RadioShack 15-1925 - Manual

Page 2 - FEATURES

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 2 FEATURES Your RadioShack 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Controlcomes with an RF command console that allowsyou to send commands to most IR (infrared)-con-trolled devices from any room in your home, up to100 feet away. You can use it to control your TV,VCR, cable box, and even l...

Page 4 - CONTENTS

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 4 CONTENTS How the System Works .......................................... 5 Preparation ............................................................. 7 Installing Batteries .............................................. 7Setting Up the 6 In 1’s RF Command Console .. 8...

Page 5 - HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS; key works like a key; Key

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 5 HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS Your RadioShack 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Controlwas designed with the functions used most oftento operate TV, VCR, cable converter, CD player,satellite receiver, and audio equipment. The 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control comes with anRF command console, whi...

Page 6 - on the remote

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 6 Notes: • The remote control’s red light turns on when you press a key, and blinks when you haveentered a feature or manufacturer’s code. • Whenever you use RECORD on the remote control, you must press it twice. This safetyfeature helps you avoid accidentally record-i...

Page 7 - PREPARATION; INSTALLING BATTERIES

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 7 PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES You need four AAA batteries to power your re-mote control. We recommend alkaline batteries,such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555. 1.Press the battery compartment covertab and lift off thecover. 2.Install four AAA alka- line batteries as ...

Page 8 - LIGHTING THE KEYS; Press

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 8 SETTING UP THE 6 IN 1’S RF COMMAND CONSOLE After you install batteries in the 6 in 1, just plug theRF command console’s power cord into any stan-dard AC outlet in the same room as your IR re-mote-controlled devices (TV, VCR, cable box,and so on) and fully extended it...

Page 12 - OPERATION; Press the device key for the device you want; CHANNEL SCAN

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 12 OPERATION 1. Press the device key for the device you want to operate, then point the 6 in 1 at the deviceand press PWR (or CH s for some cable con- verters) 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 ...

Page 13 - FAVORITE CHANNEL SCAN; Setting Favorite Channel Scan

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 13 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 thedevice the entire time you are using theChannel Scan feature. 3. To stop scanning, simply press any key (other than SC...

Page 15 - COMMAND SEQUENCES; Setting a Sequence; Note: The 6 in 1 must be pointed at the device.; Erasing a Sequence; until the red light blinks

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 15 COMMAND SEQUENCES You can set up your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Controlto issue a set of up to 15 commands at the pressof a key. Any sequence of commands you regu-larly perform can be reduced to a single keypress. Setting a Sequence Here is an example of how to set up a s...

Page 16 - Press and release; until the red light blinks twice. This; Turning Punch-Through On and Off

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 16 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 alternatelycontrol two different devices without pressing thedevice se...

Page 17 - USING THE SLEEP TIMER

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 17 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 devi...

Page 19 - To brighten or dim lights connected to lamp; on the remote control; or

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 19 8. To brighten or dim lights connected to lamp and appliance modules, press the digit keyfor the module you want to control. Thenhold down Brt or Dim on the remote control (or BRIGHT or DIM on the IR command con-sole). Release the key when the desiredbrightness is r...

Page 20 - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS; MANUAL CODE SEARCH

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 20 IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS MANUAL CODE SEARCH If the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control does not oper-ate your remote-controlled devices when you firstset it up, you might have to find the correct codefor your devices. You can try all the codes listedin the “Manufacturer’s Codes...

Page 21 - Determining the 3-Digit Code

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 21 If necessary, repeat these steps for each device. Determining the 3-Digit Code After you set up your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Controlusing the manual code search, you can find which3-digit code the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control isset to by following these steps. 1. Press t...

Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING; • Confirm that your remote control devices are

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 22 TROUBLESHOOTING If the 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control stops workingafter you have successfully tested the control foreach device, or if you are unable to get the remotecontrol to work at all, check these things: • Confirm that your remote control devices are working pr...

Page 23 - until the red light blinks twice. Then press; so the red light stays on continuously.

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 23 To upgrade your 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control,simply follow these steps: 1. Write down the brand names, model num- bers, RadioShack Cat. No. (if applicable)and manufacture dates for each type ofdevice (TV, VCR, cable box, etc.) that youwant to load into your 6 in 1 IR...

Page 24 - Fast Search

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 24 Notes: • You must hold the earpiece of your tele- phone over the receiver of your remotecontrol as shown above. If you do not, the6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control might not beable to properly receive the informationcoming through the telephone. • While the 6 in 1 IR/RF R...

Page 26 - MANUFACTURERS’ CODES; • The 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Control will not

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 26 MANUFACTURERS’ CODES The following list tells you which 3-digit codes toenter 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 commandof your original remote control. • A key on the 6 in 1...

Page 50 - FCC CAUTION; FCC Rules; • Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV experi-

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 50 FCC CAUTION This equipment generates and uses radio fre-quency energy, and if not installed and usedproperly, that is, in strict accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions, may cause interfer-ence to radio and television reception. It has beentype tested and fou...

Page 51 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 51 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack 6 in 1 IR/RF Remote Controlsystem is an example of superior design andcraftsmanship. The following suggestions willhelp you care for your system so you can enjoy itfor years. • Keep the 6 in 1 and RF command console dry. If they ...

Page 52 - SPECIFICATIONS

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 52 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 Ra...

Page 53 - NOTES

Need help? Call 1-800-950-7044 53 NOTES 15-1925.fm Page 53 Monday, July 19, 1999 12:59 PM