FUNAI Catalyst 48 User Manual

Press PWR once to
turn on or off the
selected home enter-
tainment component.
CATALYST ™ 48
Press AUX, CBL, VCR,
UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
TV, SAT, CD, AMP, or
TNR once to select a
home entertainment
component to control.
Use the keypad (0 ~ 9)
to directly select
channels (for example,
09 or 31).
Press MUTE once to
turn sound off
or on.
Press ENTER once after
entering channel
numbers on some TV
models.
Use VOL + (or VOL -)
to raise (or lower) the
sound volume.
Use CH + (or CH -) to
select the next higher
(or lower) channel.
Press LAST once to
USER GUIDE recall the last channel
and to page back one
screen in the
main menu.
Press SLEEP to activate
INTRODUCTION
your TV's sleep timer.
Or if none is available,
The Catalyst™ 48 Universal Remote
press SLEEP to activate
Control, developed by Universal
the Catalyst 48's sleep
Electronics, Inc. for Funai, is the complete
timer for automatic
solution for all of your remote control
shut-off of your TV.
requirements. It is designed to operate
Each key press (up to
from four to eight devices with the
four) add 15 minutes
emphasis on features and functions of
to the sleep timer.
your dedicated component(s).
Press INPUT once to
The Catalyst 48 requires two (2) fresh
switch the input of the
AA alkaline batteries (not included)
chosen component.
and some easy programming to control
your devices. For best results, please Use GUIDE to display
read and perform all instructions listed the program guide.
here. Also, keep these instructions for
Use EXIT to exit out of
future reference.
the selected compo-
nent's menu or guide.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Use the cursor keys to
move the cursor in
Use the Key Charts to learn how the
the program guide and
Catalyst 48 functions.
menu screens.
Key Charts
Use SELECT to choose
options from your
The LED (red light)
selected component's
blinks to show that
menu or guide.
the remote control is
working and is Use INFO to display
sending signals. current channel and
program information.
Use SETUP for all
programming
Press MENU to access
sequences. the menu of your
chosen component.
Use the transport 4. Aim the Catalyst 48 at the component
keys to control and press PWR once. It should turn
your VCR, or CD or off. If it does not respond, repeat steps
DVD player. 2-3, trying each code for your brand
until you find one that works. If it still
Use these keys for
does not work, try searching for the
specific features on
code (see Searching For Your Code).
your dedicated
components. NOTE: If the device does not have a PWR
key, press PLAY.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each
component you want the Catalyst 48
INSTALLING BATTERIES
to control.
1. On the back of the Catalyst 48, push
the tab and lift off the battery cover.
PROGRAMMING
2. Obtain two (2) fully-charged AA
TV/VCR COMBO CONTROL
alkaline batteries. Match the + and –
marks on the batteries to the + and
Perform the following instructions to
– marks in the battery case, then
control a TV/VCR Combo:
insert the new batteries.
1. Turn on the TV/VCR Combo and
3. Press the battery cover back into
insert a video cassette.
place. The tab should click when the
NOTE: Please read steps 2-4 completely
cover is locked.
before proceeding. We recommend
4. Test the unit by pressing PWR and
highlighting or writing down the code
any mode key (e.g., AUX, CBL, VCR,
for the brand you wish to program
etc.). If the batteries are inserted cor-
before moving onto step 2.
rectly, the LED will blink once.
2. On the Catalyst 48, press VCR. Press
NOTE: When batteries need replacement,
and hold SETUP until the LED blinks
the Catalyst 48 will blink twice with every
twice, then release SETUP.
key press. Simply replace them and the
remote control will be restored to its full
3. Use the Setup Codes For TV/VCR
functionality, including favorite settings.
Combos (on the back side) to locate
the brand name and then enter the
first four-digit code for your compo-
PROGRAMMING
nent. If performed correctly, the LED
COMPONENT CONTROL
will blink twice.
NOTE: If the LED did not blink twice, then
The Catalyst 48 can control up to eight
repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering
different components. Perform the fol-
the same code again.
lowing instructions for each component
you want controlled:
4. Aim the Catalyst 48 at the component
and press PWR once. It should turn
NOTE: For TV/VCR Combo control, see the
off. If it does not respond, repeat steps
next section.
2-3, trying each code for your brand
1. Turn on a component (e.g.,VCR)
until you find one that works. If it still
and, if applicable, insert media,
does not work, try searching for the
(e.g., cassette or disc).
code (see Searching For Your Code).
NOTE: Please read steps 2-4 completely
NOTE: If the device does not have a PWR
before proceeding. We recommend
key, press PLAY.
highlighting or writing down the codes
5. If you've located a setup code that
and device you wish to program before
works, but it has a separate TV code,
moving onto step 2.
you'll also need to program it into the
2. On the Catalyst 48, press a component
Catalyst 48 to access volume control
key once (i.e., AUX, CBL, VCR, TV, SAT,
as follows:
CD, AMP, or TNR). Press and hold
a. Press TV once. The LED will
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
blink twice.
then release SETUP.
b. Enter the TV code for your
3. Use the Manufacturer's Codes (on the
TV/VCR Combo. If correct, the
back side) to locate the the type of
LED will blink twice.
component and brand name and
then enter the first four-digit code
If there is no separate TV code listed,
for your component. If performed
you will need to perform the follow-
correctly, the LED will blink twice.
ing steps to access volume control:
NOTE: If the LED did not blink twice, then
a. Press and hold SETUP until the
repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering
LED blinks twice, then release
the same code again.
SETUP.
b. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 . The LED will
blink twice.
c. Press VCR once. The LED will
blink twice.
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS
If your device does not respond to the The Catalyst 48 can be set up to control a
Catalyst 48 after trying all codes listed second TV or VCR, or any combination of
for your brand, or if your brand is not eight home entertainment components.
listed at all, try searching for your code.
For example, to have the Catalyst 48 con-
For example, to search for a code for
trol a TV, a Cable Converter, and two
your TV:
VCRs, you will need to re-assign the
1. On the Catalyst 48, press TV once. unused AUX key to operate the second
VCR as follows:
2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED
blinks twice, then release SETUP. 1. On the Catalyst 48, press and hold
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
3. Enter 9 - 9 - 1. The LED will
then release SETUP.
blink twice.
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 2. The LED will
4. Aim the remote control at the the
blink twice.
TV and slowly alternate between
pressing PWR and TV. Stop when the 3. Press VCR once, then press AUX once.
TV turns off.
4. The AUX key is now ready to be pro-
NOTE: In the search mode, the grammed for your second VCR. See
Catalyst 48 will send IR codes from its Programming Component Control.
library to the selected device, starting
To re-assign other device keys, repeat
with the most popular code first.
steps 1 through 4 by substituting the key
5. Press SETUP once to lock in the code. sequence from the below chart for the
most popular components:
6. To search for the codes of your other
components, repeat steps 1 through To Re-Assign Key
5, but substitute the appropriate key
Sequence Perform
(i.e., AUX, CBL, VCR, SAT, CD, AMP, or
TV as 2nd VCR key: SETUP - 9 - 9
TNR) for the (Auxiliary,VCR, Cable,
- 2 - VCR - TV
Satellite, CD, Amplifier, or Tuner)
component you are searching for.
TV as 2nd CBL key: SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - CBL - TV
CHECKING THE CODES TV as 2nd AUX key: SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - AUX - TV
If you have set up the Catalyst 48 using
TV as 2nd TNR key: SETUP - 9 - 9
the Searching For Your Code procedure,
- 2 - TNR - TV
you may need to find out which four-
digit code is operating your equipment:
TV as 2nd AMP key: SETUP - 9 - 9
For example, to find out which code is - 2 - AMP - TV
operating your TV:
TV as 2nd CD key: SETUP - 9 - 9
1. On the Catalyst 48, press TV once.
- 2 - CD - TV
2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED
TV as 2nd SAT key: SETUP - 9 - 9
blinks twice, then release SETUP.
- 2 - SAT - TV
3. Enter 9 - 9 - 0. The LED will
TV back to TV: SETUP - 9 - 9
blink twice.
- 2 - TV - TV
4. To view the code for the first digit,
VCR as 2nd TV key: SETUP - 9 - 9
press 1 once.Wait 3 seconds, count
- 2 - TV - VCR
the LED blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3)
and write down the number.
VCR as 2nd CBL key: SETUP - 9 - 9
NOTE: If a code digit is "0", the LED
- 2 - CBL - VCR
will not blink.
VCR as 2nd AUX key: SETUP - 9 - 9
5. Repeat step 4 three more times for
- 2 - AUX - VCR
remaining digits. Use 2 for the sec-
VCR as 2nd TNR key: SETUP - 9 - 9
ond digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4
- 2 - TNR - VCR
for the fourth digit.
6. To check for the codes of your other
VCR as 2nd AMP key: SETUP - 9 - 9
components, repeat steps 1 through
- 2 - AMP - VCR
5, but substitute the appropriate key
VCR as 2nd CD key: SETUP - 9 - 9
(i.e., AUX, CBL, VCR, SAT, CD, AMP, or
- 2 - CD - VCR
TNR) component you are checking.
As before, write down each four-
VCR as 2nd SAT key: SETUP - 9 - 9
digit code.
- 2 - SAT - VCR
VCR back to VCR: SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - VCR - VCR
AUX as 2nd TV key: SETUP - 9 - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING
- 2 - TV- AUX
PROBLEM: LED does not blink when
AUX as 2nd VCR key: SETUP - 9 - 9
you press a key.
- 2 - VCR - AUX
SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with
AUX as 2nd CBL key: SETUP - 9 - 9
two (2) new AA alkaline
- 2 - CBL - AUX
batteries.
AUX as 2nd TNR key: SETUP - 9 - 9 PROBLEM: LED blinks when you
- 2 - TNR - AUX press a key, but home
entertainment component
AUX as 2nd AMP key: SETUP - 9 - 9
does not respond.
- 2 - AMP - AUX
SOLUTION: Make sure the Catalyst 48
AUX as 2nd CD key: SETUP - 9 - 9
is aimed at your home
- 2 - CD - AUX
entertainment component
and is not farther than
AUX as 2nd SAT key: SETUP - 9 - 9
15 feet away.
- 2 - SAT - AUX
PROBLEM: Catalyst 48 does not con-
AUX back to AUX: SETUP - 9 - 9
trol home entertainment
- 2 - AUX - AUX
components or commands
are not working properly.
When a re-assignment is done, the LED
will blink twice to confirm your choice. SOLUTION: Try all listed codes for the
At that time, you will need to program the component brands being
Catalyst 48 to control the new component set up. Make sure they
(see Programming Component Control). can be operated with an
infrared remote control.
PROBLEM: TV/VCR combo does not
CHANGING VOLUME LOCK
respond properly.
The Catalyst 48 is set to control volume
SOLUTION: Use the VCR codes for
of a component through your TV while
your brand. Some combo
in the TV,VCR, Cable, or Satellite mode.
units may require both a
However, in an Audio mode (i.e., TNR,
TV code and a VCR code
AMP, or CD), you have separate control of
for full operation.
your audio component's volume.
PROBLEM: No volume on a 2nd TV.
If your TV is not remote controllable, or
SOLUTION: Follow instructions in
if you want volume to be controlled by a
Changing Volume Lock.
different component, you can change the
Volume Lock setting to control a volume
PROBLEM: CH+ , CH- , and LAST do
through a non-associated mode (e.g.,
not work for your RCA TV.
through the cable in the TV mode).
SOLUTION: Due to RCA design (1983-
To change Volume Lock to the 1987), only the original
remote control will oper-
another mode:
ate these functions.
1. On the Catalyst 48, press and hold
PROBLEM: Changing channels does
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
not work properly.
then release SETUP.
SOLUTION: If original remote control
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 and then press any
required pressing ENTER
mode key once (except TV). The LED
to change channels, press
will blink twice.
ENTER on the Catalyst 48
3. Now, whenever you press VOL +,
after entering the
VOL –, or MUTE, volume will be con-
channel number.
trolled by your mode choice.
PROBLEM: Tried "Search Method"
To change Volume Lock back to the
and still could not find a
TV mode: working code.
SOLUTION: Try the "Search Method"
1. On the Catalyst 48, press and hold
again after clearing out
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
then release SETUP. the device key as follows:
Press and hold SETUP
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 and then press TV.
until the red light blinks
The LED will blink twice.
twice, then release. Next
enter 9 - 9 - 2. Then press
3. Now, whenever you press VOL +,
VOL –, or MUTE on the Catalyst 48, and release the device key
volume will be controlled by your TV. to be cleared twice.
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