The RC027 remote has been designed as a direct replacement for existing digital satellite receiver remote controls
(eg Sky™ and Sky+™)*. All functions are the same and the
layout mirrors that of original remotes to make life as easy
as possible for the user. The RC027 is fully preprogrammed
to operate all digital satellite receivers.The RC027 will also
operate the basic functions of many popular TVs, after the
correct code has been entered, see "How to set up your
RC027" (page 3).
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of your RC027.
2. Insert the batteries ensuring that the polarity
corresponds with the markings in the battery
compartment.
3. Push the battery cover back in place.
Please Note
The TV code set-up procedure will cancel itself if no keys are
pressed for more than 10 seconds (in order to protect your
code against accidental re-programming, and to conserve
battery power). Therefore we advise you to read the
following instructions and to familiarise yourself with the
procedures, before attempting to program your RC027 to
operate TV functions.
Customer Care Line - Tel: 08457 573479 (UK only)
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Function keys
1
2
TV
DIG
DIG
+
VOL
-
CH
-
SELECT
BACK UP
i
REC
Sets your RC027 to control your TV
+
Sets the RC027 to control your SKY™ Plus receiver
Sets the RC027 to control your SKY™ receiver
Turns your SKY™ receiver (or TV) on and off
Changes the TV volume
+
Changes the channel
Arrow buttons move the highlight around menu
screens to highlight the option you want
SELECT Chooses the option you have
highlighted or confirms your choice
Shows the previous screen
Shows information about the program
highlighted
Controls recording/playback on SKY™+ box
includes: Pause, Fast Forward, Play, Rewind
and Stop
Records to hard drive on SKY™+ box
7
6
5
4
mute
help
text
Box
Oce
TV
Guide
Services
Inter
active
2
abc
Turns the TV sound off/on
For help on using the Sky Guide
Switches to text mode
Shows the Box Office screen
Shows the TV Guide screen
Shows the customer Services screen
Shows the interactive Services screen
4x colour buttons used to select the
corresponding colour option on-screen
For selecting channel numbers or on-screen
options
2
3
1. Blue status indicator LED
2. Power on/off
3. Battery compartment
4. Number keypad
5. SKY™+ recording/playback keys
6. Screen navigation keys
7. Device Indicator keys
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How to set up your RC027
The RC027 has 3 Device Modes (TV, SAT & SAT+)
The TV section of your RC027 can be set-up either by entering the appropriate codes from the list of codes supplied
or by using either the Auto or Manual code search facility.
Instructions for all three methods follow.
TV Set up by auto code search
Probably the easiest way to set-up your RC027, especially if
there are a lot of codes listed for your particular brand, is by
Auto Code Search.
TV SETUP BY AUTO CODE SEARCH
1. Turn on your TV using your original handset, or the
TV set control.
2. Hold down both
RC027 simultaneously until the STATUS INDICATOR LED
lights up and stays blue (about 4 seconds).
TV Device
Indicator key
POWER and MUTE keys on your
Blue Status Indicator
Step 4
&
Step 8
Step 2
Step 6
TV Set up by manually entering code
1. Turn on your TV
2. Look up the brand name of your TV in the DEVICE CODE
List (See pages 6-8).
3. Look up the 3-digit Device Code next to the brand name
of your equipment. If there is more than one code listed
for your brand, start with the first code listed and
follow the instructions below:
4. Hold down both
RC027 simultaneously until the STATUS INDICATOR LED
lights up and stays blue (about 4 seconds).
TV Device
Indicator key
Step 6
Step 4
POWER and MUTE keys on your
Blue Status Indicator
3. Release the
INDICATOR should still be lit. If not repeat step 2.
4. Press the TV key once. The STATUS INDICATOR and the
DEVICE INDICATOR should now both be lit.
5. To search, aim your RC027 at your TV.
6. Hold down the power key for about 8 seconds until the
STATUS INDICATOR begins to flash.
7. The STATUS INDICATOR
remain unlit for 1 second, flash twice and remain unlit
for 1 second. The DEVICE INDICATOR
repeatedly.
8. When a suitable code is found the TV will switch off.
When the TV switches off the TV KEY
immediately to store the correct code (Please Note: if the
TV KEY
will continue).
9. Now press the POWER key. If the TV switches on the code
has been stored and you can check that other functions
work properly.
10. To stop the Auto Code Search at any time press any key
and the remote will go to Manual Code Search.
If you are unable to find a correct code or cannot store the
code fast enough try finding the code either using Manual
Code Search or by using Setup by Entering Device Code
POWER and MUTE keys The STATUS
will repeatedly flash twice then
key will also flash
must be pressed
is not pressed immediately the search
Step 7
5. Release the
INDICATOR LED should still be lit. If not repeat step 4.
6. Press the TV key once. The STATUS INDICATOR LED and the
DEVICE INDICATOR should now both be lit.
7. Use the number keys on your RC027 enter the 3-digit
Device Code. If you have entered a valid code, the
STATUS INDICATOR will flash once. If you have entered a
wrong code, the STATUS INDICATOR will flash twice.
8. Try the keys on your RC027 that correspond to similar keys
on your original remote control, especially those you use
most. (Note that the RC027 will exit the set-up
procedure if you do not press any keys on the RC027 for
more than 10 seconds). If your TV works
on all or most of the keys on your RC027, you have
entered a suitable Device Code. Go to step 11.
(Note: Your RC027 will only operate functions controlled
by your original remote nor are the supplied codes
guaranteed to operate all these functions)
TV Set up by manually entering code continued overleaf
POWER and MUTE keys. The STATUS
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9. If the Device Code does not work properly on your TV,
press the TV INDICATOR KEY once. The STATUS
INDICATOR LED will flash briefly, and remain lit. The TV
INDICATOR key should still be lit. (If either of the
indicators switch off whilst you are still programming
your RC027, you should start again from step 3.)
10. Repeat steps 7-9 with the other codes listed for your
brand of TV until your RC027 operates most or all of the
functions that correspond with the keys on your original
remote control.
11. Once you have found a suitable code, to store it, press
the TV INDICATOR key twice. The TV INDICATOR key will
flash twice and then go out as will the STATUS
INDICATOR LED.
12. If none of the TV codes listed for your brand of TV work
correctly, select the code that provides the best results.
Alternatively, try the Library Search method, which is
fully explained further on in these instructions.
If you cannot identify a suitable Device Code for your
equipment from the Device Code List and have been unable
to store a code when using Auto Code Search you may try our
library search method. (For many lesser known brands codes
may be present but not listed under that brand.) During the
search the selected DEVICE INDICATOR will flash at various
speeds. The entire search procedure may take several minutes
to complete. The following instructions use your television as
an example for set-up using the Manual Code Search method.
TV set up by library search
1. Turn on your TV
2. Hold down both
RC027 simultaneously until the STATUS INDICATOR LED
lights up and stays blue (about 4 seconds).
TV Device
Indicator key
Step 4
&
Step 8
Step 2
&
Step 7
3. Release the
INDICATOR should still be lit. If not repeat step 2.
4. Press the TV key once. The STATUS INDICATOR and the
DEVICE INDICATOR should now both be RED.
5. To search, aim your RC027 at your TV.
6. Press the POWER key repeatedly for 2 seconds ON and
two seconds OFF, until your TV goes into standby mode
(i.e. the TV switches OFF). Then continue with step 7.
If the TV INDICATOR key flashes twice and then goes out
POWER and MUTE keys on your
Blue Status Indicator
Step 6
POWER and MUTE keys The STATUS
before your TV goes into stanby mode you have reached
the end of the code library. Return to step 2 and repeat
library search one more time.
7. Try the number keypad to see if your device switches ON
again and the keys work correctly. If your device does
not switch ON, press the
Power key to repeat the code so that the TV comes ON.
Now try the number keypad. (NOTE: If you accidentally
skipped a code that turned your TV ON or OFF, you can
return to the skipped code by pressing the
8. If the code you have found does not work correctly,
make sure that the TV key and STATUS INDICATOR LED are
still lit, before you repeat steps 6 and 7 until you find a
better code. If the indicator lights have gone out, repeat
the set-up procedure from step 2.
9. Once you are happy with the code found, press the TV
key once to store the code. The STATUS INDICATOR LED
and TV key LEDs will turn off and set-up is complete.
Mute key and then the
Mute key.)
Operating the RC027
Once you have set up your RC027, it should operate similarly
to your original remote control and per form most or all of
the main functions. To operate, just aim it at your equipment,
press the appropriate DEVICE INDICATOR key and press the
required function key. The DEVICE INDICATOR flashes
during signal transmission to confirm that a function key is
in operation.
Please Note: The RC027 can only duplicate functions that are
on your original remote control. Any extra keys on the RC027
which are not on the original will not function.
TV code recall - 888
The RC027 has a special code which can be entered to find
the code that has been set for your TV. ( e.g. after Code Search
set ups)
1. Press
INDICATOR blue LED lights up and flashes 3 times.
2. Then press the TV key, STATUS INDICATOR LED
will light up Blue.
3. Key in Device Code Recall code 888.
• To find the first digit of your code, press 1 and then
count the number of times the STATUS INDICATOR LED
flashes blue.
• To find the second digit of your code, press 2 and then
count the number of times the STATUS INDICATOR LED
flashes blue.
• To find the third digit of your code, press 3 and then
count the number of times the STATUS INDICATOR LED
flashes blue.
[Note: If the STATUS INDICATOR LED does not flash at all the
digit is zero (duration between flashes is 1 sec.)]
E.G. Code=106, Number 1=1 flash, Number 2=no flash,
Number 3=6 flashes.
5. Press the TV Device key once to exit Device Code Recall.
(Note that the RC027 will exit the Recall procedure if no key is
pressed for 30 seconds)
4
POWER and MUTE keys together until STATUS
& TV key
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Recording device codes
It is recommended that you record your device code in
case it is lost from storage when the batteries run out or are
changed.
TV DEVICE CODE
Maintenance
LOW BATTERY LEVEL
If the indicator flashes twice slowly after pressing a key
function, the battery level is low and you will need to fit new
batteries. If the batteries are removed, your RC027 will retain
its memory for approximately 10 minutes only.
• Do not use old and new batteries together as old
batteries tend to leak.
• We do not recommend the use of rechargeable batteries.
• Please follow manufacturers instructions when disposing
of used batteries
• Do not expose the RC027 to dust, strong sunlight,
humidity, high temperature or mechanical shock.
• Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleansers on your RC027.
• Keep the unit dust free by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not disassemble your RC027, it contains no user
serviceable parts.
Frequently asked questions
Q. I am unable to program or operate my RC027, but the
indicator lights on my RC027 operate correctly.
A. Check your A/V device. If the device’s mains switch
is turned off, your RC027 can not operate your device.
A. Check if the batteries are low and replace the batteries.
A. If several TV Codes are listed under the brand
name of your A/V device, try each code one by one
until most or all of the keys work correctly.
Q. The STATUS INDICATOR light does not stay ON when
entering set up mode.
A. Make sure both the POWER and MUTE buttons are
pressed simultaneously
Q. My A/V equipment responds only to some commands.
A. You may have selected a code for which only some
commands work correctly. Try the other codes listed
for your brand.
A. Try the Library Search if you are still unsuccessful.
Q. Some of my equipment will not work with any of the
codes listed.
A. Try the Library Search function as some more recent
codes may be available on the RC027 but have not been
listed yet or have not been listed under all applicable
brands.
Disclaimer: Whilst we have tried to supply a comprehensive
library of codes we cannot guarantee that your RC027 will be
fully compatible with all equipment. Some brands, models or
functions may not be available in the code library due to
differences in operation to your original remote or where the
code has not yet been added to the library.
The manufacturer cannot accept any liabilities resulting from
incorrect use of this product.
Specifications
Operating system:- Pre-programmed infra-red remote control
system.
Compatibility:- Operates most brands of infra-red remote
controlled TVs and digital satellite receivers
Power requirement:- 2 x AAA-size alkaline batteries.
Effective range:- 7.65M (25 feet), +/- 25 degrees.
Alkaline battery life:- Normal operation 6 months.
Dimensions:- 199 (L) x 56 (W ) x 24 (H) mm.
Weight without batteries:- 105g
Technical support
Customer Care Line - Tel: 08457 573 479 (UK only)
Technical Support Website: http://technical.philex.com
Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
Waste electrical and electronic products must
not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for
recycling advice.