Protect Components From Power Surges
Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the back after connecting components. Try not to coil any twin-lead antenna cables and keep them away from all A/V cables as much as possible. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit for detailed information.

Protect Components From Overheating
Never block ventilation slots in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. Do not stack components. Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand. Place an amplifier or other hot component on the top shelf of a stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.

There are several ways to hook up your IP decoder, depending on the components connected. Please use the following to determine which connection is best for you.

TV + IP Decoder + Modem
1) A. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the decoder (color coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and AUDIO R). B. If your TV doesn’t have audio/video input jacks, you need to use an RF modulator (not included). Connect the three-pronged end of the modulator cable into the AUDIO OUT L, RF MOD, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the decoder. Then use a coaxial cable to connect the Out to TV jack on the modulator to your TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA). Note: If your TV has an S-Video input, we recommend you make the video connection by using this jack instead of the video jack. Remember to connect audio cables for this connection as S-Video only carries the picture signal, not the sound.
2) Connect one end of a standard CAT-5 ethernet cable (not included) to the ETHERNET jack on the modem and the other end to the ETHERNET jack on the decoder.
3) Connect the DSL line from the wall jack to the DSL LINE IN jack on your modem.
4) Plug the power supply into the IP Decoder power jack and into an AC outlet.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger DSL telecommunication line cord.

TV + VCR + IP Decoder + Modem
1) A. Connect one end of the RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).– OR – B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the VCR (color coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and AUDIO R).
2) A. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the decoder (color coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and AUDIO R).– OR – B. If your TV doesn’t have audio/video input jacks, you need to use an RF modulator (not included). Connect the three-pronged end of the modulator cable into the AUDIO OUT L, RF MOD, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the decoder. Then use a coaxial cable to connect the Out to TV jack on the modulator to your TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA). Notes: If your TV has an S-Video input, we recommend you make the video connection by using this jack instead. Remember to connect audio cables for this connection as S-Video only carries the picture signal, not the sound. If you have any problems with the picture quality, you may want to connect the decoder directly to your TV. You won’t be able to record programming with this connection, however.
3) Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the ETHERNET jack on the modem and the other end to the ETHERNET jack on the decoder.
4) Connect the DSL line from the wall jack to the DSL LINE IN jack on your modem.
5) Plug the power supply into the IP Decoder power jack and into an AC outlet.

TV + A/V Receiver + IP Decoder + Modem
Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack! This unit’s digital output jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers.
1) A. Connect the video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) on the back of the decoder and the other end of the cable to the corresponding input jack on the TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO). B. If your TV doesn’t have a video input jack, you need to use an RF modulator (not included). Connect the three-pronged end of the modulator cable into the AUDIO OUT L, RF MOD, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the decoder. Then use a coaxial cable to connect the Out to TV jack on the modulator to your TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA). Note: If your TV has an S-Video input, we recommend you make the video connection by using this jack instead. Remember to connect audio cables for this connection as S-Video only carries the picture signal, not the sound.
2) A. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the decoder (color coded, red and white). Connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on your A/V receiver (sometimes labeled VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and AUDIO R). You may also want to connect video to your receiver (or TV using instructions). – OR – B. If you have an audio/video receiver with Dolby* Digital or a digital optical jack, remove the protective cap from the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back of the decoder (if necessary) and also remove the protective caps from your digital optical cable. Connect one end of the digital optical cable to the OPTICAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back of the decoder and the other end to the corresponding input jack on your A/V receiver (sometimes labeled OPTICAL IN). You may also want to connect video to your receiver (or TV using instructions).
3) Connect one end of a standard CAT-5 ethernet cable (not included) to the ETHERNET jack on the modem and the other end to the ETHERNET jack on the decoder.
4) Connect the DSL line from the wall jack to the DSL LINE IN jack on your modem.
5) Plug the power supply into the IP Decoder power jack and into an AC outlet.

Turn On The TV And IP Decoder
1) Turn on the TV (if the TV you've connected to the decoder is a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, press the TV button on the remote packed with your decoder).
2) Tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel. If you used a coaxial cable (with optional RF modulator) to connect your decoder to your TV, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4. If you used audio/video or S-video cables to connect your decoder, tune the TV to its Video Input Channel.

Put Batteries in the Remote Control
Insert the batteries matching the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment.

The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components.

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for your component, turn the component ON. For example, to program the remote for a TV, turn on the TV. Point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button. Then press ON•OFF or CH + (channel up) or CH – (channel down) to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If the component does not respond, the remote needs to be programmed.

Programming the Remote
There are two ways to program the remote control: direct entry and automatic code search.

Using Direct Entry
1) Turn on the component to be programmed.
2) Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the Code List.
3) Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote (TV or AUX).
4) Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If the indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn’t programmable.
5) Release the component button, point the remote at the component, then press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the command. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands. If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the automatic code search method. If automatic code search doesn’t work, the remote is not compatible with your component. Important: You must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code. Let’s say you have a Zenith TV. To program the universal remote to operate the TV, you would press and hold the TV button while you enter the first code listed for Zenith in the TV Codes column. Then, release the TV button. Press ON•OFF to see if the TV responds. If it doesn’t, follow the same steps, but enter the second code for Zenith TVs instead of the first. Note Some of the remote’s buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you’re using another component’s menu system.

Using Automatic Code Search to Program Your TV
You can program the remote to operate your TV. To stop the automatic code search without programming your TV, press EXIT•CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off. Note: AUX can’t be programmed using the automatic code search method.
1) Turn on your TV.
2) Press and hold the TV button. While holding TV, press and hold ON•OFF until the indicator on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.
3) Point the remote at the TV. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the indicator on the remote stops flashing. At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the TV does not turn off, press PLAY again to search the next set of codes. Continue pressing PLAY until the TV turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the TV does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote can’t be programmed to operate it.
If the TV does turn off
1) Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until it turns back ON.
2) Press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off. Important: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components. It may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component. Note: If you need to replace the batteries in the remote, don’t press any buttons. If you do, you’ll have to reprogram the remote.

How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It
Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV, DVD, VCR, A/V receiver) it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control the TV, press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode.
1) Press the appropriate component button (TV, AUX, VIDEO, Web, etc.) to set the remote to control the component.
2) Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.
3) Use the remote buttons that apply to that component. Notes: The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components. It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component. If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the TV, press TV on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.)

TV Codes

VCR Codes

DVD Codes

Audio Codes

Using the Remote Control to Choose On-Screen Menu Items
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote or the keyboard. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move left or right. To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK•SELECT.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from the other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).

Using the On-Screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard is a keyboard that appears on the screen to help you enter text on menus. The navigation of the keyboard is very similar to remote control navigation in the menus: you highlight the key you want to enter with the arrow buttons and press OK to select it. To bring up the on-screen keyboard to enter text, press the KEYBD button when a text box is selected. When you’re finished typing the text, press KEYBD to enter it (it works the same as the Enter button on the virtual keyboard). To exit the on-screen keyboard, highlight the EXIT button on the keyboard using the arrow buttons, and press OK to select it. If you have an optional wireless keyboard, using it to enter text will also make the on-screen keyboard disappear.

Shift, Alt, Ctrl Keys
These keys can be used in combination with other keys, just like on a standard keyboard. These keys are only applied to the next character you type. A light on the key indicates when it’s active.

You can correct most problems you have with your product by consulting the troubleshooting list that follows. If you need service, please the Help Desk.

Decoder Problems

Remote Control or Wireless Keyboard Problems
Something might be between the remote or keyboard and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or decoder) that you’re trying to operate. Maybe remote or keyboard is not in a decoder mode. Press the VIDEO button to operate the decoder. Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.) Don’t press any buttons when removing the batteries. Operate the remote control or wireless keyboard at a distance of no more than 20 feet. You might need to drain the remote’s microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds. Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.

Care and Cleaning
CAUTION: Unplug your decoder before cleaning. You can clean the unit as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the unit. Never place drinks or vases with water on top of the unit. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the decoder.

Front of the Decoder
Power indicator – Indicates whether the unit is on or in standby mode. Flashes when there is a broken connection to the service provider or service is momentarily unavailable.