Marmitek Easycontrol 6 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL 3

BETRIEBSANLEITUNG 13

MODE D’EMPLOI 23

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING 33

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Safety warnings

• To prevent short circuits, this product should only be used inside and only in dry spaces. Do not expose the components to rain or moisture. Do not use the product close to a bath, swimming pool etc.

• Do not expose the components of your systems to extremely high temperatures or bright light sources.

• Do not open the product: the device contains live parts. The product should only be repaired or serviced by a qualified repairman

• In case of improper usage or if you have opened, altered and repaired the product yourself, all guarantees expire. Marmitek does not accept responsibility in the case of improper usage of the product or when the product is used for purposes other than specified. Marmitek does not accept responsibility for additional damage other than covered by the legal product responsibility.

• Batteries: keep batteries out of the reach of children. Dispose of batteries as chemical waste. Never use old and new batteries or different types of batteries together. Remove the batteries when you are not using the system for a longer period of time. Check the polarity (+/-) of the batteries when inserting them in the product. Wrong positioning can cause an explosion.

Contents

1. Foreword _______________________________________________________________4

2. Inserting batteries_________________________________________________________4

3. Button functions__________________________________________________________4

4. Programming ____________________________________________________________6

4.1 Manually entering the code ________________________________________________6

4.2 Automatically search for common brands ____________________________________7

4.3 Automatically search for codes for all brands _________________________________8

4.4 Manually searching for codes ______________________________________________8

4.5 Learning codes ___________________________________________________________9

4.6 Setting the default volume of the satellite receiver ___________________________10

4.7 Home theatre macro function _____________________________________________11

5. Troubleshooting ________________________________________________________11

1. Foreword

You can operate up to 6 devices with the EasyControl 6 remote control: TV, VCR (video recorder), CBL (decoder, set top box), DVD, Audio (CD, amplifier), SAT.

The remote control contains a large number of pre-programmed codes. These codes are suitable for almost all currently available devices and must be programmed once before use. There are various ways to do this:

a. By manually entering one of the codes for the relevant brand that can be

found in the accompanying code book (see figure 4.1). b. By using Auto Search to find common brands (see figure 4.2). c. By using Auto Search for all brands (see figure 4.3). d. By manually checking all the codes (see figure 4.4).

2. Inserting batteries (always use NEW AAA-alkaline batteries)

1. Open the battery compartment at the back of the remote control.

2. Insert 2 AAA-alkaline batteries. Ensure that the polarity is correct (+ and -) and follow the instructions on the lid.

3. Carefully close the battery compartment.

3. Button functions

[1] (On/off)

Switches the last selected device off. Some appliances can also be switched on by pressing this button.

[2] RED LED indicator

The indicator light flashes when the remote is operating or lights continuously while you are programming the remote.

[3] TV, VCR, CBL DVD, SAT

You can select which device you want to operate by using these mode buttons. There are a limited number of functions available for audio.

[4] LEARN

Programming button for learning the functions of your original remote control. See chapter 4.5, Learning codes, for information about programming these codes.

[5] SHOWVIEW

You can use the ShowView or VideoPlus function of your video recorder with this button (if your video recorder supports this function). If your video does not support this function, the button can give access to the timer function or the menu of your video recorder. When the ShowView/V+ button is used in other modes than the VCR mode (TV, CBL, SAT, AUDIO), this button is often used for the Scan function. For example, in TV mode you can change channels or when listening to a CD you can only listen to the intros. After 3 seconds,

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the button selects the following channel or song. Press any button to stop the Scan function. The Scan function will automatically stop after 2 minutes.

[6] Mute

Switches the sound on or off. You can also turn the volume of your TV on or off whenever you are in VCR, DVD or SAT mode. This means that you do not have to switch over to TV mode.

[7] PROG +/-

Selects the next or previous channel on your TV or satellite receiver. In DVD mode it selects the next or previous track.

[8] VOL +/-

Controls the volume. You can adjust the volume, also when you are in VCR, DVD or SAT mode. You do not need to switch over to TV mode.

[9] INFO

Provides on-screen information for the device selected (if available).

[10] SETUP

This is where you program the remote control for use. This button gives access to some of the secondary functions of certain audio/video equipment (Shift). Press the SETUP button and then the desired function button.

[11] Numeric keys 0-9

These work just like a normal remote control.

[12] AV

Selects an external audio or video source (via the A/V or Scart in).

[13] -/--

This button allows you, on some devices, to choose channels that have a number higher than 9 (two digits). If you are using the Setup mode and are automatically searching for codes, you can use this button to enter the code for the device.

[14] MENU

Activates the menu.

[15] EXIT

Exits the menu.

[16] OK

Confirms the menu selection.

[17] Navigation buttons

Up, down, left, right, to be used to navigate through the menu (TV, DVD etc.).

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[18]

Teletext ON: Start/stop Teletext. Teletext OFF: Stop teletext.

Teletext Hold: Hold the page in Teletext mode. Teletext Mix (TV, CBL and SAT): Shows Teletext and the images of the selected channel.

[19] REW (rewind)

In VCR, DVD or Audio mode: Works just like the button on the original remote control. In TV mode: Coloured button (red), operates Teletext – or other device functions.

[20] F.F. (fast forward)

In VCR, DVD or Audio mode: Works just like the button on the original remote control. In TV mode: Coloured button (blue), operates Teletext – or other device functions.

[21] PLAY (play)

In VCR, DVD or Audio mode: Works just like the button on the original remote control. In TV mode: Coloured button (yellow), operates Teletext – or other device functions.

[22] STOP

In VCR, DVD or Audio mode: Works just like the button on a normal remote control. In TV mode: Coloured button (green), operates Teletext – or other device functions.

[23] REC (Record)

This button works just like the one on your original VCR remote control. To avoid recording something accidentally, you must press this button twice to record.

[24] PAUSE

In VCR, DVD or Audio mode: Works just like the button on the original remote control. In TV mode: Coloured button (purple), operates Teletext – or other device functions.

[25] L1, L2, L3, L4

Extra buttons for learning the functions of your original remote control.

[26] MACRO, M1, M2, M3

Macro buttons. With these buttons you can execute a series of pre-programmed commands with one press of a button. First press the MACRO button. Then press the M1, M2 or M3 button to activate the relevant macro. See chapter 4.7 for more information.

4. Programming

In order to prepare your remote control to work with your equipment, you need to program it once. This is done by entering the code for the brand and type of device that you want to operate with this remote control. You can assign a button to each device. For example, if you have three video recorders, you can assign video recorder 1 to the VCR button, assign video recorder 2 to the DVD button and video recorder 3 to the SAT button. Please note: The TV button can only be used for TV codes.

4.1 Manually entering the code:

Go to the appropriate list for the type of appliance (TV, video, etc) to want to program in

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the code book. Search the list for the relevant brand (e.g. Sony). You will find one or more 3-digit codes. If there is more than one code, it depends on the type of device which code you need to use. Generally the codes will be listed in order of age of the device. Older appliances first, newer appliances last. It is possible you may have to try various codes before you find the correct code for your device:

1. Turn on the device (for example the TV).

2. Press SETUP (9) and keep this button pressed until one of the mode LEDs stays lit. Release the SETUP button.

3. Press the Mode button (2) for the device that you want to operate (for example TV) and release this button.

4. Enter the 3-digit code from the code book via the numeric keys (9). The LED will extinguish after the last digit has been entered. The LED will flash for 3 seconds if you have entered the wrong code. The LED will extinguish. Repeat the procedure from step 2.

5. Point the remote control at the TV and press the On/Off button (1). The device will switch off. Check the other functions (e.g. with a video check Fast Forward, Rewind etc.) If certain functions do not work, the wrong code was entered. Repeat the previous steps and enter the next code from the list.

6. Repeat the procedure from step 1 for any other device that you wish to program (video, DVD player, satellite, etc).

If your device (TV, satellite, etc.) does not respond, you can try another code for your brand. If the device does not react to any of the codes, then try the method in paragraph

4.4, Manually searching for codes.

4.2 Automatically search for common brands

If your brand is listed here, you can search by brand (this is quicker than searching manually or automatically)

Brand CODE

Philips/Radiola/Aristona/Erres 1 Sony/Panasonic/JVC/Sharp Akai/Toshiba/Daewoo 2 Thomson/Brandt 3 Telefunken/Saba/Nordmende 4 Grundig/Blaupunkt 5 Nokia/ ITT 6

1. Turn the device you want to operate on.

2. Press SETUP (9) and keep this button pressed until one of the mode LEDs stays lit. Release the SETUP button.

3. Press the Mode button (2) for the device you want to operate. The LED will flash once.

4. Enter the code matching your brand, point the EasyControl 6 remote control at the device and press Prog+ (6) once. Keep the remote control pointed at the

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device until it changes channel. (The remote control transmits one infrared signal per second. Wait until the device reacts.) When the device reacts, press

-/-- (12) to confirm the code. If you accidentally miss the code, you can stop the search by pressing Prog- (6) and go back to the correct code by repeatedly pressing this button. Press -/-- (12) to confirm the code.

Note: If certain functions of your device do not work, try the next code for your brand. The search function will begin after the last confirmed code. If that was 030, the search function will begin at 031 and will continue until the last possible code.

4.3 Automatically search for all brands

When you are looking for an unknown code, you can automatically search through all the codes (AutoSearch).

Note: Because you can assign every device (DVD, satellite) to the VCR, CBL, DVD, AUDIO, SAT-buttons, you first have to enter a 3-digit code for the type of device that you want to operate (see the code book). For example: If you want to program a satellite on the DVD button, you first have to enter a RANDOM satellite code from the code book and follow the following steps:

1. Turn the device you want to operate on.

2. Press SETUP (9) and keep this button pressed until one of the mode LEDs stays lit. Release the SETUP button.

3. Press the Mode button (2) of the device you want to operate. The LED will flash once.

4. Press Prog+ (6) once. After a few seconds the remote control will begin to search for the code (quick search, 1 code per second) When the device reacts, press Prog+ (6) to slow down the search (1 code per 3 seconds). You can go back with Prog- (6) (or forward with Prog+ (6)) if you went too far. When the appliance reacts, press -/-- (12) to confirm the code.

Note: If certain functions on your appliance do npt work, try the next code for your brand. The search function will begin after the last confirmed code. If that was 030, the search function will begin at 031, and will continue until the last possible code.

4.4 Manually searching for codes

Note: Because you can assign every device (DVD, satellite) to the VCR, CBL, DVD, AUDIO, SAT-buttons, you first have to enter a 3-digit code for the type of device you want to operate (see the code book). For example: If you want to program a satellite on the DVD button, you first have to enter a RANDOM satellite code from the code book and follow the following steps:

1. Turn the device you want to operate on.

2. Press SETUP (9) and keep this button pressed until one of the mode LEDs stays lit. Release the SETUP button.

3. Press the Mode button (2) of the device you want to operate and then release it.

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4. Press the Prog+ (6) until it changes channel. If you went past the correct code, use Prog- (6) to go back to the correct code.

5. Press -/-- (12) when the device reacts to confirm the code.

Note: If your appliance does not have Prog+ button, you can use the PLAY (video or DVD) (20) or On/Off button (1). Note: If certain functions on your device do not work, you have to try the next code for your brand. The search function will begin after the last confirmed code. If that was 030, the search function will begin at 031, and will continue until the last possible code.

4.5 Learning codes

Your Marmitek remote control contains the codes for most TVs, videos etc. in its code library. If a certain device is not in this library, you can learn the codes for your existing remote control. The library may also contain a code that works for your device, but which misses a few function buttons. You can then select to only learn those buttons (maximum of 150 buttons).

Master clear

U can use the MASTER CLEAR method to clear the learning memory. It is advised to execute a MASTER CLEAR before you start learning any commands.

1. Keep the SETUP (9) pressed until one of the Mode LEDs stays lit. Release the SETUP (9) button.

2. Press the LEARN (3) button twice. The LED will flash every time you press the button.

3. Press SETUP (9). The LED will extinguish after a few seconds.

Notes:

• Execute a Master Clear before you start learning (see the method above).

• Make sure both remote controls have full batteries before you start learning codes.

• Make sure you do not move the remote controls when pressing the buttons.

• You cannot learn any commands for the following buttons: Learn, Setup, TV, VCR, CBL, DVD, AUDIO, SAT, M1, M2, M3, ShowView/V+ Home Control or directly under the SHIFT button.

• Experiment by learning two or three buttons first (to test compatibility), before you learn all the buttons of your original remote control.

• When the memory is full, one of the Mode LEDs will flash for 3 seconds. You cannot learn any codes when the memory is full. You can, however, erase a mode with codes you stored. You can only erase a full mode.

• By keeping the buttons for the existing remote control pressed for a shorter period, there will be more memory space left for learning codes on the Marmitek remote control. This also diminishes the chance that the remote control learns the wrong codes.

• Experiment with the distance between the remote controls if you have problems learning the codes.

• Some remote controls do not have the infrared LED in the centre. Try experimenting by slightly moving the remote controls (sideways or up/down).

• Tube lighting and bright sunlight can affect the procedure.

• Use the buttons L1, L2, L3 and L4 to learn the codes for which the Marmitek remote control does not have a proper button. If you encounter any problems when learning the codes of buttons, erase the memory and start again.

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• You can only learn the codes for one original remote control per mode, e.g. the codes for your DVD remote control under the DVD button. With some combi devices (e.g. a TV with built-in DVD player) you first have to learn the TV functions in TV mode and then the DVD functions in DVD mode.

Learning the commands

1. Point your existing remote control at the Marmitek EasyControl 6 remote control

(front to front). Keep a distance of 2,5 cm between the remote controls.

2. Press the SETUP (9) button until one of the Mode LEDs stays lit. Release the SETUP (9)

button.

3. Press the Mode button (TV, AUDIO, SAT, etc.) for the device you want to learn.

The LED will flash once.

4. Press the LEARN (3) button. The LED will flash once.

5. Press the button on the Marmitek remote control you want to store the new

command under. The LED will blink once.

6. Depending on the type of remote control you have, you can use one of two methods:

a. Press the button on the existing remote control you want to learn. Keep this button pressed until the LED on the Marmitek remote control extinguishes. If the LED does not extinguish, but starts flashing, you need to use method B. (If you have just tried method A and want to try method B, first repeat step 5). b. Press the button on the existing remote control you want to learn. Keep this button pressed as long as you would when using the original remote control.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for every button you want to learn.

8. When you have finished learning the buttons, press SETUP (9)

Erasing the commands learned per mode to clear memory space

You can erase the commands learned and saved for each separate function (TV, VCR, etc.):

1. Keep the SETUP (9) button pressed until one of the Mode LEDs stays lit. Release the

SETUP (9) button.

2. Press the Mode button of your choice (TV, VCR, etc.). The LED will flash once.

3. Press the LEARN (3) button twice.

4. Press SETUP (9). The LED will extinguish after a few seconds.

5. All commands learned and saved for the selected function have now been erased.

4.6 Setting the standard volume for the satellite

receiver

The volume for the SAT mode is controlled via the TV by default. Some satellite decoders have their own volume control. You can program this function in such a way the volume can be controlled directly via the satellite receiver.

1. Press the TV button (2) and release it. The remote control has to be set to TV mode

for this procedure.

2. Press SETUP (9) and keep this button pressed until one of the Mode LEDs stays lit.

3. Release SETUP (9).

4. Press ‘ Mute’ (5) and keep this button pressed, The LED will extinguish.

Keep the button pressed for about 8 seconds, until the LED starts flashing.

5. The volume can now be controlled via the satellite receiver.

Repeat this procedure if you want to return to normal volume control via the TV.

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4.7 Home Theatre Macro Function

Your remote control has three Macro buttons: M1, M2 and M3. You can program these buttons to execute a series of commands with one press of a button. This powerful feature is ideal for switching on all your audio and video equipment at once or for selecting certain preferences in Home Theatre applications.

Programming the Macro buttons M1, M2 and M3

1. Keep the SETUP (9) button pressed until one of the Mode LEDs stays lit. Release the

SETUP (9) button.

2. Press MACRO (25). The LED will flash once.

3. Press the Macro button you want to set (M1, M2 or M3).

3. Press the buttons on the remote control you want to enter under the Macro button

(maximum of 10 commands). The buttons will be executed by the macro in the same order as they are programmed.

4. To save the macro, you press the MACRO button again. If you have used up the

maximum of 10 commands, the procedure will stop automatically and the 10 commands will be saved under the Macro button you are setting.

Notes on programming macros

• The first command of a macro always needs to consist of a Mode button (TV, VCR, etc)

• You may have to enter a delay in the macro (e.g. to let your TV warm up). Press PAUSE (23) followed by a numerical key (1-9) to enter a delay of between 1 and 9 seconds. The standard delay between the separate macro commands is half a second.

• The macro buttons can execute both infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) commands. This means you can both activate your audio and video equipment and control the lights at the same time (using the Marmitek Home Control TM13). This is ideal for Home Theatre applications. See www.marmitek.com for more information.

Clearing a macro button

1. Press the SETUP (9) button until one of the Mode LEDs stays lit. Release the SETUP

button.

2. Press the MACRO (25) button. The LED will flash once.

3. Press the macro button you want to clear (M1, M2 or M3).

4. Press the SETUP (25) button again.

5. Troubleshooting

The remote control does not work or the codes are not stored.

• Check whether you have pressed the right Mode button for the device you want to control.

• If the code does not work, you can try AutoSearch or enter the next code for your brand.

• Check whether the batteries have been placed correctly.

• To program the remote control you need two (new) AAA-alkaline batteries.

• If the remote control has lost the code, you may have to replace the batteries.

• If the LED stays lit, you need to replace the batteries.

• Restore the remote control to its factory settings.

• On www.marmitek.com you will find a list of FAQ’s.

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Returning the Easycontrol 6 to the original factory settings

• Keep the SETUP (9) button pressed until one of the Mode LEDs stays lit. Release SETUP.

• Press STOP (21) twice and release the button.

• Press Mute (5) and release the button.

• The LED will extinguish after a few seconds.

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Sicherheitshinweise

• Um Kurzschluss vorzubeugen, dieses Produkt ausschließlich im Hause und nur in trockenen Räumen verwenden. Setzen Sie die Komponenten nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aus. Nicht neben oder nahe eines Bades, Schwimmbades usw. verwenden.

• Setzen Sie die Komponenten Ihres Systems nicht extrem hohen Temperaturen oder starken Lichtquellen aus.

• Das Produkt niemals öffnen: Das Gerät enthält Bestandteile mit lebensgefährlicher Stromspannung. Überlassen Sie Reparaturen oder Wartung nur Fachleuten.

• Bei einer zweckwidrigen Verwendung, selbst angebrachten Veränderungen oder selbst durchgeführten Reparaturen erlöschen sämtliche Garantieansprüche. Marmitek übernimmt bei einer falschen Verwendung des Produkts oder einer anderen Verwendung des Produkts als für den vorhergesehenen Zweck keinerlei Produkthaftung. Marmitek übernimmt für Folgeschäden keine andere Haftung als die gesetzliche Produkthaftung.

• Batterien: Halten Sie die Batterien außer Reichweite von Kindern. Geben Sie die Batterien als chemischen Kleinabfall ab. Verwenden Sie niemals alte und neue Batterien oder unterschiedliche Batteriesorten durcheinander. Entfernen Sie die Batterien, wenn Sie das System längere Zeit nicht benutzen. Achten Sie beim Einlegen der Batterien auf die Polarität (+ / -): Falsches Einlegen kann zu Explosionsgefahr führen.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Einführung _____________________________________________________________13

2. Batterien einsetzen ______________________________________________________14

3. Funktionsbeschreibung der Tasten__________________________________________14

4. Programmieren__________________________________________________________16

4.1 Den Zahlenkode manuell eingeben _________________________________________16

4.2 Automatisches Suchen von geläufigen Marken _______________________________17

4.3 Automatisch Kodes suchen alle Marken _____________________________________18

4.4 Manuell Kodes suchen ___________________________________________________18

4.5 Kodes einlernen _________________________________________________________19

4.6 Standardvolumen für den Satellitenempfänger einstellen_______________________20

4.7 Home Theatre Macro Funktion_____________________________________________21

5. Problemlösungen _______________________________________________________22

1. Einführung

Mit der EasyControl 6 Fernbedienung können Sie bis zu 6 Geräte bedienen: TV, VCR (Videorekorder), CBL (Decoder, Set Top Box), DVD, Audio (CD, Verstärker),SAT.

Die Fernbedienung enthält eine Vielzahl vorprogrammierter Codes. Diese sind für fast alle momentan erhältlichen Geräte geeignet und müssen lediglich einmal, vor Inbetriebnahme, programmiert werden. Hierzu haben Sie verschiedene Möglichkeiten:

a: Einen der Kodes manuell eingeben, den Sie im mitgelieferten Kodebuch bei der

betreffenden Gerätemarke finden (siehe 4.1) b. So genanntes Autosearch für einige, häufig vorkommende Marken (siehe 4.2) c. Autosearch für alle Marken (siehe 4.3) d. Manuell alle Kodes durchlaufen (siehe 4.4)

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2. Batterien einsetzen (bitte immer NEUE AAA Batterien (Alkaline) verwenden)

1. Öffnen Sie die Abdeckung auf der Rückseite Ihrer Fernbedienung.

2. Legen Sie 2 AAA Batterien (Alkaline) ein. Beachten Sie die Polarität (+ und -) die auf der Innenseite des Batteriefachs angegeben ist.

3. Schließen Sie das Batteriefach wieder sorgfältig.

3. Funktionsbeschreibung der Tasten

[1] (EIN/AUS)

Schaltet das zuletzt ausgewählte Gerät aus. Manche Geräte können mit dieser Taste auch eingeschaltet werden.

[2] ROTE LED-Anzeige

Die Anzeige blinkt, wenn die Fernbedienung in Betrieb ist oder leuchtet permanent, während Sie die Fernbedienung programmieren.

[3] TV, VCR, CBL DVD, AUDIO, SAT

Mit diesen Modustasten können Sie wählen, welches Gerät Sie bedienen möchten. Für Audio ist eine beschränkte Anzahl von Funktionen verfügbar.

[4] LEARN

Programmiertaste zum Lernen von Funktionen Ihrer Original-Fernbedienung. Siehe Kapitel

4.5 Codes zum Programmieren der Codes.

[5] SHOWVIEW

Mit dieser Taste können Sie die ShowView oder VideoPlus Funktion Ihres Videorekorders verwenden (wenn Ihr Videorekorder diese Funktion unterstützt). Besitzt Ihr Videorekorder diese Funktion nicht, so kann die Taste Zugang zur Timer Funktion oder zum Menü des Videorekorders verschaffen. Wenn die Showview / V+ Taste in einem anderen als dem VCR Mode (TV, CBL, SAT, AUDIO) verwendet wird, dann wird diese Taste oftmals für die Scan Funktion verwendet. Hiermit können Sie z.B. im TV Mode automatisch zwischen den Sendern zappen oder sich das Intro der Nummern einer CD anhören. Die Taste wechselt jeweils nach 3 Sekunden den Kanal oder die Nummer. Sie beenden die Scan Funktion indem Sie eine willkürliche Taste drücken. Die Scan-Funktion stoppt nach 2 Minuten automatisch.

[6] (Ton aus)

Schaltet den Ton ein oder aus. Sie können den Ton Ihres TV ein- oder ausschalten, auch wenn Sie sich im VCR-, DVD- oder SAT-Modus befinden. Hierzu müssen Sie dann nicht zum TV-Modus wechseln.

[7] PROG +/-

Wählt den nächsten oder vorherigen Kanal Ihres TV oder Satellitenempfängers an. Im DVD-Modus die nächste oder vorherige Nummer.

[8] VOL +/-

Hiermit regeln Sie die Lautstärke. Sie können den Ton Ihres Fernsehers lauter oder leiser einstellen, auch wenn Sie sich im VCR-, DVD- oder SAT-Modus befinden. Zum TV-Modus umschalten ist nicht nötig.

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