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LIGHT BUTTON TV DISPLAY BUTTON FAV BUTTON PAGE BUTTONS MAIN BUTTON

Light Button

The fully backlit keypad makes the RF30 easy to use in the dark or dim lighting conditions. Simply press the LIGHT button to backlight all the keypad buttons and LCD touch screen. To turn off the backlight, press the LIGHT button again, or just wait ten seconds (the backlight automatically shuts itself off). Lights out! Try it out!

LIGHT BUTTON

Overview & Pre-Programmed Code Method

Basic Setup - Overview

There are two ways to program the RF30: The Pre-Programmed Code Method The Learning Method The Pre-Programmed Code Method allows you to set up all the buttons at once, so its the fastest and easiest of the two methods. The Learning Method allows you to transfer functions from other remotes (old or new), one button at a time.
Pre-Programmed Code Method

STEP 1:

The pre-programmed 3-digit codes are found in the back of this Manual on page 44. The codes are listed by Component category (i.e., TV, VCR, DVD, etc.), then by brand name. For instance, if you want to locate a code for a Sony TV, first locate the TV category, and then look for the Sony brand. Once you have located the 3-digit code (or in some cases, several code numbers) for the Component that you want to operate with your RF30, write them ALL down on a piece of note paper. Its important that you write down all the codes because only one code is going to work for you.

STEP 2:

Now, turn on the Component you want to program. lets say your TV to start. Look up your TVs manufacturer setup code from your reference list.

STEP 3:

Press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) buttons at the same time for approximately 3 seconds, until the word SETUP is displayed at the top of the LCD touch screen. This signals that you are now in setup mode.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while you are in SETUP mode. If you dont press a button within 30 seconds, SETUP will disappear from the screen, signaling that you have exited setup mode and you will need to start over.

BASIC SETUP

MAIN BUTTON ENTER BUTTON

STEP 4:

Press the P-PRO button to select the Pre-Programmed Method.
The screen will then display the seven Components (and FAV) on Page 1 of the MAIN menu. To display Page 2 of the MAIN menu that lists an additional eight Components, simply press the ( or ) Page buttons at the bottom of the screen.

STEP 5:

Press the Component button you want to program. For example: If you want to setup the TV Component button, press the TV Component button. The display at the bottom of the LCD screen will flash FROM - TABLE.

STEP 6:

In this step you verify the type of component you plan to operate with this component button. For example: If you plan to operate the TV component with the TV button, simply press the TV button once again. However, if for example you are setting up AUX to operate a second DVD Player, you would first need to press AUX in Step 5, and then DVD in Step 6.
DEVICES P-PRO BUTTON FAV BUTTON
NOTE: If the Component fails to turn off after you have entered all the code numbers listed for your brand, you can scan through all the other code numbers that are pre-loaded into the RF30 for that Component (in this case TV) by using the UP or DOWN buttons on the screen. (There is a chance that your Component was actually manufactured by another brand.) However, most of the code tables are so large that it is usually faster to use the Learning Method on Page 15.
find a new correct code. For example, maybe your Sony TV turned off with code number 147, but the volume controls did not work properly. If this is the case, try the next code number listed for that Component until you find a perfect match.

STEP 7:

Point the RF30 toward the Component you want to program, (in this example, TV), and punch in the 3-digit code that you wrote down for that specific Component. Use the Number buttons 0-9 on the remote to punch in the code. If the 3-digit code number that you just punched in is correct, the Component will turn off. If the Component does not turn off, continue entering code numbers from your list until the Component turns off. Some brands have several possible code numbers.

STEP 8:

When the Component turns off, press the ON button to turn the Component back on. Now you can test the Volume and Channel buttons (for TV), or PLAY and STOP (for VCR and DVD) to make sure they all work. If any of the buttons do not work properly, you need to

UP & DOWN BUTTONS

ON BUTTON VOLUME BUTTONS CHANNEL BUTTONS PLAY BUTTON

NUMBER BUTTONS

STOP BUTTON

STEP 9:

Once you have found the right code, save the code number by pressing the SAVE button that appears on the LCD screen. The LCD screen will blink SAVED two times, signaling that the code number has been successfully saved.

STEP 10:

Exit SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button two times. When the LCD screen displays MAIN, you are back in normal operating mode.
NOW, PROGRAM THE REST OF YOUR COMPONENTS BY REPEATING STEPS 1 THROUGH 9. IN MOST SYSTEMS, YOU CAN FINISH BASIC SETUP IN JUST A FEW MINUTES AND PUT ALL YOUR OLD REMOTES AWAY. IF YOU ARE STILL MISSING COMMANDS TO CONTROL ANY OF YOUR COMPONENTS, USE THE LEARNING METHOD ON PAGE 15.

SAVE BUTTON

MAIN BUTTON

Learning Method

The RF30 can actually learn commands from other remote controls (old or new), one-button-at-a-time, so it will never become obsolete. RF30 is the last remote youll ever need! Just follow these simple steps:
Line-up the RF30 with the other remote control, head-to-head, one or two inches apart.
Press the LEARN button on the LCD screen. The top of the screen will change to LEARN and display the seven Components (and FAV) from Page 1 of the MAIN menu. To display Page 2 of the MAIN menu that lists an additional eight Components, simply press the ( or ) Page buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Select the Component you want to teach commands to by pressing that Component button on the LCD screen (in this example, TV). The top of the screen will change to TV.
NOTE: If you want to teach any command to a Component button, press the Component button once the top of the screen displays MAIN, by pressing the PAGE button. The top of the screen will change to "READY". Then go to STEP 6.
On the RF30, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) buttons at the same time for approximately three seconds, until the word SETUP is displayed at the top of the LCD touch screen. This signals you are now in SETUP mode.
LEARN BUTTON MAIN BUTTON ENTER BUTTON
Try 1, 2 and so on, up to 4 feet. Try tapping the button on your old remote instead of pressing and holding it during the learning process. Some additional Information regarding the Learning Process: Learned functions override any existing pre-programmed functions on the remote control. All buttons can be learned except for the PAGE, MAIN and LIGHT buttons. Learned functions are automatically erased when a new function is learned on the same button. Learned functions are retained even after a different Setup Code Number is programmed into the remote. To return to an original preprogrammed function, a learned function must be erased.

CHILD LOCK FEATURE

This child-lock feature prevents the unauthorized use of the remote control by children. It blocks all operations of the remote control. To Activate: Press the +10 and ENT (Enter) buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The bottom of the LCD will blink LOCKED three times and then display LOCKED. To Return to Normal Operation: Press the +10 and ENT (Enter) buttons simultaneously again for 3 seconds. The LCD will display the last use mode.
IMPORTANT:You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while you are in SETUP mode. If you dont press a button within 30 seconds, SETUP will disappear from the screen, signaling that you have exited setup mode and you will need to start over.
Press the TEXT button. The screen will display the list of Components and EDIT will appear at the top of the screen.
Navigate to the Component and page where there is a button label you want to EDIT, selecting between the FAV, MAIN, COMPONENT; then using the PAGE button.
NOTE: If you wish to change the name of a Component button, press the Page ( ) button twice.The top of the display will change to MAIN, and you can navigate to MAIN page 1 or page 2 before going on to Step 5.
Press the EDIT button. The LCD display will change to the EDIT menu.

CUSTOMIZING

Press the button you wish to edit. The first character space of your button label will start to blink.
Change the character by using any of the number keys. Each press of the same number button selects the next character of that numbers group, as shown in the diagram below.
Once the character you want appears, move to the next space by pressing the Right cursor button.
When you are finished editing the button, press the button you edited and SAVED will flash at the bottom of the display. To change any other button labels on the same Component, press the next button, then repeat steps 6-8. If you wish to edit a button on another Component, press the MAIN button once, then repeat Steps 4-8.

UP CURSOR

Button deletes all text

LEFT CURSOR

Moves blinking character left

DOWN CURSOR

deletes the currently blinking character

RIGHT CURSOR

Moves blinking character right

BLINKING CHARACTER

Once youve finished editing buttons, press the MAIN button four times to return to normal operation.

Favorite Channel Setup

This is one of RF30s most desirable features. Once its set up, you can select up to 40 favorite channels with the press of a button - without the need to remember or type in a channel number. Let the channel surfing begin! To access Favorite Channel listings, press the MAIN button to bring up Page 1 of the MAIN menu. Then press the FAV (Favorite Channel) button on the LCD touch screen. The screen changes to a list of favorite TV channels. Each button can be set to instantly select the channel on your TV. There are five pages of eight favorite channel buttons for a total of 40. Simply touch the PAGE buttons to display the other pages of favorite channels. To setup a Favorite Channel button, follow these steps: STEP 1:

Use the Page buttons until you locate the name (i.e., ABC, CBS, NBC) of the favorite channel you want to setup.
Press either the TV, SAT or CABLE Component button (select the Component you use to enter channel numbers).
Press the FAV display button. The top of the display will show FAV. The bottom of the display will flash SELECT
Press the favorite channel button you want to setup. The top of the screen will change to show the channel name. The bottom of the screen displays STEP0, indicating that you have not entered the channel number yet.
Press each of the number buttons for the channel.
Note: If a number is repeated when setting the channel (for example, channel 33 or 522), it is usually best to set a half second delay in between the identical numbers by pressing the (II) PAUSE button. Each press of the PAUSE button increases the delay by a half second.
FAV BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON DEVICE BUTTONS
NOTE: Some brands of television require an ENT (Enter) command after the channel numbers.

MacroPowerTM Setup

MacroPowerTM is a unique feature that enables you to turn all of your Components ON or OFF, at the same time, simply with the press of one button. We call that a Macro. What would normally take multiple remotes and button pushes, the RF30 can accomplish with the press of one button. In addition to the Power ON or OFF buttons, any of the Display buttons (on any Component or Page) can be set to be Macro buttons as well. Feel the power! To setup a Power ON macro button that will turn ON several components at the same time (for example, TV, VCR and CABLE), follow these easy steps: STEP 7:
Press the LIGHT button after you enter the channel number. A new screen appears displaying SAVE, UNDO or EXIT.

MacroPower Setup

To save the channel you entered, press the SAVE button. The UNDO button lets you erase the last entry. The EXIT button erases all entries for this button.
Press the first component button you want the Macro to turn on (in this example, TV) and TV will display at the top of the screen and STEP 1 at the bottom.
When you are finished setting up Favorite Channel buttons, press the MAIN button twice to return to normal operation.
Then, press the ON button to confirm the command and STEP 2 will display at the bottom of the screen. (NOTE: Whenever a button is pressed, another Macro step is counted and displayed at the bottom of the screen.)
Press the MACRO button on the LCD screen. The top of the screen will display MACRO. The bottom of the display will flash SELECT.
Now, press the MAIN button to return to the Main Component listing. (STEP 3 will display at the bottom of the screen.)

Press the ON button. ON will display at the top of the LCD screen. STEP0 will display at the bottom of the screen indicating that no macro steps have been entered yet.
Press the second component that you want the Macro to turn on (in this example, VCR) and VCR will display at the top of the screen. (STEP 4 will display at the bottom of the screen.)

STEP 11:

Then, press the ON button to confirm the command. (STEP 8 will display at the bottom of the screen.)
NOTE: Dont worry about the number of steps. Each macro button can store up to 190 steps, so you are not likely to run out of steps!

STEP 12:

Press the LIGHT button to end your macro. A new screen will appear:

STEP 14:

Press the MAIN button twice to return to normal operation.

STEP 13:

If you are satisfied with your macro, press SAVE. The UNDO button lets you erase the last step. The EXIT button erases all the macro steps.
Then, press the ON button to confirm the command. (STEP 5 will display at the bottom of the screen.) You can also program delays in between commands by pressing the (II) PAUSE button. Each press adds half a second to the delay.
Now, press the MAIN button to return to the Main Component listing. (STEP 6 will display at the bottom of the screen.)
SAVE BUTTON UNDO BUTTON EXIT BUTTON
Press the third component that you want the Macro to turn on (in this example, CABLE) and CABLE will display at the top of the screen. (STEP 7 will display at the bottom of the screen.)

Advanced Macro Options:

SETTING UP A POWER OFF MACRO: Simply follow the same steps as outlined above, except press the OFF button in place of the ON button. SETTING A COMPONENT BUTTON AS MACRO: If you wish to set one of the Component buttons as a macro, in STEP 3, press the Page ( button twice. The top of the display will change to MAIN, and you can navigate to MAIN page 1 or page 2. Press the Component button you want to set as a Macro button. The top of the screen will display the button label you selected. Select the Component and Page that has a button you want in your Macro using the MAIN, Component and Page buttons. Simply press the button(s) with the command(s) you want in your Macro. Then complete and save the Macro by following STEPs 12 and 13 as outlined above. PROGRAMMING A RESS & HOLD MACRO: Another option for Component button macros is to only send the macro if the button is pressed and held. This is setup by entering a delay as the first step of the macro. The amount of delay determines how long the user must press the button before the macro is sent. The advantage of this option is that a normal press of the COMPONENT button will simply switch Components without sending the macro command.

SimpleSoundTM Setup & Other Punch Throughs
SimpleSoundTM is a dynamic feature that gives you total volume control over all the Components in your system, even those without their own built-in volume control, such as TiVo, DVD and VCR. saving you the hassle and inconvenience of constantly needing to switch between Component modes on the remote. With SimpleSoundTM, you can set the RF30s volume control buttons to always control the sound in your system, even when youre in VCR or DVD mode, without switching back to AUDIO or TV. Even more exciting, SimpleSoundTM is what is called a Punch Through feature and is not limited strictly to volume control. Click and enjoy! STEP 1:
In a basic home entertainment system, the sound may come from your TV. In a more advanced system, the sound may come from your audio Component such as a Surround Sound Receiver or Home Theatre system. So, first, you need to identify which Component you want to use in your system for sound. time for approximately 3 seconds, until the word SETUP is displayed at the top of the LCD touch screen. This signals that you are now in setup mode.
IMPORTANT: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while you are in SETUP mode. If you dons press a button within 30 seconds, SETUP will disappear from the screen, signaling that you have exited setup mode and you will need to start over.
SimpleSound Setup & Other Punch Throughs
Press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) buttons at the same
From the LCD screen Setup menu, press the PUNCH button.
Then press the VOL (Volume) button. The screen will display VOL at the top. This sets up the group of three buttons (Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute) in one action!

PUNCH VOLUME BUTTON

Setting Backlight Options
You can customize the backlighting feature to suit your specific preferences by following these simple steps:
Adjusting Length of Backlight Time
You can adjust the amount of time that the RF30 backlight stays on by entering the SETUP mode and proceeding to page two (using the PAGE ( button), then pressing the LIGHT button on the display (not the Backlight button). Then enter the amount of time you would like the light to stay on using the number pad (0-99 seconds). After making your selection, press the SAVE button.

Adjusting Contrast

The bottom of the display flashes PUNCH TO. Press the button for the Component that doesnt have volume control commands yet (i.e.,DVD). This is the Component you are going to PUNCH TO for the volume and mute commands.

NOTE: If you want to PUNCH TO the MAIN Component, press the POWER OFF button at this time.
Press the MAIN button twice to return to normal operating mode and test your SimpleSoundTM settings.
NOTE:The Punch Through feature is not limited to volume and can also be applied to channel selection or other functions. If you find yourself switching to a particular Component frequently to use a group of controls, consider using Punch Through for another group, as listed here: VOL - Volume Up,Volume Down and Mute CH - Channel Up, Channel Down, Previous Ch and Channel (0-9) buttons. PLAY - Play, Stop, Pause, Rewind and Fast Forward VOD - Guide, Menu, Info, Exit, Up, Down, Left, Right, Select
You can make the text darker by pressing both the MAIN and cursor UP buttons at the same time. To make the text appear lighter, press both the MAIN and cursor DOWN buttons at the same time.

Turning OFF Backlighting

If you dont want backlighting at all (this extends battery life), press the ON button that appears on the screen. The ON will change to OFF. Press the SAVE button. Exit the setup mode by pressing the MAIN button.
MAIN BUTTON UP & DOWN CURSOR HIGH CONTRAST LOW CONTRAST
The bottom of the display will then flash PUNCH FROM. Now select the Component that has the volume commands you want to use (i.e.,TV for systems using the TV speakers, AUDIO for systems with surround sound receivers). The bottom of the display will flash SAVED.
Simply perform the steps outlined above, but in STEP 4, press one of the control options (CH, PLAY or VOD).
Repeat STEPS 4-5 until all your Components operate the volume perfectly.
Hiding & Adding Pages

Hiding and Adding Pages

Each of your RF30 Components actually contains five pages. However, only four pages are visible in the factory default setting. One page is hidden in each Component. If you wish to use the hidden page, you can ADD it. If you dont want to use some of the existing pages, you can HIDE them. You can add or hide pages on Components OR on your favorite channel pages using this simple process:
NOTE: Be sure to program your Macros before you hide pages with potential macros in them. You cant access hidden pages during macro setup. However, after you finish Macro setup, you can hide pages without affecting operation of your macros.

PAGE appears at the top of the screen. Now, you can navigate to any page, using the MAIN, COMPONENT, FAV, and PAGE buttons.
You can continue to ADD or HIDE pages on other devices by repeating Steps 4 and 5.
When you are finished adding and hiding pages, press the MAIN button four times to return to normal operation.
When you select a page, the top of the screen indicates whether you want to ADD? or HIDE the page displayed. When you want to change a pages visibility (i.e., either ADD or HIDE), simply press the LIGHT button.
Press the EDIT button on the LCD screen.
Press the PAGE button once the screen changes to EDIT mode.
PAGE BUTTONS COMPONENT BUTTON FAV BUTTON PAGE BUTTON MAIN BUTTON

Pages CUSTOMIZING

EDIT BUTTON
This page is hidden.To ADD it, press the LIGHT button
This page is visible.To HIDE it, press the LIGHT button.
Recalling Pre-Programmed Setup Code Numbers
In case you didnt write down the Pre-Programmed Code Numbers that you used to set up your RF30, you can easily recall them using this simple process:.

Cloning Other RF30s

If you are fortunate enough to own more than one RF30, youll be happy to know that you can easily copy and transfer all the setup from one RF30 to another. Just follow these easy steps:
Write down the code numbers as they appear for future reference. Page 43 of this manual provides a convenient space for you to record your code numbers.
For both the programmed RF30 that you want to clone, and unprogrammed RF30, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) buttons at the same time for approximately 3 seconds, until the word SETUP is displayed at the top of their respective LCD touch screens. This signals that both remotes are now in setup mode.
Press the CLONE button on each remote.
Return to normal operation by pressing the MAIN button twice.
Press the RECAL button on the LCD screen. Each of the four screen pages will display the Component name and its corresponding code number.
NOTE: Use the ( or ) page buttons to display any of the four pages of Components and their code numbers.
Press a PAGE button on each remote to bring up Page 2 of Setup and display the CLONE button.
Erasing Commands - Overview
You can erase an individual button with a learned command, a macro or a favorite channel. You can erase an ENTIRE Components learned command or macro buttons. You can also erase ALL your learned commands on all Components or all your macros or favorite channels everywhere. If you really want a fresh start, it is possible to reset everything to the factory default settings. Erasing Learned Buttons, Macros or Favorite Channels STEP 4:

Align the two RF30s head-tohead, about an inch apart.
Erasing Learned Buttons, Macros or Favorite Channels
Press the START button on the unprogrammed RF30, and then press the START button on the programmed RF30 that you want to clone.
NOTE: Cloning typically takes about 40 seconds. After successful cloning is completed, the newly cloned RF30 will flash GOOD.
Press the ERASE button on the LCD screen.
Press the RECV display button on the unprogrammed RF30 that you want to setup by cloning.
Press either the LEARN, MACRO or FAV button. The following screen appears: ALL - Erases ALL of the specified (Learned, Macro or FAV buttons everywhere in the RF30) DEVICE - Erases all learned or Macro buttons in a single Component (NOTE: This option is not available for FAVs.) KEY - Erases one button only.
Press the SEND display button on the programmed RF30 that you want to clone.
Re-setting RF30 to Original Factory Default Settings
If you want to start with a clean slate, you can re-set the RF30 its original factory default settings by performing the following steps.
NOTE: This process will essentially erase EVERYTHING you have programmed into the RF30.
If you press ALL, the RF30 displays a SURE? button. After the SURE button is pressed, all the buttons will be erased. If you press DEVICE, a list of Components will appear. Press the Component button that you wish to erase. The bottom of the screen will flash ERASE twice, then ERASED. If you press KEY, youll have to navigate to the Component and Page you want using the MAIN, COMPONENT and PAGE buttons. Press a button to erase it. The bottom of the display will flash ERASE twice, then ERASED.
To return to normal operating mode, press the MAIN button four times
press and hold both the MAIN and the STOP buttons for 10 seconds.
After 10 seconds, the RESET screen appears. Press the ALL button. The RF30 will display a SURE? button. Press the SURE button to erase all of your settings and return to the factory default setup.
MAIN BUTTON STOP BUTTON SURE BUTTON

SURE BUTTON

Barroer -Free RF control
The Optional PowerBlasterTM (for barrier-free RF control) [Sold separately]
Of all the fabulous RF30 features, this is probably the most exciting. When used in combination with the optional PowerBlasterTM, the RF30 becomes an amazing remote control powerhouse that sends multi-directional RF (Radio Frequency) signals that pass through walls, doors and floors - both indoors and outdoors. This changes everything! It enables you to control Components that are completely out-of-sight, up to 100 away. The PowerBlasterTM picks up RF30s radio frequency signals from any direction, regardless of distance, so RF30 doesnt need to be pointed directly at any Component. Just imagine - no more pointing! Now you can close your entertainment center doors, hide your Components, and still control them with ease. Control outdoor speakers on your patio. Control your Components anywhere! The RF30 sends radio signal to the PowerBlasterTM, which is a radio receiver.

PRE-PROGRAMMED CODE TABLES
PRE-PROGRAMMED CODE NOTES
LIGHT TAPE PHONO TV2 VCR2 DVR LDP XM RADIO IPOD X-BOX
ADMIRAL ADVENT AKAI A MARK AMPRO AMSTRAD ANAM AOC APEX DIGITAL AUDIOVOX BARCO BLAUPUNKT BROKSONIC CAIRN CANDLE CAPEHART CETRONIC CITIZEN CLASSIC CONCERTO CONTEC CORONADO CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES CXC DAEWOO DAYTRON DELL DREAMVISION DWIN DYNASTY DYNATECH EIKI ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER EPSON ESA FUJITSU FUNAI FUTURETECH GATEWAY GE GOLDSTAR HALL MARK HANNSPREE HITACHI HP HYUNDAI INFINITY INFOCUS INSIGNIA JBL JCPENNEY JENSEN JVC KEC

CODE NUMBERS

KENWOOD KLOSS KMC KTV LG LODGENET LOEWE LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MAXENT MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NEC NIKEI NUVISION ONKING ONWA OPTONICA OPTOMA ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER POLAROID PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC ROCTEC RUNCO SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCEPTRE SCOTT SEARS SELECO SHARP SIEMENS SIM2 SIGNATURE SOLE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS

004 043

CODE TABLES
SUPRE MACY SVA SYLVANIA SYNTAX OLEVIA TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TEKNIKA TELEFUNKEN TELERENT TERA TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDIKRON VIDTECH VIEWSONIC VIZIO WARDS WESTING HOUSE WINBOOK YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA

284 112

ABC ADELPHIA ADVANCED NEWHOUSE ALTRIO AMERICAST ARCHER ARMSTONG AT&T BROADBAND ATLANTIC BROADBAND BELL SOUTH BLUE RIDGE BRESNAN BRIGHT HOUSE BUCKEYE COMM CABLEVISION CENTURION CENTURY CHARTER CITIZEN COGECO COMBANO COMCAST COMSAT COX DIGITAL DIGICABLE EAGLE EASTERN ECHOSTAR ELECTRICORD GEMINI GENERAL ELECTRIC GENERAL INSTRUMENT GNC GOLDEN CHANNEL HAMLIN HITACHI INSIGHT JERROLD MAGNAVOX MASSILLON MEDIA ONE MEDICOM MEMOREX MITSUBISHI MOTOROLA MOVIE TIME MOXI NCTC NSC OAK PACE PANASONIC PARAGON PHILIPS PIONEER PRUCER PULSAR RCA RCN RECOTON

CABLE / WEBTV

REGAL REGENCY RODGERS SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEREN SERVICE ELECTRIC SHAW SIGECOM SONY SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE SUSQUEHANNA TIME WARNER TOCOM TOSHIBA UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOTRON VIEWSTAR WIDE OPEN WEST ZENITH
AIWA ALPINE APEX DIGITAL ARCAM CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CARY AUDIO DESIGN CLASSE COBY DENON FUNAI GATEWAY GE GO VIDEO HARMAN KARDON HITACHI ILO INTEGRA JVC KENWOOD KISS KLH KRELL LEXICON LG LITEON MAGNAVOX MALATA MARANTZ MERIDIAN MITSUBISHI MYRYAD NAD NAKAMICHI ONKYO OPPO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER POLAROID PRIMARE PROCEED PROSCAN RCA PJTECH ROTEL SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SENSORY SCIENCE SHARP SONY SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TAG MCLAREN TATUNG TEAC THOMPSON THULE TOSHIBA VENTURER
VINC YAMAHA ZENITH DVD-TV/DVD Combos AIWA FUNAI SAMSUNG SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TOSHIBA DVD-TV/DVD/VCR Combos MAGNAVOX PANASONIC SYLVANIA TOSHIBA DVD-DVD/VCR Combos GO VIDEO PANASONIC PHILIPS POLAROID SAMSUNG SANSUI SONY TOSHIBA ZENITH DVD-DVD Recorders GATEWAY GO VIDEO ILO KISS LITEON PANASONIC SENSORY SCIENCE SONY TOSHIBA

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118 117
PROCEED PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC ROTEL SAE SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SUMO SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TANDY TEAC TECHNICS TECHWOOD THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORX
DENON FUNAI KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RUNCO SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNICS THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA YAMAHA 043 129

TAPE / PHONO / LIGHT

TAPE AIWA CARVER DENON FISHER GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON JVC KENWOOD LINN LUXMAN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MITSUBISHI NAD NAKAMICHI ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER QUASAR SANSUI SHARP SHERWOOD SONY TEAC TECHNICS TOSHIBA VICTOR YAMAHA PHONO JVC KENWOOD PIONEER YAMAHA LIGHT LITE-TOUCH LUTRON X-10
3M AIWA APPLE ARCHER AURORA MULTIMEDIA AUTON BOSE CELADON CRESTRON DELL DMX DRAPER SCREEN DREAMVISION DWIN EVERQUEST EXTRON FAROUDJA FUJI GATEWAY HAUPPAUGE HP HUNTERDOUGLAS JERROLD JVC KENSINGTON KENWOOD KEYSPAN MAKITA MICROSOFT MINDPATH NILES NSM PIANO DISC PLUS POLKAUDIO RUSSOUND SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIMA SOLO ELECTRONICS SOMFY SONY STARCOM TURBOSCAN VELODYNE XANTECH AUX-Media PC Controls DELL GATEWAY HAUPPAUGE HP KEYSPAN SONY TOSHIBA WINBOOK AUX - XBox Controls MICROSOFT/XBOX AUX-iPod Controls APPLE/iPod

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BOSE KENSINGTON 409 406
Frequently Asked Questions

What is a macro button?

A macro is a button on the RF30 that you setup to make a lot of things happen when you press it. For example, to watch a DVD in most home theaters requires several remote controls and many button presses (power up the TV, power up the surround sound, power up the DVD player, set the TV to the correct video input, set the surround sound to the correct audio input and finally; press play on the DVD player remote control). Instead of pressing all of those buttons one at a time, the RF30 enables you to setup one button that does all those steps automatically with one press. For more information on how and why you should setup macro buttons, watch the Quick Setup DVD Program Guide or refer to pages 26-29 in this Manual.

Warranty

Universal Remote Controls MastercontrolTM RF30 is covered against any manufacturers defects or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase if purchased from an authorized Universal Remote Control dealer. Units purchased from online auction sites or other unauthorized resellers have no warranty. This warranty does not cover the following items: - Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature - Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products - Products purchased more than 12 months ago - Units purchased from unauthorized dealers or companies

Warranty/ Specifications

If the batteries run out, will I lose my settings?
No. The RF30 stores all of your settings in non-volatile FLASH memory. You could remove the batteries for months, replace them at your convenience, and the RF30 would still remember your settings.

Specifications

Learning Capability - 1200 IR commands at standard frequencies (15kHz to 100kHz) Macro Capability - 658 Macros of up to 190 steps each IR Range (Line of Sight via Infrared): 30-50 feet, depending on the environment RF Range (radio frequency): 50 to 100 feet, depending upon the environment RF Frequency: 418MHz
Who can I call for more answers?
The Universal Remote Control Technical Support and Customer Service staff are ready to answer any questions you might have. Call us at 1-914-835-4484 Monday - Friday, 9AM to 6PM (EST)
Weight: 7.1 oz. (with batteries) Size: 8.5x 2.5x 1 Batteries: Four AAA Alkaline batteries included LCD Size: 1.38 x 1.88
500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: 1-914-835-4484 FAX: 1-914-835-4532 www.universalremote.com

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