User manual ONE FOR ALL URC 9910

IR/RF LCD 8-DEVICE WITH LEARNING UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL (URC-9910) User's Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting The Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Key Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting Up Your Componenets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Programming TV/VCR Combo Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Manufacturer's Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setup Codes for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setup Codes for VCRs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setup Codes for DVD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setup Codes for Cable Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Setup Codes for CD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Setup Codes for Audio Cassette Decks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setup Codes for Audio Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setup Codes for Audio Turntables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setup Codes for Misc. Audio Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setup Codes for DAT Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setup Codes for LD Players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setup Codes for Home Automation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setup Codes for Video Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Searching For Your Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Programming A Learning Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Deleting A Function From A Learning Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using Volume Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Programming Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Programming Volume Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Programming A Favorite Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Programming A Master Power Key With Instant Channel Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Clearing A Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Re-Assigning Device Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using Keymover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Programming Keymover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Restoring Keymover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Programming Favorite Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using The Home Theater Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Control Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Programming The Home Theater Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Operating The Home Theater Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using Commercial Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Programming Commercial Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Operating Commercial Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Restoring Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 About Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Using The IR/RF Command Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Setting Up The IR/RF Command Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Adding The IR Signal Extension Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Optimizing IR/RF Command Center Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Compliance With FCC Rules And Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Key Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 2 INTRODUCTION The One For All IR/RF LCD 8-Device With Learning Universal Remote Control (URC-9910) is our latest high-performance universal remote control. It is designed to operate up to eight home entertainment devices, including TV, video, and audio components. Moreover, this remote control contains sophisticated technology that will allow you to conveniently consolidate the clutter of all of the original remote controls used in your home entertainment system. It's packed with easy-to-use features such as: · Advanced Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with 15 alphanumeric characters, real-time clock, and icons for constant visual feedback of operations and programming sequences · A unique Home Theater mode that combines different device controls under one mode for operating convenience · Three macro keys for instant activation of favorite key sequences · Four learning keys to capture unique functions from your devices' original remote controls · Key Mover for copying keys from one device to another, or to a different position in the same mode · Code Search to help you program device codes without using the code list (starting on page 14) or for brands or models not listed · Favorite Channel Scan for easy channel surfing · Mode reassignment to control duplicate types of devices · Volume Lock to assign volume controls to individual devices or to one global device · Commercial Skip feature allows you to channel surf during commercial interruptions of your favorite programs · Includes IR/RF Command Center to extend the remote control's signal range · Pre-programmed database with the world's largest and most efficient group of infrared codes insures device compatibility · Internal modem for upgrading device codes over the telephone · A low battery icon to notify you when batteries are getting low · Backlighting feature to aid operation in low ambient light The One For All IR/RF LCD 8-Device With Learning Universal Remote Control (URC-9910) requires four (4) new AAA alkaline batteries (not included) and easy programming to control your devices. For best results, please read and perform all instructions listed here.Also, keep these instructions for future reference. 3 INSTALLING BATTERIES 1. 2. On the back of the URC-9910 remote control, push the tab and lift off the battery cover. Obtain four (4) new AAA alkaline batteries. Match the + and ­ marks on the batteries to the + and ­ marks in the case, and then insert the new batteries. Align the cover key with the case opening and replace the cover until it locks. If batteries are inserted correctly, the entire LCD will turn on.After 5 seconds of inactivity, the remote control will turn itself off to conserve battery life. Perform the steps in Setting The Clock (on the next page) to set the correct time. 3. 4. 5. NOTE: When a battery icon appears in the display (see page 7, Key Charts, LCD), the batteries are low. Simply replace them and the URC-9910 remote control will be restored to full functionality, complete with your favorite settings. 4 SETTING THE CLOCK 1. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the default device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: Default values for device, its code, and time are shown above.Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: If you wish to exit the programming mode at any time, press EXIT once. You will see an [EXIT] message as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: If you see an [INVALID] message, you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Simply note your error and continue programming. 2. (x 5) Press the v key five times until you see the display change to [CLOCK SET]. NOTE: If you go past [CLOCK SET], press the w key one or more times to return to it. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to the current time. 4. 5. 6. SELECT Press the v key one or more times until you see the desired hour (a.m. or p.m.). Press the w key one or more times until you see the desired minute. Once the time is correctly set, press SELECT once to accept the values. The display will confirm your entry with [SUCCESS] and then [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-9910 remote control will return to normal operation. 5 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Use the illustration below to locate features on the URC-9910 remote control and then study the Key Charts (on the next three pages) to learn how they function. ND SOUN RROU D SU SELECT 6 Key Charts The LED (red light) blinks to show that the remote control is working and sending signals. The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) provides 15 alphanumeric characters that display status messages during remote control operation and programming.Also, one or more icons appear in the LCD to indicate the following conditions: or Morning or Afternoon Time Low Battery IR Signal Transmission Press TV, VCR, DVD, AUX, SAT, CBL, RCVR/AMP, or CD once to select a desired home entertainment device to control. After programming, press HOME THEATER once to select the home theater mode. (See Using The Home Theater Mode on page 43.) Press POWER once to turn on or off the selected device. v RROUND SOUND SU SELECT Use the cursor keys (v, w, or ) to move the cursor in the program guide and menu screens. Use SELECT to choose options from your selected device's menu or guide. In the CD mode, use SELECT to select a compact disc. Use v (or w) to select the next (or previous) CD. Use (or ) to select the next (or previous) track. In the RCVR/AMP mode, use SELECT to set the surround sound. Use v (or w) to adjust the volume higher (or lower). Use (or ) to adjust the balance left (or right). Press MENU once to display your selected device's main menu. Use GUIDE to display your selected device's program guide or setup menu. continued on next page... v v v 7 v v FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Key Charts (continued) Use EXIT to exit from your selected device's guide or menu. Use INFO to display the current channel and program information. Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower) the audio volume. Press MUTE once to turn the audio off or on. In the TV, VCR, DVD, SAT, and CBL modes, use FAV to scan favorite channels and/or all channels.(See Using Channel Scan and Programming Favorite Channel Scan on page 41.) Use CH+ (or CH-) to select the next higher (or lower) channel. Press PREV once to recall the last-viewed channel and to page back one screen on the main menu. In the CD mode, use PREV to turn random play on or off. In the RCVR/AMP mode, use PREV to select the receiver band. Use the keypad (1 ~ 9 and 0) to directly select channels (e.g., 009 or 031). In the RCVR/AMP mode, use the keypad (1 ~ 9 and 0) to select audio sources 1 through 10. Press ENTER once after entering the channel numbers on some TVs. In the CD mode, use ENTER to add 10 to the digit entry (e.g., ENTER and 7 is 17). Use TV/VID to switch the TV's input to view TV or video programs. 8 Use the transport keys to control your VCR,DVD or CD player,or VOD (Video On Demand) if available on your cable or satellite service. To record a VCR program, press REC twice. Use SLEEP to activate your device's sleep timer (not available for all devices). After programming, press M1 ~ M3 once to run a desired macro (see Using Macros on page 34). After programming, press L1 ~ L4 once to activate a learned function. (See Using Learning on page 30.) Use PIP to switch the Picture-In-Picture feature on or off (if available on your TV). Use MOVE to move the window picture to different positions in the main picture. Use SWAP to switch images and sound between the main and window pictures. After programming, use COM SKIP to skip commercials on selected devices (i.e., TV, VCR, DVD, CBL, and SAT). (See Using Commercial Skip on page 48.) Use to turn on or off the key backlight. When this feature is activated, keys will remain backlit for 5 seconds after the last key press. In the setup mode, backlighting will remain on for 30 seconds. Use SET for all programming sequences. 9 SETTING UP YOUR COMPONENTS The URC-9910 remote control is preprogrammed at the factory to operate an RCA TV and VCR, a Motorola (GI) cable converter, an RCA satellite receiver, a Pioneer CD player, a Toshiba DVD player, a Pioneer audio receiver/ amplifier, and a One For All home automation device. To control devices other than the default brands, perform the following steps and repeat them as needed for each device to be programmed; otherwise skip this section: NOTE: For TV/VCR Combo control, see "Programming TV/VCR Combo Control" on page 12. 1. Turn on a device (e.g.,VCR or DVD player) and, if applicable, insert media (e.g., cassette or disc). NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 8 completely before proceeding. Highlight or write down the codes and device you wish to program before starting step 2. 2. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples. Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to the last-selected device and its current code (e.g., TV and 0051). 4. Press a desired device key once (e.g., VCR).You will see the display change to the desired device and its current code (e.g., VCR and 0035). NOTE: Use the AUX key to program control of home automation devices, video accessories, audio services, and other audio or video devices. Alternately, use the AUX key to program control of a second device type (e.g., a second VCR; see "Re-assigning Device Keys" on page 37). 5. SELECT Use the Manufacturer's Codes (starting on page 14) to locate the type of device and brand name. Then use the keypad to enter the first four-digit code for your device and press SELECT once. 10 For example, to enter the first GE VCR code (on page 17), press 0 twice, 6 once, 0 once, and then SELECT once. If the code is entered correctly, you will see the [SUCCESS] message. 6. Press EXIT to exit the programming mode.You will see an [EXIT SETUP] message as the URC-9910 remote control returns to normal operation. 7. To verify the code works, aim the URC-9910 remote control at the desired device, press its device key once and then press POWER once. The device should turn off. If it does not respond, repeat steps 2 through 6, trying each code for your brand until you find one that works. If it still does not work, try Searching For Your Code on page 27. NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER key, press the (Play) key. 8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for each device you want to control. For future reference, write down each working device code in the boxes below: TV Code: VCR Code: DVD Code: SAT Code: CBL Code: RCVR/AMP Code: CD Code: AUX Code: Aux. Device Type:________________________________ 11 PROGRAMMING TV/VCR COMBO CONTROL Perform the following instructions to control a TV/VCR Combo: 1. Turn on the TV/VCR Combo and insert a video cassette. NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 9 completely before proceeding. Highlight or write down the codes and device you wish to program before starting step 2. 2. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples.Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to the last-selected device and its current code (e.g., TV and 0051) 4. Press VCR once.You will see the display change to [VCR] and its current code. 5. SELECT Use the Setup Codes For TV/VCR Combos (on page 19) to locate the type of device and brand name. Then use the keypad to enter the first fourdigit code for your device and press SELECT once. For example, to enter the first Sony TV/VCR Combo code on page 23, press 0 four times and then SELECT once. If the code is entered correctly, you will see the [SUCCESS] message. NOTE: If your TV/VCR Combo has a separate TV code, you will also need to perform step 6. 12 6. (Optional) Skip this step if your TV/VCR Combo does not have a separate TV code. Otherwise, press TV once.You will see the display change to [TV] and its current code. Use the keypad to enter the separate TV code for your device. 7. Press EXIT to exit the programming mode.You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the URC-9910 remote control returns to normal operation. 8. To verify the code works, aim the URC-9910 remote control at the desired device, press VCR once and then press POWER once. The TV/VCR Combo should turn off. If it does not respond, repeat steps 2 through 8, trying each code for your brand until you find one that works. If it still does not work, try Searching For Your Code on page 27. NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER key, press the (Play) key. NOTE: For VCR/TV Combos programmed with separate TV codes, TV volume is controlled by pressing VCR first and then TV. After that, use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower) the TV volume. For other alternatives on controlling volume keys, see "Changing Volume Lock" on page 32 or "Using Keymover" on page 38. 9. For future reference, write down the working TV/VCR combo code in the below boxes: TV/VCR Code: TV Code (if used): 13 SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE If your device does not respond to the URC-9910 remote control after trying all codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed at all, try manually searching for your code. For example, to manually search for a code for your TV: 1. 2. Turn on the TV. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples. Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. 3. Press the w key once until you see the display change to [MAN SEARCH]. NOTE: If you go past [MAN SEARCH], press the v key one or more times to return to it. 4. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to the last-selected device and its code (e.g., VCR and 0035). 5. Press a desired device key once (e.g., TV).You will see the display change to the desired device and the first code in the manual search list (e.g., TV and 0047). 6. SELECT Aim the URC-9910 remote control at the device (e.g., TV) and press SELECT once.You will see the LED (red light) blink and the (IR) icon flash indicating IR codes are being transmitted. continued on next page... 27 SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE (continued) NOTE: In the manual search mode, the URC-9910 remote control will send IR codes from its library to the selected device, starting with the most popular code first. 7. If the device (e.g., TV) turned off, skip to the next step. If it did not turn off, aim the URC-9910 remote control at the device (e.g., TV) and press the v key once to advance the manual search to the next code (e.g., TV and 0054).Again you will see the LED (red light) blink and the (IR) icon flash. Repeat this step as often as needed until you find a code that turns off the device. 8. SELECT To save the working code, press SELECT once. The display will confirm your entry with [SUCCESS] and then [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-9910 remote control will return to normal operation. NOTE: For future reference, write down the working device code in the appropriate boxes on page 11. 9. To perform a manual code search for another device, repeat steps 1 through 8, but this time (in step 5) substitute the appropriate device key for the device you are searching for. NOTE: If you have not found a working device code after trying the above procedure, please contact our customer service center to upgrade your One For All IR/RF LCD 8-Device With Learning Universal Remote Control (URC-9910). See "About Upgrading" on page 51. 28 USING LEARNING Program the learning keys (L1~ L4) to add functions that are unique to your home entertainment devices (e.g.,VCR Tracking Up or Down). However, there are some considerations: · Your original remote control must be in working order for the learning feature to work properly. · Learned keys are mode specific, so each one can store a unique function for each mode. · Learned keys can be used in macros (see Using Macros on page 34). · Although dedicated keys (L1~ L4) are provided for storing learned functions, you can also use any key (except keys for devices and programming) for learning. However, using them as learned keys will overwrite their original functions. · For optimum learning, avoid high levels of ambient light such as natural sunlight or energy-efficient fluorescent lights. NOTE: Please have your original remote controls handy before programming learning. Be sure to press each key within 5 seconds of the previous entry. If not, the URC-9910 remote control will exit the programming mode. Programming A Learning Key 1. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples. Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. 2. (x 2) Press the w key twice until you see the display changes to [IR LEARN]. NOTE: If you go past [IR LEARN], press the v key one or more times to return to it. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to the last-selected device (e.g., TV). continued on next page... 29 USING LEARNING Programming A Learning Key (continued) 4. 5. Press a device key once (e.g., TV) to assign a desired mode for learning. Select an open learning key (e.g., L1) and press it once.You will see the display change to [LEARNING] and the LED (red light) will turn on for 5 seconds. 6. Place your original remote control (e.g., TV remote control) head-to-head (about 2" apart) from the URC-9910 remote control. 2" 7. On your original remote control, press and hold the key (i.e., feature) to be learned until you see [SUCCESS] appear on the URC-9910 remote control. The display will return to device mode you selected for learning (e.g., TV). If the key was not learned, you will see an [ERROR] message instead. Repeat steps 5 through 7 as needed to achieve [SUCCESS]. 8. 9. To learn functions onto other learning keys (e.g., L2 ~ L4), repeat steps 4 through 7 for each key. Press EXIT to exit the programming mode.You will see an [EXIT SETUP] message as the remote control returns to normal operation. 10. To test a learned feature, aim the URC-9910 remote control at the desired device and press its device key once (e.g., TV, where the learning mode was assigned). Then press the learning key (e.g., L1) 30 where the learned feature is stored. The feature should activate. If not, try the programming the learning key again, starting with step 1 (on page 29). Deleting A Function From A Learning Key 1. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples. Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. 2. (x 3) Press the w key three times until you see the display change to [IR DELETE]. NOTE: If you go past [IR DELETE], press the v key one or more times to return to it. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to the last-selected device (e.g., TV). 4. 5. Press a device key once (e.g., TV) for the mode that contains the learned function. Press learning key once (e.g., L1) where the feature (to be deleted) is stored.You will see the display change to [DELETED] and then return to last-selected mode (e.g., TV). 6. 7. If desired, repeat steps 4 and 5 to delete other learned functions. Press EXIT to exit the programming mode.You will see an [EXIT SETUP] message as the URC-9910 remote control returns to normal operation. 31 USING VOLUME LOCK In its default (unlocked) state, the URC-9910 remote control allows each device to control its own volume only in its own mode (e.g., TV volume in the TV mode, VCR volume in VCR mode, etc.). However, using our Volume Lock feature, you can lock the volume controls for each device to all modes (e.g., RCVR/AMP volume in all modes). Moreover, using the Volume Unlock feature (see the next page), you can further customize the settings so that a device's volume controls are unlocked in one mode, but remain locked in all other modes (e.g., TV volume in the TV mode and RCVR/AMP volume in other modes). Programming Volume Lock 1. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples. Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. 2. (x 4) Press the w key four times until you see the display change to [VOL LOCK]. NOTE: If you go past [VOL LOCK], press the v key one or more times to return to it. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to [TO MODE]. 4. Press a mode key (e.g., RCVR/AMP) to lock a device's volume controls to all modes.You will see the display change to [SUCCESS] and then [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control automatically exits the programming mode and returns to normal operation. 5. If desired, repeat steps 1 through 4 as needed to lock volume controls for other devices to all modes. 32 Programming Volume Unlock 1. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. 2. (x 5) Press the w key five times until you see the display change to [VOL UNLOCK]. NOTE: If you go past [VOL UNLOCK], press the v key one or more times to return to it. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to [ALL MODE]. To unlock one mode, skip to step 4. Otherwise press SELECT once to unlock all modes.You will see the display change to [UNLOCKED] and then [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control automatically exits the programming mode and returns to normal operation. 4. or (Optional) Press v (or w) once.You will see the display change to [ONE MODE]. SELECT a. Press SELECT once.You will see the display change to [SEL MODE]. b. Press a mode key once (e.g., TV) to unlock it. You will see the display change to [UNLOCKED] and return to [SEL MODE]. c. If desired, repeat step 4b as needed to unlock volume controls for other devices. Otherwise, press EXIT to exit the programming mode.You will see an [EXIT SETUP] message as the remote control returns to normal operation. 33 USING MACROS With programming, the M1 through M3 keys on your URC-9910 remote control can be setup to perform repetitive, time-consuming operations for easy, convenient access through the press of a single key. Macro keys are ideal for home theater operations, setting a favorite channel, guide steps, or other multiple functions you would like to control with one key press. Moreover, each macro key can hold up to15 key presses total. NOTE: Programming a new macro over an existing one will erase the original macro. Programming A Favorite Channel With so many channels available through your cable or satellite system provider, you can program a macro that directly selects a favorite channel with one key press. For example, let's assume your favorite cable programs are on channel 71. Perform the following steps to program a macro key for direct access of this channel: NOTE: This example assumes the TV tuner is connected directly to the cable line and not through a cable converter. 1. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples. Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. 2. (x 6) Press the w key six times until you see the display change to [KEY MACRO]. NOTE: If you go past [KEY MACRO], press the v key one or more times to return to it. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to [SEL MACKEY]. 4. Select an open macro key (e.g., M1) and press it once.You will see the display change to [ENTER SEQ]. 34 5. Enter a macro sequence of up to 15 keys. For our example, press the following keys once in this order: TV - 7- 1 NOTE: If you have access to over 100 channels, add a 0 before the channel numbers (e.g., 0-7-1). If the original remote control required pressing an Enter key to change the channel, also press the Enter key after the channel number (e.g., 0-7-1-ENTER). NOTE: An [ERROR] message, followed by [MAX = 15] alerts you that the macro sequence must be 15 keys or less. After pressing the first key (in the macro sequence), you will see the display change to [SEL TO END]. This message acts as a reminder to use SELECT to end the sequence (see next step). 6. SELECT To end the macro sequence, press and hold SELECT until you see [SUCCESS] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-9910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation. Now when you press M1, you will instantly see cable channel 71 on your TV set. Programming A Master Power Key With Instant Channel Selection A macro key can be programmed to turn on and off your devices as well. For example, let's set up a sequence that will turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, and then turn on the cable converter and tune it to a premium channel (e.g., 11). NOTE: This example assumes all equipment is turned off and that the TV is connected through the cable converter with TV tuning set to channel 3. 1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of the previous section, Programming A Favorite Channel on page 34. However, this time in step 4, substitute another open macro key (e.g., M2). Enter a macro sequence of up to 15 keys. For our example, press the following keys once in this order: CBL - POWER - TV - POWER- 0- 3 - CBL- 1- 1 NOTE: If you have access to over 100 channels, add an 0 before each set of channel numbers (e.g., 0-0 -3 and 0-1-1). If the original remote control required pressing an Enter key to change the channel, also press the Enter key after each channel number (e.g., 0-0-3-ENTER and 0-1-1-ENTER). continued on next page... 2. 35 USING MACROS Programming A Master Power Key With Instant Channel Selection (continued) NOTE: An [ERROR] message, followed by [MAX = 15] alerts you that the macro sequence must be 15 keys or less. 3. After pressing the first key (in the macro sequence), you will see the display change to [SEL TO END]. This message acts as a reminder to use SELECT to end the sequence (see next step). 4. SELECT To end the macro sequence, press and hold SELECT until you see [SUCCESS] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation. Now when you press M2 once, the cable converter and TV will turn on, the TV will tune to channel 03, and then the cable converter will tune to channel 11. Clearing A Macro 1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of the earlier section, Programming A Favorite Channel on page 34. However, this time in step 4, select a macro key you want to be cleared (e.g., M1 ~ M3). SELECT 2. Press and hold SELECT to clear the macro key. You will see the display change to [SEL TO END]. This message acts as a reminder to use SELECT to end the sequence (see next step). 3. SELECT Continue pressing SELECT until you see [SUCCESS] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-9910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation. 36 RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS The URC-9910 remote control can control a second TV,VCR, DVD player, or other device by using the Mode Map feature. For example, to control a TV, a cable converter, and two VCRs, you will need to reassign the unused AUX key to operate the second VCR as follows: 1. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples. Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. 2. (x 7) Press the w key seven times until you see the display change to [MODE MAP]. NOTE: If you go past [MODE MAP], press the v key one or more times to return to it. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to [FROM MODE]. 4. Select a mode to be copied (e.g., VCR) and press it once.You will see the display change to [TO MODE]. 5. Select a mode to be re-assigned (e.g., AUX) and press it once.You will see the display change to [SUCCESS], followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-9910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation. 6. The AUX key is now ready to be programmed as your second VCR. (See Setting Up Your Components on page 10.) continued on next page... 37 RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS (continued) To re-assign other device keys to the AUX key, repeat steps 1 through 6 on the previous page but substitute the key sequence from the below chart: To Re-Assign Device Key AUX as 2nd TV key: AUX as 2nd DVD key: AUX as 2nd SAT key: AUX as 2nd CD key: AUX as 2nd CBL key: Perform Sequence SET*- w (x 7) - SELECT - TV - AUX SET*- w (x 7) - SELECT - DVD- AUX SET*- w (x 7) - SELECT - SAT- AUX SET*- w (x 7) - SELECT - CD- AUX SET*- w (x 7) - SELECT - CBL - AUX AUX as 2nd RCVR/AMP key: SET*- w (x 7) - SELECT - RCVR/AMP - AUX *NOTE: Press and hold SET (see step 1 on previous page). You can also re-assign another unused device key by substituting an open key for the AUX key in the above chart and performing the sequence. For example, to re-assign an unused SAT key as a second CD key, perform SET*- w (x 7) - SELECT - CD - SAT. USING KEYMOVER The URC-9910 remote control includes a Keymover feature that allows you to map (or copy) keys from one mode (i.e., source mode) to another mode (i.e., destination mode). NOTE: The following keys cannot be used as a source or destination: TV, VCR, DVD, AUX, SAT, CBL, RCVR/AMP, CD, HOME THEATER, and SET. Programming Keymover For example, if your VCR does not have volume control, try mapping the volume and mute keys from TV mode to VCR mode as follows: 1. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples. Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. 2. (x 8) Press the w key eight times until you see the display change to [KEYMOVER]. 38 NOTE: If you go past [KEYMOVER], press the v key one or more times to return to it. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to [FROM MODE]. 4. Select a source mode (e.g., TV) and press it once.You will see the display change to [FROM KEY]. 5. Select a source key (e.g., VOL+) and press it once. You will see the display change to [TO MODE]. 6. Select a destination mode (e.g., VCR) and press it once.You will see the display change to [TO KEY]. 7. Select a destination key (e.g., VOL+) and press it once.You will see the display change to [SUCCESS], followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-9910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation. 8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 twice more, substituting VOL­ and MUTE as source and destination keys in steps 5 and 7. Upon completion of the above procedure, you can now use your URC-9910 remote control to control the TV's volume and mute in the VCR mode, as well as in the TV mode. Restoring Keymoved Keys to Default Settings Restoring A Single Keymoved Key 1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of the previous section, Programming Keymover on the previous page. However, this time in step 6, make the destination mode the same as the source mode (e.g., TV).You will see the display change to [CLR KMVR]. continued on next page... 39 USING KEYMOVER Restoring Keymoved Keys to Default Settings Restoring A Single Keymoved Key (continued) 2. SELECT Press SELECT once to clear the keymoved key.You will see [DELETED] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-9910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation. Restoring All Keymoved Keys In A Single Mode 1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of the earlier section, Programming Keymover on page 38. However, this time in steps 3 and 4, make the source mode and source key the same mode (e.g., TV).You will see the display change to [CLR KMVR]. 2. SELECT Press SELECT once to clear all keymoved keys from this mode.You will see [DELETED] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation. 40 USING CHANNEL SCAN In the TV, VCR, DVD, SAT, and CBL modes, use the FAV key to start a 3-second scan of all favorite channels (if programmed ­ see Programming Favorite Channel Scan below) and/or all channels for the selected mode. 1. If Favorite Channel Scan has been set up, skip to step 2. Otherwise, on the URC-9910 remote control press TV, VCR, DVD, SAT, or CBL once. Press FAV once. · If Favorite Channel Scan has been set up, scanning of favorite channels will start and, upon completion, continue to scan all channels upward for the same device. · If Favorite Channel Scan has not been set up, scanning will start with the current channel, then proceed to the next channel up, and continue until all channels of the selected device is scanned.You will see the LED (red light) and IR transmission icon ( ) blink each time a channel is scanned. 3. To stop scanning channels at any time, press any key once (except the backlight key ). 2. PROGRAMMING FAVORITE CHANNEL SCAN In the TV, VCR, DVD, SAT, or CBL mode, you can store a list of up to 10 favorite channels, in any order, that will be immediately scanned when FAV is pressed (see Using Channel Scan above). NOTE: Only channels of one mode can be stored for Favorite Channel Scan. 1. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples. Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. continued on next page... 41 PROGRAMMING FAVORITE CHANNEL SCAN (continued) 2. (x 4) NOTE: If you go past [FAV CHAN], press the w key one or more times to return to it. Press the v key four times until you see the display change to [FAV CHAN]. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to the last-selected device (e.g., [VCR]). 4. SELECT Select a mode (e.g., TV) for favorite channel scanning and press it once. Then press SELECT once.You will see the display change to [FAV]. 5. Use the keypad to enter a favorite channel number (e.g., 031). The display will show your entry. NOTE: If the original remote control required pressing an Enter key to change the channel, also press the ENTER key after the channel number (e.g., 0-3-1-ENTER). However, the display will not show the ENTER key. NOTE: If you made a mistake during entry, press any number key one or more times until you see the display clear out. Then try entering the correct numbers again. SELECT Press SELECT once.You will see the display clear out, ready for your next entry. 6. If desired, repeat step 5 for each favorite channel to be stored, up to a total of 10 channels. NOTE: Once the tenth channel is entered, the remote control will automatically exit programming. 7. SELECT (Optional) To exit programming, press and hold SELECT until you see [SUCCESS] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-9910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation. 42 USING THE HOME THEATER MODE The URC-9910 remote control includes a custom Home Theater mode.After the HOME THEATER key is programmed, it will allow you to access five groups of remote control keys without having to change device modes. However, there are some considerations. · Keymoved and Learned functions, as well Macros programmed onto keys other than the dedicated macro keys (M1 ~ M3), are affected by the Home Theater mode. If keys are moved (using Keymover) or learned onto (using Learning) and they are placed on keys not within the Control Groups, the keys will be ignored when pressed. · A Macro on the POWER key (if applicable) will carry over to the Home Theater mode. Control Organization About Control Groups For Home Theater programming, the URC-9910 remote control's keys are grouped by type of control into the following five control groups: (1) Playback Controls: PLAY, STOP, FWD, REW, F.FWD, F.REW, PAUSE and REC (2) Audio Controls: VOL+, VOL- and MUTE (3) Channel Controls: CH+, CH-, (Keypad) 0 ~ 9, ENTER, LAST, SLEEP, INFO and TV/VID (4) Menu Controls: (5) PIP Controls: About Device Groups Moreover, the URC-9910 remote control's devices are grouped into the following five device groups: (1) Playback Group: (2) Audio Group: (3) Channel Group: (4) Menu Group: (5) PIP Group: VCR, DVD, CD, CBL, SAT and RCVR/AMP TV, VCR, CBL, SAT, DVD, CD, RCVR/AMP and AUX TV, VCR, CBL, SAT, DVD, CD, RCVR/AMP and AUX TV, VCR, CBL, SAT and DVD TV, VCR, CBL and SAT continued on next page... MENU, GUIDE, Cursor Controls (v, w, , ), SELECT and EXIT v PIP, MOVE and SWAP 43 v USING THE HOME THEATER MODE Control Organization About Device Groups (continued) The default Device Group settings from the factory is: (1) Playback Group: (2) Audio Group: (3) Channel Group: (4) Menu Group: (5) PIP Group: VCR TV CBL CBL TV Programming The Home Theater Mode For example, let's assume you have a TV, a cable converter, and a VCR in your home theater system.You can set up the Home Theater mode so that selected controls are assigned to these devices as follows: 1. On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold SET until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CODE SET]. NOTE: The device, its code, and time are examples. Your remote control settings may be different. NOTE: To exit programming at any time, press EXIT once or allow 30 seconds of inactivity to lapse. You will see [EXIT SETUP] as the remote control returns to normal operation. NOTE: [INVALID] means you have inadvertently pressed an incorrect key. Note your error and continue programming. 2. (x 3) Press the v key three times until you see the display change to [THEATER]. NOTE: If you go past [THEATER], press thew key one or more times to return to it. 3. SELECT Press SELECT once to begin programming.You will see the display change to [PLAYBACK]. NOTE: The program will automatically step through each Control Group (from Playback to PIP) as you perform steps 3 through 7. However, you can use the v or w keys to navigate to a specific group to make further changes. 44 SELECT a. Press SELECT once to enter Playback Control Group assignment.You will see the display change to the last-selected device (e.g., [TV]). b. Select a device for Playback Control Group assignment. For this example, press VCR once. This will assign the entire group of Playback Controls (i.e., PLAY, STOP, FF, REW, F.FWD, F.REW, PAUSE and REC) to the VCR.You will see the display change to your device choice (e.g., [VCR]). SELECT c. Press SELECT once to accept the assignment in step 3b.You will see the display change to the next Control Group assignment, [AUDIO]). 4. SELECT Press SELECT once to enter Audio Control Group assignment.You will see the display change to the last-selected device (e.g., [VCR]). a. Select a device for Audio Control Group assignment. For this example, press TV once. This will assign the entire group of Audio Controls (i.e., VOL+, VOL-, and MUTE) to the TV.You will see the display change to your device choice (e.g., [TV]). SELECT b. Press SELECT once to accept the assignment in step 4a.You will see the display change to the next Control Group assignment, [CHANNEL]). 5. SELECT Press SELECT once to enter Channel Control Group assignment.You will see the display change to the last-selected device (e.g., [TV]). continued on next page... 45 USING THE HOME THEATER MODE Programming The Home Theater Mode 5. (continued) a. Select a device for Channel Control Group assignment. For this example, press CBL once. This will assign the entire group of Channel Controls (i.e., CH+, CH-, (Keypad) 0 ~ 9, ENTER, LAST, SLEEP, INFO, and TV/VID) to the cable converter. You will see the display change to your device choice (e.g., [CBL]). SELECT b. Press SELECT once to accept the assignment in step 5b.You will see the display change to the next Control Group assignment, [MENU]). 6. SELECT Press SELECT once to enter Menu Control Group assignment.You will see the display change to the last-selected device (e.g., [CBL]). a. Select a device for Menu Control Group assignment. For this example,press CBL once.This will assign the entire group of Menu Controls (i.e.,MENU, GUIDE,Cursor Controls (v,w, , ),SELECT,and EXIT) to the cable converter.You will see the display change to your device choice (e.g.,[CBL]). v v SELECT b. Press SELECT once to accept the assignment in step 6a.You will see the display change to the next Control Group assignment, [PIP]). 7. SELECT Press SELECT once to enter PIP Control Group assignment.You will see the display change to the last-selected device (e.g., [CBL]). a. Select a device for PIP Control Group assignment. For this example, press TV once. This will assign the entire group of PIP Controls (i.e., PIP, MOVE and SWAP) to the TV.You will see the display change to your device choice (e.g., [TV]). 46 SELECT b. Press SELECT once to accept the assignment in step 7a.You will see the display change to the first Control Group assignment, [PLAYBACK]). 8. or At this point, all Control Groups have been assigned. To change an assignment, use the v or w keys to navigate to a specific group and make changes by repeating the appropriate step (3, 4, 5, 6, or 7). Otherwise, to exit programming, press and hold SELECT until you see [SUCCESS] appear in the display, followed by [EXIT SETUP]. The URC-9910 remote control will automatically exit the programming mode and return to normal operation. SELECT Operating The Home Theater Mode After programming the Home Theater mode (see the previous section), you simply activate it by pressing HOME THEATER once. Instantly, groups of URC-9910 remote control keys will be assigned to their programmed devices. For the above example (in the previous section), pressing HOME THEATER once would assign the following keys to the VCR, TV, and cable converter: VCR: TV: PLAY, STOP, FF, REW, F.FWD, F.REW, PAUSE and REC VOL+, VOL-, MUTE, PIP, MOVE and SWAP Cable Converter: CH+, CH-, (Keypad) 0 ~ 9, ENTER, LAST, SLEEP, INFO, TV/VID, MENU, GUIDE, Cursor Controls (v, w, , ), SELECT and EXIT v v 47 USING COMMERCIAL SKIP The URC-9910 remote control includes a unique Commercial Skip feature, once programmed, that will allow you to skip viewing commercials by pressing the COM SKIP key. Then, as you change channels (to view another program without commercials), an internal timer will count down a preset time interval before returning the device to the original channel. Programming Commercial Skip For example, let's assume you are watching a national sports event on channel 2 that consistently breaks for one-minute commercials. Meanwhile, cable channel 26 is showing a favorite action movie without commercials. By performing the following steps, you can set Commercial Skip to automatically return the cable converter to the sports event after one minute of viewing the movie: NOTE: Commercial Skip only works in the following modes: TV, VCR, DVD, CBL, and SAT. 1. 2. Select the device where channels will be changed (e.g., CBL). On the URC-9910 remote control, press and hold COM SKIP until you see the display change from the current device and time to [CHANNEL].