Radio Shack 15-1925 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack 15-1925 Owner's Manual

6 in 1 ir/rf remote control

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15-1925.fm Page 1 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM
Please read before using this equipment.
SET UP
CD
VCR
AUX 1
AUX 2
1
2
4
5
7
8
0
ENTER
PROG
SLEEP
AUDIO SEQ
SURROUND
LEFT
REW
Cat. No. 15-1925
OWNER'S MANUAL
6 in 1 IR/RF

Remote Control

All Lts
On
PWR
CBL
TV
Plug'n
TV/VCR
Power
On
CH
3
CH
6
Off
SCAN
9
Brt
VOL
LAST
VOL
Dim
DISPLAY
MUTE
All
Off
RECORD
VIDEO SEQ
PAUSE
SHIFT
FRONT
PLAY
RIGHT
FF
STOP
REAR

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  • Page 1: Remote Control

    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...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 5: How The System Works

    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.
  • Page 6 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,...
  • Page 7: Preparation

    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.
  • Page 8: Setting Up The 6 In 1'S Rf Command Console

    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.
  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 10: Using Two Or More Similar Devices

    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.
  • Page 11 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 (...
  • Page 12: Operation

    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.
  • Page 13: Favorite Channel Scan

    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.
  • Page 14: Using Favorite Channel Scan

    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.
  • Page 15: Command Sequences

    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.
  • Page 16: Punch-Through

    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.
  • Page 17: Using The Sleep Timer

    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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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).
  • Page 20: If You Have Problems

    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.
  • Page 21: Determining The 3-Digit Code

    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.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    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: •...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24: Fast Search

    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.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26: Manufacturers' Codes

    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.
  • Page 27: Audio Amp/Tuners

    15-1925.fm Page 27 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) AUDIO AMPLIFIERS (Continued) Optimus Philips Pioneer 300, 257 Pioneer Unified Realistic Sansui Shure Sony Soundesign 078, 211 Technics 308, 372, 374 Yamaha 143, 354 AUDIO AMP/TUNERS Adcom 002, 304, 319...
  • Page 28 15-1925.fm Page 28 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) AUDIO AMP/TUNERS (Continued) Modulaire Nakamichi 075, 347 Nikko 215, 322, 407 Onkyo 100, 119, 135, 144, Optimus Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 RadioShack Cat. No. 13-1242 13-1246 13-1248 13-1249 13-1250...
  • Page 29: Audio Cassette

    15-1925.fm Page 29 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) AUDIO AMP/TUNERS (Continued) Panasonic 039, 389 Penney 195, 449 Philips Pioneer Unified 014, 080, 150 Proton 026, 047 Quasar RCA Unified 054, 360 Realistic Scott 105, 163, 322, 418,...
  • Page 30 15-1925.fm Page 30 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) AUDIO CASSETTE (Continued) Fisher Garrard 300, 439 Harman Kardon Kenwood 070, 071, 092 Kyocera Luxman Unified 091, 095 Magnavox Marantz Nakamichi Onkyo Unified 100, 136 Optimus 188, 189 027, 220...
  • Page 31: Cable Converters

    15-1925.fm Page 31 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) CABLE CONVERTERS 011, 014, 007, 013, 017, 003, 001 Antronix Archer Cable Star Century Citizen 153, 315 Comtronics Eagle 060, 040 Contec Eastern GC Electronics 056, 207 233, 232...
  • Page 32: Cd Players

    15-1925.fm Page 32 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) CABLE CONVERTERS (Continued) Realistic Regal 279, 020, 059, 273 Regency Rembrandt SL Marx Samsung 144, 040 Scientific Atlanta 008, 277, 017, 006, Signal Signature SL Marx Sprucer 021, 307...
  • Page 33 15-1925.fm Page 33 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) CD PLAYERS (Continued) Capetronic Carrera 194, 394 Carver 157, 179, 437 Casio Clarinette Crown Curtis Mathes Denon 003, 034, 358 Emerson 155, 305, 164, 469 Fisher 048, 342, 174, 179,...
  • Page 34 15-1925.fm Page 34 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) CD PLAYERS (Continued) Nakamichi 097, 147 Nikko 170, 174, 164 Onkyo 102, 101, 138 Optimus Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 RadioShack Cat. No. 13-1248 13-1251 13-1258 13-1259 13-1261 13-1268 13-1270...
  • Page 35 15-1925.fm Page 35 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) CD PLAYERS (Continued) Optimus Panasonic 029, 388 Penney Philips 157, 274 Pioneer 096, 244, 032, 468 Proton 157, 152 Quasar 053, 179, 155, 305 Realistic Rotel 157, 420 Sansui...
  • Page 36: Home Automation

    15-1925.fm Page 36 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) CD PLAYERS (Continued) Sylvania 157, 225 Symphonic TEAC 016, 045, 153, 174, 420, 393,180, 183 Technics Techwood Toshiba Vector Research 394, 417, 194,109 Victor Wards Yamaha 036, 170, 187...
  • Page 37: Miscellaneous Audio

    15-1925.fm Page 37 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) LASER DISC PLAYERS (Continued) Sharp Sony 193, 201 Yamaha MISCELLANEOUS AUDIO Aiwa 010, 159, 404 AudioSource Carver Denon Fisher Harman Kardon Jerrold Luxman Mitsubishi Pioneer 089, 248 Proton 056, 248...
  • Page 38: Televisions

    15-1925.fm Page 38 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) SATELLITE RECEIVERS (Continued) Echostar 148, 159, 269 Fujitsu 186, 236 General Instruments 071, 038, 050 Hytek Janeil Jerrold Kenwood Luxor Macom 050, 018, 061 Memorex 218, 269 Norsat 004, 165...
  • Page 39 15-1925.fm Page 39 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) TELEVISIONS (Continued) Candle 046, 186, 030, 056 Capehart Carver Citizen 030, 046, 060, 056, 092, 039, 280, 186 Concerto Contec 158, 157, 185, 180 Craig 180, 161 Crown 039, 180...
  • Page 40 15-1925.fm Page 40 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) TELEVISIONS (Continued) Kloss 078, 046, 024 185, 039, 180, 217, Logik Luxman 047, 154, 156, 148, Magnavox 054, 096, 187, 186, 030, 028, 024, 020, Marantz 054, 030 Matsui...
  • Page 41 15-1925.fm Page 41 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) TELEVISIONS (Continued) Philco 054, 030, 019, 020, 024, 028, 186, 187, Philips Pioneer 166, 038 Portland 019, 039, 092 Proscan Proton 052, 031, 178 Pulsar Quasar 055, 051, 219...
  • Page 42 15-1925.fm Page 42 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) TELEVISIONS (Continued) Scott 236, 179, 180 Sears 148, 047, 154, 158, 178, 146, 159, 056, 179, 149 Sharp 093, 165, 153, 039, Signature Sony 000, 011, 111, 080, Soundesign...
  • Page 43: Tv/Vcr Combinations

    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...
  • Page 44 15-1925.fm Page 44 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) VCRs (Continued) Canon 035, 167 Capehart Carver 081, 110 Craig 240, 047, 271 Curtis Mathes 035, 060 Daewoo 020, 278, 017, 087, Daytron Dynatech Emerson 184, 278, 068, 211,...
  • Page 45 15-1925.fm Page 45 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) VCRs (Continued) Memorex 046, 104 046, 104 043, 242, 061, 075, 000, 240 Minolta 042, 105 Mitsubishi 043, 242, 061, 075, 000, 240 Multitech 000, 072 038, 041, 067, 008,...
  • Page 46 15-1925.fm Page 46 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) VCRs (Continued) Optimus 162, 454 162, 454 162, 454 162, 454 Optonica 048, 062 Panasonic 081, 110, 035, 077, Penney 240, 038, 035, 040, 042, 037 Pentax 042, 105, 065...
  • Page 47 15-1925.fm Page 47 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) VCRs (Continued) Quartz 046, 155 Quasar 035, 077, 081, 110 060, 202, 035, 077, 065, 042,105, 149 RadioShack 000, 325 Realistic Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 RadioShack Cat. No. 16-415...
  • Page 48 15-1925.fm Page 48 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) VCRs (Continued) Realistic Richo 034, 253 Samsung 240, 051, 053, 045 Sansui 041, 105, 082, 067, 008, 241 Sanyo 104, 046, 054, 066, 268, 240, 047 Scott 121, 184, 212, 210,...
  • Page 49: Video Accessories

    15-1925.fm Page 49 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Manufacturer Code(s) VCRs (Continued) Zenith 039, 033, 034, 032 VIDEO ACCESSORIES Channel Master Jebsee Rabbit RadioShack Superguide Telecaption Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 RadioShack Cat. No. 15-1957...
  • Page 50: Fcc Caution

    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...
  • Page 51: Care And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    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) ...
  • Page 53 15-1925.fm Page 53 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM NOTES Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044...
  • Page 54 15-1925.fm Page 54 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044...
  • Page 55 15-1925.fm Page 55 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044...
  • Page 56 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.

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