The remote control allows, by pressing buttons, to generate and send infrared signals that transmit commands to the selected equipment. Its universal nature lies in the fact that the user can connect the remote to various devices of his choice. To do this, just press a certain key. The most popular way to use it is to use the remote control to work with the TV. Consoles can be of various types: [caption id="attachment_5267" align="aligncenter" width="848"]
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What does the universal remote control look like, button assignment
Universal control panels are produced by many manufacturers. Philips products are among the most popular. The set of buttons on different devices has approximately the same composition. As an example, the following will talk about the model 2008B/86. It has the following buttons:
- There is an LED indicator on the top. Its illumination allows the user to see the result of the operations performed by him.
- Button for switching the inputs of the equipment for which the setting is being made.
- Next, there is a set of buttons, each of which corresponds to one of the types of equipment that the universal remote control can work with. Their purpose is indicated in the instruction manual for the remote control.
- This block contains menu cursors and buttons for operation: MENU, GUID, INFO and
- This block contains keys for volume control, as well as those that are designed to switch channels.
- This part has keys for controlling teletext viewing and digital recording and playback.
- Buttons “*TXT” and “#HELP”, which are used when working with teletext. The latter can also be used when entering the number of the channel desired by the user.
- Using the number pad keys, you can select the channel number to watch or the track number to play when operating the player.
- This key is used to turn the remote control on or off.
- The universal device needs to be configured, while the native remote control will work out of the box.
- When the remote control is replaced, most likely the setup procedure in the universal remote control will have to be repeated. In a specialized device, this is not necessary.
- The universal remote control can be configured to work with a variety of TV receivers. Their native remotes may have a different configuration. Therefore, the labeling of the keys may differ from the original.
- It must be remembered that the universal remote allows you to perform the most important operations, but not all. At the same time, specialized allows you to use the maximum of opportunities.
- Connection is carried out to the vast majority of models, but not to all. In some cases, connecting a universal remote control will not work.
If the user has worked with several devices, then it may be a good option for him to use a universal device, otherwise, you should consider purchasing a specialized one.
First pairing – how to connect and bind a customizable universal remote to a TV, step by step instructions
Tuning can be carried out manually or using an automatic procedure. Before starting work, you need to view the list of available codes and select the one that applies to the existing model.
You can download the codes for universal TV remote controls for subsequent setup at the link:
Codes for universal remotes To start connecting, you need to turn on the TV. At the same time, the first channel is installed in it. Next, perform the following operations:
- On the remote control, press the TV button, it is designed to select the operating mode in which you can control the TV. This button on the diagram can be seen in block 3.
- The button is held for at least 5 seconds. It can be released after the indicator light on the remote control lights up.
After that, you need to go directly to the setup procedure.
How to set up the remote
To perform manual setup, after the initial pairing, you must perform the following steps:
- The previously found sequence of numbers corresponding to the brand of the TV is entered using the numeric keypad.
- During the input of a digital combination, the indicator should be lit. If it goes out, then the wrong code was entered and the entry will need to be repeated again.
- After the desired combination has been entered successfully, you need to press the 9 key and do not release it until the TV turns off by itself.
- Next, you need to exit the remote control settings mode. To do this, press the TV key twice.
After turning on the TV with the remote control, you can start watching programs. There is an option for automatic configuration. It differs in that in this situation there is no need to determine the TV code in advance. To perform this procedure after the pairing procedure is completed, you will need to perform the following steps:
- The user must enter the combination 9999.
- Immediately after that, press the button 9 and do not release it until the television receiver automatically turns off. This will mean that the code was matched successfully. Typically, the search time does not exceed 15 seconds.
How to manage
The universal remote control is operated in the same way as the native TV remote control is used. Due to the fact that it must fit a large number of models, it is necessary that the buttons act in accordance with the functions indicated on them. However, a wide variety of original remotes leads to the fact that some of their functions are not performed on universal devices. In order to find out exactly how each button works when configured for a specific model, you need to read the technical documentation for the universal device.
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How to set up a smartphone with a downloaded universal remote
When buying a smartphone, the user gets many additional features. One of them is using the phone as a software universal remote. To do this, you need to choose one of the specialized programs. For example, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wifi.control.samsung&hl=ru If the remote control stops working, all you have to do is visit the Android app store and select the desired app. By downloading and installing it, you can perform all the actions that previously required a remote control. The latest models of operating systems provide a built-in utility that performs the necessary functions.
Remote control on a smartphone [/ caption] You can work with the software remote control as follows. After launching the application, the user will be prompted to select the device with which he plans to work. The choice of the manufacturer is carried out using the built-in menu. Then you need to specify the method of pairing with the managed device. You can choose from the following options: Infrared, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. After that, a search will be made for equipment available using this communication method.
A confirmation code will appear on the TV screen. After entering it in the smartphone, it will be installed. Operation with the software control panel is simple and lies in the fact that the application will give instructions that the user must follow. Since this remote control is universal, it will be possible to control all devices that can understand its commands using a smartphone. How to set up a universal remote control DEXP, DNS – video instruction: https://youtu.be/IntwVBq8HLA
Possible problems and solutions
When setting up, it may turn out that the selected code does not fit the TV. In this case, you need to try to carry out automatic configuration. Perhaps a combination of numbers chosen in this way will help solve the problem. Sometimes choosing a code for a TV of a similar design may be a suitable option. In some cases, it may happen that a new combination of numbers is only partially suitable. It will be necessary to check which functions will work and which will not. If almost everything is functioning, then this option can be a way out.
If there are several remotes in the home or office, it cannot be ruled out that another remote is mistakenly used. In this case, you can mark them, but it is better to start using the universal remote control instead. If the user has made the settings, but the remote control does not work and it is not possible to determine the cause. In such a situation, a factory reset can help. This operation is different for different remotes. The necessary sequence of actions is indicated in the operating instructions. When
the TV does not respond to pressing the buttons , you need to check whether it will execute commands at close range. If in this case everything works, then you need to change the batteries. The most likely reason is the lack of charge in them.
