Funai Catalyst 48 Leaflet

The Catalyst™ 48 Universal Remote
Control, developed by Universal
Electronics, Inc. for Funai, is the complete
solution for all of your remote control
requirements. It is designed to operate
from four to eight devices with the
emphasis on features and functions of
your dedicated component(s).

The Catalyst 48 requires two (2) fresh
AA alkaline batteries (not included)
and some easy programming to control
your devices. For best results, please
read and perform all instructions listed
here. Also, keep these instructions for
future reference.

Use the Key Charts to learn how the
Catalyst 48 functions.

The LED (red light)
blinks to show that 
the remote control is 
working and is 
sending signals.

Use SETUP for all 
programming 
sequences.

Press PWR once to
turn on or off the
selected home enter-
tainment component.

Press AUX, CBL, VCR,
TV, SAT, CD, AMP, or
TNR once to select a
home entertainment
component to control.

Use the keypad (0 ~ 9)
to directly select
channels (for example,
09 or 31).

Press MUTE once to
turn sound off
or on.

Press ENTER once after
entering channel  
numbers on some TV 
models.

Use VOL + (or VOL -) 
to raise (or lower) the 
sound volume.

Use CH + (or CH -) to
select the next higher
(or lower) channel.

Press LAST once to
recall the last channel 
and to page back one 
screen in the 
main menu.

Press SLEEP to activate
your TV’s sleep timer.
Or if none is available,
press SLEEP to activate
the Catalyst 48’s sleep
timer for automatic
shut-off of your TV.
Each key press (up to
four) add 15 minutes
to the sleep timer.

Press INPUT once to 
switch the input of the
chosen component.

Use GUIDE to display
the program guide.

Use EXIT to exit out of
the selected compo-
nent’s menu or guide.

Use the cursor keys to 
move the cursor in
the program guide and
menu screens.

Use SELECT to choose 
options from your
selected component’s 
menu or guide.

Use INFO to display 
current channel and
program information.

Press MENU to access
the menu of your
chosen component.

Use the transport
keys to control 
your VCR, or CD or 
DVD player.

Use these keys for 
specific features on 
your dedicated 
components.

1. On the back of the Catalyst 48, push

the tab and lift off the battery cover.

2. Obtain two (2) fully-charged AA

alkaline batteries. Match the + and –
marks on the batteries to the + and
– marks in the battery case, then
insert the new batteries.

3. Press the battery cover back into

place. The tab should click when the
cover is locked.

4. Test the unit by pressing PWR and

any mode key (e.g., AUX, CBL, VCR,
etc.). If the batteries are inserted cor-
rectly, the LED will blink once.

The Catalyst 48 can control up to eight
different components. Perform the fol-
lowing instructions for each component
you want controlled:

1. Turn on a component (e.g.,VCR)

and, if applicable, insert media,
(e.g., cassette or disc).

2. On the Catalyst 48, press a component

key once (i.e., AUX, CBL, VCR, TV, SAT,
CD, AMP, or TNR). Press and hold
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
then release SETUP.

3. Use the Manufacturer’s Codes (on the

back side) to locate the the type of
component and brand name and
then enter the first four-digit code
for your component. If performed
correctly, the LED will blink twice.

4. Aim the Catalyst 48 at the component

and press PWR once. It should turn
off. If it does not respond, repeat steps
2-3, trying each code for your brand
until you find one that works. If it still
does not work, try searching for the
code (see Searching For Your Code).

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each

component you want the Catalyst 48
to control.

Perform the following instructions to
control a TV/VCR Combo:

1. Turn on the TV/VCR Combo and

insert a video cassette.

2. On the Catalyst 48, press VCR. Press

and hold SETUP until the LED blinks
twice, then release SETUP.

3. Use the Setup Codes For TV/VCR

Combos (on the back side) to locate
the brand name and then enter the
first four-digit code for your compo-
nent. If performed correctly, the LED
will blink twice.

4. Aim the Catalyst 48 at the component

and press PWR once. It should turn
off. If it does not respond, repeat steps
2-3, trying each code for your brand
until you find one that works. If it still
does not work, try searching for the
code (see Searching For Your Code).

5. If you’ve located a setup code that

works, but it has a separate TV code,
you’ll also need to program it into the
Catalyst 48 to access volume control
as follows:

a. Press TV once. The LED will 

blink twice.

b. Enter the TV code for your

TV/VCR Combo. If correct, the
LED will blink twice.

If there is no separate TV code listed,
you will need to perform the follow-
ing steps to access volume control:

a. Press and hold SETUP until the

LED blinks  twice, then release
SETUP.

b. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 . The LED will

blink twice.

c. Press VCR once. The LED will

blink twice.

If your device does not respond to the
Catalyst 48 after trying all codes listed
for your brand, or if your brand is not
listed at all, try searching for your code.
For example, to search for a code for
your TV:

1. On the Catalyst 48, press TV once.

2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED

blinks twice, then release SETUP.

3. Enter 9 -  9 - 1. The LED will

blink twice.

4. Aim the remote control at the the 

TV and slowly alternate between
pressing PWR and TV. Stop when the
TV turns off.

5. Press SETUP once to lock in the code.

6. To search for the codes of your other

components, repeat steps 1 through
5, but substitute the appropriate key
(i.e., AUX, CBL, VCR, SAT, CD, AMP, or
TNR) for the (Auxiliary,VCR, Cable,
Satellite, CD, Amplifier, or Tuner)
component you are searching for.

If you have set up the Catalyst 48 using
the Searching For Your Code procedure,
you may need to find out which four-
digit code is operating your equipment:

For example, to find out which code is
operating your TV:

1. On the Catalyst 48, press TV once.

2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED

blinks twice, then release SETUP.

3. Enter 9 -  9 - 0. The LED will

blink twice.

4. To view the code for the first digit,

press 1 once.Wait 3 seconds, count
the LED blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3)
and write down the number.

5. Repeat step 4 three more times for

remaining digits. Use 2 for the sec-
ond digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4
for the fourth digit.

6. To check for the codes of your other

components, repeat steps 1 through
5, but substitute the appropriate key
(i.e., AUX, CBL, VCR, SAT, CD, AMP, or
TNR) component you are checking.
As before, write down each four-
digit code.

The Catalyst 48 can be set up to control a
second TV or VCR, or any combination of
eight home entertainment components.

For example, to have the Catalyst 48 con-
trol a TV, a Cable Converter, and two
VCRs, you will need to re-assign the
unused AUX key to operate the second
VCR as follows:

1. On the Catalyst 48, press and hold

SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
then release SETUP.

2. Enter 9 -  9 - 2. The LED will 

blink twice.

3. Press VCR once, then press AUX once.

4. The AUX key is now ready to be pro-

grammed for your second VCR. See
Programming Component Control.

To re-assign other device keys, repeat
steps 1 through 4 by substituting the key
sequence from the below chart for the
most popular components:

TV as 2nd VCR key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - VCR - TV 

TV as 2nd CBL key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - CBL - TV 

TV as 2nd AUX key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - AUX - TV 

TV as 2nd TNR key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - TNR - TV 

TV as 2nd AMP key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - AMP - TV 

TV as 2nd CD key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - CD - TV 

TV as 2nd SAT key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - SAT - TV 

TV back to TV:

SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - TV - TV 

VCR as 2nd TV key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - TV - VCR

VCR as 2nd CBL key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - CBL - VCR

VCR as 2nd AUX key:

SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - AUX - VCR

VCR as 2nd TNR key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - TNR - VCR

VCR as 2nd AMP key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - AMP - VCR

VCR as 2nd CD key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - CD - VCR

VCR as 2nd SAT key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - SAT - VCR

VCR back to VCR:

SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - VCR - VCR

AUX as 2nd TV key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - TV- AUX

AUX as 2nd VCR key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - VCR - AUX

AUX as 2nd CBL key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - CBL - AUX

AUX as 2nd TNR key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - TNR - AUX

AUX as 2nd AMP key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - AMP - AUX

AUX as 2nd CD key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - CD - AUX

AUX as 2nd SAT key:

SETUP - 9 - 9 
- 2 - SAT - AUX

AUX back to AUX:

SETUP - 9 - 9
- 2 - AUX - AUX

When a re-assignment is done, the LED
will blink twice to confirm your choice.
At that time, you will need to program the
Catalyst 48 to control the new component
(see Programming Component Control).

The Catalyst 48 is set to control volume
of a component through your TV while
in  the  TV,VCR, Cable, or  Satellite  mode.
However, in an Audio mode (i.e., TNR,
AMP, or CD), you have separate control of
your audio component’s volume.

If your TV is not remote controllable, or
if you want volume to be controlled by a
different component, you can change the
Volume Lock setting to control a volume
through a non-associated mode (e.g.,
through the cable in the TV mode).

1. On the Catalyst 48, press and hold

SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
then release SETUP.

2. Enter 9 -  9 - 3 and then press any

mode key once (except TV). The LED
will blink twice.

3. Now, whenever you press VOL +,

VOL –, or MUTE, volume  will  be  con-
trolled by your mode choice.

1. On the Catalyst 48, press and hold

SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
then release SETUP.

2. Enter 9 -  9 - 3 and then press TV.

The LED will blink twice.

3. Now, whenever you press VOL +,

VOL –, or MUTE on the Catalyst 48,
volume will be controlled by your TV.

PROBLEM:

LED does not blink when
you press a key.

SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with 

two (2) new AA alkaline 
batteries.

PROBLEM:

LED blinks when you
press a key, but home
entertainment component
does not respond.

SOLUTION: Make sure the Catalyst 48 

is aimed at your home 
entertainment component
and is not farther than 
15 feet away.

PROBLEM:

Catalyst 48 does not con-
trol home entertainment
components or commands
are not working properly.

SOLUTION: Try all listed codes for the

component brands being 
set up. Make sure they 
can be operated with an 
infrared remote control.

PROBLEM:

TV/VCR combo does not
respond properly.

SOLUTION: Use the VCR codes for 

your brand. Some combo 
units may require both a 
TV code and a VCR code 
for full operation.

PROBLEM:

No volume on a 2nd TV.

SOLUTION: Follow instructions in 

Changing Volume Lock.

PROBLEM:

CH+ , CH- , and LAST do
not work for your RCA TV.

SOLUTION: Due to RCA design (1983-

1987), only the original 
remote control will oper-
ate these functions.

PROBLEM:

Changing channels does
not work properly.

SOLUTION: If original remote control

required pressing ENTER 
to change channels, press 
ENTER on the Catalyst 48 
after entering the 
channel number.

PROBLEM:

Tried “Search Method”
and still could not find a
working code.

SOLUTION: Try the “Search Method”

again after clearing out 
the device key as follows:
Press and hold SETUP 
until the red light blinks
twice, then release. Next 
enter 9 - 9 - 2. Then  press 
and release the device key
to be cleared twice.

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