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Cat. No. 15-1991
OWNER’S MANUAL
4-in-One Remote Control
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack 4-in-One Remote control
can replace up to four infrared remote controls.
You can use it to control your TV, VCR, TV/
VCR combination, cable converter, CD player
and more.
Unlike some universal remote controls, the 4in-One Remote is preprogrammed with the
most commonly used commands, so it does
not have to learn its command s fro m the o riginal remote controls. All you have to do is tell it
which remote controls you want to repl ace (by
entering 4-digit codes).
This manual includ es a list of ma ny manufacturers' 4-digit codes for your TVs, VCRs, cable
converters, CD players, and more.
Your remote control's features include:
Powerful Infrared Beam
— lets you operate
your remote-controlle d devices from a greater
distance than many of the original remote controls.
Large, Easy-to-Use Keypad
— with buttons in
the ideal positions for easy operation.
Handy Reference Label
— provides a convenient place for you to w rite d own the manufacturers' codes for your devices.
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INTRODUCTION
Your RadioShack 4-in-One Remote was designed to control the most commonly used
functions on your TV, VCR , TV /VCR combination, cable converter, and CD player. It might
not be able to duplicate some of your original
remote control's seldom-used functions.
When you set up the remote c ontrol, its command keys wor k like th e keys on y our orig inal
remote controls. For example, the remote control's
POWER
inal remote control that might be labeled
POWER ON/OFF.
P
POWER, digit
CH +, CH
keys,
, VOL +, VOL –
–
, MUTE, LAST,
ENTER, TV/
VIDEO
SCANAutomatically cycles through all of
VCR, CBL, TV,
AUX
REW ,
PLAY ,
FFWD ,
REC , STOP
, PAUSE
key works like a key o n your ori g-
KeyFunction
Used in setting up your devices
Operate the same as the corre-
sponding keys on your original
remote control.
your TV, VCR, or cable converter
channels.
Used when you set up the remote
control to replace your original
remote controls. Also used during
normal operation to tell the remote
control which device you want to
control.
Control VCR functions
Note:
Whenever you use
REC
, you must
press it twice. This helps you avoid accidentally
recording over tapes.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your remote control requires four AAA batt eries (not suppl ied) fo r pow er. For th e bes t pe rformance and longest life, we recommend
RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old an d new batter ies or d ifferent types of batteries.
• Do not press any of the remote control's
keys while installing batteries.
Note:
The remote control's built-in memory
backup saves any programmed codes for
about 10 minutes after the batteries have been
removed. We recommend you have fresh batteries ready to install as soon as you remove
the old ones.
1. Press the battery compartment cover's tab
and lift off the cover.
2. Place the batter ies in the com par tme nt as
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
When the remote control's range decreases or
it stops operating, replace the batteries.
Caution:
Batteries can leak chemi cals that can destroy
electronic parts.
Warning:
and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Always remove old or weak batteries.
Dispose of old batteries promptly
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Note:
Do not place ob jects on top of the remote control after you have installed the batteries. This can press keys for an extended period
of time and reduce the battery life.
DEVICE TYPES
You can use th e remote control's device keys
to control the following types of devices:
— TVs
TV
— VCRs and TV/VCR combinations
VCR
— Cable converters, satellite systems
CBL
— CD Players, Home Automation
AUX
SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE
CONTROL
1. Refer to “Manufacturer Codes” on Page 14
and write down the codes for your brand of
device on the 4-in-One’s label.
Note:
Some manufacturers have several
codes listed. Try each until you find the
right one. See “If You Have Problems” on
Page 11 if you cannot find the correct
code.
2. Press the device key for the type of remote
you are replacing (
TV, VCR, CBL
, or
AUX
The red light blinks.
3. Hold down
until the red light blinks twice,
P
then enter the 4-digit manufacturer's code.
For example, to replace a Panasonic TV's
remote control (manufacturer's code
0051), press
light blinks twice, then press
, hold down P until the red
TV
.
0 0 5 1
When the red light blinks twice, the remote
control has accepted the code.
6
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Note:
If the code you entered is invalid,
the red light blinks.
4. Point the remote control at your device and
press
POWER
(or on, if it was off).
If the remote does not operate your device,
try the othe r codes listed in “Manufacturer
Codes” on Page 14 for your brand of TV,
VCR, cable converter, or CD player.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 for additional devices.
. Your device should tur n off
TO OPERATE YOUR TV/VCR
COMBINATION
1. Locate the codes for your TV/VCR combination in “TV/VCR Combinations” on
Page 33 and wri te them on the 4-in-One’s
label.
2. Press
3. Hold down
then enter the 4-digit manufacturer's code.
When the red light blinks t wice again, the
remote control has accepted the code.
Note:
the red light blinks.
4. Point the remote control at your TV/VCR
combination and press
device should turn off (or on, if it was off).
If the remote does not operate your device,
try the othe r codes listed for your TV/VCR
combination.
Note:
a second code to control volume. If you
cannot get the volume to wor k, us e the TV
code listed in “TV/VCR Combinations” on
Page 33.
. The red light blinks.
VCR
until the red light blinks twi ce,
P
If the code you entered is invalid,
POWER
Some TV/VCR combinations require
. Your
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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 oth er 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
press the device key for the device you
want to turn off, then press
. To tur n off other devices,
POWER
.
CONVERTING DEVICE KEYS
You can use the 4-in-One Remote to operate a
second TV or VCR (or other components) for a
total of up to four devices. To do this, you must
first convert an unus ed device key (
CBL, AUX
For example, to convert
) to operate each add itional device.
to operate a sec-
AUX
ond TV:
1. Hold down
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
until the red light blinks twice.
P
. The red light blnks twice.
9 9 2
.
TV
. The red light blinks twice.
AUX
5. Program the converted device key (
with the code for the second TV. (See
“Setting Up Your Remote Control” on
Page 6.)
Repeat these steps for each key yo u want to
convert. To convert a ke y back to its original
TV, VCR
AUX
,
)
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function, repeat Steps 1–2, then press
AUX
twice.
PUNCH-THROUGH
The punch-throug h feature lets you alterna tely
control two different devices without pressing
the device keys for each one.
A TV is often the only device that uses the volume keys. Punch-through allows you to control
the TV’s volume while the 4-in-O ne is in any device mode. With punch-through on, if you press
and use your volume keys, the 4 -in-One
VCR
will control the TV’s volume instead of the
VCR’s.
Turning Punch-Through Off /On
If your cable converter or VCR has volume control, you might want to turn off punch-through so
you can use the cable converter’s or VCR's volume instead of the TV's.
To turn off punch-through, hold down
red light blinks twice. P ress
9 9 3
P
, then
until the
VOL +
The red light blinks four times.
Now, when you want to control the volume
through yo ur ca ble co nvert er, pr ess
CBL
before
using the volume k eys. If you want to control
the volume through your VCR , press
VCR
be-
fore using the volume keys.
To turn punch-through back on, hold down
until the red light bli nk s tw ic e. P ress
9 9 3
, then
the key for the device you want to control all volume (
, for example). The red light blinks
TV
twice.
.
P
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Now, the device you c hose will con trol vol ume
whenever you press a volume key.
CHANNEL SCAN
You can use your remote control to scan
through the channels of your TV, VCR, or cable
box.
1. Press the device key for the device with
the channels you want to scan (
). The red light blinks.
CBL
TV, VCR
2. Point your 4-in-One Remote at the device
you want to scan and press
SCAN
The remote control repeatedly scans
through the device's available channels,
stopping on each ch annel for about 3 sec onds.
, or
.
3. When you see a channel you want to
watch, press any key other than
SCAN
Scanning stops.
.
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IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
MANUAL CODE SEARCH
If the 4-in-One Remote Cont rol does not operate your remote-cont rolled devices when you
first set it up, you mi ght have to manually find
the correct codes for your devices. You can try
all the codes listed in “Manufacturer Codes” on
Page 14 for your brand device, or you can fol low these steps to search the remote co ntrol's
entire library.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to
set up.
2. Press the corresponding device key (
VCR, CBL
3. Hold down
then press
, or
).
AUX
until the red light blinks twice,
P
. The red light blinks twice
9 9 1
TV
again.
4. Aim the remote control at the device you
want to operate.
5. Repeatedly press
key (
TV, VCR, CBL
POWER
, or
then the device
) until the device
AUX
turns off.
6. When the device turns off, press
within
P
10 seconds to save the code. The red
light blinks twice.
Note:
If you do not press
within 10 sec-
P
onds, the remote control does not save the
code.
• Because the 4-in-One's library has so
many codes, this can take several minutes.
• If your device turns off during the
search, but does not operate after you
lock in the code, begin the search
again, pausing longer between key
presses.
,
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If necessary, repe at these steps for each device.
Note:
Some VCRs and CD players do not
have a POWER key on the o riginal remote . If
so, manually turn on the VCR, inse rt a tape or
CD, and repeat the manual cod e search using
instead of
PLAY
sponds, press
POWER
. The red light blinks twice.
P
. When the dev ice re-
Determining the 4-Digit Code
After you set up yo ur remote co ntrol using the
manual code search, you can find which 4-digit
code the remote control is set to by following
these steps.
1. Press the device key you want to get the
manufacturer's code from, then hold down
until the red light blinks twice.
P
2. Press
. The red light blinks twice
9 9 0
again.
3. Press
, then count the number of times
1
the red light blinks. This is the first digit o f
the 4-digit code.
Note:
If the red light does not blink, the
digit is a
.
0
4. Repeat Step 3 three times to f ind the second, third, and fourth numbers of the 4digit manufacturer's code, pressing
and
respectively for each additional digit.
4
12
2, 3
,
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the remote control stops working after you
have successfully tested the control for each
device, or if you are un able to get the remote
control to work at all:
• 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 proper ly by using the
original remote control or the manual con trols.
• Replace the batteries.
• If some keys do not function, try a different
device code.
1-888-284-8735
•Call
for technical support.
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MANUFACTURER CODES
The following list t ells you whic h 4-digit codes
to enter to set up the remote control to operate
your:
• Cable Converter (see Page 14)
• CD Player (see Page 16)
• Home Automation (see Page 19)
• Satellite Receiver (see Page 19)
• Television (see Page 20)
• TV/VCR Combination (see Page 33)
• VCR (see Page 27)
• Video Accessory (see Page 19)
Notes:
• The remote control might not have every
command from your original remote controls.
• Use the 4-in-One’s label to record the
manufacturers' codes for your remotecontrolled devices.
• A key on the remote control that has the
same name as a key on your original
remote control might have a slightly different function.
0054)
Symphonic0000
Thomas0000
White Westinghouse 0278 (TV:
0624)
Zenith0000, 0479
RadioShack
Cat. No.
16-426, 16-427,
16-548, 16-631
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CARE
To enjoy your 4-in-One R emote Control for a
long time:
• 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 gently and
carefully. Don’t drop it.
• Keep the remote control away from dust
and dirt.
• Wipe the remote control wi th a d amp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the remote control’s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty. If your
remote control is not pe rforming as it should,
take it to your local Ra dioSha ck stor e for ass istance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power ........................................... 4 AAA Batteries
IR Control Range .................................... 26 ft ±30
Weight (Without Batteries) .......... 5.5 oz. (156 gm)
Specifications are typical; individual units might
vary. Specifica tions are subject to change and
improvement without notice.
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 IMPLI ED 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 HERE IN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY
OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR EN TITY 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, IN CLUDING, 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 I F RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied war ranty l asts
or the exclusion 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 par ts 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 voltag e or curren t; (b) any rep airs oth er tha n
those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables
such as fuse s or bat teri es; (d ) cos metic dama ge; (e) trans port atio n, sh ippi ng
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,
We Service What We Sell
TX 76102
°
04/99
10A99Printed in Korea
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