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Remote Code Power Scan
If your brand is not listed below or if were were not able to get the listed device codes to work properly, use the following procedure to scan through all codes. If/when the remote scan scan reaches the correct code, the device (whether a TV, VCR, or other) will turn ON or OFF. When this happens, try some other functions to make sure you have the correct code. Occasionally the Power button may work when other buttons do not.
Note: If you start the procedure and at any time do not press a button within 20 seconds, the remote will end the procedure automatically.
If the codes provided do not work, you can try a Power Scan. Here are some simple tips before you begin:
When starting a Power Scan after previously entering the code manually, first reprogram the remote to 500 using the remote for a TV or VCR or 0000 for the AUX mode. This will give you quicker and more consistent results. Once the device powers off, press the # button or the address button depending on the type of remote you have. Manually turn on the device you are trying to program before you begin the Power Scan. If the scan powers the device off, but does not give full function, re-start scan mode and continue (for example, there are dozens of RCA TV codes). Not all devices are supported, and many will only give you basic functions. If performing the Power Scan correctly then it should not take more than six minutes to find the code.
If you are performing a Power Scan in AUX mode, the steps you should follow are below:
If your brand is not listed below or if were were not able to get the listed device codes to work properly, use the following procedure to scan through all codes. If/when the remote scan scan reaches the correct code, the device (whether a TV, VCR, or other) will turn ON or OFF. When this happens, try some other functions to make sure you have the correct code. Occasionally the Power button may work when other buttons do not.
Note: If you start the procedure and at any time do not press a button within 20 seconds, the remote will end the procedure automatically.
- Turn ON the electronic device you want to program the remote to control.
- Press the Mode button on the remote until the appropriate mode light is flashing.
- Press the Address button. The mode light will start flashing slowly.
- Press the Power button. The mode light will stop flashing and stay lit.
- Press the Up or Down arrow button to set the remote to the next code. The Down arrow button scans backward and the Up arrow button scans forward.
- When the correct code is reached, the device (whether a TV, VCR, or other) will turn off.
- Press the Address button to store the code in the remote control memory. If the code is valid for your remote, the mode light will blink 3 times.
- Turn the device back ON by pressing the Power button.
- Try some other functions to make sure you have the correct code. Occasionally the Power button may work when others do not.
- If the other buttons work, follow the current settings procedure below to determine the current remote settings.
- If the other buttons do not work, repeat the previous steps. The scan will resume from the last code stored.
- The mode light will flash rapidly when the scan has returned to the starting point and all codes have been tested for that mode. The remote control may not control some device models.
If the codes provided do not work, you can try a Power Scan. Here are some simple tips before you begin:
When starting a Power Scan after previously entering the code manually, first reprogram the remote to 500 using the remote for a TV or VCR or 0000 for the AUX mode. This will give you quicker and more consistent results. Once the device powers off, press the # button or the address button depending on the type of remote you have. Manually turn on the device you are trying to program before you begin the Power Scan. If the scan powers the device off, but does not give full function, re-start scan mode and continue (for example, there are dozens of RCA TV codes). Not all devices are supported, and many will only give you basic functions. If performing the Power Scan correctly then it should not take more than six minutes to find the code.
If you are performing a Power Scan in AUX mode, the steps you should follow are below:
- Hold down the AUX button so all buttons light up.
- Enter in prefix 0=TV, 1=VCR, 2=AUX device (i.e., DVD, stereo amplifier, etc.).
- Press the * button.
- Press Power then press the Up button ike you would with a regular Power Scan.
- Once the device powers off, press the # button or the address button depending on the type of remote you have.
- If you start this procedure and at any time do not press a button within 20 seconds, the remote will end the procedure automatically. Simply start over again.
