Radio Shack 2-in-1 Remote Control, 15-1989 Owner's Manual

2-in-1 Universal
Remote Control

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

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Contents

Features .................................................................... 3

Introduction ................................. ............................. 4

Preparation ............................................................... 5

Installing Batteries .................................................. 5

Setting Up Your Remote Control ............................ 6

Operation .................................................................. 8

Converting the CBL Key ........................................ 8

Reassigning the CBL Key .................................. 8

Restoring the CBL Key ................. ..................... 9

Using Volume Lock ................................................ 9

Setting Volume Lock To Cable Converter .......... 9

Resetting Volume Lock To TV ........................... 9

Cancelling Volume Lock .................................... 9

Manual Code Search ........................................... 10

Checking Your Code ........................................ 10

Manufacturers’ Codes ............................................ 12

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 22

Care ..................................................................... 22

Specifications ......................................................... 23

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Contents

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Features

Your RadioShack 2-in-1 Universal Remote Control al­lows you to control both your TV and cable converter
with one easy-to-use, compact remote control. Its fea­tures include:

Last Station Recall

are currently watching to the last one at the touch of a
button.

Large, Easy-to-Use Buttons

access and operation.

+100 Key
Powerful Infrared Beam

cable converter from a greater distance than many other
remote controls.

Extensive Code Library

codes for virtually every television and cable converter
made today, including discontinued devices.

For your convenience, the remote control has been pre­set to control an RCA TV (compatible with code 0047)
and a Jerrold cable converter (compatible with code

0003). To control other brands, you must do some sim­ple programming after you install three AAA alkaline bat­teries (not included).

For best results, please read and perform all remaining
instructions. Also, keep these instructions for future ref­erence.

— lets you access the higher cable channels.

— lets you go from the station you

— improve remote control

— lets you operate your TV or

— contains remote control

Features

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Introduction

Your Radio Shack 2-in-1 Remote Control was designed
to control the most commonly-used functi ons on your TV
and cable converter.

When you set up the remote control, its command keys
operate the same as the keys on your original TV and
Cable remote controls. For example, the

POWER

key
works like the POWER ON/OFF key on your original TV
remote control.

Key Function

P
POWER

VOL +
VOL –
CH +
CH –
LAST
MUTE
ENTER

(0–9)

+ 100
A/B

TV
CBL

Use to program the remote control.
Operate the same as the corre-

sponding keys on your original
remote controls.

Use to set up the remote control to
replace your original remote con­trols. Also use in normal operation to
remotely select a desired device to
control.

Note:

some of your original remote control’s seldom-used
functions.

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This remote control might not be able to duplicate

Introduction

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Preparation

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Your remote requires three AAA batteries (not supplied)
for power. For the best performance and longest life, we
recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.

When batteries become low, the remote control will
cease to operate in order to protect stored settings. Re­placing the batteries with new ones will restore full func­tionality and will not require you to reprogram your
remote control.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of
batteries (standard or alkaline).

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Do not press any of the remote control’s keys while
installing batteries.

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

2. Place the batteries in the compartment as indi cated
by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

3. Replace the cover.

When the remote control’s range decreases or it stops
operating properly, replace the batteries.

Warning:

ly. Do not burn or bury them.

Caution:

a month or longer, remove the batteries. Always remove
old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that
can destroy electronic parts.

Dispose of old batteries promptly and proper-

If you do not plan to use the remote control for

Preparation

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Do not place objects on top of the remote control

Note:

after you have installed the batteries. Doing so might de­press keys for an extended period of time and reduce
the battery life.

SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE
CONTROL

You can use the remote control’s device keys to control
the following types of devices:

– TVs

TV

– Cable converters

CBL

Your remote control is preset to an RCA TV (compatible
with code 0047) and a Jerrold cable converter (compati­ble with code 0003). Not all RCA TVs and Jerrold cable
converters will work with the preset codes. Some will re­quire the other codes listed in Manufacturer’s Codes.

Follow these steps to control other brand devices or to
use a different RCA or Jerrold code.

1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 12 and
write down the codes for the brand of device you
want to program on the supplied label.

Some manufacturers might have several

Note:

codes listed. Try each until you find the right one. If
you cannot find the correct code, try performing a
manual search (see “Manual Code Search” on
Page 10).

2. Turn on your TV (or cable converter).

3. Press

TV

(or

CBL

).

4. Hold down P until the red light blinks twice, then
enter the 4-digit manufacturer’s code for the desired
device. When the red light blinks twice, the remote
control has accepted the code.

For example, to set up the remote control of a Pana­sonic TV (manufacturer’s code 0051), press
hold down P until the red light blinks twice, then

0 0 5 1

.

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press

6

TV

,

If you entered the code incorrectly, the red

Note:

light blink once.

5. Point the remote control at your TV (or cable con­verter) and press

POWER

. The device should turn

off.
If the remote does not operate your device, try the

other codes listed in “Manufacturers’ Codes” on
Page 12 for your brand of TV or cable converter.
You can also search to find a working code (see
“Manual Code Search” on Page 10).

6. Repeat Steps 2–5 to program the other device
(cable converter or TV).

Preparation

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Operation

The command keys on the remote control work the
same way as their counterpart keys on the original re­mote controls. However, they might be labeled different­ly.

1. Point the remote control at the device you want con­trol and press its device key (
press

2. Press the desired command keys.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other device you want
to operate.

4. To turn off the last device you selected, press

POWER

device key, then press

to turn on the device.

POWER

. To turn off the remaining device, press its

POWER

or

TV

.

CBL

). Then

CONVERTING THE CBL KEY

If you are not using
a second TV.

, you can reprogram it to operate

CBL

Reassigning the CBL Key

1. Hold down P until the red light blinks twice.

2. Press 9 9 2. The red light blinks twice.

3. Press

4. Press
cessful programming.

5. Program the converted
the second TV (see “Setting Up Your Remote Con­trol” on Page 6).

Now each time you press
ond TV by pressing the desired function keys.

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.

TV

. The red light blinks twice to indicate suc-

CBL

key with the code for

CBL

, you can control the sec-

CBL

Operation