How do I use my Panasonic universal remote?

Question

Im trying to program the remote to a Protron DVD player.

Answer 1

Your question is pretty open-ended, so excuse me if I cover more than you need as I attempt to answer this.

In theory "universal" remotes allow you to control "all" your different equipment with one remote. However, it should be recognized that not all equipment may be programable and all but the most sophisticated (read complicated) universal remote will have difficulty duplicating some of the secondary functions of the device specific remote. That said, a universal remote -- if it works for that device at all -- can be expected to allow control of all major functions of, for example, a receiver, DVD player and TV from one controller. It should go without saying that an infrared (IR) remote cannot be expected to control RF (radio) devices.

The universal remote must be "taught" to control your specific devices ... in this case the Proton DVD player. This is done by entering a code into the Panasonic remote that tell it to send the right commands (i.e. ones understandable by the Proton player) when DVD-relevant buttons (stop, play, fast forward, etc.) are pushed on the Panasonic remote. Since different manufacturers use different IR codes the trick is to tell the Panasonic remote that it is to apply Code xxx when DVD-relevant buttons are pressed.

The instructions for the Panasonic remote will tell you how to program it. The programming sequence varies between manufacturers and some "universal" remotes have more limited capability than others ... meaning there are some types of equipment they will not control. But assuming the Panasonic has the capability to control the Proton, in general you will first need to turn on the Proton DVD player, then push one or more buttons or enter a key sequence to tell the Panasonic you wish to program it.

You will probably then need to push the DVD button near the top of the Panasonic remote (to tell it you are instructing it what type of DVD player you have), then enter a 3 or 4 digit code. This code will be specific to Proton DVD players and taken from a list in the Panasonic instruction book (There may be more than one listed, and if so you will have to try each until you find one that works).

Usually after entering the code, you would test it by pressing the ON/OFF button on the Panasonic remote to see if the Proton turns off. If it does the code was (at least partially) correct (and you now often need to push a final button to end programming), but if not you'll have to start the sequence again to try the next code. I said, at least partially correct because sometimes a specific code works for on/off and maybe one or two other buttons, but not for all. In this case one of the other provided codes may be better.

Sometimes none of the codes work. Note that some manufacturers of universal remotes attempt to keep them valid for new equipment by maintaining a database of codes on-line or accessible via phone, so you may be able to obtain additional codes to try.

If you have run out of identified codes to try you may have the option of scanning for a code that works ... basically sequencing through all available codes in case one works. Or, if the Panasonic Universal remote is also a "learning" remote, you have the option to "learn" instructions from an original (in this case Proton) remote control. Note that unlike the remote code discussed above ... which programs a whole block of buttons at the same time... this is a button specific process requiring each specific button (e.g. stop, or on/off) on the Proton remote to be duplicated on the universal remote ... a tedious process. The process will consist of putting the universal remote in "learn" mode and pressing the button on the Proton remote that you want to teach to the Panasonic. probably waiting for some type of beap or signal that the code has been "learned".

Once programmed the remote may appear to not be working. However, this is most commonly because the user forgets to first tell the remote what device to control before pushing the function button. For example, if the last command was to raise the volume on the receiver, to pause the DVD player you would first have to select the DVD (e.g. press the DVD button at the top) then press pause. In other words, with a universal remote you have to learn the sequence is ("device" > "function" rather than simply "function" on a device specific remote).

Sorry this is so long, but I hope some of this helps. If not provide some supplementary details.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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