Cox UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL User Manual

UNIVERSAL

REMOTE CONTROL

User’s Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Key Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Programming Device Control

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Programming TV/VCR Combo Control . . . . . . . . . 9

Manufacturer’s Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setup Codes for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setup Codes for VCRs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setup Codes for PVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setup Codes for Cable Converters. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setup Codes for DVD Players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setup Codes for Stereo Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setup Codes for Stereo Amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Searching For Your Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Checking The Codes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programming ID Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Programming Channel Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . 23

To De-Activate Channel Control Lock. . . . . . . . . . . 23

To Re-Activate Channel Control Lock. . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using The Master Power Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Re-Assigning Device Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To Change Volume Lock to CABLE Mode . . . . . . . . 26

To Change Volume Lock to TV Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To Change Volume Lock to VCR Mode . . . . . . . . . . 26

To Change Volume Lock to AUX Mode . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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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 of
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 program control of older or
discontinued components

• Code library for video and audio devices

• Color-coded keys to quickly locate popular functions

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 two 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 The Master Power Key
on page 24).

Press AUX,VCR,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.

Use INFO to display the current
channel and program information.

Use PAGE+ to page up through
menu screens and program guide.

Press BACK once to show the
previous page while using the
interactive service.

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,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 out of your cable
converter’s menu and guide.

Use A,B,or C to access additional
cable features (see your cable
converter’s manual).

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Key Charts (continued)

Use SETTINGS to access additional
cable features (see your cable
converter’s manual).

Press MENU once to display the
available interactive services.

Press PPV to view the available
Pay-Per-View event.

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.

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.

Press ENTER once after entering
channel numbers on some TVs.

Use the keypad (0 ~ 9) to directly
select channels (e.g., 09 or 31).

In the VCR and TV modes, use REW,
PLAY,FFWD, STOP,and PAUSE to
control your VCR,DVD player,or
PVR. To record a program in the
VCR or AUX mode, press RECORD
twice.

In the CABLE mode, use these keys
(except RECORD) to control VOD
(Video On Demand).

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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 bat-

teries. 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 (e.g.,AUX, VCR,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, an RCA VCR,
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 DVD player,program the VCR or AUX key. To
control a PVR,program the VCR 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 22.

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,VCR, 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 11) to locate the the type of device and
brand name and then enter the first four-digit
code for your device. If performed correctly, the
selected mode key will blink twice.

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 20).

NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER key, press
the (Play) key.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 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:

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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 VCR once.

Press and hold SETUP until the VCR ke y
blinks twice, then release SETUP.

3. Use the Setup Codes For TV/VCR Combos (on

page 17) to locate the brand name and then
enter the first four-digit code for your TV/VCR
Combo.If you perform this procedure correctly,
the VCR key will blink twice.

NOTE: If the VCR 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 20).

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