6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control
(15-1925) Troubleshooting Faxback Doc. # 45646
If You Have Problems
Manual Code Search
If the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control does not operate your remote-controlled
devices when you first set it up, you might have to find the correct code for your devices. You can try all the codes listed in the "Manufacturer's Codes" section in Faxback Doc. # 45647 for the brand of your device, or
you can follow these steps to search the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control's
entire library.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to set up and press the corre-
sponding device key on your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control (TV, VCR, CBL,
CD, and so on).
2. Aim the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control at the device you want to operate.
3. Hold down SET UP until the red light blinks twice. Release SET UP
and press 9 - 9 - 1. The red light blinks twice again.
4. Slowly alternate between PWR and the device key.
For example, if you are searching for a code to operate your TV, use
the following sequence.
SET UP - 9 - 9 - 1 - PWR - TV - PWR...
Each time you press the TV key, the remote control advances to the next
manufacturer's code in the library.
5. When your device responds by turning off (or on, if it was off),
immediately press SET UP to lock in the manufacturer's code.
Note: Because of the large number of codes in the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote
Control's library, this procedure can take several minutes. If
your device turns off the search, but does not operate after you
lock in the code, begin the search again, pausing longer between
key presses.
If necessary, repeat these steps for each device.
Determining the 3-Digit Code
After you set up your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control using the manual code
search, you can find which 3-digit code the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control
is set to by following these steps.
1. Press the device key you want to get the manufacturer's code from.
2. Hold down SET UP until the red light blinks twice, then release it.
3. Press 9 - 9 - 0. The red light again blinks twice.
4. Press 2, and count the number of times the red light blinks. This
is the first number of your 3-digit manufacturer's code.
Note: If the red light does not blink, the digit is a zero.
5. Press 2 and count the number of times the red light blinks. This is
the second number of your 3-digit manufacturer's code.
Note: The red light does not blink if the second digit of your 3-digit
manufacturer's code is a zero.
6. Press 3 and count the number of times the red light blinks. This
is the third digit of your 3-digit manufacturer's code.
Note: The red indicator does not blink if the third digit of your
3-digit manufacturer's code is a zero.
If the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control stops working after you have success-
fully tested the control for each device, or if you are unable to get the remote control to work at all, check these things:
Confirm that your remote control devices are working properly by using
the original remote control or the manual controls.
Be sure you press the device key for the device you want to control
before you press any other key.
Replace the batteries.
If some of the keys do not function for your device, you might be able to
search for a better device code.
Downloading Updated Code Information
If you are still experiencing difficulties getting your equipment pro-
grammed with the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control, you might want to upgrade
your remote control with new codes. This can be done by simply calling
our toll-free RadioShack Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-950-7044.
IMPORTANT: If you have already set up your 6 in 1 for other equipment,
downloading updated information erases those codes from the
6 in 1's memory.
Note: Your remote control's telephone upgrade feature is designed to work
with any telephone that meets current FCC specifications for hearing
aid compatibility. Please do not use cordless or cellular phones
when calling for a telephone upgrade.
To upgrade your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control, simply follow these steps:
1. Write down the brand names, model numbers, RadioShack Cat. No.(if
applicable) and manufacture dates for each type of device (TV, VCR,
cable box, etc.) that you want to load into your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote
Control. Have this information with you when you call the RadioShack
customer service representative.
2. Call the RadioShack Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-950-7044.
3. Tell the customer service representative the brand name, model
number (or RadioShack Cat. No.), and manufacture date for each
infrared device you want to load into your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote
Control.
4. After providing the brand, model, and manufacture date information
to the Customer Service Representative, hold down SET UP until
the red light blinks twice. Then press PWR so the red stays on
continuously.
5. Hold the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control up to your telephone's earpiece
as shown.
Notes: You must hold the earpiece of your telephone over the
receiver of your remote control as shown above. If you do not,
the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control might not be able to properly
receive the information coming through the telephone.
While the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control is receiving information,
the red light blinks occasionally to confirm the information
transfer.
When the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control has successfully received
the information for your infrared devices and downloading is
completed, the red light blinks twice.
6. Press SETUP again after the red light blinks twice. The light blinks
twice again.
Fast Search
If you have downloaded 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 you find the right one.
As soon as the upgrade operation is complete, the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote
Control is ready for you to fast search the downloaded codes. For
example, to search the codes downloaded into the remote control's TV
memory:
1. Turn on your TV. Point the remote control at your TV and press TV
then PWR. The remote control sends the power signal for the first
TV code loaded.
2. If your TV does not turn off, press 1. Your remote control sends the
power signal for the second TV code loaded.
3. Continue pressing the number keys (2, 3, 4, and so on) until your TV
responds.
Note: You can search up to 11 codes for each device (TV, VCR, and so
on) if 11 codes were loaded.
Once your TV responds, if you downloaded codes for more than
one device, press the key for the next device and repeat
Steps 1-3 to repeat the search for that device.
4. To end Fast Search and lock in the codes, press SET UP.
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