14 Chapter 2Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.Using the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Operate OtherComponentsThe universal remote can be programmed to operate mostbrands of remote controllable components. The remote isalready programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscancomponents.Also, the AUX button can be programmed to operate mostbrands of an additional remote-controllable component.Notes: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote.The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models ofcomponents. It also may not operate all functions of the remote thatcame with your component.Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteTo determine whether the universal remote needs to beprogrammed for your component, turn the component ON.For example, to program the remote for a VCR, turn on theVCR. Point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button.Then press ON•OFF or CH + (channel up) or CH – (channeldown) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. Ifthe component does not respond, the remote needs to beprogrammed.You’ll use these buttons whenprogramming the remote.STOP PAUSETVON OFFAUXDVD SAT•CABLEPLAY FORWARDREVERSESOUND GO BACK CH+CH-VOLVOLSKIPMUTEINFOMENUOKCLEARGUIDEANTENNA1 2 34 5 67 8 90INPUTVCR1RECORDVCR2VIEWMESSAGEHEARVOICESTOPALARMNEWSWEATHERALERT GUARDREVERSEand PLAYbuttons STOPbuttonDVD, VCR2,AUX andSAT•CABLEbuttonsVCR1 andON•OFFbuttonsProgramming the RemoteThere are two ways to program the remote control:• automatic code search• direct entryUsing Automatic Code SearchThe following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of yourcomponents. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programmingany of your components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off.1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR1, DVD, etc.).While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the indicatoron the remote turns on, then release both buttons.3. Point the remote at the component. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds oruntil the indicator on the remote stops flashing.At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY againto tell the remote to search the next set of codes.Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searchedthrough all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component doesnot turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote can’t be programmedto operate that component. Press CLEAR to turn off the indicator light.CLEARbutton