Your new AT8400™ AllTouch® Universal Remote Control (remote) is a true universal
remote, functioning as four remotes in one. As one example, you can use this remote to
operate your TV, VCR, cable box, and receiver.
How Does A Universal Remote Control Work?
You tell the remote which type of device you want to operate using the four keys arched
across the top of the remote. These keys, known as mode keys, are labeled CBL, TV,VCR, and AUX. Each mode key is associated with a specific device. As an example, if
you want the remote to operate your TV, you simply press the TV key. Other keys you
press on the remote thereafter should operate your TV. Want to switch the remote to
operate a different device? Just press the mode key for the next device you want to
operate. In this guide, you will learn which types of devices you can control and how
to program the remote to control your specific devices.
Note: Some remote keys may not operate in all modes. You can even program your
remote to assign specific functions, such as channel control, to operate one device only.
You will learn more about these advanced functions later in this guide.
Where Do I Start?
Before you begin programming your remote, complete the following initial setup tasks.
Install the Batteries
The remote requires two AA batteries (alkaline recommended). A diagram in the battery
compartment of the remote indicates proper placement of the batteries. When batteries
are properly installed, the light on the remote blinks each time a key is pressed.
Visit the Quick Reference
Timing is often important when you program advanced features. Therefore, knowing
where certain keys are on the remote gives you an edge in pressing the right key at the
right time.
Find a Place to Store Your Remote
Keeping up with one remote is much easier than keeping up with four remotes. However, it is still a good idea to find a storage location for your remote. The AT8400
AllTouch Remote Control is not a toy. It should be kept out of the reach of children
under the age of 6 years.
Important Information About Power Control
Scientific-Atlanta strongly recommends that you turn off your cable box every time you
turn off your TV. To make this easier, you can program your remote to turn both devices
on or off at the same time. After you program the remote to control your four favorite
entertainment devices, see Change Power Control to learn more about programming
your remote to control power for the TV and cable box at the same time.
3
Quick Reference
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Device Control
1Powers on or off
35AUX Mode key
36VCR Mode key
2TV Mode key
3Cable Mode key
4
T9857
Sound
29Adjusts volume
27Mutes sound
Viewing and Browsing Control
DVR Control
33Displays the program guide
34Displays the Applications
Menu
4Displays channel and
program information
5Navigates through settings or
the program guide
32Moves through selections
7Selects and deselects screen
item
31Displays the General
Settings or Quick settings
menus
6Exits settings, menus, and
guides
30Selects options in menus
and the program guide
8Selects channel, up or down
26Replays the previous few
seconds of a program
10Displays a list of programs
that you have recorded, so
that you can select one for
viewing
11Displays live television
programming
VCR/VOD (Video On Demand) Control
Note: In VCR mode, these keys control
your VCR.
25Rewinds VCR/VOD
13Plays VCR/VOD
12Fast forwards VCR/VOD
24Stops VCR/VOD
23Pauses VCR/VOD
14Records program
28Views favorite channels
9Returns to last channel
viewed
22Enters channel numbers
and remote codes (also
enters your parental
control PIN)
21Reserved for future use
15Reserved for future use
PIP (Picture In Picture) Control
20Opens or closes the PIP
window
19Swaps the contents of the
PIP window and the main
viewing screen so that the
PIP window displays on
the main screen
16Moves the PIP window
to another location on
the screen
17Selects the channels in the
PIP window, up or down
18Selects the video source
5
What Devices Can I Control?
The mode keys arched across the top of the remote tell the remote which device you
want to operate.
Each mode key is associated with different groups
of devices. You can use each mode key to control
one of its associated devices:
Mode KeyAssociated Devices
CBL .......... cable boxes and satellites
TV............. TVs and HDTVs
VCR ......... VCRs, DVD players, PVRs (personal video recorders), and CD players
AUX ......... receivers, amplifiers, and tuners
What Devices Do I Want to Control?
Record the devices (including brand) you want to control here:
Does each mode key relate to only one of your devices? If yes, go to Program theRemote to Control My Devices. Otherwise, reassign mode keys to match your
combination of devices.
Reassign Mode Keys
If you are a big movie fan, you may want to control two video recording devices.
Perhaps you have a DVD player and a VCR, or a VCR/DVD combination device. How
can you control both the VCR and the DVD player when you only have one VCR key?
With the AT8400, you can reassign a mode key to operate in a different mode. For
example, you can reassign the AUX key to operate in VCR mode. Then, you can
program the AUX key to control your DVD player. You can reassign the AUX key, the
VCR key, or both. The TV key and the CBL key cannot be reassigned.
Reassigning Mode Keys
(Program Code 9 9 2)
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 2. The CBL mode key blinks twice.
3. Press the mode key associated with the type of device you want to control, and then
press the mode key that you want to change. All mode keys blink three times.
Some Common Examples
• To program the AUX key to operate in VCR mode, press VCR and then AUX.
• To program the VCR key to operate in TV mode, press TV and then VCR.
4. When finished, go to Program the Remote to Control My Devices.
6
Program the Remote to Control My Devices
Try to use your remote to control your devices. If the remote does not work for a device,
you can assign a different device code to the appropriate mode key. If the remote
provides only limited functionality for a device, you can look for a code that provides
more functionality. Before you begin, make sure you know the brand name of the device
you want to control.
Note: Some remote keys may be assigned to operate one device type only. For example,
volume control may be assigned to the TV only. If this is the case, you can reprogram
power, volume, and channel control using procedures later in this guide.
Assigning a Different Device Code to a Mode Key
1. Find the codes for your brand of device in the appropriate setup code list at the end
of this guide. For example, look under TV Group if you need to program the remote
to operate your TV.
2. Turn on your device.
3. Press and hold SELECT and the appropriate mode key until all of the mode keys
blink twice. For example, to set up the TV, press and hold SELECT and TV.Note: If you reassigned mode keys, you may, for example, press SELECT and VCR
to program the VCR mode key with a TV code.
4. Enter the first setup code for the device. All mode keys blink twice to indicate that
the code entry was accepted.
5. Point the remote at the device, and press POWER, , or to test the device.
6. Did the device operate correctly?
• If yes, write down the code that worked on the cover of this guide.
You may need it again if the device code is accidentally erased.
• If no, repeat these steps using a different setup code.
Note: If none of the codes listed for your brand of device operate the device
correctly, go to What If None of the Codes Work for instructions.
7. Repeat this procedure for each mode key you want to program.
7
What If None of the Codes Work?
If none of the codes listed for your brand of device operate the device correctly, you can
search through the code library for a valid code.
Improving Your Reaction Time
When you search the code library, you need to be ready to press SELECT as soon as the
remote turns off your device. Therefore, make sure you are familiar with the location of
the SELECT key before you begin this procedure.
Sizing Up The Libraries
The mode keys blink twice when the remote reaches the last code in a library. You
do not need to count codes. However, knowing the size of each library will help you
determine how long it will take to cycle through all of the codes in the library. Each
library contains the following number of codes:
• CBL mode: 15• TV mode: 184
• VCR mode: 176• AUX mode: 21
Searching the Code Library
(Program Code 9 9 1)
1. Turn on the device.
2. Press and hold SELECT and the appropriate mode key (CBL, TV, VCR, or AUX)
until the mode keys blink twice. For example, to search for a TV code, press and
hold SELECT and TV at the same time.
Note: If you reassigned mode keys, you may, for example, press SELECT and
VCR to search for a TV code to assign to the VCR mode key.
3. Press 9 9 1. The mode key you selected in step 2 blinks twice.
4. Point the remote toward the device, and press . The remote automatically tests
each code in its library, beginning with the most common codes. The mode key
blinks once each time the remote transmits a new code. The mode key blinks twice
when it reaches the last code.
5. As soon as the device powers off, press SELECT.
6. Verify the new code is correct by pressing POWER.
7. Did the device power on again?
• If yes, press SELECT to assign the code.
• If no, complete the following steps:
a) Turn the device on.
b) Press or to step forward or back to the correct code.
c) When the device turns off, press SELECT to assign the code.
8. Go to Which Code Worked to identify the code that controls your device. After you
identify the code, record the code in the space provided on the cover of this guide.
8
Which Code Worked?
Find out which code programmed the mode key to control your device.
Finding the Code That Worked
(Program Code 9 9 0)
1. Press and hold SELECT and the appropriate mode key (CBL, TV, VCR, or AUX)
until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 0. The mode key you selected in step 1 blinks twice.
3. Press 1; then, count the number of times the mode key blinks. The number of blinks
indicates the first digit in the code. For example, 4 blinks indicates the first digit in
the code is 4. If the mode key does not blink, the digit is 0.
4. Press 2; then, count the number of times the mode key blinks. This number indicates
the second number in the code.
5. Press 3; then, count the number of times the mode key blinks. This number indicates
the third number in the code.
6. Press 4; then, count the number of times the mode key blinks. This number indicates
the fourth number in the code.
After all four numbers in the code are identified, all mode keys blink three times.
7. Record the code in the space provided on the cover of this guide. You may need it
again if the device code is accidentally erased.
9
Change Power Control
Your remote is originally programmed in one of the following ways:
• The remote controls power for only one device at a time. For example, in CBL mode
the POWER key controls the cable box only. However, in TV mode, the POWER key
controls the TV only.
• The remote controls power for either one device or for multiple devices at once,
based on the selected mode. For example, in CBL mode, the POWER key controls
both the cable box and the TV at the same time.
Before you change how power control works, try your remote to see how the power
control currently works. When trying out your remote, keep in mind that the remote
provides a temporary override for power control. For example, if you press the TV key
and then the POWER key within 3 seconds, the remote turns on the TV only, regardless
of the programmed power settings. To see how the remote is originally programmed,
wait at least 5 seconds before pressing the POWER key after you press any mode key.
Does your remote already control power for your cable box and TV at the same time?
If not, Scientific-Atlanta strongly recommends that you program the remote to turn off
the cable box each time you turn off your TV. Turning off the cable box is especially
important for high-end cable boxes that contain hard drives for recording and storing
TV programs and movies. Not only will you reduce wear and tear from the hard disk
spinning constantly, but you'll also conserve electricity. As long as the cable box remains
plugged in, the cable box will receive programming updates, and, if applicable, record
programs and movies.
Controlling Power for Multiple Devices at Once
(Program Code 9 9 8)
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 8. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Press the mode key for the first device in the group of devices you want to power on
and off at once. The CBL key blinks twice.
4. Press the mode key for the second device in your power group. The CBL key blinks
twice.
5. If you want the remote to control power for 3 or 4 devices at once, press the mode
keys for the next devices you want to add to the power group. The CBL key blinks
twice after each mode key is pressed.
6. Press SELECT to save your power settings. All mode keys blink three times.
10
Want An Example?
If you want to control power for the TV and the cable box at the same time, you would
do the following:
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 8. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Press TV. The CBL key blinks twice.
4. Press CBL. The CBL key blinks twice.
5. Press SELECT. All mode keys blink three times.
In this example, the remote will function in the following ways:
• When you are in TV mode or CBL mode, the POWER key controls both the cable
box and the TV.
• When you are in VCR mode, the POWER key controls the VCR device only.
• When you are in AUX mode, the POWER key controls the auxiliary device only.
Controlling Power for One Device at a Time
(Program Code 9 9 8)
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 8. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Press SELECT to save your power settings. All mode keys blink three times.
After you select a mode, the POWER key controls the device assigned to that mode.
For example, in TV mode, the remote controls power for the TV only.
Important Power Tips
• At a minimum, Scientific-Atlanta strongly recommends that you program the remote
to turn off the cable box each time you turn off your TV.
• When you “turn off” the cable box using the remote control, you are actually putting
the box in a power saving mode. As long as the cable box remains plugged in, it will
continue to receive programming updates and, if applicable, record programs and
movies.
• If your POWER key controls multiple devices at once, the remote returns to the CBL
mode after the devices are powered on or off.
• If your POWER key controls multiple devices at once, you can override this setting
by pressing the desired mode key and then pressing POWER within 3 seconds. For
example, if you press the VCR key and then the POWER key within 3 seconds, the
remote turns just the VCR on or off, regardless of the programmed power settings.
11
Change Volume Control
Your remote is originally programmed in one of the following ways:
• The remote controls volume for one device, such as your TV, whether the remote is
in TV, VCR, or CBL mode. The AUX mode always retains separate volume control.
• The remote controls volume for different devices, depending on the mode key you
press. For example, in CBL mode, the volume keys control the cable box. However,
in TV mode, the volume keys control the TV.
Try your remote to see how the volume control currently works. The volume keys
include , and MUTE. If you want to change the volume control, complete the
procedure that fits your needs.
Controlling Volume for One Device
(Program Code 9 9 3)
Note: If you want to assign volume control to a Scientific-Atlanta cable box, complete
the following prerequisite steps. Press SETTINGS to access the General Settings
on-screen menu. Then, verify that the Audio: Volume Control setting is set to Variable.
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 3. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Press the mode key for the device the volume keys should control. For example, if
you want to control volume through your TV, press TV. All mode keys blink
three times.
The volume keys control only one device whether you are in CBL, TV, or VCR mode.
Note: In AUX mode, the remote always controls volume for the device assigned to
the AUX key.
Controlling Volume for Different Devices
(Program Code 9 9 3)
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 3. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Press SELECT. All mode keys blink three times.
After you select a mode, the volume keys control the device assigned to that mode. For
example, in TV mode, the volume keys control volume for the TV only.
12
Change Channel Control
Your remote is originally programmed in one of the following ways:
• The remote controls channels for a single device, such as the cable box, whether the
remote is in CBL, VCR, or TV mode. The AUX mode always retains separate
channel control.
• The remote controls channels for different devices, depending on the mode key you
press.
Try your remote to see how the channel control currently works. The channel keys
include , , Digits 0-9, LAST, and FAV. If you want to change the channel control,
complete the procedure that fits your needs.
Tip: Consider programming the remote to control channels for just the cable box to
ensure you do not accidentally tune off the proper channel for the TV (usually channel
3 or 4).
Controlling Channels For One Device
(Program Code 9 9 7)
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 7. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Press the mode key associated with the device you want the channel keys to control.
For example, if you want to assign channel control to your TV only, press TV. All
mode keys blink three times.
The channel keys now always control the device associated with the mode you selected
in this step, whether in TV, CBL, or VCR mode.
Note: In AUX mode, the remote always controls channels for the device assigned to the
AUX key.
Controlling Channels For Different Devices
(Program Code 9 9 7)
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 7. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Press SELECT. All mode keys blink three times.
The channel keys now control the device associated with the mode key you select. For
example, in TV mode, the channel keys control the TV, but in CBL mode, the channel
keys control the cable box.
13
Put It Back the Way I Got It
Return specific advanced functions or all advanced functions back to their original
settings. Choose the procedure that fits your needs.
Important: Your cable service provider may have programmed the dual power control
feature for your convenience. Therefore, if you reset the power control, you may need
to program the remote to control the power for the cable box and TV at the same time.
Resetting Mode Keys (Program Code 9 9 2)
You can reprogram the VCR key and the AUX key to operate in their original modes.
1. Press and hold CBL and SELECT until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 2. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Do one of the following:
• If you are returning the VCR key to its original state, press VCR twice.
• If you are returning the AUX key to its original state, press AUX twice.
All mode keys blink three times.
4. Repeat this procedure if you want to return both keys to their original modes.
Follow this procedure to return programmed device codes and mode keys to their
original settings. This procedure erases device codes you programmed. In addition, this
procedure returns all reassigned mode keys to their original operation.
This reset procedure does not reset any changes you made to power, volume, or channel
control.
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 7 7. All mode keys blink three times. Then, after a few seconds the CBL key
blinks twice.
Resetting Power, Volume, and Channel Control (Program Code 9 8 0)
Follow this procedure to return power, volume, and channel control to their original
settings. This reset procedure does not reset any device codes you programmed or affect
mode key reassignments.
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 8 0. All mode keys blink three times.
Resetting All Changes (Program Code 9 8 1)
Follow this procedure to return the remote completely back to its original settings.
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 8 1. All mode keys blink three times. Then, after a few seconds the CBL key
blinks twice.
14
Code Tables
If the remote does not recognize your device, you can find codes for your device by
brand. With combination devices (such as a TV with a built-in DVD player), you have
separate codes for each device component. Therefore, for ease of use, the combination
device codes are listed first. All other code tables are organized by devices assigned to
each mode (CBL, TV, VCR, AUX).
Combination Devices
If you have a combination device, you may need to reassign the AUX key to operate one
of the devices. See Reassign Mode Keys for more information. The following tables
provide some examples of combination devices. If your combination device is not listed,
simply look for the codes for each separate device.
DVD/VCR Combo Codes
BrandDVD CodeVCR CodeModel
Go Video21412038DVR5000
Go Video21472044DVR4200
JVC21422039HRXVC1U
RCA21432040VC125HF
Samsung21442041DVD-V2000
Sanyo21452042DVW5000
Zenith21462043XBV243
Note: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and
ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the cable company or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Scientific-Atlanta could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is
intended to supply you with information regarding the FCC approval of this device. The phone numbers listed are
for FCC-related questions only and not intended for questions regarding the connection or operation for this device.
Please contact your cable service provider for any questions you may have regarding the operation or installation
of this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) the
device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) the device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
AT 8400 AllTouch Remote Control
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
5030 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044 USA
Telephone: 770-236-1077
Canada EMI Regulation
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.