Congratulations!
Your BIG BUTTON™ Universal Remote
Control is a state-of-the-art device that
integrates many different infrared remote
controls. (NOTE: The BIG BUTTON™ is
not compatible with UHF (RF) controlled
devices.)
The BIG BUTTON™ is pre-programmed
at the factory, but you will need to enter a
Device Code for each device to complete
the program. Simply enter correct device
codes for your equipment and your BIG
BUTTON™ is ready to use! A Device
Code List is included in this User’s
Manual.
The BIG BUTTON™ replaces up to 5
separate remote controls to operate your
infrared controlled television (TV), videocassette recorder (VCR), cable box (CBL)
or satellite receiver (SAT), DVD or TIVO
digital video disk player.
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating System: Pre-programmed
infrared remote control system.
Compatibility: Replaces most brands of
IR (infrared) remote controls for the TVs,
VCRs, Cable/Satellite systems, DVD and
TIVO.
Power Requirement: 2 AA size batteries,
alkaline recommended.
Size: 2-5/8:W x 9-1/2"L x 2-1/4"H
FEATURES
TV, VCR, CABLE/SAT, DVD and TIVO
Modes. Simply press the desired DEVICE
MODE button (TV, VCR, CBL /SAT, DVD or
TIVO) once to select the operation MODE.
CODE NUMBER ENTRY. The ability to easily
select the TV, VCR, CBL /SAT, DVD or TIVO
device you wish to control.
CODE NUMBER RECALL. The ability to
display the code number of the currently
selected TV, VCR, CBL /SAT, DVD or TIVO
device on the status indicator light.
POWER SCAN. The ability to search through
the TV, VCR, CBL /SAT, DVD or TIVO code
library for a code that will operate your device.
POWER SCAN MODEL CHECK. Expands
the ability of regular Power Scan by allowing
the user to remain in scan mode and test any
valid button for the TV, VCR, CBL /SAT, DVD
or TIVO device being scanned.
MASTER POWER. The ability to turn on/off
all TV, VCR, CBL /SAT, DVD or TIVO devices
at the same time upon press and release of
the ON/OFF button. This feature is user programmable to be enabled or disabled.
VOLUME PUNCH -THROUGH. You can
control the volume of your TV when you are
in another device mode. This feature is a user
programmable selection
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction1
Feature List1
Specifications1
Setting up your BIG BUTTON™ 2
-Installing the Batteries2
-Using Device Codes2
-Using Power Scan (Searching) 2-3
-Using ID Recall3
-Setting Punch-Through3
-Enabling Master Power4
Operating BIG BUTTON™4
Care & Maintenance4
Troubleshooting8
Device Code Lists5-7
-TV5
-VCR5-6
-Cable6-7
-Satellite7
-DVD7
-TIVO7
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SETTING UP YOUR BIG BUTTON™
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Your BIG BUTTON™ requires 2 fresh AA-size batteries (alkaline batteries recommended).
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of your BIG BUTTON™.
2. Observe the polarity of the batteries and the “+/-” marks inside the battery compartment.
3. Insert the batteries.
4. Push the battery cover back in place.
Note: When all batteries are disconnected, the BIG BUTTON™ retains it’s settings for a
few hours. Should you fail to replace the batteries in time, you may have to reprogram.
See SETTING UP YOUR BIG BUTTON™ Section.
There are 5 Device Modes (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT, DVD and TIVO) in your BIG BUTTON™.
You may setup the BIG BUTTON™ by using device codes or by using power scan
(searching) instructions.
Important- If you are programming a TV/VCR Combo, try VCR codes first!
Program TIVO by using the DVD button and then entering codes.
USING DEVICE CODES
At-A-Glance:
MODE (3 sec) → digit→ digit→ digit
(e.g. for a Zenith TV, press and hold
"TV" button until LED starts blinking,
then press and release "0", "6", "9")
1. Referring to the DEVICE CODE LIST, look up the 3-digit Code Number that corre
sponds to the brand and models of your equipment. If there is more than one DEVICE
CODE listed under your brand, try the first code with the following instructions:
2. Hold down the Device Mode Button (e.g. TV) until the status LED indicator (located
above the "ON/OFF" button) begins to blink. (This takes about 3 seconds) Then
release the button.
3. Enter the three digit code of the DEVICE from step “l” above. Upon entry of the third
digit, the status indicator will blink a confirmation (3 blinks) if the code was accepted,
but will turn OFF immediately if the code was rejected. If rejected, try another code.
4. Try the functions on the BIG BUTTON™. If your device responds to your requested
function correctly, you have entered the correct Code. Otherwise, repeat the above
setup instructions with the remaining Device Codes until your device (e.g. TV)
responds to your requested function. Simply repeat the above procedures to enter the
Device Codes for your VCR, CBL/SAT, DVD or TIVO
(Remember to press Device Mode Button TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD in step 2
above).
NOTES:
• If you cannot find a correct Device Code for your equipment, see USING POWER
SCAN (searching) section .
• It is highly recommended, to write down your Codes on the bottom label of your BIG
BUTTON™.
USING POWER SCAN (SEARCHING)
At-A-Glance:
MODE (3 sec) → ON/OFF → ARROW UP (▲) or ARROW DOWN (▼) → ENTER
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If you cannot identify a correct Device Code for your equipment from the Device Code
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List, you should try the POWER SCAN method.
1. Manually turn
on the device you wish to scan for (e.g. TV)
2. Perform Power Scan by pressing and holding (approximately 3 seconds) the desired
DEVICE MODE button TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD until the status indicator light begins
to blink.
3. Press and release the ON/OFF(power) button. The status indicator light will stop blink
ing and stay ON at this point.
4. PRESS and RELEASE slowly and patiently the
blue UP (▲) button to scan forward
through the code database. To scan backward through the code database, press and
release the blue DOWN (▼) button. Each time you press the up or down arrow, the
remote will try and turn off the device (TV, VCR etc) you originally selected.
5. When the device (TV,VCR etc.) responds by shutting off, press the ENTER button. This
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will store the code in memory and you will see three blinks of the status indicator light
to confirm the code input.
Be patient, there are over 100 codes to search through.
NOTE:
• Power Scan Model Check is the same as Power Scan, however, other keys may be
tested to see if they work with the target device without leaving the scan feature. If the
device responds to the other keys pressed, then the current ID will be locked in by pressing the ENTER button. Otherwise, scanning may be continued by pressing either the blue
ARROW UP (▲) or ARROW DOWN(▼) buttons.
At-A-Glance:
MODE (3 sec) → ON/OFF → ARROW UP(▲) or ARROW DOWN (▼) → ANY VALID KEY
or (ARROW UP (▲) or ARROW DOWN (▼) ENTER
USING ID RECALL
At-A-Glance:
MODE (3 sec) PREV CH
1. To see the Code of a device, press and hold the DEVICE MODE button (TV, VCR,
CBL/ SAT) or DVD of the selected device until the status indicator begins to blink
(approx. 3 seconds).
2. Press the PREV CH BUTTON. Upon release of the PREV CH button, the status
indicator will blink the 100’s, 10’s and 1’s of the device’s code.
3. Count the number of blinks to determine the code. A ‘0’ in any location is represented
by a fast flicker of the status indicator. A code of 102 will be shown as BLINK <pause>
FLICKER <pause> BLINK, BLINK .
SETTING PUNCH-THROUGH
At-A-Glance:
CBL/SAT or DVD MODE (3 sec) → CBL/SAT or DVD (hold) → TV
NOTE: By setting punch-through in CBL/SAT (or DVD) Mode,. the TV'S volume up/down
controls will be accessed by the BIG BUTTON™ when in the CBL/SAT (or DVD) Mode.
1. Press and hold the CBL/SAT or DVD MODE button until the status indicator begins to
blink (approx. 3 sec.) Release the Device Mode button.
2. Press and hold the Device button (CBL/SAT) or (DVD) and press the TV button. The
status indicator will blink a confirmation sequence of 2 blinks.
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ENABLING MASTER POWER
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At-A-Glance:
ANY DEVICE MODE (3 sec) → ON/OFF → ON/OFF
1. The Master Power feature is disabled as the default. To enable Master Power, press
and hold any DEVICE MODE button TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD until the status
indicator begins to blink (approx. 3 sec.). Then release the button
2. Press and release the ON/OFF button twice. The status indicator will blink a
confirmation (2 blinks) that Master Power has been enabled.
3. Repeat the process to disable the Master Power feature.
NOTE:
• With Master Power enabled, the remote will send the power code plus 2 additional
power codes for each TV, VCR, CBL/SAT OR DVD, in that order. All of the devices should
be within the remote’ s operating range so they can receive their power code.
OPERATING THE BIG BUTTON™
Normal Operation
Once you have set up the BIG BUTTON™ for your equipment, it works like your original
remote controls. To operate, just aim it at your equipment, press an appropriate Device
Mode Button and then command the desired function by pressing a corresponding button
on the BIG BUTTON™. The indicator turns on during signal transmission and as confirmation of button touch. At your button touch, the BIG BUTTON™ illuminates the keypad
for 5 seconds. You will see the keypad clearly even when you are in a dimly lit area.
OPERATING THE" MENU " MODE
1. To change to "menu" mode, press MENU button.
2. In menu mode, use REWIND ( ), PLAY (▲), F.FORWARD (▼) , or RECORD ( )
▲
▲
buttons as a navigation button (blue arrow). Once the menu item is reached, press the
ENTER button and your selection will be made.
3. If a button is not pressed within 20 seconds in the Menu mode, the remote control will
exit MENU Mode.
4. If any button is pressed except ENTER button in Menu mode, the remote control will
exit MENU mode.
5. In the CBL/SAT Mode, REWIND ( ), PLAY (▲ ), F. FORWARD (▼), or RECORD ( )
▲
▲
buttons are used for navigation only.
TIVO INSTRUCTIONS
1. Press menu button to enter into navigation mode.
2. Use the blue arrow buttons to navigate.
3. Press exit button to exit TIVO.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Do not expose your BIG BUTTON™ to direct sunlight, high temperature, mechanical
shock, or liquids.
2. Do not use old and new batteries together as old batteries tend to leak.
3. Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleansers on your BIG BUTTON™.
4. Keep the unit dust free by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.
5. Do not disassemble your BIG BUTTON™, it contains no user-serviceable parts.
** NOTE: In order to include
codes for many Cable/Satellite/
DVD systems, certain buttons
on your BIG
BUTTON™ will activate different functions than shown on
the buttons. For a detailed
description of button functions,
refer to the last page of this
manual. This will make it easy
to look up button functions for
your specific device type.
Simply match up the device
button with the button name for
the desired selection.
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PREV(RECALL)
TV/VCR(TV/SAT)TV input
ENTER(SELECT)Select
VOL+Volume Up
VOL-Volume Down
MUTE(INFO/VIEW)Mute
MENUTiVo
EXITLive
UPNavigation Up
DOWNNavigation Down
LEFTNavigation Left
RIGHTNavigation Right
GUIDELive TV/Guide
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roubleshooting
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Q. My BIG BUTTON™ does not work at all!
A. Check whether batteries are in good condition, inserted properly, and are in correct +/- polarity.
See INSTALLING THE BATTERIES.
A. Make sure you have pressed the Device Mode Button (TV, VCR, CBL /SAT, DVD) before using
any functions.
Q. If several Device Codes are listed for my device, how can I select the correct Device Code?
A. To seek the Device Code for your device, test the codes one by one until the buttons work
properly.
Q. My equipment responds only to some of the commands.
A. You have set a code for which only some commands work properly but
some do not. Try other codes until the buttons work properly. Make sure you have tried setup using
DEVICE CODES and POWER SCAN (searching) instructions.
Q. My BIG BUTTON™ doesn’t control the Volume on my TV from CBL/SAT modes.
A. You need to set the VOLUME PUNCH THROUGH. See SETTING PUNCH-THROUGH section