Chapter 2 19Using the Remote ControlGraphics contained within this publication are for representation only.TipTo stop the automatic code search withoutprogramming any components, press andhold CLEAR until the light in the componentbutton turns off.Using Automatic Code SearchIf Direct Entry does not work for your component, try Auto Code Search. Thefollowing instructions can be used to program the remote to operate eachof your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search withoutprogramming any of your components, press and hold CLEAR until the light inthe component button turns off.1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.)2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR, DVD,etc.). While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF untilthe component button on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.3. Point the remote at the component.4. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the component buttonstops flashing.At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAYagain to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or youhave searched through all of the codes. The component buttons flash whenall codes have been searched, the component button turns off, and remoteexits Automatic Code Search.If the component you want to control does turn off:1. Press and release REV, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until thecomponent turns back on.2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the component button on the remoteturns off.How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItBecause this universal remote can control several different components(TV, VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by thecomponent buttons. For example, if you want the remote to operate the TV,you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before youcould control the TV.1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR, SAT/CAB,AUX/HD, AUDIO) to set the remote to control the component.2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component. The componentbutton on your remote lights up when you press valid buttons while in thatcomponent’s mode.Notes:• 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.• If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote isprobably in the wrong mode. You must press the component buttonthat matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want tooperate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remotein VCR mode.)NoteSome of the remote’s buttons might operatedifferently for other components, especiallywhen you’re using another component’s menusystem.Component Buttons