This Universal Remote Control is compatible with most models
of infrared controlled Televisions, VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite
Receivers, and Audio Equipment manufactured after 1989.
Please retain this guide for future reference.
Determines which device you are controlling. The
VCR2•LD and DSS•CABLE buttons can be assigned to
one of the two devices listed. For example, VCR2•LD
can be assigned to either a VCR or a Laserdisc Player.
VCR Buttons
Use these buttons to control playback from a VCR or
Laserdisc Player. Also used to record onto a VCR tape.
(TV/VCR, REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP ,PAUSE)
ENTER (Also SKIP for some RCA, GE, and ProScan TV’s)
Use this button for two functions. Use as ENTER when
programming using CODE SEARCH or when entering
channel numbers for some TVs. Use as SKIP to look at
other channels during commercial breaks. Press SKIP
repeatedly to select the commercial time to skip. Change
channels and TV will return to original channel when
time runs out.
Channel and Sound
PREV CH)
Use these buttons to control sound and channel changes.
(DISPLAY, VOL, CHAN, MUTE,
Number Buttons (0-9)
Use these buttons to directly enter channel numbers for
a TV, VCR and Cable Box or for accessing preset channels of an AM/FM tuner or enter disk and track numbers for a CD player. Also used for entering program
code numbers from brand lists.
Menu Buttons (MENU•PROG, MOVE, –, +, UP, DOWN)
Use these buttons to adjust on-screen menu features and
programming information.
Code Search Button
Programs devices by searching through brand codes.
Use when code lists are not available or when the listed
code does not work with your device. See page 4.
PIP Buttons (PIP, MOVE PIP, SWAP, FREEZE)
Use these buttons to adjust the Picture-in-Picture feature
if it is available on your TV.
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Setting Up Your Universal Remote
Place Batteries in the remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Place four AAA batteries as shown,
matching the + and – end of each battery as
indicated in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Determine if your remote needs programming
Some RCA, GE and ProScan devices may already be pre-programmed.
1. Press the button of the device you want to
control (for example TV).
2. If the device turns on, press another button
to confirm (for example CHANNEL UP).
3. If the device you selected (TV) responds,
you will not need to program the remote.
If the device you selected (TV) does
not respond, you will need to program
the remote. (See pages 4-5 for
programming instructions).
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for other devices.
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Programming Your Universal Remote
The remote may already be set up to operate your brand of TV, VCR, Laserdisc,
Satellite Receiver, Audio Equipment, or Cable Box. It is pre-programmed with
the following codes: TV-000, VCR1-000, AUDIO-003, SAT•Cable Box-000, and
Laser Disc Player-037. For brands that require programming, there are two ways
to program: Using Code Lists or Code Search. Use Code Search if the code lists
are not available or if the codes from the lists do not operate a device.
3. Press and release the device button youwant to set up (TV, VCR1, VCR2•LD,
DSS•CABLE, or AUDIO).
4. Release CODE•SRCH.
5. Press POWER repeatedly until the device
turns off (you may have to press up to
100 times).
6. Once the device turns off,
press and release ENTER.
PRESS
& HOLD
RELEASE
7. With the device on, press another button,
for example CHANNEL UP. If the device
responds, no further programming is
required. If the device does not respond,
repeat steps 1-7.
for example CHANNEL UP. If the device
responds, no further programming is
required. If the device does not respond,
repeat 2-4 using another code.
Enter your device codes here for easy reference.
6.
TV CODE
VCR1 CODE
ENTER
YOUR
CODE
RELEASE
VCR2•LD CODE
DSS•CABLE CODE
AUDIO
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Operating A TV
Turning the TV On and Off.
1.
Press TV to set the remote to control the
TV (Most RCA, GE and ProScan models
will only turn on when TV is pressed,
not POWER.)
2. Press POWER to turn the TV on or off.
Change Channels on the TV
Press CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN
to change channels on the TV or enter the
channels as you would normally for
your TV.
Use the buttons below to adjust features on
your TV.
DISPLAY– Shows displays on the screen and
clears menus from the screen.
MUTE – Switches the TV sound on or off.
PREV CH (PREVIOUS CHANNEL) – Changes
back and forth between two channels. Select a
channel using the number buttons and then
select another. Press PREV CH to switch
between the two channels.
If your TV has picture-in-picture, you may be
able to use the following buttons to adjust PIP.
PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) – Turns the small
picture on or off.
MOVE PIP – Moves the small picture to the
next corner.
SWAP – Switches the channel in the small
picture with the big picture.
FREEZE – Freezes or unfreezes the small picture.
You may want to experiment with the remote
to determine all the buttons which will work
with your TV.
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Operating A Cable Box
Turning the Cable Box On and Off.
1.Point the remote at the cable box
and press DSS•CABLE.
2. Press POWER to turn it on or off.
Changing Channels on the Cable Box.
Press CHANNEL UP or DOWN to change
channels on the cable box or enter the
channel as you would normally for your
cable box.
Operating A DSS Receiver
1. Point the remote at the DSS Receiver, press
DSS•CABLE, and follow the directions.
To Operate the Program Guide
1. Press MENU/PROG.
2. Press 1 to select Program Guide.
3. Move through the Program Guide with
the navigation keys.
4. Make your selection by pressing DISPLAY.
Operating A Satellite Receiver
Turning the Satellite Receiver On and Off.
1. Point the remote at the Satellite Receiver
and press DSS•CABLE.
2. Press POWER to turn it on or off.
You may want to experiment with the
remote to determine all the buttons which
work with your Satellite Receiver.
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Operating A VCR
Turn the VCR On and Off.
1. Press VCR1 orVCR2•LD to set the remote
to control the VCR.
ProScan models will only turn on when
pressing VCR not POWER).
2. Press POWER to turn the VCR on or off.
Watch a tape in your VCR.
1. Turn on the VCR.
2.Insert a tape in the VCR.
3. Press PLAY to start the tape.
4. Press STOP when you are finished.
5. Press REW to rewind the tape.
6. Press PAUSE to pause the tape.
Record one channel and watch another.
1. Press VCR1
to control the VCR.
or
(Most RCA, GE and
VCR2•LD to set the remote
2.Tune the VCR to the channel you want to
record.
3.Press REC to start recording.
4.Press TV/VCR.
5.Press T V to set the remote to control the TV.
6.Press CHANNEL UP or DOWN to
change channels on the TV.
7. To see the channel you are recording,
tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (same as CH3/4
switch on the VCR). Tune to 90, 91, or 92 for
some RCA, GE or ProScan products.
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Operating A Laserdisc Player
Turn the Laserdisc Player On and Off.
1.Press VCR2•LD to set the remote to control
the Laserdisc Player.
2.Press POWER to turn the Laserdisc Player
on or off.
Watch a disc in your Laserdisc Player.
1.Turn on the Laserdisc Player.
2.Place a disc in the Laserdisc Player.
3. Press PLAY to start the disc.
4. Press STOP when you are finished.
5. Press PAUSE to pause the disc.
You may want to experiment with the
remote to determine all the buttons which
work with your Laserdisc Player.
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Operating Audio Equipment
Turn the Audio Equipment On and Off.
1. Press AUDIO to set the remote to control
the Audio Equipment.
(Most RCA, GE and
ProScan models will only turn on when
pressing AUDIO not POWER).
2.Press POWER to turn the Audio
Equipment on or off.
Play a tape or CD in Audio Equipment.
You may want to experiment with the
remote to determine all the buttons which
work with your Audio Equipment.
Using the Menu Functions for RCA Televisions
RCA, GE, and ProScan televisions use three dif-
ferent menu systems. Read the following
descriptions, and choose the one that matches
your TV.
System 1: If you use MENU, +, and – buttons
on your current remote, substitute them with
MENU•PROG, and the + and – (arrow) buttons on this remote, and refer to your TV owner’s manual for operating instructions. The
remote is already setup to operate this menu
system. Program the remote with TV code 101.
System 2: If you use MENU, CHANNEL UP,
CHANNEL DOWN, VOLUME UP, and VOL-
UME DOWN buttons on your current remote,
substitute them with MENU•PROG, and the
(arrow) buttons on this remote, and refer to
your TV owner’s manual for operating instructions.
System 3: If you use SETUP, VIDEO, AUDIO,
+, and – buttons on your current remote, sub-
stitute them with MENU•PROG, (up arrow),
(down arrow), and the + and – (arrow) buttons on this remote, and refer to your TV owner’s manual for operating instructions.
MENU/PROG = SETUP
UP = AUDIO
DOWN = VIDEO
The remote must be programmed with TV
code 109. Refer to the procedure on page 5.
ORIGINAL RCA REMOTE
ORIGINAL RCA REMOTE
ORIGINAL RCA REMOTE
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Using the Menu Functions for Other Televisions
You will have to experiment with the remote to determine the
buttons which will work with your TV.
Operating a TV/VCR Combo Unit
Some TV/VCR combination units may be controlled by using a
combination of TV and VCR codes. For example, the Samsung
TV/VCR combo unit may be controlled by both the Samsung TV
code and the Samsung VCR code.
Special Operations
RCA, GE and PROSCAN Brand Devices:
Many of these devices (TVs and VCRs) will not need to be
programmed. In the event that programming is required,
the code search method is suggested.
Note: With these brands, the device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2•LD,
AUDIO) will usually turn the units on. The POWER button will only
turn off the device, if you used the TV, VCR1 or AUDIO button to
turn the unit on.
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTIC Cable Boxes:
This brand of cable box can be programmed using the code search
method by using the CHANNEL UP key rather than POWER during
Code Search. NOTE: The device must be turned on prior to beginning
the code search. Once the device turns off, press and release ENTER.
In most cases this cable box can be turned on and off using the
CHANNEL UP key
on using the CHANNEL UP key, then manually turn it on and
only partial compatibility will be achieved.
JERROLD or GENERAL INSTRUMENTS Cable Boxes:
These units can be programmed using the code search method.
In some cases, these devices will change channels during the
code search. Continue until the unit turns off, then press
and release ENTER.
ZENITH and OAK Cable Boxes
Some Zenith and Oak Cable Boxes require pressing CHANNEL
DOWN rather than ENTER after numeric entry.
Use TV or VCR codes listed for your brand to operate your TV/VCR combo unit.
* See special notes on page 11.
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Audio Equipment Code List
ADS
AMP......................................001
AIWA
CD.........................................060
AKAI
AMP...............................002,008
DENON
CD ........................................057
DYNAMIC BASS
AM/FM................................029
CD.........................................025
TAPE..............................026,027
PHONO................................028
EMERSON
CD.........................................066
FISHER
AMP......................................023
CD.........................................067
HITACHI
CD.........................................063
JVC
AMP...............................016,058
AM/FM.........................030,035
CD.........................................032
TAPE..............................033,034
AUX......................................031
KENWOOD
AMP...............................017,074
AM/FM................................074
CD...........................067,070,077
TAPE..............................071,072
PHONO................................073
KYOCERA
AMP......................................009
LOTTE (NEC)
CD.........................................075
MAGNAVOX
AMP......................................065
AM/FM................................065
CD.........................................061
MARANTZ
AMP...............................022,076
AM/FM................................076
CD.........................................068
MITSUBISHI
AMP...............................015,059
AM/FM................................059
NAKAMICHI
AMP......................................020
ONKYO
AM/FM................................082
CD.........................................078
TAPE..............................080,081
PHONO................................079
PANASONIC
AMP......................................012
AM/FM................................038
CD..................................036,083
TAPE.....................................037
PHILLIPS
AMP......................................062
AM/FM................................062
CD.........................................061
PIONEER
AMP......................................014
AM/FM................................042
CD.........................................039
TAPE..............................040,041
RCA
AMP......................................024
AM/FM................................003
CD...........................007,043,044
TAPE.....................................006
PHONO................................005
AUX...............................004,054
REALISTIC
CD..................................063,066
SANSUI
CD.........................................045
SCOTT
CD.........................................066
TAPE..............................055,056
SHERWOOD
AMP...............................011,013
SONY
AMP......................................021
AM/FM................................049
CD.........................................046
TAPE..............................048,053
PHONO................................047
TEAC
AMP......................................010
CD.........................................069
TECHNICS
AM/FM................................052
CD.........................................050
TAPE.....................................051
YAMAHA
AMP...............................018,019
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H EUL T I M A T ESI G H TAN DSO U N DEX P E R I E N C EINYO U ROW NHO M E
UN I V E R S A L RE M O T E
Multi-Brand use
WORKS UP TO 5
VIDEO AND AU D I O
C O M P O N E N T S :
More versatile than
competitive models. Replace
up to 5 remote controls...1
TV, 1 VCR, 1 VCR or Laser
Disc Player, 1 Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver and 1
Audio Component. Specially
designed for home theatre.
See the extensive brand list
for coverage.
CODE SEARCH:
Makes set-up easy. Scans the
entire code library to find the
right code for
your TV, VCR, Cable Box,
Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc
Player or Audio Component
at the touch of a button.
A DVANCED PIP &
MENU CONTROLS:
Control picture-in-picture and
menu functions not available
on most remotes.
D I G I TAL SAT E L L I T E
SYSTEM COMPAT I B L E :
Preprogrammed to work with
the Digital Satellite System.
TOLL-FREE
CONSUMER
HELPLINE:
A customer service
representative is ready to
help with questions.
Requires Four (4) AAA Batteries
(Not Included)
THIS SYSTEMLINKTM5
REMOTE CONTROL IS
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COMPATIBLE WITH MOST
OF THE FOLLOWING BRANDS
(of infrared controlled components manufactured after 1989):
T V
A-Mark
Admiral
Akai
Amtron
Anam National
AOC
Bell & Howell
Candle
Citizen
Colortyme
Concerto
Contec/Cony
Craig
Curtis Mathes
CXC
Daewoo
Daytron