The OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid
Remote (URC-6690) is an advanced 6device universal remote control. It offers the
perfect combination of exclusive
touchscreen technology with classic hard
button familiarity. This allows you to easily
operate up to 6 different home
entertainment devices with the functionality
and flexibility to support novice as well as
advanced users.
Advanced features include:
•Kameleon Technology – dynamic
menu screens that respond to device
selection and illuminate only active
keys
•Hard Button Functionality – Hard
buttons complement the Kameleon
screen for the most comprehensive
functionality across a vast range of
devices.
•Macros – for instant activation of
favorite key sequences
•Learning – to capture unique
functions from your devices’ original
remote controls
•Key Mover – for copying keys from
one device to another, or to a different
position in the same mode
•Direct Code Setup – for easy device
programming with setup codes
•Innovative Code Search – allows
setup of your devices without looking
up codes
•Favorite Channel Scan – for easy
channel surfing of favorite channels
•Vol um e Lo c k – to assign volume
controls to individual devices or to one
global device
•Extensive Code Library – largest and
most efficient group of IR remote
control codes for virtually every
current brand and make
•Upgrad eabilit y – Customer support
upgrade system ensures your remote
control always has the latest setup
codes when adding new devices in the
future
After installing two (2) new AA alkaline
batteries (not included), you can
immediately use the unit to control a Sony
TV, an RCA DirecTV receiver, a Sony DVD
player, a Pioneer Audio Receiver, a Sony Tivo
PVR (VCR/PVR key), and a Pioneer CD
player (AUX Key). To control other brands
than the default ones, see Programming
Device Control on page 8.
2Introduction
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Use the illustration to the right to locate
features on the OFA Kameleon 6-Device
Hybrid Remote (URC-6690) and then refer
to the Key Charts (starting on page 4) to
learn how they function.
NOTE: The illustration shows all remote
control keys in the screens. In actual
operation, only active keys used by the
selected device are displayed and non-active
keys are hidden. To find out what type of
devices can be controlled by each device key
after programming, see the Device Table on
page 6.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Features and Functions3
OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid Remote
KEY CHARTS
KeyFunction
Outgoing
Incoming
When a key is pressed,
the IR Segments
animate. Outgoing
animation (see arrows)
indicates the remote
control is sending IR
signals to a selected
device.
Incoming animation
(see arrows) indicates
the remote control is
receiv ing IR signals
from a device being
learned (see Using
Learning on page 13)
The inner IR segments
flash to display success
or error message
during programming
of remote features.
TV, AUX, CBL/
Press
SAT
, DVD, AUD or VCR/
PVR
once to select a
desired home
entertainment device
to control. When
selected, the Device
Key becomes brighter
than the other device
keys to indicate it is
currently active. Also
see the Device Table on
page 6
MASTER POWER
Press
once to turn on or off
the selected device. For
master power control,
see Programming a
Master Power Macro
on page 11.
KeyFunction
Press MENU once to
display your selected
device’s main menu.
GUIDE to display
Use
your selected device’s
program guide or set up
menu.
EXIT to exit from
Use
your selected device’s
guide or menu.
INFO to display the
Use
current channel and
program information.
Use the cursor keys to
move the cursor in the
program guide and
menu screens.
OK to choose
Use
options from your
selected device’s menu
or guide.
In the AUD mode, use
OK to set the surround
sound. Use
Up (or
Down) to adjust the
volume higher (or
lower). Use
Left (or
Right) to adjust the
balance left (or right).
VOL+ (or VOL-) to
Use
raise (or lower) the
sound volume.
P
ress
MUTE
once to turn
the sound off or on
.
4Features and Functions
OWNER’S MANUAL
KeyFunction
I
n TV,
VCR/PVR, DVD
CBL/SAT
modes, use
to scan favorite channels
and/or all channels. (See
Using Channel Scan and
Programming Favorite
Channel Scan on page 13
Use CH+ (or CH-) to
select the next higher
(or lower) channel.
Press PREV once to
recall the last-viewed
channel and to page
back one screen on the
main menu.
In the AUD, DVD and
AUX modes, use DISC
to change disk (if
available on your
device).
Use the keypad (
and
0) to directly select
channels (for example,
009 or 031).
In the
AUD mode, use
the keypad (
1 - 9 and
0) to select audio
sources 1 through 10.
ENTER once after
Press
entering the channel
numbers on some TVs.
INPUT to switch
Use
the TV’s input to view
TV or video programs.
FAV
1 - 9
or
KeyFunction
In the AUX, AUD and
)
DVD modes, the
Kameleon screen
displays the transport
keys to control your
DVD, Home Theater in
a box system or CD
player.
CBL/SAT and
In the
VCR/PVR modes, the
Kameleon screen
displays the transport
keys to control your
VCR fun ctions . If a
PVR/DVR device is
programmed onto the
CBL/SAT or VCR/PVR
modes, you can control
PVR/DVR functions
such as REPLAY, LIVE
(Return to Live) or
SKIP
(Quick Skip).
In the TV mode, the
Kameleon screen
displays the PIP
(picture-in-picture)
controls PIP, SWAP
and
MOVE, to control
your TVs PIP
functions. Also, the
Q.
16:9 Key to control the
aspect Ratio of the TV.
Use the
Skip back and
Skip forward keys, to
control the Channel up/
down for the PIP Box.
To record to a DVD or
VCR progr am, press
REC.
Features and Functions5
OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid Remote
KeyFunction
After programming,
press the M1 key once
to run a desired macro
(see Using Macros on
page 11).
SLEEP to activate
Press
your device’s sleep
timer (not available for
all devices). If you have
a PVR device, use
SHOWS to access your
list of recorded shows.
CC to turn on
Use
closed caption or
subtitles.
+100 if your
Use
device requires this key
to access channels
grater than 100 (same
as your original
device). Use the (-)
function to access your
High Definition
Channels (e.g., if your
HD channel is 2.5,
2 (-) 5).
press
Use PG+ and PG- to
change the page in you
Cable or Satellite
device’s guide. In DVD
mode, use PG+ and
PG- to change disks in
a multi disk system
DEVICE TABLE
NOTE: Please refer to the table below when
performing the instructions in
Programming Device Control on page 8.
After programming, the OFA Kameleon™
6-Device Hybrid Remote (URC-6690) will be
able to control the following types of
devices:
Device KeyControls These Devices
TV
CBL/SAT
VCR/PVR
DVD
AUD
AUX
TV (including HDTV, Plasma
and LCD), TV/DVD Combo
(Listed as TV Codes), TV/VCR
Combo (Listed as TV Codes).
Satellite, Satellite/PVR, Cable,
Cable/DVR, HDTV Decoder,
Video Accessories
VCR, TV/VCR, Stand Alone
PVR
DVD, DVD/R, DVD/VCR, T V/
DVD/VCR, HTIB (Home
Theater In A Box)
Tune r, Amp, CD Mi sc . Au dio,
HTIB (Home Theater In A Box)
Tune r, Amp, CD Mi sc . Au dio,
HTIB (Home Theater In A Box)
Use
SET for all
programming
sequences.
6Features and Functions
OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1.On the remote control’s back, push
down on the top of the battery cover
(where indicated by the arrows). Then
slide the battery cover out.
4.If batteries are inserted correctly, the
Kameleon display will turn on when a
key is pressed. Test the remote control
by pressing POWER and observing the
IR Animation.
NOTE: When batteries are low, the Inner IR
segments will blink 5 times after each key
press. The remote will stop operating when
the batteries need replacement. The
permanent memory retention ensures that
your codes are stored permanently even
during battery replacement.
BEFORE USING THE
REMOTE
By design, the first key press will always
make the screen turn on but will not cause
the remote to take any action until a key is
pressed after the screen is on.
Keep this in mind when programming the
features of your OFA Kameleon
Hybrid Remote.
TM
6 Device
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.Slide the battery cover back into place.
The tab should click when the cover is
locked.
ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY
T
he OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid Remote
(URC-6690) has several ways to adjust the
display for your comfort and best use
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS
The OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid
Remote (URC-6690) has five levels of
brightness adjustment and is set to the
middle setting at the factory. To increase or
decrease the brightness, perform the
following steps:
1.Press and hold SET until the two Inner
IR segments flash twice. The current
mode key will blink on and off during
programming.
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OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid Remote
NOTE: If the display turns off because of
inactivity, you must start the programming
sequence again by repeating this step.
2.Press 9 7 4 (Inner IR segments blinks
twice).
3.Press Arrow Up key to increase the
screen brightness (to decrease
brightness press Arrow Down key).
4.Press and release the SET key to lock in
the desired brightness. The remote will
exit the programming mode.
ADJUSTING HOW LONG THE SCREEN LIGHT
IS ON
The OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid
Remote (URC-6690) allows you to control
how long the screen light remains on after
the last button is pressed. The display-on
time is set at the factory to run for about 8
seconds. To increase or decrease that time,
perform the following steps:
1.Press and hold SET until the two Inner
IR segments flash twice. The current
mode key will blink on and off during
programming.
NOTE: If the display turns off because of
inactivity, you must start the programming
sequence again by repeating this step.
2.Press 9 7 8 (Inner IR segments blinks
twice).
3.Use the following table to choose the
“light on” time:
…to set the
Press…
1 4 seconds
2 8 seconds
3 12 seconds
light for
…to set the
Press…
4 16 seconds
5 20 seconds
4.The Kameleon display’s “On” time is
now programmed for the selected time
(in step 3).
light for
PROGRAMMING DEVICE
CONTROL
The OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid
Remote (URC-6690) is preprogrammed at
the factory to control a Sony TV, an RCA
DirecTV receiver, a Sony DVD player, a
Pioneer Audio Receiver, a Sony Tivo PVR
(VCR/PVR key), and a Pioneer CD player
(AUX Key). To control devices other than the
default brands, perform the following steps;
otherwise skip this section:
NOTE: For Combo Device control, see the
next section.
1.Turn on a device (e.g., TV, 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, AUX, CBL/SAT, DVD,
AUD or VCR/PVR).
NOTE: Use the AUX key to program control of
an audio device such as a CD player, AMP,
HTIB (Home theater in a box), or a tuner.
Alternately, use the AUX key to program
control of a second device type (e.g., a
second DVD; see Re-assigning Device Keys
on page 14).
8Programming Device Control
OWNER’S MANUAL
3.Press and hold SET until the two Inner
IR segments flash twice. The current
mode key will blink on and off during
programming.
4.Use the Manufacturer’s Codes (starting
on page 21) to locate the type of device
and brand name and then enter the
first four-digit code for your device. If
performed correctly, the Inner IR
segments blink twice.
NOTE: If the Inner IR segments did not blink
twice, repeat steps 2 through 4 and try
entering 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 respond,
repeat steps 2 through 5, trying each
code for your brand until you find one
that works. If it still does not work, try
Searching For Your Code.
NOTE: If the device does not respond to the
POWER key, press Vol+ or the Play key..
6.Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each
device you want to control. For future
reference, write down each working
device code in the boxes below:
TV Code:
AUX Code:
AUX. Device Type:
__________________________
CBL/SAT Code:
DVD Code:
AUD Code:
VCR/PVR Code:
PROGRAMMING COMBO
DEVICE CONTROL
You can set the OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device
Hybrid Remote (URC-6690) to control your
combo devices such as TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
Satellite/DVR, Home-Theater-In-A-Box,
and many others with a single code. For a
complete list of combo devices, refer to the
“Device Table” on page 6.
NOTE: Some combo device types have codes
that you can program on separate device
keys. For example, you can program DVD
Player/VCR Combo codes under the
VCR/PVR or DVD mode keys. See Setup
Codes for DVD/VCR Combos on page 28;
note that there are two sections under this
device type.
Perform the following instructions to
control a TV/DVD Combo:
1.Turn on the TV/DVD 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 TV.
3.Press and hold SET until the two Inner
IR segments flash twice. The current
mode key will blink on and off during
programming.
4.Use the Setup Codes under the TV/
DVD Combos heading (use codes
listed as “TV Codes”) on page 35.
Locate the brand name and then enter
the first four-digit code for your
device. If performed correctly, the
Inner IR Segments will blink twice.
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OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid Remote
NOTE: If the Inner IR segments did not blink
twice, repeat steps 2 through 4 and try
entering the same code again.
5.Aim the remote control at the device
and press POWER once (or PLAY). It
should turn off (or begin playing). If
the device does not respond, repeat
steps 2 through 5, trying each code for
your brand until you find one that
works. If it still does not work, try
Searching For Your Code.
SEARCHING FOR YOUR
CODE
If your 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.Turn on your TV and on the remote
control, press TV once.
2.Press and hold SET until the two Inner
IR segments flash twice. The current
mode key will blink on and off during
programming.
3.Enter 9 9 1. The Inner IR Segments will
blink twice.
4.Select a test function from the list
below or use the default test function
(Power) and skip step 4
NOTE: Use any of the following keys for the
test function: 0, 1, 2, 3, Power, Volume Up, Play, Stop or Mute.
5.Press the ^ (Arrow Up) key to begin
searching for your code. Stop the
search when the device turns off or
performs the function selected in step
4 (if other than Power).
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. Every press of the ^
(Arrow Up) key will send a new code. If you
go past the code that performed the Test
Function (selected in step 4), you can go
back by pressing the v (Arrow Down) key.
6.To lock in the code, press and release
the SET key. The Inner IR Segments
blinks twice.
7.To search for the codes of your other
devices, repeat steps 1 through 6, but
substitute the appropriate device key
for the device you are searching for, in
step 1.
CHECKING THE CODES
If you have set up the remote control using
the Searching For Your Code procedure, you
may need to find out which four-digit code
is operating your equipment. For example,
to find out which code is operating your TV:
1.On the remote control, press TV once.
2.Press and hold SET until the two Inner
IR segments flash twice. The current
mode key will blink on and off during
programming.
3.Enter 9 9 0. The Inner IR Segments will
blink twice.
4.To view the code for the first digit,
press 1 once. Wait 3 seconds, count the
LED blinks (e.g., three blinks = 3) and
write down the number.
NOTE: If a code digit is “0”, the LED will not
blink.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
5.Repeat step 4 three more times for
remaining digits. Use 2 for the second
digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4 for the
fourth digit.
6.To check for codes of other devices,
repeat steps 1 through 5, but substitute
the appropriate device key for each
device you are checking.
USING MACROS
With programming, the M1 and POWER
keys on your OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device
Hybrid Remote (URC-6690) can be setup to
perform repetitive, time-consuming
operations for easy, convenient access
through the press of a single key. Macro
keys are ideal for home theater operations,
setting a favorite channel, guide steps, or
other multiple functions you would like to
control with one key press. Moreover, each
macro key can hold up to 15 key presses
total.
NOTE: Programming a new macro over an
existing one will erase the original macro.
PROGRAMMING A FAVORITE CHANNEL
With so many channels available through
your cable or satellite system provider, you
can program a macro that directly selects a
favorite channel with one key press. For
example, let’s assume your favorite cable
programs are on channel 52. Use the
following instructions to program a macro
key for direct access of this channel:
NOTE: This example assumes the TV is
tuned to the correct Input to view your cable
box.
1.Press and hold SET until the two Inner
IR segments flash twice. The current
mode key will blink on and off during
programming.
2.Enter 9 9 5. The Inner IR segments
will blink twice.
3.Select an open macro key (e.g., M1)
and press it once.
4.Press CBL once.
5.Enter the channel number, 5 2.
NOTE: If you have access to over 100
channels, enter 0 5 2. Also, if the original
remote control required pressing Enter to
change the channel, also press Enter after
the channel number (e.g., 0 5 2 Enter).
NOTE: You can program up to 15 keypresses
on each macro key.
6.P
ress and hold
segments blinks twice, then release
Now when you press M1, you will instantly
see cable channel 52 on your TV set.
SET
until the Inner IR
SET
.
PROGRAMMING A MASTER POWER MACRO
In its default state, the POWER key on the
OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid Remote
(URC-6690) will individually power your
home entertainment devices on or off.
However, you can also program a Master
Power Macro onto the POWER key that will
sequentially turn on or off all the devices
with a single key press.
To program the Master Power Macro:
1.Press and hold SET until the two Inner
IR segments flash twice. The current
mode key will blink on and off during
programming.
2.Enter 9 9 5. The Inner IR Animation
will blink twice.
3.Press the POWER key once.
4.For the first device you want in the
power-on sequence, press its device
key (e.g., TV) once.
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OFA Kameleon™ 6-Device Hybrid Remote
5.For the second device you want in the
power-on sequence, press its device
key (e.g., CBL/SAT) once.
6.For the third device you want in the
power-on sequence, press its device
key (e.g., AUD) once.
7.Repeat step 6 up to three more times to
add the other desired devices to the
power-on sequence (e.g., AUX, VCR/PVR, etc.).
8.To save the settings and exit the
program, press and hold SET until the
Inner IR segments blink twice, then
release SET.
TO OPERATE MASTER POWER MACRO
1.After programming, point the remote
control at the devices and press POWER
for at least 3 seconds to sequentially
turn on (or off) your devices.
NOTE: When POWER is pressed for less than
3 seconds, a power command will only be
sent to the currently-selected device. This
allows you to still individually power devices
on or off.
2.Devices will turn on (or off) according
to your programmed sequence.
NOTE: The currently-selected device will
always turn on or off first, followed by the
remaining programmed sequence. After the
master power sequence has been completed,
the remote control will be set to control the
first powered-on device.
NOTE: If one or more dev ices does not have a
POWER key, the power off/on sequence may
be slightly delayed when the remote control
signals the device(s).This action is normal.
CLEARING A MACRO
1.Press and hold SET until the two Inner
IR segments flash twice. The current
mode key will blink on and off during
programming.
2.Enter 9 9 5. The Inner IR Animation
will blink twice.
3.Select a macro key (e.g., M1, POWER or
any key programmed with a macro)
you want to clear and press it once.
4.Press and hold SET until the two Inner
IR segments flash twice, then release
SET. The macro is now deleted but the
keys (in the case of power), will retain
their original function.
USING CHANNEL SCAN
In the TV, VCR/PVR, DVD and CBL/SAT
modes, use the FAV key to start a 3-second
scan of all favorite channels (if
programmed, see Programming Favorite
Channel Scan below) and/or all channels for
the selected mode.
1.Press TV, VCR/PVR, DVD or CBL/SAT
once.
2.Press FAV once.
•If Favorite Channel Scan has been
set up, scanning of favorite
channels will start and, upon
completion, continue to scan all
channels upward for the same
device.
•If Favorite Channel Scan has not
been set up, scanning will start
with the current channel, then
proceed to the next channel up,
and continue until all channels of
the selected device is scanned.
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