URC-8550 Topline TM Home Theater Universal Remote Control USER GUIDE & CODE BOOK Retain For Future Reference
Table of Contents BASIC FUNCTIONS ABOUT YOUR Topline 8… INSTALLING THE BATTERIES… FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS… LANGUAGE SELECTION… SETTING THE CLOCK… SETTING UP YOUR DEVICES… Setting Up Your TV… Setting Up Your Other Devices… Searching For Your Code Recording Your Codes...
About your Topline 8 Thank you for purchasing the ONE FOR ALL Topline 8 Home Theater Universal Remote Control. Your Topline 8 package contains: • Your Topline 8 remote control • Your Topline 8 manual Your User Guide & Codebook is divided into three parts: Basic Functions, Advanced Functions and Set-Up Codes. You may need this guide again in the future, so please be sure to keep it. Your Topline 8 needs four new AAA/LRO3 batteries.
Installing the Batteries Your Topline 8 requires four (4) new alkaline AAA/LRO3 batteries. To install the batteries: 1 Remove the battery cover by pressing down on the bottom portion and sliding the cover off. 2 Match the batteries to the + and - marks inside the battery case, then insert the batteries. 3 Slide the battery cover back into place. Once the batteries are inserted all the segments in the display screen will show.
Basic Features LCD `Device Keys Home Theater Key Power Magic Menu/Surround Sound Keys ESC Lite Enter Volume Shift Channel Mute Scan Number Keys Picture-inPicture Previous Program Normalize Play Fast Forward Rewind Pause TV/VCR Teletext Slow Stop Record Fastext 5
Basic Features FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Key Function The LCD screen guides you through setting up and operating your home entertainment equipment. Device Keys The TV, VCR, SAT, AMP, TUN, CD, AUX1 and AUX2 keys select the device to be controlled. For example, pressing the TV key allows the remote to control the functions of your Television, after pressing VCR you can operate your Video, etc. For more detailed information, please see page 10.
Basic Functions Key Function Volume +/-, Channel +/-, Mute These keys operate just as those on your original remote control. When SHIFT is pressed first, volume and channel can be used to control color and brightness (see page 22). Number Keys The Number keys (0-9, 10, 20) provide functions just like your original remote, such as direct access programme selection.
Basic Functions LANGUAGE SELECTION It is possible to choose between three languages for the text which is displayed on the LCD of the Topline 8. You can chose between English, French and German. The default setting is English. To change the language selection, follow the procedure below. 1 Press and hold the MAGIC key until the display screen changes from [DEVICE and the TIME] to [TIMED SEQ]. 2 Press MENU- twice, the display will change to [CONFIGURE].
Basic Functions SETTING THE CLOCK The Topline 8 comes with both a 24hr clock and a 12hr clock. After installing the batteries for the first time, the Topline 8 will default to the 24hr clock setting. To set the clock, follow the procedure below. It is also possible during this procedure to change to a 12hr clock setting, if desired. 1 Press and hold the MAGIC key until the display screen changes from [DEVICE and the TIME] to [TIMED SEQ]. 2 Press MENU- twice, the display will change to [CONFIGURE].
Basic Functions: Setting Up Your Devices SETTING UP YOUR TV To set up the Topline 8 for your television: 1 Find your Television code in the Set-Up Code section (starting on page 31). Codes are listed by brand name. The most popular code is listed first. Make sure your Television is switched on; any programme is fine. 2 Press the TV key, then press and hold the MAGIC key until the display screen changes from [TV and the TIME] to [TIMED SEQ]. 3 Press MENU- once, the display will change to [CODE SETUP].
Basic Functions SETTING UP YOUR OTHER DEVICES To set up the Topline 8 for your other devices: 1 Find the code for your device in the Set-Up Code section (starting on page 31). Codes are listed by brand name. The most popular code is listed first. Make sure your device is turned on. 2 Press the Device key on the Topline 8 for the device you wish to control.
Basic Functions 3 Then, press and hold the MAGIC key until the display screen changes to [TIMED SEQ]. 4 Press MENU- once, the display will change to [CODE SETUP]. Press ENTER and the display will change to [DEV SET UP]. 5 Press ENTER. Then, if necessary, use the MENU- key to locate the device you want based on the chart above (for example, if you are setting up a Cable Converter, you would need to press MENU- once until CABLE is displayed on the screen).
Basic Functions SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE If your device did not respond to the Topline 8 after you have tried all the codes listed for your brand, try the Search Method described below. The Search Method may also work if your brand is not listed at all. For example, to search for the code to operate your TV: 1 Make sure your TV is switched on, any channel is fine. 2 Press the TV key, then press and hold the MAGIC key until the display screen changes from [TV and the TIME] to [TIMED SEQ].
Basic Functions RECORDING YOUR CODES After you have set up the Topline 8 with your devices, you should record your codes. If you are not sure which code the Topline 8 responded to, you can display the code on the LCD for each device you have set up. For example, to display your TV code: 1 Press the TV key, then press and hold the MAGIC key until the display screen changes from [TV and the TIME] to [TIMED SEQ]. 2 Press MENU- once, the display will change to [CODE SETUP].
Basic Functions REASSIGNING THE DEVICE KEYS The Topline 8 can operate any combination of eight devices you want (for example: 2-TVs, 2-VCRs, 1-Satellite, 1-Amplifier, 1-Tuner and 1-CD Player). To do this, you must reassign the necessary keys. For example, to place a second TV on the AUX2 key: 1 Press and hold the MAGIC key until display screen changes from [DEVICE and the TIME] to [TIMED SEQ]. 2 Press MENU- twice, the display will change to [CONFIGURE].
Basic Functions SCAN The Scan key on the Topline 8 allows you to go through every programme available on your TV, Video or Satellite. For example, to scan through the programmes on your Television: 1 Aim the Topline at your TV and press TV, then SCAN. Your TV will begin to scan through all the programmes available on your Television, stopping at each programme for about three seconds. Remember, the Topline 8 must remain aimed at your TV the entire time you are using Scan.
Advanced Functions HOME THEATER The HOME THEATER mode key allows you to bring the most commonly used functions of your home theater components to one mode key. By doing this you can configure the keypad to meet your specific home theater needs. You can define by key grouping, which component should be controlled. The steps below will guide you through programming the Home Theater key. Note: The Home Theater key should only be set up after you have all your devices working with the Topline 8.
Advanced Functions 6 The display will change to [PLAY BACK] which refers to the VCR keys. Press ENTER. The display will change to [VCR]. At this screen you will press the Device Key you want to be controlled by the VCR keys in the Home Theater Mode. Following the example above, you would press VCR. Once you have made your selection, press ENTER. 7 The display will change to [PIP]. Press ENTER. The display will change to [TV].
Advanced Functions SEQUENCES POWER SEQUENCE - Turning on your Home Theater components with one key. After you have set up the Home Theater key, you can then set up a Sequence on the Power key which will allow you to turn on all these components with the touch of a key. To program the Power Macro: 1 Press and release the HOME THEATER key, then press and hold MAGIC until the display screen changes to [TIMED SEQ]. 2 Press the Menu- key twice until the display changes to [CONFIGURE].
Advanced Functions INSTALLING OTHER SEQUENCES You can program the Topline 8 to issue a sequence of commands at the press of a key. For example, you may want to turn on your Satellite and TV at the same time then set your TV to programme 5. Any sequence of commands you regularly use can be reduced to one key stroke for your convenience. The keys labeled Audio and Video are for installing Sequences. To set up a Sequence: PRESS: DISPLAY WILL READ: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Advanced Functions TIMED SEQUENCES The Topline 8 is equipped with a special feature which allows you to initiate your Sequence at a specific time, up to seven days in advance. It will also allow you to program the sequence to initiate Daily or Weekly. For example, this feature can be used to record programmes, act as an alarm clock by turning on your stereo at a certain time, or initiate any other series of keystrokes you would like to start at a specific time.
Advanced Functions To delete a Timed Sequence: 1 Press and hold MAGIC until the display screen changes to [TIMED SEQ]. Press ENTER and the display will change to [ADD SEQ]. 2 Press MENU- once and the display will read [DEL SEQ]. Press ENTER. 3 The display will then change to [DEL (the Day, W = Weekly or D = Daily) and the time of the sequence]. If this is the selection you would like to delete, press ENTER. The display will read [DELETED] and then go to the next timed sequence in memory.
Advanced Functions SLEEPTIMER Sleeptimer is a feature which comes built into many TVs and Satellites. It allows you to set your device to turn off within a certain amount of time. This feature comes in handy if, for example, you enjoy falling asleep with your television on. With the Topline 8, there are two ways to use the sleeptimer. If your TV or Satellite came with this feature built in, follow the instructions “Device Sleeptimer” below.
Advanced Functions The Topline 8 Sleeptimer Your Topline 8 remote comes with an internal Sleeptimer function for those devices (TV or Satellite) which did not come standard with this function. To use the Topline 8’s Sleeptimer: Making your Topline ready for Sleeptimer: 1 Press and hold MAGIC until the display reads [TIMED SEQ]. 2 Press the MENU- KEY twice until the display changes to [CONFIGURE]. Press ENTER and the display will change to [THEATR SEL].
Advanced Functions VOLUME LOCK With the Topline 8, you can choose which one of your components will control your volume. When you originally set up the Topline 8, each individual component operates its own volume, provided the component has volume control. You can change this setting so that one component controls the volume no matter which component the Topline 8 is operating.
Advanced Functions CHANNEL UP/DOWN SIMULATION If your original remote control did not have channel up/down keys, it is possible to program the Topline 8 to operate this feature. By following the instructions below, you will be able to use the Channel+/- keys on the Topline 8 to advance though channels 0 through 9. To turn on the Channel +/- Simulation feature: 1 Press and hold MAGIC until the display reads [TIMED SEQ]. 2 Press the Menu- key twice until the display changes to [CONFIGURE].
Advanced Functions CLEAR ALL If you would like to reset the Topline 8 of all advanced functions, you can use the CLEAR ALL feature. The CLEAR ALL feature will clear the following entries you have programmed for: SEQUENCES, TIMED SEQUENCES, VOLUME LOCK, CH +/- SIMULATION and KEY MAGIC. CLEAR ALL will not erase your set-up codes. To clear the memory using the CLEAR ALL feature: 1 Press and hold MAGIC until the display reads [TIMED SEQ]. 2 Press the MENU- key twice until the display changes to [CONFIGURE].
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem: Solution: The LCD screen begins to fade or text does not appear? Replace the batteries with four new AAA/LRO3 batteries. The Topline 8 should retain the codes you have programmed, however, you will need to reset the clock (see page 9) You cannot get the Topline 8 to operate your device(s)? A) Try all the codes listed for your brand. B) Try the Search method (page 13). C) Make sure the device you are setting up is able to be operated with an infrared remote control.
CUSTOMER SERVICE PRODUCT SUPPORT If you have any questions about the operation of your new ONE FOR ALL Topline 8 Universal Remote Control, you may call our consumer help-line for assistance. Before calling, please read this manual carefully to find an answer to your question. If you cannot find a solution in this manual, please complete the information below before calling. This way we can better serve you. In the UK: phone: 0990 143038 fax: 01252 876844 e-mail: ofahelp@compuserve.
CUSTOMER SERVICE KEY MAGIC® Key Magic is an exclusive ONE FOR ALL feature. The design of the Topline 8 ensures that many functions of your original remote control can be operated by the Topline 8, even those that do not have their own key on the Topline 8 keypad. And often used functions can be assigned to a key of your choice using the Key Magic feature of your Topline 8.
Set-up Codes - TV 093 418 213 264 216 Capsonic Carena Carrefour Cascade Cathay Centurion Century CGE 009 037 371 035 072 361 Cimline City Clatronic Televisions A.R.
Set-up Codes - TV GEC Geloso General Technic Genexxa Germanvox Goldline Goldstar Goodmans Gorenje GPM Granada Grandin Grundig Halifax Hampton Hanseati Hantarex HCM Hema Hifivox HiLine Hinari Hisawa Hitachi Hoshai Hygashi Hornyphon Hyper Hypersonic Hypson ICE Imperial Indesit Indiana Ingersol Inno Hit Interbuy Interfunk Intervision Irradio Isukai ITC ITS ITT JEC JVC Kaisui Kamp Kapsch Karcher Kendo Kennedy Kingsley Kneissel Kolster Konka Korpel Korting Kyoto Lenco Lenoir 043 072 361 516 037 217 072 349 213
Set-up Codes - TV Pausa Perdio Perfekt Philco 009 072 037 087 247 Philharmonic 217 Philips 037 043 Phoenix 037 Phonola 037 Pioneer 037 Plantron 037 Policom 568 Popp 009 Prandoni-Prince 247 Precision 217 Prima 009 Prinz 072 Profex 009 Profi-Tronic 037 Proline 321 Prosonic 037 Protech 037 264 Pye 037 Pymi 009 Quasar 247 Quelle 037 554 084 Questa 036 Radialva 109 R-Line 037 Radiola 037 Radiomarelli 087 Radiotone 009 Rank 070 Rediffusion 361 Revox 037 Rex 206 RFT 087 Roadstar 009 Robotron 087 Royal Lux 421 RTF
Set-up Codes - VIDEO Yorx Zanussi 218 206 217 Hanseatic Hantor HCM Hinari VIDEO Aiwa Akai Akiba Akura Alba 307 106 072 072 278 192 Allorgan 240 Allstar 322 Ambassador 020 Amstrad 000 Anitech 072 ASA 037 Asuka 072 Audiosonic 278 Baird 106 Bang & Olufsen 499 Basic Line 278 Bestar 278 Black Panther Line 278 Blaupunkt 226 195 Bondstec 020 Bosch 154 Brandt 041 Brionvega 344 Bush 072 352 Canon 167 Carena 209 Carrefour 045 Catron 020 CGE 041 Cimline 072 Clatronic 020 Combitech 352 Condor 020 Crown 278 Daewoo 2
Set-up Codes - SAT Radiola Rex RFT Roadstar Royal Saba Saisho Salora Samsung Samurai Sansui Sanwa Sanyo Saville SBR Schaub Lorenz Schneider SEG SEI-Sinudyne Seleco Sentron Sentra Sharp Shintom Shivaki Shorai Siemens Silva Sinudyne Solovox Sonitron Sonoko Sonolor Sontec Sony Standard Starlite Sunkai Sunstar Suntronic Sunwood Supra Symphonic Taisho Tashiko Tatung TEC Teleavia Telefunken Teletech Tenosal Tensai Thomson Thorn Tokai Toshiba Towada Towika Triumph TVA Uher Ultravox Unitech United Quick Star Univer
Set-up Codes - SAT Elta Emanon Emme Esse EP Sat Eurieult Eurodec Europa Eurosat Eurosky Eurostar Exator Extra Sat Fenner Ferguson Fidelity Finlandia Finlux Fracarro France Satellite Freecom FTE Fuba G-Sat Galaxi Galaxis Galaxisat GMI Goldstar Goodmans Granada Grundig Hanseatic Hantor Hanuri Harting & Helling Heliocom Hinari Hirschmann Hisawa Hitachi Houston Huth Hypson Imperial Intertronic Intervision ITT/Nokia Johansson JVC Kathrein Key West Kolon Kosmos KR Kreiselmeyer Kyostar Lasat Lenco Lennox Lenson Le
Set-up Codes SEG Seleco Siemens Silva Skantin Skardin SKR Skymaster Skymax Skytwin Skyvision SL Sony Starion Starring Strong STVI Sumida Sunny Sound Sunsat Sunstar Tagra Tantec Techniland Technisat Teco Telasat Teleciel Telefunken Teleka Telemaster Telesat Telestar Televes Telewire Tensai Thomson Thorens Thorn Tioko Tokai Tonna Toshiba Trendline Trend Plain Triad Triasat Tristar Uniden Unisat Unitor Universum Variosat Vector Ventana Visiosat Viva Vortec V-Tech Wela Wewa Winersat Wisi Woorisat World Xrypton
Set-up Codes SAE Sansui Sanyo Schneider Sharp Sherwood Siemens Sony Supertech Teac Technics Toshiba Universum Victor Watson Yamaha Yorx 157 157 179 615 037 196 516 000 625 174 029 481 157 072 615 036 461 Audio Amp/Tuners 202 625 342 Aiwa Akai Bush Carver Denon Dual Fisher Genexxa Goldstar Goodmans Grundig Harman Kardon Hitachi JVC Kenwood Marantz M Electronic Memorex Micromega Nakamichi Okano Onkyo Panasonic Philips Phonotrend Pioneer Quasar Revox Roadstar Samsung Sansui Sanyo Sharp Sherwood Siemens Son
Set-up Codes Siemens Sony Soundwave Technics Toshiba Universum Victor Yamaha 491 170 243 364 229 353 326 391 244 273 274 094 Laser Disc Players Grundig Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi NAD Philips Pioneer Radiola Sony Telefunken 059 064 064 059 059 064 388 059 388 201 059 Digital Audio Tape Denon Grundig Marantz Philips Sony Technics 031 158 158 158 093 158 39
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