Vizio VUR8 User Manual

VIZIO VUR8 Universal Remote User Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

1.1 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 3

1.1.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ............................................................................... 5

1.1.2 Remote Control Range................................................................................................................ 6

1.1.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ............................................................................ 6

1.1.4 Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control…………………………………………………………..7

1.2 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control ........................................................................... 7

1.2.1 Programming for VCR ................................................................................................................. 7

1.2.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box .......................................................................................... 7

1.2.3 Programming for DVD Player ...................................................................................................... 8

1.2.4 Searching for Device Codes……………………...…………………………………………..............8

1.2.5 Changing Volume Lock ……………………………………………………………………….……….8

2.0 Component Program Codes ....................................................................................... ………………..9

3.0 Teaching Remote Control ................................................................................................................. 18

3.1.1Teaching the Remote ................................................................................................................. 18

3.1.2 Clearing Memory ....................................................................................................................... 18

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1.1 VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTOL *

VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTOL *

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VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTOL *VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTOL *

The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four
different devices. The remote button functions are explained on the following pages.

Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates.

SET - This button starts all programming of the Remote Control.

POWER - Press this button to turn the device on from the Standby

mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode.

DVD - This button selects a programmed DVD player.

AUDIO - This button selects a programmed Audio

Receiver/Amp/Home Theatre System.

CABLE - This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box
or a satellite TV set-top box.

TV - This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to
operate the VIZIO HDTV.

1 thru 0 - Use these buttons to select a channel or enter a
password.

INPUT - This button allows the user to cycle through the inputs.

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The DASH button is for the DTV mode. When selecting a

digital channel directly use this button for the separation of main
and sub-channels. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected

by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2.

*NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices
(see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the remote). If the
remote is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the
remote to set the functions back to TV.

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MENU – Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.

INFO – This button displays the image and system information

display.

Use the NaVigation Wheel to operate the On-Screen
Display (OSD) after it has been activated by pressing
the MENU button.
Use the OK button to select your chosen option in
On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.

GUIDE – This button displays program information. Note: this

button is only functional for DTV.

EXIT – This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.

VOL (+ or -) – These buttons turn the volume up or down.

LAST – This button recalls the previously viewed channel.

MUTE – This button turns the sound on and off.

CH (+ or -) – These buttons change the channels up or down.

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A – When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has

been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same as

this button on your Cable Remote.

B – When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has

been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this

button on your Cable Remote.

C – When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has

been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this

button on your Cable Remote. If you have a Satellite Box and the code to
match your Satellite Box has been entered, this button will operate the
Satellite Box the same as this button on your Satellite Remote.

D – When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Satellite Box

has been entered, this button will operate the Satellite Box the same as

this button on your Satellite Remote.

TV – Press this button to select TV Tuner input. Repeated pressing of

this button will switch between TV and DTV inputs on Vizio models
which have dual tuners.

AV – Repeated pressing of this button will switch between AV1 and

AV2 inputs.

COMPONENT – Repeated pressing of this button will switch between

Component 1 and Component 2 inputs.

HDMI – Repeated pressing of this button will switch between HDMI 1

and HDMI 2 inputs. (and up to HDMI 3 and 4 on some models)

WIDE/RECORD – This button cycles through the available screen

formats. The options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. Note: in

RGB/PC and HDMI modes the options are 4:3 and 16:9. This button also

starts recording when using the remote to control your Cable/Satellite Box

or VCR.

SLEEP/PAUSE – This button allows the user to select the sleep options

by adjusting the timer in 30 minute increments up to 120 minutes. This

button also Pauses playback when using the remote to control your

Cable/Satellite Box DVR, VCR or DVD Player.

MTS/PLAY – This button will select the MTS options of Stereo, SAP or

Mono in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels, where

available, in DTV mode. This button also starts Playback when using the

remote to control your Cable/Satellite Box DVR, VCR or DVD Player.

CC/STOP – This button will select the Closed Caption mode. The options are OFF, CC1, CC2,

CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3 OR TEXT4. This button also Stops playback/recording when

using the remote to control your Cable/Satellite Box DVR, VCR or DVD Player.

MODE/PREV – This button will select the picture mode on your Vizio

HDTV. This button also skips to the previous chapter when using the
remote to control your Cable/Satellite Box DVR or DVD Player, or REW
when using the remote to control your VCR.

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FREEZE/REV – Press this button to “Freeze-Frame” the current screen. Press this button

again to display live video. This button also applies reverse play when using the remote to
control your Cable/Satellite Box DVR, VCR or DVD Player.

AUDIO/FF – Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to the sub-screen

while in PIP or POP mode (on models equipped with this function). This button also applies fast
play when using the remote to control your Cable/Satellite Box DVR, VCR or DVD Player.

SWAP/NEXT – While in PIP/POP mode (on models equipped with this function)., used to swap

the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen; This button also skips to the next chapter

when using the remote to control your Cable/Satellite Box DVR, or DVD Player or FF when

using the remote to control your VCR.

1.1.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control

Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control

Insertion of Batteries in the Remote ControlInsertion of Batteries in the Remote Control

Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the
batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover.

Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:

Only use the specified AA batteries.
Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in
cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to
personal injury.
Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking
or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal
injury.
Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and
regulations.
Keep the batteries away form children and pets.

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1.1.2 Remote Control Range

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Remote Control Range

Remote Control RangeRemote Control Range

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands.
Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window.
The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the
receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down.

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1.1.3 VIZIO Remote Control

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VIZIO Remote Control Precautions

VIZIO Remote ControlVIZIO Remote Control

Precautions

PrecautionsPrecautions

The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity.
If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at all, check the batteries. If the
batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries.
When not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries.
Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them into a fire.
Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it.
Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.

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