您是否曾经丢失过电视的遥控器？除非你是某种巫师，否则答案很可能是响亮的“是的。” 每个人都(” Everyone)放错了遥控器，这就是通用遥控器发挥作用的地方。这些设备可以通过编程与几乎任何类型的电视、DVD播放器、有线电视盒或其他家庭影院一起使用，并恢复您失去的便利。
如果您购买 CRT(purchase a CRT)，它们会特别有用。如果您正在寻找通用遥控器的建议，飞利浦通用遥控器(Philips Universal Remote)是最实惠且最易于使用的遥控器之一。也不要对编写通用遥控器的想法感到恐慌 - 只需几分钟即可完成，而且绝对没有技术技能。
如何设置和编程通用遥控器(How to Setup and Program a Universal Remote Control)
有多种方法可以对通用遥控器进行编程，但最常见的两种是直接代码输入和自动代码搜索。
在开始之前，请确保遥控器有新电池并且电视已插入。编程过程可能需要几分钟才能完成，但您希望在此期间不要中断。如果电视和遥控器之间的信号丢失，则必须从头开始。
要记住的另一件事是，并非所有通用遥控器都使用相同的编程方法。虽然本指南是一篇关于如何对遥控器进行编程的概括性文章，但请参阅您的遥控器品牌附带的具体说明。
关于远程类型的说明(A Note On Remote Types)
每个品牌的万能遥控器都不一样。有些会有一系列用于特定设备（如DVR ）的按钮，而另一些则会有更通用的按钮，如TV、STR和AUD。一个鲜为人知的事实是，您使用哪个按钮并不重要——任何设备都可以链接到任何按钮。
如果您想控制蓝光播放器(Blu-Ray player)，但遥控器上没有相应的按钮，只需选择一个设备按钮即可。把它写下来，以免以后忘记。
如何通过直接输入代码对通用遥控器进行编程(How to Program a Universal Remote Through Direct Code Entry)
直接代码输入(Code Entry)是最推荐的通用遥控器编程方法。它依赖于特定设备的包含代码列表(Code List)，尽管可以根据遥控器的品牌 在线找到相同的列表。(found online)
- 如果您有通用遥控器的随附文档，请查看您的特定品牌电视或设备的代码。如果您没有文档，请在线查找代码列表。
- 按住遥控器上的设置(Setup )按钮，直到红灯亮起。
- 按(Press)遥控器上的按钮，选择您要控制的设备类型，无论是电视还是机顶盒。红灯将亮起并保持亮起。
- 使用遥控器上的数字输入代码列表中列出的四位代码中的第一个。输入最后一个数字后，遥控器上的红灯会熄灭。
- 输入最后一位数字后，将遥控器指向您的设备并测试它是否像您期望的那样控制设备。如果没有，请重复步骤二到四。找到适用于一台设备的代码后，根据需要为您希望遥控器控制的每台设备重复上述所有步骤。
并非代码列表中的每个代码都将控制您设备的各个方面。例如，一个代码可能会打开和关闭电视并更改频道，但它不会控制音量。如果您发现仅控制部分设备的代码，请继续测试代码，直到找到适用于各个方面的代码 - 然后将该代码写下来以妥善保管。
如何通过自动代码搜索对通用遥控器进行编程(How to Program a Universal Remote Through Auto Code Search)
自动(Auto)代码搜索可能是最简单的编程方法，因为它需要您的输入最少。它搜索一个内部数据库并在代码之后尝试代码，直到找到一个有效的代码。前面提到的飞利浦通用遥控器(Philips Universal Remote)使用自动代码搜索，编程如下：
- 打开要与遥控器同步的电视或设备。
- 按下设置(Setup )按钮，直到遥控器上的红灯亮起。
- 按下(Press)遥控器上与您要编程的设备相对应的按钮；为了这个例子，我们会说TV。红灯将闪烁一次并保持亮起。
- 将遥控器指向您的电视，然后按下并松开遥控器上的电源(Power )按钮。红灯会闪烁几次，然后在完成传输代码后保持亮起。
- 如果您的电视已关闭，请手动按下电视本身的电源按钮。如果没有，请重复第四步和第五步。
- 将遥控器指向电视，然后按音量调高(Volume Up)按钮。这将重新发送第四步中的前十个代码。如果电视关闭，则意味着您找到了适用的代码。如果没有，请按提高音量按钮以测试其他代码，两次按下之间大约允许三秒钟。重复此操作，直到找到正确的代码。
- 按遥控器上的电源(Power )按钮重新打开电视，然后测试遥控器上的其他按钮以确保一切正常。如果按钮不起作用，请返回到第二步。
请注意，自动代码搜索仅适用于具有开/关按钮的设备。如果您的电视没有手动控制功能（或者它们已损坏），那么您将需要使用直接代码输入(Code Entry)。
什么是最常见的通用遥控器？(What Are the Most Common Universal Remotes?)
如果您开始搜索通用遥控器，您很快就会发现从Magnavox到三洋(Sanyo)的每个品牌都生产它们。请记住，您不需要将通用遥控器的品牌与您的电视相匹配(you do not need to match the brand of your universal remote to your TV)。
拥有Sylvania电视和Orion遥控器并不重要——只要遥控器是可编程的通用设备，它几乎可以与任何东西配合使用。但是，最常见的通用遥控器类型来自RCA、飞利浦和(Philips)罗技(– Logitech)（如果您想投资更昂贵的选择）品牌。
RCA 提供Remote Code Finder网站，这是一个数据库，可让您轻松输入遥控器的修订型号、品牌名称和设备类型，并轻松查找代码列表。
如果您想控制更现代的电视(more modern TVs)（甚至是Apple TV 等流媒体服务），请考虑使用Logitech Harmony。这是一款可以控制海量设备的高端万能遥控器。
How to Setup and Program a Universal Remote
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They are particularly helpful if you purchase a CRT. If you’re looking for suggestions for a universal remote, the Philips Universal Remote is one of the most affordable and easiest to use. Don’t panic at the thought of programming a universal remote, either – it only takes a few minutes to do and absolutely no technical skill.
How to Setup and Program a Universal Remote Control
There are multiple ways to program a universal remote, but the two most common are direct code entry and auto code search.
Before you begin, make sure the remote has fresh batteries and that the TV is plugged in. The programming process can take several minutes to complete, but you want no interruptions during this time. If the signal between the TV and the remote is lost, you’ll have to start from the beginning.
Something else to bear in mind is that not all universal remotes use the same programming methods. While this guide is a generalized article for how to program a remote, refer to the specific instructions that come with your brand of remote.
A Note On Remote Types
Every brand of universal remote is different. Some will have a series of buttons for specific devices like a DVR, while others will have more generalized buttons like TV, STR, and AUD. A little-known fact is that it doesn’t matter which button you use – any device can be linked to any button.
If you want to control a Blu-Ray player but you don’t have the corresponding button on your remote, just pick a device button. Write it down so you don’t forget later on.
How to Program a Universal Remote Through Direct Code Entry
Direct Code Entry is the most recommended method for programming a universal remote. It relies on an included Code List for specific devices, although this same list can be found online based on the brand of your remote.
- If you have the included documentation for your universal remote, look at the codes for your specific brand of TV or device. If you don’t have the documentation, look online for a code list.
- Press and hold the Setup button on your remote until the red light turns on.
- Press the button on your remote for the type of device you want to control, whether a TV or a set-top box. The red light will turn on and remain on.
- Use the numbers on your remote to enter the first of the four-digit codes listed on your code list. The red light on your remote will turn off after you’ve entered the final digit.
- After you’ve entered the final digit, point your remote at your device and test whether it controls the device like you expect. If it doesn’t, repeat steps two through four. After you find a code that works for one device, repeat all of the above steps as many times as needed for each device you want the remote to control.
Not every code in the code list will control every aspect of your device. For example, one code might turn a TV on and off and change the channel, but it won’t control the volume. If you find a code that only controls part of a device, keep testing codes until you find one that works for every aspect – then write that code down for safekeeping.
How to Program a Universal Remote Through Auto Code Search
Auto code search is probably the easiest programming method, as it requires the least amount of input on your part. It searches an internal database and tries code after code until it finds one that works. The previously-mentioned Philips Universal Remote uses auto code search, and programming it goes like this:
- Turn on the TV or device you want to sync the remote with.
- Press the Setup button until the red light on the remote activates.
- Press the button on the remote that corresponds to the device you’re trying to program; for the sake of the example, we’ll say TV. The red light will blink one time and remain on.
- Point the remote at your TV and then press and release the Power button on the remote. The red light will blink several times and then remain on once it has finished transmitting codes.
- If your TV turned off, manually press the power button on the TV itself. If not, repeat steps four and five.
- Point the remote at the TV and press the Volume Up button. This will resend the first ten codes from step four. If the TV turns off, it means you’ve found a code that works for it. If not, press the Volume Up button to test the other codes, allowing roughly three seconds between presses. Repeat this until you find the correct code.
- Press the Power button on the remote to turn your TV back on, then test the other buttons on the remote to make sure everything works as it should. If a button doesn’t work, go back to step two.
Note that auto code search will only work with a device that has an on/off button. If your TV doesn’t have manual control features (or they are broken), then you’ll need to use Direct Code Entry instead.
What Are the Most Common Universal Remotes?
If you begin to search for universal remotes, you’ll soon find that every brand from Magnavox to Sanyo produces them. Keep in mind that you do not need to match the brand of your universal remote to your TV.
It doesn’t matter if you have a Sylvania TV and an Orion remote – as long as the remote is a programmable universal device, it will work with almost anything. However, the most common types of universal remotes are from the brands RCA, Philips, and – if you want to invest in a more expensive option – Logitech.
RCA provides the Remote Code Finder website, a database that makes it easy to enter the revision model of your remote, the brand name, and the device type, and easily find a list of codes.
If you want to control more modern TVs (and even streaming services like Apple TV), consider the Logitech Harmony. This is a high-end universal remote that can control a vast number of devices.
