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Programming the One-For-All OARN08G Universal Remote Control

To use this universal remote with your home entertainment system, first you need to program it to control your devices. There are four ways you can program the universal remote to operate your devices:

  • The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the device you're trying to control. It’s the easiest method, but it can sometimes take longer than some of the other programming methods.
  • The Brand Code Search searches through the codes for select brands of devices. It’s not as easy as the auto code search, but it can be faster.
  • The Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying code list for your brand of device. It’s not as easy as the other methods, but it’s potentially the fastest method.
  • The Manual Code Search lets you manually go through all the codes for the device you're trying to control.

Auto Code Search

The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the device you're trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.

TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters, and DVD•VCR for DVD players. To program the DVD•VCR key to control a PVR or VCR, see the Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR section. To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto Code Search, press the EXIT key.

  1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
  2. Press and hold the device key you want to program. The POWER key illuminates. While you're holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the same time. The POWER key turns off.
  3. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
  4. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press PLAY on the remote and wait 5 seconds. The remote is testing a batch of 10 codes on your device. Did your device turn off? YES: Go to step 5. NO: Press PLAY again. The remote tests the next batch of 10 codes. Keep pressing PLAY every 5 seconds until your device turns off.
  5. When your device turns off, press the REVERSE key on the remote and wait at least 2 seconds. The remote tries the last of the previous ten codes. Did your device turn on? YES: Press the STOP key. You're done! You've programmed this device key. NO: Press REVERSE again. The remote tests the next code in the batch. Keep pressing REVERSE every 2 seconds until your device turns back on. When it does, press STOP. Note: If you accidentally press the REVERSE key after your device turns on, press the FORWARD key. Then, wait two seconds to see if your device turns off again.

NOTES:

  • Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are currently programming the remote to control.
  • Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality.
  • If some features don't work, try a different code. See the “Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality” section on the next page for more information.
  • During the Auto Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses that aren't part of the search.
  • The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
  • The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Auto Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a different search method.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality:

  1. Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some device features don't work, go to the next step to try a different code.
  2. Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from the beginning. When your device turns off, do not stop searching. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the PLAY key every 5 seconds until the unit turns back on.
  3. Once the unit turns back on, press the REVERSE key on the remote every 2 seconds until your device turns off again. When your device turns off again, press the STOP key.
  4. Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

Brand Code Search

The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.

TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters, and DVD•VCR for DVD players. To program the DVD•VCR key to control a PVR or VCR, see the Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR section. To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand Code Search, press the EXIT key.

  1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
  2. Find your device’s brand in the Brand Code list section of the accompanying code list. Circle the number for your brand and keep the list handy.
  3. Press and hold the device key you want to program. The POWER key illuminates. While you're holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the same time. The POWER key turns off.
  4. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
  5. Look at the numbers you circled for your device’s brand code number. Press those numbers on the remote keypad. Note: For single-digit brand codes, press the 0 key first (for example, 0-5 for 5).
  6. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press POWER on the remote and wait 2 seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device’s brand. Did your device turn off? YES: Press the STOP key to store the code. You're done! You've programmed this device key. NO: Press POWER again. The remote tests the next code for your brand. Keep pressing POWER every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does, press STOP.

NOTES:

  • Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are currently programming the remote to control.
  • Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality.
  • If some features don't work, try a different code. See the “Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality” section below for more information.
  • During the Brand Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses that aren't part of the search.
  • The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
  • The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Brand Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a different search method.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality:

  1. Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some device features don't work, go to the next step to try a different code.
  2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, don't press the STOP key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the POWER key repeatedly until the unit turns back on.
  3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the device. Press the STOP key.
  4. Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

Direct Code Entry

Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying code list for your brand of device. It’s not as easy as the other methods, but it’s potentially the fastest method.

TIP: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters, and DVD•VCR for DVD players. To program the DVD•VCR key to control a PVR or VCR, see the Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR section.

  1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
  2. Find the Code List that came with the remote. Locate the section for the type of device you're trying to program, and find your brand in that section. Circle the codes for your brand and keep them handy.
  3. Press and hold the device key you want to program (the POWER key illuminates). While you're holding down the device key, use your other hand enter the first five-digit code for your brand in the code list (the POWER key turns off after the first digit).
  4. When you've finished entering the five-digit code, keep holding down the device key and look at the POWER key. Is the POWER key illuminated? YES: You're done! You've programmed this device key. NO, it blinked four times and turned off: You have either entered a code number that is not in the code lists or missed a step in the code entry procedure. Try step 3 again.

NOTES:

  • Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features don't work, try a different code in the list.
  • Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual.
  • If your brand isn't listed in the code list, use one of the Code Search methods to program the remote control. (Refer to the Auto and Manual Code Search methods.)
  • If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code Entry procedure, the POWER key blinks four times, and the process is exited. The last programmed code under the device key is retained.

Manual Code Search

The Manual Code Search lets you go one-by-one through all the codes for the device you're trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.

TIPS: The Manual Code Search method may take a long time because the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory one-by-one. If your brand is listed in the Brand Codes or the Code Lists, first try the Brand Code Search or the Direct Code Entry method. Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters, and DVD•VCR for DVD players. To program the DVD•VCR key to control a PVR or VCR, see the Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR section. To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual Code Search, press the EXIT key.

  1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
  2. Press and hold the device key you want to program. The POWER key illuminates. While you're holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the same time. The POWER key turns off.
  3. Wait until the remote’s POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
  4. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press POWER on the remote and wait 2 seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device. Did your device turn off? YES: Press the STOP key to store the code. You're done! You've programmed this device key. NO: Press POWER again. The remote tests the next code for your device. Keep pressing POWER every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does, press STOP. TIP: Because there are so many codes, you may have to press the POWER key many times—possibly hundreds of times.

NOTES:

  • Throughout the programming of each key, keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are programming the remote to control.
  • Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features don't work, try a different code. See the “Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality” section below for more information.
  • During the Manual Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses that aren't part of the search.
  • The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
  • The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Brand Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a different search method.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality:

  1. Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some features of your devices don't work, go to the next step to try a different code.
  2. Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, don't press the STOP key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the POWER key repeatedly until the unit turns back on.
  3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the device. Press the STOP key.
  4. Test the key’s functionality again by trying a variety of functions. If the code controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

Advanced Functions

Assigning the AUX1 and AUX2 Keys: To program the AUX keys, you must first assign it to a device type.

  1. Press and hold the AUX1 or AUX2 key. The POWER key turns
    on.
  2. While holding down the AUX1 or AUX2 key, press and release
    the number key on the keypad for the device you want to
    control (see the chart below). The POWER key turns off. Additional TV press 1, VCR or DVR press 2, Additional DVD press 3, Additional audio device press 4, Additional satellite receiver, cable box, or DTV converter press 5.
  3. Release the AUX1 or AUX2 key. The POWER key blinks four
    times and then turns off. The AUX1 or AUX2 key is now set to
    control the device type you selected.
  4. Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or
    manual code search to program the AUX1 or AUX2 key.

Volume Punch-Through: Volume punch-through allows the VOL and MUTE keys, when pressed in SAT•CBL•DTC or DVD•VCR modes, to “punch through” to TV. Volume punch-through occurs automatically and allows you to control the volume without exiting the current mode. (If the DVR/AUX key has been programmed with a TV code, volume can punch through to this device as well).

Note: Volume punch-through does not occur in cases where the component code has its own volume/mute controls, such as some satellite receivers.

Advanced Punch-Through: Volume punch-through as described above occurs automatically. Advanced punch-through lets you specify one device for all volume commands for each non-audio mode (SAT•CBL•DTC or DVD•VCR). You can specify either the TV or AUDIO device (or an AUX key operating a TV or Audio device).

  1. Press and hold the key whose volume commands you want to send to the TV or audio device. The POWER key turns on.
  2. While holding down the device key, press and hold the VOL up key. The POWER key turns off.
  3. After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the POWER key turns on and stays on. Release both keys.
  4. Press and release the device key you want the Volume Punch-Through to be directed to from the selected mode (TV, AUDIO or AUX key). The POWER key flashes. Note: The device key pressed in step 4 must be programmed with a TV or AUDIO component. If an invalid key is pressed, the POWER key flashes four times, then turns off.

Important: Once you have programmed any device with a specified Volume Punch-Through, the Volume Punch-Through for all other devices defaults to AUDIO. If you do not want other components’ Volume Punch-Through to default to AUDIO, you must manually program them, using steps 1-4.

Transport Key Punch-Through: Transport key punch-through allows the transport keys (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE, SKIP BACK, SLOW, and SKIP FWD), when pressed in TV, SAT, CABLE and AUDIO modes, to “punch through” to DVD•VCR or CD mode. Transport key punch-through occurs automatically and allows you to use the transport keys without exiting the current mode. For example, if the transport keys were last used in DVD mode and accessed again after pressing the TV key, they will punch through to the DVD. The default transport key punch through is set to DVD for TV, SAT, CABLE and AUDIO.

Note: Transport key punch-through does not occur in cases where the device code has its own transport key data, such as a satellite receiver with a built-in DVR.

Channel Lock: Channel lock automatically sends channel commands, like the CH, LAST, and 0–9 number keys, to your satellite receiver, cable box, or digital TV converter when you're in TV mode. This can save you keypresses if you use a device other than your TV to change channels.

To turn channel lock on:

  1. Press and hold the device key for the device you use to change channels. While you're holding down this device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s CH up key at the same time.
  2. Wait until the remote’s POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
  3. Press ENTER to lock channel commands to this device.

To turn channel lock off:

  1. Press and hold the TV key. While you're holding down the TV key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s CH down key at the same time.
  2. Wait until the remote’s POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
  3. Press ENTER to start changing channels with your TV.

Code Retrieval: Once you've programmed the remote to control your devices, you may want to record the codes for future reference. If you used the Direct Code Entry method, this is easy. Just find the codes you entered and make a note of them in the boxes below. If you used one of the Code Search methods to program your remote or if you used the Direct Entry method but don't remember the code, you will need to retrieve each device’s five digit code. Retrieving the actual code and writing it down will save you time if you ever need to program the remote again. If the codes are recorded, you can use the Direct Entry method to reprogram your remote to control your devices, which is quick and easy.

  1. Press and hold the device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR) whose code you wish to retrieve. The POWER key illuminates. Keep pressing the device key.
  2. While holding the device key down, press and hold the INFO key. The POWER key turns off. After holding down both keys for three seconds, the POWER key turns back on.
  3. Release both keys. The POWER key remains on.
  4. Starting with the number 1 key, press and release each number key on the keypad in the following order: 1-9, then 0. The number that causes the POWER key to blink is the first number of the code. As you find each number of the code, write it down for future reference. Note: All TV codes begin with the number 1; all VCR and DVR codes begin with the number 2; all DVDs, the number 3; and all satellite receivers, cable boxes and DTV converters, the number 5.
  5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in the code. After the fifth number is retrieved, the POWER key blinks briefly, then turns off.

TIP: To exit the Code Retrieval Mode at any time, press the EXIT key.

Note: If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval process, the remote will not respond. If you do not press a valid Code Retrieval key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR, INFO, EXIT), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The POWER key blinks four times, and then turns off.

Learning

Codes from the Code Lists include basic functionality for each component they control. Once you have programmed in the code for your specific component, you can customize the universal remote to include certain functions from your original remote(s) that were not embedded in the preset code. Your universal remote has the ability to learn and store commands from your original remote(s) under the mode(s) of your choice. The universal remote can store up to 50 key commands.* Only one original remote can be learned under any one mode (e.g., the universal remote can learn commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, etc.).

* Some learned signals require more memory than others. In these cases, fewer key commands can be learned.

Before First-Time Learning: Before you start learning keys for the first time, clear any stored learning information that might be in the remote. This lets you begin with a clean slate.

  1. Press and hold the EXIT key (the POWER key illuminates). While you're holding down the EXIT key, use your other hand to press and hold the POWER key (the POWER key illumination turns off).
  2. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys. The remote is now in the Master Clear mode.
  3. Press the OK key to confirm the Clear operation. The POWER key remains on for 2 seconds, then turns off. All Learned functions for all components are now cleared; all other programming remains intact.

Learning From Your Original Remotes:

  1. Place your original remote and the learning remote on a flat surface as shown below. Point the top of your original remote at the top of the learning remote. The IR LED on the original remote should be pointing directly at the learning remote’s learning sensor, located on the top of the remote. The remotes should be 1–2 inches apart.
  2. On the learning remote, press and hold the device key you want to use the learned function in (the POWER key turns on and remains on). While holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the RECORD key (the POWER key illumination turns off).
  3. Wait until the POWER key turns on and stays on. Then release both keys. The remote is now in Learning mode.
  4. On the learning remote, press the key you want to use for the learned function. The illuminated POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
  5. On the original remote, press and hold the key you want to teach to the universal remote. Wait until the POWER key on the learning remote blinks once, then release the key on the original remote. The learning remote has finished learning this key. Note: If a problem occurs during the Learning process, the illuminated POWER key blinks four times, but the unit remains in the Learning mode. If this occurs, adjust the distance between the remotes slightly and repeat from step 4.
  6. To learn another key for this device mode: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the key you want to learn.
    To learn keys in a different device mode: Repeat steps 2–5 for the next device mode.
    To save learned keys and exit learning: press the SLEEP key on the learning remote.

Learning Tips:

  • Make sure the batteries in both the learning and original remote(s) are fresh.
  • Incandescent or low-energy light can cause interference with IR transmissions. When using the Learning function, keep remotes at least three feet away from such light sources.
  • Make sure the original remote is in the same mode as the universal remote so that the Learned key is assigned to the correct mode.
  • You cannot learn any commands under the MACRO, SLEEP, or BACKLIGHTING keys.
  • If you use the VOL+/- keys to learn new functions, the volume control will not adjust the volume in the Volume Punch Through mode.
  • To exit Learning mode at any time, press the SLEEP key.
  • The remote exits Learning mode if it has run out of memory to store new learned keys.
  • To ensure that your units are compatible and to increase your familiarity with the Learning process, experiment by learning two or three keys initially. Then, carry out a Master Clear before learning all the desired functions from your original remote.

Macros

The Macro feature lets you execute a sequence of commands with one keypress. Any sequence of commands that you regularly perform (up to a maximum of 15 per macro) can be stored as a Macro under one of the 1–8 number keys (up to 8 macros).

Programming a Macro:

Important: Before you start, make sure your remote is programmed to control your devices and that you've learned all the keys you want to learn from your original remotes.

  1. Press and hold the MACRO key until the POWER key turns on and remains on. The remote is now in Macro Programming mode.
  2. Press the number key (1–8) you want to use for this macro. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on. Note: If you do not press a macro number key within 15 seconds (or if you press a macro number key that already has a macro programmed), the POWER key blinks four times and turns off. The remote exits macro programming mode, and no changes are made to existing Macros.
  3. Press the device key for the first device you use in the macro. The POWER key blinks once and remains on.
  4. Press each key you want to use in this Macro, in the exact order the keys would be pressed if you were executing the sequence yourself. The POWER key blinks each time a key is pressed. Continue this process for all keys to be included in the Macro sequence under the given component mode. Important: If you are using different devices in this macro, you must press each device key before you start pressing the keys for that device. For example, if you're turning on the TV, then playing a DVD, you must press the TV key, then POWER, then DVD•VCR, then PLAY.
  5. Once you are finished programming the Macro, press the MACRO key to save it. The POWER key illumination turns off, and the Macro is now ready to use. 

Notes:

  • To exit Macro programming at any time, press the EXIT key. The POWER key blinks four times, then turns off. No changes are made to existing Macros.
  • If you press a key that has a Learned function, the Learned function is assigned to the Macro sequence.
  • If you program all 15 keys into a Macro, the Macro is automatically saved after the 15th keypress.
  • The commands within a Macro must be programmed in sequential order. A delay of 0.5 seconds is used between sending each command in a programmed Macro sequence.
  • You cannot program a Macro within a Macro.

Using a Macro:

  1. Press the MACRO key.
  2. Press the number key assigned to the Macro sequence you want to execute. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on. As the remote sends each command in the Macro sequence, the POWER key blinks once. After the remote sends the last command in the Macro sequence, the POWER key illumination turns off.

Deleting a Macro:

  1. Press and hold the MACRO key until the POWER key turns on and remains on.
  2. Press the EXIT key. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
  3. Press the number key (1–8) where the macro you want to delete is stored. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
  4. Press the OK key to confirm the Macro Clear operation. The POWER key stays on for 2 seconds, then turns off. The selected Macro is deleted. Note: If you do not press the OK key within 15 seconds (or if you press a different key), the POWER key blinks four times and turns off. The remote exits macro deletion mode, and no changes are made to existing Macros.
  5. Repeat steps 1-4 for any other existing Macros to be cleared

 

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