Method 3: Learning

If you want the MultiChoice remote controlto “learn” a function from a remote controlnormally used to control another device,follow the steps below. (e.g.: Program theTV remote’s mono/stereo function to workoff the STOP button on the PVR remote).

Place the two remote controls on a flatsurface. Ensure that the ends whichwould normally be pointed at thedevice are facing each other (about 2 to5cm apart).

1. Set the dial to the mode (A, B, C or D)of the device to which the remotecontrol belongs (example : you haveprogrammed the TV to mode B).

2. Press and hold the SHIFT buttonuntil the mode window gives threeyellow blinks.

3. Press the BLUE button.

4. Press the button that needs to “learn”the function (example : STOP button).The mode window will give rapidyellow blinks.

5. Press the button on the other remotecontrol from which you want to“learn” (example : mono/stereobutton). If the mode window on theMultiChoice remote control gives twogreen blinks, the “learning” has beensuccessful.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as required forany additional “learning”.

7. Press HELP to end the “learning”process. The mode window will givethree green blinks to indicatesuccessful completion of the process.

Result (example) : you can now controlthe mono/stereo function of the TV bypressing the STOP button on theMultiChoice remote control.

Note :• You cannot programme the HELP or SHIFTbutton on the MultiChoice remote control.

• Learning within modes 1, 2, 3, and 4 arenot possible.

• Two red blinks at any time during theprocess indicates an incorrect entry.

There are 4 methods which can be usedto program the remote control to emulateanother remote control. 3 of these meth-ods are described in this manual.The 4th (Exhaustive Search) is explainedin the more detailed manual available atwww.dstv.com

Method 2: Direct Set

If you have the specific device code(obtained from the web manual or a previ-ous Code Verification) the following stepscan be followed to program the remote:

1. Set the dial to the mode (A, B, C or D)that you want programmed to controlthe selected device.

2. Press and hold the SHIFT buttonuntil the mode window gives threeyellow blinks.

3. Enter the 5-digit device code usingthe number buttons on the remotecontrol.

4. All button presses will be acknowl-edged by a single yellow blink. If themode window gives three red blinks,you have entered an invalid code.

5. The mode window will give threegreen blinks to indicate successfulcompletion and will automaticallyreturn to the normal operationalmode.

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Introduction

The MultiChoice Universal Remote Controlcan be programmed to control a range ofMultiChoice decoders as well as otheraudio / video devices in your home. Someof the basic programmable options arelisted here. A more comprehensive list ofavailable options are detailed in the fullmanual available at www.dstv.com

When programming the remote control :• Pressing EXIT abandons anyprogramming changes and returns theremote control to normal operationalmode.Programming a macro is the onlyexception.

• Pressing HELP concludes programmingand stores all changes.

• Two red blinks at any time indicates anerror and that the remote control hasreturned to normal operational mode.Check the procedure carefully and startagain.

Note : Always use alkaline batteries.

The remote control dial has 8 modes.Modes 1 – 4 are for use with PVR, 1110 or1131 decoders. Modes A – D areprogrammable and can be used to controlany other device (including olderMultiChoice decoders, the TV, Hi-Fi, etc).The “mode window” (where you see themode) lights up when any button ispressed, confirming the active mode andalso that the command has beentransmitted (green indicates normal use,yellow indicates programming mode andred indicates an error).To turn the dial, put one thumb on eitherside of the dial and slide in the directionrequired.

Controlling OtherMultiChoice decoderMultiChoice

Universal Remote

This remote control works withPVR, 1110 or 1131 decodersand can be programmed to con-trol older decoder models.

1. If you own another decoder model,refer to the picture of the originalremote control packaged with thedecoder and use the code indicatedabove the picture to programme thenew remote control.

2. Set the dial to the mode (A, B, C or D)that you want programmed to controlthe older decoder.

3. Press and hold the SHIFT buttonuntil the mode window gives threeyellow blinks.

4. Enter the 5-digit code using the num-ber buttons on the remote control.The mode window gives oneyellow blink after you enter each ofthe first four numbers and gives threegreen blinks after you enter the lastnumber, confirming that a valid codehas been entered.

Note : The remote control will indicate anerror (two red blinks in the mode window)and exit the programming mode if youpress an invalid code or anything otherthan a number button when entering thedevice code.

This mode on the new remote control cannow be used to control the older decoder.Please note the mapping of buttons belowthe picture of the original remote used toprogramme the remote control.

User Guide3

32 4The Dial

To The five buttons on the top of theremote control each have a secondaryfunction (referred to as the “shift” mode).To use the shift mode, press and releasethe SHIFT button. It will blink to indicatethat SHIFT is active. Any button pressedwhile the SHIFT button is blinking willautomatically be in “shift” mode. TheSHIFT button will stop blinking if youpress it again or if no other buttons arepressed within 20 seconds (ie. it willtime-out).

Shift Mode

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This feature allows you to change thevolume on a selected device without hav-ing to change the mode on the remotecontrol. So, although the remote is beingused to control the decoder, all volumerelated commands are sent to the deviceyou have selected (eg. the TV), instead ofthe decoder.

1. Note the mode of the device that youwant programmed to receive thevolume commands (eg. home theatresystem on mode A).

2. Set the dial to the mode (1, 2, 3, or 4)from which you want the volumecommands to be relayed.

3. Press and hold the SHIFT buttonuntil the mode window gives threeyellow blinks.

4. Press the MUTE button. (The modewindow will again give three yellowblinks.)

5. Set the dial to the mode (A, B, C or D)to which you want the volumecommands relayed. This must be themode on which you have programmedthe target device. (see “Controlling theTV, Amp / Tuner or DVD”)

6. Press HELP to confirm your selection.(The mode window will give threegreen blinks to indicate successfulcompletion).

7. Return the dial to the mode in step 2.

Note :• Two red blinks at any time during theprocess indicates an incorrect entry.

• Volume commands will now result in theSHIFT button blinking once and thevolume changing on the selected device.

• Once programmed, it is possible to easilyjump between the original volume controland the programmed Volume Relay byjust pressing Shift and Mute (Relay) atany time. Relayed Volume commands areindicated via a “SHIFT” blink whilenormal mode volume commands areindicated via the mode window.

A macro is used to store a series of com-mands that you use regularly (example :switch multiple devices on or off with onebutton press). You can store the com-mands on a selected button (0-9 orStandby) and then recall this commandsequence at any time and from any modeby pressing SHIFT plus that button.

As an example, we will assume using adecoder set to listen to mode 1, a TV thathas been programmed to mode A and anamplifier programmed on mode B. Wewant a macro that will switch them all onor off using the Standby button on theremote.

Note: as macros are mode independent(you can program or recall a macro fromany mode) the start mode is not important.

1. Press and hold the SHIFT buttonuntil the mode window gives threeyellow blinks.

2. Press the WHITE button.

3. Select the button to which youwant to assign the Macro (0 – 9 orStandby). (For this example:Standby)

4. Enter the correspondingcommands which you would like themacro to perform (For thisexample, change to mode 1 and pressStandby, change to mode A andpress Standby, then change tomode B and press Standby.)

5. Press HELP to save the macro.The mode window will give threegreen blinks to indicate successfulcompletion.

To use the macro, press the SHIFT buttonfollowed by the selected Macro button. (Inthe example : you can now turn yourdecoder, TV and amplifier on or off fromany mode by just pressing SHIFT +Standby.)

Note: a red blink indicates that thememory is full or that you are trying toenter too many commands into one macro.

Volume Relay 10Macro8

This feature allows you to determine thecode for a device that you programmed.To verify a code :

1. Set the dial to the mode for whichyou wish to verify a code (A, B, C orD)

2. Press and hold the SHIFT buttonuntil the mode window gives 3 yellowblinks.

3. Press the YELLOW button. The modewindow will give 3 yellow blinks toindicate acceptance.

4. Press 1 and count the times the modewindow blinks. (Only count amberblinks, a green blink indicates zero)

5. Press 2 and count the times the modewindow blinks. (Only count amberblinks, a green blink indicates zero)

6. Press 3 and count the times the modewindow blinks. (Only count amberblinks, a green blink indicates zero)

7. Press 4 and count the times the modewindow blinks. (Only count amberblinks, a green blink indicates zero)

8. Press 5 and count the times the modewindow blinks. (Only count amberblinks, a green blink indicates zero)

9. Press the HELP button to exit thismode and resume normal operation.

Note :• The 5 numbers “blinked” are the code.• A green blink indicates a 0 (zero).• You can only verify codes in modes A, B,C or D. Attempting to verify a code inmodes 1, 2, 3 or 4 will result in the modewindow blinking twice and the remoteresuming normal operation.

• If you press digits other than 1 – 5, thesewill be ignored.

• Two red blinks at any time during theprocess indicates an incorrect entry.

Code Verification7

Controlling the TV,Amp / Tuner or DVD

This remote control can be programmedto control other devices in your home.

Method 1: Brand Set

1. Find the code for the selected devicein the “Brand set list”. Codes arelisted by type of device and brand.If the brand or device is not listed inthe “Brand set list”, go towww.dstv.com

2. Set the dial to the mode (A, B, C orD) that you want programmed tocontrol the selected device.

3. Press and hold the SHIFT buttonuntil the mode window gives threeyellow blinks.

4. Press the GREEN button.

5. Enter the 5-digit brand code usingthe number buttons on the remotecontrol.

6. Search the models by pressing theRIGHT arrow until the device you aretrying to control switches on or off(this confirms that you have the cor-rect code).

7. All button presses will beacknowledged by a single yellowblink. If the mode window gives fivered blinks, you have searched all theavailable models for that brand.

8. Press HELP to confirm the code.The mode window gives three greenblinks to indicate successfulcompletion.

Note : Some codes are quite similar. If thedevice is not functioning correctly with theselected model (step 6), try the sequenceagain and select another model in step 6.

This mode on the new remote control cannow be used to control the selected device.To ensure that any future changes can bedone easily, the specific device code can beobtained by doing “Code Verification”.Write the code on the sticker inside thebattery compartment for future reference.

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TV Acer 01652TV Aim 01849TV Aiwa 00406TV Akai 00098TV Akira 02663TV Bauer 02688TV Blaupunkt 00133TV Daewoo 00092TV Diamond 00247TV Etron 00284TV Fujitsu 00313TV Fujitsu Siemens 01673TV Futronic 02749TV GoldStar 00056TV Grundig 00345TV Hisense 02159TV Hitachi 00145TV Hitachi Fujian 01905TV Hyundai 01206TV JNC 01961TV JVC 00053TV Konka 01235TV LG 00511TV Logik 00443TV Mercury 01722TV MicroTEK 03476TV National 00521TV Nu-Tec 02482TV Panasonic 00051TV Philips 00081TV Pioneer 00166TV Pvision 02540TV Rinex 02887TV Rowa 01380TV Royal 01382TV Samsung 00060TV Sansui 00067TV Sanyo 00159TV Sharp 00093TV Show 02909TV Silver 00864TV Sinotec 02911TV Sony 00000TV Supersonic 02544TV SVA 01813TV Technol Ace 00934TV Tedelex 01970TV Tek 01899TV Telefunken 00757TV Topshow 03474TV Toshiba 00156TV Wharfedale 01535

Audio Aiwa 10406Audio Akai 10098Audio Denon 10246Audio Digitech 12609Audio Enzer 12737Audio Harman/Kardon 10356Audio JVC 10053Audio Kenwood 10417Audio LG 10511Audio Marantz 10128Audio NAD 10513Audio Onkyo 10102Audio Panasonic 10051Audio Philips 10081Audio Pioneer 10166Audio Rotel 10630Audio Samsung 10060Audio Sansui 10067Audio Sanyo 10159Audio Sony 10000Audio Teac 10041Audio Technics 10250Audio Telefunken 10757Audio Wharfedale 11535Audio Yamaha 10019

DVD Aim 31849DVD Akai 30098DVD Daewoo 30092DVD Denon 30246DVD Diamond 30247DVD Enzer 32737DVD Futronic 32749DVD Hyundai 31206DVD JVC 30053DVD Kenwood 30417DVD LG 30511DVD Logik 30443DVD Panasonic 30051DVD Philips 30081DVD Pioneer 30166DVD Samsung 30060DVD Sansui 30067DVD Sanyo 30159DVD Singer 30688DVD Sinotec 29113DVD Sony 30000DVD Teac 30041DVD Tedelex 31970DVD Telefunken 30757DVD Wharfedale 31535

Brand-Set-List 12

181716

Type 7 (code 20049)

Delta 9000 M-Net decoder

+

20

Changed functionality

Type 6 (code 20473)

Delta Plus M-Net decoder

11514

+

Type 5b (code 21509)

Later version ComcryptM-Net decoder

+

13

Type 5a (code 21509)

Comcrypt M-Net decoder

+

+

1211

Not used anymore

+

191817

Changed functionality

Changed functionality

Changed functionality

Type 3 (code 20672)

As used for 9876, 9876B,and 977 decoders

+

16

Changed functionality

Type 2 (code 21463)

As used for Dual view TV2

+

+

+

15

Changed functionality

Type 1b (code 21363)

As used for 630, 635, 642, 645and 660 decoders

+

+

+

14

Changed functionality

Type 1a (code 21363)

As used for 720, 720i, 910, 933, 988 and 988idecoders as well as Dual View Mode 1

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+

+

13

Changed functionality

Not used anymore Not used anymoreNot used anymore

Herewith the functions thatcan be controlled withthe MultiChoice remote:

TV remote MultiChoicefunction remote

Standby PowerAV Alt

Mute MuteP + P +P - P -

Vol + V +Vol - V -1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 90 0

Amp. / Tun. MultiChoiceremote remotefunction

Standby PowerInput Select * Alt

Mute MuteInput Select * P +

Vol + V +Vol - V -CD 1DVD 2SAT 3

TUNER 4TV 5VCR 65.1 7

AUX1 8AUX2 9TAPE 0

(*) Depending on original remote

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