• The remote control may only operate
some features of your Cable Box or
DBS. For example, the remote control
may turn on the Cable Box or DBS
power, but it may not change chan-
nels at the Cable Box or DBS.
• If you can not change the channels
at the Cable Box by using the
Number buttons, press the VCR
PLUS+/ENTER button after you
press the Number buttons. It may
change channels at the Cable Box.
• When you replace the batteries in
the remote control, you will have to
program the remote control again.
Helpful Hints
Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System 19
4
Within 30 seconds, press the CBL/DBS button.
3
Press the MUTE button.
5
Within 30 seconds, press the Number buttons to enter the
two-digit code for your Cable Box or DBS. For example, if you
have a Zenith Cable Box, press Number buttons 2, 3.
Your VCR remote control may operate your Cable Box or Direct
Broadcast System (DBS). If the remote control doesn’t operate your
Cable Box or DBS now, follow the steps below.
1
Point the remote control at your Cable Box or DBS and
press the CBL/DBS button. Then, press the POWER button.
If your Cable Box or DBS turns on or off, try the other Cable
Box/DBS buttons (see pages 20 - 21). If your Cable Box or DBS does-
n’t turn on or off, or if the other buttons don’t work, go to step 2.
2
Find the brand of your Cable Box or DBS on the lists
below and remember the two-digit number beside it.
6
Repeat step 1. If the remote control works your Cable Box or
DBS, you’re finished. If the remote control still doesn’t work your
Cable Box or DBS, repeat steps 2 - 5, using a different code for
your brand, if available.
There is no guaran-
tee that the remote
control will work
your Cable Box or
DBS.
1&6
2
Find
your
code.
3
4
5
