GE Universal Remote Instruction Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the GE Universal Remote. This remote is capable of operating thousands of audio/video devices including TVs, DVD players, cable, satellite receivers and more!

IMPORTANT: SAVE THIS MANUAL AND CODE LIST FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Battery Installation

Your universal remote requires two (2) AAA Alkaline batteries (not included).

To Install the Batteries:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover down.
2. Match the (+) and (-) marks on the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery compartment, then insert two (2) AAA Alkaline batteries. Be sure to use fresh batteries.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

Note: If your remote stops operating properly, replace the batteries with new ones. The remote will retain the codes you have programmed for up to 10 minutes after the batteries are removed.

Battery Precautions:

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.
• Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with local and national regulations.
• Remove batteries if product is to be unused for an extended period of time.

Battery Saver

Your remote automatically turns off if the buttons are depressed more than 8 seconds. This will save your batteries should your remote get stuck in a place where the buttons remain depressed (e.g., between the sofa cushions).

Code Saver

You will have up to 10 minutes to change the batteries in your remote without losing codes you have programmed. However, do not press any buttons until batteries are installed in the remote. If buttons are pressed without batteries in the remote, all codes will be lost.

Button Functions

The red indicator light ? illuminates when any button is pressed.

Device Selection Buttons (TV, CBL/SAT, DVD/VCR, AUX*): Selects the device to control.

ON/OFF ?: Turns the device on or off.

Playback Controls (RECORD, PLAY, STOP, REW, FF, PAUSE): Standard playback functions.

INPUT: Selects the video inputs from available viewing sources.

GUIDE (in SHIFT mode): Displays satellite or cable on-screen program guide.

MUTE ?: Turns off the TV sound while the picture remains.

OK (in SHIFT mode): Selects menu items for the device you are controlling.

INFO (i): Displays/selects on-screen channel information, etc.

MENU: Displays the Menu on the TV and other devices. Use the SHIFT button to access this feature.

NUMBERS (0-9): Enter numbers for direct channel selection. Some devices require pressing ENTER after number entry.

DOT (.): Used to select digital channels, for example: 4.1, 9.2.

SETUP Button: Used to program the remote. SHIFT is the alternate function of this button. Use the SHIFT button to access the Menu and Navigation functions of your device. To enter the SHIFT mode, press this button once. To exit the shift mode, press the SHIFT button again.

VOLUME UP/DOWN (VOL +/-): Changes the volume level of the device, normally the TV.

CHANNEL Up/Down (CH ▲/▼): Changes the channels. In SHIFT mode, these buttons navigate on-screen cursors and are used to make selections.

CH (PREV. CH): Returns to the previously selected channel.

EXIT (in SHIFT mode): Exits on-screen menus and/or returns to the previous on-screen selection.

ENTER: For some TV models, used after direct channel number entry to immediately change to the selected channel.

*AUX Button not available on model number 34456, 3-device Universal Remote.

Programming Your Remote

Your GE universal remote control is designed to control up to 4 different audio/video devices such as TV, DVD, VCR, satellite, cable, and audio using only one remote. To use this remote, you will need to program it to control the devices of your choice. There are two ways to program the remote: Direct Code Entry or Auto Code Search.

Direct Code Entry (Recommended)

1. Locate the Code List provided with this manual. Find the DEVICE CATEGORY you wish to program (e.g., TV, DVD, SAT, AUX) and then find the BRAND of that device. Circle all the codes under that brand. Example: For a GE TV, locate the TV code section then circle all of the GE TV codes.
2. Manually turn on the device you wish to control.
3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red indicator light stays on (approximately 2 seconds) and then release the SETUP button.
4. Press and release the desired device button on the remote (TV, DVD, CBL, AUX). The red indicator will blink once and then remain on.
5. Enter the first 4-digit code previously found in the code list using the number buttons on the remote. If the code entered is a valid code, the red indicator light will turn off. If the code entered is not a valid code, the red indicator light will flash and remain on, allowing you to re-enter the code.

Note: If no buttons are pressed for 35 seconds, the remote will exit the SETUP mode and you will have to start over.

6. Point the remote at the device. Press the POWER ? button—if the device turns off, no further programming is required for that device. If the device does not turn off, repeat steps 3-6 and use the next code found in the code list. Continue this process until a code for your device is found.
7. Repeat this process for each device (e.g., TV, DVD, CBL, AUX) in your home entertainment system you wish to control.

Programming Notes

• If your device does not respond to the remote after trying all codes listed or your brand is not listed in the code list, use the Auto Code Search method to program your remote.
• Sometimes the first code that "works" with your device may operate only a few functions of your device. There may be another code in the code list that controls more functions. Try other codes from the code list for more functionality.
• You can use any device button to control other devices in your home entertainment system. For example, you can use the AUX* device button to control an audio receiver or a DVD, VCR, satellite, etc.
• For combination devices, you may have to enter a code for each device. For example, for a VCR/DVD device, you may have to enter a code for the DVD under the DVD button and enter a code for the VCR using a different device button on the remote.
• Write down the code found to operate your device for future reference.

*AUX Button not available on model number 34456, 3-device Universal Remote.

Auto Code Search

The Auto Code Search searches automatically through all of the codes stored in this remote. Read all the following steps prior to starting the auto code search, as you will need to be prepared to lock-in the proper code when found.

1. Manually turn on the device you wish to control.
2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red indicator light stays on (approximately 2 seconds) and then release the button.
3. Press and release the desired device button on the remote (TV, DVD, CBL, AUX). The red indicator will blink once and then remain on.
4. Point the remote at the device and press and release the POWER ? button (for TV) or PLAY ▶️ button (for DVD, VCR, etc.) to start the search. The red indicator will flash (approximately every 2 seconds) as the remote searches. Note: The remote must be pointed at the device for the duration of this search.
5. Place your finger on the #1 button so you are prepared to lock-in the code.
6. When the device shuts off or begins playing, press the #1 button to lock-in the code. The red indicator light will turn off. Note: You have approximately two seconds after the device shuts off or begins playing to lock-in the code.
7. Point the remote at the device and check to see if the remote operates the device as desired. If it does, no further programming is required for that device. If it does not, return to step 2 and start the auto search again.
8. Repeat this process for each device (e.g., TV, DVD, SAT, AUX) in your home entertainment system you wish to control.

Programming Notes

• This process may take several minutes as the remote contains many codes.
• When using the Auto Code Search programming method, the device button corresponding to the type of device you want to control must be selected (e.g., the TV device button must be selected in step 3 if you want to control a TV, the DVD device button for a DVD player, etc.).
• The SETUP button can be used during the search process to reverse the direction of the search of the remote codes. For example, if you miss the code for your device and the remote is continuing to search (as indicated by the blinking red light), press the SETUP button and the code search will reverse direction and return to the code.
• Sometimes the first code that "works" with your device may operate only a few functions of your device. There may be another code in the code list that performs more functions. Continue the auto code search as directed above until the best code is found.

Using Your Remote

Controlling Combo Devices

Some Combo devices (e.g., TV/VCR, TV/DVD, DVD/VCR, etc.) will require you to set up two different Mode buttons to control both parts of the Combo device. For example, if you have a TV/DVD Combo, you might need to set up one code under the TV button to control the TV part AND a separate code (under any other Mode button) to control the DVD part.

Using SHIFT for Menu and Navigation

The SHIFT button allows access to more than one function for certain buttons. Note: The red indicator light ? will blink when the remote is in SHIFT mode.

Use the SHIFT/SETUP button prior to accessing the MENU, OK, EXIT, and Navigation functions. For example:

• For MENU, press and release SHIFT/SETUP, then INFO/MENU.
• For OK, press and release SHIFT/SETUP, then MUTE/OK.
• For EXIT, press and release SHIFT/SETUP, then LAST/EXIT.
• For Up, Down, Left, or Right Navigation, press and release SHIFT/SETUP followed by the respective Channel or Volume button.

SPECIAL NOTE: The remote will stay in shift mode until the SHIFT button is pressed again, or until 10 seconds of inactivity.

Master Volume Feature

The Master Volume Feature allows you to select a single device (TV or audio receiver) that the volume control always controls. For example, the remote can be in TV mode while the volume buttons control the volume on your audio receiver instead of your TV.

Enabling the Master Volume Feature

1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red indicator stays on (approximately 2 seconds) and then release the button.
2. Press and release desired device button (TV, DVD, CBL, AUX) for the device you wish to control the volume.
3. Press and release the MUTE ? button.
4. Press and release the VOL + button. The red indicator will blink twice and then go off.

To test the feature, put the remote in another mode such as the TV mode if you programmed the audio receiver to be the Master Volume Device. Point the remote at the audio receiver, press and hold either the VOL + or the VOL - button. If the audio receiver volume changes then the remote is programmed correctly. If the TV volume changes and not the audio receiver, you will have to repeat the steps above and test again.

Disabling the Master Volume Feature

1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red indicator stays on (approximately 2 seconds) and then release the button.
2. Press and release the device button (TV, DVD, CBL, AUX) which is programmed to control the Master Volume Feature.
3. Press and release the MUTE ? button.
4. Press and release the VOL - button. The red indicator light will blink twice and go off.

Direct Code Entry (Manual Code Input)

This function allows you to enter a known code directly.

1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red indicator stays on (approximately 2 seconds) and then release the button.
2. Press and release the desired device button (TV, CBL, DVD, DVR) for which you would like the code.
3. Press and release the ENTER button.
4. Press and release the #1 button. Count the number of times the remote light flashes. This is the number corresponding to the first digit of the code. Repeat the process by pressing the #2, #3, and #4 buttons for the remaining digits.
5. Press and release the ENTER button to exit this mode.

Reset to Factory Settings

1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red indicator stays on (approximately 2 seconds) and then release the button.
2. Press and release the OK button.
3. Press and release the number #0 button. The red indicator light will flash twice.

Troubleshooting

The remote does not operate your device.

• Press the device button of the device you wish to control.
• Program the remote with a new code.
• Install new batteries. (You might have to reprogram your remote after installing new batteries.)
• The remote may not be compatible with your device.

The remote does not operate some features of your device.

• Sometimes a particular code might operate some features but not all. Try programming the remote with a new code.
• The remote may not be able to operate all features of your device, or button names might be different than your device.

Red Indicator blinks and stays on after you program a product code.

• The remote did not accept the code.
• Try to program the code again or try a different code.

Remote Code is not available for a combo device (e.g., TV/VCR)

• See section for controlling combo devices.

Remote buttons are not operating properly

• Check to ensure the remote is not in shift mode. Press and release the SETUP/SHIFT button and see if the remote buttons operate properly. If this does not help, press and release the SHIFT/SETUP button again to exit the shift mode.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please visit our web site www.byjasco.com, or contact our Technical Support Group at 1-800-654-8483 from 7:30 AM–5:00 PM CST.

90-Day Limited Warranty

Jasco Products Company warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of 90 days from the original date of consumer purchase. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of this product only and does not extend to consequential or incidental damage to other products that may be used with this unit. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If unit should prove defective within the warranty period, return prepaid with dated proof of purchase to:

Jasco Products Company
10 East Memorial Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
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GE is a trademark of General Electric Company and is under license by Jasco Products Company LLC, 10 E. Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City, OK 73114.

This Jasco product comes with a 90-day limited warranty. Visit www.byjasco.com for warranty details and product registration.

Questions? Contact us at 1-800-654-8483 between 7:30 AM–5:00 PM CST.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: 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.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This digital device complies with Canadian standard ICES-003.