Radioshack 4-IN-1 LIGHT-UP REMOTE User Manual

4-in-One Light-Up
Remote

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

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Contents

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

A Quick Look at the Keys ........................................ 4

Preparation ............................................................... 7

Installing Batteries .................................................. 7

Device Types ..... ... ................................................. 8

Setting Up Your Remote ........................................ 8

Programming Favorite Channel Scan .................... 9

Resetting Scan ................................................ 10

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

Programming the Power Key ............................... 12

Resetting the Power Key ................................. 12

Reassigning Devices ........................................... 12

Resetting Reassigned Device Keys ................ 13

Operation ................................................................ 14

Using the Remote ................................................ 14

Using the Light ..................................................... 14

Using Channel Scan ............................................ 14

Using Favorite Channel Scan .............................. 15

Using Macros ....................................................... 15

Using the Power Key ........................................... 15

Changing Volume Lock ........................................ 15

Volume Unlock on a Cable Convertor

or SAT/DSS Receiver ...................................... 16

Volume Unlock on a VCR ................................ 16

Volume Unlock on a DVD ................................ 16

Resetting Volume Lock to the Original

Settings ............................................................ 16

Manual Code Search ........................................... 17

Checking Your Code ........................................ 17

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 19

Care ..................................................................... 19

Manufacturers’ Codes ............................................ 20

Cable Converter Codes ................................... 20

Laser Disc Player Codes ................................. 22

Video Codes .................................................... 22

Satellite Codes ................................................ 22

Television Codes ............................................. 23

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Contents

VCR Codes ...................................................... 28

DVD Codes ...................................................... 32

TV-VCR Combo Codes .................................... 33

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

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Features

Your Radio Shack 4-in-One Light-Up Remote lets you
control your TV, VCR, cable/SAT/DSS converter, and
DVD player with one easy-to-use remote control.

Its features include:

Extensive Searchable Code Library

mote control codes for most available brands, including
discontinued devices

Channel Scan

channels

Favorite Channel Scan

vorite channels to “surf”

Programmable Power Key

home entertainment devices with a single key press

Programmable Macro Keys

favorite channels

Mode Reassignment

TV, VCR, or DVD player or other auxiliary device in
place of an existing devi c es

— lets you “channel surf” all available

— lets you select only your fa-

— controls master on/off of

— allow instant tuning to

— lets you add control of another

— contains re-

Features

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A Quick Look at the

Keys

Your Radio Shack 4-in-1 Light-Up Remote controls the
most-used functions on your TV, VCR, cable/SAT/DSS
converter, and DVD player.

After you set up the remote, its command keys will work
like the keys on your original remote controls. For exam­ple, depending on the device you select (TV, VCR, CBL/
SAT, or DVD)

POWER

ON/OFF key on the remote control for your original TV,
VCR, cable/SAT/DSS, or DVD player.

The following table lists all keys and how they function.

Key Function

P

Light Key Use to turn the backlight on or off. When

TV

,

VCR

,

CBL/SAT

and

POWER
VOL +
VOL –
CH +
CH –
LAST
MUTE
ENTER

Digit Keys,
Transport Keys,

+100

and

TV/VCR (A/B

,

DVD

,
,
,

,
,

,

,

,

,

)

operates just like the POWER

Use to program the remote control.
key is slightly recessed to avoid acciden­tal programming changes. You might
need to use a pointed device, such as a
ballpoint pen, to apply sufficient pressure.

on, any key press activates the backlight.
It stays on for up to 5 seconds after the
last key press.

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

Use the same as the corresponding keys
on the original remote controls.
can also be programmed for ALL
POWER on/off of selected devices (see
“Programming the Power Key” on
Page 12).

T

he

POWER

P

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A Quick Look at the Keys

Key Function

MENU

,

GUIDE

,

INFO

,

EXIT

and

MUSIC

,

MOVIE, SPORT

NEWS

and

SCAN (FAV

Use to view interactive menus for TV,

VCR, CBL/SAT

Use to program instant tuning of up to
three channels per category (see “Pro-

,

gramming Macros” on Page 11).

) Use to scan all or only favorite channels

(see “Using Channel Scan” on Page 14
and “Using Favorite Channel Scan” on
Page 15).

, and

DVD

.

The following table explains how selected keys function
in different modes. For example,

CH+

acts as a Channel

Up key in TV, VCR, and CBL/SAT modes. However, in

CH+

DVD mode,

acts as a Skip Forward key.

Key TV VCR CBL/SAT DVD

GUIDE

MENU

INFO
CH+

CH–

LAST

TV/VCR
REW

PLAY

FF

Guide Program Guide Setup

Menu

Menu Menu Menu DVD

Menu
Display Display Information Display
Channel UpChannel UpChannel Up Skip

Forward
Channel

Down
Last

Channel
TV/VCR TV/VCR A/B TV/DVD
Punch

through
to VCR

Punch
through
to VCR

Punch
through
to VCR

Channel
Down

Last
Channel

Rewind Rewind

Play Play VCR Play

Fast
Forward

Channel
Down

Last
Channel

VCR/
Page Down

Fast
Forward
VCR/ Page

*

Up

Skip

Reverse

Return

Rewind

*

Fast

Forward

A Quick Look at the Keys

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Key TV VCR CBL/SAT DVD

REC

STOP

PAUSE

Punch
through
to VCR

Punch
through
to VCR

Punch
through
to VCR

Record Record

VCR

Stop Stop VCR Stop

Pause Pause VCR Pause

Record

*

On some cable/satellite remote controls,

REW

and

FF

will not punch through to VCR transport control. Inste ad,
these keys act as Page Up and Page Down, respective­ly.

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A Quick Look at the Keys

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Preparation

After installing the batteries (not included), you can im­mediately use the remote to control an RCA TV, VCR,
and DIRECTV receiver, as well as a Pioneer DVD play­er. To control other brands, you must perform some sim­ple programming to overwrite the default parameters.

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

If you experience any difficulties programming your re­mote, call customer service at 888-631-9859.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Your remote requires four AAA batteries (not supplied)
for power. For 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 use rechargeable batteries.

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

• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can
leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

Note:

Do not press any of the remote control’s keys

while installing batteries.
Follow these steps to install batteries.

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

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

3. Replace the cover.

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When batteries become low, the remote control ceases
operating in order to protect stored settings. Replacing
the batteries with new ones restores full functionality and
does not require you to reprogram your remote control.

Warning:

Dispose of old batteries promptly and proper-

ly. Do not burn or bury them.

Caution:

If you do not plan to use the remote for a
month or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can
leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

DEVICE TYPES

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

TV

— TV

VCR

— VCR or PVR (Personal Video Recorder)

CBL/SAT

DVD

— Cable converter or SAT/DSS receiver

— DVD or LD Player

SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE

To control devices other than the default brands (for ex­ample, an RCA TV, VCR, and DIRECTV receiver, and a
Pioneer DVD player), perform the following steps. If you
use the default brand devices, skip this section.

1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 20 and
write down the code(s) for the brand of each device
you want to program on the supplied label.

Note:

Some manufacturers may have several
codes listed. Try each until you find the right one. If
you cannot find the correct code, see “Manual Code
Search” on Page 17.

2. Turn on all your home entertainment devices.

3. On the remote control, press the desired device key

TV, VCR, CBL/SAT

(

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DVD

, or

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).

Note:

For TV/VCR combinations, press

VCR

and
use the VCR code listed for your model under “TV­VCR Combo Codes” on Page 33. If your TV/VCR
combination also lists a TV code, you must program
the TV separately by repeating Steps 3–5 to add

TV

volume control. In Step 3, press

, then in step 4

enter the TV code.

4. Hold down P until the remote’s red light blinks twice,

P

then release

. Enter the first 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

P

hold down
release P and press

Note:

until the red light blinks twice, then

0 0 5 1

.

If you entered the code incorrectly, the red

TV

light emits one long blink.

5. Point the remote control at the desired device and
press

POWER

. The device should turn off.

If the remote control does not operate your device,
try the other codes listed in “Manufacturers’ Codes”
on Page 20 for your brand of device. Otherwise, use
the search method to find a working code — see
“Manual Code Search” on Page 17.

,

6. Repeat Steps 3–5 to program other devices.

Note:

If the remote control does not operate all
device functions, try using another code in the list
that may be more compatible.

PROGRAMMING FAVORITE CHANNEL
SCAN

Once they have been programmed into a favorite chan­nel table, you can scan up to ten favorite channel s for a
desired device.

Note:

Once you have programmed
ite Channel Scan, you cannot use it for Channel Scan
unless you reset it (see “Resetting Scan” on Page 10).

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SCAN/FAV

for Favor-

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1. Select either TV or

CBL/SAT

for the favorite channel

scan.

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

9 9 6

3. Press

to start the program.

4. Enter a desired two-, three-, or four-digit channel
number (for example, 050 or 0500), depending on
your device.

If you entered a two- or three-digit channel number

you must next do one of the following:

• If your original remote requires you to press Enter

or Select to send a command, then do so after
entering the digits of your favorite channel.

• If your original remote does not require you to

press Enter or Select to send a command, then
after entering your two- or three-digit channel

P

number, press

If you entered a four-digit channel number

.

, do not

press P.

5. Repeat Step 4 up to nine more times to store
another favorite channel for the same device, or exit

P

the program by pressing

until the red light blinks

twice.

Note:

Upon entering the tenth channel, the remote

exits favorite channel programming.

Programming Favorite Channel Scan for a second de­vice deletes the programming for the first.

Resetting Scan

,

Once you have programmed

SCAN/FAV

for Favorite
Channel Scan, you cannot use it for Channel Scan un­less you reset it.

To reset

SCAN/FAV

1. Select either

, follow these steps.

TV

CBL/SAT

or

.

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

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3. Press

9 9 6

. You can now use the remote for Chan-

nel Scan (see “Using Channel Scan” on Page 14).

P

4. Hold down

until the red light blinks twice.

PROGRAMMING MACROS

Your remote has four macro keys (

SPORT

, and

NEWS

) that you can use to store up to three

MUSIC, MOVIE

channels per macro key for instant tuning of TV or cable/
satellite channels. For example, if your favorite sports
channel on your cable service is 061, you can store it as
an instant tune-in macro.

Follow these steps to program macros.

P

1. Hold down

2. Press

3. Press the desired macro key (

SPORT

4. Press

until the red light blinks twice.

9 9 5

to start the program.

NEWS

, or

CBL/SAT

).

or TV to select the appropriate home

MUSIC, MOVIE

entertainment device.

5. Press the numbers for the desired channel (for
example, for the sports channel in the previous

0 6 1

example press

). Hold down P until the red light

blinks twice to save the setting.

Notes:

• If your original remote control requires you to

press Enter or Select to send a command, press

ENTER

after entering the three-digit channel num-

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

,

,

• If your device requires a four-digit channel num-

ber, make sure to enter four digits, then hold

P

until the red light blinks twice.

down

If you want to add two more channels to the macro keys,
repeat Steps 1–5 twice, each time substituting another
channel number in step 5.

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