Radioshack 6-IN-1 REMOTE User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

6-in-1 Remote Control

with Lighted Keypad

Plug ’n Power Compatible

Please read before using this equipment.

Cat. No. 15-1923

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack 6-in-1 Remote Control can replace up to s i x infrared rem ot e controls. You can use it to control your TV, VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, and even lights and appliances with Plug ’n Power modules (not included).

The 6-in-1 remote is preprogrammed. All you have to do is tell it which TV, VCR, or other components’ remote controls you want to replace (by entering 3-digit codes). This lets you operate most of the same functions as the original remotes.

This manual includes a list of many manufacturers’ 3-digit codes for TVs, VCRs, cable converters, CD players, satellite receivers, and other popular remote-controlled devices.

The 6-in-1 Remote Control’s features include:

Powerful Infrared Beam

— so you can operate your remote-controlled devices from a greater distance than with many of the original remote controls.

hted Keypad

— lights up so yo u can s ee th e

keys even in a dark or dimly lit room.

— lets you set the 6-in-1 to turn off your TV

Timer

after 60 minutes.

Plu

’n Power Functions

— allow you to operate Plug ’n Power mo dules with your 6-in-1 remote and an optional IR command console (RadioShack Unlimited No. 10037703) or Plug ’n Power Wireless Remote Control System (RadioShack Cat. No. 61-2676).

1997, 1998 Tandy Corporation.

Plug ’n Power and RadioShack are registered trademarks

X-10 is a registered trademark of X-10 (USA) Inc.

used by Tandy Corporation.

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Convenient Keypad Design

— each key is posi-

tioned for easy operation.

Toll Free Support

— you can get expert help for

your 6-in-1 Remote Control by calling

4706

You need four AAA batteries (not supplied)

Note:

to power your 6-in-1 Remote Control.

1-800-989-

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CONTENTS

How the 6-in-1 Works ..................................... 5

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

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

Lighting the Keys ........................................ 8

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

Setting Up Your 6-in-1 ................................ 9

Using Two or More Similar Devices .. 10

Operation ...................................................... 11

Punch-Through ......................................... 11

Using the 6-in-1’s Timer ........................... 12

Plug ’n Power Functions ........................... 12

Entering a Plug ’n Power

House Code ...................................... 13

Controlling Lights and Appliances

Using an IR Command Console ....... 13

Controlling Lights and Appliances

Using a Control Center Module ......... 15

Setting a Plug ’n Power Timer .......... 16

If You Have Problems .................................. 18

Manual Code Search ................................ 18

Determining the 3-Digit Code ............ 19

Troubleshooting ........................................ 20

Manufacturers’ Codes ................................. 21

Audio Amplifiers ....................................... 21

Audio Receivers ....................................... 21

Audio Systems ......................................... 21

Cable Converte r s ................ ......... .......... .. 21

Cassette Player ........................................ 23

CD Players ............................................... 23

Direct-to-Home Satellite Receivers .......... 26

Home Automation ..................................... 26

Laser Disc Players ................................... 26

Satellite Receivers .................................... 26

Televisions .................... ......... ................. .. 27

TV/VCR Combinations ............................. 34

VCRs ........................................................ 34

Care and Maintenance ................................. 41

Specifi c at ion s ............................................... 42

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HOW THE 6-IN-1 WORKS

Your RadioShack 6-in-1 Remote Control was designed to control the most commo nly used functions on your TV, VCR, cable converter, CD player, satellite receiver, audio equipment, and Plug ’n Power devices.

When you set up the 6-in-1 Remot e Control, its command keys work like the keys on your original remote controls. For example, the 6-in-1 Remote Control’s

POWER (All Lts On)

on your original remote control which might be labeled POWER ON/OFF.

key works like a key

SET UP

POWER (All Lts On),

digit keys,

CHANNEL + (On), CHANNEL – (Off), VOLUME + (Brt), VOLUME – (Dim), LAST, MUTE (All Off), DISP (D)

VCR, CBL, TV, SAT, AUX1, AUX2, Plug ’n Power

SELECT

GUIDE

REC, PAUSE,

PLAY, REW,

FF, STOP

Function

Used in setting up your devices.

Lights your keypad for use in dark or dimly lit rooms.

Operate the same as the corresponding keys on your origi nal remote control.

Used when you set up the 6in-1 to replace your original remote controls . Al so used during normal operat ion to te ll the 6-in-1 which device you want to control.

Used for menu selecti ons on direct-to- hom e satellite systems.

Displays the main menu on direct-to- hom e satellite systems.

Control VCR functions and are used to select opti ons and navigate in your Surround Sound system, satellite system, or other simi lar device.

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Key Function

TIMER (T)

ENT

Used to set the timer to automatically switch off the TV after 60 minutes. Or, to turn on or off a lamp/a ppliance module or turn of f all modules after 1 to 99 minutes in t he Plug ’n Power mode.

Switches between TV and AV in the TV mode, TV and VCR in the VCR mode, A and B in the CBL mode, TV and DSS in the DSS mode, an d Deck A and Deck B in the audio mode.

Lets you ent er information into the 6-in-1’s memory.

Notes:

REC

• Whenever you use

on the remote control, you must press it twice. T his safety feature helps you avoid accidentally recording over tapes.

• The 6-in-1 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

You need four AAA batteries to power your remote control. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-558.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size

and recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different

types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

• Do not press an y of the 6-in-1’s keys while

installing batteries.

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

2. Install four AAA alkaline bat-

teries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and marked inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Do not place objects on top of the remote

Note:

control after you have installed the batteries. This can press keys for an extended period of time and reduce battery life.

When the 6-in-1 Remote Control’s range decreases or it stops operating properly, replace the batteries.

Although the 6 -in-1 has a buil t-in memory

Note:

backup, we recommend y ou have f resh batteries ready to install as s oon as you remove the old ones.

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LIGHTING THE KEYS

Press to light the keys on the remote for about 5 seconds. If you press a key when the keys are lit, the keys stay lit for about 5 more seconds.

To turn off the light before it automatically turns off, press again.

DEVICE TYPES

You can use the 6-in-1 Remote Control’s device keys to control the following general types of devices:

— TVs

CBL

— Cable conv erters, satellite receivers and

video accessories

VCR

— VCRs, TV/VCR combinations, laser disc players, cassette decks and digital audio tape decks

AUX1/AUX2

— CD players, TVs, laser disc players, cassette decks, digital aud io tape decks, cable conver ters, sa tellite re ceivers , Plug ’n Power devices, video accessories, amplifiers, tuners, receivers, and miscellaneous audio products

Plug ’n Power

— Plug ’n Power or X-10 home

automation devices

SAT

— standard and direct-to-home satellite re-

ceivers

Note:

You can also program

AUX1

AUX2

or an unused device key to control additional devices (see “Using Two or More Similar Devices” on Page 10).

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SETTING UP YOUR 6-IN-1

1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 21 and write down the codes for your original remote controls.

Notes:

• Some manufacturers have several possi-

ble codes listed. Try each until you find the correct code. See “If You Have Prob lems” on Page 18 if you cannot find the c orrect code.

• If you want to set up your 6-in-1 to cont rol

a combination TV/ VCR (such as Cat. No. 16-421 or 16-422), you must program the TV code for the TV functions

and

the VCR

code for the VCR functions.

2. Hold down

SET U P

until the red light above

turns on.

Note:

To exit the set u p routine at a ny time,

SET UP

press

again. The red light flashes

several times.

3. Press the device key for the type of remote you are replacing (

Power Note:

SA T

, or

If you do not press a device key within

VCR, CBL, TV

Plug ’n

about 15 seconds, the red light flashes for about 3 secon ds then turns off. Start again from Step 2.

4. Enter the 3-digit code. For example, to replace a TV’s remote con-

trol (manufacturer’s code 185), press:

SET UP – TV – 1– 8 – 5

When the red light turns off, the 6-in-1 has accepted the code.

Note:

If the code you entered i s invalid, the red light flashes for about 3 seconds then turns off.

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5. Point the 6-in-1 Remote Control at your device and press

CHANNEL + (On)

for some cable boxes). Your

POWER (All Lts On)

(or

device should turn off (or on, if it was off). If the remote does not operate your dev ice,

try the other codes listed in “Manu facturers’ Codes” on Page 21 for your brand of TV, VCR, cable converter, or other device.

6. Repeat Steps 2–5 for additional devices.

Using Two or More Similar Devices

If you have two or more similar devices (two VCRs for example) and you have already programmed the 6-in-1 to control one of the dev ices using that device key, you can program the and

device keys or an unused device key to

AUX2

control the additional device.

AUX1

Follow these steps to program

AUX1

AUX2

1. Repeat Step 1 and 2 under “Setting Up Your 6-in-1” on Page 9.

2. Press

AUX1

AUX2

3. If you are replacing a CD’s remote control, skip to Step 4. Otherwise, press the device key for the type of rem ote you are replacin g (

VCR, CBL, TV

If you do not press a device key within

Note:

Plu

’n Power

, or

SA T

about 15 seconds, the red light flashes for about 3 seconds then turns off. Start again from Step 1.

4. Repeat Steps 4–6 under “Setting Up Your 6in-1” on Page 9.

To program an unused d evice key to control an additional device, choose an unused device key that controls a similar type of device (see “Device Types” on Page 8), then program it using the steps in “Setting Up Your 6-in-1” on Page 9.

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OPERATION

1. Press the device key for the device you want to control, then point the 6 -in-1 at the device and press

+ (On)

POWER (Al l Lts O n)

for some cable converters) to turn the

device on.

2. Repeat Step 1 for al l o ther devices yo u wa nt to operate.

3. Point the 6-in-1 toward the device you want to control, then press the appropriate device key and the desired command keys.

The command keys on the 6-in-1 work

Note:

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 (All Lts On)

. To turn off other devices, press the device key f or the device you want to turn off, then press

POWER (All Lts On)

(or

CHANNEL

PUNCH-THROUGH

The punch-through feature lets you alternately control two different devices without pressing the device keys for each one. Here’s how it works.

Not all of the 6-in-1 Remote Control’s keys are used by every device. For example, a TV is often the only device that uses the volume keys . After you press the volum e control to con trol t h e TV .

Punch-through does not work when you are using the 6-in-1 to control CD players and Plug ’n Power devices.

Notes:

• The punc h-through feature might not work if the last two devices you selected have the same (or similar) features. For example, most TVs and some cable converters have channel select keys on their remote controls.

, then press

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, you can still use

VCR

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In this case, you must press the desired device key before you use the 6-in-1’s

NEL + (On)

CHANNEL – (Off)

keys.

CHAN-

• If you selected punch-through

TV, VCR

not programmed

AUX1

, or

, you can

AUX2

if you have

CBL

as a TV,

AUX2

VCR, or CBL device.

USING THE 6-IN-1’S TIMER

This feature lets you set your 6-in-1 to turn off your TV after 60 minutes.

1. Press

TIMER

2. Within 15 seconds, press The red light blinks once.

If you do not press

Note:

onds, the red light does not blink. Start again from Step 1.

3. Leave the 6-in-1 pointing at th e TV’s inf rared sensor. Make sure there is nothing blocking the line of sight betwe en the 6-in-1 and the TV.

To cancel the timer, hold down light blinks once, or press

(All Lts On)

on the 6-in-1.

ENT

within 15 sec-

ENT

until the red

TIMER

then press

POWER

PLUG ’N POWER FUNCTIONS

The Plug ’n Power feature a llows you to control lights and appliances with an optional IR command console (RadioShack Unlimited No.

10037703) or Plug ’n Power Wireless Remote Control System (Cat. No. 61-2676). You also need Plug ’n Power light modu les and appliance modules (available through your local RadioShack store) to use this feature.

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Entering a Plug ’n Power House Code

Your Plug ’n Power Wireless Remote Control System uses a mast er code c al led a (see your IR Command Console’s or Plug ‘n Power Wireless Remote Control System’s Owner’s Manual for more information).

house code

1. Press

Plug ’n Power

on the 6-in-1 Remote

Control.

2. Hold down

SET UP

on the 6-in-1 until th e red

light above turns on.

3. Use the 6-in-1’s number keys to enter the numbers equivalent to the house code’s let-

ters (

for A, 2 for B, 3 for C, and so on).

For example, if the house code is C, press

ENT

4. Press

on the 6-in-1.

When the red light turns off, the 6-in-1 has accepted the code.

If the code you entered i s invalid, the

Note:

red light flashes for about 3 seconds then turns off. Start again from Step 1.

Controlling Lights and Appliances Using an IR Command Console

Follow these steps to control Plug ’n Power modules with your 6-in-1 using an IR command c onsole.

1. Position the IR command console within the 6-in-1’s line of sight.

2. Plug the IR command console’s power cord into any standard AC outlet.

3. Set the house code dial on top of the IR command console to the same letter as your Plug ’n Power modules.

4. Set the selector switch on the IR command console for the group of modules you want to control (1–4 or 5–8).

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5. Hold down

SET UP

on the 6-in-1 until the red

light above turns on.

6. Press

Plu

’n Po wer

, then enter

0 – 1 – 4

the 6-in-1. The red light turns off.

7. Press

Plu

’n Power

on the 6-in-1.

8. To turn on all light and appliance modules set to the same house code as the IR command console, press

POWER (All Lts On)

on the 6in-1, or ALL LIGHTS ON on the IR command console.

To turn off all light and appliance modules set to the same house code as the IR command console, press

MUTE (All Off)

on the 6-in-1, or ALL UNITS OFF on the IR com man d console.

9. To turn specific lights and appliances on or off using the 6-in-1 Remote Control, press the digit key (

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

module you want to cont rol. Then press or

Off (CHANNEL + (On)

, or 8) for the

CHANNEL – (Off)

To control specific lights and appliances directly from the IR command console, set the console’s selector to the number of the module you want to control (

1–4

5–8

press the button on the console that corresponds to the number of the module you want to control (1/5, 2/6, 3/7, 4/8), then press ON on the IR command console.

10. To brighten or dim lights co nnected to lamp and appliance modules, press the digit key for the module you want to control. Then hold down

on the 6-in-1. Release the key when

(Dim)

VOLUME + (Brt)

VOLUME –

the desired level of brightness is reached.

You must select the individual light to

Note:

brighten or dim even if you used

Lts On)

on the 6-in-1 to turn on all the lights

POWER (All

at the same time.

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