Preprogrammed and Learning LCD Screen Remote Control
An extremely versatile and user friendly remote. Holding this sleek and ergonomically designed remote is equivalent to having eight original A/V remotes operating in the palm of ones hand

TVRO Magazine

I love your SL-9000 remote control. I have a very complex home theater system and it does absolutely everything I could want.

SL-9000 Owner

This is one remote that lives up to its universal promise and up to its Home Theater Master name.
Popular Electronics Magazine
Its probably the best value you'll find in a universal remote control.

Home Theater Magazine

The well-placed buttons make the remote immediately intuitive to use.

CNET.com

Give me a simple, no fuss, no-muss controller like the Home Theater Master SL-8000* any day. Now thats a universal remote Id kill for.

Time Magazine

*SL-9000 is an advanced version of SL-8000 with full learning capability.

INTERNA TIONAL

SL-9000

Home Theater Master

A practical preprogrammed/learning remote control every household needs to realize the full potential of their system. Operates up to eight components and widely acclaimed by home theater enthusiasts for its versatility.
Preprogrammed with over 1,000 audio/video components and learns up to 376 functions from your original remote controls. Controls 8 Devices Easy to Program
Operate up to 8 devices and allows you to change the device descriptions on LCD screen. Setting up the remote control for the A/V components is very easy with preprogrammed code numbers. Teaching the remote control is very intuitive and simple. Four macro buttons and Power button can send out up to 15 commands each and 8 device buttons can also send out power on command and audio input select command. You can assign audio or TV volume, satellite or cable channel and VCR or CD transport functions to any of the 8 devices. Ergonomic design and strategically located buttons make remote control operations very intuitive. Bright EL illumination on all buttons and LCD screens provides convenient home theater operation in low light. Built in memory back up retains memory up to 10 years with dead batteries and one year without batteries. Batteries last over 6 months under normal usage.

Macro Operations

Punch Through Operations Ergonomic Design Backlit
Memory Backup Energy Efficient
In addition to learning capability, SL-9000 is preprogrammed with the following Audio/Video and Home Automation components:
A/V Receivers Preamplifiers Surround Processors Tape, Mini Disc & DAT CD Players & Changers Cable Boxes TVs & Projectors VCRs & TV/VCR DVD & Laser Players DSS, DBS & C-Band Satellite A/V Switchers Line Doublers Lighting Controls Home Automation Internet/PCTV Devices
Four AAA batteries included
For more information contact:

Model SL-9000

Specifications:
LCD Size: Dimensions: Weight: Warranty: 0.3" x 1.2" (H x W x D) 8.8" x 2.5" x 1.1" 6.5 oz. (w/ batteries) One Year
500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison New York, 10528 Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532 www.hometheatermaster.com

Home Theater Master

Preprogrammed & Learning Remote Control

SL-9000 Operating Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction Battery Installation A. To Open and Close Battery Compartment Cover B. Low Battery Message Using Your Remote Control A. Function Table Reference Function Tables B. Preprogrammed Set Up Three Digit Code Method Recalling the Set Up Code Number C. Learning Set Up Learning New Functions on the Main Keypad Learning New Functions on Device Buttons Erasing Learned Functions Erasing Individual Buttons Erasing All Buttons in One Device Mode Erasing All Buttons in All Device Modes D. Operation Device Buttons Main Device Mode Automatic Audio Mode Backlighting Advanced Features A. Punch Through Controls Volume Punch Through Channel Punch Through Transport Punch Through B. Memory Buttons Programming Memory Buttons Erasing Memory Buttons C. Changing the LCD Display D. Programming a Second TV, VCR, etc. to other Device Buttons Warranty and Specifications Glossary Appendix Assignment of Audio/Video Equipment Set Up Code Tables Audio Satellite TV VCR Cable CD DVD AUX 56

Using Your Remote

A: Function Table Reference

MUTE T/ V

PRE. CH

VCR1 VCR2/SAT LDP AUX TV

HOME THEATER MASTER

LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL

Introduction
The Home Theater Master SL-9000 remote control is preprogrammed to operate over 1,000 Audio and Video components so that you can set it up by simply punching in a three digit code number that matches your equipment. The SL-9000 also has the ability to learn new functions from your original remote controls, allowing you to customize the remote to your own needs and update it as you add new equipment. Please refer to page 8 - 18 for instructions on setting up the remote control. The Home Theater Master SL-9000 remote control operates up to eight different audio and video devices in your home entertainment system. They are listed below: TVs, Monitors, Video/LCD Projectors VCRs, TV/VCR combination units Cable boxes, Internet set-tops Satellite receivers - DSS, Primestar, Dish, DBS, C-Band Audio receivers, Preamplifiers, Surround processors Compact disc players, Multi-Disc changers DVD, Laser disc players, Cassette decks Cassette Tape Players, DAT, MiniDisc, Switchers, Lighting, Home Control Devices, and Line Doublers
Setting up the remote control to work with your equipment is simple. The remote control also has many advanced features that can add ease and enjoyment to the operation of your home entertainment system. Please follow the instructions in this manual, and retain the manual for future reference. For any questions or comments about this remote control, please contact Universal Remote Control, Inc., 271 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801, or call (914) 235-2610. Service hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday- Friday.

Battery Installation

This remote control uses four AAA 1.5 V batteries. Please be sure to match the batteries with the (+) and () markings inside the battery compartment during installation.
A: To Open and Close the Battery Compartment Cover
1 To open the battery cover, push the latch forward toward
the top of the remote control, and lift the latch up.
2 To close the battery cover, slide the battery cover straight
back in (toward the top of the remote) and push down until it clicks into place.

B: Low Battery Message

When the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flashes L__BAT, the batteries should be replaced. Note: Batteries should last about 6 months under normal conditions. The SL-9000 remote control will retain its programmed memory for up to one year after the batteries are removed and up to ten years after the batteries go dead.

Function Table

1-24 25-54 55

Button Name

Device Name Power Mute T/V Input VOL Up VOL Down CH Up CH Down Up/Pause Down/Stop Right/F.F. Left/Rew Sel/Play Guide/I<< Menu/>>I Exit/Rec Pre. Ch./Eject 10 10+ Enter/Shift Fav/Sleep Info/Pro. L. Next/3 Ch. Alt/Test Tuner CD Tape 1 Tape 2 Phono VCR1 VCR2/SAT LD/DVD Aux TV M1 M2 M3 M4 Light

Audio Functions

AUDIO (ON) On/Off (OFF) Mute Band/FM Vol Up Vol Down Preset + Preset Center + Center Rear + Rear Select/Sub.Bass Display Surround Delay Delay+ 10 Plus 10 Shift Sleep Pro. Logic 3 Ch. Test Tone Tuner/AM/FM CD Tape 1 Tape 2 Phono VCR1 VCR2 LD/DVD Aux TV

SAT Functions

SAT (ON) On/Off (OFF) Mute TV/SAT Vol Up Vol Down Ch. Up Ch. Down Up Down Right Left Select Guide Menu Exit/Cancel Prev. Ch. 10 Enter Fav Info/Fetch Next Prog. Alt. Audio

TV Functions

TV (ON) On/Off (OFF) Mute TV/Video Vol Up Vol Down Ch. Up Ch. Down Up Down Right/Picture Left/Audio Select/Enter Display/Recall Menu Exit/Clear Q. View/Last Ch. 10 100/Ch. Scan Ch. Scan Sleep Caption Ant Reset PIP On/Auto Ch. PIP Swap, Add PIP Freeze/Delete PIP Off/Position TV/CATV Auto Add Delete

VCR Functions

VCR (ON) On/Off (OFF) Mute VCR/TV Vol Up Vol Down Ch Up Ch Down Pause Stop Fast Forward Rewind Play F. Adv./Slow< X2/Intro/Slow> Record Eject Enter Program Display C-Counter Reset Auto Ch Add + Delete Tape Speed VCR Plus Tracking + Tracking Auto Tracking Slow Slow + Index QTR On QTR Off Edit

Cable Functions

CABLE (ON) On/Off (OFF) Mute Switch/A/B Vol Up Vol Down Ch Up Ch Down Up/Fine + Down/Fine Right/Fine R Left/Fine L Select Guide/Recall Menu Exit Prev. Ch 10 */Help Enter/Memory Fav Info PPV/Buy P/Delete Page Page + Day -. Day + Record

CD Functions

CD (ON) On/Off (OFF) Mute/Fader Random Vol Up Vol Down Track +/Skip + Track-/Skip Pause Stop FF/Search + REW/Search Play Search Search + Eject/Intro 10 Plus 10 Disc Program Display Repeat Clear Disc 1 Disc 2 Disc 3 Disc 4 Disc 5 A-B Time Intro Edit

DVD Functions

DVD (ON) On/Off (OFF)

AUX Functions

TAPE (ON) On/Off (OFF) Mute/Rec Mute
Skip >>I Skip I<< Pause Stop F.F. REW Play Set Up Menu Clear Open/Close 10 10+ Enter Return Display Sub. On/Off Audio Up Down Select Angle Slow Left Right Subtitle Repeat Random A/B Repeat T Title Memory
Pause Stop F.F. REW Play Deck A Deck B Record Rev. Play Deck A Deck B
REW For. Play F.F. Stop REV. Play Pause Record

B: Preprogrammed Set Up

The Home Theater Master universal remote control can operate up to eight separate audio and video devices (equipment). To program the remote control for your devices, please use the following steps:
Three Digit Code Method 1 Turn on the device you would like the remote control to
operate, either manually or with your original remote control.
2 Find the three digit Set-Up Code number for your
device from the tables on pages (39 - 57). Example: To set up the remote to operate with a SONY TV, go to the TV Set-Up Code table found on pages (43 45) and look for SONY under the Manufacturer/Brand column. You will find that the Set-Up Code numbers for SONY TVs are 070, 085, 139 and 147.
3 Press the corresponding Device Button (TV, VCR, SAT,
CBL, AUD, CD, DVD, or AUX) and the MUTE button on the remote control simultaneously. SET will appear in the LCD.

AUD CD DVD AUX

Device Buttons

SAT TV VCR CBL

Mute Button

GUIDE GUIDE

PAUSE PAUSE

MENU MENU

Example: To set-up the remote to operate a TV, press the TV Device Button and the Mute button, simultaneously.

R R E E W W

PLAY PLAY

F.F. F F

STOP STOP

SLEEP SLEEP

PRO.L PRO.L

3.CH 3.CH

PIP PIP

SHIFT SHIFT

TEST TEST

TAPE2 PHONO

Note: SET appears in the LCD for 20 seconds to indicate that the remote control is ready to be programmed. The following steps must be entered while SET appears in the LCD.

4 Point the remote control toward the device that was
turned on in Step 1 and press in the first three-digit SetUp Code number for that device using the number buttons (0-9) on the remote control. SET followed by the number will appear in the LCD. Your device will turn off when the correct Set-Up Code number has been selected. If the device does not turn off, press in the next Set-Up Code number from the listing. Continue to select Set-Up Code numbers until your device turns off, before you proceed to Step 5. Note: If you have tried all of the three digit Set-Up Code numbers listed for your device and it still did not turn off, please proceed to the Auto Search Method on page (10) to program your remote control.
5 Once your device turns off, press the Device Button
selected in Step 3 once again to store the Set-Up Code number. PASS will flash in the LCD.
6 Test the remote control for your device. Try the POWER,
CHANNEL UP AND DOWN, VOLUME UP AND DOWN buttons, etc. If any of the buttons do not perform as they should, please repeat the set-up from Step 1 using the next Set-Up Code number for your device. Note: Some audio/video devices have separate buttons for POWER ON and POWER OFF. To operate these devices on the remote, press the corresponding DEVICE Button to turn the equipment ON and press the POWER button to turn the equipment OFF.
7 Please repeat the above steps to program the remote
control for each of your other devices.
Recalling the Set-Up Code Number
To display the three digit Set-Up Code number that was stored for a device.
1 Press the Device Button and the MUTE button, simultaneously. SET will appear in the LCD.
2 Press the T/V button. The LCD will quickly flash the
three digit Set-Up Code number that was stored for your device in that mode.
3 Please write your Set-Up Code numbers in the chart
below, for future reference.
Set-Up Code Numbers: Audio SAT TV VCR Cable CD DVD AUX

C: Learning Set Up

The Home Theater Master SL-9000 has the ability to learn new functions from your original remote controls:
There are 8 pages of learning with each page corresponding to the 8 Device modes on the remote control: AUDIO, CD, DVD, AUX, SAT, TV, VCR, CBL. All buttons in all Device modes can learn, except the LIGHT button. Learned functions override any existing preprogrammed functions on the remote control. Learned functions are automatically erased when a new function is learned on the same button. Learned functions are retained even after a different three digit code number is programmed into the remote control. To erase a learned function and return to an original preprogrammed function, please refer to the section Erasing Learned Functions (page 17).

Learning New Functions on the Main Keypad 1 Select the mode in which you wish to learn the new
function by pressing the corresponding Device button.
2 Place the SL-9000 and the original remote control to be
learned from, on a flat surface. Line up the remote controls head to head, about 2 to 3 inches apart.

VCR1 VCR2/SAT LDP

SAT SAT

2 to 3

SL-9000

Original remote

LIGHT M3 M4

PLAY PL AY

VCR VCR

AUX TV

CBL CBL
3 Press and hold both the Device button selected in Step 1
and the SEL/PLAY button for about three seconds, until the LCD on the SL-9000 shows LEARN. The SL-9000 is now in the learning mode.

SEL/PLAY Button

1 Note: Each of the following 2 steps3 must be completed within 20 seconds. If the remote does not receive any new commands with6 in the allotted time, it will return to its normal operating mode.
4 Press and release +a button on the SL-9000 you have
selected to learn the new function. The LCD will show READY.

PIP TEST

5 Press and hold the button on the original remote control
for about 3 seconds from which you are learning the new function. The LCD on the SL-9000 will show indicating that it is receiving the information from the original remote control.

M1 M2 M3 M4 LIGHT

6 Release the button on the original remote control. The
LCD on the SL-9000 will show RETRY.
7 Press and hold the same button on the original remote
once again, for about 3 seconds. The LCD on the SL-9000 will flash GOOD, the Device Mode and then return to LEARN, verifying that the new function has been learned.
Repeat Steps 4 through 7 for any other buttons you wish to learn new functions.
8 Once you have completed the learning for all the desired
buttons in a Device mode, store the learned functions by pressing the Device and SEL/PLAY buttons simultaneously, once again. The LCD in the SL-9000 will show SAVED and then return to the Device Mode. The remote has now returned to the original operating mode. Once you have stored the learned functions, test the buttons that have been taught. If any of the buttons do not operate as they should, please repeat from Step 1 for those buttons. Note: If the LCD shows FAIL at any time during the learning process, the SL-9000 was unable to learn the new functions. Please repeat from Step 4. If the SL-9000 continues to show FAIL during the learning process, please try the following suggestions: * Increase or decrease the head to head distance between the two remote controls, within a 1 to 5 inch range. * Increase or decrease the time you press and hold the button on the original remote control in step 5, for 1 to 2 seconds. * Avoid fluorescent lights or strong sunlight during the set up. These lighting conditions can cause interference with the learning process. * Verify that the original remote control contains fresh batteries. Some remote controls operate at non-standard IR, UHF or ultrasonic frequencies, and are unable to be learned. If you continue to experience difficulty during set up, please contact our customer service department for assistance.

Learning New Functions on Device Buttons
The eight Device buttons at the top of the remote control can also learn new functions. These buttons can only learn when the SL-9000 remote is in the corresponding Device mode, e.g. AUDIO, VCR, TV etc.
1 Place the SL-9000, and the original remote control to be
learned from, on a flat surface. Line up the remote controls head-to-head about 2 to 3 inches apart.
2 Press the corresponding Device button so the Device name
appears in the LCD. E.g. AUDIO, VCR, TV etc.
3 Press and hold the Device button and SEL/PLAY buttons
simultaneously, until LEARN appears in the LCD. The SL-9000 is now ready to learn. Note: Each of the following steps must be completed within 20 seconds. If the remote does not receive any commands within this allotted time, it will return to its normal operating mode.
4 Press the Device button selected in Step 2. once again.
READY will appear in the LCD
5 Press and hold the button on the original control you
would like to teach into the SL-9000 for about three seconds. (----) will appear in the LCD.
6 Release the button on the original remote. RETRY will

appear in the LCD.

7 Press and hold the same button on the original remote,
once again. The LCD on the SL-9000 will flash GOOD, the DEVICE Mode and then return to LEARN, verifying that the new function has been learned.
8 Press and hold the DEVICE button and the SEL/PLAY
button simultaneously, once again. SAVED will flash three times in the LCD and return to the DEVICE mode, indicating that the programming has been stored.
Erasing Learned Functions
To erase learned functions, please refer to the following procedures: Erasing Individual Buttons:
1 Press the Device button for the mode where the learned
function has been stored.
2 Press and hold the Device and the SEL/PLAY buttons
simultaneously, for about 3 seconds, until the LCD shows LEARN.
3 Press and release the button to be erased. The LCD will

show READY.

4 Press the LIGHT button. The LCD will flash ERASE,
CLEAR, the Device Mode and then return to LEARN. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for any other buttons to be erased.
5 To return to the normal operating mode, press the
Device and the SEL/PLAY buttons simultaneously. The learned functions on the selected buttons have now been erased. The preprogrammed functions for these buttons will now operate on the remote control.
Erasing All Buttons in One Device Mode:
1 Press the Device button for the mode to be erased. 2 Press and hold the Device and SEL/PLAY buttons
3 Press and hold the Device and LIGHT buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds and then release the buttons. The LCD will flash ERASE and then alternately CLEAR and the Device Mode. Note: When the LCD on the remote returns to the Device Mode, all the learned functions in the selected Device mode have been erased. All the buttons in that Device mode will now operate with the preprogrammed functions in that mode. Erasing All Buttons in All Device Modes

1 Press and hold the TV Device Button and the LIGHT
button simultaneously, for approximately ten seconds. The LCD will flash ERASE ten times, flash CLEAR and then return to the TV mode. When the LCD on the remote returns to TV, all the learned functions in all eight Device modes have been erased. All the buttons in all Device modes will now operate with the preprogrammed functions in their respective modes.

D: Operation

After you have programmed the remote control for your equipment, use the following procedures to operate your home entertainment system:
1 Press the Device Button that you wish to operate: e.g. to
operate a TV, press the TV Device Button; to operate a VCR, press the VCR Device Button, etc.
2 Aim the remote control at the device and press the
POWER button to turn on the device.
3 Press the buttons that send out the commands you
desire. Note: Some audio/video devices have separate buttons for POWER ON and POWER OFF. To operate these devices on the remote, press the corresponding DEVICE Button to turn the equipment ON and press the POWER button to turn the equipment OFF. Please try all the functions of this remote control with your equipment. The most common functions are labeled on the remote. However, some of the secondary functions might be stored under a button that has a different name from the one on your original remote control. Please refer to the Function Tables on pages (5 - 7) for details.
Any press of a Device button at the top of the remote control can perform the following functions:
1 Changes the Device mode on the SL-9000 remote control. 2 Sends out a preprogrammed POWER ON command for a
AUD AUD CD CD DVD DVD AUX AUX SAT SAT TV TV VCR VCR CBL CBL

Device, if applicable.

3 Sends out a learned and/or joined selection. 4 Toggles between the Main Device mode and the Automatic

VOL CH

MUTE MUTE T/ V T/ V
Audio mode if the Automatic Audio Mode is active.

GUIDE GUIDE MENU MENU

Joining to Device Buttons

SEL SEL

F F. F F
The 10 preprogrammed Audio input selects and the keypad buttons 0-9 found on the SL-9000 in the AUDIO Device mode can be joined to individual Device buttons. Once joined, any press of 1 the Device button will also emit the joined command.

EXIT EXIT

PRE. PRE. CH CH

FAV FAV

INFO INFO

VCR ENTER ENTER

NEXT NEXT

ALT ALT

TUNER TUNER MUTE TAPE1 CD TAPE1 CD T/ V

TAPE2 PHONO TAPE2 PHONO

Audio Input Buttons
VCR1 VCR2/SAT LDP AUX VCR1 VCR2/SAT LDP AUX GUIDE M1 M2 M3 M1 M2 M3

TV TV MENU M4 M4

Setting Up: 1 Press the AUDIO and ENTER buttons simultaneously on

LIGHT LIGHT SEL

the remote control. JOIN will appear in the LCD.

LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL
2 Press the Device button that you would like to assign a
joined function. CLEAR will flash and INPUT will then 3 appear in the LCD.
3 Select a button to be joined from the remote control, e.g. ,
7 VCR1, VCR2, CD, etc. or 81, 1, 9 etc.). The LCD will display 2 IN_XX indicating +10 0Audio input selected (IN_V1, the IN_V2, IN_CD, etc. or IN_0, IN_1, IN_2 etc.) and then JOIN.
4 Press the ENTER button. SAVE will flash twice and the
LCD will return to AUDIO indicating that the joined function has been stored. Every time that the Device button is pressed it will also emit the joined function. To erase a joined function from a Device button:
1 Press the AUDIO and ENTER buttons simultaneously on
2 Press the Device button that you would like to erase a
joined function. CLEAR will flash and INPUT will then appear in the LCD.
3 Press the ENTER button. The LCD will flash SAVE twice
and return to AUDIO indicating that the join has been erased.

Main Device Mode

When the main device is displayed in the LCD, the SL-9000 will perform all of the preprogrammed, joined, learned and punch through features for that device mode.

Automatic Audio Mode

The remote is defaulted to the Automatic Audio. When the remote control is in this mode, pressing a Device button a second time will display A_XXX in the LCD indicating that the Volume and Mute controls of the device programmed into the Audio mode of the SL-9000 is active, while full function control of all other buttons of the current Device mode is maintained.
No IR commands are emitted during the second press of a Device button when the remote is in the Automatic Audio mode. Pressing the Device button again will return the remote to the Main Device Mode. To Delete the Automatic Audio for a Device mode:
1 Press and hold the AUDIO Device button and the LIGHT
button simultaneously. A_SET will appear in the LCD.
2 Press the Device button corresponding to the Device mode
to be deleted for Automatic Audio. E.g. VCR, CD etc. A_OFF will appear in the LCD indicating the deleted status of the automatic Audio mode for the Device mode.
3 Press the ENTER button to store the programming.
SAVE will flash in the LCD and then return to AUDIO. To Return to Automatic Audio for a Device mode:
to be added for Automatic Audio. E.g. VCR, CD etc. A_ON will appear in the LCD indicating the active status of the Automatic Audio mode for the Device mode.
3 Press ENTER to store the programming. SAVE will flash
in the LCD and then return to AUDIO.

Backlighting

All the buttons and the LCD on the SL-9000 are back-lit for 7 seconds when the LIGHT button is pressed. The backlight is extended an additional 7 seconds with any button press while the backlight is on.

Advanced Features

After you set-up the remote control to operate your equipment, you can also program advanced features on the remote control. The advanced features are designed to enhance the use of the remote control with your home entertainment system.

A: Punch Throughs

Volume Control Punch Through
You can program the remote control so that either the AUDIO or TV Volume Control (VOLUME UP, DOWN AND MUTE) will also operate in other modes on the remote control. Example: Raise, lower and mute the VOLUME of your Audio receiver while the remote control is in the Satellite mode. Note: When this feature is active, the AUDIO or TV VOLUME and MUTE will override any existing volume controls in that mode.
To Set-Up: 1 Select the mode that you wish to program for Volume

Control Punch Through.

2 Press the corresponding Device Button and the MUTE
button simultaneously. SET will appear in the LCD.
3 Press the VOLUME UP button. PUNCH will appear

in the LCD.

4 Press either the AUDIO Device Button to set-up for Audio
Volume Control or the TV Device Button to set-up for TV Volume Control. AUDIO or TV will flash in the LCD, depending on which Device Button was selected. AUDIO or TV Volume Control will now override the original VOLUME and MUTE in this mode.
To Return to the Original Setting: 1 Select the mode that you want to turn off the Volume
3 Press the VOLUME UP button. PUNCH will appear in

the LCD.

4 Press the Device Button again. The DEVICE Mode will
flash in the LCD. The AUDIO or TV Volume Control Punch Through is now turned off. The VOLUME and MUTE of the original device will operate on the remote control.
Channel Control Punch Through
You can program the remote so that either the SAT or Cable Channel Controls (CHANNEL UP and DOWN) will also operate in other modes on the remote control. Example: Change CHANNELS UP and DOWN on your cable box while the remote is in the TV mode. Note: When this feature is active, SAT or Cable CHANNEL UP and DOWN will override any existing channel controls in that mode.
To Set-Up: 1 Select the mode that you wish to program for Channel
3 Press the VOLUME DOWN button. PUNCH will appear
4 Press either the SAT Device Button to set-up for SAT
Channel Control or the CBL Device Button to set-up for Cable Channel Control. Either SAT or CBL will flash in the LCD, depending on the Device Button selected. SAT or Cable Channel Controls will now override the original CHANNEL UP and DOWN in this mode.
To Return to the Original Setting: 1 Select the mode that you want to turn off the Channel
button, simultaneously. SET will appear in the LCD.
4 Press the same Device Button again. The DEVICE Mode
will flash in the LCD. The SAT or Cable Channel Control Punch Through is now turned off. The CHANNEL UP and DOWN of the original device will now operate on the remote control.

Transport Control Punch Through
You can set-up your remote control so that VCR or CD Transport Controls (PLAY, STOP, FAST FORWARD, POWER REWIND, PAUSE, and RECORD) will also operate in other CH VOL modes on the remote control.

SAT TV VCR CBL MUTE T/ V

Transport Controls
6 Example: Control VCR functions while operating the remote control in the TV mode. 8
Note: When this feature is active, the VCR or CD functions (PLAY, STOP, FAST FORWARD, REWIND, PAUSE, and RECORD) will override any existing functions pre-assigned to these buttons in that mode.

PIP SHIFT TEST

To Set-Up: 1 Select the mode into which you want to program
Transport Control Punch Through.
3 Press the SELECT/PLAY button. PUNCH will appear in
4 Press either the VCR Device Button to set-up for VCR
Transport Control or the CD Device Button to set-up for CD Transport Control. VCR or CD will flash in the LCD, depending on the Device Button selected.
The VCR or CD Transport Controls (PLAY, STOP, FAST FORWARD, REWIND, PAUSE, and RECORD) will now override the original functions of the buttons in this mode.
To Return to the Original Setting: 1 Select the mode that you want to turn off the Transport
3 Press the SELECT/PLAY button. PUNCH will appear
4 Press the Device Button again. The Device Mode will
flash in the LCD. The VCR or CD Transport Control Punch Through feature is now turned off. The original functions assigned to these buttons are restored.

B: Memory Buttons

There are five memory buttons (M1~M4, Power) that are designed to store up to 15 commands in each button. Pressing any one of the memory button will send out the series of commands that are stored in the button.
You can either turn on or off up to eight devices by storing CH CH VOL VOL Power on/off commands or use it to select the favorite channels by storing channel numbers into the button. You can also combine Power on/off, select favorite channel and any of the features in the remote control to these buttons.

POWER POWER

You can program any of the memory buttons (M1~M4, Power) in AUD mode and it will send out the stored commands in Audio, CD, DVD and AUX modes. You can also program the memory 1 buttons 3in SAT mode and it will send out the stored commands in Satellite, TV, VCR and CBL modes.

FAV FAV AUX

INFO INFO CBL

Power Button

ENTER ENTER VOL

+10 10

ALT ALT CH

MUTE PIP T/ V PIP

TUNER TUNER GUIDE

MENU Memory Buttons

TAPE1 TAPE1
VCR1 VCR2/SAT LDP VCR1 VCR2/SAT LDP

AUX AUX

M2 SEL M3 M2 M3

M1~M4 Buttons

LIGHT LIGHT
PRE. EXIT CH HOME THEATER MASTER HOME THEATER MASTER
Macro Commands: Memory Buttons can store and emit up 15 commands including multiple Power On/Off sequences.

*Power On/Off is located on the MUTE button during the programming mode.
4 Press the CHANNEL UP button. SAVE will flash in the
LCD, and the remote will return to the AUDIO mode.
Erasing Memory Buttons 1 Select the mode (AUD or SAT) in which you want to

erase the Memory Button.

2 Press the corresponding Device Button (AUD or SAT) and
MUTE button, simultaneously. SET will appear in the LCD. Press the Memory Button to be erased. M(1-5)_# # will appear in the LCD.
3 Press the CHANNEL UP button. SAVE will flash in the
LCD. The Memory Button is now erased. Note: Any previously stored commands on a Memory Button will be erased when new commands are stored on the same Memory Button.
C. Changing the LCD Display
Twenty-seven different LCD displays can be selected for each Device mode of the remote control. To select an alternate LCD display, please use the following procedure:
1 Press and hold the Device button for which you would
like to change the LCD setting.
2 While pressing the Device button, press and release the
MENU button. Each time the MENU button is pressed, the LCD will show one of twenty-seven displays.
3 Release the Device button when you find the new LCD
display you wish to assign to the Device mode.

AUD AUD

DVD DVD

PLAY PL AY PLAY

Choice of LCD Displays
TV DVD AMP2 PROJE AV VCR AUX TAPE1 AUX2 TAPE

CABLE 6

FAV SATFAV

AUDIO TUNER SURR LIGHT

CD AMP1 DAT DSS

TV2 LD

VCR2 INFO INFO

ENTER ENTER

3.CH 3.CH AUD2

TUNER TUNER

TAPETAPE2 AUX AUX

PHONO PHONO

LCD Displays in the Automatic Audio Mode
A_TV A_DVD A_AM2 A_PRJ A_AV A_VCR A_AUX A_TAP1 A_AX2 A_TAP A_CAB A_TV2 A_TAP2 A_LD A_DAB A_SAT A_VC2 A_WEB A_A2 AUDIO A_TUN A_SUR A_LIT A_CD A_AM1 A_DAT A_DSS
D: Programming a Second TV, VCR, etc. to Other Device Buttons.
This feature is used to program the remote control for two or more TVs, VCRs, etc., or to program a device into a mode with a different Device Button name. You can store the three-digit Set-Up Code number for any device into any other unused Device Button. Example: If your home entertainment system contains two VCRs. First, using the VCR Device button, program the remote via standard set-up to operate the first VCR. Then, program your second VCR into a Device Button that is not being used, e.g., AUX using this method.
1 Turn on the device. 2 On the remote control, press the Device Button that

you will assign for the device and the MUTE button, simultaneously. SET will appear in the LCD.
3 Press the Device Button that corresponds to the original
device. SET will still appear in the LCD.
4 Locate the Set-Up Code number for the device from the
tables found on pages (39 - 57).
5 Point the remote toward the device and press
in the first Set-Up Code number. SET, followed by the Set-Up Code number will appear in the LCD.
Your device will turn off when the correct Set-Up Code number has been selected. If it does not turn off, select the next Set-Up Code number from the table, and press in that code number. When your device turns off, proceed to Step 6.
6 Press the Device Button that was selected in Step 2.
to store the Set-Up Code number. PASS will flash in the LCD to confirm the programming. The second device can now be operated by pressing the assigned Device Button and using the buttons within this mode.

Warranty

The Home Theater Master SL-9000 remote control comes with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase.

Specifications

Model SL-9000, infrared remote control. Power Four 1.5 V AAA Batteries. Dimensions (h/w/d) 8.88 x 2.5 x 1.25 inches Weight 6.5 oz. (with batteries)

Glossary

Cursor Control Buttons that correspond to the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, SELECT, GUIDE, MENU and EXIT functions of your audio/video equipment. Device Audio or video equipment, e.g. Television, VCR, Cable box, Audio receiver, Satellite receiver, etc. Device Button Any of the eight buttons located at the top of the remote control labeled AUD, CD, DVD, AUX, SAT, TV, VCR and CBL. Device Buttons are used to select modes of operation and to program the remote control. Joining Transfer of a function from the AUDIO input selects and keypad(0-9) on the SL-9000 to a Device button at the top of the remote control Learning Transfer of a function from a button of an original remote control to a button on the SL-9000 remote control. LCD Liquid crystal display window located at the top of the remote control. During normal operation the LCD indicates the mode. The LCD also indicates the remotes programming status. Memory Buttons Buttons labeled M1, M2, M3, M4, and POWER. These buttons can be programmed to store Favorite Channels, Macro Commands, or to relocate functions from one mode to another. Modes Modes correspond to Device Button selections. Modes are displayed in the LCD as AUDIO, CD, DVD, AUX, SAT, TV, VCR and CABLE. Modes indicate the type of device the remote control is currently operating.
Punch Through Advanced feature that enables you to operate Volume, Channel or Transport Control functions of one device while in another mode. Example: Audio Volume Control Punch Through gives you the ability to raise, lower and mute your Audio receiver volume while operating the remote control in the TV mode. Set-Up Code Number The three-digit number that is used to program the remote control for your particular manufacturer or brand of audio/ video equipment. Set-Up Code numbers are located in tables in the appendix on pages 38 - 56 of the instruction manual. Set-Up Code numbers are categorized by type of device, e.g. TV, VCR, Audio, CD, DVD, Cable, AUX and Satellite. More than one Set-Up Code number may work with your device. You should test the functions for each of the Set-Up Code numbers that work with your device to determine the best Set-Up Code number for your particular device. Note: Some devices, such as CD players and DVD Decks that do not have POWER buttons on their original remote controls, may not shut off during programming. For these devices, it may be necessary to first store the Set-Up Code number and then test functions like PLAY, STOP, etc., to determine if the correct SetUp Code number has been selected. Transport Control Buttons that correspond to the PLAY, STOP, REWIND, FAST FORWARD, PAUSE, SEARCH/SKIP and RECORD functions on your audio/video equipment.

Appendix

A: Assignment of Audio/Video Equipment
Please use the following listing to locate the correct Set-Up Code Tables for your equipment: AUDIO Set-Up Code Table: Audio Receivers, Preamplifiers, Surround Processors Satellite Set-Up Code Table: DSS, Primestar, DBS, Echostar, C Band receivers TV Set-Up Code Table: TVs, Monitors, Video/LCD Projectors VCR Set-Up Code Table: VCRs, TV/VCR combination units CABLE Set-Up Code Table: Cable Boxes, Internet/TV Set-Tops CD Set-Up Code Table: CD Players, CD Changers DVD Set-Up Code Table: DVD Players, Laser Disc AUX Set-Up Code Table: Cassette Tape Players, DAT systems, MiniDisc, Switchers, Lighting, Home Control Devices, and Line Doublers

Set-Up Code Tables

Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number
ADC 007 ADCOM 269 AIWA AKAI AMC 258 AMEND 054 AMX 196 ANGSTROM 142 ARCAM 141 AUDIO ACCESS 147 AUDIO ALCHEMY 135 AUDIO DESIGN 011 AUDIO EASE 207 AUDIO FILE 071 AUDIO MATRIX 167 AUDIO SOURCE 273 AUDIO TECHNICA 134 B&K BOSE 224 BRYSTON 023 CARVER CASIO 076 CHIRO 140 CINEMA SOUND CITATION CLARION 026 CURTIS MATHES 076 DENON EIGER 149 ELAN 057 ENLIGHTENED AUDIO FISHER FOSGATE GE GOLDSTAR 008 HAFLER 174 HARMAN KARDON HITACHI 020 INKEL 197 JBL 263 JCPENNY 39

Manufacturer/Brand

JEFF ROWLAND JENSEN JVC KENWOOD KINERGETICS KOSS KRELL KYOCERA LEXICON LINN LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MERIDIAN MITSUBISHI MONDIAL NAD NAKAMICHI NEC ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PARASOUND PHAST PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED RCA REALISTIC REVOX ROTEL SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP

Set-Up Code Number

181 40
SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDESIGN SOUNDSTREAM SSI SUMO TAEKWANG TEAC TECHNICS THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH

Satellite

ALPHASTAR AMPLICA BIRDVIEW BSR CAPETRONICS CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL CITOH CURTIS MATHES DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR ELECTROHOME EUROSAT FUJITSU GENERAL ELECTRIC GENERAL INSTRUMENT HITACHI HOME CABLE HOUSTON TRACKER HUGHES HYTEK HYUNDAI ICR JANIEL KATHREIN LEGEND LUTRON LUXOR MACOM MEMOREX NEXTWAVE NORSAT PACE PANASONIC PANSAT PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PL PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR
PROSAT PROSCAN RCA REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE SONY STARCAST SUPERGUIDE TEECOM TOSHIBA TOWN & COUNTRY UNIDEN VIEWSTAR WINEGARD ZENITH

091 120

ADMIRAL AKAI AMARK AMPRO AMSTRAD ANAM AOC AUDIOVOX BLAUPUNKT CANDLE CAPEHART CETRONIC CITIZEN CLASSIC CONCERTO CONTEC CORONADO CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES CXC DAEWOO DAYTRON DWIN DYNASTY DYNATECH EIKI ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUJITSU FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR HALL MARK HITACHI INFINITY JBL

164 44

JCPENNY JENSEN JVC KEC KENWOOD KLOSS KMC KTV LODGENET LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC ROCTEC RUNCO

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