INTRODUCTION Introduction Your new Guide Remote* allows you to control your TV, VCR, cable/SAT/DSS converter, and DVD player, all in one easy to use remote control. The design includes the functions used most often to operate TV, VCR, Cable converters and Satellite receivers and DVD Players.
INTRODUCTION KEY LAYOUT Your Guide Remote* controls the four most used functions in your home entertainment center, the TV, VCR/PVR, Cable/SAT and DVD player. After the initial set up, the command keys will work similar to the keys on your original remote control.
INTRODUCTION BASIC KEY FUNCTIONS The following table details the list of all keys on the Guide Remote* and how they function. Use to program the remote to control your devices. Use to turn the backlight on or off. When the backlight key is pressed, the backlight will turn on for LIGHT 5 seconds.
INTRODUCTION MODE KEY FUNCTIONS The table below details the function of selected keys in the various modes. CBL/SAT GUIDE Guide Guide MENU Menu Menu INFO Display Information CH + Channel Up Channel Up CH - Channel Down Channel Down VOL + Volume Up Volume Up VOL -...
INTRODUCTION INSTALL BATTERIES The battery cover is located on the back of the remote. Pay close attention to the direction of the batteries. Align the poles (+ and -) as indicated in the battery compartment. Remove battery case cover to install the batteries in the remote control. Press firmly on the arrow on the back of the remote to remove the battery cover.
Remote Control REMOTE SETUP You can use the remote control’s device keys to control the following devices: TV (television), VCR (Video Cassette Recorder), CBL/SAT (Cable converter or Satellite/Digital Satellite System receiver) or DVD (Digital Video Device) Player. The default brands and codes preset in the remote are as follows: RCA TV (0200), RCA SAT receiver (0496), RCA VCR (0817) and...
Remote Control MANUAL CODE SEARCH If the Guide Remote* does not operate your device, when set up, you may not have entered the correct 4-digit code. You may manually search for codes in each device category to locate one that operates your brand of device. See page 26 for list of Manufacturer’s codes.
Remote Control VIEW DEVICE CODES To determine the 4-digit code for each device set up in your remote perform the following steps: VIEWING CODES 1. Press the desired device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD). The red light blinks one time. 2.
Remote Control PROGRAMMING MACROS The Guide Remote* has two hard keys for programming macros. Program each macro key to send one command containing up to 32 keystrokes. RECORDING MACRO Perform these steps to program macros. 1. Press any device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD). The red light blinks one time. 2.
Remote Control VOLUME LOCK Your remote’s Volume Lock is preset to ON, so the volume and mute keys only control the TV volume, no matter which device is selected. If your device (CBL, VCR or SAT) has volume keys, the remote will ignore them and control volume through your TV. If you want to control the volume of other devices through your TV, skip the next section.
Remote Control TURN ON VOLUME LOCK You can turn on or reset Volume Lock to control volume through your TV by performing the following steps: Note: If no device is set up in the selected mode, the remote will punch-through and attempt to find one.
Remote Control PRIORITY-PRESS Priority-Press gives you the ability to assign common functions to keys associated with your entertainment devices, regardless of which mode you are in, with the press of one key. Once set up, priority-press keys will only control the assigned device, regardless of the currently active mode.
Remote Control PRIORITY-PRESS KEY CLASS TABLE The table below details the classification of Priority-Press keys (See Page 14 for more information on Priority-Press). PRIORITY-PRESS KEY CLASSES Power Channel Volume Transport (VCR/DVD Keys) Menu (Navigation Keys) Priority-Press Key Class Table KEY LABEL POWER CH + CH -...
Remote Control TURN ON POWER KEY PRIORITY-PRESS The Power key class is the POWER key. To setup Power class key perform the following steps: Power Key Priority-Press Setup Press a device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD). The red light blinks one time.
Remote Control VOLUME KEY PRIORITY-PRESS The Volume class keys are VOL+, VOL- and MUTE. To set up volume class key perform the following steps: Volume Key Priority-Press Setup – TV 1. Press TV key. The red light blinks one time. 2.
Remote Control TURN ON MENU KEY PRIORITY-PRESS The Menu class keys are MENU, SELECT, GUIDE, INFO, EXIT and Navigation arrows. To setup and turn on menu class key to various devices perform the following steps: Menu Key Priority-Press Setup Press device key (TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or DVD). The red light blinks one time. Press P key.
Remote Control BACKLIGHT Press the LIGHT key to turn on the backlight. When the LIGHT key is pressed, the backlight is preset to stay on for 5 seconds. Each time any key is pressed, the 5 second timeout is reset. If no key is pressed for 5 seconds, the backlight will turn off.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS Minimum system requirements for software installation and use: A PC running Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / Internet Explorer 5.0 + , Netscape 4.0 + or AOL 5.0 + Browser Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 must be installed on your computer even if it is not your default browser, because RemoteLinker II uses resource files provided only with Internet Explorer.
Activating Guide ACTIVATING GUIDE Verify or establish an active connection to the Internet. You must be online to complete the activation process. Verify the connection or connect the RemoteLinker* cable to the remote and PC. An Activation page should appear. First-time Users (Only) Click on the “Register Me”...
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Activating Guide ACTIVATING GUIDE (CONTINUED) 3. Select Guide Lineup You may customize the Guide downloaded in your Guide Remote* in the SETTINGS section at the Web site. Some of the customization features are as follows: a. Week Day Guide – If you only watch TV Monday through Friday you may choose to select only a customized Week Day Guide.
Using the Guide DOWNLOAD TV LISTINGS You will see a message on your new Guide Remote* display screen indicating you can download or update the Guide Listings in you remote. Under these three conditions, you will see the Download New Data message on your remotes display screen.
Using the Guide USING GUIDE KEY Your Guide Remote*contains two types of TV Listings, Guide Listings and Program Details. It also contains an Information Screen. ACCESSING GUIDE SCREENS Press the GUIDE key once to access the program Title Screen. Press the GUIDE key a second time to the program Detail Screen. Press the GUIDE key a third time to go to the Information Screen.
Using the Guide TITLE SCREEN Personalize TV Listings of up to 7 days at the Web site and download them into your Guide Remote*. Below is an example of a typical screen you will see when scrolling through the TV Listings. Press the Left and Right Arrows to view the TV Listings in previous or next half-hour timeslot.
Manufacturers’ Codes MANUFACTURERS’ CODES The following lists tell you which 4-digit codes to enter to set up the Guide Remote™. Notes: The remote control might not have every command featured on your original remote controls. A key on the Guide Remote that has the same name may have a slightly different function.
Manufacturers’ Codes PVR CODES Brand Codes TIVO 0850 HUGHES / TIVO 0849 PHILLIPS / TIVO 0844 SONY / TIVO 0759, 0776 SONY SATELLITE/TIVO 0776 REPLAYTV 0782, 0807 PRIDYWAVE 0836 VIDEO ON DEMAND CODES Brand Codes SONY DIGITAL 0234 BELL SOUTH 0883 TIME WARNER 0225...
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING The Display is blank Make sure fresh batteries are properly installed. Devices do not respond to commands Make sure the remote is in the correct mode. The battery power may be too low. Replace all old batteries with new ones. The remote may not be pointed in the direction of the device.
FAQ’S FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why are the program titles and descriptions old in my remote? The Guide Remote* stores up to seven days of TV Listings. If you have not downloaded the listings in more than seven days expired program titles and listings will appear in your remote.
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FAQ’S How do I update my email address? On the Web site, log into the Members section. Click on Settings. In Settings, click on Change next to Login Information. Enter your new User Name (email address) and click Update. We will automatically send you an email at your new address. Go to your email and click on the link inside the email to finalize the change.
DECLARE THAT THE PRODUCT GUIDE REMOTE Model Number: 15-2130 is in conformance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warranty Limited Ninety-Day Warranty RadioShack warrants this product against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED...