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Cat. No. 15-1990
OWNER’S MANUAL
3-in-One Pocket Remote Control
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack 3-in-One P ock et Remo te Control
can replace up to three infrared remote controls.
You can use it to control your TV, VCR, TV/VCR
combination, and cable converter.
Unlike some universal remote controls, the 3-in-One
is preprogrammed with the most commonly used
commands and does not have to learn its commands
from the original remo te contro ls. Al l you hav e to do
is tell it which TV, VCR, TV/VCR combination, or cable converter’s remot e controls you w ant to replace
(by entering 4-digit codes).
This manual incl udes a list of many manufacturers’
4-digit codes for TVs, VCRs, and cable converters.
Your remote control’s features include:
Powerful Infrared Beam
— so you can operat e your
remote-controlled devices from a greater distance
than with many of the original remote controls.
Handy Reference Label
— provides a conv enient
place for you to write down the manufacturers’ codes
for your devices.
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INTRODUCTION
Your RadioShack 3 -in-One Pocket Remote Control
was designed to control the most commonly used
functions on your TV, VCR, TV/VCR combination,
and cable converter.
When you set up the remote control, its co mmand
keys work like the keys on your original remote controls. For example, the remote control’s
works like a key on your original remote control
which might be labeled POWER ON/OFF.
KeyFunction
P
Used in setting up your devices.
POWER key
POWER, CH +,
CH –, VOL +,
VO L –, MUTE
CBL, VCR, TV
REW , STOP
, FFWD ,
REC , PLAY ,
PAUSE
Operate the same as the corresponding keys on your original
remote control.
Used when you se t up the re mote
control to replace your original
remote controls . Also us ed during
normal operation to tell the
remote control which device you
want to control.
Control VCR functions.
Notes:
• Whenever you use
REC on the remote con-
trol, you must press it twice. This safety feature
helps you avoid accidentally recording over
tapes.
• The remote control might not be able to duplicate some of your original remote control’s
seldom-used functions.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your remote control r equires two AAA batterie s (not
supplied) for power. F or the best performance and
longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline
batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different
types of batteries.
• Do not press any of the remote control’s keys
while installing batteries.
Note:
The remote contro l’s built-in memory b ackup
saves any program med codes for abo ut 10 minu tes
after the batteries have been re moved. We recommend you have fresh batteries ready to install as
soon as you remove the old ones.
1. Press the battery com partment cover’s tab and
lift off the cover.
2. Place the batteries in the compart ment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
inside.
3. Replace the cover.
When the remote control’s range decreases or it
stops operating properly, replace the batteries.
Caution:
teries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
Always remove old or weak batteries. Bat-
–
) marked
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Warning:
properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Note:
trol after you have installed the batteries. This c an
press keys for an extended period of time and reduce
battery life.
Dispose of old batteries promptly and
Do not place objects on top of the remote con-
DEVICE TYPES
You can use the remote control’s device keys to control the following general types of devices:
TV — TVs
VCR — VCRs and TV/VCR combinations
CBL — Cable converters
SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE
CONTROL
1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 11 and
write down the codes for your brand of device on
the 3-in-One’s label.
Note:
Some manufacturers have several codes
listed. Tr y each until you find the right one. See
“If You Have Problems” on Page 27 if you cannot
find the correct code.
2. Press the device key for the type of remote you
are replacing (
blin ks.
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TV, VCR, or CBL). The red light
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3. Hold down P until the red li ght blinks tw ice, then
enter the 4-digit code you wrote down in Step 1
using these keys:
To Enter
Press
VOL +
VOL –
CH +
CH –
MUTE
This Number
1
2
3
4
5
For example, to replace a TV’s remote control
(manufacturer’s code 1432), press
down
P until the red light blinks twice, then press
VOL +, CH –, CH +, and VOL –.
TV, hold
When the red light blinks twice, the remote control has accepted the code.
Note:
If the code you entered is invalid, the red
light blinks.
4. Point the remote control at your device and
press
POWER. Your device should turn off (or
on, if it was off).
If the remote does not operate your device, try
the other codes listed in “Manufacturers’ Codes”
on Page 11 for your brand of TV, VCR, TV/VC R
combination, or cable converter.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 for additional devices.
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TO OPERATE YOUR TV/VCR
COMBINATION
1. Locate the codes for your TV/VCR combi nation
in “TV/VCR Combinations” on Page 25 and
write down the codes for your brand of device on
the 3-in-One’s label.
2. Press
3. Hold down
VCR. The red light blinks.
P until the red light blinks twice, then
enter the 4-digit code you wrote down in Step 1
using these keys:
To Enter
Press
VOL +
VOL –
CH +
CH –
MUTE
This Number
1
2
3
4
5
When the red light blinks twice, the remote control has accepted the code.
Note:
If the code you ente re d is invalid, the r ed
light blinks.
4. Point the remote control at your TV/VCR combi nation and press
POWER. Your device should
turn off (or on, if it was off).
If the remote does not operate your device, try
the other codes listed in “TV/VCR Combinations” on Page 25 for your TV/VCR combination.
Note:
Some TV/VCR combinations require a
second code to control volume. If you cannot
get the volume to work, use the TV code listed
in “TV VCR Combinations.” If no TV code is
listed, follow the instructions in “Punch-Through”
on Page 9 to control volume.
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OPERATION
1. Press the device key for the device you want to
control.
2. Point the remote control toward the device you
want to control, then press the desired command keys.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all other devices you
want to operate.
Note:
The command keys on the remote control
work the same as the keys on the original
remote control; however, the labeling might differ slightly.
4. To turn off the last device you selected, press
POWER. To turn off other devices, press the
device key for the device you want to turn off,
then press
POWER.
PUNCH-THROUGH
The punch-throug h feature lets yo u alternately control two different devices without pressing the device
keys for each one.
A TV is often the o nly device that uses th e volume
keys. Punch-throu gh allows you to control th e TV’s
volume while the 3-in-One is in any device mode.
With punch-through on, if you press
your volume keys, the 3 -in-One wi ll control the TV’s
volume instead of the VCR’s volume.
VCR and use
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Turning Punch-Through Off/On
If your cable converter or VCR has a volume control,
you might want to turn off punch-through so you can
use the cable conve rter or VCR’s vol ume control to
adjust the sound. To turn off punch-through, hold
down
P until the red light blinks twice, then press
MUTE, MUTE, and CH –. The red light blinks four
times.
Now, when you want to control the volume through
your cable converter, press
ume controls. If you want to control the volume
through your VCR, press
ume controls.
CBL before using the vol-
VCR before using the vol-
To turn punch-through back on, hold down
red light blinks twice, then press
CH –. The red light blinks twice.
MUTE, MUTE, and
P until the
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MANUFACTURERS’ CODES
The following list tells you which 4-di gi t co des to e nter to set up the remote control to operate your:
• Cable Converter (see below)
• Television (see Page 13)
• VCR (see Page 19)
• TV/VCR Combination (see Page 25)
Notes:
• The remote contr ol might not have every command of your original remote controls.
• Use the the 3-in-One’s label to record the manufacturers’ codes for your remote-controlled
devices.
• A key on the remote control that has the same
name as a key on your original remote contr ol
might have a slightly different function.
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IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
MANUAL CODE SEARCH
If the 3-in-One Poc ket Rem ote Con trol does not o perate your remot e-controlled de vices when you first
set it up, you might have to manually find the correct
code for your devices. You can try all the codes listed
in “Manufacturers ’ Codes” on Page 11 for the brand
of your device, or you can follow these steps to
search the remote control’s entire library.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to set up.
2. Press the corresponding device key (
CBL).
3. Hold down
press
P until the red light blinks twic e, then
MUTE, MUTE, then VOL –. The red light
TV, VCR, or
blinks twice again.
4. Aim the remote control at the device you want to
operate.
5. Repeatedly press
POWER then the device key
until the device turns off.
6. When the device turns off, press
P within 10
seconds to save the code.
Note:
If you do not press
P within 10 seconds,
the remote control does not save the code.
• Because the remote control’s library has so
many codes, this proce dure can take several
minutes.
• If your device turns off during the search, but
does not operate after you lock in the cod e,
begin the search again, pausing longer
between key presses.
If necessary, repeat these steps for each device.
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Note
: If your VCR’s original r emo te do es not h av e a
power key, manually turn on the device, insert a
tape, and repeat Ste ps 1–6, using
POWER. When the device responds, press P. The
PLAY instead of
red light blinks twice.
Determining the 4-Digit Code
After you set up your remote cont rol using the man ual code search, you can find which 4 -digi t c ode the
remote control is set to by following these steps.
1. Press the device key (
TV, VCR, or CBL) you want
to get the manufacturer's code from , then hold
down
P until the red light blinks twice.
2. Press
MUTE, MUTE, then VOL +. The red li ght
blinks twice again.
3. Press
VOL +, then count the number of times the
red light b l ink s . Th is is the firs t di gi t of t he 4 -di git
code.
Note:
If the red light does not blink, the digit is a
0.
4. Press
VOL –, then count the number of times the
red light blinks. This is the second digit of the 4digit code.
5. Press
CH +, then count the number of times the
red light blinks. This i s the third digit of the 4digit code.
6. Press
CH –, then count the number of times the
red light blinks. This is the fourth digit of the 4digit code.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the remote control stops working after you have
successfully tested the control fo r each de vice, or i f
you are unable to get th e remote control to work a t
all, check the following:
• Be sure you press the device key for the device
you want to control before you press any other
key.
• Confirm that your remote -controlled devices are
working properly by using the original remote
control or the manual controls.
• If some keys do not function, try a different
device code.
• If some keys do not function for your device, you
might be able to find a better device code.
1-888-284-8735
•Call
for technical support.
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CARE
To enjoy your RadioShac k 3-in -On e Poc k et Rem ote
Control for a long time:
• Keep the remote control dry. If it gets wet, wipe it
dry immediately.
• Use and store the remote co ntrol only in normal
temperature environments.
• Handle the remo te control gently and ca refully.
Don’t drop it.
• Keep the remote control away from dust and
dirt.
• Wipe the remote control with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tamperin g with the remote control’ s internal components can cause a malfun ction and invalidate its warranty. If your remote control is not
performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power ............................................. 2 AAA Batteries
IR Control Range .................................... 26 ft ±30
Weight (Without Batteries) .......................... 4.3 oz.
(121.9 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.
Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warrant ed by RadioS hack again st manufactur ing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90)
days from the date of purch ase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS
WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER
PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS
OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or con sequential dama ges,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty per iod, take the
product and the RadioS hack sales re ceipt as proof of purchase date
to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct th e de fect by produc t rep air wi th ou t
charge for parts and labor ; (b) replace the produ ct with one of the
same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced
parts and pro ducts, and products on which a refund i s made, become the proper ty of RadioShack. New or recon ditioned part s and
products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replac ed pa r ts and p roduct s are warranted for the r emainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or
replacement of the p rod uct mad e a fte r th e expiratio n o f the warranty
period.
This warranty does not cover : ( a) d am age or failure cau sed by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, acciden t, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightni ng or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any rep airs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses
or batteries; (d) cos met ic damag e; (e) tra nsportation, shipp ing o r insurance costs; or (f) costs of prod uct removal, installation, set-up
service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal r ight s, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relat ions, 200 Taylor, 6th Floor, Fort Worth,
TX 76102
We Service W hat We Sell
3/97
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
04A99Printed in China
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