Owners Manual

Thank You!
Thank you for purchasing the Unifier URC-100 Pre-Programmed and Learning Remote Control. The Quick Setup DVD tutorial supplied with the Unifier demonstrates the process of setting up and automating a home entertainment system. Watch the DVD first to familiarize yourself with the capabilities of the Unifier and the process of setup. This manual is designed to assist you step-by-step as you setup the Unifier to replace all of your remote controls and automate your home entertainment system.
URC-100 Owners Manual 2004 Universal Remote Control, Inc. The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Universal Remote Control, Inc. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice. Unifier is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. Power of Simple is a trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. DoubleTap learning is a trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
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Table of Contents

Getting Started... 2 Button Layout... 3 Basic Operation... 4 Basic Setup... 5 Pre-Programmed Method.. 5 Learning Method.. 8 Volume Control Punch Through.. 11 Advanced Setup... 13 Own Two VCRs? Set Aux to be VCR2. 13 Editing Device Names.. 15 Macro Button Setup.. 17 Erasing Settings... 19 Recalling Pre-Programmed Settings.. 22 The Optional Expander.. 23 Pre-Programmed Code Tables.. 25 Frequently Asked Questions. 48 Specifications/Warranty.. 50

The Unifier

Getting Started

Congratulations!

Youve purchased one of the most advanced and easy to setup remote controls ever made. The Unifiers built-in library includes thousands of different brands and models of remote controls. In most systems, all you have to do to setup the Unifier is enter which brands and models you own. If you own a component too new to be in the library, the Unifier uses advanced DoubleTapTM learning technology to quickly set each Unifier button, one at a time. Setting up your Unifier to replace all your existing remote controls can be done in a few minutes. Basic Setup is described on pages 5 to 12. The Unifiers exciting advanced features automate and customize operation in many ways. You could use Macro Setup to power on all of your components and start the show with the press of one button! With the Unifiers unique macro capability you can automate the most complex home theater system. Any of the names on the display can be edited as you like. It is best to delay any Advanced Setup (described on pages 13 to 22) until after you finish Basic Setup.

Battery Installation

Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing up the cover lock. Insert four AAA batteries into the battery compartment as shown in the diagram.

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URC-100

Button Layout

LIGHT Button

DISPLAY DEVICE Buttons

SHIFT Button

FUNCTION Buttons

The Unifier Selecting a New DEVICE Changes All Button Commands Instantly
The Unifier can operate eight different devices even though it is only one remote control. Lets try it now! Press the CABLE DEVICE button. The top of the screen changes to CABLE. Now all of the buttons of the Unifier operate a Cable box. To operate any of the other devices, simply press one of the eight device buttons.

CABLE DEVICE Button

The SHIFT Button
Press SHIFT to access a second command for each button. While the Unifier is in SHIFT mode, the display will blink. If you dont press a button within ten seconds, the Unifier will timeout and return to normal operation. The orange button labels indicate some of the commands available when you are in SHIFT mode.

Note: The AUDIO device has unique SHIFT functionality. It can issue input commands to your A/V Surround Sound receiver by pressing the DEVICE buttons after SHIFT is selected.

Light Button

Press the LIGHT button to backlight all the buttons. To turn off the backlighting, press the LIGHT button again, or just wait ten seconds (the backlighting automatically shuts itself off). LIGHT Button

Basic Setup

You can start setting up your Unifier using either the Pre-Programmed Method or the Learning Method. However, all the buttons of the Unifier are setup at once with the Pre-Programmed Method, so it is usually faster than the one-button-at-a-time Learning Method.

Pre-Programmed Method

Power on the A/V component you wish to setup, so that you can test codes by sending power off commands. Refer to the pre-programmed code tables on pages 25 - 46 and write down the code numbers listed for your A/V component. The code numbers are listed by categories of devices, then by brand. See page 25 for a category list. Press and hold both the SHIFT and ENT (Enter) buttons for approximately three seconds. The top of the display will blink SET then one of the eight device names. You are in SETUP mode now.
Note: You have 30 seconds to perform a step while you are in SETUP mode. If you dont press a button within that time, the Unifier will time out and return to normal operation.

ENT Button

Choose the name of the device youd like to setup. Use the cursor LEFT or RIGHT buttons to change the flashing name.
For Example: I wanted to setup the TV Device button first, so I pressed the cursor LEFT or RIGHT until TV was flashing on the display.
Point the Unifier at the component, then enter the first three digit code number from your notes using the numbered buttons. After you enter each three digit code number, look at the component to see if it turned off. Using the numbered buttons, enter the 3 digit code number. Continue to enter code numbers until the component powers off.
For Example: I have a Sony TV. I found the code numbers 070, 139,147, 126, 185, 194 and 085 under Sony in the TV TABLE. Using the numbered buttons on the Unifier, I entered 070 and looked at the TV. It didnt turn off, so I entered 139, then 147 and so on, until I found the code that powered off the TV.
Note: If your component fails to turn off after you have entered all the code numbers listed for your brand, you can scan through the other brands in the table by alternately pressing the Channel Up(or Down) and Power Off buttons (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 8.

Press the SHIFT button. The Unifier displays PUNCH in the display.
Press the Volume Up button. The display confirms by displaying VOL. This sets up the group of three buttons (Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute) in one action!
Press the Device button for the device that has the Volume control commands you want (i.e.,TV for systems using the TV speakers, AUDIO for systems with surround sound receivers). The bottom of the display will flash SAVED. The Unifier will flash the devices name twice and return to operating mode.
Repeat steps 1-5 until all your other devices (VCR, CABLE, CD, etc.) operate the volume perfectly.
Note: The Punch Through feature is not limited to volume and can also be applied to other groups of buttons. If you find yourself switching to a particular device 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 UP- Channel Up, Channel Down and Prev. Channel PLAY - Play, Stop, Pause, Rewind and Fast Forward GUIDE - Guide, Menu, Info, Exit, Up, Down, Left, Right, Sel POWER On - Power On and Power Off

Advanced Setup

After youve finished all your basic setup, you can choose to make operation easier by customizing the Unifier just the way you want, using the Advanced Setup features described in this section.
Own Two VCRs? Set Aux to be VCR2
Any device button can be setup for ANY type of component (for example, you can make the AUX device button operate a second VCR). To setup a device button for a different type of component, use these steps:
Power on the A/V component you wish to setup, so that you can test codes by sending power off commands. Refer to the pre-programmed code tables on pages 25 - 46 and write down the code numbers listed for your A/V component. Press and hold both the SHIFT and ENT (Enter) buttons for approximately three seconds. The top of the display will blink SET for a moment.
In this step you choose the name of the device youd like to setup. Use the cursor LEFT or RIGHT buttons to change the flashing name.
For Example: I want to setup AUX as my second VCR, so I press the cursor LEFT or RIGHT until AUX appears in the display.
Press the MUTE button, then use the left and right buttons to select the type of component you plan to operate with this device button.
For Example: I want to operate a VCR, so I press the cursor LEFT or RIGHT until VCR appears in the display. Note: Each name that appears in the display may include several types of components. For example, the SAT category includes Digital Video Recorders like those from TiVo and Replay. See page 25 for a list of component types each Code Table contains.
Point the Unifier at the component, then enter the first three digit code number from your notes using the numbered buttons. After you enter each three digit number, look at the component to see if it turned off. Continue to enter code numbers until the component powers off. When the component powers off, save by pressing the LIGHT button. The Unifier responds by flashing SAVED on the display twice, then returns to normal operating mode.

URC-100 Editing Device Names
The Unifier can display your own custom names for each of the eight device buttons. For example, you can rename AUX to LIGHTS or SAT to DISH, etc.
Press and hold both the device button you want to rename and the ENT button for about three seconds.

Device Buttons

The Unifier flashes EDIT in the display.
Then the old device name appears, with the first space/character blinking on and off:
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 below.
A,B,C,1 J,K,L,4 S,T,U,7 D,E,F,2 M,N,O,5 V,W,X,8 G,H,I,3 P,Q,R,6 Y,Z,9
Once the character you want appears, move to the next space by pressing the RIGHT cursor button.
LEFT Cursor button moves blinking character left.
RIGHT Cursor button moves blinking character right.
DOWN Cursor button deletes the currently blinking character.
Press the LIGHT button to save changes.
URC-100 Macro Button Setup
Imagine turning on your TV, your DVD player and your surround sound receiver by pressing a single button on your Unifier! What would normally take three remotes and three button pushes, the Unifier can accomplish with the press of one button. We call that a Macro. Any of the Power On or the Power Off buttons (on any Device) and all eight of the Device buttons themselves can be set to be Macro buttons! To setup a macro button, follow these easy steps:
Press and hold both the desired DEVICE button and the MUTE button for three seconds.
For Example: If you want to make the DVD Power On button a macro button, press and hold DVD and MUTE.
DEVICE Buttons Mute Button The Unifier displays SET in the display.
Press the button you want to be a macro. The Unifier screen changes to the macro step display: ID Number of Steps
Navigate to the device that has a button you want in your macro using the DEVICE buttons. Then press the button with the command you want. Whenever a button is pressed, another Macro step is counted and displayed on the screen. Dont worry about the number of steps. Each macro button can store up to 50 steps, so you are not likely to run out of steps!
Note: You can program delays in between commands by pressing the PAUSE button. Each press adds half a second to the delay.

PAUSE Button

Press the LIGHT button to save your macro. The Unifier will flash SAVED twice in the display.
Advanced Options: You can setup a DEVICE button to be a macro by pressing Audio and Mute for 3 seconds. Once the display says SET, press the Device button you wish to set as Macro button. Then follow steps 3 and 4 to setup the macro. Another option for DEVICE 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 DEVICE button will simply switch devices without issuing the macro.
URC-100 Overview of Erasing
You can erase an individual button with a learned command, a macro or a favorite channel. You can erase an entire Devices learned command or macro buttons. You can also erase ALL your learned commands on all devices 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 condition.
Erasing One Learned Command
Press and hold both the device button where the command is stored and the SELECT button for three seconds.
The Unifier display changes to:
Press and hold the button youd like to erase for two seconds. The display will flash ERASE, CLEAR, then return to LEARN. Press the LIGHT button to save.
The Unifier Erasing All Learned Commands in One Device
Press and hold both the Device button where the command is stored and the SELECT button for three seconds.
Press and hold both the DEVICE button youd like to erase and the PAUSE button until the display flashes ERASE nine times, followed by CLEAR, then release the buttons and the Unifier returns to normal operating mode. DEVICE Buttons
URC-100 Erasing All Learned Commands in ALL Devices
Press and hold both the POWER ON and the STOP button for ten seconds. POWER ON Button
STOP Button After the display flashes ERASE ten times you can release the buttons. The display will flash CLEAR and the Unifier will return to normal operating mode.

Erasing a Macro

Press and hold both the DEVICE button and the MUTE button (to erase Device buttons, use AUDIO and MUTE). Release after SET appears on the display.

DEVICE Buttons Mute Button
Press the macro button you want to erase. The display will flash CLEAR then M ###. Press the LIGHT button to save.
The Unifier Erasing All Settings
Should you wish to make a clean start, you can reset the Unifier to its factory default settings by pressing and holding both the POWER OFF button and the STOP button for ten seconds. Continue to hold both buttons as the display flashes ERASE nine times, then CLEAR. POWER OFF Button
STOP Button The Unifier displays a self testing routine for a few seconds, then returns to normal operating mode.
Recalling Pre-Programmed Settings
If you wish to recall a previously programmed code number so that you can write it down, follow these steps:
Press and hold both the DEVICE button you want to identify and the MUTE button. Keep holding them down until the display says SET. Press the INFO button.The Device Name will appear (blink twice) followed by the three digit number.

The Optional Expander

You can use the Unifier as you would your other remote controls. It transmits very powerful line-of-sight output using infrared light commands (invisible to the naked eye). When you point the Unifier at the components, expect the range to be between 30 and 50 feet. When the remote is not pointed in the general direction of the components, the range will vary (depending on reflective surfaces, lighting, etc.). However, the Unifier also sends radio signals in every direction. By purchasing the optional Expander (a radio receiver), you can operate your equipment with the Unifier 50 to 100 feet away (through walls, doors, cabinets, inside or outside). Since the Expander picks up the Unifier's radio signals from any direction, regardless of distance, the Unifier doesnt have to be pointed! Nothing has to be done to the Unifier for this feature to work. Every time you press a button on the Unifier, it sends both a standard infrared command AND a radio signal. If you install the Expander kit, the MRF-100 will receive the Unifiers radio signals and translate them into the infrared commands that control your components.

Note: The Unifier's radio signals will not control components directly. You must have an Expander to receive the Unifier's radio signals. Components that came with "no pointing" radio remote controls cannot be operated by the Unifier unless the component can be switched to standard infrared control via its internal menus. Some remote control ceiling fans are radio only and cannot be operated by the Unifier.
The Unifier sends radio signal to the Expander, which is a radio receiver.
The Expander converts radio signals to standard infrared commands and sends them out via a built-in front blaster to components in the same cabinet space.
Self-adhesive flashers (included in the Expander kit) affix to the front panels of your components. The flashers relay infrared commands to components outof-sight of the MRF-100 front blaster. The flashers plug into the MRF-100 rear flasher line output jacks. Each flasher has a 10 cable to easily reach components on nearby shelves.
Pre-Programmed Code Tables
The Unifiers Pre-Programmed code library is classified by category (TV, VCR, AUX, etc.). Each category actually includes many types of components. For example, the SAT category includes satellite receivers and digital video recorders like TiVo and Replay. Within each category, the code numbers are listed in rows by brand (Sony, Panasonic, B & K, etc.). Some brands have more than one three digit code for you to try. Just circle the correct row and refer to it while you setup (step-by-step instructions for using Pre-Programmed codes are found on page 5). TV CABLE DVD VCR AUDIO SAT CD AUX TVs, Plasmas, Projectors and Monitors Cable TV and Web TV DVD Players and Laser Disc Players VCRs and TV/VCR Combo Amps, Preamps and A/V Receivers Satellite Receivers, TiVo, Replay and other DVRs CD Players and Changers Tape Decks, Lighting Controls, Custom Installation Products Pages 38-42 Pages 45-47 Pages 32-34 Pages 42-45 Pages 26-29 Pages 36-38 Pages 29-31 Pages 34-36
NOTE: Following each Code Table is a Command Locator. Use the Command Locator to locate the additional commands that are accessed via the SHIFT button.
AUDIO - Amps, Preamps and Receivers
ADC ADCOM AIWA AKAI AMC AMEND AMX ANGSTROM ANTHEM ARCAM ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY AUDIO ACCESS AUDIO ALCHEMY AUDIO DESIGN AUDIO EASE AUDIO FILE AUDIO MATRIX AUDIO SOURCE AUDIO TECHNICA B&K BOSE BRYSTON CARVER CASIO CHIRO CINEMA SOUND CITATION CLARION COMPAQ CURTIS MATHES DENON EIGER ELAN ENLIGHTENED AUDIO ESCIENT FANFARE FISHER FLEXTRONICS FOSGATE FOSGATE AUDIONICS GE GOLDSTAR HAFLER HARMAN KARDON HITACHI IMERGE INKEL INTEGRA JBL JCPENNEY JEFF ROWLAND JENSEN JVC KENWOOD KINERGETICS KLH
THREE DIGIT SETUP NUMBERS
AUDIO (continued) - Amps, Preamps and Receivers

KOSS KRELL KYOCERA LEXICON LINN LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MERIDIAN MITSUBISHI MONDIAL MYRYAD NAD NAKAMICHI NEC NIRO ONKYO OPTIMUS OUTLAW PANASONIC PARASOUND PHAST PHILIPS PIONEER POLKAUDIO PROCEED RCA REALISTIC REQUEST REVOX ROTEL SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDESIGN SOUNDMATTERS SOUNDSTREAM SSI SUMO SUNFIRE TAEKWANG TEAC TECHNICS THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH

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AUDIO COMMAND LOCATIONS

COMMAND

Power/Off Power/On Vol+ VolMute Preset+ PresetSCAN BAND,FM/AM MODE DISPLAY OSD CLEAR UP DOWN SELECT LEFT RIGHT 10 Enter Mode+ Sub+ Center+ Rear+ ModeSubCenterRearTUNER Input CD Input DVD Input AUX Input Video 3 Input Video 2 Input Video 1 Input TAPE Input HALL THEATER CATHEDRAL PARTY NIGHT CLUB CHURCH JAZZ DISCO OPERA/ARENA SLEEP

BUTTON LOCATION

OFF ON VOL+ VOLMUTE CH+ CHPREV CH T/V MENU GUIDE INFO EXIT UP DOWN SELECT LEFT RIGHT 1 /SLEEP 2 /6.7 CH 3 / TEST 4/ THX 5 / DD 6 / DTS 7 / LOGIC 8 / ST 9 / SURR 0 / TAPE 2 +10 / VCR 4 ENTER / PH MODE+ SUB+ CENTER+ REAR+ MODESUBCENTERREARPress SHIFT first, then press AUD button. Press SHIFT first, then press CD button. Press SHIFT first, then press DVD button. Press SHIFT first, then press AUX button. Press SHIFT first, then press SAT button. Press SHIFT first, then press TV button. Press SHIFT first, then press VCR button. Press SHIFT first, then press CBL button. Press SHIFT first, then press MENU button. Press SHIFT first, then press GUIDE button. Press SHIFT first, then press INFO button. Press SHIFT first, then press EXIT button. Press SHIFT first, then press UP button. Press SHIFT first, then press DOWN button. Press SHIFT first, then press SELECT button. Press SHIFT first, then press LEFT button. Press SHIFT first, then press RIGHT button. Press SHIFT first, then press 1/SLEEP button.
5/6/7 CH TEST THX DOLBY DIGITAL DTS LOGIC 7 STEREO SURR TAPE2 Input Video 4 Input PHONO Input BASS+ TREBLE+ SURR+ DELAY+ BASSTREBLESURRDELAY-
Press SHIFT first, then press 2/6.7CH button. Press SHIFT first, then press 3/TEST button. Press SHIFT first, then press 4/THX button. Press SHIFT first, then press 5/DD button. Press SHIFT first, then press 6/DTS button. Press SHIFT first, then press 7/LOGIC button. Press SHIFT first, then press 8/ST button. Press SHIFT first, then press 9/SURR button. Press SHIFT first, then press 0/TAPE2 button. Press SHIFT first, then press +10/VCR4 button. Press SHIFT first, then press ENT/PH button. Press SHIFT first, then press MODE+ button. Press SHIFT first, then press SUB+ button. Press SHIFT first, then press CENTER+ button. Press SHIFT first, then press REAR+ button. Press SHIFT first, then press MODE- button. Press SHIFT first, then press SUB- button. Press SHIFT first, then press CENTER- button. Press SHIFT first, then press REAR- button.

CD - CD Players and Changers
ADCOM AIWA AKAI AMC AMEND ARCAM AUDIO ACCESS AUDIO EASE AUDIO TECHNICA BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE CREEK CROWN DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA GENEXXA GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JCPENNEY JENSEN

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CD (continued) - CD Players and Changers
JVC KENWOOD KOSS KRELL KYOCERA LOTTE LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MEMOREX MISSION MITSUBISHI MITSUMI MODULAIRE MONDIAL MYRYAD NAD NAKAMICHI NEC NIKKO NSM ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PARASOUND PHILIPS PIONEER 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

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CD COMMAND LOCATIONS
Power/Off Power/On Track+ TrackEJECT RANDOM EDIT PROGRAM DISPLAY CLEAR UP DOWN SELECT LEFT RIGHT Scan- / REW Scan+ / FF Stop Play Pause 10 Enter DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISK SKIP+ DISC4 DISC5 DISC6 DISK SKIPREPEAT INTRO DISC TIME
OFF ON CH+ CHPREV CH T/V MENU GUIDE INFO EXIT UP DOWN SELECT LEFT RIGHT REW FF STOP/REC PLAY PAUSE 1 /SLEEP 2 /6.7 CH 3 / TEST 4/ THX 5 / DD 6 / DTS 7 / LOGIC 8 / ST 9 / SURR 0 / TAPE 2 +10 / VCR 4 ENTER / PH MODE+ SUB+ CENTER+ REAR+ MODESUBCENTERREARPress SHIFT first, then press 1/SLEEP button. Press SHIFT first, then press 2/6.7CH button. Press SHIFT first, then press 3/TEST button. Press SHIFT first, then press 4/THX button.
DVD - DVD Players and Changers
AIWA ALPINE APEX DIGITAL DENON FUNAI GE GOVIDEO HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INTEGRA JVC KENWOOD KLH KRELL LEXICON LG MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MERIDIAN MITSUBISHI MYRYAD NAD NAKAMICHI ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SHARP SONY SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TATUNG THOMPSON TOSHIBA VENTURER YAMAHA ZENITH

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DVD (continued) - Laser Disc Players
DENON FUNAI KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD 121 121
OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RUNCO SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNICS THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA YAMAHA

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DVD COMMAND LOCATIONS
Power/Off Power/On Skip+ SkipEJECT MENU PROGRAM DISPLAY CLEAR Up Down Select Left Right Scan- / REW Scan+ / FF Stop Play Pause 10 Enter REPEAT A/B REPEAT RANDOM RETURN TITLE
OFF ON CH+ CHPREV CH MENU GUIDE INFO EXIT UP DOWN SELECT LEFT RIGHT REW FF STOP/REC PLAY PAUSE 1 /SLEEP 2 /6.7 CH 3 / TEST 4/ THX 5 / DD 6 / DTS 7 / LOGIC 8 / ST 9 / SURR 0 / TAPE 2 +10 / VCR 4 ENTER / PH MODE+ SUB+ CENTER+ REAR+ MODE-

TIME MEMO AUDIO STEP+ STEPTOP MENU SETUP SEARCH SLOWSLOW+ REC ANGLE SUB ON/OFF SUBTITLE PICTURE SURR ZOOM
SUBCENTERREARPress SHIFT first, then press CH+ Press SHIFT first, then press CHPress SHIFT first, then press MENU Press SHIFT first, then press GUIDE Press SHIFT first, then press INFO Press SHIFT first, then press REW Press SHIFT first, then press FF Press SHIFT first, then press STOP/REC Press SHIFT first, then press 1/SLEEP button. Press SHIFT first, then press 2/6.7CH button. Press SHIFT first, then press 3/TEST button. Press SHIFT first, then press 4/THX button. Press SHIFT first, then press 5/DD button. Press SHIFT first, then press 6/DTS button.

AUX - Tape Decks

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
AUX (continued) - Lighting & Custom Products
3M AIWA ARCHER AURORA MULTIMEDIA AUTON CELADON CRESTRON DMX DRAPER SCREEN DREAMVISION DWIN EVERQUEST EXTRON FAROUDJA FUJI HUNTERDOUGLAS JERROLD JVC KENWOOD LITE-TOUCH LUTRON MAKITA MINDPATH NILES NSM PIANO DISC PLUS POLKAUDIO RUSSOUND SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIMA SOLO ELECTRONICS SOMFY SONY STARCOM TURBOSCAN VELODYNE X-10 XANTECH

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AUX COMMAND LOCATIONS
Power/Off Power/On VOL+ VOLMUTE (A)REW (A)FF (A)STOP (A)PLAY (A)PAUSE 3
OFF ON VOL+ VOLMUTE REW FF STOP/REC PLAY PAUSE 1 /SLEEP 2 /6.7 CH 3 / TEST
Enter (B)FF (B)PLAY (B)PLAY BACK DECK A (B)REW (B)STOP (B)REC DECK B (A)REC (A)PLAY BACK DIRECTION A DIRECTION B
4/ THX 5 / DD 6 / DTS 7 / LOGIC 8 / ST 9 / SURR 0 / TAPE 2 +10 / VCR 4 ENT/PH MODE+ SUB+ CENTER+ REAR+ MODESUBCENTERREARPress SHIFT first, then press STOP/REC Press SHIFT first, then press PLAY Press SHIFT first, then press REAR+ Press SHIFT first, then press REAR-
SAT - Satellite Receivers
ALPHASTAR AMPLICA BIRDVIEW BSR CABLEVISION / VOOM CAPETRONICS CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL CITOH CURTIS MATHES DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR / DISH ELECTROHOME EUROSAT EXPRESSVU FUJITSU GENERAL ELECTRIC GENERAL INSTRUMENT GOI HITACHI HOME CABLE HOUSTON TRACKER HTS HUGHES HYTEK HYUNDAI ICR JANIEL JVC
SAT (continued) - Satellite Receivers
KATHREIN LEGEND LUTRON LUXOR MACOM MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX MITSUBISHI MOTOROLA NEXT LEVEL NEXTWAVE NORSAT PACE PANASONIC PANSAT PAYSAT PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PL PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR PROSAT PROSCAN RADIOSHACK RCA REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE SKY SONY STARCAST STAR CHOICE SUPERGUIDE TEECOM TOSHIBA TOWN & COUNTRY UNIDEN VIEWSTAR WINEGARD ZENITH
SAT (continued) - PVR (TiVo, Replay etc.)
ECHOSTAR / DISH HUGHES JVC PHILIPS RCA REPLAY NETWORKS SONY TIVO

SAT COMMAND LOCATIONS

Power/Off Power/On Vol+ VolMute Ch+ ChPREV CH INPUT/ANT Menu Guide Info Exit Up Down Select Left Right REW FF STOP PLAY PAUSE 10 Enter FAV SEARCH FETCH VIDEO ALT AUDIO PROGRAM HELP INTERACTIVE RECORD

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VCR (continued) - Video Cassette Recorders
MATSUI MEI MEMOREX MGA MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MTC MULTITECH NEC NORDMENDE OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RICO RUNCO SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHINTOM SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN STS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA THOMAS TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS

YAMAHA ZENITH

VCR COMMAND LOCATIONS
Power/Off Power/On Ch+ ChPREV CH VCR/TV Menu GUIDE DISPLAY CANCEL UP DOWN SELECT LEFT RIGHT Rew FF Stop Play Pause 10 SLOW SLOW+ TRK+ PROGRAM AUTO TRK SLOWTRKRESET INPUT Record X2 PLAY EJECT SLEEP / TIMER CLOCK/COUNT RESET AUTO CH F.ADV VCR PLUS
OFF ON CH+ CHPREV CH TV/VCR MENU GUIDE INFO EXIT UP DOWN SELECT LEFT RIGHT REW FF STOP/REC PLAY PAUSE 1 /SLEEP 2 /6.7 CH 3 / TEST 4/ THX 5 / DD 6 / DTS 7 / LOGIC 8 / ST 9 / SURR 0 / TAPE 2 +10 / VCR 4 MODE+ SUB+ CENTER+ REAR+ MODESUBCENTERREARPress SHIFT first, then press TV/VCR Press SHIFT first, then press STOP/REC Press SHIFT first, then press PLAY Press SHIFT first, then press PAUSE Press SHIFT first, then press 1/SLEEP button. Press SHIFT first, then press 2/6.7CH button. Press SHIFT first, then press 3/TEST button. Press SHIFT first, then press 4/THX button. Press SHIFT first, then press 5/DD button. Press SHIFT first, then press 6/DTS button.
INDEX ADD DELETE TAPE SPEED
Press SHIFT first, then press 7/LOGIC button. Press SHIFT first, then press 8/ST button. Press SHIFT first, then press 9/SURR button. Press SHIFT first, then press 0/TAPE2 button.
CBL - Cable TV and Web TV
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CBL (continued) - Cable TV and Web TV
NSC OAK PACE PANASONIC PARAGON PHILIPS PIONEER PRUCER PULSAR RCA RCN RECOTON 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

CABLE COMMAND LOCATIONS

Power/Off Power/On Vol+ VolMute Ch+ ChLAST BYPASS Menu Guide Info Exit UP
OFF ON VOL+ VOLMUTE CH+ CHPREV CH T/V MENU GUIDE INFO EXIT UP
DOWN SELECT LEFT RIGHT REW FF STOP PLAY PAUSE 10 Enter/MUSIC FAV DAY+ PAGE+ HELP LOCK / PPV DAYPAGESETTING RECORD A B C
DOWN SELECT LEFT RIGHT REW FF STOP/REC PLAY PAUSE 1 /SLEEP 2 /6.7 CH 3 / TEST 4/ THX 5 / DD 6 / DTS 7 / LOGIC 8 / ST 9 / SURR 0 / TAPE 2 +10 / VCR 4 ENTER / PH MODE+ SUB+ CENTER+ REAR+ MODESUBCENTERREARPress SHIFT first, then press STOP/REC. Press SHIFT first, then press 1/SLEEP button. Press SHIFT first, then press 2/6.7CH button. Press SHIFT first, then press 3/TEST button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the display change whenever you press the buttons at the top of the remote?
The Unifier is actually eight remote controls in one. The LCD display shows you which of your components it is currently set to control. When you press one of the eight DEVICE buttons (those labeled AUDIO, CD, DVD, etc.), the Unifier changes the functions of all of other buttons to control that component.
Why does the display flash at me sometimes?
The Unifier has an extra hidden command (usually a power user or hobbyist feature) on some of your buttons. This command is issued instead of the normal command if you press the SHIFT button first. Once you have pressed the SHIFT button, the display will flash for ten seconds. If you press it by accident, you can stop the SHIFT flashing by pressing the SHIFT button or the LIGHT button.
Can I program the Unifier on a computer?
No, the Unifier is only programmed by the methods explained in this manual and the Quick Setup DVD tutorial.

What is a Macro?

A macro is a very useful way to make a lot of things happen with one button push. For example, in most home theaters to watch television, the user must turn on the TV, then turn on the Cable Box or the Satellite Receiver, then turn on the Surround Sound system for sound. Instead of pressing all of those buttons one at a
time, the Unifier enables you to record all of them to play back with one button push. For more information on how and why you should program macros, watch the Quick Setup DVD tutorial or read pages 17-18.

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

Warranty

The URC-100 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.

Specifications

Learning Capability - 424 IR commands at standard frequencies (15kHz to 100kHz) Macro Capability - 24 Macros of up to 50 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 Weight: 8 oz. (with batteries) Size: 8.5 x 2.5 x 1 Batteries: Four AAA Alkaline batteries included LCD Size: 1.26 x 0.4

OCE-0023A Rev. 05

Owners Manual
Expanded No More Pointing Operation Indoors and Outdoors, Through Walls, Doors and Cabinets
Thank you for purchasing the EXPANDER kit (MRF-100)! With the Expander, you can expand the range of your Unifier, Customizer or Automator remote control 50 to 100 feet through walls, doors, inside or outside. Since the Expander kit picks up the remote controls RF (radio frequency) signals from any direction, you dont have to point the remote control towards your components. Nothing has to be done to the remote control for this feature to work. However, the Expander is only compatible with Universal Remote Controls Unifier (URC-100), the Customizer (URC-200) or the Automator (URC-300). Every time you press a button on one of these unique remote controls, they send both a line of sight IR (infrared) command AND an RF duplicate. The MRF-100 radio frequency receiver will pick up the RF signals and translate them into infrared commands that control your components.
Note: The radio signals from a Unifier, Customizer or Automator remote control will not control components directly. You must have an Expander to receive the radio signals. Components that came with no pointing radio remote controls cannot be operated by the Unifier, Customizer or Automator remote control unless the component can be switched to line of sight (Infrared) control via its internal menus. Some remote control ceiling fans are radio only and cannot be operated by the Unifier, Customizer or Automator remote controls.
MRF-100 Owners Manual 2003 Universal Remote Control, Inc. The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Universal Remote Control, Inc. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDIORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice. Expander is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. Power of Simple is a trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. Unifier, Customizer and Automator are trademarks of Universal Remote Control, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
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1. The Unifier, Customizer or Automator remote control sends RF (radio frequency) signals to the Expander, which is an RF receiver.
2. The Expander converts RF to IR (infrared) commands and sends them out to components in the same cabinet space via the built-in front blaster.
3. Self-adhesive flashers (included in the Expander kit) affix to the front panels of your components. The flashers relay commands to components out of sight of the MRF-100 front blaster. The flashers plug in to the MRF-100 rear flasher line output jacks. Each flasher has a 10 cable to easily reach components on nearby shelves.

Parts Guide

Quantity 6 Description MRF-100 Receiver with integrated antenna Mounting Plate for wall mounting the MRF-100 Screws for wall mounting the mounting plate 9V-300mA Power Supply Flashers with 10 foot plug in cables. Red STATUS LED lights when the MRF-100 receives an RF signal from the Unifier, Automator or Customizer remote controls.
Red POWER LED lights when the MRF-100 power supply is plugged into an active AC outlet.
The Mounting Plate guides enable the MRF-100 matching guide to slide and snap into place for mounting on the wall.
Front blaster sends Infrared commands to all A/V components in the same cabinet space.
The MRF-100 Mounting Plate
Using the four enclosed screws, you can choose to fix the mounting plate to a wall or the back of your component cabinet.
Integrated antenna swings in any direction to optimize RF reception and range.
Included 9V power supply plugs into the MRF-100 power connector.
Six flasher jacks on the rear of the MRF-100 connect flashers for control of A/V components out-of-sight of the MRF-100 front blaster.
Six plug-in flashers are supplied with 10 foot cables and six extra self-adhesive pads (in case a flasher has to be repositioned).
Program and Test Remote Control First
Dont connect power to the Expander until you have programmed and tested the remote control line of sight. The MRF-100 can interfere with testing and programming.

Hookup

Step 1 - Turn ON all of your components. Audio Video components sometimes create RF interference. Therefore, perform all testing with all of your components powered ON (as they will be when you operate the system). Step 2 - Connect the Power Supply Connect the 9V power supply to an active UNSWITCHED AC outlet. The MRF-100 must always be powered up. The red POWER LED should light up. Step 3 - Test Placement of the MRF-100 The MRF-100 should be placed so that the STATUS LED only lights up when a button is pressed on the Unifier, Automator or Customizer remote control. It should go out as soon as the button is released. If there is any flickering, move the MRF-100 farther away from the A/V components. Step 4 - Orient the Antenna for Optimum Range If you need to extend the range of the remote, try adjusting the angle of the MRF-100 receiving antenna via its pivoting ball mount. Step 5 - Mount the MRF-100 The MRF-100 may be concealed and mounted to the rear wall or back of the system cabinet. The mounting plate slides apart from the receiver, mounts to the wall, then the receiver can slide back into place. Step 6 - Test Operation Without Flashers With the remote controls line-of-sight output blocked by your hand, a book or a pillow; test the control of your components using just the front blaster. In most cabinets, the MRF-100 front blaster will control any A/V components in the same cabinet space by reflections from the cabinet walls and doors. Make sure that the components operate with the cabinet doors closed
or open. If a component is placed too far away from the front blaster, you will need to utilize the included flashers plugged into the MRF-100 rear flasher jacks. If you have problems with components that are close to the front blaster, try repositioning the the MRF-100 farther away. Step 7 - Connect Flashers to Out-of-Sight A/V Components Note: Test the operation BEFORE sticking the flasher in place. Use a flashlight to identify the correct location of the components IR sensor, then try a few commands while moving the flasher around the face plate of the component. The most reliable operation typically occurs a half inch or so away from the IR sensor. Once you have found the spot that gives the most reliable operation, peel off the protective backing of the self-adhesive tape on the included flashers and stick them in place. Note: Always replace the self-adhesive tabs if you have to reposition a flasher. Six extra self-adhesive tabs are supplied for this purpose.

Warranty

The MRF-100 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.