Universal Remote Control Mercury-II User Manual

Universal Remote Control

USER’S MANUAL

4-in-1 Remote: Mercury-II

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█ General Description

The Mercury II universal remote supports a total of 47 regular transmitting keys. Page

Up/Down keys are counted as 2 keys. The POWER key is backlit with an LED key, which gives
visual feedback to the user and provides a means to access the programming features of the
remote. In addition, there are 4 device keys (TV, VCR, DVD and STB). The remote is primarily
used for controlling the Fortec Star Mercury II FTA receiver, but it can alsocontrol most of the
popular brands of TVs, VCRs, DVDs, and STBs being used in North America as per the codes
listed on the code list at the end of this document.

Due to the growing number of device models available, this remote may not work for all models.

█ Basic Remote Operation

The LED backlit POWER key, located at the top left remote control indicates transmission of an IR

signal has occurred. In addition, the LED key provides feedback when the remote is in a programming
mode and as a key to be pressed to enter the various programming modes.

This remote communicates using Infrared (IR) Transmission. IR transmission is accomplished with an IR
LED on the top end of the unit.

Battery Installation

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Two AAA batteries power the remote, which are included with the remote.

After installing the batteries, the LED in the power button will flash when any key is pressed

█ Programming Your Remote Control

There are three (3) ways to program your remote control:

1) Manual Programming

2) Code Search Programming

3) Auto Scan Programming

1. Manual Programming

To program your Mercury II 4-in-1 remote control manually, follow the

steps below:

a. Turn on the device to be operated (TV, VCR, DVD, or STB).

b. Press and hold both the corresponding device key (TV, VCR, DVD, or STB)

and the OK key at the same time for about 3 seconds until the LED stays on.

c. While the LED is on, point the remote at your device and enter the three-digit
code number from the brand list one after another using the numeric keys on the
remote until your device (TV, VCR, DVD or STB) turns off.

d. If your device turns off, press and release the POWER key on the remote

one more time to ensure your device responds to the remote.

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e. Then, press and release the device key (TV, VCR, DVD or STB) again.

The LED lamp will blink three (3) times. This will indicate the remote is
correctly set for that device. It will also take the remote out of the programming mode.

f. Test the other buttons (especially numeric keys) to see if the remote operates all
the functions of your device. If it does, you're finished. If it does not,
repeat steps a. – e. until you find the correct code for your device.

*Note:
. During programming, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds of the previous keystrokes, the remote
will exit the programming mode.

2. Code Search Programming

To program your remote using Code Search Programming, follow the steps below:

a. Turn on the device to be operated (TV, VCR, DVD, or STB).

b. Press and hold the device key to be operated (TV, VCR, DVD, or STB) and the OK key at the

same time and hold both for about 3 seconds until the LED stays on.

c. Point the remote at your device, then press and release the CH+ [or CH-] key to increase [or

decrease] the code number by one digit. Continue pressing and releasing the CH+ [or CH-] key

until the equipment turns off. You may need to do this for several minutes while the remote
searches for the correct code.

d. When the device turns off, press and release the POWER button to ensure your device responds

to the remote.

e. Then, press and release the device key (TV, VCR, DVD or STB) one more time. The LED will

blinks three (3) times. This will indicate the remote is correctly set for that device. It will also
take the remote out of the programming mode.

g. Test the other buttons (especially numeric keys) to see if the remote operates all of the
functions of your device. If it does, you're finished. If it does not, repeats steps a. – e. until you
find the correct code for your device.

*Note:
During programming, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds of the previous keystrokes, the remote
will exit the programming mode.

3.Auto Scan Programming

To program your remote using Auto Scan Programming, follow the steps below:

a. Turn on your device (TV, VCR, DVD, or STB).

b. Press and hold the device key to be operated (TV, VCR, DVD, or STB) and the OK key at

the same time and hold for about 3 seconds until the LED stays on.

c. Point the remote at your device, then press and release the PLAY button. The remote will start to

scan the codes one by one. Wait until your device turns off. You may need to wait for several
minutes until the remote finds the correct code. [If the remote completely scans all the codes for
the corresponding device, the LED will stay on.

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