Radio Shack Easy Remote User Manual
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Cat. No. 15-1916B
OWNER’S MANUAL
3 in 1 Easy Remote
Please read before using this equipment.
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TV VCR
MUTE
VOL CHAN
PWR
CBL
LAST
S
FAST F
REWIND
RECORD STOP PAUSE
PLAY
3 IN 1
EASY REMOTE
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INTRODUCTION
Your RadioShack 3 in 1 Easy Remote can replace up to three standard infrared remote control s.
Unlike some universal remote controls, the 3 in 1
is
preprogrammed
commands from the original remote controls. All
you have to do is tell the 3 in 1 which remote controls you want it to replace.
After you’ve entered the manufacturers’ codes for
your original remotes, the 3 in 1 is automatically
ready to operate most of the same functions as
the original remotes. (This manual includes a list
of manufacturers’ codes for TVs, VCRs, and cable converters.)
Your 3 in 1 remote has these features:
and does not have to learn its
Replaces Other Remotes
— lets you replace up
to three remote controls with one easy-to-use remote control.
Powerful Infrared Beam
— in many cases, lets
you operate your remote-c ontrolled devices from
a greater distance than with the origin al remote
controls.
Convenient Ke
pad Design
— places each
control key in the best position for easy operation.
Hand
Reference Label
— provides a convenient place for you to write down the manufacturers’ codes.
Toll Free Support
your 3 in 1 by calling
You need two AAA batteries (not supplied)
Note:
— you can get expert help for
1-800-955-2599
.
to operate your 3 in 1 remote.
©
1997 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by
All Rights Reserved.
Tandy Corporation
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CONTENTS
How the 3 in 1 Works ..................................... 4
Preparatio n ............... .......... ......... ................... 5
Installing Batteries ...................................... 5
Setting Up Your Remote Control ................ 6
Operation ................ ......... .......... ......... ............ 8
Punch Through .......................................... 8
Favorite Channel Scan .............................. 9
Clearing Favorite Channel Scan ................ 9
Manufacturers’ Codes ................................. 10
Cable Converters.......................................10
Televisions .................................................12
TV/VCR Combinations...............................16
VCRs..........................................................17
If You Have Problems .................................. 23
Manual Code Search ............................... 23
Determining the 3-Digit Code ................... 23
Troubleshooting ....................................... 25
Care and Maintenance ................................. 26
Specifications .............................................. 27
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HOW THE 3 IN 1 WORKS
Before you begin to use the 3 in 1, it is helpful to
understand a little about how it wo rks — no thing
technical, only an idea of what you can expect
from i t.
After you set up the 3 in 1, its command keys work
like the keys on your original remote controls,
though the labeling might differ slightly. For example, a key on your original rem ote control that
might be labeled PWR ON/OFF is equivalent to
the 3 in 1’s
PWR
key.
Notes:
is a special key that you use whe n you set
•
P
up (program) the 3 in 1 to replace your original remote controls.
•
TV, VCR
, and
CBL
are
keys. You use
device
them when you set up the 3 in 1 to replace
your original remote controls. You also use
the device keys during normal operation to
tell the 3 in 1 which device you want to control.
•
PWR
(power),
MUTE
, and
LAST
(recall) operate the same as on your original remote control.
• Whenever you us e the 3 in 1’s
RECORD
you must press it twice. This safety feature
helps prevent you from accidentally erasing
video tapes.
key,
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Cautions:
• Be sure to have fresh batteries ready to
install before you remove the old batteries.
The 3 in 1’s memory only lasts about a
minute without the batteries. If the memory is
lost, simply re-enter the 3-digit manufacturers’ codes for your remote-controlled
devices.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
1.Press the battery
compartment cover
tab and lift off the
cover.
2.Install two AAA alkaline batteries as indicated by the polarity
symbols marked
inside the compartment.
3.Replace the cover.
When the 3 in 1’s range decrease s or the 3 in 1
operates erratically, replace the batteries.
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Do not place objects on top of the remote
Note:
control after you install the batteries. This can
press down keys and reduce battery life.
SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE
CONTROL
1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Cod es” on Page 10
and write down the codes for your original
remote controls on the provided label.
2. Press the device key for the type of remote
you are replacing (
3. Hold down
twice, then release
TV, VCR
P
until the red indicator blinks
P
and enter the 3-digit
manufacturer ’s code.
For example, to replace a Panasonic TV’s
remote control (manufacturer code 051), you
would press:
TV P 0 5 1
4. When the indicator blinks twice aga in, point
the 3 in 1 at your device and press
device should turn on (or off, if it was on).
, or
CBL
).
PWR
. The
Repeat these steps for additional devices.
Notes:
• The punch-through feature is automatically
turned on for the TV’s volume and mute controls. This means that when you select
and press one of the volume buttons or
MUTE
, the remote actuall y sends the codes
to the television to control it, not the cable
converter. If you want to use y our c able converter’s volume and mute controls, disable
the punch-through feature for these buttons.
See “Punch Through” on Page 8.
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CBL
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• If the remote does no t operate your device,
try other codes listed in “Manufacturers’
Codes” for your bran d of TV, VCR, or cable
box. If your device still doe s not res pond, follow the steps outlined in “If You Have Problems” on Page 23.
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OPERATION
1. Press the device key for the device you want
to control.
2. Point the 3 in 1 toward the device an d press
to turn it on.
PWR
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for other devices.
4. Point the 3 in 1 toward the device you want
to control and press the appropriate device
key, then the desired command keys.
The command keys on the 3 in 1 work the
same as the keys on the device’s original
remote control; however, the labeling might
differ slightly.
5. To turn off the last device you selected, press
. To turn off other devices, press the
PWR
device key for the device you want to turn off,
and then press
PWR
.
PUNCH THROUGH
The punch-through feature lets you control two
different devices without pressing the device keys
for each one first. Here’s how it works.
No device uses all of the 3 in 1’s keys. For example, a TV is often the only device that uses th e
keys, and a VCR is usually t he only device
VOL
that uses keys such as
RECORD
When you press
VCR
.
TV
to control a VCR, any keys not used by the
REWIND, FAST F
to control a TV, then press
VCR will still control the TV. For examp le,
still controls the TV’s volume.
If your cable box or VCR has a volume control,
you can turn off the punch-through feature so you
can use the cable box’s or VCR’ s volum e cont rol
to control the sound (if it can already do so).
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, and
VOL
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If you want to turn off the punch-through feature
and control the volume t hrough your cable box,
hold down
Release
until the red indicator blinks twice.
P
, the n p res s
P
9 9 3 CBL
. When the indicator blinks twice, you can control the volume
through your cable box.
If you want to turn the punch-through feature back
on and con trol t he volume through your TV, hold
down
lease
until the red indicator blinks twice. Re-
P
then press
P,
. When the indicator
9 8 0
blinks twice, you can control the volume using
your TV.
The punch-through feat ure does not work if the
last two devices you select have the same (or
similar) features. For example, most TVs and
VCRs have channel keys on their remote controls. In this case, you would have to press the desired device key before you use the 3 in 1’s
channel keys.
FAVORITE CHANNEL SCAN
Your 3 in 1 is equipped with a favorite channel
scan (
peatedly scan through up to 10 of your favorite
channels on your TV, VCR, or cable box anytime
you press
Note:
set up for one device (TV, VCR or CBL). You cannot set up a favorite channel list for another device until you clear the existing list.
) key. You can set up the remote to re-
S
.
S
The favorite channel scan key c an o nly be
1. Press the device key (
TV, VCR
, or
CBL
the device that will contain your favorite
channel list.
2. Hold down
twice. Release
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until the 3 in 1’s red light blinks
P
and enter
P
9 9 6
.
) for
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