Velleman VRC801D2 User manual

VRC801D2
UNIVERSAL 8-IN-1 REMOTE CONTROL WITH BLUE LCD DISPLAY
USER MANUAL

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Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its
lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as
unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the
local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Congratulations on purchasing the universal 8 in 1 remote control. The universal 8 in 1 remote
control is able to control almost all makes of TV set(TV), DVD and DVR-players (DVD),
DVB receivers ,(digital) Satellite receivers and Cable receivers(DVB), Video Recorders (VCR),
Tuners (TUNER), cassette decks(TAPE), CD players (CD), Audio amplifiers and other Audio
devices (AUX).
The remote control controls the basic device functions which has been set. It is not intended to
replace all the functions of your original remote control.
Please keep this user manual for future reference.
Device Code Assignment
Bank for Device Initial code Total of codes
TV TV 048 488
488488
488
VCR VCR 075
075075
075 182
182182
182
DVB Satellite, Cable, DVB 413 41
4141
413
33
3
DVD DVD,DVR 026 190
190190
190
CD CD 035 124
124124
124
TUNER TUNER 039 114
114114
114
TAPE TAPE 067
067067
067 134
AUX AMP, LD，
，，
，VCD 032 204
204204
204
Total codes: 1849

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The Device Key
SET To start the remote control set-up or to display the status on the LCD screen.
LEARN To set the learn functions.
TV VCR DVB CD DVD TUNER TAPE AUX To select the device which you wish to
control.
POWER Switches the device on and off.
0-9 The number keys function just like the number keys on your original remote control.
Works like the enter on your original remote.
AV Works like the TV/Video key on your original TV remote, and TV/SAT key on your
original satellite remote A.B in cable and CD modes.
MENU Functions just like the Menu or OSD (on-screen display) or Memory key on your
original remote control.
Show View function scans all channels for you to have a program quick view.
All off function can turn on or turn off all your devices with one button.
Macro function carries out several successive operations via one button for your home
entertainment centre.
CH±
±±
±Functions just like the Channel Up/Down keys on your original remote control.
VOL±
±±
±To Control the volume, functions just like the Volume Up / Down on your original
remote control.
Key to mute the sound
REW（fast reverse）
PLAY (Controls DVD or CD)
FFWD
REC
STOP(Stops the operation)
PAUSE (Stops the operation and standby mode)
OK EXIT Functions just like the UP，DOWN，LEFT，RIGHT，
OK and EXIT Keys on your original remote control for menu function. During the set up
mode they are only used as a cursor for confirming and exiting remote control programming.

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RED YELLOW BLUE GREEN for TV Fast Text.
Television video
TV and text mixed
Teletext mode
Page hold
Direct Set Up (by Brand name and Code)
If you know the brand name of the device, it can be set up directly( direct search on the screen
via brand name and code selection).
1. Switch on the device (e.g. TV, DVD) which you wish to control, if the device is VCR, please
insert a video cassette.
2. Press and hold the SET key on the remote control. Simultaneously press a device key (e.g.
TV, DVD…)
3. Release the pressed keys, the brand name is displayed on the LCD screen.
4. Press UP or DOWN key to select the device brand name (e.g. Your TV set brand: Life)
5. Check whether the keys are functioning correctly (e.g. Power, CH+, CH-, VOL+, VOL-,
Mute). If none of the new remote control keys function correctly or the majority of the keys
do not function correctly, try out another code by pressing or key until all basic
functions function correctly.
6. Once you are satisfied with the code, simply press OK to save it. Success is displayed on the
LCD screen and the set-up is exited. You can press device key again to exit SET UP or use
UPor DOWN to select another set-up.
Remark:
1. To return to initial status, press the EXIT key or the device key (e.g. TV, or VCR…)
2. When testing key functioning, aim the remote control at the device which you wish to control.
3. During set-up, the OK , EXIT keys are only used to set up your new remote control.
These keys can not be used for normal menu functions until you exit set-up.
4. If the device has been locked, it has to be unlocked before you can carry out the set-up.
Set-up by Auto Search
If set-up via brand name and code has been unsuccessful or if you can not find the brand name
on the remote control screen, you can also use the Auto Search function to find the right code
for your device.

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1. Switch on the device (e.g. TV, DVD) which you wish to control, if the device is VCR, please
insert a video cassette.
2. Press the SET key on your remote control for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
3. Press the UP or DOWN keys to select to CODE SETUP in the LCD menu, and press the
OK key.
4. The screen shows the DEV SEARCH in the LCD menu, and press OK key, then press
device key to select your desired operation device(e.g. TV) and then press OK key to start the
Auto Search.(In this case, you have to aim the remote control directly at the device which
you wish to control)
5. Check whether the device reacts or not. As soon as the device reacts, press any key to stop
the search.
6. Check whether majority of the keys function correctly or not. If the majority of the keys do
not function correctly, please press UP or DOWN key to select another code.
7. Once you are satisfied with the code, simply press OK to save it. Success is displayed on the
LCD screen and the set-up is exited. You can press device key again to exit SET UP or use
UPor DOWN to select another set-up.
Remark:
1. If you did not manage to stop the search when the device reacted, use the UP or DOWN
key to search for the code again.
2. During the automatic search, the OK, EXIT keys are only used to set up
your new remote control. These keys can not be used for normal menu functions until you
exit set-up.
3. Once the remote control has searched all the codes, it stops the search at the first code.
4. If the device has been locked, it has to be unlocked before you can carry out the set-up.
Set-up by Enter Code
1. Switch on the device (e.g. TV, DVD) which you wish to control.
2. At the back of this user manual there is a list of brand names and code numbers for your
device make (e.g. Lifetec 003,010,062).
3. Press the SET key on your remote control for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
4. Press UP or DOWN keys to select to CODE SETUP in the LCD menu, and press the OK
key.
5. The screen shows the DEV SEARCH in the LCD menu, press the UP or DOWN keys to
select CODE SETUP in the LCD menu, and press OK key.
6. Subsequently press the device key of the device which you wish to control (e.g. TV, DVD…)
and then press OK. Now enter the 3-figure code (eg.003 for Lifetec TV set).
7. Press OK to save the code and Success is displayed on the LCD screen. Press exit twice to
exit set-up mode.
8. Check whether majority of the keys function correctly or not. If the majority of the keys do
not function correctly, please press try another 3-figure code (e.g. 010…) listed under the
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correctly. You can press any device key again (e.g. TV) to exit set-up or use UP or DOWN to
select another set-up.
Learning
The learning function is used to extend the pre-programmed code list. The default code list
may provide all required functions, but it is still possible to add a small number of additional
functions for your new remote control. Use the learn key to program commands or the Delete
key to delete programmed commands, or select DeleteDev to delete all the commands for a
single device, or Delete All to delete all the programmed commands of all the devices in the
learning class. Press the Learn key for more than 3 seconds to access the learn mode.
Programming a Command
1. Press the respective device key (e.g. TV) of the device which you wish to carry
out programming
2. Press he SET key for more than 3 seconds, then release it (or Press the Learn key for more
than 3 seconds to access the learn mode).
3. Press the UP and Down key to select Learning in the LCD menu, then press the OK key.
4. Press the UP or DOWN key to select Learn Key in the LCD menu and then press OK.
The Select key is displayed on the LCD screen. If you wish to exit the learning mode, please
Press the device key.
5. Select the (target) key which you wish to program (e.g. Power).Waiting is displayed on the
LCD screen..
6. Aim the IR window of the original remote control at the IR receiver window of your new
remote control (Distance approx. 50mm)
7. Press the original remote control key (e.g. Power) until Success is displayed. If failed is
displayed on the LCD screen, Repeat Steps 4-6.
8. Repeat Steps 4-6 to program other keys.
9. Press a device key (e.g. TV) to exit the learning operation once all the desired commands
have been programmed.
Remark:
1. A programmed target key can programmed from various source keys more than once.
This remote control only Saves the most recently programmed signal.

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2. All usual function keys can be learnt except Show View Macro, Set, Learn,All off .
3. You may not be able to program some codes formats from this remote control.
4. It is possible to program approx. 100keys for 8 devices.
Deleting programmed Key
If you wish to delete a programmed command, proceed as follows:
1. Press the device key (e.g. TV) of the device at which the command is to be deleted.
2. Press the SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
3. Press the UP or Down key to select Learning in the LCD menu, then press OK key.
4. Press the UP or Down key to select Delete Key in the LCD menu, then press OK key.
5. Press the remote control key which you wish to delete, SURE DELET is displayed on the
LCD Screen, press OK to confirm this query. Success is displayed on the LCD screen.
6. Repeat Step 4-5 to delete the next desired keys.
7. Press a device key (e.g. TV) to exit the deleting operation once all the desired remote
commands have been deleted.
Deleting All the programmed commands for a Device
If you wish to delete all the programmed commands in a device at once and not one after the
other, proceed as follows:
1. Press the device key (e.g. TV) of the device at which the command is to be deleted.
2. Press the SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
3. Press the UP or Down key to select Learning in the LCD menu, then press OK key.
4. Press the UP or Down key to select Delete DEV in the LCD menu, then press OK key.
5. Select the device which you wish to delete and press OK.
6. SURE DELET is displayed on the LCD screen, press OK key to confirm this query.
SUCCESS is displayed on the LCD screen.
7. Repeat step 5 to delete all the commands of another device key.
8. Press EXIT key to exit the deleting operation.
Remark: It will take about 3 minutes for delete all commands in one device. If the commands are not so
many, we suggest you delete commands one by one.
Deleting All the programmed Keys
If you wish to delete all the programmed commands in the remote control, proceed as follows:
1.Press the SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
2.Press the UP or DOWN key to select Learning in the LCD menu and then press OK.
3.Press the UP or DOWN key to select Delete All in the LCD menu and then press OK.
4.Sure Delet is displayed on the LCD screen, press OK to confirm this query.
Success is displayed on the LCD screen.

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The Macro Function
Setting up macros
Carry out successive operations for your home entertainment centre with the aid of the macro
function.
Set up a macro as follows:
1. Press SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
2. Press the UP or DOWN key to select Macro in the LCD menu and then press OK.
3. Press the UP or DOWN key to select Macro 1 or Macro 2 or Macro 3 in the LCD menu,
Subsequently press OK.
4. SET UP is displayed on the LCD screen, press OK to confirm.
SELECT KEY is displayed on the LCD screen.
5. You can select the device and function key for a successive operation (e.g. TV + POWER +
MUTE + AV, DVD + PLAY, VCR + RECORD, etc... You wish to switch the TV set on and
the sound off, switch the TV set and input to AV input, to start the DVD to play a disc while
the VCR starts recording at the same time).
6. Press OK to save the setting. Success is displayed on the LCD screen.
7. You can press any device key to exit set-up, or press the EXIT key to switch to the last
status or use the UP or DOWN key to select another set-up.
Remark:
1. A maximum of 10 commands can be set up in a macro.
2. Ensure that all the keys can transmit signals; otherwise, even if you have programmed these
Keys into the macro, the macro will not function correctly. Check key functioning before
setting up the macro by pressing them to see whether the device keys flash or not.
3. Please observe that certain conditions have to be fulfilled if you wish to carry out a macro.
For example, a disc or video cassette has to be inserted into the DVD player or VCR
respectively if you wish to play a DVD or tape a programme with the VCR.
Operate Macro
Press and hold Macro key and 1 key (or 2, 3 key) and then release them. The remote control
will send out a sequent IR commands that you programmed before.
Deleting Macro
1. Press SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
2. Press the UP or DOWN key to select Macro in the LCD menu and then press OK.
3. Press the UP or DOWN key to select Macro 2 in the LCD menu, and then press OK.
4. Press the UP or Down key to select Delete in the LCD menu and then press OK.
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and Success is displayed on the LCD screen and you can return to the last status.
6. You can press any device key to exit the deleting operation, or press exit key to return to
the last status or use the UP or DOWN key to select another set-up.
Other Set Up
A. Setting the Clock
It is possible to set the clock of your LCD remote control, the clock will then be displayed on
the screen.
1. Press the SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
2. Press the UP or DOWN key to select CONFIGURE in the LCD menu, and then press the
OK.
3. Press the UP or DOWN key to select TIME SETUP in the LCD menu, and then press the
OK.
4. Press the or key to move the cursor to select hour or minute or AM/PM, then press
the number key to set hour and minute, and press the or key to select AM or PM.
5. Press OK key to save the setting and SUCCESS is displayed on the LCD screen for 1
second. Subsequently return to the current set up status. You can press any device key to exit
the set up or press exit key to return to the last state.
B. Volume Lock
This function is very handy if you only wish to use one device to control the volume. For
Example, you can use your amplifier as the main volume control and can use this function
to fix the AUX volume and mute key.
Irrespective of the device being used (TV, DVD, VCR, etc.) the remote control volume and
mute keys control the volume and mute of your amplifier.
1. Press the SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
2. Press the UP or DOWN key to select CONFIGURE in the LCD menu, and then press the
OK.
3. Press the UP or DOWN key to select VOL LOCK in the LCD menu, and then press the OK.
4. Press the device key to select the device which you wish to fix, e.g. AUX.
5. Press the or key to change to the ON or OFF mode.
6. Press OK key to save the setting and SUCCESS is displayed on the LCD screen.
Subsequently return to the current set up status. You can press any device key to exit the
setup or press exit key to return to the last status or use the UP or DOWN key to select
another set-up.
Remark: You can lock one device for volume and mute control at your new remote control. The locked device is automatically
unlocked if you lock another device.
C．
．．
．Locking a Device
Use the device lock function to fix the current device code. The device code cannot be
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exit this function.
1. Press the SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
2. Press the UP or DOWN key to select CONFIGURE in the LCD menu, and then press
OK .
3. Press the UP or DOWN key to select DEV LOCK in the LCD menu, and then press OK .
4. Press the device key to select the device which you wish to fix, e.g. TV (or DVD, DVB…)
5. Press the or key to change to the ON or OFF mode.
6. Press OK key to save the setting and SUCCESS is displayed on the LCD screen.
Subsequently return to the current set up status. You can press any device key to exit the
setup or press exit key to return to the last status or use the UP or DOWN key to select
another set-up.
Remark:
It is possible to fix all device codes, however, these device codes can not be changed via brand name code or automatic search
setup.
D. Background Light
If the backlight has been switched on, it lights up if you press a key.
1. Press the SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
2. Press the UP or DOWN key to select CONFIGURE in the LCD menu, and then press OK .
3. Press the UP or DOWN key to select Light in the LCD menu, and then press OK .
4. Press the or key to change to the ON or OFF mode.
6. Press OK key to save the setting and SUCCESS is displayed on the LCD screen.
Subsequently return to the current set up status. You can press any device key to exit the
set- up or press exit key to return to the last status or use the UP or DOWN key to select
another set-up.
E. Setting the contrast
If you are not satisfied with the screen contrast setting of your remote control, proceed as
follows:
1. Press the SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
2. Press the UP or DOWN key to select CONFIGURE in the LCD menu, and then press the
OK .
3. Press the UP or DOWN key to select Contrast in the LCD menu, and then press the OK
4. Press the or key to adjust the contrast, press OK once you are satisfied with the
setting.
Success is displayed on the LCD screen.
5. You can press any device key to exit set-up, or press the exit key to return to the last status
or use the UP or DOWN key to select another set-up.

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F. Show View Function
This remote control has a Show view function to scan all TV or CAB/SAT channels for your
quick view.
1. Press the device key to select the device which you wish to operate.
2. Press and hold the Show View key about 1 second. When the LED of the device button
flashes and it goes into Show View mode. The remote control automatically scans all
channels for a brief quick view.
Remark: 1. The remote control must be pointed at the device until Show View mode finished.
2. If you want to exit the show view mode, please press any key.
G. ALL OFF
You can turn off or turn on all devices by one button only.
Press and hold the ALL OFF key for about 1 second and then release it. The remote control
will send out all current power signal to turn on (or turn off) for every device one by one.
Meanwhile the device key flashes to tell you which power signal is been sending.
Remark: The remote control must be pointed to device that you like to control until the operation finished.
H. Delete All
Delete all set-up data and reset the device to the factory setting.
1. Press the SET key for more than 3 seconds before releasing it.
2. Press the UP or DOWN key to select CONFIGURE in the LCD menu, and then press the
OK .
3. Press the UP or DOWN key to select Clear ALL in the LCD menu, and then press OK.
Sure Clear is displayed on the LCD screen.
4. Press OK to delete all the settings and to return to the factory settings.
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The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.