User Manual
Your universal remote requires two CR2032 coin-cell batteries (included).
To install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment with their (+) markings up. Push each battery up under the ridge in the compartment with the “+” marking.
3. Push the battery cover back into place
Your universal remote control saves battery power by automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more than seconds. This saves your battery life should your remote get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed, such as between sofa cushions.
To use this universal remote with your home entertainment system, first you need to program it to control your devices. There are four ways you can program the universal remote to operate your devices. Try them in the order listed.
Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying code list for your brand of device.
TIP: Each device key is associated with a type of device— the TV is preset to search for TVs, SATELLITE CABLE for satellite receivers or cable boxes, STREAM for streaming players, and DVD B RAY for DVD and Blu Ray players. To program a device key for a different type of device, see the Changing a Key’s Device Type section.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
2. Find the Code List that came with the remote. Locate the section for the type of device you’re trying to program, and find your brand in that section. Circle the codes for your brand and keep them handy.
3. Press and hold the device key you want to program (the POWER key illuminates).
While you’re holding down the device key, use your other hand enter the first five-digit code for your brand in the code list (the POWER key turns off after the first digit)
4. When you’ve finished entering the five-digit code, keep holding down the device key and look at the POWER key.
NOTES
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features don’t work, try a different code in the list.
Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual.
If your brand isn’t listed in the code list, use one of the Code Search methods to program the remote control. (Refer to the Auto and Manual Code Search methods.)
If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code Entry procedure, the POWER key blinks four times, and the process is exited. The last programmed code under the device key is retained.
The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device— the TV is preset to search for TVs, SATELLITE CABLE for satellite receivers or cable boxes, STREAM for streaming players, and DVD B RAY for DVD and Blu Ray players. To program a device key for a different type of device, see the Changing a Key’s Device Type section.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand Code Search, press the EXIT key
1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
2. Find your device’s brand in the Brand Code list section of the accompanying code list. Circle the number for your brand and keep the list handy.
3. Press and hold the device key you want to program. The POWER key illuminates.
While you’re holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the same time. The POWER key turns off.
4. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
5. Look at the numbers you circled for your device’s brand code number. Press those numbers on the remote keypad.
6. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press POWER on the remote and wait 2 seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device’s brand.
key to store the code. You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key. .NOTES
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are currently programming the remote to control.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features don’t work, try a different code. See the "Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality” section below for more information.
During the Brand Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses that aren’t part of the search.
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Brand Code Search. If your device hasn’t turned off yet, try a different search method.
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
1. Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some device features don’t work, go to the next step to try a different code.
2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, don’t press the key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the POWER key repeatedly until the unit turns back on.
3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the device. Press the key.
4. Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.
The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device— the TV is preset to search for TVs, SATELLITE CABLE for satellite receivers or cable boxes, STREAM for streaming players, and DVD B RAY for DVD and Blu Ray players. To program a device key for a different type of device, see the Changing a Key’s Device Type section.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto Code Search, press the EXIT key.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
2. Press and hold the device key you want to program. The POWER key illuminates.
While you’re holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the same time. The POWER key turns off.
3. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
on the remote and wait 5 seconds. The remote is testing a batch of 10 codes on your device.
again. The remote tests the next batch of codes.
every 5 seconds until your device turns off.
key on the remote and wait at least 2 seconds. The remote tries the last of the previous ten codes.
key. You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key.
again. The remote tests the next code in the batch.
every 2 seconds until your device turns back on. When it does, press .
key. Then, wait two seconds to see if your device turns off again.
NOTES
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are currently programming the remote to control.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features don’t work, try a different code. See the “Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality” section below for more information.
During the Auto Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses that aren’t part of the search.
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Auto Code Search. If your device hasn’t turned off yet, try a different search method
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
1. Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some device features don’t work, go to the next step to try a different code.
2. Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from the beginning. When your device turns off, do not stop searching. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the 
key every 5 seconds until the unit turns back on.
3. Once the unit turns back on, press the 
key on the remote every 2 seconds until your device turns off again. When your device turns off again, press the 
key.
4. Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code
The Manual Code Search lets you go one-by-one through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.
TIPS: The Manual Code Search method may take a long time because the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory one-by-one. If your brand is listed in the Brand Codes or the Code Lists, first try the Brand Code Search or the Direct Code Entry method.
Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is preset to search for TVs, SATELLITE CABLE for satellite receivers or cable boxes, STREAM for streaming players, and DVD B RAY for DVD and Blu Ray players. To program a device key for a different type of device, see the Changing a Key’s Device Type section.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual Code Search, press the EXIT key.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to control
2. Press and hold the device key you want to program. The POWER key illuminates
While you’re holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the same time. The POWER key turns off.
3. Wait until the remote’s POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
key to store the code. You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key.
.
TIP: Because there are so many codes, you may have to press the POWER key many times—possibly hundreds of times.
NOTES
Throughout the programming of each key, keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are programming the remote to control.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features don’t work, try a different code. See the "Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality” section below for more information.
During the Manual Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses that aren’t part of the search. The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Brand Code Search. If your device hasn’t turned off yet, try a different search method.
1. Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some features of your devices don’t work, go to the next step to try a different code.
2. Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, don’t press the 
key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the POWER key repeatedly until the unit turns back on.
3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the device. Press the 
key.
4. Test the key’s functionality again by trying a variety of functions. If the code controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code
In most cases, the keys on this remote perform the same functions as the keys on your original remotes once you’ve programmed this remote to operate your components. Many keys on this remote have other functions as well.
Illuminated POWER key serves as an indicator light to provide feedback.
Device keys (TV, SATELLITE CABLE, STREAM, DVD B RAY) put the remote in the right mode to control your device.
MENU and INFO•OPTIONS access device menu and information screens.
EXIT exits remote programming; it also performs the same functions as on your original remotes.
GUIDE•HOME puts the remote in guide mode for satellite receivers or cable boxes, and accesses the home screen for streaming players.
Arrow keys and OK act as navigation and selection keys in device guides and menu systems.
The INPUT — (dash) key has three functions: (1) it toggles through all the video sources connected to your TV; (2) when the remote is in VCR mode, this button toggles between VCR and the TV input; (3) when you’re entering digital channel numbers directly, this button lets you separate the main channel number from the sub-channel number (such as 59.1).
Backlight key (
) turns backlighting on/off
IMPORTANT
Because this remote controls more than one device, you must first “tell” the remote which device you wish to operate. That means, if you wish to operate your TV, you must first press the TV key to put the remote in the TV Mode. The remote stays in that device mode until you press a different device key. For example, if your remote is in TV Mode and you want to operate the DVD player, you must press the DVD B RAY key to change device modes.
Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is preset to search for TVs, STREAM for streaming players, SATELLITE CABLE for satellite receivers or cable boxes, and DVD B RAY for DVD or Blu Ray players. To program these keys to control a different kind of device, you have to reassign them first.
The DVD B RAY key defaults to control a DVD player. If you want the DVD B RAY key to control a VCR, you must reassign it.
1. Press and hold the DVD B RAY key. The POWER key illuminates. Keep holding down the DVD B RAY key.
2. While holding down the DVD B RAY key, press and release the number 2 key on the keypad. The POWER key turns off.
3. Release the DVD B RAY key. The POWER key blinks two times and then turns off. The DVD B RAY key is now set to control a VCR.
4. Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or manual code search to program the DVD B RAY key for your VCR.
Channel lock automatically sends channel commands, like the CH, GO BACK, and 0–9 number keys, to your satellite receiver, cable box, or digital TV converter when you’re in TV mode. This can save you keypresses if you use a device other than your TV to change channels.
To turn channel lock on:
1. Press and hold the device key for the device you use to change channels. While you’re holding down this device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s CH up key at the same time.
2. Wait until the remote’s POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
3. Press ENTER to lock channel commands to this device.
To turn channel lock off:
1. Press and hold the TV key. While you’re holding down the TV key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s CH down key at the same time.
2. Wait until the remote’s POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
3. Press ENTER to start changing channels with your TV.
Once you’ve programmed the remote to control your devices, you may want to record the codes for future reference. If you used the Direct Code Entry method, this is easy. Just find the codes you entered and make a note of them in the boxes below. If you used one of the Code Search methods to program your remote or if you used the Direct Entry method but don’t remember the code, you will need to retrieve each device’s five-digit code. Retrieving the actual code and writing it down will save you time if you ever need to program the remote again. If the codes are recorded, you can use the Direct Entry method to reprogram your remote to control your devices, which is quick and easy.
1. Press and hold the device key (TV, SATELLITE CABLE, STREAM, DVD B RAY) whose code you wish to retrieve. The POWER key illuminates. Keep pressing the device key.
2. While holding the device key down, press and hold the INFO•OPTIONS key. The POWER key turns off. After holding down both keys for three seconds, the POWER key turns back on.
3. Release both keys. The POWER key remains on.
4. Starting with the number 1 key, press and release each number key on the keypad in the following order: 1-9, then 0. The number that causes the POWER key to blink is the first number of the code. As you find each number of the code, write it down for future reference.
Note: All TV codes begin with the number 1; all VCR and DVR codes begin with the number 2; all DVDs, the number 3; all audio devices, the number 4; and all satellite receivers, cable boxes, streaming players and DTV converters, the number 5.
5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in the code. After the fifth number is retrieved, the POWER key blinks briefly, then turns off.
TIP: To exit the Code Retrieval Mode at any time, press the EXIT key.
Note: If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval process, the remote will not respond. If you do not press a valid Code Retrieval key (TV, SATELLITE CABLE, STREAM, DVD B RAY, INFO•OPTIONS, EXIT), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The POWER key blinks four times, and then turns off
Problem: The remote does not operate your device.
Problem: The remote can’t be programmed to operate your device.
Problem: The remote doesn’t perform commands properly.
Problem: The POWER key does not light when you press a key.
Problem: Remote backlighting doesn’t work.
key to activate backlighting.
key, you need to replace the battery responsible for backlighting (the other battery runs all the other remote functions and is still working). See the battery installation instructions and replace the TOP battery only (leave the bottom battery in).Problem: The remote will not change channels on device.
Problem: The device’s menu does not appear on the TV screen.
Reference file: TERK TKRTBL04BV - 4-Device Remote - Brushed Black
Additionally, the document applies to other TERK models: TKRTBL04B
