Combo device. For
example, if you have a TV/DVD Combo, you might need
to set up one code under the TV button to control the
TV part AND a separate code (under any other Mode
button) to control the DVD part.
VCR/DVD/DVR Punch-Through Feature
This remote allows the 6 VCR transport buttons (i.e.
PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, FF, REWIND, and REC) to
Punch-Through control from any Mode programmed
with TV, SAT or Cable codes to the last VCR, DVD or
DVR programmed Mode you used. Normally other
types of remotes only punch-through (from another
Mode) on the 6 VCR buttons to the device programmed
under the VCR Mode button. This is not much use if
you are using a DVD programmed under a Mode other
than VCR. For example, if you have 2 DVD, VCR or DVR
devices programmed into this remote, the last one you
accessed on the remote will be the one that has control
of the 6 VCR transport buttons when in any other
Mode. This feature will not operate if the programmed
TV, SAT or Cable code has its own VCR transport
button control e.g. a TV Combo, SAT/PVR, etc.
Volume/Mute Control and Punch-Through Feature
This remote lets you select which device Mode controls
your Volume/Mute buttons. The remote is initially set
(factory default) for all device Modes programmed with
“Visual” codes (e.g. TV, VCR, DVD, DVR, SAT &
CABLE) and “Audio” codes (e.g. CD & AUDIO) to use
their own Volume/Mute control if present. If the
programmed “Visual” code has no Volume/Mute
operation of its own then those buttons will punch-
through control to the TV Mode device without
needing to change to TV Mode. Please refer to the next
page for more information.
Setup, cont.Setup, cont.
Any Mode chosen forVolume/Mute control MUST have
its own Volume/Mute function or the Volume/Mute
buttons will do nothing.
SettingALLVolume/Mute Control to any one Mode
This routine can set all Modes to “punch-through” to
any one chosen Mode for Volume/Mute button control
without the needing to change to that Mode.
1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator turns on, then release the button.
2. Press and hold the MUTE button until the red
indicator blinks off, then release the button.
3. Press and release the desired Mode button (TV,
DVD, etc.) for Volume/Mute control, the red
indicator blinks then stays on.
4. Press and release the MUTE button and the red
indicator turns off. The red indicator will blink
rapidly for three seconds if the Mode you have
selected has no Volume/Mute control.
5. All other Modes will now punch-through to your
chosen Mode for Volume/Mute control.
6. All “Visual” and “Audio” programmed Modes will
now punch-through to the respective Modes you
have chosen for Volume/Mute control.
Setting any Mode to use its own Volume/Mute Control
This routine can set any Mode to use only its own
Volume/Mute control. Note - If your chosen Mode has
no Volume/Mute functions of its own then the Volume/
Mute buttons will do nothing.
1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator turns on, then release the button.
2. Press and hold the MUTE button until the red
indicator blinks off, then release the button.
3. Press and release the desired Mode button (TV,
DVD, etc.), the red indicator blinks then stays on.
4. Press and release the VOLUME- (Down) button, the
red indicator blinks then stays on.
5. Press and release the MUTE button and the red
indicator turns off.
6. All “Visual” and “Audio” programmed Modes will
now punch-through to the respective Modes you
have chosen for Volume/Mute control.

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Code Learning
The learning feature lets you “learn” functions from
your original remote control. For example - you may
want to use your remote to operate the RANDOM
PLAY feature from your original CD remote control.
This remote is equipped with an “easy learning” feature
that lets you “learn” features (such as RANDOM PLAY
from your original CD remote).
Tips on Learning
You can only learn one device type under any one
Mode button e.g. only learn TV codes under the TV
Mode, DVD codes under the DVD Mode, etc. If you are
trying to learn from a “Universal” remote, it might have
more than one code type stored under a Mode. Try
learning from another remote to see if there’s a problem
with the type or brand of remote you are trying to learn
from.
a. Some functions from some types of remotes might
not be able to be learned.
b. No functions may be stored under LEARN or
SETUP buttons.
c. Only one original device type can be learned per
individual Mode.
d. Use fresh batteries for both the Learning Remote
and the Original Remote.
e. Keep at least three feet away from incandescent or
low-energy lights when learning.
f. Perform a Master Clear (see page 17) before learning
and try learning 2 or 3 commands initially. Then
carry out a Master Clear before completely learning
your original remote’s commands.
g. Place the original remote end-to-end with the
Learning Remote so the IR transmitters on both
remotes are directly in line with each other. You may
need to adjust the height of either remote to achieve
this. Use the IR Transmitter Finder feature to assist
you.
Setup, cont.
Sleep Timer
The SLEEP button operates the Sleep function of your
device providing it supports the Sleep function.
Alternatively, you can enable the remote to turn off
your TV after a period of 1 to 99 minutes as shown
below. This feature is only available for the TV Mode
and the remote must be in TV Mode to set a Sleep
Timer. This feature works even if your TV does not
have its own Sleep function.
1. Press and release the TV Mode button.
2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator stays on. Release the SETUP button.
3. Press and release the SLEEP button (Note any
previously set Sleep timer is cancelled at this point
and the remote returns to normal operation).
4. Press and release the numeric buttons (01-99) for
the time required. The red indicator blinks off to
indicate button press acceptance and remains off
after the second button press.
5. TV Sleep Timer now set.
6. Leave the Remote pointing towards the TV with an
unobstructed path.
To cancel the Sleep Timer, press and release the
POWER button in TV Mode or repeat Steps 1, 2 and 3
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This feature assists you in identifying where your
original remotes IR transmitter is located and is
particularly useful if your original remote’s IR
transmitter is hidden behind a lens.
1. Point both remotes facing each other by
approximately 1 inch apart (see Tips on Learning on
previous pages)
2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator turns on, then release the button.
3. Press and release the desired Mode button (TV,
DVD, etc.), the red indicator blinks then stays on.
4. Press and release the LEARN button, the red
indicator blinks then stays on.
5. Press and hold any Original Remote button and
move the Original Remote to the left and right, and/
or, up and down in front of the Learning remote IR
transmitter. The red indicator will remain on if no IR
from the Original remote is found and the red
indicator will blink on and off more rapidly when the
IR transmitters are lining up. The point where the
red indicator blinks most rapidly is where the two IR
transmitters are aligned. Note some original remotes
will only transmit IR on the initial button press then
stop. In these cases, quickly press and release the
original remote button repeatedly during this
procedure.
6. You can now learn a button from your original
remote by continuing from “Step 4” in the
“Learning Commands” section on the next page, or,
to exit at this point, press and release the SETUP
button
IR Transmitter Finder Feature
h. Keep the distance between the two remotes to
approximately 1 inch and do not move or change the
distance between the two remotes until you have
learned all the required buttons for that Mode.
i. When Learning, do not release the button being
Learned until the red indicator has blinked off for
half a second.
j. Avoid learning your original remote Volume/Mute
buttons unless you are sure these operate the same
device e.g. some original DVD remotes include TV
Volume/Mute button control and can be two
different types of code.
k. Avoid learning your original remote VCR transport
buttons unless you are sure these operate the same
device e.g. some original TV remotes include VCR
button control and can be two different types of
code.
l. If learning the first or second buttons for a Mode
results in continuous errors then try the following:
i. End the Learn session by pressing the SETUP
button.
ii. Clear out the learned commands for that Mode.
iii. Check the IR transmitters are correctly aligned
between the two remotes (use the IR Transmitter
Finder facility).
iv. Adjust the distance between the two remotes to be
closer (e.g. half an inch) or a further away (e.g. 2
inches) from each other.
v. Try learning the original remote for that Mode again.
If problems reoccur with the same button check the
original remote button being learned – does it transmit?
Does it operate the target device? Try learning that
button under a different clear Mode. If it learns okay
then it is likely to be a different code type from the
others and cannot be learned under the same Mode.
Tips On Learning, cont.

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To Clear all Learned Commands undera mode
1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator turns on. Release the SETUP button.
2. Press and release the button for the mode you want
to clear (TV, DVD, etc.). The red indicator blinks off.
3. Press and release the LEARN button TWICE. The
red indicator blinks off.
4. Press and release the SETUP button. The red
indicator turns off. All learned Commands under that
mode are now cleared.
Master Clear - To Clear all Learned
Commands under all modes
1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator turns on. Release the SETUP button.
2. Press and release the LEARN button TWICE. The
red indicator blinks off.
3. Press and release the SETUP button. The red
indicator turns off. All Learned commands in the
remote are now cleared.
Clearing Commands
1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red
indicator turns on, then release the button.
2. Press and release the desired mode button (TV,
DVD, etc.), the red indicator blinks then stays on.
3. Press and release the LEARN button, the red
indicator blinks then stays on.
4. Press and release the Learning Remote button that
you want to teach (e.g. POWER).
5. Point both remotes facing each other by approxi-
mately 1 inch apart (see tips on page 13).
6. Press and hold the Original Remote button (e.g.
Power) until the red indicator blinks once and stays
on. If there is a learning problem, the indicator blinks
for three seconds and stays on. If this happens,
repeat Steps 4 to 6.
7. Repeat Steps 4-6 for other buttons you want to
learn.
8. Press and release the SETUP button when all desired
remote commands are learned. Code Learning is now
complete.
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6.
Learning Commands
Line up your remotes (that you’re learning from) in front of
the Learning remote, on a hard surface approx. 1 inch apart.
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This product has been manufactured under rigid quality
specifications and control and is warranted by AmerTac to,
under normal use and conditions, by you, the original
purchaser, be free of defects in material and workmanship for
the lifetime that you own it.
Should this device be proven defective, please return it,
prepaid along with proof of purchase (e. g. dated bill of sale,
UPC bar code from original package) to, AmerTac, Attn:
Returns Department, 250 Boulder Drive, Breinigsville, PA
18031
AmerTac’s obligations are limited to replacement or refund of
purchase price of this product and do not include any
liability for damages for claims because of accident, negli-
gence, misuse, alteration, commercial use, improper installa-
tion, or the simultaneous use of different battery types (e.g.
standard, alkaline or rechargeable).
This warranty does not cover product purchased, serviced or
otherwise used outside the United States or Canada. This
warranty is not transferable.
This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or
liabilities. Any implied warranties, including any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular use,
shall be limited to duration of the warranty. In no case shall
AmerTac be liable for any consequential or incidental
damages whatsoever. No person or representative is
authorized to assume on behalf of AmerTac any liability
other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this
product.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on the term of
an implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damage and the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which
vary from state/province to state/province.
Limited Lifetime WarrantyTroubleshooting
Remote does not operate your product.
• Press the mode button of the product you want
to control.
• Program the remote with a new code.
• Install new batteries. (You might have to
reprogram your remote after installing new
batteries.)
• Remote may not be compatible with your
product.
Remote does not operate some features of
your product.
• Program remote with a new code.
• Remote may not be able to operate all features
of your product or button names might be
different than your product.
Red Indicator blinks after you program a
product code.
• Remote did not accept the code.
• Try to program the code again or try a different
code.
For help with setup, please call: 201-661-9944.