Radio Shack 15-1915B User Manual

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Cat. No. 15-1915B

OWNER’S MANUAL

Pocket Remote Control

Please read before using this equipment.

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INTRODUCTION

Your RadioShack Pocket Remote Control can replace up to three standard infrared remote control s.

Unlike some universal remote controls, the Pocket Remote is preprogrammed an d does n ot have to learn its comm ands from the original remote controls. All you have to do i s tell the P oc ket Remote which remote controls you want it to replace (by entering 4-digit codes), and the Pocket Remote does the rest. It’s as simple as A-B-C.

This manual includes a list of 4-digit manufacturers’ codes for TVs, VCRs, and cable converters. After you’ve entered the 4-digit manufacturers’ codes for your original remotes, the Pocket Remote is automatically ready to operate most of the same functions as the original remotes.

Your Pocket Remote’s features include:

Replaces Other Remotes

— lets you replace up to three remote controls with one easy-to-use remote control.

Powerful Infrared Beam

— in many cases, lets you operate your remote-c ontrolled devices from a greater distance than with the origin al remote controls.

Convenient Ke

pad Design

— places each

control key in the best position for easy operation.

Hand

Reference Label

— provides a convenient place for you to write down the manufacturers’ codes for your devices.

Toll Free Support

— you can get expert help for

your Pocket Remote by calling 1-800-950-7557.

1997 Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by

X-10 is a registered trademark of X-10 (USA) Inc.

Tandy Corporation.

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You need two AAA batteries (not supplied)

Note:

to operate your Pocket Remote Control.

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CONTENTS

How the Remote Works ......................................... 5

Setting Up the Remote ........................................... 6

Installing Batteries .............................................. 6

Setting Up Your Device Codes ........................... 7

Operation ................................................................ 9

Punch-Through .................................................. 9

Manufacturers’ Codes .......................................... 11

Cable Converters ............................................. 11

Televisions ....................................................... 14

TV/VCR Combinations ..................................... 21

VCRs ........ .. .. ........ .. ............... .. ............... .. ........ 22

If You Have Problems ............ ............ ............ ....... 31

Scanning the Codes ......................................... 31

Checking the Current Codes ............................ 31

Troubleshooting ................................................... 33

Care and Maintenance ......................................... 34

Specifications ....................................................... 35

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HOW THE REMOTE WORKS

After you set up the Pocket Remote, its command keys work like the keys on your ori ginal remote controls, though th e labeling m ight differ sl ightly. For example, a key on your original remote control labeled PWR ON/OFF is equivalent to the Pocket Remote’s

Notes:

PWR

key.

•Use

to set up the Pocket Remote. (See

“Setting Up Your Device Codes” on Page 7.)

•

TV, VCR

, and

are device keys. You use

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them when you set up the Pocket Remo te to replace your original remote controls. You also use the device keys during normal operation to tell the P ock et Rem ot e which device you want to control.

• Whenever you use the Pocket Remote’s

RECORD

key, you must press it twice. This safety feature helps prevent you from accidentally erasing video tapes.

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SETTING UP THE REMOTE

INSTALLING BATTE RIES

Cautions:

• Be sure to have fresh batteries ready to

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different

install before you remove the old batteries. The Pocket Remote’s memory only lasts about a minute without the batteries. If the memory is lost, simply re-enter the 4-digit manufacturers’ codes for your remote-controlled devices.

types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

1. Press the battery compartment cover’s tab and lift off the cover.

2. Install two AAA alkaline batteries (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555) as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) i n the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

If the Pocket Remote’s range decreases or the Pocket Remote operates erratically, replace its batteries.

Do not place objects on top of the remote

Note:

control after you install the batteries. This can press down keys and reduce battery life.

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SETTING UP YOUR DEVICE CODES

1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 11 and write down the codes for your original remote controls on the provided label.

2. Press the device key for the type of remote you are replacing (

TV, VCR

light blinks.

3. Hold down P until the red light blinks twice, then enter your 4-digit code.

Press For Number VOL

VOL

CHAN

1 2 3 4

, or

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). The red

For example, to replace a Panasonic TV’s remote control (manufacturer code 1433),

press

, hold P for two blinks, release, then

enter the 4-digit code.

VOLs CHANt CHANs CHAN

The red light blinks twice.

4. Point the Pocket Remote at your device and

PWR

press

. The device should turn on (or off,

if it was on).

Repeat Steps 2–4 for additional devices.

Notes:

• The red light at the top of the Pocket Remote blinks twice when you enter a code that it recognizes. (This does not mean that it is the right code for your device.)

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• If the remote does not operate your device, try other codes listed in “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 11 for your brand of TV, VCR, or cable box. If your device still does not respond, follow the steps outlined in “If You Have Problems” on Page 31.

• The punch-through feature is automatically turned on for the TV’s volume and mute controls. This means that when you select or or

and press one of the volum e buttons

VCR

, the remote sends the codes to the tele-

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vision, not the cable converter. If you want to use your cable converter’s VOLUME and MUTE controls, disable the punch-through feature for these buttons. See “Punch Through” on Page 9.

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OPERATION

1. Press the device key for the device you want to control.

2. Point the Pocket Remote at the device and press

3. Point the Pocket Remote at the device and press the desired command keys.

The command keys on the Pocket Remote work the same as the keys on the device’s original remote control; however, the labeling might differ slightly.

4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for other devices.

5. To turn of f the last device you selected , press

PWR

device key for the device you want to turn of f, then press

to turn it on.

PWR

. To turn off other devices, press the

PWR

PUNCH-THROUGH

The punch-through feature lets you control two different devices without pressing the device keys for each one first. Here’s how it works.

No device uses all of the Pocket Remote’s keys. For example, a TV is often the only device that uses the device that uses keys such as and so on.

When you press used by the VCR can st ill co ntrol the TV.

keys, and a VCR is usually the only

VOL

REWIND, FAS T F

then press

, any keys not

VCR

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If your cable box or VCR has a volume control, you can turn off the punch-through feature so you can use the cable box’s or VCR’ s volum e cont rol to control the sound. Hold down light bl inks t wice, then enter

P CHANt CHANt VOLt

4 4 2

unti l the red

If you want to control the volume through your cable box, press

before using the volume con-

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trol. If you want to control the volume through your VCR, pr ess

before using the volume control.

VCR

To turn the punch-through feat ure back on, hold down then press

until the red light blinks twice, enter 4 4 2,

The punch-through featu re does not work if the last two devices you select have the same (or similar) features. For example, most TVs and VCRs have CHANNEL keys on their remote controls. In this case, you would have to press the desired device key before you use the Pocket Remote’s

CHAN

t or s keys.

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MANUF ACTURERS’ CODES

This table shows which 4-digit codes to enter to set up the Pocket Remote for your remote controlled devices.

Notes:

• The Pocket Remote might not have every command that you r original remote controls have.

• Use the label included with the Pocket Remote to record t he manufacturers’ codes for your remote-controlled devices.

Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack

Cat. No.

CABLE CONVERTERS

ABC

American Antronix Arbatron

Archer

Belcor Cable Star Cabletenna Cableview Century Citizen Colour Voice Comtronics

Eagle Contec Dae Ryung Eagle Eastern

1112, 1114, 1122, 1123, 1131, 1133, 1134, 1142

1233 1212, 1312 1114, 1322, 1131,

1134 1212 15-1285 1312 15-1285A 1244 15-1287 1232 1232 1212 1212 1244 1244 1221, 1222 1224, 1233

1143 1123 1123 1113

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