Universal Electronics 2481 Owners Manual

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DirecTV® Universal

Remote Control

User’s Guide

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Key Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Controlling Your DIRECTV Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Onscreen Remote Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Controlling Your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting Up the TV Input Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Deactivate the TV Input Select Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Controlling Other Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Searching for TV, AV1 or AV2 Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Verifying the Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

To Lock Volume to AV1, AV2 or TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Activating and Deactivating the RF Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Activating the RF Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Deactivating the RF Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Restore Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

DIRECTV Setup Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setup Codes for DIRECTV Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setup Codes for DIRECTV HD Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setup Codes for DIRECTV DVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Manufacturer’s Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setup Codes for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers/Tuners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Setup Codes for DBS/PVR Combos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setup Codes for DVD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setup Codes for PVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Repair or Replacement Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

FCC Authorization Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You now have an exclusive DIRECTV® Universal Remote Control that will control four components, including a DIRECTV Receiver, TV, and two stereo or video components (for example, a DVD, stereo, or second TV). Moreover, its sophisticated technology allows you to consolidate the clutter of your original remote controls into one easy-to-use unit that's packed with features such as:

• Four-position MODE slide switch for easy

component selection

• Code library for popular video and stereo components

• Code search to help program control of older or discontinued components

• Memory protection to ensure you will not have to re-program the remote when the batteries are replaced

Before using your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control, you may need to program it to operate with your particular component. Please follow the instructions detailed in this guide to set up your DIRECTV Universal Remote Control so you can start enjoying its features.

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Key Charts

Press this key… To…

Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV, AV1, AV2 or TV positions to

select the component you want to control. A green LED under each switch position indicates the component being controlled.

Press TV INPUT to select the available inputs on your TV. Note: Additional setup is required to activate the TV INPUT key. See instructions on page 10.

Press FORMAT to cycle through the resolution and screen formats. Each press of the key cycles to the next available format and /or resolution. (Not available on all DIRECTV Receivers)

Press PWR to turn the selected component on or off.

Press TV POWER ON/OFF to turn the TV and DIRECTV Receiver on or off.

(Note: These keys are only active after the remote has been setup for your TV. See page 10).

Use these keys to control your DVR, VCR, DVD, or CD/DVD player.

Records a program.

Jumps back 6 seconds and plays

video from that location.

Jumps ahead in a recording.

Use GUIDE to display the DIRECTV program guide.

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Press this key… To…

Press ACTIVE to access special features, services, DIRECTV NEWS™ and info.

Press LIST to display your TO DO list of programs. (Not available on all DIRECTV Receivers)

Press EXIT to exit menu screens and the program guide and return to live TV.

Press SELECT to choose highlighted items in menu screens or the program guide.

Use the ARROW keys to move around in the program guide and menu screens.

Press BACK to return to the previously displayed screen.

Press MENU to display the Quick Menu.

Use INFO to display current channel and program information when watching live TV or in the Guide.

Press YELLOW in full-screen TV to cycle through alternate audio tracks Press BLUE in full-screen TV to display the Mini-Guide. Press RED in the Guide to jump 1.5 hours back. Press GREEN in the Guide to jump 1.5 hours forward. Other functions vary-look for onscreen hints or refer to your DIRECTV Receiver's user guide. (Not available on all DIRECTV Receivers).

Press VOL to raise or lower the sound volume. The volume key is only active when the remote is set up for your TV.

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Press this key… To…

While watching TV, press CHAN+ (or CHAN- )to select the next higher (or

lower) channel.

While in the DIRECTV program guide or menu, press PAGE+(or PAGE-) to page up (or down) through available channels in the guide.

Press MUTE to turn the sound off or back on.

Press PREV to return to the last channel viewed.

Press the number keys to directly enter a channel number (e.g. 207) while watching TV or in the Guide.

Press DASH to separate main and sub-channel numbers.

Press ENTER to activate number entries quickly.

Use the LIGHT key, located on the right side of your remote control, to turn backlighting of all keys on or off.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. On the back of the remote control, push down on the door (as shown), slide the battery cover off, and remove the used batteries.

2. Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries. Match their +and - marks to the + and - marks in the battery case, then insert them.

3. Slide the cover back on until battery door clicks into place.

CONTROLLING YOUR DIRECTV RECEIVER

The DIRECTV Universal Remote Control is designed to give you access to features and functions found on your original remote control. To use it with your brand of DIRECTV Receiver, you will need to setup the remote control by performing the following steps.

Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote

1. Locate the DIRECTV Receiver's brand and model number (on the back or bottom panel) and write it in the spaces below.

BRAND:

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MODEL:

2 Locate the 5-digit code for your DIRECTV Receiver.

(See “Setup Codes for DIRECTV Receivers” on page 15.).

3. Power on the DIRECTV Receiver.

4. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.

5. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys until the green light under the DIRECTV position flashes twice, then release both keys.

6. Using the number keys, enter the 5-digit code. If performed correctly, the green light under the DIRECTV position flashes twice.

7. Aim the remote at your DIRECTV Receiver and press the PWR key once. The DIRECTV Receiver should turnoff; if it does not, repeat steps 3 and 4, trying each code for your brand until you find the correct code.

8. For future reference, write down the working code for your DIRECTV Receiver in the blocks below:

Onscreen Remote Setup

Once your remote is setup to work with your DIRECTV Receiver, you can set it up for your other equipment using the steps detailed on the following pages, or you can set it up onscreen by pressing MENU, then SELECT on Settings, Setup in the Quick Menu, then selecting Remote from the left menu.

CONTROLLING YOUR TV

Once you have successfully set up your DIRECTV Remote to operate your DIRECTV Receiver, you can set it up to control your TV. We recommend you use the on-screen steps described on page page 8, but you can also use the manual method below:

1. Turn on the TV.

NOTE: Please read steps 2-5 completely before pro-

ceeding. Highlight or write down the codes and component you wish to setup before moving on to step 2.

2. Locate the 5-digit code for your TV (See “Setup Codes for TVs” on page 17.).

3. Slide the MODE switch to the TV position.

4. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under the TV position flashes twice, then release both keys.

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5. Using the number keys enter the 5-digit code for your brand of TV. If performed correctly, the green light under TV flashed twice.

6. Aim the remote at your TV and press the PWR key once. Your TV should turn off. If it does not turn off, repeat steps 3 and 4, trying each code for your brand until you find the correct code.

7. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position. Press TV POWER. Your TV should turn on.

8. For future reference, write down the working code for your TV in the blocks below:

SETTING UP THE TV INPUT KEY

Once you have setup the DIRECTV Remote control for your TV, you can activate the TV INPUT key so you can change the “source”—the piece of equipment whose signal is displayed on your TV:

1. Slide the MODE switch to the TV position.

2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys until the green light under the TV position flashes twice, then release both keys.

3. Using the number keys enter 9-6-0. (The green light under the TV position flashes twice.)

You now can change the Input for your TV.

Deactivate the TV Input Select Key

If you want to deactivate the TV INPUT key, repeat steps 1 through 3 from the previous section; the green light will blink 4 times. Pressing the TV INPUT key will now do nothing.

CONTROLLING OTHER COMPONENTS

The AV1 and AV2 switch positions can be setup to control a VCR, DVD, STEREO, second DIRECTV Receiver or second TV. We recommend you use the onscreen steps described on page page 8, but you can also use the manual method below:

1. Turn on the component you wish to control (e.g. your DVD Player).

2. Locate the 5-digit code for your component. (See “Manufacturer’s Codes” starting on page 17).

3. Slide the MODE switch to the AV1 (or AV2) position.

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4. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under AV1 (or AV2) flashes twice, then release both keys.

5. Using the NUMBER keys, enter the 5-digit code for the brand of component being set up. If performed correctly, the green light under the selected position flashes twice.

6. Aim the remote at your component and press the PWR key once. The component should turn off; if it does not, repeat steps 3 and 4, trying each code for your brand until you find the correct code.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to setup a new component under AV2 (or AV1).

8. For future reference write down the working code for the component(s) setup under AV1 and AV2 below:

AV1:

COMPONENT: ___________________ AV 2 :

COMPONENT:___________________

SEARCHING FOR TV, AV1 OR AV2 CODES

If you were unable to find the code for your brand of TV or component, you can try a code search. This process may take up to 30 minutes.

1. Turn on the TV or component. Insert a tape or disk if applicable.

2. Slide the MODE switch to the TV, AV1 or AV2 position, as desired.

3. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under the selected switch position flashes twice, then release both keys.

4. Enter in 9-9-1 followed by one of the following 4digits:

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COMPONENT TYPE COMPONENT ID #

Satellite 0

TV 1

VCR /D VD /P VR 2

STEREO 3

5. Press PWR, or other functions (e.g. PLAY for VCR) you want to use.

6. Point the remote at the TV or component and press CHAN+. Repeatedly press CHAN+ until the TV or component turns off.

NOTE: Every time CHAN+ is pressed the remote

advances to the next code and power is transmitted to the component.

7. Use the CHAN- key to step back a code.

8. When the TV or component turns off, stop pressing the CHAN+ key. Then, press and release the

SELECT key.

NOTE: If the light flashes 3 times before the TV or

component responds, you've cycled through all codes and the code you need is not available. You must use the remote that came with your TV or component.

Verifying the Codes

Once you have set up the DIRECTV Universal Remote Control using the above steps, use the following instructions to find out the 5-digit code to which your component responded:

1. Slide the MODE switch to the appropriate position.

2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under the selected switch position flashes twice, then release both keys.

3. Enter in 9-9-0. (The green light under the selected switch position flashes twice).

4. To view the first digit in the code, Press and release then number 1 key. Wait three seconds, and count the number of times the green light flashes. Write this number down in the TV, AV1 or AV2 code box found on pages 9 to 10.

5. Repeat step 4 four more times for the remaining digits; i.e., press number 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit, 4 for the fourth digit and 5 for the final digit.

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Universal Electronics 2481 Owners Manual

DirecTV® Universal

Remote Control

User’s Guide

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Key Charts

INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. On the back of the remote control, push down on the door (as shown), slide the battery cover off, and remove the used batteries.

2. Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries. Match their +and - marks to the + and - marks in the battery case, then insert them.

3. Slide the cover back on until battery door clicks into place.

CONTROLLING YOUR DIRECTV RECEIVER

Setting Up Your DIRECTV Remote

1. Locate the DIRECTV Receiver's brand and model number (on the back or bottom panel) and write it in the spaces below.

3. Power on the DIRECTV Receiver.

4. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position.

5. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys until the green light under the DIRECTV position flashes twice, then release both keys.

6. Using the number keys, enter the 5-digit code. If performed correctly, the green light under the DIRECTV position flashes twice.

7. Aim the remote at your DIRECTV Receiver and press the PWR key once. The DIRECTV Receiver should turnoff; if it does not, repeat steps 3 and 4, trying each code for your brand until you find the correct code.

8. For future reference, write down the working code for your DIRECTV Receiver in the blocks below:

Onscreen Remote Setup

CONTROLLING YOUR TV

1. Turn on the TV.

NOTE: Please read steps 2-5 completely before pro-

2. Locate the 5-digit code for your TV (See “Setup Codes for TVs” on page 17.).

3. Slide the MODE switch to the TV position.

4. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under the TV position flashes twice, then release both keys.

5. Using the number keys enter the 5-digit code for your brand of TV. If performed correctly, the green light under TV flashed twice.

6. Aim the remote at your TV and press the PWR key once. Your TV should turn off. If it does not turn off, repeat steps 3 and 4, trying each code for your brand until you find the correct code.

7. Slide the MODE switch to the DIRECTV position. Press TV POWER. Your TV should turn on.

8. For future reference, write down the working code for your TV in the blocks below:

SETTING UP THE TV INPUT KEY

1. Slide the MODE switch to the TV position.

2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys until the green light under the TV position flashes twice, then release both keys.

3. Using the number keys enter 9-6-0. (The green light under the TV position flashes twice.)

Deactivate the TV Input Select Key

CONTROLLING OTHER COMPONENTS

1. Turn on the component you wish to control (e.g. your DVD Player).

2. Locate the 5-digit code for your component. (See “Manufacturer’s Codes” starting on page 17).

3. Slide the MODE switch to the AV1 (or AV2) position.

4. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under AV1 (or AV2) flashes twice, then release both keys.

5. Using the NUMBER keys, enter the 5-digit code for the brand of component being set up. If performed correctly, the green light under the selected position flashes twice.

6. Aim the remote at your component and press the PWR key once. The component should turn off; if it does not, repeat steps 3 and 4, trying each code for your brand until you find the correct code.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to setup a new component under AV2 (or AV1).

8. For future reference write down the working code for the component(s) setup under AV1 and AV2 below:

SEARCHING FOR TV, AV1 OR AV2 CODES

1. Turn on the TV or component. Insert a tape or disk if applicable.

2. Slide the MODE switch to the TV, AV1 or AV2 position, as desired.

3. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under the selected switch position flashes twice, then release both keys.

5. Press PWR, or other functions (e.g. PLAY for VCR) you want to use.

6. Point the remote at the TV or component and press CHAN+. Repeatedly press CHAN+ until the TV or component turns off.

7. Use the CHAN- key to step back a code.

NOTE: If the light flashes 3 times before the TV or

Verifying the Codes

1. Slide the MODE switch to the appropriate position.

2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT keys at the same time until the green light under the selected switch position flashes twice, then release both keys.

3. Enter in 9-9-0. (The green light under the selected switch position flashes twice).

4. To view the first digit in the code, Press and release then number 1 key. Wait three seconds, and count the number of times the green light flashes. Write this number down in the TV, AV1 or AV2 code box found on pages 9 to 10.

5. Repeat step 4 four more times for the remaining digits; i.e., press number 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit, 4 for the fourth digit and 5 for the final digit.