Philips REM400 User Manual

REM400

DSS Universal Remote Control

User’s Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Keys And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting Up Your Remote Control . . . . . 3

About Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using The Lighted Keypad . . . . . . . . . 4

Programming Your Remote Control. . . 5

Operating Your Remote Control. . . . . . 8

About Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Quick Features Setup Guide . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Manufacturer’s Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . 15

INTRODUCTION

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The DSS Universal Remote Control is the
complete solution for all of your DSS remote
control needs. Specifically designed to oper­ate the features of your DSS satellite system,it
can be programmed to operate a variety of
components, up to six at a time, and is packed
with easy-to-use features such as:

• Fingertip navigation control of interac­tive DSS on-screen menus (see page 8).

• Auto Scan code search to help program
remote control for a variety of components,
including older/discontinued models.

• Channel Scan, a convenient way to “channel
surf” by scanning channels.

• Multi-component Power Key for master
on/off control of home entertainment
components with a single key press.

• Favorite Command Keys that allow you to
define and program a number of key
presses into a sequence that can be
accessed by a single key press.

• Learning capability to store and recall
additional remote control functions.

KEYS AND FUNCTIONS

Use the illustration below to locate DSS keys
and then study the numbered Key Charts

(on the next page) to learn how each one
functions.

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KEYS AND FUNCTIONS (continued)

Key Charts

Red Indicator Light

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The Red Indicator Light blinks to show
that the remote control is working and
also provides feedback during program­ming sequences.

Component Keys

2

Press TV, VCR,CBL, AUD,DSS,or CD once
to select a home entertainment compo­nent to control.

DSS Directional Pad

3

Use the pad to move the cursor in the
program guide and menu screens.

MENU Key

4

Press MENU to access the menu of your
chosen component.

SELECT Key

5

Use SELECT to choose options from your
selected component’s menu or guide.

GUIDE Key

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Use GUIDE to display the programming
guide for your components (if applicable).

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LIGHT Key

Press LIGHT once to turn on or off the
keypad back light.

LAST Key

Press LAST once to recall the last channel
and to page back one screen in the
main menu.

L1~ L3 Keys

Use the learning keys, L1~L3, to store
and recall additional remote control
functions.

FC1 And FC2 Keys

User-programmable Favorite Command
Keys (see page 9 for details).

MCP Key

Multiple-component On/Off Key (see
page 9 for details).

Keypad

Use the keypad (0~9) to directly enter
in channels (for example,09 or 31).The
keypad is also used for all programming
sequences,such as entering in your pro­gramming codes.

EXIT Key

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Use EXIT to exit out of the selected com-
ponent’s menu or guide.

POWER Key

8

Press POWER once to turn on or offthe
selected home entertainment component.

VOL Keys

9

Use VOL + (or VOL -) to raise (or lower)
the sound volume.

CH Keys

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Use CH + (or CH -) to select the next
higher (or lower) channel for the selected
home entertainment component.

MUTE Key

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Press MUTE once to turn sound off or on.

SLEEP Key

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Press SLEEP to activate your TV’s internal
sleep timer. (Not available for all TVs.)

SCAN Key

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Press SCAN once to change ch annels every
3 seconds. Press it again to stop the scan.

ENTER Key

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Press ENTER once after entering channel
numbers on some TV models.

VCR Transport Keys

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Use the VCR Transport Keys to control
your VCR,as well as CD or DVD player.
Press REC twice to record a tape.

TV/VCR Key

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Press TV/VCR once to view VCR playback
or TV through the VCR.

SET Key

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Use SET for all programming sequences.

SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

Before using your new DSS remote control,
you will need to obtain and install new bat­teries, as described on the next page.

Then you’ll also need to program the DSS
remote control with the correct code num­bers for your specific components. See
instructions starting on page 5.

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ABOUT BATTERIES

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NOTE: The DSS requires four (4) new “AAA”
alkaline batteries (not supplied). Do not mix
old and new batteries or mix alkaline with
manganese-type batteries.

4. Test the unit by pressing POWER and any
Component key (e.g., TV,VCR, CBL, etc.).
If the batteries are inserted correctly, the
red indicator light will blink once.

Installing Batteries

1. On the back of the remote control, push
the tab and lift the battery compartment
cover off.

2. Match the + and – marks on the batteries
to the + and – marks in the battery case
and insert four (4) “AAA”alkaline batteries.

3. Press the battery cover back into place.
The tab should click when the cover is
locked.

Battery Saver

The DSS has a Time-Out feature that will
automatically deactivate the remote control if
a key is depressed for more than 30 seconds.
This feature will help conserve the battery life
should your remote control get stuck in a
place where keys remain depressed (e.g.,
between the sofa cushions).

Replacement And Code Saver

When the batteries need replacing, the DSS
remote control will stop working and will
require four (4) new “AAA”alkaline batteries
for continued operation. Simply replace the
batteries, and the DSS remote control will be
restored to its full functionality, complete
with your favorite settings.

All of the codes and programmed informa­tion will be stored,ensuring that you will not
have to reprogram the DSS remote control.

USING THE LIGHTED KEYPAD

When activated, the DSS remote control fea­tures a lighted keypad that illuminates all of
the remote control keys whenever you press
any key.

1. To turn on the keypad back light,

press LIGHT once.The keypad will
remain lit for 5 seconds after you
release any key.

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2. To turn off the keypad back light,
press LIGHT once again. (The key­pad will not light whenever you
press any key.)

PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

Philips/Magnavox Components

The DSS remote control can control up to six
different components and is already pre-pro-
grammed for use with newer Philips/
Magnavox audio/video equipment. Unless
you want to change a factory setting, skip the
programming instructions and simply start
using your new remote control.

Programming Other Components

To control component brands other than
Philips/Magnavox,you’ll need to perform the
following steps to manually program the
DSS with codes listed under Manufacturer’s
Codes on pages 15 through 19.Or as alterna­tive, you can use the Auto Scan feature, on
page 6, to program your component codes.

The following chart lists the remote control’s
component keys and what type of device
each key will control:

Key Programmed To Control

TV TV
VCR VCR, DVD or LD Player
CBL Cable Box
AUD Amplifier,Tuner, Misc.Audio,

or CD Player

DSS Digital Satellite System
CD CD Player,Amplifier, Tuner,or

Misc.Audio

NOTE: If you want the component keys to
control other types of devices, you’ll need to
reassign the component keys. See page 7.

IMPORTANT: Please completely read and
review the following steps before proceeding.We
recommend highlighting the codes (starting on
page 15) for the brands you wish to program or
writing them down in the supplied chart.

Setup Codes For My Components

TV

VCR

CBL

DSS

CD

DVD

AUDIO

LD

OTHER

To Manually Program The Remote Control:

NOTE: To program a TV/VCR Combo, skip
these instructions and follow the steps on the
next page.

1. Manually turn on a component

2. On the remote con-

3. Press and hold SET (approx.

4. Enter the first four-digit code for

5. Aim the remote control at the

6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each

NOTES: Press each key within 10 seconds of
the previous entry.Otherw ise,the remote con­trol will exit the programming mode.

If you press

step 3), the remote control will exit the pro­gramming mode without saving your entries.
You will have to start with step 1 to begin pro­gramming again.

(e.g., TV, VCR,etc.) and, if applic­able,insert media (e.g., cassette).

trol, press a compo-

TV, VCR,CBL, AUD,DSS,or CD).

5 seconds) until the red light
blinks twice, then release SET.

your brand of component. If
performed correctly, the red
light will blink twice.

component and press POWER
once. It should turn off. If it does
not respond, repeat steps 2 and
3, trying each code for your
brand until you find one that
works. If it still does not work,
try using Auto Scan (on page 6)
to program your component.

component you want to program
into the DSS remote control.

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nent key once (e.g.,

at any time (except during

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PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL (continued)

Programming A TV/VCR Combo

Perform the following instructions to have
the DSS control a TV/VCR Combo. For
Sharp and Sony models, also see page 14.

IMPORTANT: Please completely read and
review thes e steps before proceeding. Highlight
the code (on page 17) for the brand you wish to
program or write it down in the supplied chart.

Setup Code For My Component

TV/VCR

1. Manually turn on the TV/VCR

2. On the remote control,press VCR

3. Press and hold SET until the red

4. Use the Setup Codes For TV/VCR

5. Aim the remote control at the

6. If you’ve located a TV/VCR code

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Combo; insert a video cassette.

once.

light blinks twice, then release
SET.

Combos (on page 17) to find the
brand name.Enter the first four­digit code for your component.If
performed correctly, the red
light will blink twice.

TV/VCR Combo. Press POWER
once. It should turn off. If it does
not respond, repeat steps 2-3,
trying each code for your brand
until you find one that works. If
it still doesn’t work, use Auto
Scan (later on this page) to pro­gram your TV/VCR combo.

NOTE: If the TV/VCR Combo
does not have a Power key, press

PLAY

on the DSS.

that works, but it has a separate
TV code, you’ll also need to pro­gram it into the remote control to
access volume control as follows:

a. Press TV once. The red

b. Press and hold SET

c. Enter the TV code for

light will blink twice.

until the red light
blinks twice, then
release SET.

the TV/VCR Combo.
If performed cor­rectly, the red light
will blink twice.

6. (continued)
If there is no separate TV code

listed, you will need to perform
the following steps to access vol­ume control:

a. Press VCR once.

b. Press and hold SET

c. Press VOL +.

until the red light
blinks twice, then
release SET.

Programming With Auto Scan

If your component 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 using Auto Scan.
For example,to search for a code for a TV:

1. On the remote control, press TV

2. Press and hold SET until the red

3. Aim the remote control at the TV

4. Continue aiming the remote con-

5. To lock in the code and exit Au to

6. To search for codes of other com-

once.

light blinks twice,then release SET.

and press SCAN.The red light will
blink twice.

trol at the TV (which may take up
to 5 minutes) until it turns off.
Immediately press any key except
VOL+, VOL–, EXIT, SCAN,or SET.

NOTES: In the search mode, the
remote will send IR (infrared)
codes from its library to the
selected device, starting with the
most popular code first.

If you have passed by the code
that turns off the TV, press
one or more times until the TV
turns on again.

Scan, press and release SET the

red light will blink twice.

ponents, repeat steps 1 through
5, but substitute the appropriate
key (e.g., VCR, CBL, AUD, DSS,or
CD) for the (VCR, Cable, Audio,
Satellite, or CD) component you
are searching for.

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