Radio Shack 15-2130 User Manual

RadioShack

Guide Remote™

Cat No. 15-2130

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment

Table of Contents

Table of Contents.......................………… .......................………… ..........…. 1

Introduction.....................………… .......................………… ............………… 3

Features.....................………… .......................………… ...........……………. 3

Key Layout.....................………… .......................………… .............. ............ 4

Basic Key Functions.....................………… .......................………… .............5

Mode Key Functions.....................………… .......................………… .......…. 6

Install Batteries…………………………………………………………………….. 7 Battery Saver………………………………………………………………………. 7 Adjust Contrast…………………………………………………………………….. 7 Remote Setup……………………………………………………………………… 8

Program Setup Codes…………………………………………………………. 8 Manual Code Search………………………………………………………….. 9 Auto Code Search……………………………………………………………… 9 View Device Codes……………………………………………………………. 10 Viiewing Codes………………………………………………………………… 10 Reassigning Device Keys…………………………………………………….. 10

Programming Macros…………………………………………………………….. 11

Recording Macro………………………………………………………………. 11

Playing Macro………………………………………………………………….. 11 Punch-Through……………………………………………………………………. 11 Volume Lock……………………………………………………………………….. 12

Turn Off Volume Lock…………………………………………………………..12

Volume Unlock – CBL/SAT…………………………………………………….12

Volume Unlock – VCR………………………………………………………….12

Volume Unlock – DVD Player………………………………………………….12

Turn On Volume Lock…………………………………………………………..13

Volume Lock – Cable Converter or SAT/DSS Receiver…………………….13

Volume Lock – VCR…………………………………………………………….13

Volume Lock – DVD Player…………………………………………………… 13

DVD/VCR Keys………………………………………………………………….13 Priority-Press………………………………………………………………………..14

Priority-Press Key Classes……………………………………………………. 14

Priority-Press Key Class Table………………………………………………. 14

Turn On Power Key Priority-Press…………………………………………… 15

Turn On Channel Key Priority-Press………………………………………… 15

Channel Key Priority-Press Setup – TV……………………………………... 16

Channel Key Priority-Press Setup – CBL/SAT……………………………… 16

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Channel Key Priority-Press Setup – VCR…………………………………… 16

Volume Key Priority-Press……………………………………………………..17

Volume Key Priority-Press Setup – TV……………………………………….17

Volume Key Priority-Press Setup – CBL/SAT………………………………. 17

Volume Key Priority-Press Setup – VCR……………………………………. 17 Volume Key Priority-Press Setup – DVD ………………………………………. 17 Turn On Transport Key Priority-Press…………………………………………… 17 Turn On Menu Keys Priority-Press………………………………………………. 18 Punch-Through vs Priority Press…………………………………………………18

Toggle Punch-Through and Priority-Press………………………………….. 18 Backlight……………………………………………………………………………. 19 Factory Reset………………………………………………………………………. 19 Computer Requirements………………………………………………………….. 20 Install USB Drivers………………………………………………………………… 20 Install RemoteLinker II* Software………………………………………………. 20 Activating Guide…………………………………………………………………… 21 Download TV Listings…………………………………………………………….. 23 Updating TV Listings………………………………………………………………. 23 Navigating Guide Screen………………………………………………………….23 Using Guide key…………………………………………………………………… 24

Accessing Guide Screens…………………………………………………….. 24

Title Screen…………………………………………………………………….. 25

Detail Screen…………………………………………………………………… 25

Guide Expiration……………………………………………………………….. 25 Manufacturers’ Codes…………………………………………………………….. 26

TV Codes……………………………………………………………………….. 26

Cable Codes……………………………………………………………………. 32

Satellite Codes…………………………………………………………………. 35

VCR Codes…………………………………………………………………….. 36

DVD Codes……………………………………………………………………... 41

PVR Codes……………………………………………………………………… 43

Video on Demand Codes……………………………………………………… 43

DVD/VCR Combo Codes……………………………………………………… 43 Miscellaneous Codes……………………………………………………………… 43 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………. 44 Frequently Asked Questions……………………………………………………... 45 Specifications………………………………………………………………………. 47 Declaration of Conformity……………………………………………… 47 Warranty……………………………………………………………… 48

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Your new Guide Remote* allows you to control your TV, VCR, cable/SAT/DSS converter, and DVD player, all in one easy to use remote control. The design includes the functions used most often to operate TV, VCR, Cable converters and Satellite receivers and DVD Players.

This manual includes a list of 4-digit manufacturer’s codes for TVs, VCRs, Cable and Satellite converters and DVD players.

The screen on your Guide Remote can provide you instant access to the TV programs listing, including a brief description of the TV show.

FEATURES

TV Listings – screen on remote provides access to TV program listings. Program Details – press the GUIDE key to view program details. Pre-Programmed Code S etup – contains the control codes for most

available brands, including some discontinued devices.

Auto Code Search – select the type of device you need to set up and Guide Remote will search for the right code.

Code Verification – lets you recall the codes for each device in setup. Programmable Macro Keys – each macro keys let you send a set of

commands containing up to 32 steps with a single key press. Punch-Through – gives you the ability to control specific functions of two

different devices without being in the active mode for each device. Priority-Press – gives you the ability to control the functions for each device

exclusively in the active device mode. Record Safety – requires a double press of key to prevent accidental

recording. Battery Saver – remote stops sending IR signal after 30 seconds if a key is

stuck to save battery power. Code Saver – if batteries are removed or power runs out codes are stored in

memory.

3 Introduction / Features

INTRODUCTION

KEY LAYOUT

Your Guide Remote* controls the four most used functions in your home entertainment center, the TV, VCR/PVR, Cable/SAT and DVD player.

After the initial set up, the command keys will work similar to the keys on your original remote control.

Key Layout 4

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BASIC KEY FUNCTIONS

The following table details the list of all keys on the Guide Remote* and how they function.

P Use to program the remote to control your devices.

Use to turn the backlight on or off. When the backlight key is pressed, the backlight will turn on for

LIGHT

GUIDE

TV, VCR,

CBL/SAT, DVD

POWER,

VOL+,

VOL-,

CH +,

CH-,

LAST,

MUTE,

GUIDE,

MENU,

SELECT,

INFO,

EXIT,

Digit Keys (0-9),

TV/VCR (A/B)

100+,

ENTER and

VCR & DVD Keys

(Transport Keys )

MACRO Use MACRO keys to program multi-step commands.

5 seconds. Each time any key is pressed, the 5second timer is re-primed. If no key is pressed during the 5-second interval, the backlight will turn off.

Press the GUIDE key near the display screen to access the TV Listings, Program Details and Information screen.

Use to set up the remote to control your devices. Use these keys during normal operation, after setup, to select a desired device to control.

Use these keys the same as the corresponding keys on your original remote control.

5 Basic Key Functions

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MODE KEY FUNCTIONS

The table below details the function of selected keys in the various modes.

KEY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD

GUIDE MENU INFO CH + CH -

VOL + VOL LAST

MUTE ENTER DIGIT TV/VCR

REW

PLAY

FFWD

REC

STOP

PAUSE

MACRO

Guide Guide Guide, Program Guide Menu Menu Menu Menu Display Information Display Information Channel Up Channel Up Channel Up Channel Up

Channel Down

Volume Up Volume Down Last Channel

Mute Mute Mute Mute Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter TV/VCR A/B TV/VCR TV/DVD Punch-through

to VCR Punch-through

to VCR Learn Macro Learn Macro Learn Macro Learn Macro

Channel Down

Volume Up Volume Down Last Channel

Punch-through to VCR

Volume Up Volume Up

Channel Down Channel Down

Volume Down Volume Down

Last Channel

Rewind Rewind

Play Play

Fast Forward

Record Record

Stop Stop

Pause Pause

Fast Forward

Note: On some Cable and Satellite systems with VOD (Video on Demand) the Transport (VCR/DVD) keys will not punch through to VCR. They will have the VOD function.

Mode Key Functions 6

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INSTALL BATTERIES

The battery cover is located on the back of the remote. Pay close attention to the direction of the batteries. Align the poles (+ and -) as indicated in the battery compartment. Remove battery case cover to install the batteries in the remote control.

1. Press firmly on the arrow on the back of the remote to remove the battery cover.

2. Insert four new 1.5-volt AA alkaline batteries, taking care to align the polarity symbols ( + and - ) as marked inside the battery case.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Notes:

• Use only fresh AA alkaline batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Promptly remove old or weak batteries since they can leak chemicals that can

destroy electronic parts.

BATTERY SAVER

If a key on the remote becomes stuck or held for an extended period, the remote will stop sending IR signal after 30 seconds.

ADJUST CONTRAST

Adjust the contrast on the screen of your new Guide Remote. Each time batteries are removed and replaced in the Guide Remote; you can adjust the contrast on the display screen to your desired level.

To adjust the contrast level, repeatedly press the left or right arrow keys located directly below the display screen.

7 Install Batteries

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REMOTE SETUP

You can use the remote control’s device keys to control the following devices: TV (television), VCR (Video Cassette Recorder), CBL/SAT (Cable converter or

Satellite/Digital Satellite System receiver) or DVD (Digital Video Device) Player.

The default brands and codes preset in the remote are as follows:

• RCA TV (0200),

• RCA SAT receiver (0496),

• RCA VCR (0817) and

• RCA DVD player (0450)

To control devices other than the default brands perform the following steps. Skip this section if you use the default brands.

• Refer to the Manufacturers Codes on page 26 and write down the codes(s) for the brand of each device you want to program.

• Turn on all your home entertainment devices.

PROGRAM SETUP CODES

To set up the remote to control other devices or to change the set up of the default TV perform the following steps. For this example Curtis Mathis TV using manufacturers’ code 0 5 9 1.

1. Press the TV key. The red light blinks one time.

2. Press the P key. The red light blinks two times.

3. Enter 0 5 9 1 using the digit keys. The red light blinks one time for each digit entered.

4. Press the P key. If the device is in the library the red light will blink three times indicating acceptance of the code. If the device does not exist, the red light will not blink on the remote.

Repeat the above steps to program codes into remote to control other devices.

For some combo devices (e.g. TV/VCR, DVD/VCR, etc.), you may need to set up each device type. Press TV key to set up TV and enter manufacturers’ code. Then press the VCR key and use the VCR code listed.

we will set up the remote to control a

Remote Setup 8

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MANUAL CODE SEARCH

If the Guide Remote* does not operate your device, when set up, you may not have entered the correct 4-digit code. You may manually search for codes in each device category to locate one that operates your brand of device. See page 26 for list of Manufacturer’s codes. To manually search for a codes that works on your device perform the following steps.

1. Press device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD). The red light blinks one

time.

2. Press the P key. The red light blinks two times.

3. Press the 0 0 0 0 digit keys. The red light blinks one time.

4. Press the P key. The red light blinks three times.

5. Press any IR key (POWER, CH+, CH-, VOL+, VOL-, etc.). The red light

blinks one time for each key pressed.

6. If the device operates the desired function, press the device key (TV,

VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD to exit and save the code. The red light blinks one time.

7. If the device does not operate the desired function, press the P key then

the desired IR key(s), (POWER, CH+, CH-, VOL+, VOL-, etc.) again. Repeat the process until you find a code that operates your device.

8. Once you find a code that works press the device key (TV, VCR,

CBL/SATor DVD) to exit and save the code.

AUTO CODE SEARCH

The remote can perform an auto-search to locate a code that operates your devices. To allow the remote to perform an auto-search for a code perform the following steps.

1. Press the desired device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD) on which to perform a code search. The red light blinks one time.

2. Press the P key. The red light blinks two times.

3. Press the 7 digit key. The red light blinks one time.

4. Press the P key. The red light blinks three times.

5. At 2.5-second intervals, the remote will send POWER key commands. If the device does not have a power code, the remote will send the following commands in order, PLAY, CH+ and MUTE IR. If none of these commands exists for the device, the device is skipped.

6. Press the device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD) to stop auto-search and save the code. Press any other key except device key to terminate the search without saving a code. auto search.

Note: It may take up to several minutes to locate a code that operates the device.

The P key is ignored if pressed to terminate

9 Manual Code Search

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VIEW DEVICE CODES

To determine the 4-digit code for each device set up in your remote perform the following steps:

VIEWING CODES

1. Press the desired device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD). The red light blinks

one time.

2. Press P key. The red light blinks two times.

3. Press number 1 d igit key. Press P key. Count the blinks (for example, if the red

light blinks five times the first digit in the code is 5). Write down the number. Note: The red light will not blink if the digit in the code is the number 0.

4. Press number 2 digit key. Press P key. Count the blinks. Write down the number.

5. Press number 3 digit key. Press P key. Count the blinks. Write down the number.

6. Press number 4 digit key. Press P key. Count the blinks. Write down the number.

You can re-verify the number of blinks to identify either the first, second, third or fourth digit in the code by repeating any of the above steps.

Press any device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD) to exit this mode. The remote automatically exits this mode after 20 seconds of inactivity.

REASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS

You can reassign a device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD) to control any type device. For example, the VCR key can be set up to control a second TV, or the DVD key can be set up to control a second VCR.

Note: You must use the device category assigned to the key to perform an Auto Search

and Manual Search.

View Device Codes 10

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PROGRAMMING MACROS

The Guide Remote* has two hard keys for programming macros. Program each macro key to send one command containing up to 32 keystrokes.

RECORDING MACRO

Perform these steps to program macros.

1. Press any device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD). The red light blinks one time.

2. Press the P key. The red light blinks one time.

3. Press Macro Key 1 or 2. The red light blinks 3 times.

4. Press the desired keys (TV, VCR, POWER, CH +, PLAY, etc.) associated with the macro you want the remote to execute. The red light blinks one time for each key press.

5. Press the P key. The red light blinks three times.

NOTES:

• Press the LIGHT key to add ½ second delays. Each press of the LIGHT adds a ½ second delay.

• If your original remot e control requires you to pr ess Enter, Select or any other command, press ENTER after entering the channel number.

• Repeat Steps 1-4 above to assigning a new macro to either MACRO key. The previous macro will be overwritten.

PLAYING MACRO

To play a macro, press the appropriate MACRO key. If you want to add another macro to the second macro key, repeat the above steps and

substitute the desired key sequence for the macro you wish the remote to perform.

PUNCH-THROUGH

The Punch-Through feature lets you control two or more different devices without having to press the device keys for each one. For instance, with Punch-Through enabled, you can control the TV and/or VCR volume through your Cable converter. Punch-Through is always on unless you disable it.

11 Programming Macros

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VOLUME LOCK

Your remote’s Volume Lock is preset to ON, so the volume and mute keys only control the TV volume, no matter which device is selected. If your device (CBL, VCR or SAT) has volume keys, the remote will ignore them and control volume through your TV. If you want to control the volume of other devices through your TV, skip the next section.

Note: TV/VCR Combo devices do not use this feature. If you want to control the volume through each of your devices, perform the following

steps:

TURN OFF VOLUME LOCK

Volume Unlock – CBL/SAT

1. Press CBL/SAT key. The red light blinks one time.

2. Press P key. The red light blinks two times.

3. Press number 5 digit key. The red light blinks one time.

4. Press P key. The red light blinks 2 times.

Volume lock to CBL/SAT is now turned off. If you want to control volume through Cable/SAT, you must be in the Cable/SAT mode.

Volume Unlock – VCR

1. Press VCR key. The red light blinks one time.

2. Press P key. The red light blinks two times.

3. Press number 5 digit key. The red light blinks one time.

4. Press P key. The red light blinks two times.

Volume lock to VCR is now turned off. If you want to control volume through your VCR, you must be in the VCR mode.

Volume Unlock – DVD Player

1. Press DVD key. The red light blinks one time.

2. Press P key. The red light blinks two times.

3. Press number 5 digit key. The red light blinks one time.

4. Press P key. The red light blinks two times.

Volume lock to DVD is now turned off. If you want to control volume through your DVD, you must be in the DVD mode.

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TURN ON VOLUME LOCK

You can turn on or reset Volume Lock to control volume through your TV by performing the following steps:

Note: If no device is set up in the selected mode, the remote will punch-through and attempt to find one. If none is found, it will not send the volume lock command.

Volume Lock – Cable Converter or SAT/DSS Receiver

1. Press CBL/SAT key. The red light blinks one time.

2. Press P key. The red light blinks two times.

3. Press number 5 digit key. The red light blinks one time.

4. Press P key. The red light blinks one time.

Volume to cable converter or satellite receiver is now controlled through TV.

Volume Lock – VCR

1. Press VCR key. The red light blinks one time.

2. Press P key. The red light blinks two times.

3. Press number 5 digit key. The red light blinks one time.

4. Press P key. The red light blinks one time.

Volume to VCR is now controlled through TV.

Volume Lock – DVD Player

1. Press DVD key. The red light blinks one time.

2. Press P key. The red light blinks two times.

3. Press number 5 digit key. The red light blinks one time.

4. Press P key. The red light blinks one time.

Volume to DVD is now controlled through TV.

DVD/VCR KEYS

DVD/VCR (transport) keys that have no function in the current device "punch-through" to the VCR device. Example: Specific VCR keys (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause, Record) will transmit these VCR IR codes in the Cable, Sat and TV mode.

The default setting in the Guide Remote is for the transport keys to Punch-Through to the default VCR. If you have a VCR set up in the remote but want the transport keys to punch-through to be controlled by your DVD player, turn on Priority-Press and map the transport keys to the DVD player.

The transport keys will also punch-through to the DVD Player if you set up a DVD player under the VCR key.

Transport keys will not punch-through to VCR, Cable and Sat if device has Video on Demand feature. VOD functions are maintained.

13 Turn On Volume Lock

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PRIORITY-PRESS

Priority-Press gives yo u the ability to assign common functions to keys associated with your entertainment devices, regardless of which mode you are in, with the press of one key.

Once set up, priority-press keys will only control the assigned device, regardless of the currently active mode.

Example: You can set up the volume keys to only control the TV, the channel keys to control the cable box, the transport keys to control the DVD and the power key to only operate the cable or satellite box.

PRIORITY-PRESS KEY CLASS

There are four priority-press key classes, Channel (CH up and CH down), Volume (VOL up and VOL down) and Transport (Play, Stop, FAST Forward, Rewind, Pause and Record) and Power.

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