GE RM94925 User Manual

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RM94925

Universal

Remote Control

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing the GE Universal Remote Control. This product is designed to provide years of service operating a wide variety of video and audio equipment.

Please retain this guide for future reference.

Table of Contents

Install the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Button Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Programming for TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Programming for VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Programming For DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Programming For DBS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Programming For Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Programming For Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Programming For AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Operating Audio Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

Sleep Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

Programming With Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Identifying Codes For Your Remote . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Device Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-43

This Universal Remote Control is already programmed for most GE, RCA and ProScan TVs, VCRs, DBS Systems, DVD Players, and Audio/Video Receivers. NOTE: For users of GE, RCA and ProScan DBS Products, older DBS models require that the DISPLAY Button on this remote be used to make program selections. Use the SELECT Button for making program selections on newer GE, RCAand ProScan DBS models.

Battery Installation

Your Universal Remote Control requires 2 AAA alkaline batteries. To install the batteries:

1. Turn the remote over and push down on the cover and slide it off.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) mark inside the battery case.

3. Slide the battery cover back into place. NOTE: Programmed codes will remain in memory for a short period of time allowing for battery replacement. If batteries have been dead for a prolonged period of time, reprogramming may be required.

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Button Description

INDICATOR LIGHT

The Indicator Light flashes to show that the remote is working.

ON•OFF

The ON•OFF button operates the same as your original remote. NOTE: Some GE, RCA and ProScan models require you to press the device button to turn the device on and the ON•OFF button to turn the device off.

TV, VCR, DVD, SAT, AUDIO, AUX, CBL

The TV, VCR, DVD, SAT, AUDIO-AUX, and CBL buttons are used to select the device you want to control.

VOL & CHAN

The VOL ( Volume) and CHAN (Channel) buttons i n c rease or decrease the channel numbers or volume.The CHANNEL buttons also control the SKIP functions for DVD and CDPlayer.

MUTE

Mutes volume on the TV.

PREV CHAN

The PREV CHAN button allows you to go to the previous channel you selected. Operates the same as Last Channel, Go Back or Recall on your original remote.

CODE SEARCH

Used to program the remote or to search through codes.

GUIDE

Brings up the on-screen TV program guide if your TV has that feature.

DISP

Display Button shows the date and the time if your TV or VCR has that feature.

NAVIGATION BUTTONS & SELECT

Used to move through on-screen menuing and guides. With some DBS models the DISP button should be used to select the highlighted item. Use the navigation buttons to move the highlighted choice up, down, left or right.

MENU•PROG

Brings up the Main Menu. If you already in the menu system, press SELECT to select a highlighted choice. Use the arrows buttons to move through the Menu Selection.

CLEAR

Removes the on screen display to return to normal viewing.

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0-9

The number buttons operates the same as on your original remote, and are used for entering device codes.

ENTER

The ENTER button is used to complete channel selection for some brands of TV. It is also used to complete the code entry process.

TV/VCR

The TV/VCR button operates the TV/VCR function of your TV.

REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE

These buttons operate the same as on your original VCR or remote. You must press the REC button twice to begin recording. The REW and FF buttons also control the Reverse and Forward functions for DVD and CD Player.

PIP, SWAP & INPUT

PIP(Picture-in-Picture) and SWAP operate your television’s Picture-in-Picture features. INPUT selects the video input of your TV if equipped with this feature.

SLEEP

The SLEEP button allows you to set a time for you to turn off your TV automatically.

Button Description For Audio Operation

Press AUDIO device button to enable the AUDIO MODE Audio functions indicated by pink descriptions

LEVEL+/LEVEL-

Sets the level of the speakers during test tone mode.

DSP ON•OFF

Enables the receiver’s Digital Sound Processing Mode.

DSP MODE

When the DSP mode is enabled, pressing this button allows the user to toggle through the various DSP modes.

CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO

The CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV and VIDEO buttons are used to directly select the device you want to control. (Works in AUDIO mode).

AM•FM

The AM•FM button allows you to select the AM•FM band on your audio receiver.

FUNCTION

Toggles the different audio input devices. The number buttons also select the function labeled below the buttons when in AUDIO mode.

DELAY-, ON, DELAY+

Increases or decreases the delay between the surround and main speakers when the receiver is in the surround sound mode.

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ON•OFF, SURR. MODE

ON•OFF SURR. toggles the surround modes on and off. SURRMODE toggles through the receiver’s various surround sound mode settings.

FRONT, CENTER, REAR, TEST

Adjust the levels of the front, center, and rear speakers respectively. The test tone must be enabled first by pressing the TEST button.

PRESET

Used to operate preset channels while in the AUDIO mode.

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Programming For TV

Most GE, RCAand ProScan TVs will not require programming. Check to see if your TV responds to the remote before you begin programming.

1. Manually turn on the TV. Find the three digit code for your TV in the code list below.

2. Press and hold the CODESEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.

3. Press and release the TV button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit.

4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.

5. Aim the remote at your TV and press the ON•OFF button. Your TV should turn off.

NOTE: If your TV does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on Page 16.

6. With your TV on, press CHAN+ (CHANNELUP). If the TV responds, no further programming is required.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

TV CODE LIST

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Programming For VCR

Most GE, RCAand ProScan VCRs will not require programming. Check to see if your VCR responds to the remote before you begin programming.

1. Manually turn on the VCR. Find the three digit code for your VCR in the code list below.

2. Press and hold the CODESEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.

3. Press and release the VCR button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit.

5. Aim the remote at your VCR and press the ON•OFF button. Your VCR should turn off.

NOTE: If your VCR does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on Page 16.

6. With your VCR on, press CHAN+ (CHANNEL UP). If the VCR responds, no further programming is required.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

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Programming For DVD

Most GE, RCAand ProScan DVD systems will not require programming. Check to see if your DVD system responds to the remote before you begin programming.

1. Manually turn on the

DVD system. Find the three digit code for your DVD system in the code list below.

2. Press and hold the

CODESEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.

3. Press and release the

DVD button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit.

4. Enter the code using

the Number Buttons. After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.

5. Aim the remote at

your DVD system and press the ON•OFF button. Your DVD system should turn off.

6. If the DVD System responds, no further programming is required.

NOTE: If your DVD does not respond, try all the

codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on Page 16.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

CODELIST

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Programming For DBS Satellite System

Most GE, RCAand ProScan Satellite systems will not require programming. Check to see if your DBS Satellite system responds to the remote before you begin programming.

1. Manually turn on the

DBS system. Find the three digit code for your DBS system in the code list below.

2. Press and hold the

CODESEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.

3. Press and release the

DBS button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit.

4. Enter the code using the

Number Buttons. After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.

5. Aim the remote at your

DBS system and press the ON•OFF button. Your DBS system should turn off.

6. With your DBS System

on, press CHAN+ (CHANNELUP). If the satellite system responds, no further programming is required.

NOTE: If your DBS system does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on Page 16.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

SATELLITE CODE LIST

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Programming For Cable

1. Manually turn on the Cable Box. Find the three digit code for your Cable Box in the code list below.

2. Press and hold the

CODESEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.

3. Press and release

the CBLbutton (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit.

4. Enter the code

using the Number Buttons. After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.

5. Aim the remote at

your CABLE and press the ON•OFF button. Your CABLE should turn off.

6. With your Cable

Box on, press CHAN+ (CHANNELUP). If the Cable Box responds, no further programming is required.

NOTE: If your Cable Box does not respond, try all the

codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on Page 16.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

CABLE BOX CODE LIST

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Programming For Audio

This remote control will operate many features found in audio/video receivers and mini-systems. The remote control is already programmed to operate most GE, RCAand ProScan brand A/V receivers. Other brands of receivers and mini-systems need to be setup under the AUDIO button prior to using the device.

1. Manually turn on the device you wish to control. Find the three digit code for the device you wish to control in the code list below.

2. Press and hold the CODESEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.

3. Press and release the AUDIO button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit.

5. Aim the remote at the device you wish to control and press the ON•OFF button. The device should turn off.

6. With your device on, press VOL+ (Volume up). If the device responds, no further programming is required.

NOTE: If your device does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on Page 16.

7. Enter your code and the type of device you programmed here for easy reference.

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Programming For Second Device

If you have not programmed the AUDIO•AUX button for audio components, you can assign a second TV, DVD, CD player, VCR, Satellite System, or Cable Box to it.

1. Manually turn on the

device you wish to control. Find the three digit code for the device you wish to program in the code list.

2. Press and hold the

CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODESEARCH button.

3. Press and release the

AUX button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit.)

4. Enter the code using

the Number Buttons. After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.

5. Aim the remote at the

device you wish to control and press the ON•OFF button. The device should turn off.

6. With your device on,

press CHAN+ (CHANNELUP) or ON•OFF button. If the device responds, no further programming is required.

NOTE: If your device does not respond, try all the

codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search

method on page 16.

7. Enter your code and the type of device you

programmed here for easy reference.

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Operating Audio Functions

NOTE: Not all functions work for all brands.

TURNING ON THE RECEIVER OR MINI-SYSTEM

Point the remote control at the reciever and press the AUDIO button. The receiver should turn on. In some cases, it may require pressing the AUDIO button and then the ON•OFF button to turn the system on.

SELECTING A DEVICE INPUT

Device inputs such as CD Player or Tape Deck may be selected depending on the features of your receiver or mini-system. Input selection may be made either by pressing the labeled number button, or by pressing the FUNCTION button to toggle through the inputs available on your system.

USING THE NUMBER BUTTONS TO CHANGE AUDIO INPUTS

To select a device, press the number button (1-6) that corresponds with the device you want to operate (CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, or VIDEO).

USING THE FUNCTION BUTTON TO CHANGE AUDIO DEVICES

To select a device, press the FUNCTION button until the input you want to operate appears on your system.

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OPERATING A CD PLAYER OR TAPE DECK

Use the Play, Forward, Reverse, Record, Stop and Pause buttons for CD players and tape decks. In some cases, the Preset buttons (CHAN+/CHAN-) may work in changing tracks on CD players.

OPERATING THE AM/FM TUNER

1. Press the AUDIO button.

2. Press the TUNER (3) button.

3. Press theAM/FM button to toggle between AM and FM.

4. Use the Preset (CHAN+/CHAN-) buttons to move up and down channel presets.

OPERATING A HOME THEATER SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM

With GE receivers, a second press of the TV button should turn the receiver on.

1. Turn the TV on.

2. Press the AUDIO button

3. Select the audio input either by using the labeled num-

ber buttons or the

FUNCTION button.

4. Press the VOL+ or VOL- buttons to control volume.

NOTE: The Volume buttons may operate both TV and receiver volume at the same time. If this presents a problem, it may be resolved by disabling the TV speakers by going into the TV menu.

CONTROLLING THE SURROUND SOUND FEATURE

The Surround Sound feature may be turned ON/OFF by pressing the SURR ON•OFF button.

1. Press the SURRMODE button until the desired mode

is found.

2. Press DELAY+ or DELAY- to achieve the desired delay

effect.

3. Press the DSP ON•OFF button to turn DSP(Digital

Sound Processor) ON or OFF.

4. Press the DSP Button until the desired effect is

achieved.

5. Press the TEST button to listen to speaker levels.

6. Press FRONT, CENTER, or REAR buttons to select

speakers.

7. Press the LEVEL+ or LEVEL- buttons to adjust speaker

levels.

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