16 Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlGraphics contained within this publication are for representation only.At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, thecomponent you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote tosearch the next set of codes.Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all ofthe codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component does not turn off afterpressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote can’t be programmed to operate that component.Note: To cancel Code Search, press CLEAR at any time.If the component you want to operate does turn off:1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the device turnsback ON.2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off.Using Direct Entry1. Turn on the component to be programmed.2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section.3. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote.4. Enter the code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If the indicatorflashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn’t programmable.5. Release the component button.6. Point the remote at the component. Press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to thecommand. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again.• If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, untilthe component responds to the remote commands.• If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the automatic codesearch method. If automatic code search doesn’t find the code, the remote is notcompatible with your component.How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItBecause this universal remote can operate several different components it uses operationalmodes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to operate themonitor, you would press the MONITOR button to put the remote into Monitor mode beforeyou could operate the unit.1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, MONITOR, VCR1, etc.) to set the remote tooperate the component.2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.Notes:• The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components. It alsomay not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component.• If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in thewrong mode. You must press the component button that matches the componentyou want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the VCR, press VCR1 on the remotecontrol to put the remote in VCR mode.)