1 The RF10 Remote Congratulations! Congratulations on purchasing Universal Remote Control's MASTERCONTROLTM RF10 Pre-programmed and Learning Remote Control! You now have the power to control your entire home entertainment system with one easy-to-use remote. The RF10 can be used with thousands of audio/video Components because of the extensive code library pre-programmed into the remote. And, the RF10's impressive lineup of special advanced features can automate and customize the operation of your system in many ways. So... get ready to sit back, relax and simplify your home entertainment experience. The Quick Setup DVD Program Guide supplied with the RF10 will assist you in programming your remote by guiding you through an easy step-by-step process. This Owner's Manual is designed as a companion reference source to the DVD Guide, should you need to refer back to a particular section, or review certain instruction detail not covered in the DVD. However, if you are unable to watch the DVD Guide for some reason, everything you need to know about programming the RF10 is contained in this Manual. LOCATION OF CONTROLS GETTING STARTED Keypad Layout 3 2 The RF10 Remote Overview Battery Installation Activating Component Commands The SHIFT Button The LIGHT Button Overview Pre-Programmed Code Method Pre-Programmed Auto-Search Method Learning Method Transmitting (Busy Signal) Icon Child Lock Feature Customizing Component Names on the LCD Screen MacroPower Setup TM 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 11 13 16 16 BASIC SETUP ADVANCED SETUP 17 19 21 23 25 SimpleSoundTM Setup & Other `Punch Throughs' AUX Function: Programming an 8th Component Recalling Pre-programmed Setup Code Numbers ERASING COMMANDS THE OPTIONAL POWERBLASTERTM Erasing Learned Button, Macro or Favorite Channel Commands Re-setting RF10 to Original Factory Default Settings PowerBlasterTM 27 33 35 500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532 PRE-PROGRAMMED CODE NOTES PREPROGRAMMED CODE TABLES COMMAND LOCATIONS OTHER INFO Pre-Programmed Code Notes 37 CONTNETS WELCOME Pre-Programmed Code Tables TV CABLE DVD VCR 39 42 44 47 AUDIO SAT CD AUX 38 49 52 54 56 58 MASTERCONTROLTM RF10 Owner's Manual © 2006 Universal Remote Control, Inc. The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Universal Remote Control, Inc. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS / OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice. MASTERCONTROL, PowerBlaster, MacroPower, and SimpleSound are trademarks of Universal Remote Control, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Location of commands Frequently Asked Questions Specifications/Warranty 67 68 3 Keypad Layout 4 Getting Started-Overview This is what MASTERCONTROLTM RF10 is all about! The RF10 is designed to operate up to 8 different Audio/Video Components and is pre-programmed to operate virtually all brands of TV, VCR, DVD and CD Players, Cable Set Top Boxes, Satellite Receivers, TiVo and other DVRs, Audio Components, Tape Decks, Multimedia PCs, XM Radio, Ipod, X-Box, Lighting Controls and other custom installation products. It also offers an impressive lineup of special features designed to provide you with many time-saving conveniences and enhance your overall entertainment experience. However, we strongly recommend that you fully complete all of the Basic Setup steps before proceeding to customize your RF10 with any of the special advanced features. Overview & Battery Installation CONTROL LOCATIONS Battery Installation The very first step is to insert the four AAA batteries that are included in the package into the battery compartment located in the back of the remote. Just press the tab and lift off the cover. Please be sure to insert the batteries correctly as you see in the diagram. Remember, there is a positive and negative end to each battery and you can tell by the + (positive) and ­ (negative) symbols. Once the batteries are correctly installed, replace the cover. Now you're ready to start! - + GETTING STARTED +-+ + - 5 Activating Component Commands 6 Activating Component Commands ­ Simple, Easy, Intuitive Once you've programmed RF10 for your Components, all you have to do to operate a specific Component is press the desired COMPONENT button. For example, press the TV COMPONENT Button. The top of the screen changes to TV. Now all of the buttons on the RF10 will work your TV. To operate another Component, simply press one of the other eight COMPONENT buttons. The SHIFT Button Press SHIFT to access a second command for each COMPONENT button. While RF10 is in SHIFT mode, the display on the LCD screen will blink. The buttons labeled with white text on the case, indicate just some of the secondary commands available when you are in SHIFT mode. Note: If you don't press a button within 10 seconds, the RF10 will exit SHIFT mode and return to normal operation. NOTE: The AUDIO COMPONENT has a unique SHIFT functionality. It can send input commands to you're A/V Surround Sound receiver by pressing the COMPONENT buttons after SHIFT is selected. SHIFT Button/LIGHT Button TV COMPONENT SHIFT BUTTON LIGHT BUTTON The LIGHT Button The fully backlit keypad makes the RF10 easy to use in the dark or dim lighting conditions. Simply press the LIGHT button to backlight all the keypad buttons and LCD screen. To turn off the backlight, press the LIGHT button again, or just wait ten seconds (the backlight automatically shuts itself off). Lights out! Try it out! GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED 7 Pre-Programmed Code Method 8 Basic Setup - Overview There are three ways to program the RF10: > The Pre-Programmed Code Method > The Pre-Programmed Auto-Search Method > The Learning Method The Pre-Programmed Code Method allows you to setup all the buttons at once, so it's the fastest and easiest of the three methods. The Auto-Search Method scans through all the codes in the RF10, one at a time. The Learning Method allows you to transfer functions from other remotes (old or new), one button at a time. Pre-Programmed Code Method Pre-Programmed Code Method STEP 1: The pre-programmed 3-digit codes are found in the back of this Manual on page 38. The codes are listed by Component category (i.e., TV, VCR, DVD, etc.), then by brand name. For instance, if you want to locate a code for a Sony TV, first locate the TV category, and then look for the Sony brand. Once you have located the 3-digit code (or in some cases, several code numbers) for the Component that you want to operate with your RF10, write them ALL down on a piece of note paper. It's important that you write down all the codes because only one code is going to work for you. STEP 2: Now, turn on the Component you want to program... let's say your TV to start. Look up your TV's manufacturer setup code from your reference list. STEP 3: Press and hold the COMPONENT button (in this case TV) and SELECT button at the same time for approximately 3 seconds. The LCD screen will display "SET" signaling that you are now in Setup mode and ready to program your TV. IMPORTANT:You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while you are in SETUP mode. If you don't press a button within 30 seconds, SET will disappear from the screen, signaling that you have exited setup mode and you will need to start over. COMPONENT BUTTON SELECT BUTTON BASIC SETUP BASIC SETUP 9 Pre-Programmed Code Method 10 Pre-Programmed Code Method STEP 4: Point the RF10 toward the Component you want to program, (in this example, TV), and punch in the 3-digit code that you wrote down for that specific Component. Use the Number buttons 0-9 on the remote to punch in the code. If the 3-digit code number that you just punched in is correct, the Component will turn off. If the Component does not turn off, continue entering code numbers from your list until the Component turns off. Some brands have several possible code numbers. CODE DISPLAY ON BUTTON VOLUME BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY BUTTON STEP 5: When the Component turns off, press the ON button to turn the Component back on. Now you can test the Volume and Channel buttons (for TV), or PLAY and STOP (for VCR and DVD) to make sure they all work. If any of the buttons do not work properly, you need to find a new correct code. For example, maybe your Sony TV turned off with code number 147, but the volume controls did not work properly. If this is the case, try the next code number listed for that Component until you find a perfect match. NOTE: If the Component fails to turn off after you have entered all the code numbers listed for your brand, you can use either the Auto-Search Method on Page 11 or the Learning Method on Page 13. STEP 6: Once you have found the right code, save the code number by pressing the Component button you just programmed (in this case TV) one more time. The LCD screen will blink "SAVED" two times, signaling that the code number has been successfully saved, and then return to normal operating mode (in this case TV). BASIC SETUP BASIC SETUP NOW, PROGRAM THE REST OF YOUR COMPONENTS BY REPEATING STEPS 2 THROUGH 6. IN MOST SYSTEMS, YOU CAN FINISH BASIC SETUP IN JUST A FEW MINUTES AND PUT ALL YOUR OLD REMOTES AWAY. 11 Pre-Programmed Auto-Search Method 12 Pre-Programmed Auto-Search Method Pre-Programmed Auto-Search Method The Auto-Search Method is a way you can scan through other codes in the table to find the right code for your component. STEP 1: Turn on the Component you want to program... let's say your TV to start. STEP 3: Press the UP ARROW Cursor button once. Each time the UP ARROW button is pressed, the code will count up one code number and send a POWER OFF signal. When the correct code is sent out, the component will turn off. STEP 2: Press and hold both the COMPONENT (in this case TV) and SELECT buttons for approximately three seconds. The LCD screen will display "SET" signaling that you are now in Setup mode and ready to program your TV. IMPORTANT:You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while you are in SETUP mode. If you don't press a button within 30 seconds, SET will disappear from the screen, signaling that you have exited setup mode and you will need to start over. sure they all work. If any of the buttons do not work properly, you need to find a new correct code. So, continue pressing the UP ARROW button until you find a code that makes the VOLUME and PLAY buttons work properly. STEP 5: Once you have found the right code, save the code number by pressing the Component button you just programmed (in this case TV) one more time. The LCD screen will blink "SAVED" two times, signaling that the code number has been successfully saved, and then return to normal operating mode. NOTE: If you can't find the right code after trying the UP ARROW button for 5 minutes, please try the Learning Method on Page 13. BASIC SETUP BASIC SETUP TV COMPONENT SELECT BUTTON UP ARROW BUTTON ON BUTTON STEP 4: When the Component turns off, press the ON button to turn the Component back on. Now you can test the Volume and Channel buttons (for TV), or PLAY and STOP (for VCR and DVD) to make 13 Learning Method 14 Learning Method The RF10 can actually `learn' commands from other remote controls (old or new), one-button-at-a-time, so it will never become obsolete. RF10 is the last remote you'll ever need! Just follow these simple steps: Learning Method STEP 1: Line-up the RF10 with the other remote control, head-to-head, one or two inches apart. STEP 3: Press any button on the RF10 that you want to teach a command to. Once you press a button, the top of the screen display will change from "LEARN" to "READY". STEP 4: Press and hold the button on the other remote control that you want to `teach' to the RF10 until the LCD display on the RF10 changes to either "GOOD" or "FAIL". It will then change to "READY". If the "GOOD" label appears on top of the display, you were successful. STEP 2: Press and hold both the desired Component button (in this case TV) and the ENT (Enter) button for approximately 3 seconds. The display on the LCD screen will show LEARN, signaling that you are now in LEARN mode and ready to `teach' your RF10. BASIC SETUP IMPORTANT:You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while you are in SETUP mode. If you don't press a button within 30 seconds, SETUP will disappear from the screen, signaling that you have exited LEARN mode and you will need to start over. BASIC SETUP COMPONENT BUTTON ENTER BUTTON NOTE REGARDING SHIFT FUNCTIONS: You can teach a second additional command to a button by pressing the SHIFT button, then pressing the button you want to teach. Additionally, using the SHIFT button, you may teach commands to the COM ...