One for All URC-6131 User Manual
6-DEVICE PVR
Universal Remote Control
User’s Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features And Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Key Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Device Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Programming Device Control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming DVD Player/VCR Combo Control. . . . . . . . 10
Searching For Your Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Checking The Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming Master Power
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming The Power Key For Master Power. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Master Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Clearing Master Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using Keymover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming Keymover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restoring Keymoved Keys To Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restoring A Single Keymoved Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restoring All Keymoved Keys In A Single Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Re-Assigning Device Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locking Volume Control To One Mode
(Global Volume Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unlocking Volume Control For A Single Device
(Individual Volume Unlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unlocking All Volume Control
(Restoring Default Setting ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Manufacturer’s Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setup Codes for Audio Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setup Codes for Cable Boxes (Converters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup Codes for CD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup Codes for DVD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setup Codes for DVD Player/VCR Combos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setup Codes for PVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup Codes for PVR/Satellite Receiver Combos. . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup Codes for TVs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setup Codes for TV/DVD Player Combos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setup Codes for VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
About Upgrading
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Upgrade Exclusions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Instructions To The User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Limited Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Additional Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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INTRODUCTION
The One For All 6-Device PVR Universal Remote
Control (URC-6131) is designed to remotely operate
up to six home entertainment devices and features
intuitive and easy-to use buttons to operate PVR
(Personal Video Recorders) and DVD components.Its
sophisticated technology will allow you to consolidate all
ofyour original home entertainment remote controls
into one eas y-to-use product.Advanced features incl ude:
• Intuitive buttons to allow easy access to your PVR or
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) functions and menus
• Direct code setup for easy device programming
• Step and Set code setup and Code Verification for an
alternate way to program devices
• Master Power function for master on/off control of
all ofyour equipment with a single keystroke
• Volume Lock to lock volume controls to one mode or
individual modes
• Dev ice Key Re-Assignment to remotely control
a second (duplicate) device
• Color-coded keys to quickly locate popular functions
• Code library for popular video and audio devices
The URC-6131 remote control requires two (2) new
AA 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 these instructions for future reference.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Use the illustration below to locate features on the
One For All 6-Device PVR Universal Remote Control
(URC-6131) and then study the Key Charts (on the next
three pages) to learn how they function.
To find out what type of devices can be controlled by
each device key after programming,see the Device
Table on page 7.
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Key Charts
When the LED (red light) blinks,the
remote control is working and (after
programming) is sending signals.
Press
TV,PVR,DVD,CBL/SAT,AUD,
or
VCR once to select a desi red
home entertainment device
to control.Also see the Device Table
on page 7.
Press
POWER once to turn on or off
the selected device.For master
power control,see Programm ing
Master Power on page 12.
Press
MENU once to display your
selected device’s main menu.For
PVRs,use PVR Menu.
Use
INFO to display the current
channel and program information.
Use
GUIDE to display your selected
device’s program guide or setup
menu.
Use
EXIT to exit from your selected
device’s guide or menu.
Use the cursor keys to move the
cursor in the program guide and
menu screens.
Use
SELECTto choose options from
your selected device’s menu or guide.
In the AUD mode,use SELECT to set
the surround sound.Use
▲(or ▼)
to adjust the volume higher (or
lower).Use (or ) to adjust the
balance left (or right).
Use
VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or
lower) the sound volume.
Use CH+(or CH-) to select the next
higher (or lower) channel.
Press Mute once to turn the sound
off or on.
Use to command your PVR to
instantly replay the last 7 seconds
ofa program you are viewing.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Key Charts (continued)
Press Prev.on ce to recall the la s tviewed channel and to page back
one screen on the main menu.
In the
AUD mode,use Prev.to se l ect
the receiver band.
Use or to perform the Thumbs
Down or Thumbs Up feature on
your Tivo/PVR device.
Press
PVR Menu once to turn the
PVR’s main menu on or off.
Use to command your PVR to
skip or advance through a recorded
program scene or commercial.
Use the transport keys to control
your V CR,PVR,DVD player ,or V OD
(Video On Demand) ifavailable on
your cable or satellite service.
Press
REC twice to record a PVR or
VCR program.
Use
Audio/CC to select a n alternate
audio channel (e.g.,Spanish) or
closed captions,i f available on your
cable/satellite serv ice or DVD.
Press
SUBT.once to turn subtitl e s
on or off,if available.
Use
ANGLE/SLEEP to perfor m the
angle function on your DVD player
or to set the sleep timer on a
selected device ifequipped with
this feature.
Use for slow motion playback
on a VCR,PVR,or DVD player
equipped with this feature.Press
PLAYto can c e l slow motion.
Use the keypad (
1~ 9 and 0) to
directly select channels (e.g.,
009
or 031).
In the
AUD mode,use the keypad
(
1~ 9and 0) to select audio sources
1through 10.
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Press
ENTER once after entering
the channel numbers on some TVs.
Use TV/VIDto switch the TV’s input
to view TV or video progra ms.
Use
PIP to switch the Picture-In-
Picture feat ure on or off (if available
on your TV).
Use
Swap to switch image s and
sound between the main and
window pictures.
Use
Move to move the window
picture to different positions in the
main picture.
Use
SET for all programming
sequences.
Device Table
NOTE:Please refer to the table below when performing the
instructions in “Programming Device Control”on page 9 or
“Programming DVD Player/ VCR Combo Control”on page 10.
After programming,the One For All 6-Device PVR
Univers al Re mote Control w ill be able to control the
following types ofdevices:
NOTE:Audio Receiver/DVD Player Combos (i.e.,Home
Theater In A Box) are listed in “Setup Codes For Audio
Receivers”on pages 17 and 18.
DEVICE KEY CONTROLS THESE TYPES OF DEVICES
Televisions
PVRs (Personal Video Recorders)
Cable Boxes (Converters),Satellite Receivers,
or Satellite/PVR Combos
VCRs or TV/VCR Combos
DVD Player,DVD Player/VCR Combos,or
TV/DVD Player Combos
Audio Receivers or CD Players
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. On the remote control’s back,push the tab
and lift off the battery cover.
2. Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries.
Match the + and – marks on the batteries
to the + and – marks in the battery case,
then insert the new batteries.
3. Press the battery cover back into place.
The tab should click when the cover is
locked.
4. Test the remote control by pressing
any mode key (e.g.,
TV).Ifthe batteries are
inserted correctly,the
LED (red light) will
blink once.
NOTE:When batteries need replacement,the remote control
will stop operating. Remove the old batteries and insert new
ones within 1 0 minutes to ensure all of your programming
informati on is restored.
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PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
The One For All 6-Device PVR Universal Remote Control
is preprogrammed at the factory to operate an RCA TV,
V CR,and satellite receiver,a Philips Ti vo PVR,a Toshiba
DVD player,and a Pioneer audio receiver/amplifier.To
control devices other than the defa ult brands,perform
the following steps;otherwise skip this section:
NOTE:For DVD Player/VCR Combo control,see the next page.
1. Turn on a desired device (e.g.,VCR or
DVD player) and,if applicable, insert
media (e.g.,cassette or disc).
NOTE:Please read steps 2 through 4 completely
before proceeding.Highlight or write down the
codes and device you wish to program before
starting step 2.
2. On the remote control,press a device key
once (i.e.,
TV,PVR,DVD,CBL/SAT,AUD,or VCR).
NOTE:To program control ofa cable box or
satellite receiver,press CBL/SAT once.
NOTE:To program control ofa CD player or
audio receiver,press AUD once.
NOTE:To program control ofa TV/VCR Combo,
press VCR once.After programming,you will be
able to control channel selection,volume,and
VCR functions.
NOTE:To program control ofa TV/DVD Player
Combo,press DVD once.After programming,
you will be able to control channel selection,
volume,and DVD functions.
3. Press and hold SET until the LED(red light)
blinks twice,then release
SET.
4. Use the Manufac turer’s Codes(starting on
page 17) to locate the type of device and
brand name and then enter the first fourdigit code for your device.Ifperformed
correctly,the
LED will blink twice.
NOTE:If the LEDdid not blink twice,repeat steps
2 through 4 and enter the same code again.
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,
try ing each code for your brand until you
find one that works.Ifit still doesn’t work,
try Searching For Your Codeon page 11.
NOTE:If the device does not have a POWER
key,press the (Play) key.
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PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
(continued)
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 (on the previous
page) for each device you want to control.
For future reference,write down each
working device c od e in th e following boxes:
TV Code:
PVR Code:
DVD Code:
CBL/SATCode:
AUD Code:
VCR Code:
PROGRAMMING DVD PLAYER/VCR
COMBO CONTROL
1. Tur n on the DVD Player/VCR Combo and
insert a DVD.
NOTE:Please read steps 2 through 4 completely
before proceeding.Highlight or write down the
codes and device you wish to program before
starting step 2.
2. On the remote control,press DVD.Next,
press and hold
SET until the LED(red light)
blinks twice,then release
SET.
3. Use the Setup Codes For DVD Player/VCR
Combos(on page 21) to locate the brand
name and then enter the first four-digit
code for your device.If performed
correctly,the
LED will blink twice.
NOTE:If the LEDdid not blink twice,repeat steps
2 through 4 and enter the same code again.
4. Aim the remote control at the d evice and
press
POWERonce.It should turn off.Ifit
does not,repeat steps 2 through 4,trying
each code for your brand until you find one
that works.Ifit still does not wo rk,try
Searching For Your Codeon the next page.
NOTE:If the device does not have a POWER
key,press the (Play) key.
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5. Ifyou’ve located a setup code that works,
but it also has a separate VCR code,you’ll
also need to program it into the remote
control to access VCR controls as fol lows:
a. Press
VCR once.Then press and hold
the
SET key until the LED blinks twice.
b. Enter the VCR code for your DVD
Player/VCR Combo.Ifcorrect,the
LED
will blink twice.
NOTE:If a separate VCR setup code is not listed,
you can use the VCR k ey to program a separate
VCR device or another device (see “Re-Assigning
Device Keys”on page 15)
6. Fo r fu ture reference,wr ite d o wn the
working DVD Player/VCR combo code in
the below boxes:
DVD/VCR Code:
VCR Code:
(if used)
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE
Ifyour device does not respond to the remote control
after trying all codes listed for your brand,or if your
brand is not listed at all,try searching for your code.
For example,to search for a code for your TV:
1. On the remote control,press
TV once.
2. Press and hold SET until the LED(red light)
blinks twice,then release
SET.
3. Enter 9- 9 - 1.The LED will blink twice.
4. Aim the remote control at the the TV and
slowly altern ate between pressi ng POWER
and TV.Stop when the TV turns off.
NOTE:In the search mode,the remote control
will send IR codes from its library to the selected
device,starting with the most popular code first.
5. To lock in the code,press and release SET.
The
LED will blink twice.
6. To search for the codes of your other
devices,repeat steps 1 through 5,but
substitute the appropriate device key for
the device you are searching for.
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