Radio Shack 6 IN 1 RF REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
6 IN 1 RF REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Cat. No. 15-1919
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INTRODUCTION
Your Radio Shack 6 in 1 RF Remote Control system
has a remote control and RF command console that
make up a compl ete home contr ol system, allowing you
to send commands to most IR (infrared) controlled devices from any room in your home, up to 100 feet away.
You can use it to control your TV, VCR, c able box, and
even lights and ap pl iances wi th Pl ug ’n Power modules
(not supplied).
The 6 in 1 RF Remote Control is preprogrammed. All
you have to do is t ell i t whi ch TV, VCR, or ot her component’s remot e con trols you wa nt t o repl ace (by ente ring
3-digit codes), and it is automatically ready to operate
most of the same functions as the original remot es.
This manual includes a list of 3-digit manufacturer’s
codes for TVs, VCRs, cable converters, compact disc
players, satellites, and ot her popular remote controlled
devices.
The 6 in 1 RF Remote Control’s featur es include:
IR (Infr ared) and RF ( R adio-Frequency) Comm ands
—
let you use the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control system’s
remote contro l with the syst em’ s RF command c onsole
to control your IR remote-c ontrolled devic es from up to
100 feet away, even through walls.
Reassignable Device Keys
— so you can control
more than one of the same type of device.
Fast Search
— when you control more than one of the
same type of device, lets you quickly search all programmed manufacturer’s codes for that type of device
until you find the code for the specific device you want
to use.
Channel Scan
— lets you scan through available
channels on your TV, VCR, or cable box, stopping at
each one for about 3 seconds.
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1995 Tandy Corporation.
Plug ’n Power and Radio Shack are registered trademarks
All Rights Reserved.
used by Tandy Corporation.
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Favorite Channel Scan — lets you set up your system’s remote control to scan through a list of up to 10
channels you select.
Programmable Sequence Command — lets you
press a single key and send a set of commands.
Plug ’n Power Controls — let you control Pl ug ‘n Power modules.
Powerful Infrared Beam — uses UHF radio frequencies to go through walls, so you can operate your remote-controlled devices from a greater distance than
many original remot e controls (up to 100 feet!).
Convenient Keypad Design — places the control
keys in the perfect position for easy operation.
Handy Reference Label — provides a convenient
place for you to write down the manufacturer’s codes
for your remote-controlled devices.
Toll Free Support and Telephone Programming —
lets you get expert help f or your 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System by calling 1-800-950-7044. You can even
have the manufacturer’s codes for your remote-controlled devices programmed i nto your remot e control by
phone!
Note: You need four AAA batteries (not supplied) to
power your 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System.
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CONTENTS
How the System Works .......................................... 5
A Look at the System’s Remo te Cont rol ............ 5
Setting Up the System ........................................... 7
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .......... 7
Setting Up the Remote Control .......................... 7
Setting Up the System ’s
RF Command Console ................... .......... ......... 9
Operation .............................................................. 10
Using Two or More Similar Devices ................. 11
Operating the Sys tem’s
RF Command Console ......................... ............ 11
Special Functions ............................................. 12
Telephone Programming .............. .......... .. 12
Fast Search ............................................. 13
Channel Scan .......................................... 14
Favorite Channel Scan ........... .......... ....... 14
Sequences ............................................... 15
Punch-Through ........................................ 16
Plug ’n Power ........................................................ 18
Manufacturers’ Codes .......................................... 21
If You Have Problems ................... .......... .......... .... 49
Searching the Code Li brary .......... .. ................. 49
Viewing a Device’s Code ................................. 49
Troubleshooting ................................................... 50
FCC Caution .................................................... 51
Care and Maintenance ......................................... 52
Specifications ....................................................... 53
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HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
When you press a key on the system’s remot e control,
it sends a powerf ul RF signal to the RF command console, which then sends a corresponding IR signal t o IR
remote controlled-devices in the same room as the
command console.
A LOOK AT THE SYSTEM’S
REMOTE CONTROL
Your system’s remote control was designed to include
the functions used most oft en to operate TV, VCR, cable converter, CD player, satellite receiver, and audio
equipment. Most o f the keys op erate the s ame as thos e
on your original remote control.
For example, a key on your original remote control labeled PWR ON/OFF is equivalent to
tem’s remot e control.
PWR
on the sys-
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The system’s remote control also has these special
keys.
Key Function
SET UP
Sets up the syst em’s remot e control
to replace your origi nal remote controls.
CD, VCR,
CBL, TV,
AUX1, AUX 2,
and Plu
Power
During set up, tells the system’s remote co nt ro l which remote contro ls
you want to replace. During normal
’n
operation, t ells the syst em’ s remo te
control which device you want to
control.
A/B
Operates like a TV/VCR key on a
VCR, or an input toggle switch on a
cable box.
SCAN
Lets you easily browse through
channels on your TV, VCR, and cable box.
AUDIO SEQ,
VIDEO SEQ
SURROUND,
SHIFT
Send a sequence of commands at
the press of a button.
Control your Surround Sound system and other similar devices.
Notes:
• The remote control’s red light turns on when you
press a key, and blinks when you enter a function
or manufacturer’s code.
• When you use the remote control’s
RECORD
you must press it twice. This safety feature helps
prevent you from accidentally recording over
audio or video tapes.
• When you use the system’s remote control to
replace extremely complex remote controls, the
system’s remote control can duplicate the most
commonly used commands of the original remote
controls, but might not be able to duplicate some
of your original remote control’s seldom-used
functions.
key,
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SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE
REMOTE CONTROL
Your system’s remote control uses four AAA batteries
(not supplied) for power. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-555. Follow
these steps to install the batteries.
1. Press the battery compartment cover tab and lift
off the cover.
2. Install four fresh batteries, as indicated by the
polarity symbol s m arked in the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Notes:
• Do not place objects on top of the remote control
after you install the batteries. This ca n press down
keys and reduce battery life.
• When the remote control’s range decreases or it
operates erratically, replace the batteries.
• Be sure to have fresh batteries ready to install
before you remove the old batteries. The remote
control’s memory only lasts about a minute without the batteries. If the memory is lost, you must
re-enter the 3-digit manufacturer’s codes for your
remote-contro ll ed devices.
SETTING UP THE REMOTE
CONTROL
1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” and write down
the codes for your remote-controlled devices on
the provided label.
2. Press the device key for the remote control you
are replacing (
CD, VCR, CBL, TV, AUX1
SETUP
VCR
CD
AUX 1
AUX 2
CBL
A/B
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PWR
Lts On
TV
Plug'n
Power
On
, or
AUX 2
).
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3. Press down and hold
SET UP
until the red indicator blinks twice, then release it and enter the 3digit manufacturer’s code
.
CBL
A/B
All
PWR
Lts On
TV
Plug'n
Power
SETUP
CD
AUX 1
VCR
AUX 2
For example, to replace a Panasonic TV’s remote
control (manufacturer’s code 051), press:
TV SET UP 0 5 1
When the indicator blinks twice again, you have
correctly entered the code.
4. Point the system’s remote control at your device
and press
PWR
. The device should turn on (or off,
if it was on).
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 for additional devices.
If the remote does not operate your device, try other
codes listed in “Manufacturers’ Codes” for your brand
of TV, VCR, cable converter, or other device s.
If your device still does not respond, follow the steps
outlined in “If You Have Problems.”
Note:
The punch-through feature is automatically
turned on for the TV’s volume and mute controls. This
means that when you sel ect c able (
CBL
) and press one
of the volume buttons or the mute button, the remote
actually sends the codes to the television and not the
cable converte r. If you want to use your cable convert er’s volume and mute controls, disable the punchthrough feature for these buttons. See “PunchThrough.”
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SETTING UP THE SYSTEM’S
RF COMMAND CONSOLE
After you set up the system’s remote control, just plug
the RF command console’s power cord into any standard AC outlet in the same room as your IR remote
controlled d evices (TV, VCR, c able box, an d so on) an d
fully extend its antenna. Make sure the command console is pointed at the devi ces you want to control..
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OPERATION
Each of the system’s remote control device keys are
preset to control particular devices, as shown in this
list.
TV
— TVs only
CBL
— Cable converters, satellite receivers, and video
accessorie s
VCR
— VCRs, laser disc players, cassette decks, and
digital audio tape decks
CD
— CD players, amplifiers, tuners, receivers, and
miscellaneous audio products
AUX 1
— VCRs, lase r dis c play ers, cass ette decks, and
digital audio tape decks
AUX 2
— Cable converters, satellite receivers, and vid-
eo accessories
Plug ’n Power
— Plug ’n Power or X-10 home automa-
tion devices
Follow these st eps to use the system’s remote contro l.
1. Press the device key for the device you want to
control.
CBL
A/B
All
PWR
Lts On
TV
Plug'n
Power
On
SETUP
CD
AUX 1
VCR
AUX 2
2. Point the system’s remote control toward the
device you want to control and press the desired
command keys.
CBL
A/B
All
PWR
Lts On
TV
Plug'n
Power
SETUP
CD
AUX 1
VCR
AUX 2
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Note: The comm and keys on the system’s remote
control work the same as the keys on the device’s
original remote control; however, the labeling
might differ slightly.
USING TWO OR MORE SIMILAR
DEVICES
Normally, you us each device key to control one of its
listed devices (see “Operation”). However, if you have
two or more of the same type of device (two TVs, two
VCRs, and so on), you can convert any unused device
key (
TV, CBL, VCR, CD, AUX1
other type of device.
, or
) to control an-
AUX 2
To convert a device key, press
dicator blinks twice, then press
device you want to control), then (unused device key).
For example, the following key strokes convert an unused
To change the
the following sequence of key strokes:
key to a second
CBL
SET UP 9 9 2 VCR CBL
CBL
SET UP 9 9 2 CBL CBL
key.
VCR
key ba ck to i ts or igin al f unct ion, us e
until the red in-
SET UP
, (the key for t he
9 9 2
OPERATING THE SYSTEM’S
RF COMMAND CONSOLE
After you set up the system’s remote control, follow
these steps to operate your IR remote-cont rolled devi ces from anywhere in your hous e.
1. Point the front of the command console towards
the device(s) that you want to control.
2. Press the appropriate device key on your system’s remote control, then the desired function
keys.
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Telephone Programming
The telephone programming feature lets you have the
manufacturer s’ codes fo r your r emote-c ontrol led dev ices programmed into your rem ote control by phone! Just
call 1-800- 950-704 4 and provi de the Cus tomer Ser vice
Representati ve wit h information about your IR remotecontrolled devices. The codes are sent over the telephone lines to your remote control.
Note:
Your remote control’s telephone programming
feature is designed to work with any telephone that
meets current FCC specif ications for hearing aid capability. However, it might not work with some older cordless telephones. For the best performance, we
recommend using a corded phone.
Follow these steps to have your system’s remote control programmed by phone.
1. Write down the brand name, model number, and
manufacture date (if available) of your TV, VCR,
cable box, or other devices that you want to program into your system’s remote control. Have this
information ready when you call the Radio Shack
Customer Service Representative.
Note:
If you are unsure of your remote controlled
device’s specific model number or manufacture
date, you can still have your system’s remote control programmed by phone and then use the system’s Fast Search feature to find the specific code
for your device (see “ Fast Search”).
2. Call 1-800-950-7044 and tell the Customer Service Representative what IR remote-controlled
devices you want to program into your system’s
remote control. Be sure to give the brand name,
model number, and manufacture date (if known)
of all devices you want to have programmed.
3. After providing the brand and model information
to the Customer Service Representative, press
and hold
twice, then press
SET UP
until the red indicator blinks
PWR
.
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4. Hold the system’s remote control up to your telephone’s earpi ece.
Note: You must hold th e telephone’s
earpiece over the remote control’s
battery compartment. If you do not,
the system’s remote control might
not be able to properly receive the i nformation coming over the phone.
While the syste m’ s re mote control is
receiving information, the red indicator blinks occasio nal ly. When all pr ogramming is complete, the red
indicator blinks twice.
Fast Search
If you have programmed the manufacturers’ codes for
more than one of the same type of device, the remote
control has a fast search feature that lets you quickly
search all progr ammed device code s one at a time until
you find the right code fo r the device you want to use.
Note: After you have your remote control programmed
by telephone, t he remote cont rol im mediatel y goes i nto
the fast search mode.
1. T o sear ch the code s programmed for TV, point the
remote control at your TV and press
TV
. The
remote control sends the signal for the first programmed TV code.
2. Press
. Your remote control sends the signal for
1
the next programmed TV code.
3. Continue pressing the digit keys (
1, 2, 3, 4
, and so
on) until your TV responds.
4. When your TV responds, press
SETUP
to lock in
the code.
5. Press
TV
, then
to be sure the TV responds.
PWR
6. To fast search codes for another device, repeat
Steps 1-5.
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7. To exit the fast search mode, press
Note:
You can search up to 11 codes for a particular
SET UP
.
device (TV, VCR, cable, and so on).
Channel Scan
The channel scan feature lets you scan through all
channels on your TV, VCR, or cable box, stopping at
each channel for about 3 seconds.
To scan through available channels, fir st press the device key (
TV, VCR
mote control at the device and press
, or
CBL
). Then aim the system’s re-
SCAN
. The 6 in 1
system automatically scans through available channels. To stop scanning, press any key on the remote
control.
Note:
If you are not us ing the command m odule, the r emote control must be pointed at the device the entire
time you use channel scan.
Favorite Channel Scan
The Favorite Channel Scan feature lets you set up your
system’s remote control to scan through a list of up to
10 channels you select.
Follow these st eps to se t up a li st of your favor ite cha nnels.
1. Press the desire d device key (
2. Press and hold down
SET UP
TV, VCR
until the red indica-
, or
CBL
).
tor blinks twice.
3. Release
SET UP
and press
9 9 6
.
4. Enter the number of the first channel, then press
and release
SET UP
.
For example:
0 9 SET UP
1 2 SET UP
1 4 SET UP
(for Channel 9)
(for Channel 12)
(for Channel 14)
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Notes:
• You must enter a zero before a single-digit
channel number (01, 02, 03, and so on).
• If you normally press
after entering a
ENTER
channel number to change to a new channel,
you must press
ENTER
instead of
SET UP
5. Repeat Step 4 to continue entering channels you
want to include in your favorite channel scan list.
After you have entered the last channel number,
hold down
(the last time) until the red indi-
SET UP
cator light blinks twice.
6. To scan through your favorite channels, press
and keep the system’s remote control
SCAN
aimed at your TV. The remote control scans
through the selected channels, stopping on each
one for 3 seconds. To stop scanning, press any
key on the remote control.
.
Note: You can only set up the favorite channel scan
feature for one device at a time. To clear the favorite
channel list, press and hold down
indicator light blinks twice. Then press
SET UP
, and hold down
SET UP
the last time until the
until the red
SET UP
9 9 6 SET UP
red indicator li ght blinks twice.
Sequences
You can use
AUDIO SEQ
RF Remote Control System’s remote control to send a
set of commands at the press of a button. Any sequence of commands you r egularly perform can be reduced to a single keypress.
For example, you mi ght want to t urn on your TV an d cable box, then set the cable box to Channel 3.
Follow these steps to set up that sequence.
1. Press and release
until the red indi cator light blinks twice.
SET UP
2. Press
9 9 5 VIDEO SEQ
3. Enter the desired sequence. For example:
or
VIDEO SEQ
, then press and hold down
TV
.
TV PWR CBL PWR 0 3.
on your 6 in 1
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Note: If you normally press
a channel number, you must also include
ENTER
after entering
ENTER
in your sequence.
4. To store the sequence, press and hold down
until the red indicator light blinks twice.
UP
Whenever you press the selected sequence key (
DIO SEQ
or
VIDEO SEQ
), your system’s remote control
SET
AU-
sends the sequence of comm ands you entered.
To erase a sequence, press the device key, then hold
until the red indicator light blinks twice. Then
SET UP
press
signed (
and the key to which the sequence is as-
9 9 5
AUDIO SEQ
or
VIDEO SEQ
). Press
SET UP
until
the red indicator blinks twice again. The sequence is
erased.
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 .
The 6 in 1 RF Remote Control Sy stem’s r emote cont rol
keys are not all used by every device. For example, a
TV is often the only device that uses
you press
, then press
TV
, the functions of any ke ys
VCR
VOLUME
not used by the VCR retain their TV functions. If your
cable box or VCR has a volume control, you can turn
off the punch-through feature to allow your cable converter or VCR to cont rol the vol ume. If y ou want to co ntrol volume through your cable converter, you must be
in the cable mode. If you want to control the volume
through your VCR, you must be in th e VCR mode.
. When
For example, to turn off punch-thro ugh, with the remote
in the cable mode, press and hold
indicator blinks twice . Then press
9 9 3 CBL
SET UP
until the red
. When t he
indictor blinks twi ce a second time, volume is cont rolled
through your cabl e box.
To turn on punch-through for the TV, press
. When the indicator bli nks twice a second time,
9 3 TV
SET UP 9
the punch-thr ough feature has been turned back on.
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The punch-thro ugh feat ur e does n ot work i f the last t wo
devices you select have t he same (or similar) features.
For example, most TVs and some cable converters
have CHANNEL keys on their remote controls. In this
case, you must press the desired device key before
you use the remote control’s
CH
keys.
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