15-1996, VCR Programmer
Setup Codes For VCRs:
Setup Codes for Cable:
Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers:

Device Types
You can use the VCR Programmer's device keys to control the following types of devices:
Device Key to UseDevice Type
VCRVCRs
CBL/SATCable converters and satellite receivers

Quick Set Up Of Your VCR

  1. Insert a blank videocassette into your VCR.

  2. On the programmer, hold down CLOCK SET until CLOCK SET appears.

  3. Press VCR +/- once. CODE SET appears. Note: VCR +/- toggles between CLOCK SET and CODE SET

  4. Press CLOCK SET once. VCR 0000 appears.

  5. Repeatedly press VCR + to move through the manufacturer’s codes, or hold it down to scroll through all the codes. If you bypass your code, press VCR - to go back to it.
    Note: Only codes available in the code library appear.

  6. Aim the programmer at your VCR and press RECORD LENGTH once. IR appears and flashes as the programmer tests your VCR. If you have found the correct code, the VCR plays the tape.
    If the tape does not play, repeat steps 5-6, trying each code for your brand until you find one that works. If you still cannot find your code, try searching the code library as follows:
    • While still in VCR code set-up mode, aim the VCR Programmer at your VCR.

    • Slowly alternate between pressing VCR + and RECORD LENGTH.

    • Stop when the VCR begins to play the tape.
      Note: If your tape is blank, you will see video noise (or "snow") when the VCR begins to play.

    • Press CLOCK SET once to accept your settings. SUCCESS appears, then CAB 0000.
  7. If you have a cable converter (or satellite receiver), go to "Setting Up Your Cable Converter (or Satellite Receiver)".

    If you do not have a cable converter (or satellite receiver), press CANCEL once to exit cable setup.

Quick Set Up Of Your Cable Converter (or Satellite Receiver)

  1. Repeatedly press VCR + to move through the manufacturers’ codes, or hold it down to scroll through all the codes. If you bypass your code, press VCR - to go back to it.
    Note: Only codes available in the code library appear.

  2. Aim the programmer at your cable converter/satellite receiver and press RECORD LENGTH once. IR appears and flashes as the programmer tests your cable converter (or satellite receiver). If you have found the correct code, the cable converter (or satellite receiver) changes channels.

    If the channels do not change, repeat steps 1 and 2, trying each code for your brand until you find one that works. If you still cannot find your code, try searching the code library as follows:

    • While still in CBL mode, aim the VCR Programmer at your cable converter (or satellite receiver).

    • Slowly alternate between pressing VCR and RECORD LENGTH.

    • Stop when the cable converter (or satellite receiver) changes channels.

  3. Press CLOCK SET once to accept your settings. SUCCESS appears, then POWER OFF.

  4. Turn off your VCR and cable converter (or satellite receiver) within 5 seconds.