INTRODUCTION The One For All A/V LCD 8-Device With Learning Universal Remote Control (URC-8910) is our latest high-performance universal remote control. It is designed to operate up to eight home entertain- ment devices, including TV, video, and audio components. Moreover,...
NOTE: When a battery icon appears in the display (see page 7, Key Charts, LCD), the batteries are low. Simply replace them and the URC-8910 remote control will be restored to full functionality, complete with your favorite settings.
SETTING THE CLOCK On the URC-8910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the default device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: Default values for device, its code, and time are shown above.Your remote control settings may be different.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Use the illustration below to locate features on the URC-8910 remote control and then study the Key Charts (on the next three pages) to learn how they function.
Key Charts The LED (red light) blinks to show that the remote control is working and sending signals. The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) provides 15 alphanumeric charac- ters that display status messages during remote control operation and programming.Also, one or more icons appear in the LCD to indicate the following conditions: Morning or Afternoon Time...
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Key Charts (continued) Use EXIT to exit from your selected device’s guide or menu. Use INFO to display the current channel and program information. Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower) the audio volume. Press MUTE once to turn the audio off or on.
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Use the transport keys to control your VCR,DVD or CD player,or VOD (Video On Demand) if available on your cable or satellite service. To record a VCR program, press REC twice. Use SLEEP to activate your device’s sleep timer (not available for all devices). After programming, press M1 ~ M3 once to run a desired macro (see Using Macros on page 34).
PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL The URC-8910 remote control is preprogrammed at the factory to operate an RCA TV and VCR, a Motorola (GI) cable converter, an RCA satellite receiver, a Pioneer CD player, a Toshiba DVD player, a Pioneer audio receiver/ amplifier, and a One For All home automation device.
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[EXIT SETUP] message as the URC-8910 remote control returns to normal operation. To verify the code works, aim the URC-8910 remote control at the desired device, press its device key once and then press POWER once. The device should turn off.
Highlight or write down the codes and device you wish to program before starting step 2. On the URC-8910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the cur- rent device and time to [CODE SET].
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Press EXIT to exit the programming mode.You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the URC-8910 remote control returns to normal operation. To verify the code works, aim the URC-8910 remote control at the desired device, press VCR once and then press POWER once. The TV/VCR Combo should turn off.
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE If your device does not respond to the URC-8910 remote control after trying all codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed at all, try manually searching for your code. For example, to manually search for a code for your TV: Turn on the TV.
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If the device (e.g., TV) turned off, skip to the next step. If it did not turn off, aim the URC-8910 remote control at the device (e.g., TV) and press the once to advance the manual search to the next code (e.g., TV and 0054).Again you will see the LED (red...
NOTE: Please have your original remote controls handy before programming learning. Be sure to press each key within 5 seconds of the previous entry. If not, the URC-8910 remote control will exit the programming mode. Programming A Learning Key On the URC-8910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the cur- rent device and time to [CODE SET].
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[EXIT SETUP] message as the remote control returns to normal operation. To test a learned feature, aim the URC-8910 remote control at the desired device and press its device key once (e.g., TV, where the learning mode was assigned).
1 (on page 29). Deleting A Function From A Learning Key On the URC-8910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the cur- rent device and time to [CODE SET].
USING VOLUME LOCK In its default (unlocked) state, the URC-8910 remote control allows each device to control its own volume only in its own mode (e.g., TV volume in the TV mode, VCR volume in VCR mode, etc.). However, using our Volume Lock feature, you can lock the volume controls for each device to all modes (e.g., RCVR/AMP volume in all modes).
Programming Volume Unlock On the URC-8910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. (x 5) Press the change to [VOL UNLOCK]. NOTE: If you go past [VOL UNLOCK], press the more times to return to it.
USING MACROS With programming, the M1 through M3 keys on your URC-8910 remote control can be setup to perform repetitive, time-consuming operations for easy, convenient access through the press of a single key. Macro keys are ideal for home theater operations, setting a favorite channel, guide steps, or other multiple functions you would like to control with one key press.
(see next step). To end the macro sequence, press and hold SELECT until you see [SUCCESS] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-8910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation.
SELECT to end the sequence (see next step). Continue pressing SELECT until you see [SUCCESS] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-8910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation.
RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS The URC-8910 remote control can control a second TV,VCR, DVD player, or other device by using the Mode Map feature. For example, to control a TV, a cable converter, and two VCRs, you will need to re-...
For example, to re-assign an unused SAT key as a second CD key, perform SET*- USING KEYMOVER The URC-8910 remote control includes a Keymover feature that allows you to map (or copy) keys from one mode (i.e., source mode) to another mode (i.e., destination mode).
5 and 7. Upon completion of the above procedure, you can now use your URC-8910 remote control to control the TV’s volume and mute in the VCR mode, as well as in the TV mode. Restoring Keymoved Keys to Default Settings...
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Restoring A Single Keymoved Key (continued) Press SELECT once to clear the keymoved key.You will see [DELETED] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-8910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation.
Programming Favorite Channel Scan below) and/or all channels for the selected mode. If Favorite Channel Scan has been set up, skip to step 2. Otherwise, on the URC-8910 remote control press TV, VCR, DVD, SAT, or CBL once. Press FAV once.
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(Optional) To exit programming, press and hold SELECT until you see [SUCCESS] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-8910 remote control will automatically exit the program- ming mode and return to normal operation.
USING THE HOME THEATER MODE The URC-8910 remote control includes a custom Home Theater mode.After the HOME THEATER key is programmed, it will allow you to access five groups of remote control keys without having to change device modes. However, there are some considerations.
Home Theater mode so that selected controls are assigned to these devices as follows: On the URC-8910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the cur- rent device and time to [CODE SET].
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a. Press SELECT once to enter Playback Control b. Select a device for Playback Control Group assign- c. Press SELECT once to accept the assignment in Press SELECT once to enter Audio Control Group assignment.You will see the display change to the last-selected device (e.g., [VCR]).
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USING THE HOME THEATER MODE Programming The Home Theater Mode 5. (continued) a. Select a device for Channel Control Group assign- b. Press SELECT once to accept the assignment in Press SELECT once to enter Menu Control Group assignment.You will see the display change to the last-selected device (e.g., [CBL]).
After programming the Home Theater mode (see the previous section), you simply activate it by pressing HOME THEATER once. Instantly, groups of URC-8910 remote control keys will be assigned to their programmed devices. For the above example (in the previous section), pressing HOME...
USING COMMERCIAL SKIP The URC-8910 remote control includes a unique Commercial Skip feature, once programmed, that will allow you to skip viewing com- mercials by pressing the COM SKIP key. Then, as you change chan- nels (to view another program without commercials), an internal timer will count down a preset time interval before returning the device to the original channel.
60 seconds. Press SELECT once to accept the 60-second setting. You will see [SUCCESS] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-8910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation. Operating Commercial Skip In our example, let’s assume you are watching a national sports...
RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS The URC-8910 remote control includes an Operation Reset program that you can use to restore the unit to factory default settings. IMPORTANT: Executing this program will erase all custom settings, including Home Theater assignments, Macros, Learned Keys, Keymoved Keys, and all device assignments.
URC-8910 remote control. If necessary, the Customer Support representative can instruct you how to begin the capture procedure. NOTE: One For All reserves the right to replace a returned remote control with a new one of equal or superior functionality. Upgrade Exclusions •...
Use the VCR codes for your brand. Some combo units may require both a TV code and a VCR code for full operation. PROBLEM: The URC-8910 remote control does not turn on Sony or Sharp TV/VCR Combo. SOLUTION: For Power On, these products require programming TV codes.
Tried Search For Your Code method and still could not find a working code. SOLUTION: Your device may be newer than the URC-8910 remote control. See About Upgrading on page 51. PROBLEM: Your satellite (DSS) receiver does not respond to the codes listed on page 18.
KEY INDEX Audio Amplifier Functions Press RCVR/AMP once to control your audio amplifier. Press POWER once to turn on or off the selected device (e.g, RCVR/AMP). Use GUIDE to display your audio amplifier’s program guide or setup menu. Use INFO to display the audio amplifier’s program information.
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Audio Cassette Deck Functions Use the transport keys to control your CD player (if applicable). Use SLEEP to activate your audio amplifer’s sleep timer (not available for all devices). After programming, press M1 ~ M3 once to run a desired macro (see Using Macros on page 34).
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KEY INDEX Audio Cassette Deck Functions (continued) Press MUTE once to turn the audio cassette deck’s audio off or on (if applicable). Use the keypad (1 ~ 9 and 0) to directly select tracks. If the original remote control required pressing an Enter key to select a track, also press the ENTER key after the track number (e.g., 1-2 -ENTER).
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Audio Receiver Functions Press RCVR/AMP once to control your audio receiver. Press POWER once to turn on or off the selected device (e.g, RCVR/AMP). Use GUIDE to display your audio receiver’s program guide or setup menu. Use INFO to display the audio receiver’s program information.
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KEY INDEX Audio Receiver Functions (continued) Audio Turntable Functions Use the transport keys to control your CD player (if applicable). Use SLEEP to activate your audio receiver’s sleep timer (not available for all devices). After programming, press M1 ~ M3 once to run a desired macro (see Using Macros on page 34).
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Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower) the audio turntable’s audio volume (if applicable). Press MUTE once to turn the audio turntable’s audio off or on (if applicable). Use the keypad (1 ~ 9 and 0) to directly select tracks. If the original remote control required pressing an Enter key to select a track, also press the ENTER key after the track number...
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KEY INDEX (Continued) Cable Converter Functions Press CBL once to control your cable converter. Press POWER once to turn on or off the selected device (e.g, SAT). Press MENU once to display your cable converter’s main menu. Use GUIDE to display your cable converter’s program guide or setup menu.
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Press ENTER once after entering the channel numbers on some TVs. Use TV/VID to switch the TV’s input to view TV or cable programs. Use the transport keys to control your cable converter’s VOD service (if applicable). Use SLEEP to activate your cable converter’s sleep timer (not available for all devices).
KEY INDEX (continued) CD Player Functions Press CD once to control your CD player. Press POWER once to turn on or off the selected device (e.g, CD). Use GUIDE to display your CD player’s program guide. Use INFO to display the CD player’s current channel and program information.
DVD Player Functions Use to turn on or off the key backlight. When this feature is activated, keys will remain backlit for 5 seconds after the last key press. In the setup mode, backlighting will remain on for 30 seconds. Use SET for all programming sequences.
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KEY INDEX DVD Player Functions (continued) Use TV/VID to switch the TV’s input to view TV or DVD programs. Use the transport keys to control your DVD player. After programming, press M1 ~ M3 once to run a desired macro (see Using Macros on page 34).
Home Automation Functions Press AUX once to control home automation. See Re-assigning Device Keys on page 37. Press POWER once to turn on home automation. Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to brighten (or dim) the lights controlled by home automation. Press MUTE once to turn off home automation.
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KEY INDEX LD (Laser Disc) Player Functions Press AUX once to control home automation. See Re-assigning Device Keys on page 37. Press POWER once to turn on or off the selected device (e.g, AUX). Press MENU once to display your LD player’s main menu.
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Satellite Receiver Functions After programming, press M1 ~ M3 once to run a desired macro (see Using Macros on page 34). After programming, press L1 ~ L4 once to activate a learned function. See Using Learning on page 29. Use to turn on or off the key backlight. When this feature is activated, keys will remain backlit for 5 seconds after the last key press.
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KEY INDEX Satellite Receiver Functions (continued) Use CH+ (or CH-) to select the satellite receiver’s next higher (or lower) channel. Press PREV once to recall the last-viewed channel and to page back one screen on the satellite receiver’s main menu. Use the keypad (1 ~ 9 and 0) to directly select channels (e.g., 009 or 031).
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After programming, use COM SKIP to skip commercials on your satellite receiver. See Using Commercial Skip on page 48. Use to turn on or off the key backlight. When this feature is activated, keys will remain backlit for 5 seconds after the last key press.
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KEY INDEX TV Functions (continued) Use CH+ (or CH-) to select the TV’s next higher (or lower) channel. Press PREV once to recall the last-viewed channel and to page back one screen on the TV’s main menu. Use the keypad (1 ~ 9 and 0) to directly select channels (e.g., 009 or 031).
After programming, use COM SKIP to skip commercials on your TV. See Using Commercial Skip on page 48. Use to turn on or off the key backlight. When this feature is activated, keys will remain backlit for 5 seconds after the last key press.
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KEY INDEX VCR Functions (continued) Press PREV once to recall the last-viewed channel and to page back one screen on the VCR’s main menu. Use the keypad (1 ~ 9 and 0) to directly select channels (e.g., 009 or 031). If the original remote control required pressing an Enter key to change the channel, also press the ENTER key after the channel number...
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