COX UNIVERSAL User Manual
UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
USER’S GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features And Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Key Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Programming Device Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming TV/VCR Combo Control . . . . . . . 10
Searching For Your Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Checking The Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming ID Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming Channel Control Lock . . . . . . . . 15
Using Master Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Re-Assigning Device Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manufacturer’s Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TABLA DE CONTENIDOS
Introducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Características y Funciones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cuadros de Teclas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Instalación de las Baterías . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Programación de Control de Dispositivos . . . . . 27
Programación de Control de Combos TV/VCR . . 29
Búsqueda de su Código . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Comprobación de los Códigos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Programación del Bloqueo de ID . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Programación del Bloqueo del Control de Canal
32
Utilización del Botón de Encendido Principal . . 33
Reasignación de Teclas de Dispositivos . . . . . . . 34
Cambio del Bloqueo de Volumen. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Resolución de Problemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Información Adicional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Códigos del Fabricante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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INTRODUCTION
The Cox Universal Remote Control by Universal
Electronics is our latest generation universal remote
control. It is designed with sophisticated technology that
will allow you to consolidate the clutter of all of the
original remote controls in your home entertainment
system. Moreover, it’s packed with easy-to-use features
such as:
• Preprogrammed to operate the cable converter
supplied by Cox Communications
• Preprogrammed interactive technology links hot keys
to your interactive service
• Master Power key for master on/off control of all your
equipment with a single keystroke
• Cable ID Lock to lock your remote control for use
only with the cable converter
• Channel Lock to lock channel selection only to the
cable converter
• Code Search to help you program control of older or
discontinued components
• Code library for video and audio devices
• Color-coded keys to quickly locate popular functions
• Dedicated keys to control popular functions on your
DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
Before using the product, you will need to program it to
operate the specific home entertainment devices you
wish to control. Follow the instructions detailed in this
manual to set up your unit, and then start enjoying your
new remote control.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Use the illustration below to locate features on the Cox
Universal Remote Control and then study the Key Charts (on
the next three pages) to learn how they function.
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KEY CHARTS
Use SETUP for all programming
sequences.
Press POWER once to turn on or
off a home entertainment device.
Press and hold MASTER POWER for
3 seconds to turn on or off all
home entertainment devices (see
Using Master Power on page 16).
Press AUX, DVD, TV, or CABLE once
to select a home entertainment
device to control. Each key has an
embedded LED (red light) that
blinks upon selection and indicates that the remote control is
working and is sending signals.
In the DVD and TV modes, use REW,
PLAY, FFWD, STOP, and PAUSE to control your VCR, DVD player, or PVR.
To record a program in the DVD or
AUX mode, press RECORD twice.
In the CABLE mode:
REW: Rewinds in 3 speeds.
PLAY: Plays a recorded program.
(Press once while watching live TV
or a recorded program for slow
motion).
FFWD: Fast forwards in 3 speeds.
STOP: Stops recording a program.
PAUSE: Pauses the program or
recording you are watching.
RECORD: Records a program.
Use these keys (except RECORD) to
control VOD (Video On Demand).
Press to replay the last
8 seconds of a program or record
ing (Instant Replay).
Press ON DEMAND once to access
Cox Communications
On DEMAND Menu
.
Press DVR LIST once to display a
list of the recorded shows on your
PVR.
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Press LIVE to return to watching
live TV.
Use INFO to display the current
channel and program information.
Use PAGE+ to page up through
menu screens and program guide.
Press HD ZOOM to change the
aspect ratio on your Scientific
Atlanta or Motorola HD receiver.
(Not available on all receivers.)
Use the Cursor keys to move the
cursor in the program guide and
menu screens, and to navigate
within the interactive service.
Use SELECT to choose options and
PPV events, and to tune programs
from the program guide.
Use GUIDE to display the program
guide.
Use PAGE- to page down through
menu screens and program guide.
Use EXIT to exit your cable
converter’s menu and guide.
Use A, B, or C to access additional
cable features (see your cable
converter’s manual).
Use SETTINGS to access additional
cable features (see your cable
converter’s manual).
Press MENU once to display the
available interactive services.
Use VOL+ (or VOL–) to raise (or
lower) the sound volume.
Press LAST once to recall the
last channel.
Use FAV to cycle through your
favorite channels stored in your
cable converter.
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Press MUTE once to turn the
sound
off or on.
Use CH+ (or CH–) to select the
next higher (or lower) channel.
Use INPUT to control the input
select feature on most TVs.
In CABLE mode, use INPUT to view
other video sources (A or B) instead of
cable.
In all other modes, use INPUT to watch
TV or video programs on a desired
device. For amplifiers/receivers, use
INPUT to select an input source.
Press ENTER once after entering
channel numbers on some televi
sions.
Use the keypad (0 ~ 9) to
directly select channels
(e.g., 09 or 31).
Use Picture in Picture SWAP to
switch images and sound between
the main and window pictures.
Use Picture in Picture ON-OFF to
switch the Picture-In-Picture feature on or off (if available on your
TV or cable service).
Use Picture in Picture MOVE to move
the window picture to different
positions in the main picture.
Use Picture in Picture CH+ (or CH-)
to select the next higher (or lower)
PIP channel.
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. On the back of the remote control, push the
tab and lift off the battery cover.
2. Obtain two (2) fully-charged AA alkaline
batteries. Match the + and – marks on the
batteries to the + and – marks in the battery
case, then insert the new batteries.
3. Align the cover’s keys with the case’s holes
and press the cover back into place. The tab
should click when the cover is locked.
4.
Test the unit by pressing POWER and any mode
key (for example, AUX, DVD, TV, or CABLE). If the
batteries are inserted correctly, the selected mode
key will blink once.
NOTE: Whenever batteries need replacement, the remote
control will cease to operate. Simply replace the batteries and
the remote control will be restored to its full functionality,
complete with your favorite settings.
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PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
The Cox Universal Remote Control is preprogrammed to
operate your cable converter, an RCA TV, a SONY DVD,
and a Pioneer audio receiver. To control devices other
than the default brands, perform the following steps;
otherwise skip this section:
NOTES: To control a VCR player, or a PVR, program the DVD key.
To control a stereo amplifier or receiver, program the AUX key. For
TV/VCR Combo control, skip this section and perform the
instructions on the next page.
If you have another brand of cable converter and interactive
service you would like to control, you’ll first need to unlock
the cable ID Lock before changing the converter code—see
Programming ID Lock on page 14.
1. Turn on a device and, if applicable, insert
video media (e.g., cassette or disc).
NOTE: Please read steps 2–4 completely before
proceeding. Highlight or write down the codes
and device you wish to program before moving
on to step 2.
2. On the remote control, press a device key once
(e.g., AUX, DVD, TV, or CABLE). Press and hold
SETUP until the selected mode key blinks
twice, then release SETUP.
3. Use the Manufacturer’s Codes (starting on
page 40) to locate the the type of device and
brand name, then enter the first four-digit
code for your device. If performed correctly,
the selected mode key will blink twice.
DEVICE KEY:
CABLE
TV
DVD
AUX
CONTROLS THESE TYPES
OF DEVICES:
CABLE CONVERTERS,
CABLE/PVR COMBO
TELEVISIONS
DVD, VCR, PVR,
TV/VCR COMBO,
TV/DVD COMBO,
TV/VCR/DVD COMBO,
DVD/PVR COMBO
AUDIO AMPLIFIER,
AUDIO TUNER, VCR
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NOTE: If the selected mode key emits a long
blink, the code is invalid. Repeat steps 2 through 3
and try entering the same code again.
4. Aim the remote control at the device and press
POWER once. The device should turn off. If it
does not, repeat steps 2–3, trying each code for
your brand until you find one that works. If it
still does not work, try searching for the code
(see Searching For Your Code on page 12).
NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER key,
press the (Play) key.
5. Repeat steps 1–4 for each device you want the
the remote control to control. For future reference, write down each working device code in
the following boxes:
AUX
AUX Device ____________________
VCR
TV
CABLE
PROGRAMMING TV/VCR COMBO CONTROL
If you own a TV/VCR Combo, perform the following
instructions to control this device:
1. Turn on your TV/VCR Combo and insert a
video cassette.
2. On the remote control, press DVD once.
Press and hold SETUP until the DVD key
blinks twice, then release SETUP.
3. Use the setup codes for TV/VCR combos on
page 50 to locate the brand name and then enter
the first four-digit code for your TV/VCR
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Combo. If you perform this procedure correctly,
the DVD key will blink twice.
NOTE: If the DVD key did not blink twice after
entering the code’s last digit, then repeat steps 2
through 3 and try entering the same code again.
4. Aim the remote control at your TV/VCR
Combo and press POWER once. The device
should turn off. If it does not respond, repeat
steps 2-3, trying each code listed for your brand
until you find one that works. If it still does not
work, try searching for the code (see Searching
For Your Code on page 12).
5. If you’ve located a TV/VCR setup code that
works your TV/VCR Combo and a separate
TV code is also listed, you’ll need to program
this code into the remote control to access
volume control (see Programming Device
Control on page 9).
If there is no separate TV code listed, you will
need to perform the following steps to access
volume control:
a. Press and hold SETUP until the DVD key
blinks twice, then release SETUP.
b. Enter 9 - 9 - 3. The DVD key will blink
twice.
c. Press DVD once. The DVD key will blink
twice.
6. For future reference, write down each work-
ing device code in the boxes below:
TV/VCR
TV (if used)
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SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE
IIf your home entertainment device does not respond to
the COX Custom DVR Universal Remote Control after
trying all the codes listed for your brand, or if your
brand is not listed at all, try searching for your code.
For example, to search for a code for your TV:
1. Turn on your TV.
2. On the remote control, press TV once;
Then press and hold SETUP until the
TV key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
3. Enter 9 - 9 - 1. The TV key will blink twice.
4. Aim the remote control at the TV and press
POWER once.
5. Press CH+ (or CH-) one or more times and
stop when the TV turns off.
NOTE: In the search mode, the remote control
will send IR codes from its library to the selected
device, starting with the most popular code first.
NOTE: If while pressing
CH+, and you inadver-
tently pass the code, press
CH- one or more times
until the TV turns on.
6. Press SETUP once to lock in the code. The TV
key will blink twice.
7. To search for the codes of your other devices,
repeat steps 1 through 5, but substitute the
appropriate key (e.g., AUX, DVD, AUD, or CABLE)
for the device you are searching for.
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CHECKING THE CODES
If you have set up the Cox Universal Remote Control
using the Searching For Your Code procedure on the
previous page, you may need to find out which fourdigit code is operating your equipment. For example, to
find out which code is operating your TV:
1. Turn on your TV.
2. On the remote control, press TV once.
Then press and hold SETUP until the
TV key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
3. Enter 9 - 9 - 0. The TV key will blink twice.
4. To view the code for the first digit, press
1 once. Wait 3 seconds and count the number
of times the TV key blinks (for example,
3 blinks = 3) and write down the number in
the leftmost TV Code box (see below).
NOTE: If a code digit is “0”, the selected mode key
will not blink.
5. Repeat step 4 three more times for remaining
digits. Use 2 for the second digit, 3 for the
third digit, and 4 for the fourth digit. Write
down the remaining digits in the boxes below.
6. To check for other device codes, repeat steps
1–5, but substitute the appropriate key (that
is, AUX, DVD, or CABLE) for the (Auxiliary,
DVD, or Cable) device you are checking.
Write down the codes in the appropriate
boxes below.
AUX Code
Aux Device ____________________
DVD Code
TV Code
CABLE Code
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PROGRAMMING ID LOCK
The Cox Universal Remote Control is preprogrammed and
locked at the factory to operate the cable converter and
interactive service given to you by your cable company.
However, if you have another brand or model of cable
converter and interactive service that you would like to
control, then you’ll need to perform the following steps
to unlock the cable ID Lock, enter a new manufacturer’s
code, and lock the ID Lock again.
1. Turn on the Cable Converter.
2. On the remote control, press CABLE once.
Then press and hold SETUP until the
CABLE key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
3. Enter 9 - 8 - 2. The CABLE key will blink
four times.
4. Perform the instructions in Programming
Device Control on page 9 to program device
control for the desired cable converter and
interactive service. Upon completion, perform
the remaining steps (5 and 6 on this page) to
again lock the ID lock.
5. On the remote control, press CABLE once.
Then press and hold SETUP until the
CABLE key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
6. Enter 9 - 8 - 2. The CABLE key will blink twice.
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PROGRAMMING CHANNEL CONTROL LOCK
By default, the remote control’s channel-control capabilities
are locked to the cable converter. The affected keys are
0~9, CH+, CH–, ENTER, and LAST. This will guarantee that
you do not inadvertently change a channel on your TV or
VCR. However, you can de-activate this feature to allow full
access to these keys in the TV and VCR modes.
To De-Activate Channel Control Lock:
1. On the remote control, press CABLE once.
Then press and hold SETUP until the
CABLE key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
2. Enter 9 - 7 - 3. The CABLE key will blink twice.
3. Press CH– once. The CABLE key will blink
four times.
4. Now, the remote control will provide TV and
VCR channel-control capabilities while in TV
or VCR mode.
NOTE: This feature does not affect the AUX mode.
To Re-Activate Channel Control Lock:
1. On the remote control, press CABLE once.
Then press and hold SETUP until the
CABLE key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
2. Enter 9 - 7 - 3. The CABLE key will blink twice.
3. Press CH+ once. The CABLE key will blink twice.
4. Now, regardless of what mode you select
(that is, TV, DVD, or CABLE), only the channel
control capability of your cable converter will
be accessible.
NOTE: This feature does not affect the AUX mode.
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USING MASTER POWER
The Cox Universal Remote Control is equipped with a
unique feature that allows you to sequentially turn all
home entertainment devices on or off with a single key.
To execute the master power control:
1. Press and hold MASTER POWER for 1.5 seconds.
This will start the power macro sequence.
2. Keep the remote pointed at your devices until
all have turned on or offf.
NOTE: MASTER POWER is preprogrammed to turn your
home entertainment devices on/off.
PROGRAMMING MASTER POWER
MASTER POWER Macro Setup
The steps below let you customize the sequence in
which your devices turn on or off when you use the
MASTER POWER key feature:
1. Press and hold the SETUP key until the LED
blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 5. The LED will blink twice
again.
3. Press the POWER key.
4. Press the device keys (AUX, DVD and/or TV) in
the sequence in which you want them to
power up or down.
NOTE: The last mode selected should always be CABLE
5. Press and hold the SETUP key again until the
LED blinks twice.
Clear MASTER POWER Macro Setup
To clear the MASTER POWER macro programming:
1. Press and hold the SETUP key until the LED
blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 5. The LED will blink twice.
3. Press the POWER key.
4. Press and hold the SETUP key again until the
LED blinks twice.
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