7-in-One IR/RF Remote Control
(15-1995) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 58326
Installing Batteries
Your RadioShack 7-in-One requires four AAA batteries (not supplied),
available at your local RadioShack store.
CAUTIONS: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended
type.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
standard, alkaline, or rechargeable) or rechargeable batteries
of different capacities.
To install the batteries:
1. Press the battery compartment cover's tab and lift off the cover.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and -) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
If the batteries are installed correctly and the red indicator does not
light when you press POWER, replace the batteries.
Note: Removing the batteries will not require you to reprogram your
remote control because the 7-in-One IR/RF Remote Control has
unlimited memory backup.
CAUTIONS: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Notes: After you install batteries, the remote performs a test of the
display for 10 seconds or until you press a key.
To extend battery life, the display turns off after 60 seconds of
keypad inactivity and turns on again when you press any key.
Device codes you have programmed into the 7-in-One remain stored
in memory while you replace the batteries. However, you must
reset the clock.
Setting The Clock
Follow these steps to set the clock on the 7-in-One's display.
1. Hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
2. Press \/ twice. CONFIGURE appears.
3. Press SELECT. THEATR SEL appears.
4. Press \/ again. TIME SETUP appears.
5. Press SELECT. TIME appears and the first digit in the time flashes.
Enter the time in 12-hour format. AM/PM flashes.
6. If necessary, press \/ to toggle between AM and PM, then press SELECT.
The day of the week display appears.
7. Use /\ and \/ to toggle through the days of the week until the current
day appears, then press SELECT. The currently selected device and the
correct time appear.
Quick Setup
The steps in this section tell you how to quickly set up the 7-in-One to
operate all of your devices.
To set up devices individually, or add a device after you have set up the
7-in-One, see the appropriate section under "Setting Up the 7-in-One"
below.
Note: For the best operation, you should be within 15 feet of the device
you want to control.
Follow these steps for quick setup:
1. Turn on all of the devices you are setting up.
2. Press TV.
3. Hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
4. Press \/. CODE SETUP appears.
5. Press SELECT. DEV SET UP appears.
6. Press SELECT again. TV appears.
7. Enter the first four-digit TV code listed for your TV's brand in
"Televisions" in Faxback Doc. # 58328 then press SELECT.
Note: If the 4-digit code begins with zero, only the last 3-digits
will appear on the display.
8. Point the remote at your TV and press POWER. Your TV should turn off.
If it does not, enter the next code from the list and press SELECT
then POWER again. When your TV turns off, press VCR. VCR appears.
9. Enter the first four-digit VCR code listed for your VCR's brand in
"VCRs" or "TV/VCR Combinations" in Faxback Doc. # 58328 then press
SELECT.
10. Point the remote at your VCR and press POWER. Your VCR should turn
off. If it does not, enter the next code from the list and press
SELECT then POWER again. When your VCR turns off, press CBL. CABLE
appears.
11. Continue setting up devices by pressing the appropriate device key,
entering your device's code and pressing SELECT. Refer to the code
list for the type of device you want to set up in Faxback Doc. #
58328. The codes listed in Faxback Doc. # 58328 include the following
devices:
Amplifiers, Cable Converters, Cassette Decks, CD Players, DAT
Players, Home Automation, Laser Disc Players, Miscellaneous Audio,
Phonographs, Satellite Receivers, Tuner/Receivers, Video Accessories
12. Once the 7-in-One is operating all of your devices, press ESCAPE to
stop programming.
A Look At Your Remote
AMP, TUNER, TV, CBL, CD, - Lets you select the device you want to
VCR, SAT control.
PLUG `N POWER - Allows you to control lamps and appliances
with your 7-in-One IR/RF Remote Control.
This feature requires additional equipment
that is available at your local RadioShack
store.
HOME THEATER - Lets you operate all of the most commonly
used home theater functions in one mode.
POWER - Turns the remote on and off, and controls
"All Lights On" in the PLUG 'N POWER mode.
MENU - Works like the Menu or OSD (on-screen
display) key on your original remote. Use
/\, \/, >, and < (Menu Up, Down, Right, and
Left) to navigate your on-screen menus. If
your original remote had a Select key to
select menu options, use SELECT in its
place. Use CLEAR (SHIFT + SELECT) to exit/
clear menus. See your device's original
owner's manual for more detailed
instructions on using menus.
Notes: /\, \/, >, and < also control the Rear Level +/- and Balance Right/
Left functions in AMP or TUN mode, and DISC +/- and Track +/- in CD
mode.
SELECT also controls Tape MON in AMP or TUN mode, Disc Select in CD
mode, and the Fetch function in the on-screen menu of an RCA
satellite system.
PROGRAM (SHIFT + MENU) - operates your satellite system's and cable
converter's Guide function, as well as any
device's secondary menus.
SURROUND - operates the surround mode. It also
operates the favorite channel function in
SAT and CBL modes, 10+ (to access tracks
numbered higher that 10) in CD mode, and
the DISC function of a laser disc player.
SHIFT - Besides those functions described elsewhere
in this manual, works with the keys listed
below to control advanced features.
Mode Key Function
VCR PLAY SLOW
REW REW SLOW (SLOW -)
FFWD FFWD SLOW (SLOW +)
STOP EJECT
PAUSE X2
Satellite /\ AUDIO +
Receiver \/ AUDIO -
Receiver/Tuner/Amplifier /\ CENTER LEVEL +
\/ CENTER LEVEL -
> DELAY +
< DELAY -
Laser Disc/ PLAY REVERSE PLAY
Cassette/DVD REW REW SLOW
FFWD FFWD SLOW
STOP EJECT
PAUSE X2
CD STOP EJECT
ESCAPE - lets you exit the remote's displayed menu.
CENTER and REAR - works like the Add and Delete keys on your
(SHIFT + CENTER) original TV remote, the DISC A and B keys
on your laser disc remote, or the SAT and
AUDIO keys of a satellite system remote.
(VOL+)(Volume Up), (VOL-) - controls the volume like the Volume Up and
(Volume Down and MUTE) Down and Mute keys on your original remote.
In the PLUG `N POWER mode, VOL +/VOL -
operates Bright and Dim and MUTE operates
ALL OFF.
SLEEP (SHIFT + MUTE) - controls the Sleep Timer in TV, CABLE, SAT,
and AMP or TUN modes for devices which have
this feature. If your device does not have
a Sleep Timer, SLEEP activates the remote's
built-in sleep timer.
(CH+)(Channel Up) and (CH-) - work like the Channel Up and Down keys on
(Channel Down) your original remote. CH + and CH - also
control preset Up/Preset Down in AMP or
TUNER mode and ON/OFF in the PLUG 'N POWER
mode.
Digit Keys (0-9) - work like the digit keys on your original
remote. They also control input Selections
in AMP or TUNER mode.
ENTER - works like the Enter key on your original
remote (for example, direct channel access)
TV/VIDEO - works like the TV/Video key on your
original TV remote, and TV/SAT key on your
original satellite remote. TV/VIDEO also
controls TV/VCR in VCR mode, A/B in cable
and CD modes, and Input Select in AMP or
TUN mode.
LAST (Last Channel) - works like the Previous Channel or Recall
key on your original remote. It also
operates the RANDOM functions in the CD and
AMP or TUNER modes.
AUDIO and VIDEO (Macro Keys) - memorizes up to 15 keystrokes, so you can
repeat them in sequence in any mode at the
press of a single key.
REW (Rewind), PLAY, FFWD - work like the transport keys on your
Fast Forward), REC (Record), original VCR or Laser Disc player remotes.
STOP, and PAUSE To guard against accidental recording, you
Must press REC twice before recording.
PIP - controls your TV or VCR's Picture-in
Picture feature. Works like the VIEW key
on your Satellite receiver's remote.
FREEZE (SHIFT + PIP) - freezes your Picture-in-Picture window.
SWAP - swaps the Picture-in-Picture window and the
main picture.
FAV/SCAN (Scan or Favorite - can be programmed to scan through your ten
Channel Scan) favorite channels or left unprogrammed to
scan all channels.
MOVE - moves the Picture-in-Picture window around
the screen. Works like the Nest key on
your satellite receiver's remote.
(Light Bulb symbol [LBS]) - lets you turn the remote's backlight and
display on and off. When you press (LBS)
to turn on the backlight, the backlight
stays lit for 5 seconds then lights again
anytime you press a key. To turn off the
backlight feature, press (LBS) again.
P - lets you use the remote's displayed menu to
program your 7-in-One.
Setting Up The 7-In-One
Note: For the best operation, you should be within 15 feet of the device
you want to operate.
To Operate Your TV
Locate the codes for your TV in "Televisions" in Faxback Doc. # 58328 and
write them down on the supplied label.
Note: Some manufacturers have several codes listed. Try each until you
find the right one. The brands are listed in alphabetical order,
with the most popular codes listed first.
Then follow these steps to program the 7-in-One to operate your TV.
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Press TV then hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
3. Press \/. CODE SETUP appears.
4. Repeatedly press SELECT until TV appears.
5. Enter the first four-digit code listed for your TV's brand, then press
SELECT.
Note: If the 4-digit code begins with zero, only the last 3 digits
will appear on the display.
6. Point the 7-in-One at your TV and press POWER. Your TV should turn
off. If it does not, enter the next code from the list and press
SELECT then POWER again. When your TV turns off, press ESCAPE to stop
programming.
To Operate Your VCR
Locate the codes for your VCR in "VCRs" in Faxback Doc. # 58328 and write
them down on the supplied label.
Note: Some manufacturers have several codes listed. Try each until you
find the right one. The brands are listed in alphabetical order,
with the most popular codes listed first.
Then follow these steps to program the 7-in-One to operate your VCR.
1. Turn on your VCR and insert a tape.
2. Press VCR then hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
3. Press \/. CODE SETUP appears.
4. Repeatedly press SELECT until VCR appears.
5. Enter the first four-digit code listed for your VCR's brand, then
press SELECT.
Note: If the 4-digit code begins with zero, only the last 3-digits
will appear on the display.
6. Point the 7-in-One at your TV/VCR Combo and press POWER or PLAY. Your
TV/VCR Combo should turn off or start to play. If it does not, enter
the next code from the list and press SELECT then POWER or PLAY again.
When your TV/VCR Combo turns off or plays, press ESCAPE to stop
programming.
To Operate your TV/VCR Combination
Locate the codes for your TV/VCR Combination in "TV/VCR Combination" in
Faxback Doc. # 58328 and write them down on the supplied label.
Notes: Some manufacturers have several codes listed. Try each until you
find the right one. The brands are listed in alphabetical order,
with the most popular codes listed first.
Some TV/VCR combinations require a second code to control volume.
If you cannot get the volume to work, use the TV code listed in
the "TV/VCR Combinations" in Faxback Doc. # 58328.
Then follow these steps to program the 7-in-One to operate your TV/VCR
Combination.
1. Turn on your TV/VCR Combo and insert a tape.
2. Press VCR then hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
3. Press \/. CODE SETUP appears.
4. Repeatedly press SELECT until VCR appears.
5. Enter the first four-digit code listed for your TV/VCR Combo's brand,
then press SELECT.
Note: If the 4-digit code begins with zero, only the last 3-digits
will appear on the display.
6. Point the 7-in-One at your TV/VCR Combo and press POWER or PLAY. Your
TV/VCR Combo should turn off or start to play. If it does not, enter
the next code from the list and press SELECT then POWER or PLAY again.
When your TV/VCR Combo turns off or plays, press ESCAPE to stop
programming.
To Operate Your Cable Converter
Locate the codes for your cable converter in "Cable Converters" in Faxback
Doc. # 58328 and write them down on the supplied label.
Note: Some manufacturers have several codes listed. Try each until you
find the right one. The brands are listed in alphabetical order,
with the most popular codes listed first.
Then follow these steps to program the 7-in-One to operate your cable
converter.
1. Turn on your cable converter.
2. Press CBL then hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
3. Press \/. CODE SETUP appears.
4. Repeatedly press SELECT until CABLE appears.
5. Enter the first four-digit code listed for your cable converter's
brand, then press SELECT.
Note: If the 4-digit code begins with zero, only the last 3-digits
will appear on the display.
6. Point the 7-in-One at your cable converter and press POWER. Your
cable converter should turn off. If it does not, enter the next code
from the list and press SELECT then POWER again. When your cable
converter turns off, press ESCAPE to stop programming.
Note: If your original cable converter remote does not have an ON key,
press CH+ on the 7-in-One to turn on your cable converter.
To Operate Your Satellite Receiver
Locate the codes for your satellite receiver in "Satellite Receivers" in
Faxback Doc. # 58328 and write them down on the supplied label.
Note: Some manufacturers have several codes listed. Try each until you
find the right one. The brands are listed in alphabetical order,
with the most popular codes listed first.
Then follow these steps to program the 7-in-One to operate your satellite
receiver.
1. Turn on your satellite receiver.
2. Press SAT then hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
3. Press \/. CODE SETUP appears.
4. Repeatedly press SELECT until SAT/DSS appears.
5. Enter the first four-digit code listed for your satellite's brand,
then press SELECT.
Note: If the 4-digit code begins with zero, only the last 3-digits
will appear on the display.
6. Point the 7-in-One at your satellite receiver and press POWER. Your
satellite/receiver should turn off. If it does not, enter the next
code from the list and press SELECT then POWER again. When your
cable converter turns off, press ESCAPE to stop programming.
To Operate Your CD Player
Locate the codes for your CD player in "CD Players " in Faxback Doc. #
58328 and write them down on the supplied label.
Note: Some manufacturers have several codes listed. Try each until you
find the right one. The brands are listed in alphabetical order,
with the most popular codes listed first.
Then follow these steps to program the 7-in-One to operate your CD player.
1. Turn on your CD player and insert a disc.
2. Press CD then hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
3. Press \/. CODE SETUP appears.
4. Repeatedly press SELECT until CD appears.
5. Enter the first four-digit code listed for your CD player's brand,
then press SELECT.
Note: If the 4-digit code begins with zero, only the last 3-digits
will appear on the display.
6. Point the 7-in-One at your CD Player and press PLAY. Your CD player
should start to play. If it does not, enter the next code from the
list and press SELECT then PLAY again. When your CD starts to play,
press ESCAPE to stop programming.
To Operate Your Tuner/Receiver
Locate the codes for your Tuner/Receiver in "Tuners/Receivers" in Faxback
Doc. # 58328 and write them down on the supplied label.
Note: Some manufacturers have several codes listed. Try each until you
find the right one. The brands are listed in alphabetical order,
with the most popular codes listed first.
Then follow these steps to program the 7-in-One to operate your
Tuner/Receiver.
1. Turn on your Tuner/Receiver.
2. Press TUNER then hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
3. Press \/. CODE SETUP appears.
4. Repeatedly press SELECT until TUNER appears.
5. Enter the first four-digit code listed for you tuners/receiver's
brand, then press SELECT.
Note: If the 4-digit code begins with zero, only the last 3-digits
will appear on the display.
6. Point the 7-in-One at your Tuner/Receiver and press POWER. Your
Tuner/Receiver should turn off. If it does not, enter the next code
from the list and press SELECT then POWER again. When your Tuner/
Receiver turns off, press ESCAPE to stop programming.
To Operate your Amplifier
Locate the codes for your Amplifier in "Amplifiers" in Faxback Doc. #
58328 and write them down on the supplied label.
Note: Some manufacturers have several codes listed. Try each until you
find the right one. The brands are listed in alphabetical order,
with the most popular codes listed first.
Then follow these steps to program the 7-in-One to operate your amplifier.
1. Turn on your amplifier.
2. Press AMP then hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
3. Press \/. CODE SETUP appears.
4. Repeatedly press SELECT until AMP appears.
5. Enter the first four-digit code listed for your amplifier's brand,
then press SELECT.
Note: If the 4-digit code begins with zero, only the last 3-digits
will appear on the display.
6. Point the 7-in-One at your amplifier and press POWER. Your amplifier
should turn off. If it does not, enter the next code from the list
and press SELECT then POWER again. When your amplifier turns off,
press ESCAPE to stop programming.
To Operate Other Devices
In addition to the labeled devices (AMP, TUNER, TV, CD, CBL, VCR or SAT),
the 7-in-One can also operate laser disc players (LDP), cassette decks,
digital audio tape (DAT) players, video accessories, and miscellaneous
audio devices (graphic equalizers and digital audio service terminals for
example).
To access device codes for: Use:
Digital Video Disc Players, Laser VCR
Disc Players, Cassette Decks, Digital
Audio Tape Players
Phonographs CD
Video Accessories CBL
Miscellaneous Audio AMP
Home Automation PLUG 'N POWER
Note: The PLUG N POWER feature requires additional equipment that is
available at your local RadioShack store.
For example, to set up a laser disc player:
1. Turn on your laser disc player and insert a disc.
2. Press VCR then hold down P until TIMED SEQ appears.
3. Press \/. CODE SETUP appears.
4. Repeatedly press SELECT until VCR appears.
5. Press \/ or /\ to toggle between VCR, LDP, TAPE, and DAT.
6. When LDP appears, enter the first four-digit code listed for your
laser disc player's brand in "Laser Disc Players" in Faxback Doc. #
58328, then press SELECT.
Note: If the 4-digit code begins with zero, only the last 3-digits
will appear on the display.
7. Point the 7-in-One at your laser disc and press PLAY. Your laser disc
player should play. If it does not, enter the next code from the list
and press SELECT then PLAY again. When your laser disc player plays,
press ESCAPE to stop programming.
(BR EB 1/24/00)