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BATTERIES INSTALLATION

HOW TO SET UP THE URC
Set Up by Entering Device Code
Set Up by Searching Through the Library

OPERATING THE URC
Normal Operation
Punch Through

ADVANCED OPERATION
Secondary Function
Secondary Device Mode

MAINTENANCE


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BATTERIES INSTALLATION

Alkaline batteries recommended. The number of battery required stated at the back of the cover sheet.

1. Remove the battery cover on the back of your URC.

2. Observe the polarity of the batteries and the "+/-" marks inside the battery compartment.

3. Insert the batteries.

4. Push the battery cover back in place

Battery Low
If the indicator flash twice slowly after your invoking of any command, it shows that the battery level is low. You must replace them with new batteries to ensure proper functioning. When all batteries have been disconnected, the URC will only retain its memory only for approximately 15 minutes.


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HOW TO SET UP THE URC

Set Up by Entering Device Code
You may set up the URC by the following code entering instructions:
1. Referring to the DEVICE CODE LIST, look up the 4-digit Device Code which corresponds to the brands of your A/V equipment. If there are more than one Device Code listed under your brand, try from the first code with the following instructions:
2. Hold down "PWR" and "MUTE" together simultaneously for 2 seconds until the indicator lights up.
3. Press a desired Device Mode Key (e.g. "TV").
4. Use the number keys to enter your 4-digit Device Code. The indicator should go out immediately.

Turn on your device (e.g. TV), try the function keys on the URC. If your device (e.g. TV) responds to your invoked function correctly, you have entered the right Device Code.

Otherwise, repeat the above set up instructions with the rest available Device Codes until your device (e.g. TV) responds to your invoked function, and most keys work correctly.

Simply repeat the above procedures to enter the Device Codes for your VCR, SAT or CTV. (Remember to press a correct Device Mode Key in step 3 above)

NOTE : - CTV and other Device Codes can be entered into "SAT" & "AUX" modes. Just simply press "SAT" or "AUX" Device Mode key and enter your 4-digit Device Code for CTV or other devices. If the indicator flashes twice during the above procedures, a wrong Device Code has been entered. You are required to repeat step 2 to 4 again.

Suggestion : If you cannot find a correct Device Code for your equipment, see Set Up by SEARCHING THROUGH THE LIBRARY section. You are recommended to jot down your Device Codes in the space provided on back label after setting up the URC correctly for future reference.

Set Up by Searching Through the Library
If you cannot identify a correct Device Code for your equipment from the Device Code List, you may search the code through the library:
1. Turn on your device (e.g. TV).
2. Hold down "PWR" and "MUTE" on the URC together simultaneously for 2 seconds until the indicator lights up.
3. Press a desired Device Mode Key (e.g. "TV").
4. Enter a following corresponding Magic Search Code, and your URC is now ready to start searching.

DEVICE TYPE TV VCR SAT CTV

MAGIC SEARCH CODE 9991 9992 9993 9994

(e.g. "PWR" & "MUTE" ... "TV" ... 9991)

5. Aim your URC at the device (e.g. TV), press the "PWR" key repeatedly, slowly and patiently until the device has been turned off.

Once your device has been turned off, immediately press the same device mode key (e.g. TV) again to lock in code and the indicator should go out.

Simply repeat the above procedures to search the Device Codes for your VCR, SAT or CTV. (Remember to press a correct Device Mode Key and correct Magic Search Code in step 3 & 4 above)

NOTE: - CTV and other Device Codes can be searched and locked into "SAT" & "AUX" modes. Just simply press "SAT" or "AUX" Device Mode key in step 3 and enter an appropriate Magic Search Code for CTV or other devices. - Each time you press the "PWR", the URC will skip to the next code and send out a POWER signal trying to turn off your device. If you failed to stop pressing "PWR" in time when your device has been turned off, turn on your device again immediately. Before the indicator goes off, press "MUTE" on the URC to skip backward. Repeat the step 5 above and lock in code. - If the indicator flashes twice after your pressing of "PWR" key, you are already at the last code of the library. Press the same device mode key again to resume the URC and repeat carefully the above procedures to search again. - If the power on/off function of your device is not infra-red controlled, you need to follow steps 1 to 4 above and start searching. * Press "PWR" and another important function key alternately until your device responses to the expected function, press the same device mode key again to lock in code. e.g. Press "PWR" & "1" alternately, or; Press "PWR" & "PLAY" alternately until the device turned off.


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OPERATING THE URC

Normal Operation
Once you have set up the URC for your A/V equipment, it works like your original remote controls. To operate, just aim it at your equipment, press an appropriate device mode key and invoke the desired function by pressing a corresponding key on the URC. The indicator flashes during signal transmission and as confirmation of key touch.

Punch Through
Punch through allows you to operate TV's volume and mute functions without having to switch the device modes repeatedly even when your URC is in other operating modes.

 

ADVANCED OPERATION

Secondary Function
Symbols of secondary function are printed in different colours on the panel. To invoke a secondary function, press "SHIFT" followed by a corresponding function key.

Secondary Device Mode
1. If you intend to operate more than 3 (or 4) equipment with your URC, you may search or enter the additional device codes.

Following all standard procedures in setting up the URC (See HOW TO SET UP THE URC) press "SHIFT" followed by a desired device mode key to enter a secondary device mode. All settings will be stored in the shift bank of such device mode.

2. To invoke functions stored inside the shift bank of a device mode, press "SHIFT" followed by the device mode key, your URC will stay on that particular operating mode.


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MAINTENANCE

1. Do not expose your URC to dust, strong sun light, humidity, high temperature, or mechanical shock.

2. Do not use old and new batteries together as old batteries tend to leak.

3. Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleansers on your URC.

4. Keep the unit dust free by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.

5. Do not disassemble your URC, it contains no user-serviceable parts.


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TROUBLESHOOTING

Q. My URC does not work at all!

A. Check your A/V device, if the device's main switch is turned off, your URC could not operate your device.

A. Check whether your batteries are inserted properly and are in correct +/- marks.

A. If the batteries are low, replace the batteries, See "HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES".

Q. If several Device Codes listed under the brand of my A/V device, how can I select the correct Device Code?

A. To seek the correct Device Code for your A/V device, test the code one by one until most keys work properly.

Q. My A/V equipment responds only to some of the commands.

A. You have set a code for which only some commands work properly but some do not. Try other codes until most keys work properly.


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