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

.

Preparation

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

Restoring the CBL Key

When you are finished using your second TV, you can
restore the

key to control a cable converter.

CBL

1. Hold down

until the red light blinks twice.

P

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

3. Press

4. Press

.

CBL

again. The red light blinks twice to indi-

CBL

cate successful programming.

USING VOLUME LOCK

Volume Lock is preset so that pressing
only controls your TV’s volume, even if you press
your cable converter has a volume control, you can
change this setting to add control of the cable convert­er’s volume.

Setting Volume Lock To Cable Converter

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

2. Press 9 9 3. The red light blinks twice.

3. Press

To control your cable converter’s volume, press
then

VOL +/–

. The red light blinks twice.

CBL

.

VOL+/–

or

MUTE

CBL

CBL

. If

Resetting Volume Lock To TV

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

2. Press 9 9 3. The red light blinks twice.

3. Press TV. The red light blinks twice.

Cancelling Volume Lock

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

2. Press 9 9 3. The red light blinks twice.

Operation

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3. Press

. The red light blinks four times.

VOL+

MANUAL CODE SEARCH

If your TV or cable converter does not respond to remote
control commands after trying all of the codes listed for
your brand, or if your brand is not listed at all, try search­ing for your code.

1. Turn on your TV or cable converter.

2. Press

TV (or CBL)

once.

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

4. Press 9 9 1. The red light blinks twice.

5. Aim the remote control at the TV or cable converter
and slowly alternate between pressing

TV

(or

). Stop when the TV or cable converter

CBL

POWER

and

turns off. A working code has been found.

Note:

The remote control sends codes from its
extensive library to the selected device, starting with
the most popular codes first. Because of the
library’s size, this procedure may take some time.
When the red light blinks twice, the search of every
code is complete.

6. Press

Note:

once to lock in the code.

P

If the TV turns off during the search, but does
not operate after you lock in the code, begin the
search again, pausing longer between key presses.

Checking Your Code

If you set up the remote control using the “Manual Code
Search” procedure, follow these steps to find out what
code is operating your TV or cable converter.

1. Press

2. Hold down

3. Press 9 9 0. The red light blinks twice.

10

or

TV

once.

CBL

until the red light blinks twice.

P

Operation

4. To view the code for the first digit, press 1. Count the
number of blinks (for example, 3 blinks = 3) and
write down the number.

Note:

The red light does not blink if the code digit is

a 0.

5. Repeat Step 4, pressing
codes for each successive digit.

, and 4 to view the

2, 3

Operation

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Manufacturers’ Codes

The following list tells you which 4-digit co des to enter to
set up the remote control.

Notes:

• The remote control might not have every command
featured on your original remote controls.

• Use the supplied 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 control may
have a slightly different function.

Manufacturer Code Number

RadioShack

Cat. No.

Cable Converters

ABC 0003, 0008, 0014, 0017
Allegro 0153, 0315
Americast 0899
Antronix 0022, 0207
Archer 0153 16-1283

0022 15-1285
0207 16-1283

0797
Bell & Howell 0014
Bell South 0899
Cabletenna 0022
Cableview 0022
Century 0153
Citizen 0153, 0315
Contec 0019
Emerson 0797
Everquest 0015
GC Electronics 0207

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Manufacturers’ Codes

Manufacturer Code Number

Garrard 0153
Gemini 0015, 0797
General Instru-

ment
GoldStar 0144
Goodmind 0797
Jasco 0015, 0153, 0315
Jerrold 0003, 0012, 0476, 0276,

Memorex 0000
Movie Time 0063
NSC 0063
Oak 0019
Optimus 0021
Panasonic 0000, 0021
Paragon 0000
Philips 0153
Pioneer 0144, 0533, 0877
Pulsar 0000
Quasar 0000
RCA 0021
Radio Shack 0015, 0303, 0315, 0883

Realistic 0207 16-1283,

Runco 0000
Samsung 0144
Scientific Atlanta 0008, 0477, 0017, 0877
Signal 0015
Sprucer 0021
Starcom 0003, 0015
Stargate 0015, 0797
Starquest 0015
TV86 0063

0476, 0276, 0810

0014, 0015, 0810

0797 15-1288

RadioShack

Cat. No.

15-1285A

Manufacturers’ Codes

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Manufacturer Code Number

Tandy 0258
Tocom 0012
Toshiba 0000
Tusa 0015
Unika 0153, 0022, 0207
Universal 0153, 0022, 0207
Viewstar 0063, 0258
Zenith 0000, 0525, 0899

Televisions

A-Mark 0003
Akai 0218
Akiba 0218
Akura 0218
Alba 0218
Amstrad 0218
Asuka 0218
Audiosonic 0218
AOC 0030, 0019, 0003
Abex 0032
Admiral 0093, 0463
Aiko 0092
Akai 0030
Alaron 0179
America Action 0180
Anam 0180
Archer 0003
Astro Text 0596
Audiovox 0451, 0180, 0003, 0092,

0623
Basic Line 0218
Baysonic 0180
Belcor 0019
Bell & Howell 0154, 0016

RadioShack

Cat. No.

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Manufacturers’ Codes

Manufacturer Code Number

Blue Sky 0218
Bradford 0180
Brockwood 0019
Broksonic 0236, 0463, 0003
BTC 0218
Bush 0218
CXC 0180
Candle 0030, 0056
Canton 0218
Carnivale 0030
Carver 0054
Celebrity 0000
Cimline 0218
Cineral 0451, 0092
Citizen 0060, 0030, 0056, 0039,

0092
Clatronic 0218
Concerto 0056
Contec 0180
Craig 0180
Crosley 0054
Crown 0180, 0039
CS Electronics 0218
Curtis Mathes 0047, 0054, 0154, 0051,

0451, 0093, 0060, 0030,

0145, 0056, 0016, 0039,

0166, 0466
Cybertron 0218
Daewoo 0451, 0019, 0039, 0092,

0623, 0624, 0218
Daytron 0019
Dainichi 0218
Denon 0145
Dumont 0017, 0019

RadioShack

Cat. No.

Manufacturers’ Codes

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Manufacturer Code Number

Electroband 0000
Electrohome 0409
Elite 0218
Emerson 0154, 0236, 0463, 0180,

0282, 0178, 0019, 0179,

0039, 0623, 0624
Envision 0030
Fisher 0154
Flint 0218
Fujitsu 0179
Funai 0180, 0179, 0171
Futuretech 0180
GBC 0218
GE 0047, 0051, 0451, 0093,

0282, 0178, 0021
Genexxa 0218
Gibralter 0017, 0030, 0019
GoldStar 0030, 0178, 0019, 0056,

0032, 0409
Goodmans 0218
GPM 0218
Gradiente 0053, 0056
Grunpy 0180, 0179
Hallmark 0178
Harley Davidson 0179
Harman/Kardon 0054
Harvard 0180
HCM 0218
Hikona 0218
Hinari 0218
Hisawa 0218
Hitachi 0145, 0056, 0016, 0032,

0409
ICE 0218

RadioShack

Cat. No.

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Manufacturers’ Codes

Manufacturer Code Number

ICEs 0218
Infinity 0054
Inteq 0017
Intervision 0218
Irradio 0218
Isukai 0218
JBL 0054
JCB 0000
JVC 0053, 0218
Kaisui 0218
KEC 0180
KTV 0180, 0030, 0039
Kenwood 0030, 0019
Konka 0218
Lifetec 0218
LG 0056
LXI 0047, 0054, 0154, 0156,

0178
Logik 0016
Luxman 0056
MGA 0150, 0030, 0178, 0019
MTC 0060, 0030, 0019, 0056
Magnavox 0054, 0030, 0179
Majestic 0016
Marantz 0054, 0030
Matsushita 0250
Megatron 0178, 0145, 0003
Memorex 0154, 0250, 0463, 0150,

0178, 0056, 0016
Midland 0047, 0017, 0051, 0039,

0032
Minutz 0021
Mitsubishi 0093, 0150, 0178, 0019
Motorola 0093

RadioShack

Cat. No.

Manufacturers’ Codes

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Manufacturer Code Number

Multitech 0180
NAD 0156, 0178, 0166
NEC 0030, 0019, 0056
NTC 0092
Nikkai 0218
Nikko 0030, 0178, 0092
Onwa 0180, 0218
Optimus 0154

0250

0166
Optonica 0093, 0165
Orion 0236, 0463, 0179
Orline 0218
Osaki 0218
Oso 0218
Osume 0218
Panasonic 0051, 0250
Penney 0047, 0156, 0051, 0060,

0030, 0178, 0021, 0019

0056, 0039, 0003, 0032
Philco 0054, 0463, 0030, 0145,

0019
Philips 0054
Pilot 0030, 0019, 0039
Pioneer 0166
Portland 0019, 0039, 0092
Prism 0051
Proscan 0047
Proton 0178, 0003, 0466
Pulsar 0017, 0019
Quasar 0051, 0250, 0165
RCA 0047, 0051, 0093, 0019,

0090
Radialva 0218

RadioShack

Cat. No.

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Manufacturers’ Codes

Manufacturer Code Number

Radio Shack 0047, 0154

0165 16-232,

0180 16-252,

0030 16-256,

0178 16-254,

0019, 0056, 0039, 0032,
0409

Realistic 0154

0165
0180, 0030, 0178, 0019
0056 16-288

0032, 0039
Roadstar 0218
Runco 0017, 0030, 0603
SSS 0180, 0019
Sampo 0030, 0039, 0032
Samsung 0060, 0030, 0178, 0019,

0056, 0032
Samsux 0039
Sansei 0451
Sansui 0463
Sanyo 0154
Schneider 0218
Scimitsu 0019

RadioShack

Cat. No.

16-233,
16-236,
16-250,
16-260

16-253,
16-262,
16-292

16-263,
16-268,
16-280,
16-289

16-255,
16-256,
16-265

Manufacturers’ Codes

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Manufacturer Code Number

Scotch 0178
Scott 0236, 0180, 0178, 0019,

0179

Sears 0047, 0054, 0154, 0156,

0178, 0179, 0056, 0171
Sentra 0218
Semivox 0180
Semp 0156
Sharp 0093, 0165, 0039
Shogun 0019
Signature 0016
Sony 0000
Soundesign 0180, 0178, 0179
Spectricon 0003
Squareview 0171
Starlite 0180
Standard 0218
Stenway 0218
Supreme 0000
Susumu 0218
Sylvania 0054, 0030
Symphonic 0171
TMK 0178, 0056
Tandy 0093, 0218
Tatung 0003
Technics 0051, 0250
Technol Ace 0179
Techwood 0051, 0056, 0003
Teknika 0054, 0180, 0150, 0060,

0019, 0179, 0056, 0016

0039, 0092
Telefunken 0056
Tensai 0218
Texet 0218

RadioShack

Cat. No.

20

Manufacturers’ Codes

Manufacturer Code Number

Toshiba 0154, 0156, 0060
Totevision 0039
Tristar 0218
Vector Research 0030
Victor 0053
Vidikron 0054
Videologic 0218
Vidtech 0178, 0019
Wards 0054, 0165, 0030, 0178,

Watson 0218
White Westing-

house
Yamaha 0030, 0019
Yoko 0218
Zenith 0017, 0463, 0016, 0092,

Zonda 0003

0021, 0019, 0179, 0056
0016

0463, 0623, 0624

0624

RadioShack

Cat. No.

Manufacturers’ Codes

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Troubleshootin

If the remote control stops working after you have suc­cessfully tested the control for each device, or if you are
unable to get the remote control to work at all, check
these things:

• Be sure you press the device key for the device you
want to control before you press any other key.

• Confirm that your IR devices are working properly
by using the original remote control or the manual
controls.

• Replace the batteries.

CARE

Keep the remote control dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry im­mediately. Use and store the remote control only in nor­mal temperature environments. Handle the remote
control carefully; do not drop it. Keep the remote control
away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.

Modifying or tampering with the remote control’s internal
components can cause a malfunction and might invali­date its warranty and void your FCC authorization to o p­erate it. If your remote control is not performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assis­tance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, th e
phone company can ask you to disconnect your remote
control until you have resolved the problem.

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Troubleshooting

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Specifications

Power .............................................................. 3 AAA Batteries

IR Control Range ......................................... 26 ft

Dimensions (HWD) ...................................... 6

Weight (Without Batteries) .............................................. 3.2 oz

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifica­tions are subject to change and improvement without notice.

±

1

2

/

2

×

(165 × 38

30 degrees

1

/2 × 11/4 In

32 mm)

×

(90.1 g)

Specifications

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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing de­fects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90)
days from the date of purchase 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, INC LUDING, 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 limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam­ages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the
product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date
to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless other­wise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without
charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the
same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced
parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become
the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products
may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or re­placed parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the orig­inal warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of
the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or at­tributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnor­mal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage
or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack
Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batter­ies; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance
costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service ad­justment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort

Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

12/99

RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

15-1989

Printed in Korea

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