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Synergy V (RC-U62CD-R)

 

Programming Your Cable Converter

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  1. Turn on your converter
     
  2. Press [OK], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the mode (power) buttons start blinking in sequence like below:

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  3. Try code 001, 002, or 003 until the converter turns off
     
  4. Press [MUTE]
     
    • If your converter turns back on, press [OK] to lock in the code
       
      • The mode (power) buttons will blink 3 times and go out
         
    • If your CABLE converter does not turn back on, repeat steps 3 and 4 until you can turn your CABLE converter off and on
       
  5. Write your CABLE brand & setup code down for future reference
 

Programming Other Devices

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  1. Turn on your device
     
  2. Press [OK], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the mode (power) buttons start blinking in sequence:

    RC-U62CDR_top.gif

     
  3. From the Setup Code list below, locate and enter the 3-digit code for your brand. If multiple codes are listed, you may have to enter several 3-digit codes until your device turns off






     
    • If you cannot find your code, you can use Point and Press Programming

       
  4. Press [MUTE]
     
  5. If your device turns back on, press [OK] to lock in the code
     
    • The mode (power) buttons will blink 3 times and go out
       
  6. Use your device key (AUDIO, DVD, VCR, TV) to power the device back on If your device does not turn back on, repeat steps using a different setup code
     
  7. Try specific commands for your device, like:
     
    • TV - [VOL UP], [VOL DOWN] and [MUTE]
    • VCR - Put a tape in and try [PLAY], [REWIND] and [FFWD]
    • DVD Player - Put a DVD in and try [PLAY], [Pause] and [FFWD]
    • Audio Device - [VOL UP], [VOL DOWN] and [MUTE]
       
  8. If your device does not work for specific commands, repeat steps using a different setup code

  9. Write your device brand & setup code for future reference
 

Point and Press Programming

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  1. Turn on your device
     
  2. Press [OK], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons down until the mode (power) buttons start blinking in sequence:

    RC-U62CDR_top.gif
     
  3. Press and hold the [CH +] button until the TV turns off
     
    • Every time the buttons light in a sequence, the remote is trying a different code. It may take seconds or several minutes for the remote to find the proper code for your device
       
    • Please be patient, and be ready to release the [CH +] button when the device turns off
       
  4. Press [MUTE]
     
    • If your TV turns back on, press [OK] to lock in the code. The mode (power) buttons will blink 3 times and go out
       
    • If your TV does not run back on, try pressing [CH -] one step at a time until that device turns back on. Each time you press the [CH -] button, the power/mode buttons will start blinking in reverse sequence:

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  5. Once you have found the proper code, press [OK] to lock in the code
     
  6. Try specific commands for your device, like:
     
    • TV - [VOL UP], [VOL DOWN] and [MUTE]
    • VCR - Put a tape in and try [PLAY], [REWIND] and [FFWD]
    • DVD Player - Put a DVD in and try [PLAY], [Pause] and [FFWD]
    • Audio Device - [VOL UP], [VOL DOWN] and [MUTE]
       
  7. If your device does not work for specific commands, repeat steps above
 

Button functions

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Programming Volume Control

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By default, your remote defaults to your TV volume control (unless you are in AUDIO mode)
 

To control volume commands through your CONVERTER in the remote's CABLE mode:

  1. Press [OK], then [CBL] together - hold both down until the [CBL] button lights up (under your finger)
     
  2. Press [VOL ], then [CBL]. The [CBL] button will blink and go out



To control volume / mute back through your TV in the remote's CABLE mode:

  1. Press [OK], then [CBL] together - hold both down until the [CBL] button lights up (under your finger)
     
  2. Press [VOL ], then [TV]. The [CBL] button will blink and go out
 

Installing / Replacing Batteries

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Install two (2) "AA" batteries as indicated by the diagram in the battery compartment. Be careful to properly match the "+ / -" ends of the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment

When the batteries become too weak to operate the remote control properly, the mode keys will become dim or not illuminate at all during use. When this happens, install 2 new "AA" size batteries

Your remote control has Memory Guard, which eliminates reprogramming after battery changes

 

General Reset

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The remote can be reset to its factory default settings if needed

 

  1. Press [OK], then [CBL] together until the [CBL] button lights up (under your finger)
     
  2. Press [1]
     
  3. The [CBL] button will blink 3 times and go out. All codes will now be cleared. Start programming your remote over again, as needed
    • If the [CBL] button DID NOT blink 3 times and go out, follow the alternate procedure below.
      1. Press [OK], then [CBL] together until the [CBL] button lights up (under your finger)

      2. Press [0]
      3. The [CBL] button will blink 3 times and go out. All codes will now be cleared. Start programming your remote over again, as needed