5-1925.fm Page 1 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Cat. No. 15-1925 OWNER’S MANUAL 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control Please read before using this equipment.
15-1925.fm Page 2 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control comes with an RF command console that allows you to send commands to most IR (infrared)-controlled devices from any room in your home, up to 100 feet away. You can use it to control your TV, VCR, cable box, and even lights and appliances with Plug ’n Power modules (not supplied). The 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control is preprogrammed.
15-1925.fm Page 3 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Channel Scan — lets you scan through all the available channels on your TV, VCR, or cable box, stopping at each one for about 3 seconds. Favorite Channel Scan — lets you set up the remote to scan through a list of up to 10 channels you select. Programmable Sequence Command — lets you press a single key to send a set of commands. Lighted Keypad — lets you use the 6 in 1 even in a dark or dimly lit room.
15-1925.fm Page 4 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM CONTENTS How the System Works .......................................... 5 Preparation ............................................................. 7 Installing Batteries .............................................. 7 Setting Up the 6 In 1’s RF Command Console .. 8 Lighting the Keys ............................................... 8 Setting Up Your Remote Control ........................ 9 Using Two or More Similar Devices ................. 10 Operation ..
15-1925.fm Page 5 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS Your RadioShack 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control was designed with the functions used most often to operate TV, VCR, cable converter, CD player, satellite receiver, and audio equipment. The 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control comes with an RF command console, which receives radio frequency signals from the 6 in 1 and converts them into infrared signals to control your devices.
15-1925.fm Page 6 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Key Function AUDIO SEQ, VIDEO These keys are for special SEQ sequences that you set up. SURROUND, SHIFT These keys are for controlling your Surround Sound system and other similar devices. RECORD, PAUSE, PLAY , REW , FF , STOP n These keys control VCR functions. In addition, these keys are used to select options and navigate in your Surround Sound system, satellite system, or other similar devices.
15-1925.fm Page 7 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES You need four AAA batteries to power your remote control. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555. 1.Press the battery compartment cover tab and lift off the cover. 2.Install four AAA alkaline batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols marked inside the compartment. 3.Replace the cover. Note: Do not place objects on top of the remote control after you have installed the batteries.
15-1925.fm Page 8 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM SETTING UP THE 6 IN 1’S RF COMMAND CONSOLE After you install batteries in the 6 in 1, just plug the RF command console’s power cord into any standard AC outlet in the same room as your IR remote-controlled devices (TV, VCR, cable box, and so on) and fully extended its antenna. Be sure the command console is pointed at the devices you want to control.
15-1925.fm Page 9 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM SETTING UP YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 1. Refer to “Manufacturers’ Codes” on Page 26 and write down the codes for your original remote controls. Note: Some manufacturers have several possible codes listed. Try each until you find the correct code. See “If You Have Problems” on Page 20 if you need help. 2. Press the device key for the type of remote you are replacing (CD, VCR, CBL, TV, AUX1 or AUX2). Hold down SET UP until the red light blinks twice, then release it.
15-1925.fm Page 10 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Note: The punch-through feature (see “PunchThrough” on Page 16) is automatically turned on for the TV’s volume and mute controls. This means that when you select cable, for example, and press one of the volume keys or the mute key, the remote sends that function to the television instead of the cable converter. If you want to use your cable converter’s volume and mute controls, disable the punch-through feature for these keys.
15-1925.fm Page 11 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 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 TVs, two VCRs, and so on) you can convert any unused key (TV, CBL, CD, VCR, AUX1, or AUX2) to control another type of device by following these steps. 1. Press SET UP until the red light blinks twice. 2. Press 9 – 9 – 2. The red light blinks twice.
15-1925.fm Page 12 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM OPERATION 1. Press the device key for the device you want to operate, then point the 6 in 1 at the device and press PWR (or CH s for some cable converters) to turn the device on. 2. Repeat Step 1 for all other devices you want to operate. 3. Point the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control toward the device you want to control, then press the appropriate device key and the desired command keys.
15-1925.fm Page 13 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 2. Aim the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control at the device and press SCAN. The 6 in 1 scans through the channels. Note: The 6 in 1 must be pointed at the device the entire time you are using the Channel Scan feature. 3. To stop scanning, simply press any key (other than SCAN) on the remote control.
15-1925.fm Page 14 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Note: If your device requires the use of an ENTER key to change channels, you must press ENTER instead of SET UP after each channel you enter into the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control’s memory. 6. Repeat Steps 4–5 to enter the channels you want to include in your favorite channel list. After you have entered the last channel number, hold down SET UP until the red light blinks twice.
-1925.fm Page 15 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM COMMAND SEQUENCES You can set up your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control to issue a set of up to 15 commands at the press of a key. Any sequence of commands you regularly perform can be reduced to a single key press. Setting a Sequence Here is an example of how to set up a sequence of commands that turns on your cable box and your TV and puts the TV on Channel 3, and how this sequence works when you press VIDEO SEQ. Note: The 6 in 1 must be pointed at the device.
15-1925.fm Page 16 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 3. Press and release SET UP, then hold down SET UP until the red light blinks twice. This means that your sequence is erased. PUNCH-THROUGH Using 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 IR/RF Remote Control’s keys are used by every device. For example, a TV is often the only device that uses the volume keys.
15-1925.fm Page 17 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Follow these steps to turn off punch-through. 1. Press the device key (CBL or VCR) for the device you want to use to control the volume, for example. Then press SET UP until the red light blinks twice. 2. Press 9 – 9 – 3. The red light blinks twice. Press the device key (CBL or VCR) for the device you want to use to control the volume. The red light blinks twice to indicate punchthrough is turned off.
15-1925.fm Page 18 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Follow these steps to control Plug ’n Power modules. 1. Position the IR command console within the RF command console’s line of sight. Note: For the best operation, position the controllers at least 2 feet apart. 2. Plug the IR command console’s power cord into any standard AC outlet. 3. Set the house code dial on top of the IR command console to the same letter as your Plug ’n Power modules. 4.
15-1925.fm Page 19 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 8. To brighten or dim lights connected to lamp and appliance modules, press the digit key for the module you want to control. Then hold down Brt or Dim on the remote control (or BRIGHT or DIM on the IR command console). Release the key when the desired brightness is reached. Note: You must select the individual light to brighten or dim even if you used All Lts On or ALL LIGHTS ON to turn on all the lights at the same time.
15-1925.fm Page 20 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 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 on Page 26 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.
15-1925.fm Page 21 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 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.
15-1925.fm Page 22 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control stops working after you have successfully 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.
15-1925.fm Page 23 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 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.
15-1925.fm Page 24 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 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.
15-1925.fm Page 25 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM 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.
15-1925.fm Page 26 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM MANUFACTURERS’ CODES The following list tells you which 3-digit codes to enter to set up the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control. Notes: • The 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control will not always be able to reproduce every command of your original remote control. • A key on the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control that has the same name as a key on your original remote control might have a slightly different function. Manufacturer Code(s) RadioShack Cat. No.
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15-1925.fm Page 50 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM FCC CAUTION This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
15-1925.fm Page 51 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control system is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your system so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the 6 in 1 and RF command console dry. If they get wet, wipe them dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits. • Use and store the system only in normal temperature environments.
15-1925.fm Page 52 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM SPECIFICATIONS Remote Power.....................................4 AAA Batteries RF Command Console Power................. 120 Volts AC Remote to RF Command Console Range.............................................100 Feet (304.8 m) RF Command Console to Device Range..........................................25 Feet (7.62 m) ±30 Remote Dimensions (HWD) ....... 27/16 ¥ 8 ¥ 11/4 Inches RF Command Console Dimensions (HWD)..............
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15-1925.fm Page 56 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
