15-1925.fm Page 1 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM OWNER’S MANUAL Remote Control Please read before using this equipment. SET UP Plug'n AUX 1 AUX 2 TV/VCR Power SCAN ENTER LAST PROG SLEEP DISPLAY MUTE AUDIO SEQ RECORD VIDEO SEQ...
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15-1925.fm Page 2 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control comes with an RF command console that allows you to send commands to most IR (infrared)-con- trolled devices from any room in your home, up to 100 feet away.
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15-1925.fm Page 3 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Channel Scan — lets you scan through all the available channels on your TV, VCR, or cable box, stopping at each one for about 3 seconds. Favorite Channel Scan — lets you set up the re- mote to scan through a list of up to 10 channels you select.
15-1925.fm Page 4 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM CONTENTS How the System Works ... 5 Preparation ... 7 Installing Batteries ... 7 Setting Up the 6 In 1’s RF Command Console .. 8 Lighting the Keys ... 8 Setting Up Your Remote Control ... 9 Using Two or More Similar Devices ...
15-1925.fm Page 5 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS Your RadioShack 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control was designed with the functions used most often to operate TV, VCR, cable converter, CD player, satellite receiver, and audio equipment.
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15-1925.fm Page 6 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Function AUDIO SEQ, VIDEO These keys are for special sequences that you set up. SURROUND, SHIFT These keys are for controlling your Surround Sound system and other similar devices. RECORD, PAUSE,...
15-1925.fm Page 7 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES You need four AAA batteries to power your re- mote control. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555. 1.Press compartment tab and lift off the cover.
15-1925.fm Page 8 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM SETTING UP THE 6 IN 1’S RF COMMAND CONSOLE After you install batteries in the 6 in 1, just plug the RF command console’s power cord into any stan- dard AC outlet in the same room as your IR re- mote-controlled devices (TV, VCR, cable box, and so on) and fully extended its antenna.
15-1925.fm Page 9 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 26 and write down the codes for your original remote controls. Note: Some manufacturers have several possible codes listed. Try each until you find the correct code.
15-1925.fm Page 10 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Note: The punch-through feature (see “Punch- Through” on Page 16) is automatically turned on for the TV’s volume and mute controls. This means that when you select cable, for example, and press one of the volume keys or the mute key, the remote sends that function to the televi- sion instead of the cable converter.
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15-1925.fm Page 11 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Normally, you program each key for one of its list- ed devices. However, if you have two or more of the same type of device (two TVs, two VCRs, and so on) you can convert any unused key (...
15-1925.fm Page 12 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM OPERATION 1. Press the device key for the device you want to operate, then point the 6 in 1 at the device and press for some cable con- CH s verters) to turn the device on.
15-1925.fm Page 13 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 2. Aim the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control at the device and press . The 6 in 1 scans SCAN through the channels. Note: The 6 in 1 must be pointed at the device the entire time you are using the Channel Scan feature.
15-1925.fm Page 14 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Note: If your device requires the use of an ENTER key to change channels, you must press instead of ENTER SET UP channel you enter into the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control’s memory.
15-1925.fm Page 15 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM COMMAND SEQUENCES You can set up your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control to issue a set of up to 15 commands at the press of a key. Any sequence of commands you regu- larly perform can be reduced to a single key press.
15-1925.fm Page 16 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 3. Press and release , then hold down SET UP until the red light blinks twice. This SET UP means that your sequence is erased. PUNCH-THROUGH Using Punch-Through The punch-through feature lets you alternately control two different devices without pressing the device selection keys for each one.
15-1925.fm Page 17 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Follow these steps to turn off punch-through. 1. Press the device key ( device you want to use to control the volume, for example. Then press SET UP light blinks twice.
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15-1925.fm Page 18 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Follow these steps to control Plug ’n Power mod- ules. 1. Position the IR command console within the RF command console’s line of sight. Note: For the best operation, position the controllers at least 2 feet apart.
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15-1925.fm Page 19 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 8. To brighten or dim lights connected to lamp and appliance modules, press the digit key for the module you want to control. Then hold down on the remote control (or BRIGHT or DIM on the IR command con- sole).
15-1925.fm Page 20 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS MANUAL CODE SEARCH If the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control does not oper- ate your remote-controlled devices when you first set it up, you might have to find the correct code for your devices.
15-1925.fm Page 21 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM If necessary, repeat these steps for each device. Determining the 3-Digit Code After you set up your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control using the manual code search, you can find which 3-digit code the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control is set to by following these steps.
15-1925.fm Page 22 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If the 6 in 1 IR/RF 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: •...
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15-1925.fm Page 23 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM To upgrade your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control, simply follow these steps: 1. Write down the brand names, model num- bers, RadioShack Cat. No. (if applicable) and manufacture dates for each type of device (TV, VCR, cable box, etc.) that you...
15-1925.fm Page 24 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Notes: • You must hold the earpiece of your tele- phone over the receiver of your remote control as shown above. If you do not, the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control might not be able to properly receive the information coming through the telephone.
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15-1925.fm Page 25 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 3. Continue pressing the number keys ( and so on) until your TV responds. Note: You can search up to 11 codes for each device (TV, VCR, and so on) if 11 codes were loaded.
15-1925.fm Page 26 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM MANUFACTURERS’ CODES The following list tells you which 3-digit codes to enter to set up the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control. Notes: • The 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control will not always be able to reproduce every command of your original remote control.
15-1925.fm Page 43 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) TV/VCR Combinations Note: These codes are accessed through the VCR device key. You might also need to use a TV code to control volume. Daewoo Emerson 002, 294, 479...
15-1925.fm Page 50 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM FCC CAUTION This equipment generates and uses radio fre- quency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interfer- ence to radio and television reception. It has been...
15-1925.fm Page 51 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control system is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your system so you can enjoy it for years.
15-1925.fm Page 52 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM SPECIFICATIONS Remote Power...4 AAA Batteries RF Command Console Power... 120 Volts AC Remote to RF Command Console Range...100 Feet (304.8 m) RF Command Console to Device Range...25 Feet (7.62 m) ±30 Remote Dimensions (HWD) ...
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15-1925.fm Page 53 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM NOTES Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044...
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15-1925.fm Page 54 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044...
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15-1925.fm Page 55 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044...
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15-1925.fm Page 56 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack 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 deal- ers.