I wrote up the following comprehensive instructions for a friend based on info gleaned from this forum and other sources, and thought I'd post them here. If any errors noted, please feel free to post corrections:
Initial Set Up
To set up the remote, follow the following four steps in order:
1. Assign a 4-digit code to each of the following device keys: VCR, TV, CD, CBL/SAT.
Refer to the codes in the manual. Then press the following sequence:
Device Key – P button until red light flashes twice – 4 digit code
Test the code by pressing the Device key, then power. If it does not work, try a
different code for your device from the manual.
2. Decide what you want to control with the AUX1 key. AUX1 is programmed by default to accept 4-digit codes for audio receivers and amplifiers. If you decide to use AUX1 to control your receiver, program it as in Step 1, above. If you want to control something other than a receiver with AUX1, refer to Step 3, below, and follow the same instructions for AUX1.
3. Decide what you want to control with the AUX2 key. AUX2 is programmed by default to accept programs for certain uncommon audio components like graphic equalizers. But you will probably want to use it for your DVD player because there is no dedicated DVD device key.
You need to set AUX2 to accept codes for VCR's (DVD, laserdisc, and VCR's are considered the same thing by the remote). To do this, you need to press the following sequence:
P button until red light flashes twice - 992- VCR - AUX2
If, for example you wanted to use AUX2 to control a second TV instead of a DVD player, you would press:
P button until red light flashes twice - 992- TV - AUX2
After you have assigned a device type to AUX2, program the device key as in step 1, above. Note: the manual lumps DVD codes under laserdisc players.
4. After each device key has been programmed, you will find that the remote controls many, but probably not all of the functions you usually use or want. You may also find you would prefer to change the layout of keys that a function is assigned to. There are several ways to do these things.
A. Learning Function – this is where you place the original remote and the RadioShack remote head-to-head as described in the manual. What the manual does not tell you is that learned functions can be assigned to any key except the "P" button, the light button, and device keys. The manual falsely implies that functions can be learned only to 1S, 2S, 3S, and 4S. See below under "Learning Function" for instructions.
Note: The learning function is device specific, that is, a key you learn in one mode (say, CD), can be taught a totally different function in another mode (say, VCR). Therefore, it is sometimes convenient to learn functions from more than a single device, and group them under a single device key. For example, you may want to program the volume key to change the receiver volume when you are in the CD, VCR, and DVD modes. This makes it unnecessary to switch to AUX1 to change the volume and then back to CD to skip a track.
The remote has sufficient memory to learn about 25 different codes, from any combination of original remotes.
B. Advanced Function Codes - this is similar to Step 1, above. It is not even mentioned in the manual. Use this to enter a 3-digit code for a particular function related to a specific device you have already programmed. Each 4 digit device code has a set of 3 digit function codes associated with it. Simply by programming the 4 digit code, many of the 3 digit codes are automatically assigned to a particular button on the remote, but some (usually lesser used functions) are not included in the set of codes pre-programmed into the remote. These need to programmed manually. For example, for an Onkyo CD player with function code 0101, the "play" function may be code 233. Do not confuse this with the 4 digit device code. Many special codes can be obtained at the following website, where they are indexed by device and manufacturer:
[Link: starbase314.com] Or you can call the manufacturer at the toll free number in the manual at (888) 284-8735.
Once you obtain any 3-digit codes you want to use, see "Advanced Function Codes," below.
C. Key Reassign - use this feature to move a function assigned to one button to another. This is useful if the name of the button does not really fit the function assigned, and a more logical button is available. See instructions for "Key Reassign," below.
Note: when you reassign a button, it does not delete the function from the first button, but really only "copies" it to the second key. After a "reassign" both the first and second key will perform the same function. This is handy if you want to "reassign" the volume control for your receiver (presumably AUX1) to the volume control under CD, VCR, CBL/SAT and/or AUX2 (DVD). This way, you do not have to switch over to AUX1 just to change the volume. You may think this is really no different than "learning" the function directly from an original remote, as discussed above. The difference is that "learning" and "reassigning" use different chunks of finite memory in the remote. If you use up all the memory for "learning," you still will have plenty of memory for "reassigning" keys.
Of course, the first button can be assigned a different function by "learning" or using a "special code." This will not affect the second button after you have done a reassignment, as it will remember the function it was reassigned to, even if the original button has been changed to different function.
Learning Function
Functions from other remotes can be "learned" to any key on the remote except "P", the light button, and the device keys. The manual falsely states that functions can be learned only to the 1S, 2S, 3S, and 4S buttons. The remote's memory is limited to learning about 25 different functions.
Except for the references to the "smart keys," the original manual accurately explains the procedure to learn a function from original remotes. SEE page 12 of the manual, or do this:
1. Press "P" until the light flashes twice
2. Press 975
3. Press the Device Key (e.g. VCR, TV, AUX1, etc.) where you want the learned function to be grouped under.
4. Press the button you want to program (except "P", the light key, or a device key).
5. The remote's light will flash rapidly
6. Place the two remotes head-to-head and hold down the key on the original remote you want to teach the universal remote, until the LED flashes twice.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to learn additional keys.
Note: After step 5, the light will flash for about 10 seconds. If it stops flashing before you complete Step 6, start over at Step 1.
Advanced Function Codes
Advanced Function Codes are 3-digit codes, which can be obtained at
[Link: starbase314.com] or by calling the toll free number in the manual.
Since Advanced Function Codes are linked to a specific 4-digit device code, the Device Key must be programmed under "Initial Setup" before inputting the 3-digit Advanced Function Code. To enter an Advanced Function Code, do this:
1. Press the Device Key which the Advanced Function Code corresponds to. For example, if you are entering a advanced code for the "shuffle" function for your CD player, press CD.
2. Press "P" and hold until the LED flashes twice
3. Press 994
4. Press "P" again
5. Enter the 3-digit Advanced Function Code
6. Press the button where you want the function to reside.
Reassigning a Key
1. Press "P" and hold until the LED flashes twice
2. Press 994
3. Press the Device key and the "from" key
4. Press the Device key and the "to" key
For example, you want to control the receiver volume when the remote is in the CD mode. That way you don't have to switch over to AUX1 (assuming that is device key assigned to the receiver) just to change volume and then back to CD to skip a track, change disc, etc. Do this:
1. Press "P" and hold until the LED flashes twice
2. Press 994
3. Press AUX1, then the "volume up" key
4. Press the CD, then "volume up" key
Repeat steps 1-4 for "volume down" and "mute." This will work with as many devices as you want. For instance, you can reassign receiver volume and mute functions to CD, VCR, AUX2 (DVD), and CBL/SAT.
Macros
The remote can perform a series of functions by pushing any single button (except "P", a device key, or the light key).. Amazingly, the manual does not even mention the remote's ability to do this. Or you can "stack" a macro on top of any button with a combination of the "P" button, then any other button (except Device keys and the light key). Stacking macros is convenient because macros do the same thing no matter what mode the remote is in. In other words, if a particular macro is stored on the 1S key, then pressing the 1S key runs the macro no matter if the remote is in CD, TV or any other mode. This means the 1S button cannot be used for anything else but the macro. But if you stack the macro on top of 1S, the macro is run by pressing "P" then the 1S button. This allows 1S, when used alone, to operate as a device-specific key. In other words, it can serve as the "shuffle" button when in CD mode, and the "counter reset" button in VCR mode.
To create a macro, the remote should be otherwise fully programmed as set forth above. Only functions that are already assigned to a button, through any method described above, can be included in a macro.
Here is how to create a macro:
1. Press and hold "P" until the LED flashes twice.
2. Press 995
3. Press the key you want the macro to be stored on (or, if you want to stack a macro on top of another key, press "P", then the key where the macro will be stored.)
4. Press the sequence of key-strokes you want stored (for each step of the macro, you must press a device key, then a function key)
5. Press and hold "P" until the LED flashes twice.
To run the macro, press the key you pressed in Step 3, above. If you stacked the macro, press "P", then the key.
Example: Say you want to create a macro to watch the satellite. This takes a lot of key-strokes. Assuming everything is off, you need to turn on the receiver, set it's input to TV/DBS, turn on the TV, and set the TV to the S-video input, then turn on the satellite receiver. To program this macro, follow steps 1 -3, above, and key this sequence:
AUX1, Power - AUX1, TV input - TV, Power - TV, video input - CBL/SAT, Power
Press and hold "P" until the LED flashes twice, and the macro is stored. Pressing the macro button (or "P" then the macro button, if stacked) runs the macro.
Note: After the macro runs, the remote stays in the mode of the last command performed by the macro. Therefore, think about which command is entered last in the macro. In the example above, the CBL/SAT makes sense as the last command, because you will probably start flipping channels on the satellite receiver as soon as the macro runs.
Clearing Keys
To clear device key of all programmed commands:
1. Press the device key to be cleared once
2. Press "P" until the LED flashes twice
3. Press 976
4. Press the device key to be cleared twice
To clear any particular button
1. Press the button to be cleared once
2. Press "P" until the LED flashes twice
3. Press 994
4. Press the button to be cleared twice
To erase a macro:
1. Follow the steps for creating a macro, but skip step 4.
To clear all programming, return remote to factory defaults
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