Time Warner Houston Manual

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URC-1047
Universal Remote Control (Control Remoto Universal)
Users Guide (Gua Del Usuario)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction. 3 Features And Functions. 4

Key Charts. 5

Installing Batteries. 7 Programming Device Control. 8 Programming TV/VCR Combo Control. 10 Searching For Your Code. 11 Checking The Codes. 12 Programming Channel Control Lock. 13
To De-Activate Channel Control Lock. 13 To Re-Activate Channel Control Lock. 13
Using The Master Power Key. 14
To Program The Master Power Key. 14 To Operate The Master Power Key. 14 To Clear The Master Power Key. 14
Re-Assigning Device Keys. 15 Changing Volume Lock. 16
To Unlock Volume Control For A Single Device (Individual Volume Unlock). 16 To Unlock All Volume Control (Global Volume Unlock). 16 To Lock Volume Control To One Mode (Global Volume Lock). 17
Troubleshooting. 17 Instructions To The User. 18 Additional Information. 19 Gua Del Usuario. 20 Manufacturers Codes. 38
Setup Codes For Audio Amplifiers. 38 Setup Codes For Audio Receivers. 38 Setup Codes For DVD Players. 39 Setup Codes For TVs. 40 Setup Codes For TV/VCR Combos. 43 Setup Codes For VCRs And PVRs. 44

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INTRODUCTION
The Time Warner Cable URC-1047 Universal Remote Control by Universal Electronics is our latest generation universal remote control.Its sophisticated technology allows you to consolidate up to four of your original home entertainment remote controls into one easy-to-use product. Moreover, its packed with advanced features such as: Preprogrammed control to operate the cable converter supplied by Time Warner Cable Master Power key for master on/off control of your home entertainment equipment with a single keystroke Channel Lock to lock channel selection only to the cable converter Volume Lock to lock volume controls to one mode or individual modes Device Key Re-Assignment to remotely control a second (duplicate) device Color-coded keys to quickly locate popular functions Code library for popular video and audio devices Before using the product, you will need to install the enclosed batteries and also perform some programming to operate the specific home entertainment devices you wish to control. Please follow the instructions detailed in this manual to set up the unit and then start enjoying your new remote control and cable service.

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Use the illustration below to locate features on the URC-1047 Universal Remote Control. Then study the Key Charts (on the next two pages) to learn how they function.

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Key Charts
Use SETUP for all programming sequences. Press POWER once to turn on or off a home entertainment device. Press AUD, VCR, TV, or CBL once to select a home entertainment device to control. Each device key has an embedded LED (red light) that blinks upon selection and indicates that the remote control is working and is sending signals. Use GUIDE to display the program guide. Use EXIT to exit out of your cable converters menu and guide. Use INFO to display the current channel and program information. Press MENU (SETTINGS) once to display available interactive services and to access additional cable features. Use the Cursor keys to move the cursor in the program guide and menu screens and to navigate within the interactive service. Use OK/SELECT to choose options, PPV events, and to tune programs from the program guide. Use PAGE+ (or PAGE-) to page up (or page down) through menu screens and the program guide. Press MUTE once to turn the sound off or on. Use DAY+ (or DAY-) to move a day forward (or back) on your cable converters program guide. Using the program guide, press LOCK once to lock or unlock channels for parental control of viewing.
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Key Charts (continued)
Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower) the audio volume.
Use FAV to cycle through your favorite channels stored in your cable converter. Use CH+ (or CH-) to select the next higher (or lower) channel. For DVD players, use these keys to skip forward (or reverse) through chapters. For amplifiers/receivers, use these keys to select the next higher (or lower) preset station. A, B, and C are reserved for future services. Use the keypad (1~ 9, and 0) to directly select channels (e.g., 09). For amplifiers/receivers, use the keypad to select inputs 1 through 10. Press LAST once to recall the last channel. For PVRs, use LAST to select live or recorded video. Use MUSIC to access digital music channels. In all modes except CBL, use these keys to control a VCR, DVD player, or PVR. To record in the VCR mode, press REC twice. In the CBL mode, use these keys (except REC) for iCONTROL (i.e.,Video On Demand or VOD). Use the orange (On Demand) key to access iCONTROL (i.e.,Video On Demand) options. Use BYPASS to view other video sources (A or B) instead of cable. Use TV/VCR to view TV or video programs. For amplifiers/receivers, use this key for input or output. 6

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INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. 2. On the back of the remote control, push the tab and lift off the battery cover. Locate the two (2) enclosed AA batteries. Match the + and marks with those in the battery case, then insert them. Align the covers keys with the cases holes and press the cover back into place. The tab should click when the cover is locked. Test the unit by pressing POWER and any mode key (e.g., TV). If the batteries are inserted correctly, the selected mode key will blink once.
NOTE: When batteries need replacement, the remote control will cease to operate. Replace the batteries and the unit will be restored to its full functionality, complete with your favorite settings.

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PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
The URC-1047 Universal Remote Control is preprogrammed to operate a Motorola interactive digital terminal, an RCA TV, an RCA VCR, and a Pioneer audio receiver. To control devices other than the default brands, perform the following steps; otherwise skip this section:
NOTES: To control a DVD player, program the VCR key. To control a PVR, program the VCR key. To control a stereo amplifier or receiver, program the AUD key. For TV/VCR Combo control, skip this section and perform the instructions on page 10.
Turn on a device and, if applicable, insert video media, (e.g., cassette or disc).
NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 4 completely before proceeding. Highlight or write down the codes and device you wish to program before moving on to step 2.
On the remote control, press a device key once (e.g., AUD, VCR, or TV). Press and hold SETUP until the selected mode key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Use the Manufacturers Codes (starting on page 38) to locate the the type of device and brand name and then enter the first four-digit code for your device. If performed correctly, the selected mode key will blink twice.
NOTE: If the selected mode key emits a long blink, the entry is invalid. Repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering the same code again.
Aim the remote control at the device and press POWER once. The device should turn off. If it does not, repeat steps 2 through 3, trying each code for your brand until you find one that works. If it still does not respond, try searching for the code (see Searching For Your Code on page 11).
NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER key, press the (Play) key.

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Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each device you want the remote control to control. For future reference, write down each working device code in the following boxes: AUD Code

VCR Code

TV Code

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PROGRAMMING TV/VCR COMBO CONTROL
If you own a TV/VCR Combo, perform the following instructions to control this device: 1. 2. Turn on your TV/VCR Combo and insert a video cassette. On the remote control, press VCR once. Press and hold SETUP until the VCR key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Use the Setup Codes For TV/VCR Combos (on page 43) to locate the brand name and then enter the first four-digit code for your TV/VCR Combo. If you perform this procedure correctly, the VCR key will blink twice.

NOTE: If the VCR key did not blink twice after entering the codes last digit, then repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering the same code again.
If youve located a TV/VCR setup code that works your TV/VCR Combo and a separate TV code is also listed, youll need to program this code into the remote control to access volume control (see Programming Device Control on page 8). 4. Aim the remote control at your TV/VCR Combo and press POWER once. The device should turn off. If it does not respond, repeat steps 2 through 3, trying each code listed for your brand until you find one that works. If it still does not respond, try searching for the code (see Searching For Your Code on the next page). For future reference, write down each working device code in the boxes below: TV/VCR Code

TV Code (if used)

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SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE

If your home entertainment device does not respond to the URC-1047 Universal Remote Control after trying all of the codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed at all, try searching for your code. For example, to search for a code for your TV: 1. 2. Turn on your TV. On the remote control, press TV once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Enter 9 - 9 - 1. The TV key will blink twice.
Aim the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate between pressing POWER and TV. Stop when the TV turns off.
NOTE: In the search mode, the remote control will send IR codes from its library to the selected device, starting with the most popular code first.
Press SETUP once to lock in the code. The TV key will blink twice. To search for the codes of your other devices, repeat steps 1 through 5, but substitute the appropriate key (i.e., AUD or VCR) for the (Audio or VCR) device you are searching for.

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CHECKING THE CODES
If you have set up the URC-1047 Universal Remote Control using the Searching For Your Code procedure (on the previous page), you may need to find out which fourdigit code is operating your equipment. For example, to find out which code is operating your TV: 1. On the remote control, press TV once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Enter 9 - 9 - 0. The TV key will blink twice.
To view the code for the first digit, press 1 once.Wait 3 seconds and count the number of times the TV key blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3) and write down the number in the leftmost TV Code box (see below).
NOTE: If a code digit is 0, the selected mode key will not blink.
Repeat step 3 three more times for the remaining digits. Use 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4 for the fourth digit. Finish writing down the code in the TV Code boxes below. To check for other device codes, repeat steps 1 through 4, but substitute the appropriate key (i.e., AUD or VCR) for the (Audio or VCR) device you are checking.Write down the codes in the appropriate boxes below. AUD Code

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PROGRAMMING CHANNEL CONTROL LOCK
By default, the remote controls channel-control capabilities are locked to the cable converter. The affected keys* are 0 ~ 9, CH+, CH-, ENTER, and LAST. This will guarantee that you do not inadvertently change a channel on your TV or VCR. However, you can de-activate this feature to allow full access to these keys in the TV and VCR modes.
*NOTE: This feature does not affect the AUD mode.
To De-Activate Channel Control Lock:
1. On the remote control, press CBL once. Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Enter 9 -7- 3. The CBL key will blink twice.
Press CH- once. The CBL key will blink four times. Now, the remote control will provide TV and VCR channel-control capabilities while in the TV or VCR mode.
To Re-Activate Channel Control Lock:
Press CH+ once. The CBL key will blink twice. Now, regardless of what mode you select (i.e., TV, VCR, or CBL), only the channel control capability of your cable converter will be accessible.

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USING THE MASTER POWER KEY
The URC-1047 Universal Remote Control has a unique feature that allows you to sequentially turn on or off up to four of your home entertainment devices with a single key press.
NOTE: MASTER POWER requires programming and only works in the CBL mode. If it is not programmed, only the cable converter will turn on or off. In any other mode, pressing MASTER POWER once will turn on or off the selected device.
To Program The Master Power Key:
1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Enter 9 - 9 - 5. The last-selected device key will blink twice. Then press POWER once.
For the first device you want in the power on sequence, press a device key (e.g., TV) once and then press POWER once. Repeat step 3 up to three more times to add the second, third, and fourth device, as desired. To save the settings and exit the program, press CBL once. Next, press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
To Operate The Master Power Key:
1. 2. 3. After programming, point the remote control at the devices. Press CBL once. Press MASTER POWER once to sequentially turn on or off all home entertainment devices. You will see the devices turn on or off according to the programmed sequence.
To Clear The Master Power Key:
1. 2. Perform steps 1 and 2 in the first section above, To Program The Master Power Key. To clear the settings and exit the program, press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice, then release SETUP. 14

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RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS
The URC-1047 Universal Remote Control can be set up to control a second TV, PVR, DVD player, or VCR, or any combination of up to four home entertainment devices. For example, to have the unit control a TV, a Cable Converter, and two VCRs, you will need to re-assign the unused AUD key to operate the second VCR as follows: 1. On the remote control, press VCR once. Then press and hold SETUP until the VCR key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Enter 9 - 9 - 2. The VCR key will blink twice.

Press VCR once, then press AUD once. The AUD key will blink twice. The AUD key is now ready to be programmed for your second VCR. See Programming Device Control on page 8.
To re-assign other device keys, repeat steps 1 to 4 and substitute the key sequence using the following chart: To Re-Assign TV as 2nd VCR key: TV as 2nd AUD key: TV back to TV: VCR as 2nd TV key: VCR as 2nd AUD key: VCR back to VCR: AUD as 2nd TV key: AUD back to AUD: Perform Key Sequence TV - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - VCR - TV TV - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - AUD - TV TV - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - TV - TV VCR - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - TV - VCR VCR - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2- AUD - VCR VCR - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - VCR - VCR AUD - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - TV - AUD AUD - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - AUD - AUD
Upon completion of a re-assignment, the selected mode key will blink twice to confirm your selection. Then youll need to program device control (see Programming Device Control on page 8).

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CHANGING VOLUME LOCK
On the URC-1047 Universal Remote Control, Global Volume Lock is set to TV,so you can control TV volume while in the TV, VCR,or Cable mode.If desired, you can still perform Individual Volume Unlock on a selected device to set its volume control for independent operation.
NOTE: The audio modes volume controls are active regardless of Volume Lock settings. However, if you lock the volume controls to the AUD mode, you will have control of the audio devices volume in all other modes (i.e., TV , VCR, and CBL).
To Unlock Volume Control For A Single Device (Individual Volume Unlock):
1. Assuming Global Volume Lock is active, select a mode on the remote control that you want to unlock (e.g.,CBL) and press it once. Next, press and hold SETUP until the device key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Enter 9 - 9 - 3. The last-selected device key will blink twice. Press VOL once. The selected device key will blink four times. Repeat steps 1 through 3 (of this section) for each device you want volume to be unlocked. Now, after you select a device that has volume unlocked (e.g., CBL), pressing VOL+, VOL, or MUTE, will control the devices volume only in its own mode.

3. 4. 5.

To Unlock All Volume Control (Global Volume Unlock):
NOTE: Performing these instructions will set independent volume control for all programmed devices (e.g., TV volume control in TV mode, VCR volume in VCR mode, etc.).
On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Enter 9 - 9 - 3. The last-selected device key will blink twice. Press VOL+ once. The last-selected device key will blink four times. 16

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To Lock Volume Control To One Mode (Global Volume Lock):
On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Enter 9 - 9 - 3. The last-selected device key will blink twice. Select a mode (e.g., TV) where you want to globally lock the volume controls. The selected device key will blink twice. Now, when you press VOL+, VOL, or MUTE, the volume of the selected device (e.g., TV) can be controlled regardless of mode.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: Mode key does not blink when you press a key. SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with two (2) new AA alkaline batteries (see page 7). PROBLEM: Mode key blinks when you press a key, but home entertainment device does not respond.
SOLUTION: Make sure you are aiming the remote control at your home entertainment device and that you are within 15 feet of the device you are trying to control. PROBLEM: The remote control does not control home entertainment devices or commands are not performing properly.
SOLUTION: Try all listed codes for the device brand being set up. Make sure all devices can be operated with an infrared remote control. PROBLEM: TV/VCR Combo does not respond properly. SOLUTION: Use the VCR codes for your brand. Some combo units may require both a TV code and a VCR code for full operation (see page 10).

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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
PROBLEM: No volume on a second TV. SOLUTION: Follow instructions in Changing Volume Lock (see page 17). PROBLEM: CH+ , CH , and LAST do not work for your RCA TV.
SOLUTION: Due to RCA design (1983-1987), only the original remote control will operate these functions. PROBLEM: Tried Search Method and still could not find a working code.
SOLUTION: Try the Search Method again after clearing out the device key as follows: Press and hold SETUP until mode key blinks twice, then release. Next enter 9 - 9 - 2. Then press and release the mode key to be cleared twice. PROBLEM: Remote control does not turn on Sony or Sharp TV/VCR Combo.
SOLUTION: For power on, these products require programming TV codes on the remote control. For Sony, use TV code 0000 and VCR code 0032. For Sharp, use TV code 0093 and VCR code 0048.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 18

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Setup Codes For VCRs And PVRs, Continued (Cdigos De Configuracin Para Videograbadoras Y PVRs, Continuacin):
Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Polk Audio Profitronic Proscan Protec Pulsar Quasar RCA RadioShack Radix Randex Realistic ReplayTV Runco STS Samsung Sanky Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Semp Sharp Shintom Shogun Singer Sony Sylvania Symphonic TMK Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Thomas Tivo Toshiba Totevision Unitech 0035, 0037, 0240, 0042, 0035, 0209, 0479 0081, 0035, 0618, 1081, 0240 0060, 0039 0035, 0162, 1162 0060, 0035, 0048, 0240, 0042, 0149, 0035, 0037, 0048, 0047, 0000, 0104 0614, 0042 0240, 0045 0048, 0039 0000, 0067, 0209, 0041, 0479 0047, 0240, 0104 0184, 0045, 0121, 0043 0035, 0037, 0047, 0000, 0042, 0032, 0033, 0035, 0000, 0636 0035, 0081, 0000, 0000, 0041 0035, 0162 0035, 0037, 0618, 0636 0045, 0043 0037, 0240 0240

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Vector Vector Research Video Concepts Videosonic Wards
0060, 0035, 0048, 0047, 0081, 0240, 0000, 0042, 0072, 0149, 0760 White Westinghouse 0209, 0072, 0278 XR-1000 0035, 0000, 0072 Yamaha 0038 Zenith 0039, 0000, 0209, 0033, 0479

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Universal Remote Control URC PLUS

Users Guide

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Table of Contents

1.1 2.1 Introduction..... 3 Loading Batteries..... 4 Controlling the Hydra..... 5 Attach the RF Remote Control Antenna.... 6 URC PLUS Registration with Hydra.... 7 URC PLUS Registration with Hydra having URC PLUS logo... 8 URC PLUS Registration with Hydra without URC PLUS logo... 10 3.1 4.1 Controlling the Amulet..... 11 IR Reception Range.... 12 Controlling Your Television and other A/V Devices.... 13 To Program a TV or AUX device..... 14 Auto Search Procedures..... 15 Appendix A Device Code..... 16 Appendix B Other Features..... 23 Showing URC PLUS Firmware Version.... 23 Showing Programmed Device Code.... 23 Factory Reset...... 23
Copyright 2007 Entone, Inc. All rights reserved

URC PLUS Users Guide

Chapter

1.1 Introduction

The Entone Universal Remote Control Plus (URC PLUS) is designed to work either on Radio Signals (RF) or InfraRed (IR). It can control Hydra Multi-Television Gateway using RF from another room where is not at direct sight distance from the Hydra. Or, it can use IR to control Amulet Video Receiver at direct sight distance. The URC PLUS can also be used to control other A/V devices such as TV, DVD player and audio equipment using IR. The URC PLUS differs from the old URC on the followings : The old URC can only support old Hydra hardware. URC PLUS supports both the old Hydra and new Hydra hardware (with URC PLUS logo printed on the front panel). URC PLUS supports Amulet URC PLUS supports more A/V devices
Copyright 2007 Entone, Inc. All rights reserved.

Loading Batteries

The URC PLUS comes with AA-size batteries, which need to be installed when you first receive your system. When you replace old batteries, you should replace all of the batteries. Use batteries of the same kind, for example alkaline or carbon zinc, and do not mix batteries of different kinds. Alkaline batteries last longer than carbon zinc. Warning: Mixing old and new batteries or different types of batteries poses a fire hazard. To load batteries to URC PLUS: 1. Press down on the battery covers top latch and slide the cover off. 2. If you are changing out batteries, take out all of the old batteries. 3. Put the new batteries in. Make sure you match the plus ( + ) ends with the plus markings on the battery case. 4. Slide the cover back into place.
Figure 1-1 Loading Batteries to URC PLUS
2.1 Controlling the Hydra
Hydra is a multi-television gateway. It can support multiple TVs in multiple rooms viewing different channels or TV programs. You can use URC PLUS to control Hydra using radio signals (RF). These radio signals travel over long distances and go though walls and other solid objects. You must connect the RF Remote Control Antenna to the rear panel of the Hydra. Your Hydra comes with 3 URC PLUS. (Additional URC PLUS can be purchased separately.) Your URC PLUS must be registered to one of the 3 decoders before it can be used. One URC PLUS can only be registered to one decoder. However, you can register at most 3 URC PLUS to a decoder. After registration, you need to use the corresponding URC PLUS to control the decoders.
Figure 2-1 Controlling Hydra using RF URC PLUS
Here are some principles of the remote registration method: Each decoder allows a maximum of 3 URC PLUS to be registered and a registration list is maintained. If the user has registered 3 URC PLUS and tries to register another URC PLUS, the first registered URC PLUS will be removed from the registration list. This works as a first-in-first-out fashion. Each URC PLUS can only be registered for one decoder. If user tries to register a URC PLUS which is already registered to another decoder, that remote registration will be removed from the original registration list. The registration list is maintained in order. If the secondly registered URC PLUS is removed from the list, the third entry will move forth to the second and the third will be blank for a new URC PLUS to be registered. You must install the RF Remote Control antenna before doing the registration. Please refer to the previous section for installing the RF Remote Control Antenna.

Attach the RF Remote Control Antenna
You need to attach the RF Remote Control Antenna to the Hydras rear panel REMOTE ANTENNA input in order to use the radio control remotes.
Figure 2-2 Attaching RF Remote Control Antenna
NOTE: Be sure to set the antenna straight up so that you can use the URC PLUS from as far away as possible. Dont let the antenna touch anything. ATTENTION: If your URC PLUS isnt working very well from far away, you may be experiencing interference from objects near your receiver. To improve your URC PLUSs reception range, try any or all of the followings: 1. Place the receiver higher than all of the other equipment in your entertainment center. 2. Provide room above the receiver so that the antenna can be installed straight up. If this is not possible, tilt the RF Antenna at about a 30 angle. 3. Place the RF antenna outside the entertainment center by using a coaxial cable to connect the antenna to the Hydra. 4. Try moving the Hydra to other locations.
URC PLUS Registration with Hydra
There are 2 types of Hydra boxes, the new one with the URC PLUS logo on top of the front panel and the old one without the URC PLUS logo. The registration method for the new box and the old box is different.

Figure 2-3 URC PLUS Logo

Figure 2-4 New Hydra with URC PLUS logo
The following table lists the new and old Hydra box type : New Hydra with URC PLUS logo Old Hydra without URC PLUS logo Hydra HD B Series, Amulet HD Hydra II, Hydra HD A Series
Check your Hydra box type and use the corresponding registration method.
URC PLUS Registration with Hydra having URC PLUS logo
1. Press and hold the OK button on the Hydra front panel for approx. 5 seconds. When releasing the OK button, the Hydra front panel will display RC REG. The Hydra is now in remote registration mode.
Figure 2-5 Hydra in Remote Registration Mode
2. On the URC PLUS, press and hold the STB button for approx. 5 seconds. The STB button backlight will illuminate.
Figure 2-6 URC PLUS in Remote Registration Mode Step 1 (for box with URC PLUS logo)
On the URC PLUS, press STB once again. Both the STB and AUX button backlight will illuminate.
Figure 2-7 URC PLUS in Remote Registration Mode Step 2 (for box with URC PLUS logo)
Figure 2-8 URC PLUS in Remote Registration Mode Step 3 (for box with URC PLUS logo)

Now the URC PLUS is in registration mode.
3. Select the decoder to register by: Press 1 to register URC PLUS to decoder 1. Press 2 to register URC PLUS to decoder 2. Press 3 to register URC PLUS to decoder 3. After you enter a registration event, the STB button backlight on the URC PLUS will blink twice to indicate that the registration process was successful. The Hydra front panel will display RC REG Dx to indicate that the registration process was successful.
Figure 2-9 Remote Registration Successful
Pressing a key other than 0, 1, 2, 3 or a button is not pressed within 10 seconds, the STB backlight will extinguish and the URC PLUS registration process will be terminated. 4. If the Hydra does not receive any URC PLUS registration event within 30 seconds, the process will be terminated. The Hydra front panel displays the following messages during remote control registration: Front Panel Message RC REG TO RC REGERR RC REG RC REGEND RC REG D1 RC REG D2 RC REG D3
Table 2-1 Remote Registration Messages
Description Registration times out Registration error In registration mode Registered to IR only mode Registered to decoder 1 Registered to decoder 2 Registered to decoder 3
NOTE: While the URC PLUS is in STB mode, the volume +/- and MUTE key signal will be sent to the TV. While the URC PLUS is in STB mode, the POWER key signal will be sent to both the STB and the programmed TV.
URC PLUS Registration with Hydra without URC PLUS logo
1. Press and hold the OK button on the Hydra front panel for about 5 seconds. When the OK button is released, the Hydra front panel Standby/On indicator blinks twice (alternates red and green), then stays lit red to indicate that the Hydra is now in remote registration mode.
Figure 2-8 Hydra in Remote Registration Mode
2. On the URC PLUS, press and hold the STB button for approx. 5 seconds. The STB button backlight will illuminate. Now the URC PLUS is in registration mode.
Figure 2-9 URC PLUS in Remote Registration Mode (for box without URC PLUS logo)
3. Select the decoder to register by: Press 1 to register URC PLUS to decoder 1. Press 2 to register URC PLUS to decoder 2. Press 3 to register URC PLUS to decoder 3. After you enter a registration event, the STB button backlight on the URC PLUS and the Hydra front panel Standby/On indicator will blink twice to indicate that the registration process was successful. Pressing a key other than 0, 1, 2, 3 or a button is not pressed within 10 seconds, the STB backlight will extinguish and the URC PLUS registration process will be terminated. 4. If the Hydra does not receive any URC PLUS registration event within 30 seconds, the process will be terminated. NOTE: While the URC PLUS is in STB mode, the volume +/- and MUTE key signal will be sent to the TV. While the URC PLUS is in STB mode, the POWER key signal will be sent to both the STB and the programmed TV.

3.1 Controlling the Amulet
Amulet is a single television video receiver. You can connect Amulet to a primary TV only. Amulet only uses InfraRed (IR) to receive remote control signals. Unlike Hydra, you do not need to do remote registration in order to use URC PLUS to control Amulet. However, you have to program the URC PLUS to use IR. To set the URC PLUS to use IR to control Amulet: 1. On the URC PLUS, press and hold the STB button for approx. 5 seconds. The STB button backlight will illuminate. Now the URC PLUS is in registration mode.
Figure 3-1 URC PLUS in Remote Registration Mode Step 1 (for Amulet using IR mode)
2. On the URC PLUS, press STB once again. Both the STB and AUX button backlight will illuminate.
Figure 3-2 URC PLUS in Remote Registration Mode Step 2 (for Amulet using IR mode)
Figure 3-3 URC PLUS in Remote Registration Mode Step 3 (for Amulet using IR mode)
3. Press 0 to set URC PLUS to IR mode only. The URC PLUS will not send any RF signal. The STB button backlight on the URC PLUS will blink twice to indicate that the setting was successful. Pressing a key other than 0, 1, 2, 3 or a button is not pressed within 10 seconds, the STB backlight will extinguish and the URC PLUS registration process will be terminated.

IR Reception Range

IR signals travel only short distances (40 feet or less), and cannot go through walls or other solid objects. You must point the URC PLUS to the Amulet, with no objects blocking the line of sight.
Figure 3-4 IR Reception Range
4.1 Controlling Your Television and other A/V Devices
The URC PLUS can also be used to control TVs and other A/V devices such as DVD players and recorders. The URC PLUS uses InfraRed (IR) light signals to control other devices that the remote is programmed to control. IR signals travel only short distances (40 feet or less), and cannot go through walls or other solid objects. You must point the URC PLUS directly at these devices, with no objects blocking the line of sight.
Figure 4-1 Controlling Devices using IR URC PLUS

You can program URC PLUS to control one TV and one AUX device. Use the remote controls mode keys (i.e., STB, TV, or AUX) to control a specific device. When pressed, the selected mode key will light up confirming your choice. Then you can use the URC PLUS to control your STB, TV or AUX device. You have to program the URC PLUS what TV and AUX devices you are using by either 1) entering the 4digit device code 2) doing an auto search. NOTE: While the URC PLUS is in STB mode, the volume +/- and MUTE key signal will be sent to the TV. While the URC PLUS is in STB mode, the POWER key signal will be sent to both the STB and the programmed TV.
To Program a TV or AUX device
1. Locate the device code for your desired device in the device code table provided in the Appendix. If you could not find the device code for your device or it does not work after trying the listed device codes for your device brand, then you can go to the next section to try the auto search procedures. 2. Turn on your device and with media inserted (if applicable). 3. On the remote control, press a device mode key once (i.e., TV or AUX).
Figure 4-2 Select the device mode
NOTE: Use the AUX mode key to program control of VCR, DVD player, cable box, satellite set-topbox and audio device. 4. Press and hold the Setup key until the selected mode key backlight blinks twice, then release Setup. The device mode key will light up.
Figure 4-3 Press SETUP for 5 seconds to enter device setup mode
5. Enter the four-digit device code for you device. If you perform this procedure correctly, the selected device mode key backlight will blink twice. NOTE: If you enter an invalid device code, the selected device mode key will fast blink 7 times. Device program mode will be terminated. 6. Aim the remote control at your device and press the Power once. The device should be turn off. If it does not respond, repeat the above steps.

Auto Search Procedures

If your device does not respond to the remote control after trying all devices codes listed for you brand, or if your brand is not listed at all, try searching for your device code as follows: 1. Turn on your TV or your A/V device. 2. On the remote control, press a device mode key once (i.e., TV or AUX). NOTE: Use the AUX mode key to program control of VCR, DVD player, cable box, satellite set-top-box and audio device. 3. Press and hold the Setup key until the selected device mode key blinks twice, then release Setup. The device mode key will light up. 4. Press the POWER key once. 5. Aim the remote control at the TV. Press either the CHANNEL UP key or CHANNEL DOWN key to do device auto-scan: a. Press the CHANNEL UP key to start searching upward at an approx. 5 seconds interval for each device code. The TV/AUX mode key will be on and blink every 5 seconds while in the device scan mode. NOTE: In this search mode, the remote control will send IR codes from the library starting from the lowest code set number to the end of code set for that device; OR b. Press the CHANNEL DOWN key to start searching downward at an approx. 5 seconds interval for each code set. The TV mode key will be on and blink every 5 seconds while in the device scan mode. NOTE: In this search mode, the remote control will send IR codes from the highest code set number to the beginning of code set of that device. 6. If the TV turns off, a working code has been found. Press OK once to lock in the code. The selected mode key will blink twice 7. If all code sets of that device is exhausted in the search and the OK is not pressed, the selected device key will fast blink 7 times and the search mode will be terminated. NOTE: Auto-Search does not scan device codes from 4056 to 4071. For decode codes from 4056 to 4071, you have to enter the device code manually.

Appendix

Appendix A Device Code
Your URC Plus can control many brands and models of television, VCR, DVD and other types of audio-visual equipment. The following pages lists device codes for many categories and brands of equipment. Many brands list more than one code, and you may need to test several codes to find the best match for your equipment. Your equipment may be supported even if your brand is not shown in the list below. If you cannot locate your brand, or none of the listed device codes works, then you may still use the Auto-Search feature to try to locate a suitable device code. Instructions for using the Auto-Search feature is located on page 15 of this guide.

DVD DVD Player

Aiwa Apex Audiovox Blaupunkt BOSE Broksonic Clarion Classic Daewoo Denon Emerson Fisher GE Go Video GPX Harman Kardon Hitachi Irradio JVC Kenwood Konka Lasonic Magnavox Marantz Memorex Mintek Mitsubishi NAD 2026, 2131 2001, 2056, 2057, 2095, 2136 2122, 2130 2053, 2101 2058, 2062, 2137, 2138 2040, 2110, 2133 2059, 2073 2112, 2134 2041, 2079, 2118 2046, 2127, 2125 2000, 2027, 2047, 2090, 2096, 2097, 2115 2019, 2081 2002, 2021, 2030, 2123 2059, 2139
Nakamichi Nexxtech Norcent Onkyo Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer Polaroid Proscan Qwestar RCA Sampo Samsung Sansui Sanyo Sharp Sherwood
2005, 2009 2066, 2075, 2076 2018, 2032, 2045, 2051, 2091, 2007 2010, 2033, 2010, 2048, 2063, 2077, 2099, 2107, 2012, 2049, 2074, 2085, 2050, 2120 2013, 2015, 2044, 2014, 2020, 2022, 2065, 2067, 2068, 2069, 2070, 2087, 2103, 2108, 2113 2064, 2078, 2023, 2025, 2037, 2038, 2054, 2080, 2084, 2088, 2093, 2052, 2128
Emerson Go Video Hitachi JVC Panasonic Philips Polaroid RCA Samsung Sanyo Sony Toshiba Zenith
2073 2046, 2127, 2047, 2048 2049, 2074, 2065, 2067 2080, 2084 2052, 2128

DVD Home Theater

BOSE JBL Koss Onkyo Philips Pioneer RCA Sony Venturer 2042 2108, 2113 2011

Sony Sylvania Techwood

Toshiba Yamaha Zenith

DVD - Network DVD

Go Video 2124

DVD - DVD/VCR Combo

Broksonic Daewoo 2072 2062

DVD - Portable DVD

CyberHome 2083

RCA Toshiba

2055 2135

Viewsonic Gateway

Daytron Dell
0016, 0097, 0106 0004, 0097 0141, 0142, 0002 0002, 0003, 0004, 0018, 0021 0004, 0011, 0013, 0025, 0031, 0033, 0036, 0044, 0045, 0080, 0097, 0102, 0043, 0045, 0047, 0036, 0000, 0003, 0004, 0008, 0021, 0048, 0049, 0063, 0068, 0070, 0144 0004, 0005, 0011, 0018, 0050, 0090, 0091, 0097, 0098 0036, 0004, 0011, 0012, 0030, 0051, 0084, 0085, 0086, 0102, 0053 0000, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0012, 0021, 0048, 0049, 0058, 0063, 0068, 0072, 0073, 0075, 0097, 0004 0011, 0012, 0026, 0049, 0054, 0055, 0080, 0117 0002, 0004 0004, 0018 0036, 0056, 0057, 0100 0036, 0004 0000, 0004, 0045, 0053, 0058, 0068, 0075

GC Electronics 3007

View Star Zenith

3014, 3023, 3025 3044

Proscan
4001, 4016, 4033, 4034, 4065 4001, 4016, 4024, 4033, 4034, 4040, 4055, 4065, 4044, 4046 4017, 4035, 4037, 4038, 4042, 4013 4014, 4018, 4050 4015, 4029 4051
Quasar RCA Sharp Sherwood Sony Teac Technic Technics Toshiba Victor Yamaha

5063, 5064, 5065, 5041

Satellite

Satellite - HDTV Tuner

Panasonic 4054
RCA Realistic Samsung Sony STS STS1 STS3 STS4 Toshiba Uniden Zenith

Satellite - SAT-DVR

DIRECTV DISH Network Hughes Philips RCA Samsung Sony Tivo Zenith 4058, 4059, 4060, 4062, 4058 4058, 4063 4058, 4060, 4062 4058, 4060, 4063 4064

Audio - DVR

RePlay 5062
SAT - Satellite Receiver/Recorder

Philips RCA 4047

Audio Home Theater
BOSE JBL Koss Onkyo 5079 5080, 5081 5082
Satellite Satellite Receiver
Alphastar Chaparral 4023 4002, 4003 4035, 4036, 4038, 4039, 4043, 4044, 4045, 4049, 4050, 4051, 4052, 4056, 4058, 4069, 4070, 4071 4000, 4066, 4067, 4004, 4001, 4016, 4033, 4034, 4056, 4065 4006, 4007, 4008 4026, 4027 4036, 4069 4069

Audio - Amplifier

Aiwa Carver Citizen Denon Fisher GE Goldstar 5037, 5050, 5055
Philips Pioneer RCA Sony Venturer
DIRECTV DISH Network Dishnet Drake Echostar GE General Instruments Hitachi Hughes Hughes Network Hughes Network Systems Humax JVC Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Primestar

Audio - Receiver/Tuner

Aiwa BOSE Carver Denon 5000, 5001, 5002, 5004, 5005, 5006 5007, 5008
Harmon/Kardon 5047 Hitachi JVC Kenwood Magnavox 5068 5052, 5058 5049, 5067 5039, 5040, 5035 5043, 5044, 5057, 5070 5069
Harman Kardon 5000, 5009 JBL JVC Kenwood Linn Maganvox Marantz Onkyo Philips Pioneer RCA 5011, 5021, 5022 5024, 5025, 5026
4031, 4025 4043, 4045 4019, 4049, 4052 4028, 4039, 4020
Marantz Nakamichi NEC Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Pioneer Proton

Sansui Sherwood

5017, 5028, 5029, 5030, 5031, 5032, 5033, 5080, 5000, 5021 5003, 5014, 5015, 5021

Audio - Tuner/CD Combo

BOSE 5007
Sony Technics Wards Yamaha

Appendix B Other Features
Showing URC PLUS Firmware Version
The URC PLUS firmware version is in the format of x.y.z, where x, y and z is digit 0-9. Use the following procedures to show the URC PLUS firmware version: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press STB. Press and hold SETUP for 5 seconds. The STB backlight will illuminate. Press INFO once. The 3 digits of the firmware version (x, y and z as described above) will be displayed in the following manner. a. The STB backlight blinks to indicate the digit. One blink indicates 1, 2 blinks indicates 2, etc until 9 blinks indicates 9. A 0 is indicates by a shot, long, short, long, short, long blink. b. In between each digit, the STB backlight will be off for 1 second. c. For example, the following blink pattern shows a firmware version of 2.0.4.-.-..
Showing Programmed Device Code
You can display the 4-digit device code by the following procedures: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press TV to display the TV device code or AUX to display the AUX device code. Press and hold SETUP for 5 seconds. The TV or AUX backlight will illuminate. Press INFO once. The 4-digits device code will be displayed in the following manner. a. The TV/AUX backlight blinks to indicate the digit. One blink indicates 1, 2 blinks indicates 2, etc until 9 blinks indicates 9. A 0 is indicates by a shot, long, short, long, short, long blink. b. In between each digit, the TV/AUX backlight will be off for 1 second. c. For example, the following blink pattern shows a device code of 0123.-.-..

Factory Reset

You can factory reset the remote by pressing the SETUP and POWER button at the same time for 10 seconds. After factory reset, the programmed device setting will lose. You need to program the devices and do the remote registration with your Hydra/Amulet again. In case, you find your remote does not function as expected, you can also try the factory reset.