Page 2
Universal Remote Control, Inc. Although reasonable care has been taken to assure the accuracy of the information herein contained, Universal Remote Control, Inc. is not responsible for operational, technical or editorial errors or omissions. The specifications and information in this manual may be subject to change without notice.
Getting Started - Overview Control up to 3 Components The URC-SR3 remote control is designed to control up to three different TV/DVD components and operate virtually all brands of TV, DVD/DVR/VCR, and CABLE/SAT components. Component Buttons Once you have programmed the URC-SR3 for all of your components, all you need to do is press a component button and all the buttons on the URC- SR3 will work with that component.
Low Battery Warning When the batteries are low and need to be replaced the component LED will quickly blink two times when you press the [Power] button. Couch Mode The URC-SR3 is designed to automatically turn itself off if a button is pressed for more than 30 seconds. This prevents battery power from being depleted should the remote accidentally slip between the couch cushions.
Keypad Layout & Button Functions POWER ALL OFF Allows you to turn the Designed to send Power selected component On/Off commands for up to on and off. three components with one button press. CBL/SAT, TV, DVD Used to select the GUIDE component you want to operate and signals...
Programming URC-SR3 using Pre-Programmed Codes There are three different ways you can program your URC-SR3 using the component brand codes that are pre-programmed into the remote. One of these will work for you! • Quick Set-Up Method • Three-Digit Code Entry Method •...
UICK P DID NOT WORK TRY THIS NEXT Three-Digit Code Set-Up Method STEP 1: Find the 3-digit code numbers assigned to your brand from the lists in the back of this manual. The codes are listed by component category (i.e., CBL/SAT, TV, DVD/DVR, etc.), then by brand name.
Page 9
STEP 5: Point the URC-SR3 toward the component (in this example the TV) and punch in the first 3-digit code that you wrote down for that specific component. Use the Number buttons 0–9 on the remote to punch in the code. The TV LED light will blink each time a number is pressed.
If the Three Digit Code did not work, try this next: Auto-Search Method The Auto-Search Method is a way you can scan through all of the codes in the table to find the right code for your component. STEP 1: Manually or using your old remote, turn on the component you want to program—for example, to program your TV, turn on your TV set.
Page 11
STEP 4: Once you have found the right code number and the component has turned off, press the POWER button on the URC-SR3 remote to turn the component back on. Next test the VOLUME and CHANNEL buttons (or PLAY and STOP buttons for DVD) to make sure they all work.
If Auto Search did not work, try this: Programming URC-SR3 using the Learning Method STEP 1: Line up the URC-SR3 to the remote control you want to ‘learn’ from, head--to--head as shown below. Make sure the heads are one to two inches apart.
Page 13
STEP 5: Once the URC-SR3 has learned all the buttons in the selected component mode, press and hold the Component button and ENTER [ENT] buttons at the same time to save the learned functions. The component LED light will blink three times to confirm the programming.
Special Advanced Features Programming Automated Activities The URC-SR3 has six Macro buttons (POWER, ALL OFF, A, B, C, D) that are designed to store up to 20 commands in each button. Pressing any one of the Macro buttons, or Automated activity, will send out the series of commands that are stored in that particular button.
Page 15
STEP 2: Press the component button you want to turn on and then the POWER button; repeat for all other components in the order you want them to turn on. The component LED lights will blink once each time you press the POWER button. POWER COMPONENT BUTTONS...
Programming “My Button” Custom Programmable Button Automatically turn on TV to your favorite channel! Always begin watching TV on the channel you like best - you can preset this button with a few simple steps. In cable mode, My BUTTON will automatically turn on TV to your favorite channel.
Programming “My Favorites” - Favorite Channel Buttons In Cable mode, the A, B, C, D buttons are also designed to serve as dedicated Favorite Channel buttons. Each button will access one of your favorite channels with just one button press. Here’s how to program Favorite Channels: STEP 1: Press the CBL button to select the Cable mode.
More Favorite Channels You can also use the "A, B, C and D" buttons to program favorite channels. Each button can pro- gram up to 5 favorite channels (or a total of 20 button presses), but you're not limited to using these buttons for only that.
SimpleSound™ Total System Volume Control SimpleSound is one of the most exciting features of the URC-SR3. It gives you total volume control over ALL the components in your system, even those that do not have built--in volume control, such as TIVO, DVD and DVR.
Page 20
STEP 2: Press the VOLUME UP button and then press either the TV component button that you want to use for volume. The Component LED light will blink two times to confirm that it is saved. This sets up three buttons (Volume Up, Volume Down and MUTE) as a group for that component.
Channel Control “Punch Through” This “Punch Through” enables you to program the URC-SR3 so that either the Cable or TV Channel Controls (CH+, CH-, LAST, CHANNEL NUMBERS 0~9, -/--, and ENT) will also operate in other component modes on the remote control. STEP 1: Press and hold the component button you want to add channel control to, such as DVD, and the SELECT [SEL] button at the same time for two...
Transport Control “Punch Through” This “Punch Through” enables you to program the URC-SR3 so that DVD/DVR/VCR Transport Controls (PLAY, STOP, FF, REW, PAUSE, SKIP and RECORD) will also operate in other component modes on the remote control. STEP 1: Press and hold the component button you want to add Transport Control to, such as CBL or TV, and the SELECT [SEL] button at the same time for two seconds until the Component LED light turns...
OSD (On-Screen Display) Control “Punch Through” This “Punch Through” enables you to program the URC-SR3 so that CBL/SAT or DVD/DVR/VCR OSD Controls (GUIDE, MENU, INFO, EXIT, My Button, Sel and 4 Cursor Controls) will also operate in other component modes on the remote control. STEP 1: Press and hold the component button you want to add OSD Control to, such as TV or DVD, and the SELECT [SEL] button at the same time for...
Erasing Commands -- Overview You can erase a single learned command, all learned commands in each component mode, SimpleSound programming, MacroPower commands, or re--set the remote to original factory default settings. Erasing a Single Learned Command from One Component STEP 1: Press the component button where the learned command is stored and the ENTER buttons at the same time for two seconds until the component LED light turns on.
Erasing All Learned Commands from One Component This function allows you to erase all the learned commands from one component. For example, if you want to erase all learned commands on the TV component button because you bought a new TV, the process is very simple.
Erasing MacroPower & Other Macro Commands STEP 1: To erase MacroPower commands on the POWER or ALL OFF button, press and hold either the POWER or ALL OFF button and the SELECT[SEL] button simultaneously for two seconds until the current status component LED turns on. IMPORTANT: If you don’t proceed to the next step within 30 seconds, the LED will turn off and exit set-up mode and you will need to start over.
Erasing SimpleSound & Other “Punch Through” Commands STEP 1: Press and hold the Component button you want to erase volume control from, DVD and the SELECT[SEL] button at the same time for two seconds until the Component LED light turns on. STEP 2: Press the VOLUME UP button and the same component button from Step 1.
Factory Reset You can reset your URC-SR3 remote to the original factory default settings. Press and hold both the CBL/SAT and RECORD buttons for about five seconds until the DVD component LED light blinks five times. All programming and set-up codes that you have entered into the remote will be erased and the URC-SR3 will return to the original factory default settings.
Finding a Component’s Set-up Code Number If you used the Auto--Search or Learning Methods to program a component, you may not know the code number you programmed. Here is a way for you to identify what that code number is, so you can make a note in the back of this Manual for future reference.
Pre-Programmed Code Tables The URC-SR3 Pre-Programmed code library is classified by category (CBL/SAT, TV, DVD, etc.). Within each category, the code numbers are listed in rows by brand (Sony, Panasonic, B & K, etc.). Some brands have more than one three-digit code. Circle the correct row and refer to it while you perform setup operations.
What if my remote control no longer works from a distance? Replace the batteries with new Alkaline batteries. Who can I contact for more answers? The Universal Remote Control technical support and customer service staff are ready to answer any questions you might have. E-Mail us at techsupport@universalremote.com Visit our website www.universalremote.com...
(1) year and as set forth below. Universal Remote Control will, at its sole option, repair the product using new or comparable rebuilt parts, or exchange the product for a comparable new or rebuilt product.
Information To The User 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.
Page 44
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE PLEASE CONTACT OUR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, E-MAIL techsupport@UniversalRemote.com 1-800-901-0800 or dial (9:00AM-6:00PM EST) 500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532 OCE-0083A_Rev 02...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the URC-SR3 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers