Universal Electronics CATALYST 34 User Manual

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
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Catalyst 34 functions.
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UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
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INTRODUCTION
The Catalyst™ 34 by Universal
Electronics, Inc. is the complete solution
for all of your remote control require-
ments. It is designed to operate up to
four devices with the emphasis on fea-
tures and functions of your dedicated
component(s).
The Catalyst 34 is also customizable to
allow for key configurations that meet
your specific needs. It's also packed with
these features for you to choose from:
• Preprogrammed technology for
easy setup
• Designed for use with up to
four devices
• Inclusive audio library
• Upgradeability
• Choice of dedicated device(s)
• Custom silk screening
• Custom color system and
key definitions
This manual provides a basic overview
on how to set up and operate the
Catalyst 34. Please read the following
instructions to see how easy setup is.
Use INFO to display
current channel and
program information.
Press MENU to access
the menu of your
chosen component.
The LED (red light)
Use the transport
blinks to show that
keys to control
the remote control is
your VCR, or CD or
working and is
DVD player.
sending signals.
Use these keys for
Use SETUP for all
specific features on
programming
sequences. your dedicated
components.
Press PWR once to
turn on or off the
selected home enter-
INSTALLING BATTERIES
tainment component.
Press AUX, CBL, VCR,
1. On the back of the Catalyst 34, push
or TV once to select a
the tab and lift off the battery cover.
home entertainment
2. Obtain two (2) fully-charged AA
component to control.
alkaline batteries. Match the + and –
Use the keypad (0 ~ 9)
marks on the batteries to the + and
to directly select
– marks in the battery case, then
channels (for example,
insert the new batteries.
09 or 31).
3. Press the battery cover back into
place. The tab should click when the
Press MUTE once to
cover is locked.
turn sound off
4. Test the unit by pressing PWR and
or on.
any mode key (e.g., AUX, CBL, VCR,
Press ENTER once after
etc.). If the batteries are inserted cor-
entering channel
rectly, the LED will blink once.
numbers on some TV
NOTE: When batteries need replacement,
models.
the Catalyst 34 will blink twice with every
Use VOL + (or VOL -) key press. Simply replace them and the
remote control will be restored to its full
to raise (or lower) the
functionality, including favorite settings.
sound volume.
Use CH + (or CH -) to
PROGRAMMING
select the next higher
COMPONENT CONTROL
(or lower) channel.
The Catalyst 34 can control up to four
different components. Perform the fol-
Press LAST once to
lowing instructions for each component
recall the last channel
you want controlled:
and to page back one
NOTE: For TV/VCR Combo control, see the
screen in the
next section.
main menu.
1. Turn on a component (e.g.,VCR)
Press INPUT once to
and, if applicable, insert media,
switch the input of the
(e.g., cassette or disc).
chosen component.
NOTE: Please read steps 2-4 completely
Use GUIDE to display
before proceeding. We recommend
the program guide.
highlighting or writing down the codes
Use EXIT to exit out of
and device you wish to program before
the selected compo-
moving onto step 2.
nent's menu or guide.
2. On the Catalyst 34, press a component
Use the cursor keys to
key once (i.e., AUX, CBL, VCR, or TV).
move the cursor in
Press and hold SETUP until the LED
the program guide and
blinks twice, then release SETUP.
menu screens.
3. Use the Manufacturer's Codes (on the
Use SELECT to choose
back side) to locate the the type of
options from your
component and brand name and
selected component's
then enter the first four-digit code
menu or guide.
for your component. If performed
correctly, the LED will blink twice.
NOTE: If the LED did not blink twice, then b. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 . The LED will
repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering
blink twice.
the same code again.
c. Press VCR once. The LED will
4. Aim the Catalyst 34 at the component
blink twice.
and press PWR once. It should turn
off. If it does not respond, repeat steps
2-3, trying each code for your brand
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE
until you find one that works. If it still
does not work, try searching for the If your device does not respond to the
code (see Searching For Your Code). Catalyst 34 after trying all codes listed
for your brand, or if your brand is not
NOTE: If the device does not have a PWR
listed at all, try searching for your code.
key, press PLAY.
For example, to search for a code for
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each
your TV:
component you want the Catalyst 34
1. On the Catalyst 34, press TV once.
to control.
2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED
blinks twice, then release SETUP.
PROGRAMMING
3. Enter 9 - 9 - 1. The LED will
TV/VCR COMBO CONTROL
blink twice.
Perform the following instructions to
4. Aim the remote control at the the
control a TV/VCR Combo:
TV and slowly alternate between
pressing PWR and TV. Stop when the
1. Turn on the TV/VCR Combo and
TV turns off.
insert a video cassette.
NOTE: In the search mode, the
NOTE: Please read steps 2-4 completely
Catalyst 34 will send IR codes from its
before proceeding. We recommend
library to the selected device, starting
highlighting or writing down the code
with the most popular code first.
for the brand you wish to program
before moving onto step 2.
5. Press SETUP once to lock in the code.
2. On the Catalyst 34, press VCR. Press
6. To search for the codes of your other
and hold SETUP until the LED blinks
components, repeat steps 1 through
twice, then release SETUP.
5, but substitute the appropriate key
(i.e., AUX, CBL, or VCR) for the
3. Use the Setup Codes For TV/VCR
(Auxiliary, Cable, or VCR) compo-
Combos (on the back side) to locate
nent you are searching for.
the brand name and then enter the
first four-digit code for your compo-
nent. If performed correctly, the LED
CHECKING THE CODES
will blink twice.
NOTE: If the LED did not blink twice, then
If you have set up the Catalyst 34 using
repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering
the Searching For Your Code procedure,
the same code again.
you may need to find out which four-
digit code is operating your equipment:
4. Aim the Catalyst 34 at the component
and press PWR once. It should turn
For example, to find out which code is
off. If it does not respond, repeat steps
operating your TV:
2-3, trying each code for your brand
until you find one that works. If it still 1. On the Catalyst 34, press TV once.
does not work, try searching for the
2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED
code (see Searching For Your Code).
blinks twice, then release SETUP.
NOTE: If the device does not have a PWR
3. Enter 9 - 9 - 0. The LED will
key, press PLAY.
blink twice.
5. If you've located a setup code that
4. To view the code for the first digit,
works, but it has a separate TV code,
press 1 once.Wait 3 seconds, count
you'll also need to program it into the
the LED blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3)
Catalyst 34 to access volume control
and write down the number.
as follows:
NOTE: If a code digit is "0", the LED
a. Press TV once. The LED will
will not blink.
blink twice.
5. Repeat step 4 three more times for
b. Enter the TV code for your
remaining digits. Use 2 for the sec-
TV/VCR Combo. If correct, the
ond digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4
LED will blink twice.
for the fourth digit.
If there is no separate TV code listed,
6. To check for the codes of your other
you will need to perform the follow-
components, repeat steps 1 through
ing steps to access volume control:
5, but substitute the appropriate key
a. Press and hold SETUP until the
(i.e., AUX, CBL, or VCR) component
LED blinks twice, then release
you are checking.As before, write
SETUP.
down each four-digit code.
RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS CHANGING VOLUME LOCK
The Catalyst 34 can be set up to control a The Catalyst 34 is set to control volume
second TV or VCR, or any combination of of a component through your TV while
eight home entertainment components. in the TV,VCR, or Cable mode. However,
in the auxiliary mode (i.e., AUX), you
For example, to have the Catalyst 34 con-
have separate control of your audio
trol a TV, a Cable Converter, and two
component's volume.
VCRs, you will need to re-assign the
unused AUX key to operate the second If your TV is not remote controllable, or
VCR as follows: if you want volume to be controlled by a
different component, you can change the
1. On the Catalyst 34, press and hold
Volume Lock setting to control a volume
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
through a non-associated mode (e.g.,
then release SETUP.
through the cable in the TV mode).
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 2. The LED will
To change Volume Lock to the
blink twice.
another mode:
3. Press VCR once, then press AUX once.
1. On the Catalyst 34, press and hold
4. The AUX key is now ready to be pro-
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
grammed for your second VCR. See
then release SETUP.
Programming Component Control.
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 and then press any
To re-assign other device keys, repeat
mode key once (except TV). The LED
steps 1 through 4 by substituting the key
will blink twice.
sequence from the below chart for the
most popular components: 3. Now, whenever you press VOL +,
VOL –, or MUTE, volume will be con-
To Re-Assign Key
trolled by your mode choice.
Sequence Perform
To change Volume Lock back to the
TV as 2nd VCR key: SETUP - 9 - 9
TV mode:
- 2 - VCR - TV
1. On the Catalyst 34, press and hold
TV as 2nd CBL key: SETUP - 9 - 9
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
- 2 - CBL - TV
then release SETUP.
TV as 2nd AUX key: SETUP - 9 - 9
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 and then press TV.
- 2 - AUX - TV
The LED will blink twice.
TV back to TV: SETUP - 9 - 9 3. Now, whenever you press VOL +,
- 2 - TV - TV VOL –, or MUTE on the Catalyst 34,
volume will be controlled by your TV.
VCR as 2nd TV key: SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - TV - VCR
TROUBLESHOOTING
VCR as 2nd CBL key: SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - CBL - VCR
PROBLEM: LED does not blink when
you press a key.
VCR as 2nd AUX key: SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - AUX - VCR
SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with
two (2) new AA alkaline
VCR back to VCR: SETUP - 9 - 9
batteries.
- 2 - VCR - VCR
PROBLEM: LED blinks when you
AUX as 2nd TV key: SETUP - 9 - 9
press a key, but home
- 2 - TV - AUX
entertainment component
does not respond.
AUX as 2nd VCR key: SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - VCR - AUX
SOLUTION: Make sure the Catalyst 34
is aimed at your home
AUX as 2nd CBL key: SETUP - 9 - 9
entertainment component
- 2 - CBL - AUX
and is not farther than
15 feet away.
AUX back to AUX: SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - AUX - AUX
PROBLEM: Catalyst 34 does not con-
trol home entertainment
When a re-assignment is done, the LED
components or commands
will blink twice to confirm your choice.
are not working properly.
At that time, you will need to program the
Catalyst 34 to control the new component
SOLUTION: Try all listed codes for the
(see Programming Component Control).
component brands being
set up. Make sure they
can be operated with an
infrared remote control.
PROBLEM: TV/VCR combo does not
respond properly.
SOLUTION: Use the VCR codes for
your brand. Some combo
units may require both a
TV code and a VCR code
for full operation.
PROBLEM: No volume on a 2nd TV.
SOLUTION: Follow instructions in
Changing Volume Lock.
CH+ , CH- , and LAST do
PROBLEM:
not work for your RCA TV.
SOLUTION: Due to RCA design (1983-
1987), only the original
remote control will oper-
ate these functions.
PROBLEM: Changing channels does
not work properly.
SOLUTION: If original remote control
required pressing ENTER
to change channels, press
ENTER on the Catalyst 34
after entering the
channel number.
PROBLEM: Tried "Search Method"
and still could not find a
working code.
SOLUTION: Try the "Search Method"
again after clearing out
the device key as follows:
Press and hold ENTER
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until red light blinks
twice, then release. Next
enter 9 - 9 - 2. Then press
and release the device key
to be cleared twice.
PROBLEM: Remote control does not
turn on Sony or Sharp
TV/VCR Combo.
SOLUTION: For power on, these prod-
ucts require programming
TV codes. For Sony, use
TV code 0000 and VCR
code 0032. For Sharp, use
TV code 0093 and VCR
code 0048.