User manual RADIOSHACK 3-IN-1 POCKET REMOTE CONTROL

[. . . ] 15-1930 OWNER'S MANUAL 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control Please read before using this equipment. Need help?Call 1-888-533-7135 1 15-1930. fm Page 2 Monday, July 19, 1999 1:09 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control can replace up to three infrared remote controls. Unlike some universal remote controls, your remote control is preprogrammed with the most commonly used commands and does not have to learn its commands from the original remote controls. All you have to do is tell it which TV, VCR, or cable converter's remote controls you want to replace (by entering 4-digit codes). [. . . ] Note: The punch-through feature might not work if the last two devices you selected have the same (or similar) features. For example, most TVs and some cable converters have channel select keys on their remote controls. Need help?Call 1-888-533-7135 8 15-1930. fm Page 9 Monday, July 19, 1999 1:09 PM Turning Punch-Through Off/On If your cable box or VCR has a volume control, you might want to turn off punch-through so you can use the cable box's or VCR's volume control to control the sound. To turn off punch-through, hold down P until the red light blinks twice, then press CH , CH , and VOL . If you want to control the volume through your cable box, press CBL before using the volume control. If you want to control the volume through your VCR, press VCR before using the volume control. To turn punch-through back on, hold down P until the red light blinks twice, then press CH , CH , and VOL . Need help?Call 1-888-533-7135 9 15-1930. fm Page 10 Monday, July 19, 1999 1:09 PM IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS MANUAL CODE SEARCH If the 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control does not operate your remote-controlled devices when you first set it up, you might have to manually find the correct code for your devices. You can try all the codes listed in "Manufacturers' Codes" on Page 12 for the brand of your device, or you can follow these steps to search the remote control's entire library. Hold down P until the red light blinks twice, then press CH three times. Repeatedly press PWR then the device key for the device until it responds to the command. When the device responds to the command, press P within 5 seconds to save the code. Note: If you do not press P within 5 seconds, the remote control does not save the code. · Because the remote control's library has so many codes, this procedure can take several minutes. · If your device turns off during the search, but does not operate after you lock in the code, begin the search again, pausing longer between key presses. Call 1-888-533-7135 10 15-1930. fm Page 11 Monday, July 19, 1999 1:09 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If the remote control stops working after you have successfully tested the control for each device, or if you are unable to get the remote control to work at all, check these things: · Be sure you press the device key for the device you want to control before you press any other key. · Confirm that your remote control devices are working properly by using the original remote control or the manual controls. · If some keys do not function for your device, you might be able to find a better device code. Need help?Call 1-888-533-7135 11 15-1930. fm Page 12 Monday, July 19, 1999 1:09 PM MANUFACTURERS' CODES The following list tells you which 4-digit codes to enter to set up the remote control. Notes: · The remote control might not have every command of your original remote controls. · Use the supplied label to record the manufacturers' codes for your remote-controlled devices. · A key on the remote control that has the same name as a key on your original remote control might have a slightly different function. RadioShack Cat. [. . . ] The following suggestions will help you care for your remote control so you can enjoy it for years. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the remote control to work improperly. Use and store the remote control only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts. [. . . ]