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Problem: The remote does not operate your component.
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the
remote is in (for example,
REC
only works in VCR Mode).
• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing
the corresponding component key (
TV
,
VCR
,
DVD•AUX
,
or
DBS•CABLE
) so the remote knows which component
you want to operate.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
component. Make sure to aim the remote at the IR
sensor on the component.
• Make sure the batteries are properly installed
(See Battery Installation on page 3).
• Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries.
Reprogramming may be required.
• Reset the remote. Remove the batteries, then press and
hold the number 1 key on the remote for several seconds
to reset the microprocessor inside the remote. Release the
number 1 key, reinstall the batteries, and try the remote
again. Reprogramming will be required.
Problem: The remote is not performing commands properly.
• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing
the corresponding component key (
TV
,
VCR
,
DVD•AUX
,
or
DBS•CABLE
) so the remote knows which component
you want to operate.
• Make sure component is “ready” (e.g., DVD player
has disc loaded; VCR has tape loaded, etc.).
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the
remote is in (for example,
REC
only works in VCR mode).
• If you’re trying to turn on an RCA, GE or PROSCAN
component, press the component key (
TV
,
VCR
,
DVD•AUX
, or
DBS•CABLE
) instead of the
ON•OFF
key.
• If operating a VCR to record, you must press the
REC
key two times.
• If you’re trying to change channels, try pressing the
ENTER
key after entering the channel number as
this is a requirement of certain models and brands.
• There is a possibility that a programmed code may only be
able to control some of your component features (e.g., only
turns a component on and off). Follow the steps provided
for programming the remote (See Programming Sections
on pages 5-7). If the component can be turned on and off,
make sure you press the
CHAN UP/DOWN
key to see if the
component responds. If not, try the next code from the list.
Problem: The VCR won’t record.
• As a safety feature, you must press the
REC
key
twice to begin recording.
• Make sure the tape is properly loaded in the VCR.
• Make sure the tape is not write-protected. If the safety
tab is removed, the tape is write-protected and you cannot
record onto that tape.
Problem: The remote will not change channels.
• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing
the corresponding component key (
TV
,
VCR
,
DVD•AUX
,
or
DBS•CABLE
) so the remote knows which component
you want to operate.
• Press the
ENTER
key after you enter a channel number.
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