The One ForAll 4 Device Universal Remote Control (URC-4021) is
designed to remotely operate up to four home entertainment devices.It
also featuresintuitive and easy-to-use keys for instant control of DVD and
PVR (or DVR) components. Moreover,its sophisticated technology will
allowyou to consolidate your original home entertainment remote
controls into one easy-to-use product. Advanced features include:
• Intuitive buttonstoallow easy access to functions and menus on your DVD
player,PVR(or DVR),and Cable/Satellite devices
• Direct code setup for easy device programming
• Step-and-Set codesearch and CodeVerificationfor an alternate wayto pro-
gram devices
• Power Macrofor masteron/off control of all of your equipment with a single
keystroke
• Volume Lock/Unlock feature to lock or unlockthe volumecontrol to one mode
or individual modes
• Device KeyRe-Assignmenttoremotely control a second (duplicate) device
• Channel Scan
• Color-codedkeys to quickly locate popularfunctions
• Extensive codelibrary for popular videodevices includingDVD players and
PVRs (or DVRs)
and Favorite Channel Scan foreasy channelsurfing
The URC-4021 remote control requires two (2) new AAA alkaline batteries (not included) and some easy programming to control your devices.
For best results,please read and perform all instructions listed here.Also,
keep this guide for future reference.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Use the illustration below to locate featuresonthe One For All 4 Device
Universal Remote Control (URC-4021)andthen study the KeyCharts (on
the next twopages) to learn how they function.
To find outwhat type of devices can be controlled by each device keyafter
programming, see the
Device Table on page 6.
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Key Charts
When the LED (redlight) blinks,the remote controlis
working and(after programming)issendingsignals.
Press VCR/PVR, DVD,CBL/SAT,or TV once to select a
desired homeentertainmentdevice to control.
Also see the Device Table on page 6.
Press POWER oncetoturn on or off the selected device.
Formaster power control,see ProgrammingA MasterPower Macro on page 10.
Use the keypad (1 ~ 9 and 0) to directly select channels
(e.g.,009 or 031).
Use TV/VID to switchthe TV’s inputtoview TV or video
programs.
Press ENTER onceafter entering the channel numberson
some TVs.
Use GUIDE to display your selected device’s program
guide or setup menu.
Press MENU once to displayyour selected device’s main
menu.
Use INFO to display the current channel and program or
on-screen directory.
Use EXIT to exit from your selected device’sguide or
menu.
Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor in the program
guide and menu screens.
Use SELECT(OK)tochoose optionsfromyourselected
device’smenuor guide.
Press LAST once to recall the last channel.
Use FAV to scan all channels,or after programming,
to scan up to 10 favoritechannels.
Use CH▲ (orCH▼) to select the next higher (or lower)
channel.
PressSUBTITLE/CConceto display(or turnoff) subtitlesor
closedcaptions,if available onyour DVD playeror
cable/satelliteservice.
Fora PVR (or DVR), press PVR MENU once to display a
list of your recorded shows.
Press MUTE once to turn the soundoff or on.
Use VOL▲ (orVOL▼) to raise (or lower) the sound vol-
ume.
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Use REW,PLAY,FWD, PAUSE,or STOP to control yourVCR,
PVR (orDVR),or DVD player.
For a DVD player,use SKIP F. or SKIP R. to viewthe next
or previous chapter.
For a VCR,PVR (or DVR),or VOD (if available),use SCAN-
or SCAN+ to quickly scan forward orback throughavideo
program.UseREPLAY foran instantreplay.UseQUICKSKIPto advancethe videoprogram a presetamount (as
setonyourdevice).
Press REC twice to recordaVCR or PVR (orDVR) program.
Use SLEEP to set the sleep timer on a selecteddevice if
equipped with this feature.
Afterprogramming,theOneFor All 4 Device Universal Remote Control will
be able to control the followingtypes of devices:
DEVICE KEYCONTROLS THESE TYPES OF DEVICES
• DVD Player
• TV/DVD Player Combo
• VCR/DVD Player Combo
• VCR
• TV/VCR Combo
• TV/VCR/DVD Player Combo
• VCR/DVD Player Combo
• PVR (or DVR)
• Cable Box (orConverter)
• Cable Box/PVR(or DVR)Combo
• SatelliteReceiver
• SatelliteReciver/PVR (orDVR) Combo
• Television
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
❶
❸
❷
❷
1.On the remote control’s back,push the tab and lift off the
battery cover.
2.Obtaintwo (2) new AAA alkaline batteries. Match the +
and – marks on the batteries to the + and – marks in the
battery case,theninsert the new batteries.
3.Press the battery cover backinto place. The tab should
clickwhen the cover is locked.
4.Test the remote control by pressing anymodekey (e.g.,
TV).If the batteriesare insertedcorrectly, the LED (red
light) will blink.
NOTE: Whenbatteries need replacement,the remotecontrol will stopoperating.Remove
the oldbatteriesand insert newones within 10 minutes to ensure all of your programming
informationisrestored.
Battery Precautions: Do not mix old andnew batteries.• Do notmix alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickelcadmium)batteries.•Always remove old,weak or
worn-out batteries promptly and recycle ordispose of them inaccordancewith Local and
NationalRegulations.
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PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
TheOneFor All 4Device Universal Remote Control is preprogrammed at
thefactorytooperate an RCA TV, aToshiba DVD player,a Motorola cable
box,and an RCAVCR.To control devicesotherthan thedefault brands,perform the following steps;otherwiseskip this section:
1.Turn on a desired device (e.g.,VCRorDVD player) and,if
applicable, insert media (e.g.,cassetteor disc).
NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 4 completely before proceeding.
Highlightorwrite down thecodes anddevice youwishto program
before starting step2.
2.On the remote control,press a devicekey once(i.e., VCR/PVR,
DVD,CBL/SAT,or TV).
NOTE: To programcontrol of a VCR,PVR (or DVR),TV/VCRCombo,
or TV/VCR/DVD Player Combo press VCR/PVR once.After programmingaVCR Combo device, youwillbe able to control channel selection,volume, andVCR functions.
NOTE: To programcontrol of a DVD Player,DVD Player/VCR
Combo,orTV/DVD Player Combo, press DVD once.After programming a DVD Combo device,you willbe ableto control channel selection, volume,and DVD functions.
NOTE: To programcontrol of a Cable Box, CableBox/PVR(or DVR)
Combo,Satellite Receiver,or a SatelliteReceiver/PVR (or DVR)
Combo,press CBL/SAT once.
3.Press and hold SET until the LED (redlight) blinks twice,
then release
SET.
4.Use the
Manufacturer’s Codes (starting on page 18) to
locate the type of deviceandbrand name and then enter
the firstfour-digit code for your device.If performed correctly, the
NOTE:If the LEDdid notblinktwice,repeat steps2through4and enter
thesame codeagain.
LED will blink twice.
5.Aim the remote control at the device and press POWER
once. The device should turn off.If it does not,repeat
steps 2 through 5,trying eachcode for yourbrand until
youfind one that works.If it still doesn’t work,try
Searching ForYour Codeonnext page.
NOTE: If the device does nothave a POWER key,press PLAY.
6.Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each device you wantto con-
trol. Forfuture reference,write downeachworkingdevice
code in thefollowing boxes:
VCR/PVRCode:
DeviceType:______________
DVD Code:
DeviceType:______________
CBL/SAT Code:
DeviceType:______________
TV Code:
DeviceType:______________
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SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE
If your devicedoes not respondto the remote control aftertryingallcodes
listed foryour brand,or if your brand is not listed at all,trysearching for
your code.
NOTE: Beforeperforming a code search foraDVD player or aVCR, turn onthe deviceand
insertthe required media.
Forexample,to search fora code foryour TV:
1.On the remote control, press
2.Press and hold
SET until the LED (red light) blinks twice,
TV once.
then release SET.
3.Enter
9 - 9 - 1. The LED will blink twice.
4.Aim the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate
between pressing
POWER and TV.Stop whentheTV turns
off (after pressing POWER).If the device does not have a
Power key, youcansubstitute another function,such as
0 ~ 9 , CH▲, or PLAY).
digits
NOTE: Inthe search mode,the remotecontrol willsend IR codes from
its libraryto the selected device,starting with themostpopular code
first.
5.To lock in the code,pressand release SET.The LED will blink
twice.
6.To search for the codes of your other devices,repeatsteps
1 through5,but substitute the appropriate device key for
the deviceyou are searchingfor.
CHECKING THE CODES
If you have set up the remotecontrol using the Searching ForYour Code pro-
cedure (as above), you mayneedto findout which four-digitcode is operating your equipment.For example,to findout which codeis operatingyour
TV:
1.On the remote control, press
2.Press and hold
then release
3.Enter
SET until the LED (red light) blinks twice,
SET.
9 - 9 - 0. The LED will blink twice.
4.To view the code for the first digit,press
seconds,countthe
write downthenumber in the leftmostbox in the TV
code boxes on page8.
NOTE: If a code digit is“0”, the LEDwillnot blink.
TV once.
1 once.Wait 3
LED blinks (e.g., three blinks = 3) and
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5.Repeat step 4 (on the previous page)three moretimesfor
remaining digits.Use 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third
digit,and
4 for the fourth digit.Write downthe code dig-
its in the remaining TV code boxes on page 8.
6.To check for codes of otherdevices, repeat steps 1
through 5 (starting on the previous page), butsubstitute
the appropriatedevice key for eachdevice you arechecking.Write down the device’s code digits in the appropriate codeboxes on page8.
PROGRAMMING A MASTER POWER MACRO
In its default state, the POWERkey on the One For All 4 Device Universal
Remote Control will individually power your homeentertainmentdevices
on or off.However, you can also program a
POWER keythat will sequentially turn on or off all the devices with a single
key press.
Programming The PowerKeyFor The Master Power Macro
1.Press and hold SET until the LED (redlight) blinks twice,
then release SET.
Master Power Macroonto the
2.Enter
9 - 9 - 5. The LED will blink twice.Then press POWER
once.
3.Forthefirst device you want in the power-on sequence,
press its device key(e.g.,
CBL/SAT) once.
4.Repeat step 3 up to three more times to add desired
devices to the power-on sequence (e.g.,
TV).
VCR/PVR, DVD,and
5.To save the settingsandexit the program, press and hold
SET until the LED blinkstwice,then releaseSET.
Operating The Master Power Macro
1.Afterprogramming,point the remote control at the
devices and press
tially turn on (or off) your devices.
NOTE:When POWERis pressed for less than2 seconds, a power commandwill onlybe senttothe currently-selected device. This allows
youto still individually powerdeviceson or off.
2.Devices will turn on (oroff) according to your
programmed sequence.
NOTE: Thecurrently-selected device will always turn onoroff first,
followedbythe remaining programmedsequence.After themaster
power sequence hasbeen completed,the remote controlwill be setto
controlthe first powered-on device.
NOTE:If one ormoredevices does not haveaPOWER key, the power
off/onsequencemay beslightly delayedwhen the remote controlsignals
thedevice(s). Thisaction is normal.
POWER foratleast 2 seconds to sequen-
continuedon next page...
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PROGRAMMING A MASTER POWER MACRO
(continued)
Clearing The Master Power Macro
1.Press and hold SET until the LED (redlight) blinks twice,
then release
SET.
2.Enter
9 - 9 - 5. The LED will blink twice.Then press POWER
once.
3.Press and hold
SET.The Master Power Macro is now cleared.
SET until the LED blinkstwice,then release
RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS
TheOne ForAll 4 Device Universal Remote Control can be settocontrola
secondPVR,VCR,or DVDplayer.Forexample,to controlaTV,a cable box,
twoDVD players,re-assign the unusedVCR/PVRkey to operate the second
and
DVD playerasfollows:
1.On the remote control, press and hold
(redlight) blinks twice, thenrelease SET.
2.Enter
3.Press
9 - 9 - 2. The LED will blink twice.
DVD once.
SET until the LED
4.Press
VCR/PVRonce.The LED will blink twice.The VCR/PVR
keyis now readyto be set up tocontrolyour second DVD
player. See
To re-assign a second VCR orPVR(or DVR)tothe unused
Programming Device Control on page 8.
DVD key, repeat
steps 1 through 4. However, in step3 substitute VCR/PVR forDVD,andinstep 4
substitute
second VCRorPVR (or DVR).See
NOTE: Onlyone device canbeassignedto an unused device keyat a time.
DVD forVCR/PVR.Now the DVD key will be readyto be set up as your
Programming Device Control on page 8.
USING CHANNEL SCAN
In the CBL/SAT or TV mode, use the FAV key to start a 3-secondscanof all
channels.Or,if programmed,use the FAV key to scan only your favorite
channels to view a desiredchannel (see
on next page. )
1.Press
CBL/SAT or TV once.
Programming Favorite Channel Scan
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2.Press FAVonce.
• If Favorite Channel Scanhas beenset up,scanning of
• If Favorite Channel Scan has not been set up, scanning
will start with the current channel, and continue up to
100channel changesor until stoppedby pressingany key.
3.To stop scanningchannelsatany time,press anykey
once.
PROGRAMMING FAVORITE CHANNEL SCAN
In the CBL/SAT or TV mode, you can store a list of up to 10 favorite channels,
in any order, that will be immediatelyscanned when FAV is pressed(see
Using Channel Scan on the previous page).
NOTE:Favorite channels canonlybe programmedfor one mode.After programming,if FAV
is pressed while inanother mode,the remote control will start scanning all channelsinstead
(if applicableto theselecteddevice).
1.On the remote control, press CBL/SATorTV once.
2.Press and hold
SET until the LED (red light) blinks twice,
then release SET.
3.Enter
9 - 9 - 6. The LED will blink twice.
4.Use the keypad to entera favorite channel number (e.g.,
031).Then press SET once.
NOTE: If the original remote control required pressingan Enterkey
to change the channel,also pressthe ENTER keyafter the channel
number (e.g.,0 - 3 - 1 - ENTER).On some satellite receivers and cable
boxes, youmay needto pressthe SELECT (OK) key instead of ENTER.
5.If desired,repeatstep 4 for each channeltobe stored, up
to a total of 10 channels.
NOTE: If you try entering more than 10 channels,the remote control
will automatically exit programming.To change yourfavorite channel listat this point, you will firstneed to delete theexistinglist by
performing the steps in“Clearing CustomProgramming”onpage 14.
Then,perform the instructions in thissectiononce again.
6.To exit programming with less than 10 favoritechannels
stored, press and hold
SET until the LED blinkstwice.
Otherwise, the remote control will automatically exit the
program after 10 channels have been stored.
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CHANGING VOLUME LOCK
The One ForAll 4 Device Universal Remote Control is set at the factory for
independent volume control of each selected device. However, youmay
change the VolumeLock setting to Global Volume Lockso that a device’s vol-
ume will be locked to one mode (e.g., to control TV volume in all other
modes).After that,if desired,you can perform
selected device to set its volume control forindependent operation.
Locking Volume Control To One Mode
(Global Volume Lock)
1.Press and hold SET until the LED (redlight) blinks twice,
then release SET.
Individual Volume Unlock on a
2.Enter
3.Now,when you press
9 - 9 - 3 and thenpress any mode key once (e.g., TV).
LED will blink twice.
The
VOL▲, VOL▼,or MUTE, the volume of
the selected device (e.g.,
TV) will be controlled, regardless
of the mode you have selected.
Unlocking Volume Control For A Single Device (Individual Volume
Unlock)
1.After performing GlobalVolumeLock (above),press a desired
mode keywhere you want volume to be unlocked (e.g.,
DVD) and controlled within its own mode.
2.Press andand hold
then release SET.
3.Enter
9 - 9 - 3 and thenpress VOL▼ once.The LED will
blink four times.
SETuntil the LED(redlight) blinkstwice,
4.If desired,repeatsteps 1 through 3 (of this section) for
each device that you want volume to be unlocked.
5.Now,after you selecta devicethat has volume unlocked
DVD),pressing VOL▲,VOL▼, or MUTE will control the
(e.g.,
device’svolume only in its own mode.
Unlocking All Volume Control (Restoring Default Setting)
NOTE: Performingthese instructions will restore independentvolumecontrol for allprogrammed devices (e.g.,TV volume control in TV mode,VCR volume in VCR/PVR mode,
etc.).
1.On the remote control, pressand hold SETuntil theLED(red
light) blinks twice,thenrelease
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SET.
2.Enter 9 - 9 - 3 and then press VOL▲ once.The LED will
blink four times.
3.Volume will againbe independently controlled according
to its default states for all programmed devices.
CLEARING CUSTOM PROGRAMMING
The One ForAll 4 Device Universal Remote Control contains an Operational
FeatureReset
If desired,you can use it to clear custom programming,except your setup
codesandreassigned device keys,andreset them to originalfactory settings.Also see
IMPORTANT: Executingthis program will erase all your customsettings for
Power Macro, Favorite Channels,and Volume Lock.
1.Press and hold SET until the LED (redlight) blinks twice,
program.
RestoringFactory DefaultSettings as below.
then release SET.
2.Enter
9 - 8 - 0. The LED will blink twice.The remote control
will returnto normal operation.
RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
The One ForAll 4 Device Universal Remote Control also contains a Factory
program that you can use to reset all customsettings and setup codes
Reset
to originalfactory settings.Also see ClearingCustom Programming as above.
IMPORTANT: Executingthis program will erase all your customsettings for
Power Macro, Favorite Channels,Volume Lock, ReassignedDevices, andall
device settings.
1.Press and hold SET until the LED (redlight) blinks twice,
then release
2.Enter
will returnto normal operation.
SET.
9 - 8 - 1. The LED will blink twice.The remote control
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM:LED (red light) does not blink whenyou pressa key.
SOLUTION:Replace batteries with two new AAA alkaline batteries.
PROBLEM:LED blinkswhen you press a key, buthome entertain-
mentdevice does not respond.
SOLUTION:Make sure the remotecontrol is aimed at your home
entertainment deviceandis not farther than 15 feet
away.
PROBLEM:The unit does notcontrol home entertainment devices
or commands are notworking properly.
SOLUTION:Try all listed codes forthedevice brands being set up.
Make surethey can be operated with an infrared remote
control.
PROBLEM:Changing channels does not work.
SOLUTION:If original remote requiredpressingENTER orSELECT to
change channels,press ENTERor SELECT onthisremote
after enteringthe channelnumber.
PROBLEM:Tried Searching ForYour Code method and still could
not find a working code.
SOLUTION:Clear the device keyas follows:Pressandhold SET until
the LED (red light) blinks twice,then release.Next enter
9 - 9 - 2. Then press the devicekey to be cleared twice.
Now repeattheSearching ForYour Code method on
page 9.
PROBLEM:CH▲ and CH▼ do not work for your RCA TV.
SOLUTION:DuetoRCA design (1983-1987),only the original
remote control will operatethese functions.
PROBLEM:No remote control of volume.
SOLUTION:See ChangingVolume Lock on page 13 to lock/unlock
volume.
Foradditional information:
•Internet:http://www.oneforall.com
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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to complywiththe limits fora class
B digital device,pursuant topart15of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed
to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.Thisequipment generates, uses,and can radiateradio frequency
energy andif not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
causeharmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipmentdoes cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can
be determined by turningthe equipment off and on,the user is encouragedto
try to correcttheinterference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate thereceiving antenna.
• Increase separation between equipmentandreceiver.
• Connectequipment into an outlet ora circuit different from thattowhich the
receiverisconnected.
• Consult dealerorexperienced radio/TVtechnician for help.
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retail purchaser of this product thatshouldit, under normal use andconditions,be
proven defective in material or workmanshipduring its lifetime whileyou own it,
suchdefect(s)willberepaired or replaced (attheCompany’s option) without charge
for partsand repairlabor. To obtainrepair or replacement within the terms of this
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address shown below. ThisWarrantydoes not cover product purchased,serviced or
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ThisWarrantydoes not apply if in the Company’s opinion,the product has been
damaged through alteration,improper installation,mishandling, misuse,neglect,
accident,or the simultaneous use of different battery types (e.g.alkaline,standard or
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