Here are some general steps for how to set one up to manage a variety of devices.
Specific programming options and steps may vary with each universal remote control brand and model.
The following are examples of options you might see and steps that may be required.
Turn on the rig you want to control.
The LEDs for the equipment and power buttons will light up.
With the equipment button on the remote held down, enter the code for the brand of the equipment.
If a brand has more than one code, start with the first one.
As you enter the code, the power button on the remote will turn off.
After entering a code, keep holding down the machine button.
If the control’s power button lights up and stays on, you have entered the correct code.
If the power button blinks several times, then the code you entered is not correct.
Each time you are unsuccessful, repeat the code entry step for each code until one works.
After programming, see if the universal remote controls the basic functions of your gear.
The remote will search through its database, testing several codes at a time.
Here is an example of likely steps:
Turn on your TV or another rig you wish to control.
As mentioned previously, you could use any machine with any of the labeled buttonsremember to write it down.
Press the rig Button again, as well as thePowerbutton at the same time.
The power button will turn off and then come back on again.
If so, then it has found the correct code.
Repeat until your unit powers off.
Next, press and release theReversebutton on your remote every two seconds until your equipment turns back on.
When it finally does, the remote has successfully searched for the correct code.
Press theStopbutton to save the code.
Test several functions on the remote and see if they work for your equipment.
This search comes in handy if the brand provides more than one code.
Locate the Brand Code(s) from the list provided with your remote.
Press and hold theDevicebutton you wish to program.
(TV, DVD, Aux, etc.)
When the LED for that button turns on and remains on, keep holding down that button.
While holding the unit button, press and hold thePowerbutton, the power button should light up.
Release the power and gear button.
The rig button should remain on (if not, repeat the steps).
Using the universal remote’s keypad, enter the first code of the brand.
The LED light for that equipment button should then remain on.
Press and release the Power button repeatedly until the machine you are trying to control turns off.
If the machine turns off, the remote has found the correct code.
Press theStopbutton on your universal remote to save the code (the LED light will turn off).
Use several buttons (volume, etc.)
to see if your remote can now control the equipment.
However, keep in mind that this process can take a long time since there are so many codes.
Wait until the power button comes on, and then release both buttons.
If the power on your TV or gear turns off, the remote has found the correct Code.
PressStopto save the code.
Perform this step until it finds a code.
This process allows IR control light beams to transmit from the original machine remote to the universal remote.
Press the appropriate machine button: TV, etc.
Activate the learning mode for your universal remote.
This process is long and tedious, especially if you have several devices you want to control.
Programming via PC
Another programming option available for some remotes is with a PC.
One brand that supports this option isLogitech Harmony.
The typical setup includes:
Select or enter yourLogitech Harmony Universal Remote Control model number.
Designate the types and brands of devices you wish to control.
Create Activitiesthat allow you to turn on and perform several additional tasks across multiple devices at the same time.
Next, press thePowerbutton on the remote for five seconds until your TV turns off.
The TV turns off when the remote finds the correct universal code.
you might also use these directions to program an RCA universal remote to a DVD player without codes.
Next, press theTVbutton and then press thePowerbutton until the TV turns off.
After the TV turns off, pressEnteron the remote to save the code in the remote.
Then, press theTVbutton on the remote and press theUporDownbutton until the channel changes.
If you dont know your Jumbo universal remote code, you must use the code search function.
Then, press the button for the unit you want to program.
After the machine turns off, pressEnteron the remote to save the code.
