Radio Shack Remote control Owner's Manual

Introduction
Thank you for buying a RadioShack Remote Control. You
can use your remote to replace a broken or lost remote or
combine the functions of two or more remotes.
This remote control operates the common features of most
(but not all) models and brands of IR (Infrared) controlled
video equipment. This remote may support functions that are
not available on your device. Some functions of your
particular device (such as menu functions) may not be
controlled by this remote. In such cases, use the original
remote control for your device.
Please use this manual to become familiar with your remote,
then install batteries and set up your remote for your
particular device and brand.

Battery Installation

1. Push down on the tab on the back of the remote and lift
off the cover.
2. Install 2 AA batteries (not included, available in your
local RadioShack store) into the battery compartment as
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked
inside.
3. Replace the cover.
When the remote's range decreases or it does not operate
properly, replace the batteries. You have 2 minutes to change
the batteries without losing codes you have programmed.
However, do not press any buttons until batteries are
installed. If buttons are pressed without batteries in the
remote, all codes will be lost.

Battery Saver

Your remote automatically times out if the buttons are
pressed more than 30 seconds. This will save your batteries
should your remote get stuck in a place (for example,
between sofa cushions) where the buttons remain pressed.
TV Volume/Mute Punch-Through
The TV Volume/Mute punch-through feature lets you control
the Volume and Mute function of your TV in any mode
programmed to be a VCR, DVD, Cable, or DBS device
without changing to TV mode.
Cat. No. 15-2135
TV/VCR Punch-Through
VCR Punch-through is only available in TV mode and any
mode programmed for Cable, the 6 VCR keys (Play, Pause,
Stop, Record, FF and Rewind) will punch-through to the
device programmed under VCR (in TV mode), or any mode
programmed for Cable.

Button functions

The remote powers on in TV mode.
Power Used to turn selected device on or off.
Setup See Page 3.
Last Goes to last channel viewed.
Vol+/- Used to adjust the volume level.
Mute Used to mute or restore the volume.
CH+/- Used to change to next higher (or lower) channel.
0-9 Used for channel number or numeric entries.
Enter Used to enter channel numbers for some devices.
A-B Operates as TV/Video, TV/VCR, etc., depending on
mode.
+100 Press first, then enter the number for channels
higher than 100.
Menu Used to view your devices menu screen.
Arrows Press Up, Down, Left, Right arrow keys to navigate
on-screen menus.
OK Used to select on-screen menu options.
Exit Used to exit or clear on-screen menus.
Guide Used to view the program guide.
Rew, Play, FF, Pause, Stop, Rec - VCR transport keys.
Note: Some buttons on the remote might have functions that
are labeled differently on the device you are controlling,
depending on the brand and model of your device. For
example, Last may be called RECALL or Previous Channel;
ENTER may be called DISPLAY. Also, this remote can only
operate features that exist on your device. For example, your
device must have Previous Channel capability for the Last
button to operate this feature.

Code Setup

The Setup button is used to set up the remote. You can set up
the remote using the code for your brand of device from the
code list, or search through the library of codes until you
find a code that works for your device.
1. 2.
You can store any kind of code under any mode (except TV). The Code Search method above assumes that you want to
For example, you can store a VCR code under the DBS key, store VCR codes under the VCR button, DVD codes under
or a DVD code under the VCR key, etc. However, you can DVD, etc. If you want to store a VCR code under DVD, first
only store TV codes under the TV key. follow the procedure for "Direct Code Entry" on page 3,
trying any DVD code from the code tables (that is, press
DVD in step 2, then enter any VCR code). Then follow the

Direct Code Entry

steps for Code Search above.
1. Press and hold the Setup button until the red indicator
Operation
stays on. Release the Setup button.
2. Press and release the desired mode button (TV, VCR,
etc.). The red indicator blinks, then stays lit. 1. Press the mode button for the desired device.
3. Enter the 3 digit code from the code list. 2. Aim the remote at the device.
Note: The red indicator turns off after a valid code entry 3. Press POWER to turn on the device.
and flashes for an invalid code. 4. Press other buttons to operate the features of your
4. With your device on, press Channel Up. If the device device.
responds, no further setup is required.
Note: If some buttons on your device do not operate, try Note: The REC button must be pressed twice to record from
one of the other codes for your brand. your VCR. For some brands of VCRs, you might need to
press the REC button once, then press it again for three
seconds.
TV/VCR and TV/DVD Combo units
For some TV/VCR and TV/DVD combo units, you might

Code Identification

need to set up two different buttons to control both parts of
the combo unit. (See "Direct Code Entry.") For example, set 1. Press and hold the Setup button until the red indicator
up a code under the TV button to control the TV part of the stays
combo unit AND a separate code for the VCR or DVD under lit. Release the Setup button.
any other button you choose.
2. Press and release the desired mode button (TV, VCR,
etc.). The red indicator blinks, then stays lit.

Programming with Code Search

3. Press and release the Setup button. The indicator light
blinks off.
4. To find the first digit for the code stored under the mode
1. Manually turn on the device (TV, VCR, etc.) to be
key you pressed in step 2, press each numeric key from
controlled.
0-9 in turn. When the indicator blinks off, the number
2. Press and hold the Setup button until the red indicator
you pressed is the first digit for the code you are
stays on. Release the Setup button.
searching for.
3. Press and release the desired mode button (TV, VCR,
5. Repeat step 4 to find the second and third digits.
etc.). The red indicator blinks, then stays lit.
(Indicator goes off when third digit is found).
4. Press the Channel Up button repeatedly (up to 300 times)
until the device to be controlled changes channels. If you
accidentally overshoot the desired code, press the Channel

Troubleshooting

Down button to backtrack through the library until the
device changes channels. Pressing Channel Up changes
the direction to forward again.
Remote does not operate your device.
5. Press and release the Enter button to set the code.
• Press the mode button of the device you want to control.
If the device does not have a Channel Up button, use Play
• Program the remote with a new code.
(VCR or DVD) or Power instead. If you go all the way
• Install new batteries. (You might have to reprogram your
through the code library without finding the correct code the
remote after installing new batteries.)
indicator blinks a few times then goes off.
• Remote may not be compatible with your device.
3.
Remote does not operate some features of your device.
• Program remote with a new code.
• Remote may not be able to operate all features of your
device or button names might be different than your
device.
Indicator light blinks after you program a device code.
• Remote did not accept the code.
• Try to program the code again or try a different code.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that
you stop using your remote.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
RadioShack may cause interference and void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
4. 5.
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 dealers.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO
EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-
TIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN
LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY
OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the
warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales
receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store.
RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law:
(a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts
and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar
design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and
products, and products on which a refund is made, become the
property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products
may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or
replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or
replacement of the product made after the expiration of the
warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or
attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or
abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper
installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence
of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those
provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c)
consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e)
transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product
removal, installation, setup service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Worth, TX 76102
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