Horizon Remote Control User Guide
Introduction
This new dual-sided Horizon remote control simplifies navigation and makes it more responsive and faster. You can now get to what you want to watch with less clicks, easy menus, and clear programme information.
This guide explains in a few simple steps how to connect your new remote control to the Horizon box and TV set.
Key Features:
- Direct Access Keys: Provide quick access to popular menu items like TV Guide, On Demand, Recordings, Programme Info, Return to Live TV, and Help. Includes additional coloured shortcut buttons.
- Full QWERTZ Keyboard: Located on the rear, this keyboard facilitates easy searching and text entry for applications like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
- Radio Frequency: Operates on a specific radio frequency, eliminating the need for a direct line of sight between the remote and the Horizon box.
Connecting with your Horizon Box
Pair the new Horizon remote control with your Horizon box to enjoy the full experience. Ensure the pull-out tab has been removed from the battery compartment.
- Make sure your Horizon box is turned on and there is a clear line of sight between the box and the remote.
- Turn the remote control with the keyboard side facing up.
- Press and hold the pairing key for 10 seconds, aiming at the Horizon box.
- A notification will appear on your TV set if pairing is successful.
Connecting with your TV Set
You can also pair the remote control with your TV set to switch your TV on/off and adjust the volume.
- Look up your TV brand code (refer to the TV Model Code List).
- Switch off the Horizon box and switch on your television.
- Press and hold the VOL ∨ button and the TV Source button simultaneously for 5 seconds, until the TV ON/OFF button flashes 3 times.
- Enter the TV brand code using the keypad within 10 seconds.
- Point the Horizon remote control at your TV set and hold down the TV ON/OFF button for up to 1 minute, until the TV turns off. If your TV does not turn off, repeat steps 2 to 5.
- As soon as your TV has switched off, again press the VOL ∨ button and the TV Source button until the TV ON/OFF button flashes 3 times.
Attention: If you wait too long after the TV has switched off, an incorrect code may be memorized. If this is the case, please repeat the procedure.
Remote Control Front
The Horizon remote control enables you to operate all features of the Horizon box.
- 1 TV ON/OFF: Switches the television on or off (Standby).
- 2 TV SOURCE: Switches between the different video ports on your television.
- 3 TV VOL+/VOL-: Changes the volume on your television set.
- 4 TV MUTE: Switches the television volume to mute.
- 5 TV GUIDE AND REPLAY: Detailed programme overview for the last and next 7 days.
- 6 BOX ON/OFF: Switches the Horizon box on or off (Standby).
- 7 DIGITS: Direct entry of a channel number or digit in a text.
- 8 MENU: Opens the main menu.
- 9 ARROW BUTTONS: Navigates within the menu or changes channel.
- 10 OK: Acknowledges a menu selection or opens the action menu.
- 11 BACK: Displays the channel bar or jumps a step back in the menu.
- 12 LIVE TV: Exits menus or on-screen functions quickly and returns to full-screen TV. Can also tune to the last viewed channel.
- 13 CH+/CH-: Selects a channel with a higher or lower number.
- 14 TEXT: Opens teletext. Press BACK to cancel teletext.
- 15 STOP: Stops the current recording.
- 16 FAST FORWARD: Fast forwards during a film, recording, or a live programme being played back with a time delay.
- 17 REC: Records the selected programme.
- 18 REWIND: Rewinds during a film, recording, or a live programme.
- 19 PLAY/PAUSE: Pauses or resumes the current programme or video.
Remote Control Rear (Keyboard)
- 20 PAIRING KEY: For channel selection and PIN entry.
- 21 0-9 DIGITS: For channel selection and PIN entry.
- 22 KEYBOARD LOCK KEY: This sensor detects which side is facing up and activates only those keys. To use the keyboard side when it's facing down, press this key to activate all keyboard keys.
- 23 NAVIGATION: Keys to navigate horizontally and vertically through menus.
- 24 KEYBOARD FOR TEXT ENTRY:
- CAPS: Toggles capital letters on/off.
- FN (GREEN): Press and hold this key while pressing a key with a green character to activate the green character.
- FN (YELLOW): Press and hold this key while pressing a key with a yellow character to activate the yellow character.
- 25 COLOUR KEYS: For special functions.
- 26 ACTION KEYS:
- MENU key: Accesses the main menu.
- BACK key: Returns to the previous screen when navigating a menu or accesses channel information while watching TV.
- OK key: Confirms menu selection.
TV Model Code List
A list of TV brand codes is provided for connecting the remote to your television. For a complete overview of TV model codes, please visit upc.ch/remote-codes-en.pdf.