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What Devices Can I Control?
The mode keys arched across the top of the remote tell the remote which device you
want to operate.
Each mode key is associated with different groups
of devices. You can use each mode key to control
one of its associated devices:
Mode Key Associated Devices
CBL .......... cable boxes, HDTV tuners, and satellite
devices
TV............. TVs and HDTVs
VCR ......... VCRs, digital video recorders (DVRs), DVD players, and CD players
DVD.......... DVD players, CD players, VCRs, and DVRs
AUX.......... receivers, tuners, and Home Theatre in a Box (HTIB)
Regarding Non-Responsive Modes
The AT8550 is pre-programmed with the TV, VCR, and AUX keys set to an inactive
(non-responsive) mode. After you program these keys on the remote control, you can
return them to the non-responsive mode by using the specific non-responsive mode
code found in the Code Tables, later in this guide.
What Devices Do I Want to Control?
To help you keep track of the devices you want to control, list the type of devices
(including brand) in the following table. Locate your device type in the list above and
write the associated mode key. If you have two devices that use the same key, you must
reassign the AUX, the VCR, or the DVD keys. Go to Reassign Mode Keys. Otherwise,
go to Program the Remote to Control My Devices.
Reassign Mode Keys
With the AT8550, you can reassign a mode key to operate a different device. For example,
you can reassign the AUX key to operate a receiver, a tuner, or a Home Theatre in a Box
system.
You can reassign the AUX key, the VCR key, or the DVD key. However, the TV key and
the CBL key cannot be reassigned. If you reassign a key, be sure you update the table
found in the previous section.
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Put It Back the Way I Got It
Return specific advanced functions or all advanced functions back to their original
settings. Choose the procedure that fits your needs.
Important: Your cable service provider may have programmed the dual power control
feature for your convenience. Therefore, if you reset the power control, you may need
to program the remote to control the power for the cable box and TV at the same time.
Resetting Mode Keys (Program Code 9 9 2)
You can reprogram the VCR key and the AUX key to operate in their original modes.
1. Press and hold CBL and SELECT until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 9 2. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Do one of the following:
• If you are returning the VCR key to its original state, press VCR twice.
• If you are returning the AUX key to its original state, press AUX twice.
Result: All mode keys blink three times.
4. Repeat this procedure if you want to return both keys to their original modes.
Resetting Device Codes and Mode Keys (Program Code 9 7 7)
Follow this procedure to return programmed device codes and mode keys to their
original settings. This procedure erases device codes you programmed. In addition, this
procedure returns all reassigned mode keys to their original operation.
This reset procedure does not reset any changes you made to power, volume, or channel
control.
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 7 7. All mode keys blink three times. Then, after a few seconds the CBL key
blinks twice.
Resetting Power, Volume, and Channel Control (Program Code 9 8 0)
Follow this procedure to return power, volume, and channel control to their original
settings. This reset procedure does not reset any device codes you programmed or affect
mode key reassignments.
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 8 0. All mode keys blink three times.
Resetting All Changes (Program Code 9 8 1)
Follow this procedure to return the remote completely back to its original settings.
1. Press and hold SELECT and CBL until all mode keys blink twice.
2. Press 9 8 1. All mode keys blink three times. Then, after a few seconds the CBL key
blinks twice.
