Chapter 2 27Using the Remote ControlYou’ll use these buttons whenyou program the remote tooperate another component.Important: The remote mightnot operate all models of allbrands. The remote buttonsalso might operate differentlyfor other components,especially when you’re usingtheir menu system.ON•OFFREVERSE PLAYSTOPCH +CHVOLVOLVCR2 SAT•CABLET RACK-TRACK+TipTo stop the automatic code search withoutprogramming any components, press and holdCLEAR until the light on the remote turns off.SOUND Use this button to display available audio for the type of disc that is playing.SPEED-ZOOM Use to zoom in on the picture when playing DVD discs.STOP Stops disc play.SKIP-TITLE Allows you to see the title and other options available on the current disc (if thedisc contains the options).VIEW Allows you to switch to a TV program or a recording channel, if you are recording.Programming the Remote to OperateOther ComponentsThe universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands ofremote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote isalready programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan VCRs and satellitereceivers.Note: The TV, VCR, and DVD buttons cannot be programmed.Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteTo determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn acomponent ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press theVCR2 button. Then press ON•OFF or channel up or channel down to see if theVCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs to beprogrammed.How to Program the RemoteThere are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code search anddirect entry. Instructions for both ways follow.Using Automatic Code Search1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR or satellitereceiver).2. Press and hold the component button on the remote that corresponds to thecomponent you want the remote to operate (VCR2 or SAT•CABLE). Whileyou hold down the component button, press and hold ON•OFF (when thelight below the ON•OFF button on the remote turns on, release bothbuttons).(Steps continued on next page)