Universal Remote Control Mercury-II User Manual

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█ General Description 
 
The  Mercury  II universal remote supports a total of 47
 
regular transmitting keys. Page 
Up/Down keys are counted as 2 keys. The POWER key is backlit with an LED key, which gives 
visual feedback to the user and provides a means to access the programming features of the 
remote. In addition, there are 4 device keys (TV, VCR, DVD and STB).  The remote is primarily 
used for controlling the Fortec Star Mercury II FTA receiver, but it can alsocontrol most of the 
popular brands of TVs, VCRs, DVDs, and STBs being used in North America as per the codes 
listed on the code list at the end of this document.  
Due to the growing number of device models available, this remote may not work for all models.   
█ Basic Remote Operation
 
The LED backlit POWER key, located at the top left remote control indicates transmission of an IR 
signal has occurred.  In addition, the LED key provides feedback when the remote is in a programming 
mode and as a key to be pressed to enter the various programming modes.   
This remote communicates using Infrared (IR) Transmission. IR transmission is accomplished with an IR 
LED on the top end of the unit. 
 
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Battery Installation
 
Two AAA batteries power the remote, which are included with the remote. 
After installing the batteries, the LED in the power button will flash when any key is pressed
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Programming Your Remote Control
 
 
There are three (3) ways to program your remote control:  
 
1) Manual Programming 
2)  Code Search Programming 
3)  Auto Scan Programming 
 
1. Manual Programming  
 
To program your Mercury II 4-in-1 remote control manually, follow the  
steps below: 
 
a.  Turn on the device to be operated (TV, VCR, DVD, or STB). 
 
b.  Press and hold both the corresponding device key (TV, VCR, DVD, or STB) 
     and the OK key at the same time for about 3 seconds until the LED stays on. 
 
c.  While the LED is on, point the remote at your device and enter the three-digit  
     code number from the brand list one after another using the numeric keys on the 
     remote until your device (TV, VCR, DVD or STB) turns off. 
 
d.  If your device turns off, press and release the POWER key on the remote 
   one more time to ensure your device responds to the remote. 
 
 
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