6 in 1 RF Remote Control System
(15-1919) Operation Faxback Doc. # 18621
To use the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control, do the
following:
1. Press the device key for the device you want to control.
2. Point the remote control at the device and press PWR to turn the
device on.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other devices.
3. Point the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System toward the device you want
to control and press the desired command keys.
The command keys on the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control Systems remote
control work the same as the keys on the device's original remote
control; however, the labeling might differ slightly.
4. To turn off the last device you selected, press PWR. To turn off
other devices, press the device selection key for the device you want
to turn off, and then press PWR.
Using Two Or More Similar Devices
Each of the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control's keys are
preset to control particular devices, as shown in the following list.
TV - TVs only
CABLE - Cable converters, satellite receivers and video accessories.
VCR - VCRs, laser disc players, cassette decks, and digital audio
tape decks.
CD - CD players, amplifiers, tuners, receivers, and miscellaneous
audio products.
AUX 1 - VCRs, laser disc players, cassette decks, and digital audio
tape decks.
AUX 2 - Cable converters, satellite receivers and video accessories.
PLUG n POWER- PLUG `n POWER or X-10 home automation devices.
Normally, you program each key for one of its listed devices. However, if
you have two or more of the same type of device (two TV's, two VCRs, and
so on) you can convert any unused key (TV, CBL, VCR, CD, AUX 1, or AUX 2)
to control another type of device.
To do this, you press Set Up until the red indicator blinks twice then
9 - 9 - 2 - device key - unused device key. For example, the following
key strokes convert an unused CABLE key for use as a second VCR key.
Set Up - 9 - 9 - 2 VCR - Cable
To change the CABLE key back to its original function, use the following
sequence of key strokes:
Set Up - 9 - 9 - 2 - Cable - Cable
The 6 In 1 RF Remote Control System's Rf Command Console
The Radio Shack 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System remote control emits both
IR and RF commands. Used with the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's RF
command console you can control your IR remote controlled devices from up
to 100 feet away. After you have set up the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control
System's remote control, just plug in the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control
System's RF command console in the same room as your IR remote controlled
devices (TV, VCR, cable box,...). Make sure the command console is
pointed at the devices you want to control and you're ready. It's that
simple!
With the use of the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's RF command console
you can control your IR remote controlled devices THROUGH THE WALLS. The
powerful RF (radio frequency) signal, emitted whenever your press a key on
the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control sends a command to
the RF command console that is unaffected by household walls. The 6 in 1
RF Remote Control System's RF command console then emits a corresponding
IR signal to your IR remote controlled devices.
When you operate the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's RF command console
with the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control, the remote's
command keys work like the keys on your original remote control. For
example, a key on your original remote controls labeled PWR ON/OFF is
equivalent to the 6 in 1 Remote Control System's remote control's POWER
key. When you press the POWER key remote control sends a signal to the RF
command console. The signal tells the RF command console to send the
corresponding IR code to the IR device it is pointed at.
Set Up And Operation Of The 6 In 1 RF Remote Control System's RF Command
Console
Once you have properly set up your 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's
remote control you can operate your IR remote controlled devices from
anywhere in your house, by following these simple instructions.
1. Plug the RF command console into any AC outlet and fully extend its
antenna.
2. Point the front of the command console towards the device (TV, VCR, CD
player,...) that you want to control.
3. Use the buttons on the remote just like you would for your IR
controlled devices (TV, VCR, cable box,...)
To control your IR controlled devices that your 6 in 1 RF Remote Control
System RF command console is pointed at simply press the appropriate
device key on your 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System remote (TV, VCR,
cable,...) and then the desired function key. This can be done from
anywhere in your home.
Controlling Lights And Appliances
The Plug `n Power feature allows you to control lamps and appliances with
your 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control and RF command
console. You will need Plug `n Power light modules and appliance modules
to use this feature. The Plug `n Power modules are available at your
local Radio Shack store.
To control Plug `n Power modules with the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control
System's remote control or manually from your Radio Shack 6 in 1 RF Remote
Control System's RF command console, follow these simple instructions:
1. Set the house code dial located at the top of your RF command console
to the same letter as your Plug'n Power modules.
2. Set the bank switch on the RF command console for the group of modules
you want to control (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, 6, 7, 8). With the switch in
the 1-4 position, module numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 can be controlled.
When the switch is in the 5-8 position, modules 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be
controlled.
3. Now press the Plug'n Power key on your Radio Shack 6 in 1 RF Remote
Control System's remote control.
4. To turn all light modules on with your remote control, once your Radio
Shack 6 in 1 Remote Control System RF command console and Plug'n Power
modules are set, press the All Lts On key (PWR). You may also press
the LIGHTS ON key on your RF command console to turn on all light
modules directly from the RF command console.
Note: This affects ALL lamp modules and wall switch modules which are
set to the same house code as the command console.
5. Press the All Off key on your Radio Shack RF Remote Control System
remote or the UNITS OFF button on your RF command console to turn off
all light and appliance modules.
Note: This affects ALL lamp and appliance modules set to the same
house code as the command console.
6. To turn on or off specific lamps and appliances, first, set the bank
switch to the 1-4 or 5-8 position for the group of modules you want to
control. Now press the appropriate digit key for the selected module
(1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, 6, 7, 8). Press the On or Off key on your remote
control and the appropriate console will respond.
To control specific lamps and appliances directly from the RF command
console press the top button of the corresponding module number (1, 2,
3, 4 or 5, 6, 7, 8) to turn the module on. Press the bottom button to
turn the module off.
7. To dim lights connected to lamp modules, and wall switch modules, turn
on the console as shown in step 6 above. Then press and hold the DIM
or BRIGHT key on our 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System remote or RF
command console. When the desired brightness is reached simply release
the key.
Telephone Upgrading Of Your 6 In 1 RF Remote Control Systems Remote
Control
Your 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control has a TELEPHONE
UPGRADE feature that allows you to upgrade your remote control with a
simple phone call. Just call our Customer Service Representative and
provide information about your IR remote controlled devices. Our Customer
Service Representative will then transmit the information over the
telephone lines to your remote control.
Note: Your remote control's TELEPHONE UPGRADE feature is designed to work
with any telephone that meets current FCC specifications for
hearing aid capability.
To upgrade your 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control simply
follow the instructions listed below.
First, write down the brand name of your TV, VCR, cable box, etc. and the
model number of the device, or devices, that you want upgraded into your 6
in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control. Have this information with
you when you call the Radio Shack Customer Service Representative.
Call the Radio Shack Customer Service representative at the following
special phone number: 1-800-955-7044.
Tell the Customer Service Representative what IR controlled device you
want to load into your 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control.
Be sure to give the brand name and model number of all devices to be
downloaded.
After providing the brand and model information to the Customer Service
Representative, press the SET-UP key until the red indicator light blinks
twice. Then press the POWER key briefly and the red light will come on
continuously.
Set Up - POWER
Now hold the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control up to the
ear piece of your telephone.
Note: It is very important to hold the ear piece of your telephone over
the battery compartment of your remote control. If this is not
done, the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control may not
be able to properly receive the information coming over the phone.
While the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control is receiving
information, the red indicator light will blink occasionally. This
confirms that the information is being transmitted.
When the information for your IR controlled devices has been successfully
received by the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control, and all
down loading is completed, the red indicator light will blink twice.
If you have loaded more than one device code, the remote control has a
Fast Search feature that allows you to quickly search all loaded device
codes one at a time until the proper code is found.
You may change modes to fast search other devices or press the Set Up key
to exit the Fast Search feature at any time.
Fast Searching Through The Upgraded Codes
As soon as the upgrade operation is successfully completed the 6 in 1 RF
Remote Control Systems remote control immediately goes into the Fast
Search feature. To search the codes loaded into the remote controls TV
mode simply point the remote control at your TV and press the TV key. The
remote control will send the power signal for the first TV code loaded.
If your TV does not turn on, or off if it was on, press the "1" key and
your remote control will send the power signal for the second upgraded
device model. Continue pressing the numerical keys (1, 2, 3, 4,...) in
succession until your TV responds. You may press the TV and numeral keys
in any order. Once your TV responds, simply press another device key and
the code is locked in. You may search other modes that have had codes
loaded from your telephone the same way. To leave the Fast Search feature,
press the Set Up key. It's that simple!
Press: TV - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 0
You may search up to eleven codes in a particular mode (TV, VCR, cable,..)
provided eleven codes were loaded.
Channel Scan
The Channel Scan feature lets you scan through available channels on your
TV, VCR, or cable box.
For example, to scan through available channels on your TV, first press
the TV key. Then aim the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control
at your TV set and press the key labeled SCAN. The 6 in 1 RF Remote
Control System will automatically scan through available channels stopping
at each for approximately three seconds. Remember, the remote control
must be pointed at the TV the entire time you are using the SCAN feature
if you are not using the command module. To stop the scanning simply press
any key on the remote control.
To use the SCAN key on your VCR or cable converter, simply follow the
instructions listed above, only substitute the appropriate device key.
Favorite Channel Scan
The Favorite Channel Scan feature lets you set up your 6 in 1 RF Remote
Control System's remote to scan through a list of up to 10 pre-selected
channels.
To set up a list of your favorite channels follow these simple
instructions:
1. Press the desired device key (TV, VCR, or cable).
2. Press and hold down the Set Up key until the red light blinks twice
then release the Set Up key.
3. Press 9 - 9 - 6
4. Enter the number of the first channel. If you are entering channels 1
through 9 you must enter them as 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, and
09. After you have entered a channel number briefly press the Set Up
key.
0-9 - Set Up (for Channel 9).
1 - 2 - Set Up (for channel 12)
1 - 4 Set Up (for channel 14)
Note: If your device requires the use of an ENTER key to change to a
new channel you must press the ENTER key instead of the Set Up
key.
5. Continue entering channels you wish to include in your favorite scan
list. After you have entered the last channel number, hold down the
Set Up key until you see two blinks. Once you see the two blinks from
the red indicator light your favorite channel list has been accepted.
6. To scan through your favorite channels simply press the Scan key and
keep the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control aimed at
your TV. The remote control will scan through the selected channels
stopping on each one for three seconds. To stop scanning simply press
any key on the remote control.
The Favorite Channel Scan feature can only be set up for one device. Once
the Favorite Channel Scan feature has been set up for a particular device
it will not work for any other device.
To clear the favorite channel feature of all entries, hold down the Set Up
key until you see two blinks from the red indicator light. Now press 9 9 6
and then the Set Up key twice, holding it down the last time until the red
indicator light blinks two times.
Set Up - 9 - 9 - 6 - Set Up - Set Up
To use the Favorite Channel scan feature on your VCR or cable converter,
follow the instructions listed above only substitute the appropriate
device key.
Sequences
You can set up your Radio Shack 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote
control to issue a set of commands at the press of a button. For example,
you may want to turn on your TV and cable box then set the cable box to
channel three. Any sequence of commands you regularly perform can be
reduced to a single key press.
For example: to set up the sequence of commands suggested above on the
Audio Seq key:
1. Press and release the TV key, then press and hold down the Set Up key
until the red indicator light blinks twice.
2. Press 9 - 9 - 5 then press the AUDIO SEQ key.
3. Next press the desired sequence.
For example: TV - PWR - CBL - PWR - 0 - 3.
Please note that if your device requires the use of an ENTER key to
select a channel you must also use the ENTER key in your sequence.
4. To end the sequence press and hold down the Set Up key until you see
two blinks from the red indicator light.
5. Whenever you press the selected sequence key, your Radio Shack 6 in 1
RF Remote Control System remote control will issue the sequence of
commands you entered.
To erase any sequence press the device key then the Set Up key until
you see two blinks from the red indicator light. Then press 9 - 9 - 5
and the key to which the sequence is assigned. Press the Set Up key
until the red indicator blinks twice again and the sequence will be
erased.
Punch-Through
The Punch-Through feature lets you alternately control two different
devices without pressing the device selection keys for each one. Here's
how it works.
Not all of the 6 in 1 RF Remote Control System's remote control keys are
used by every device. For example, a TV is often the only device that uses
the VOLUME keys.
When you press TV then press VCR, the functions of any keys not used by
the VCR retain their TV functions.
If your cable box or VCR has volume control in it you can turn off the
punch through feature. This allows your cable converter or VCR to control
the volume of your TV set provided it can already do so. If you want to
control volume through your cable converter you must be in the cable mode.
If you want to control volume through your VCR you must be in the VCR
mode. For example:
When the remote is in the cable mode you would press the Set Up key until
you see two blinks from the red indicator light. Then press 9 - 9 - 3 and
the CBL key:
Set Up - 9 - 9 - 3 - CBL
When the indicator blinks twice a second time, volume will be controlled
through your cable box. To turn on the punch through feature for the TV
press:
Set Up - 9 - 3 - TV
When the indicator blinks twice a second time, the punch-through feature
has been turned on.
The punch through feature does not work if the last two devices you select
have the same (or similar) features. For example, most TVs and some cable
converters have VOLUME keys on their remote controls. In this case you
would have to press the desired device key before you use the remote
control's VOLUME keys.
(BR/EB 11/12/96)
(EB - Rev. 4/8/99)