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• CABLE - Cable converters
• TV - Televisions
• VCR - VCRs
• AUX - 2nd CABLE, 2nd TV, 2nd VCR

Before you can use your remote control, it must be programmed (set-up) to operate the above devices.

Programming your remote is a simple procedure using Point and Press™ Programming, an automatic method whereby the remote self-programs to each of your devices, eliminating the need to use codes. Programming your remote can also be done by entering code numbers.

Simplified Point and Press™ Programming instructions can also be found on the back of your remote control.

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Under normal use, your remote should operate for approximately 10 - 12 months on 2 "AAA" non-alkaline batteries. For longer life, use alkaline-type batteries.

When the batteries become too weak to operate the remote control properly, the mode keys will become dim or not illuminate at all during use. When this happens, install 2 new "AAA" size batteries.

When the batteries become too weak, the remote will reset itself back to operate only the CABLE portion. This is a default setting. To recitify, install 2 new "AAA" size batteries.

Your remote control has Memory Guard™, which eliminates reprogramming after battery changes provided new batteries are installed within 6 hours of removal of old batteries.

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If you need to operate a different CABLE converter, look up the brand and model number in the attached code list. If you are not sure of your brand and model, contact your cable company.

To program (setup) the remote to operate your CABLE converter...

1. Turn on your CABLE converter.

2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.

3. Press [CABLE]. The [CABLE] button will illuminate.

4. From the Cable Setup Code list below, locate and enter the 3-digit code for your brand and model.

5. Press [CABLE] to lock in the code. The [CABLE] button will blink 2 times and go out.

Write your CABLE brand & setup code down for future reference.

Cable Setup Codes

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To program (setup) the remote to operate your TV...

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.

3. Press [TV]. The [TV] button will illuminate.

4. Either...

a. Press and hold [CH ] until your TV turns off. As soon as your TV turns off, release [CH ].

OR

b. From the TV Setup Code list below, locate and enter the 3-digit code for your brand. If multiple codes are listed, you may have to enter several 3-digit codes until your TV turns off.

5. Press [MUTE]. If your TV turns back on, press [TV] to lock in the code. The [TV] button will blink 2 times and go out.

If your TV does not turn back on, repeat steps 4 and 5 above until you can turn your TV off and on.**

Write your TV brand & setup code for future reference.

** NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your TV off but not back on (step 5.), you may have gone past the correct matching code. Try pressing [CH ] one step at a time until you find a code that turns your TV back on. Refer to Section 14 for Code Number Readback.

TV Setup Codes

To program your TV / VCR combination unit...

1. First, program your remote as a TV

Following the steps in this section, find a TV Setup Code that operates the TV functions of your TV / VCR (power, vol /, mute, ch/, 0 – 9).

2. Then, program your remote as a VCR

Following the steps in Section 5 for code number programming, enter, lock and test each 3-digit VCR Setup Code until a code is found that operates the VCR functions of your TV / VCR (play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record).

Note: You can not use the Point and Press™ Programming method to program the VCR functions of the TV / VCR.

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1. Turn on your VCR.

2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.

3. Press [VCR]. The [VCR] button will illuminate.

4. Either...

a. Press and hold [CH ] until your VCR turns off. As soon as your VCR turns off, release [CH ].

OR

b. From the VCR Setup Code list below, locate and enter the 3-digit code for your brand. If multiple codes are listed, you may have to enter several 3-digit codes until your VCR turns off.

5. Press [MUTE]. If your VCR turns back on, press [VCR] to lock in the code. The [VCR] button will blink 2 times and go out.

If your VCR does not turn back on, repeat steps 4 and 5 above until you can turn your VCR off and on.**

Write your VCR brand & setup code for future reference.

** NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your VCR off but not back on (step 5.), you may have gone past the correct matching code. Try pressing [CH ] one step at a time until you find a code that turns your VCR back on. Refer to Section 14 for Code Number Readback.

VCR Setup Codes

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1. Turn on your AUXILIARY device (2nd CABLE, 2nd TV, 2nd VCR).

2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.

3. Press [AUX]. The [AUX] button will illuminate.

4. Press [TV] to program a 2nd TV as your AUXILIARY device. The [AUX] and [TV] buttons will blink together. Or press [CABLE] or [VCR] to program either of these as your AUXILIARY device.

5. Either...

a. Press and hold [CH ] until your AUXILIARY device turns off. As soon as your AUXILIARY device turns off, release [CH ].

OR

b. From the TV (Cable, VCR) Setup Code lists, locate and enter the 3-digit code for your brand. If multiple codes are listed, you may have to enter several 3-digit codes until your AUXILIARY device turns off.

6. Press [MUTE]. If your AUXILIARY device turns back on, press [AUX] to lock in the code. The two illuminated buttons will blink 2 times and go out.

If your AUXILIARY device does not turn back on, repeat steps 4 and 5 above until you can turn your AUXILIARY device off and on.**

Write your AUX device brand & setup code for future reference.

** NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your AUXILIARY device off but not back on (step 5.), you may have gone past the correct matching code. Try pressing [CH ] one step at a time until you find a code that turns your AUXILIARY device back on. Refer to Section 14 for Code Number Readback.

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To select your remote’s CABLE mode, press [DEVICE] then [CABLE]. The [CABLE] button will blink one time. Then press...

[DEVICE]	Illuminates [CABLE] mode.
[CABLE]	CABLE on / off.
[TV]	TV on / off.
[VCR]	VCR on / off.
[AUX]	AUXILIARY device on / off.
[0] - [9]	Numeric entry buttons.
[LAST]	Displays last channel viewed.
[MUSIC / ENTER]	Selects Music Choice™ digital music through your converter.
[VOL ] / [VOL]	Increases / decreases CABLE volume.
[MUTE]	Mutes CABLE volume.
[EXIT]	Exits on-screen menus, view guide.
[CH ] / [CH ]	Increases / decreases CABLE channel.
[A], [B], [C]	Functions set by cable operator.
[MENU]	Displays on-screen features, options
[GUIDE]	Displays on-screen listing of programs by date, time, channel.
[INFO]	Displays channel, time information.
[FAV]	Scroll through favorite channels.
[DAY] / [DAY]	Previous / next day in view guide.
[], [], [], []	Navigate on-screen menus, program guide, PPV events and interactive services.
[SEL / OK]	Select menu option, program PPV events and function options.
[PG ] / [PG ]	Page up / down through menus, view guide.
[BYPASS]	RF Bypass on converter.
[* HELP]	Displays on-screen help on converters  so equipped.
[PPV / LOCK]	Displays pay-per-view events, enter parental control access code.
[SEL / OK]	Converter diagnostic functions (DCT / CFT2200 setup code 101).
[VCR / VOD]	Press to illuminate current operation of VCR buttons, either CABLE (video-on-demand) or VCR (play, stop, etc.). Press again to change operations from CABLE ą VCR or VCR ą CABLE.  VCR / VOD operates in CABLE    mode only.
[]	Stop – CABLE  or VCR.
[]	Pause – CABLE or VCR.
[]	Play – CABLE or VCR.
[]	Rewind – CABLE  or VCR.
[]	Record – CABLE or VCR.
[]	Fast-forward – CABLE or VCR.

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To select your remote’s TV mode, press [DEVICE] then [TV]. The [TV] button will blink one time. Then press...

[DEVICE]	Illuminates [TV] mode.
[CABLE]	CABLE on / off.
[TV]	TV on / off.
[VCR]	VCR on / off.
[AUX]	AUXILIARY device on / off.
[0] – [9]	Numeric channel entry buttons.
[MUSIC / ENTER]	Pressed after 0 - 9 to change channels on some TVs.
[VOL ] / [VOL ]	Increases / decreases TV  volume.
[MUTE]	Mutes TV volume.
[CH ] / [CH ]	Increases / decreases TV channels.
[TV / VCR]	Change TV’s video inputs.
[]	Stop - VCR.
[]	Pause – VCR.
[]	Play - VCR.
[]	Rewind - VCR.
[]	Record - VCR.
[]	Fast-forward - VCR.

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To select your remote’s VCR mode, press [DEVICE] then [VCR]. The [VCR] button will blink one time. Then press...

[DEVICE]	Illuminates [VCR] mode.
[CABLE]	CABLE on / off.
[TV]	TV on / off.
[VCR]	VCR on / off.
[AUX]	AUXILIARY device on / off.
[0] – [9]	Numeric channel entry buttons.
[VOL ] / [VOL ]	Increases / decreases TV  volume.
[MUTE]	Mutes TV volume.
[CH ] / [CH ]	Increases / decreases VCR channels.
[TV / VCR]	Change VCR’s video inputs.
[]	Stop - VCR.
[]	Pause – VCR.
[]	Play - VCR.
[]	Rewind - VCR.
[]	Record - VCR.
[]	Fast-forward - VCR.

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a. Follow the programming steps for TV (either Point & Press™ or code-entry method will work)

b. Find a TV setup code that operates the TV functions of the TV / VCR unit

2. Then, program the RT-U49A for your VCR

a. Follow the programming steps for VCRs (use ONLY the code-entry method)

b. Individually enter, lock and test each 3-digit VCR setup code until a code is found that operates the VCR functions of the TV / VCR unit

c. To verify you have entered the correct VCR code – insert a video tape into the TV / VCR unit and test the different functions of the VCR

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To select your remote’s AUXILIARY mode, press [DEVICE] then [AUX]. The [AUX] button will blink one time. Then press…

Refer to section 7, 8, or 9 above for operating the AUXILIARY device you have programmed your remote control to operate.

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To control volume / mute through your TV in the remote’s CABLE mode…

1. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.

2. Press [CABLE] to select the cable mode. The [CABLE] button will illuminate.

3. Press [VOL ], then [TV] for TV volume. The [CABLE] button will blink 2 times and go out.

To return volume control back to your CABLE converter, repeat steps 1. and 2. above, then press [VOL ], then [CABLE] in step 3.

To control volume / mute through your CABLE converter in the remote’s VCR mode…

1. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.

2. Press [VCR] to select the VCR mode. The [VCR] button will illuminate.

3. Press [VOL ], then [CABLE] for CABLE volume. The [VCR] button will blink 2 times and go out.

To return volume control back to your TV, repeat steps 1. and 2. above, then press [VOL ], then [TV] in step 3.

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Here are a few examples of how you can program and use each SmartKey™.

Programming and using the [CABLE] SmartKey™

The [CABLE] button normally turns on / off your CABLE converter. You can program the [CABLE] button to turn on (or off) your CABLE, TV, VCR, and AUXILIARY devices with one button press.

1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the CABLE mode of your remote.

2. Press [CABLE], then [SEL] together – hold both down together until the [CABLE] button illuminates.

3. In this order, press [CABLE], [TV], [VCR], [AUX]. The [CABLE] button will blink and remain illuminated.

4. Press [CH ] to lock in this setting. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.

To return the [CABLE] button to its normal function, repeat steps 1 and 2 above, then press [CH ].

Programming and using the [TV] SmartKey™

The [TV] button normally turns on / off your TV. You can program the [TV] button to turn on your TV, then tune your TV to channel 3 with one button press.

1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the CABLE mode of your remote.

2. Press [TV], then [SEL] together – hold both down together until the [TV] button illuminates.

3. In this order, press [TV], [DEVICE], [TV], [0], [3], [DEVICE], [CABLE]. The [TV] button will blink and remain illuminated.

4. Press [CH ] to lock in this setting. The [TV] button will blink and go out.

To return the [TV] button to its normal function, repeat steps 1 and 2 above, then press [CH ].

Programming and using the [BYPASS] SmartKey™

The [BYPASS] button (CABLE mode) places your CABLE converter in a BYPASS mode. While the CABLE converter is in its BYPASS mode, you can record one program on your VCR while watching a different program through your TV.

You can program the [BYPASS] button so that any time it is pressed, it will also tune your TV to a specific channel. This is important because when exiting the CABLE converter’s BYPASS mode, your TV should be re-tuned to its default channel, typically 3, for proper cable reception.

1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the CABLE mode of your remote.

2. Press [BYPASS], then [SEL] together – hold both down together until the [CABLE] button illuminates.

3. In this order, press [BYPASS], [DEVICE], [TV], [0], [3], [DEVICE], [CABLE]. The [CABLE] button will blink and remain illuminated.

4. Press [CH ] to store the setting. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.

To return the [BYPASS] button to its normal function, repeat steps 1 and 2 above, then press [CH ].

Remember: When using any SmartKey™ to transmit a series of functions, be sure to keep your remote aimed at the devices to ensure all functions are received in their entirety.

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1. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] - hold both down until the illuminated mode buttons start blinking in sequence.

2. Press [CABLE] to identify your CABLE converter code. Or [TV], [VCR], [AUX] to identify these codes. The selected mode button will illuminate.

3. Press [INFO]. The illuminated button will “blink back” the code number, with a 1-second interval between each digit of the code.

Example: For code “105”, the remote will blink 1 time, then 10 times, then 5 times.

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1. Your remote has a Point and Press™ Programming label on the back of its case. This will help you quickly program the remote without using codes.

2. A mode button will illuminate while the remote is in a programming mode. In the absence of an entry, the illuminated button will go out after 40 seconds.

3. When locking in your devices, the illuminated mode button will blink 2 times and go off.

4. When using the Point and Press™ Programming method, you may find a code that turns your device off but not back on (after pressing [MUTE]). If this happens…

a. the correct code has not been found. Continue pressing [CH ] until your devices turn on and off.

OR

b. you may have gone past the correct matching code. Try pressing [CH ] one step at a time until you find a code that turns your devices back on.

5. If you have a Scientific Atlanta 8500 series converter, press [CH ] or [CH ] to turn on the converter. Press [CABLE] to turn these converters off.

6. Your remote control will automatically shut itself off if the same key is pressed and held for 45 seconds. This extends battery life in the event the remote becomes lodged under or between large, heavy objects.

7. To reset your remote to its original settings…

a. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.

b. Press [CABLE]. The [CABLE] button illuminates.

c. Press [*Help], then [*HELP]. The [CABLE] button will blink 3 times and go out.

8. When programming your TV, VCR, or AUXILIARY devices, you may find several setup codes that can turn on / off a specific device. However, not all of these codes may operate all the functions on the device bring programmed. Be sure to use the setup code that operates all the functions on the device you are programming.

9. If you have any questions concerning the operation of your CABLE converter, contact your cable operator.

Batteries Weak
When the batteries become too weak, the remote will reset itself back to operate only the CABLE portion. This is a default setting.

When you press [DEVICE] and [TV], the [TV] button should be illuninating when you press the
[CH ] or [CH ] buttons. If this is not happenning, and the [CABLE] button is illuninating when you press the [CH ] or [CH ] buttons, you probably need new batteries

To recitify, install 2 new "AAA" size batteries.

refer to: Step 2.  Installing / Replacing Batteries

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1. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together until buttons light up (2 - 3 seconds)

5. All codes will now be CLEARED, except for the default settings of the DCT® 2000 Series, and CFT2200® converter boxes.

6. Start programming your RT-U49A over again, as needed.

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