Netgear EVA9150 Owner's Manual

Universal Remote User Manual

NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10517-01 March 2009
© 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: EVA9000/9150 Publication Date: March 2009 Product Family: Digital Media Player Product Name: NETGEAR Universal Remote Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10517-01 Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents

Universal Remote User Manual
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ....................................................................................v
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................. vi
How to Print This Manual ................................................................................................. vi
Revision History ..................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ....................vii
Chapter 1 Welcome
Introduction ....................................................................................................................1-1
Using the Device Buttons ...............................................................................................1-2
User Manual Contents .............................. .... ... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ..1-3
Installing Batteries .........................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Programming the NETGEAR Universal Remote
Programming a Device ............................................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...............................2-6
Searching for a Device Code ...................................................................................2-7
Discovering a Device Code ......................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3 Changing the Volume Lock
Locking Volume Control to a Specific Device
(Global Volume Lock) ..............................................................................................3-9
Unlocking Volume Control for a Single Device .........................................................3-9
Restore Independent Volume Control
(Global Unlock) .....................................................................................................3-10
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Chapter 4 Moving Button Functions
Moving a Function to a Different Button .................................................................4-11
Copying Button Functions to a Different Device Mode .........................................4-11
Restoring All Buttons to the Default Settings .........................................................4-12
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips ....................................................................................................5-13
Appendix A Manufacturer’s Codes
Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers .......................................................................... A-2
Setup Codes for Audio Accessories ........................................................................ A-2
Setup Codes for Audio Receivers ........................................................................... A-2
Setup Codes for Cable Converters ......................................................................... A-4
Setup Codes for Cable/PVR Combos ..................................................................... A-6
Setup Codes for CD Players ................................................................................... A-6
Setup Codes for DVD Players ................................................................................. A-7
Setup Codes for DVD Players (Blu Ray and HD-DVD) ............................. ... .... ... ...A-11
Setup Codes for DVD/PVR Combos Controlled by the DVD . ... ... .......................... A-11
Setup Codes for Home Automation .......................................................................A-11
Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers and DVR/PVR Systems ............................... A-12
Setup Codes for PVRs .......................................................................................... A-13
Setup Codes for DVR/PVR Systems Controlled by the Satellite .......................... A-13
Setup Codes for DVR/PVR Systems Controlled by the VCR ................................ A-14
Setup Codes for TVs ............................................................................................. A-14
Setup Codes for TV/DVD Combination Controlled by the DVD ............................A-20
Setup Codes for TV/DVD Combination Controlled Controlled by the TV .............. A-21
Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combination Controlled by the TV ............................... A-21
Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combination Controlled by the VCR ............................ A-21
Setup Codes for TV/VCR/DVD Combination Controlled by the DVD .............. ... .. A-22
Setup Codes for TV/VCR/DVD Combination Controlled by the VCR .............. ... .. A-22
Setup Codes for TV/VCR/DVD Combination Setup Codes for VCRs ................... A-22
Setup Codes for Video Accessories ...................................................................... A-26
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About This Manual

The NETGEAR® Universal Remote User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Universal Remote. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italic URL links
Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
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Scope. This manual is written for the NETGEAR Universal Remote according to these
specifications:
Product Version NETGEAR Universal Remote Manual Publication Date March 2009
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/eva.asp.

How to Use This Manual

The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
Buttons, and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page at a time.
A button that displays the table of contents and a button that displays an index. Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual.
A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model.
Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

How to Print This Manual

To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.
Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
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Revision History

Part Number
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Version Number
Date Description
Original document
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Chapter 1
Welcome

Introduction

The NETGEAR Universal Remote lets you control your Digital Entertainer Elite and three additional devices with one easy-to-use, compact unit.
See the Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9000/9150 User Manual for instructions on using your remote with the Digital Entertainer Elite.
This document contains instructions for programing your universal remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite receivers, amplifier, tuner, and other devices. To get started, install the batteries and follow the instructions in Chapter 2, “Programming the
NETGEAR Universal Remote.
Tip: For best results, read and follow the instructions in this guide, and keep it for
future reference.
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The NETGEAR Universal Remote is shown in the following figure:
Figure 1-1

Using the Device Buttons

The NETGEAR Universal Remote operates the Digital Entertainer Elite and up to three additional home entertainment devices. Select the device using the device buttons, as shown in the following figure. For information about programming the device buttons, see Chapter 2, “Programming the
NETGEAR Universal Remote.
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Figure 1-2
Device buttons
Table 1-1. Device Buttons
Button Description
Press TV to control another home entertainment device, such as a TV , that has been programmed on the remote.
Press DVD to control another home entertainment device, such as a DVD player, that has been programmed on the remote.
Press DE to control a Digital Entertainer Elite. Press AUX to control another home entertainment device,
such as a cable or satellite receiver, amplifier, tuner, or other auxiliary device, that has been programmed on the remote.
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User Manual Contents

To program your NETGEAR Universal Remote, refer to the following sections:
“Installing Batteries ” on page 1-4. Batteries must be installed before you use the remote.
Chapter 2, “Programming the NETGEAR Universal Remote. Follow these instructions to configure the device buttons to control a TV, VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite receivers, amplifier or tuner, or other device.
Chapter 3, “Changing the Volume Lock. By default, the volume buttons on your universal remote control only the selected device. Follow the instructions in this section to configure the volume buttons to always control a specific device, such as a TV, regardless of the selected device mode.
Chapter 4, “Moving Button Functions. You can copy a button’s function to another button or device mode. For example, yo u can copy the Repeat button function to another button, or enable the DVD controls in the TV mode.
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Installing Batteries

Your NETGEAR Universal Remote requires 2 AA batteries (included). Please follow the battery use and safety guidelines below before installing batteries:
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
If you do not plan to use the remote for an extended period, remove the batteries. They can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
To Install Batteries
1. Open the battery compartment cover (located on the back of the remote).
2. Place the AA batteries in the compartment, and match the + and - polarity symbols inside.
3. Replace the cover.
Note: When the NETGEAR Universal Remote stops operating correctly , replace the
batteries within 10 minutes to protect the programming information.
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Chapter 2
Device buttons
LED
Set button
Programming the
NETGEAR Universal Remote
This chapter includes instructions for configuring the device buttons to control home entertainment components, including TVs, VCRs, DVDs, cable or satellite receivers, amplifiers, tuners, or other auxiliary devices.
The device buttons are shown in the following figure:
Figure 2-1
Note: The DE devi ce button controls NETGEAR Digital Entertainer products
and cannot be programmed for other devices.
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Programming a Device

To program the device buttons to control a home entertainment device:
1. Locate the codes for the devices you want to program in Appendix A, “Manufacturer’s Codes. For future reference, write down each device code in the following table:
Table 2-1. Device Button Codes
Device Button
TV Code DVD Code AUX Code
Device Code
2. Turn on the home entertainment device.
3. Press a device button on your NETGEAR Universal Remote. You can use any device button
for any type of device. NEATGEAR recommends that you use the device buttons for the following:
TV. Program a TV or mobile LCD device. DVD. Program a DVD player, TV/DVD combo, TV/VCR/DVD combo, portable
DVD player, or mobile DVD player.
4. Press and hold
AUX. Program other types of devices or an additional DVD or TV.
SET until the red LED blinks twice.
5. Enter the first five-digit code listed in Appendix A, “Manufacturer’s Codes for your device. The LED blinks once as each digit is entered. If the code is correct, the LED blinks twice when the programming is complete.
Note: If the LED does not blink twice, repeat these instructions to enter the code
again.
6. Aim the NETGEAR Universal Remote at the device, and press Power. The device should turn off. If it does not, repeat these instructions, trying each code for your brand until you find a code that works. If you cannot find a code that works, see “Searching for a Device Code.
7. Repeat steps these instructions for any additional devices you want to control.
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Searching for a Device Code

If your device does not respond to the remote after trying all codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try searching for your code:
1. Press a device button once.
2. Press and hold
SET until the red LED blinks twice.
3. Enter 9 9 1, then the device group number (see the following table). The LED blinks twice.
Table 2-2. Device Group Codes
Code Device Group
0 Cable (cable converters, video accessories, satellite
receivers) 1 TV (TVs) 2 VCR (VCRs, DVD players) 3 Audio (audio amplifiers, audio tu ners, CD players)
4. Aim the remote at the device, and press Power. The remote sends codes from its library to the
selected device, starting with the most popular code first. If the device responds, go to step 7.
5. If the device does not respond, press CH+. The remote will try the next code. Continue until
the device responds.
Tip: Press CH- to try the previous code.
6. To search for other device codes, repeat step 1 to step 5.
7. Press
SET. This will save the latest code sampled.

Discovering a Device Code

If you set up the NETGEAR Universal Remote using the procedure in “Searching for a Device
Code” on page 2-7, you can discover the four-digit code used to operate your equipment.
For example, to find out the code assigned to your TV:
1. Press
2. Press and hold
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TV once.
SET until the red LED blinks twice.
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