Radio Shack Kameleon Owner's Manual - Care

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    4 th . D raft rs kameleon 8in1 ug 7/9/03 1:02 pm page 1.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 how kameleon ™ works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 installing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 b...

  • Page 3: Installing Batteries

    The remote control includes convenient menu driven programming. The displays are divided into two types of interactive screens: device menus for normal remote control use, and programming menus for feature setup.Acting like its namesake, kameleon changes the device menu for the device being selected...

  • Page 4: Installing Batteries

    Installing batteries i nstalling b atteries i n t he r emote ( cont ’ d ) 1. Press down on the battery compartment cover (on the back of the remote) and lift it off. 2. Slide the aaa batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) shown above. 3. Align the cover with th...

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    To find out what keys appear when the program mode is activated or when a device is selected, see the device menu screens section starting on page 32. Included are brief descriptions of how the keys work for each displayed screen. K ey f unctions when a key is pressed, the ir segments will animate. ...

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    In the tv, cd, or aud mode, use screen to view additional key screens for the selected device. In all modes except cd, dvd, and aud, use fav scan to scan through all channels, or after program- ming, to scan through 10 favorite channels. Use vol ▲ (or vol ▼ ) to raise (or lower) volume for the selec...

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    In the cbl, sat, vcr, or aux mode, use com skip to skip commercials on devices with pvr capabilities (see using commercial skip on page 25). In all modes except aud, use the number keys (1 ~ 9 and 0) to directly select channels (e.G., 009 or 031) or enter numbers. In the aud mode, input will appear....

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    A quick look at the controls k ey f unctions ( continued ) in the cbl, sat, vcr or aux mode, use sleep to activate your device’s sleep timer (if one is available for the device). In the cbl or sat mode, use a/b to act as your cable box’s or satellite receiver’s a/b switch. In the tv, vcr, or dvd mod...

  • Page 9: Adjusting Brightness

    D evice t able note: please refer to the table below when performing the instructions in “programming a device ” on the next page. After programming, the radioshack 8-in-one remote will be able to control the following types of devices: adjusting brightness the radioshack 8-in-one remote has five le...

  • Page 10: Programming A Device

    Programming a device the radioshack 8-in-one remote is preset at the factory to operate the following devices: • motorola cable box • rca tv,vcr, dvd player, and satellite receiver • pioneer cd player and audio receiver • philips tivo pvr (dvr) using the aux key to control devices other than the def...

  • Page 11: Programming A

    8. If desired, repeat steps 4 through 7 for each device you want to control.When finished, press twice to exit programming and return to the last-selected device menu screen. 9. For future reference, write down each working device code in the following boxes: cbl code: brand name:___________________...

  • Page 12: Programming A Dvd Player/

    Programming a dvd player/ vcr combo (continued) 5. Use the setup codes for dvd player/vcr combos (on page 82) to locate the brand name and use the number keys to enter the four- digit code for your device. If performed cor- rectly, the bottom ir segment will flash twice. Note : if the bottom ir segm...

  • Page 13: Checking The Codes

    Each time a test code is sent. As a confirmation, the ir segments will display an outgoing animation. Note : if your device or its original remote control does not have a power key, select a different test function in this step (e.G., ch+, vol+, play, etc). 5. Aim the remote at the device (e.G., tv)...

  • Page 14: Using Learning

    Checking the codes (cont’d) 7. To check for codes of other devices, repeat steps 4 to 6 (on the previous page), but substitute the appropriate device key for each device you are checking.Write down the device’s code digits in the appropriate code boxes on page 11. 8. To exit programming, press twice...

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    5. On the radioshack 8-in-one remote, select and press a desired key where the learned function will be stored. The ir segments will display an incoming animation, continue for three revolutions, and then the entire display will turn off. After the display is off, press and hold the teaching key (on...

  • Page 16: Using Learning (Continued)

    Using learning (continued) d eleting a ll l earned k eys i n a s pecific m ode 1. Press and hold p until the bottom ir segment flashes twice. The program keys will appear: 2. Press ir delete once. The ir delete programming screen will appear: 3. Press a device key once (i.E., cbl, sat, tv, dvd, aud,...

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    4. To exit programming, press once. The display will return to the last-selected device menu screen. 5. Now, when you press vol ▲ , vol ▼ , or mute, the selected device’s volume will be con- trolled, regardless of the mode selected. U nlocking v olume c ontrol f or a s ingle d evice (i ndividual v o...

  • Page 18: Using Macros

    Using macros the radioshack 8-in-one remote includes six macro keys: m1 through m4, com mute, and pwr. Each one can be set up to perform a repetitive, time-consuming operation with the press of a single key. Note : a macro programmed onto the pwr key can only be accessed in the my system mode. Press...

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    P rogramming a m aster p ower m acro in m y s ystem m ode a macro can be programmed onto the pwr key to turn on or off as many as seven home theater devices. Note : this following example assumes the home theater system contains a satellite receiver, a dvd player, an audio receiver, and a tv. 1. Pre...

  • Page 20: Using Macros

    Using macros p rogramming t he com mute k ey ( cont ’ d ) 5. To save the macro, press and hold p until the bottom ir segment flashes twice. The program keys will appear again. 6. To program the second macro, repeat steps 4 and 5, but substitute vol ▲ for vol ▼ this time (to raise the level four step...

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    4. For the source mode, press a desired device key once (i.E., cbl, sat, tv, dvd, aud, vcr, aux, or cd). For this example, press tv once. The selected source device menu screen, including , will be displayed. 5. For the source key, press a key to be moved once. For this example press vol ▲ once. 6. ...

  • Page 22: Programming

    Programming favorite channel scan in the cbl, sat, tv, vcr, or aux mode, the radioshack 8-in-one remote can store a list of up to 10 favorite channels, in any order, that will be immediately scanned when you press fav scan once (see the following section, using channel scan). Note : favorite channel...

  • Page 23: Using My System Mode

    • if favorite channel scan has not been set up, scanning will start with the current channel, then proceed to the next channel up and cycle through all channels for 3 minutes or until stopped by pressing any key. 3. To stop scanning channels at any time, press any key once. Using my system mode the ...

  • Page 24: Using My System Mode

    Using my system mode p rogramming m y s ystem m ode ( cont ’ d ) 3. Press my system once.The video playback programming screen will appear: note : for steps 3 through 7, if a device key is animated, it is assigned to its respective function group. To continue programming the my system mode, you must...

  • Page 25: Reassigning Device Keys

    Reassigning device keys the radioshack 8-in-one remote can be set to control a second device. For example, to control a tv, a cable box, and two dvd players, you can reassign the unused aux key to operate the second dvd player as follows: 1. Press and hold p until the bottom ir segment flashes twice...

  • Page 26: Using Commercial Skip

    Using commercial skip p rogramming c ommercial s kip ( cont ’ d ) 3. Press and hold p until the bottom ir segment flashes twice. The program keys will appear: 4. Press other once.The other programming screen will appear: 5. Using the number keys, enter 9 7 4. The screen will flash twice and display ...

  • Page 27: Setting The Finder Receiver

    2. Press other once.The other programming screen will appear: 3. Using the number keys, enter 9 8 5. The screen will flash four times, confirming the tilt switch is disabled. The program keys will appear again. 4. Exit programming by pressing once. The display will return to the last-selected device...

  • Page 28: Setting The Finder Receiver

    Setting the finder receiver d isabling t he f inder r eceiver ( cont ’ d ) 3. Using the number keys, enter 9 7 2. The screen will flash four times, confirming the finder receiver is disabled. The program keys will appear again. 4. Exit programming by pressing once. The display will return to the las...

  • Page 29: Clearing All

    Clearing all custom programming the radioshack 8-in-one remote contains a custom programming reset program. You can use it to remove all custom programming, except your setup codes and reassigned device keys. Important: executing this program will erase all custom settings for my system, macros, lea...

  • Page 30: About Upgrading

    About upgrading your radioshack 8-in-one remote has the largest infrared code library available and contains a unique feature that allows new codes to be added to its memory over the phone. In a matter of seconds, your remote will quickly and reliably record the new information without complex plugs...

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    Problem: remote finder does not work. Solution: replace battery with new 9 v alkaline battery; also verify finder receiver is enabled (see page 28). Problem: during programming, the bottom ir segment displays a long flash. Solution: an invalid entry has occurred. Check the keys to be pressed and sta...

  • Page 32: Device Menu Screens

    Device menu screens p rogramming m ain m enu pressing and holding p displays the programming main menu screen.Use the program keys to program device control (dev set), code search (search), home theater mode (my system), volume lock (vol ),macros (macro),display brightness ( ),function learning (ir ...

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    Aud m enu pressing screen once (on the audio main menu, as shown on the previous page, right side) displays a secondary audio menu screen.Use these keys to remotely control your audio receiver’s or amplifier’s volume,stations,and surround functions. Pressing screen once more returns the display to t...

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    Device menu screens (cont’d) cbl m ain m enu pressing cbl once displays the cbl main menu screen.After cable box programming, use these keys to remotely control all your device’s common features, such as volume and channels, and menu, guide, and navigation functions. Cd m ain m enu pressing cd once ...

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    Cd m enu pressing screen once (on the cd main menu,as shown on the previous page, right side) displays a secondary cd menu screen.Use these keys to remotely control your cd player’ navigation functions. Pressing screen once more returns the display to the cd main menu screen. Dvd m ain m enu pressin...

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    Device menu screens (cont’d) my system m ain m enu after mode programming, pressing my system once displays the my system main menu screen. Use these keys to remotely access all common features and functions of your home theater system.For details, see using my system mode on page 23. Tv m ain m enu...

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    Tv m enu pressing screen once (on the tv main menu,as shown on previous page,right side) displays a secondary tv menu screen.Use these keys to remotely control all your tv’s common menu features. Pressing screen once more returns the display to the tv main menu screen. Vcr m ain m enu pressing vcr o...

  • Page 38: Care

    Care • keep the remote dry. If the remote gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • handle the remote gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • use and store the remote only in normal temper- ature environments. • keep the remote away from dust and dirt. • wipe the remote with a damp cloth to keep it lookin...

  • Page 39: Limited 90-Day Warranty

    Limited 90-day warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from radioshack company-owned stores and authorized radioshack franchisees and dealers. Except as provided herein,...

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  • Page 42: Manufacturer’S Codes

    Manufacturer’s codes (cÓdigos del fabricante) s etup c odes f or a udio a mplifiers (c Ódigos de c onfiguraciÓn para a mplificadores de a udio ) ge 0078 harman/kardon 0892 jvc 0331 left coast 0892 marantz 0892 optimus 0395 philips 0892 polk audio 0892 realistic 0395 soundesign 0078 victor 0331 wards...

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    S etup c odes f or c able b oxes , c ontinued (c Ódigos de c onfiguraciÓn para c onvertidores de c able , c ontinuaciÓn ) director 0476 general instrument 0476, 0810, 0276, 0003 goldstar 0144 hamlin 0009, 0273 jerrold 0476, 0810, 0276, 0003, 0014 memorex 0000 motorola 0476, 0810, 0276 pace 0237 pana...

  • Page 44: Manufacturer’S Codes,

    Manufacturer’s codes, continued (cÓdigos del fabricante, continuación) s etup c odes f or dvd p layers (c Ódigos de c onfiguraciÓn para r eproductores dvd) aiwa 0641 apex digital 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0796, 0797, 0830, 1100 blaupunkt 0717 blue parade 0571 broksonic 0695 cinevision 0876 cyberhome 0...

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    S etup c odes f or h ome -t heater - in - a -b ox d evices (c Ódigos de c onfiguraciÓn para d ispositivos h ome -t heater - in - a -b ox ) aiwa 1388 anam 1609 apex digital 1257 audiovox 1390 classic 1352 jbl 1306 jvc 1374, 1495 klh 1390 koss 1366 lasonic 1798 norcent 1389 onkyo 1298 oritron 1366 phi...

  • Page 46: Manufacturer’S Codes

    Manufacturer’s codes (cÓdigos del fabricante) s etup c odes f or tv s , c ontinued (c Ódigos de c onfiguraciÓn para t elevisores , c ontinuaciÓn ) alaron 0179 america action 0180 ampro 0751 anam 0180 apex digital 0748, 0765 audiovox 0451, 0180, 0092, 0623 baysonic 0180 bell & howell 0154, 0016 bradf...

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    S etup c odes f or tv s , c ontinued (c Ódigos de c onfiguraciÓn para t elevisores , c ontinuaciÓn ) onwa 0180 optimus 0154, 0250, 0166 optonica 0093 orion 0236, 0463, 0179 panasonic 0250, 0051 penney 0047, 0156, 0051, 0060, 0030, 0178, 0021, 0747, 1347 philco 0054, 0463, 0030, 0145 philips 0054, 14...

  • Page 48: Manufacturer’S Codes,

    Manufacturer’s codes, continued (cÓdigos del fabricante, continuación) s etup c odes f or tv/vcr c ombos (c Ódigos de c onfiguraciÓn para a paratos c ombinados t elevisor /v ideograbadora ) broksonic 0002, 0479, 1479 citizen 1278 curtis mathes 1035 daewoo 1278 emerson 0002, 0479, 1278, 1479 funai 00...

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    S etup c odes f or vcr s , c ontinued (c Ódigos de c onfiguraciÓn para v ideograbadoras , c ontinuaciÓn ) jvc 0067 kec 0037, 0278 kenwood 0067 kodak 0035, 0037 lxi 0037 lloyd’s 0000 mei 0035 mga 0240, 0043 mgn technology 0240 mtc 0240, 0000 magnasonic 1278 magnavox 0035, 0039, 0081, 0000, 1781 magni...

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    Manufacturer’s codes, continued (cÓdigos del fabricante, continuación) s etup c odes f or v ideo a ccessories (c Ódigos de c onfiguraciÓn para a ccesorios de v Ídeo ) panasonic 1120 pioneer 1010 princeton 0113, 0295 samsung 1190 sensory science 1126 sharp 1010 88 manufacturer’s codes (códigos del fa...