GE Universal Remote Instruction Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this GE-branded Universal Remote Control. This remote is capable of operating thousands of audio/video devices including TVs, Blu-ray™/DVD players, streaming media players, sound bars, cable receivers and more!

Setup

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

Battery Installation

1. On the back of the remote, pull down on the textured surface and slide battery cover downward to remove.
2. Match the (+) and (-) marks on the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery compartment, then insert two (2) AAA batteries. Be sure to use fresh batteries.
3. Position battery cover slightly below opening and push upward to lock into place.

NOTE: If your remote stops operating properly, replace the batteries with new ones.

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.

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 have up to 10 minutes to change the batteries in your remote without losing the codes you have programmed.

Button Functions

Diagram of the GE Universal Remote control showing numbered buttons. Key buttons include: 1. Power [Power Symbol], 2. Input [Input Symbol], 3. Device Selectors (TV, CBL, DVD, AUX), 4. Playback Controls (Record [Record Symbol], Play [Play Symbol], Pause [Pause Symbol], Stop [Stop Symbol], Rewind [Rewind Symbol], Fast Forward [Fast Forward Symbol]), 5. DVD/Blu-ray™ Open/Close or List, 6. Setup [Gear Symbol], 7. ABCD, 8. Home/Guide, 9. Menu [Menu Symbol], 10. Navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right), 11. OK [Checkmark Symbol], 12. Exit [X Symbol], 13. Info, 14. Volume Up/Down [Plus Symbol]/[Minus Symbol], 15. Mute [Mute Symbol], 16. Channel Up/Down [Channel Up Symbol]/[Channel Down Symbol], 17. Previous Channel, 18. Number Pad (0-9), 19. Dot [Dot Symbol], 20. Enter [Enter Symbol].

Button Descriptions

• 1. Power: Turns devices On/Off [Power Symbol].
• 2. Input: Selects video inputs [Input Symbol].
• 3. TV, CBL, DVD, AUX: Selects the device to control.
• 4. Playback Controls: Record [Record Symbol], Play [Play Symbol], Stop [Stop Symbol], Rewind [Rewind Symbol], Fast Forward [Fast Forward Symbol], Pause [Pause Symbol].
• 5. DVD/Blu-ray™ Open/Close: Opens/closes a player, or List features on cable/satellite receivers.
• 6. Setup: Used to program the remote [Gear Symbol].
• 7. ABCD: Access additional features for DVRs, cable and satellite receivers.
• 8. Home/Guide: Easily access features on streaming devices, or Guide on cable/satellite receivers.
• 9. Menu: Displays the on-screen menu [Menu Symbol].
• 10. Navigation: Up/Down/Left/Right menu navigation.
• 11. OK: Selects menu items for the controlled device [Checkmark Symbol].
• 12. Exit: Exit on-screen menus [X Symbol].
• 13. Info: Displays on-screen show/content information.
• 14. Volume: Volume Up/Down [Plus Symbol]/[Minus Symbol].
• 15. Mute: Mutes sound [Mute Symbol].
• 16. Channel: Channel Up/Down [Channel Up Symbol]/[Channel Down Symbol].
• 17. Previous Channel: Returns to the previously selected channel.
• 18. Numbers: Enter numbers for direct channel selection.
• 19. Dot (•): Used to select digital channels, e.g., 4.1 [Dot Symbol].
• 20. Enter: Some devices require Enter [Enter Symbol] to be pressed after channel selection.

Programming Your Remote

Your remote is designed to control multiple audio/video devices. To use, you will need to program the remote for your devices. There are two different methods you can use to program the remote: Direct Code Entry or Auto Code Search.

• The Direct Code Entry method is the recommended method as it is the simplest and quickest method in most cases.
• The Auto Code Search method searches through all the codes in the remote to find a code for your device.

Note: This remote comes preprogrammed for Samsung TVs. Press TV for Samsung TVs.

Direct Code Entry (Recommended)

1. Locate the Code List included with your remote. Find the section for the type of device you wish to control (for example TV, CBL, DVD, AUX). Locate the brand of your device and circle all the remote codes for the brand.
2. Press and hold down the SETUP [Gear Symbol] button on the remote until the red light on the remote control turns on. Release the SETUP button. The red light will remain on. (Note: The red light will either be a small light at the top of the remote or the power on/off button.)
3. Press and release the device button (e.g., TV, CBL, DVD, AUX) for the type of device you wish to control. The red light will blink once and remain on. (Note: Any device button can be programmed to control any device. For example, the CBL button can control a Satellite Receiver, Digital Converter Box, Streaming Media Player, etc.)
4. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the first 4-digit remote code you circled in the Code List. The red light will turn off after entering the fourth digit.
5. Point the remote at the device. Test the buttons to see if the device responds as expected. If buttons do not operate the device, return to Step 2 and use the next code.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for each device you wish to control.

Programming Notes

• Some codes may operate only a few functions. Try other codes for more functionality.
• If no code works or is listed, use the Auto Code Search method.
• For combo devices (TV/DVD, TV/VCR), you may need to enter a code for each part. (See Controlling Combo Devices.)
• Write down the codes used for future reference.

Auto Code Search

The Auto Code Search is a process to find a code for your device by searching through all stored codes. Read all steps before starting.

1. Manually turn on the device you wish to control. (Note: Cannot be used for devices without power on/off capability. Use Direct Code Entry in those cases.)
2. Press and hold SETUP [Gear Symbol] until the red light turns on. Release SETUP. The red light remains on.
3. Press and release the device button (TV, CBL, DVD, AUX) for the device. The red light blinks once and remains on.
4. Point the remote at the device and press POWER [Power Symbol]. The remote sends 10 different codes. The red light blinks once for each code and remains on. Did the device turn off?
   • If YES, go to Step 5.
   • If NO, repeat Step 4 to test the next 10 codes.
5. Manually turn the device back on.
6. Point the remote at the device and press VOL + [Plus Symbol]. The remote resends the first code from Step 4. The red light blinks once and remains on. Did the device turn off?
   • If YES, press and release the same device button pressed in Step 3 to store the code. Go to Step 7.
   • If NO, continue pressing and releasing VOL + [Plus Symbol] until the device turns off (wait ~3 seconds between presses). When it turns off, press and release the same device button pressed in Step 3 to store the code. Go to Step 7.
   (Notes: VOL - [Minus Symbol] can be used to go backwards through codes. Red light flashes twice after testing the first or last code in a batch of 10.)
7. Use the remote to turn the device back on. Test buttons. If they don't work, return to Step 2 and repeat the process.
8. Repeat this process for each device you wish to control.

Controlling Combo Devices

For combo devices (e.g., TV/VCR, TV/DVD), you may need to set up two different device buttons to control both parts. For example, a TV/DVD combo might require one code under the TV button for the TV and a separate code under the DVD button for the DVD player.

Using Your Remote

Master Volume Feature

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

Enabling the Master Volume Feature

1. Press and hold SETUP [Gear Symbol] until the red light turns on. Release SETUP. The red light remains on.
2. Press and release the device button (TV, AUX, etc.) for the device you wish to control the volume.
3. Press and release the MUTE [Mute Symbol] button.
4. Press and release VOL + [Plus Symbol]. The red light will blink twice and turn off.

Disabling the Master Volume Feature

1. Press and hold SETUP [Gear Symbol] until the red light turns on. Release SETUP. The red light remains on.
2. Press and release the device button (TV, AUX, etc.) programmed for the Master Volume Feature.
3. Press and release the MUTE [Mute Symbol] button.
4. Press and release VOL - [Minus Symbol]. The red light will blink twice and turn off.

Code Identification

To identify the code for a programmed device:

1. Press and hold SETUP [Gear Symbol] until the red light turns on. Release SETUP. The red light remains on.
2. Press and release the device button (TV, CBL, DVD, AUX) for which you want the code.
3. Press and release the ENTER [Enter Symbol] 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 for #2, #3, and #4 buttons for the remaining digits.
5. Press and release ENTER [Enter Symbol] to exit this mode.

Reset to Factory Settings

1. Press and hold SETUP [Gear Symbol] until the red light turns on. Release SETUP. The red light remains on.
2. Press and release the MUTE [Mute Symbol] button.
3. Press and release the #0 button. The red indicator light will flash twice.

Troubleshooting

Remote does not operate your device.

• Make sure batteries are fresh and installed correctly.
• Aim the remote directly at your device, ensuring no obstructions.
• Ensure the correct device (TV, CBL, etc.) is selected on the remote.
• Try programming with a different code (see Direct Code Entry).
• The remote may not be compatible with your device.

Remote does not operate some features of your device.

• A code might operate only some features. Try programming with a different code from the Code List (see Direct Code Entry).
• The remote may not operate all features, or button names might differ from your original remote.

IMPORTANT: SAVE THIS MANUAL AND CODE LIST FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

For questions or additional information, visit www.byjasco.com or contact Technical Support at 1-800-654-8483 (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM CST).

90-Day Limited Warranty

Jasco Products Company warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects for 90 days from the original date of consumer purchase. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement and does not extend to consequential or incidental damage. Some states may have different warranty limitations.

For warranty service, return prepaid with dated proof of purchase to:

Jasco Products Company
10 E. Memorial Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
www.byjasco.com

MADE IN CHINA

GE is a trademark of General Electric Company, used under license by Jasco Products Company LLC. This product comes with a 90-day limited warranty. Visit www.byjasco.com for details.

Questions? Contact 1-800-654-8483 (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM CST).

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 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.

FCC NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications. Such modifications 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 according to 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 causes 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.

ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).