Essence 8 URC 1281 - Remote control ONE FOR ALL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Universal Remote Control
Brand	One For All
Model	Essence 8 URC 1281
Number of Controllable Devices	Up to 8
Compatible Device Types	TV, OTT, STB, AUD, AUX, BLU, DVD, BAR
Configuration Methods	SimpleSet, manual code, learning function
Power Supply	2 AAA batteries (not included, use alkaline batteries)
Infrared Range	Up to 10 meters (estimate)
Main Functions	Volume control, channel change, menu access, playback functions, subtitles, TV guide, app access (Netflix, etc.)
Safety	Risk of explosion if batteries are not replaced with the correct type. Use quality alkaline batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries.
Maintenance	Clean with a soft dry cloth
Specific Buttons	Netflix, HOME, GUIDE, LIST, SEARCH, SUBT, red/green/yellow/blue buttons
Volume Lock Function	Possible to lock volume control to a single device
Compatibility	Infrared (IR) devices of all brands
Recommended Battery Type	AAA alkaline batteries

Frequently Asked Questions - Essence 8 URC 1281 ONE FOR ALL

How to set up the remote with SimpleSet?

Turn on your device, point the remote at it, press the corresponding button (e.g., TV), hold SETUP until the indicator blinks twice, then hold the button corresponding to the brand (e.g., button 7 for Samsung TV). Release as soon as the device turns off. The indicator blinks twice to confirm.

How to set up the remote with a code?

Turn on the device, press the device button (e.g., TV), hold SETUP until double blink, enter the 4-digit code for your brand (e.g., 1840 for LG). The indicator blinks twice. Point the remote and press Power. If the device turns off, setup is successful. Otherwise, try the next code.

How to use the learning function?

Place the remotes facing each other 2-5 cm apart. Press the device button, hold SETUP until double blink, enter 975, briefly press the button on the Essence remote to program, then press the corresponding button on the original remote. The indicator blinks twice if copying succeeds. Repeat for each button.

How to delete a copied function?

Press the device button, hold SETUP until double blink, enter 976, then press twice the button to reset. The indicator blinks twice and the copied function is deleted.

How to lock volume control to a single device?

Hold SETUP until double blink, enter 993, then press the button of the device that should manage volume (e.g., AUDIO). The indicator blinks twice. Now the volume and mute keys control only that device.

How to unlock volume control?

Hold SETUP until double blink, enter 993, then press the volume down button. The indicator blinks four times to confirm unlocking.

What to do if the remote doesn't work after setup?

Check the batteries (inserted correctly, not used). Restart setup using another method (SimpleSet, code, or learning). If the problem persists, reset the remote by removing the batteries for 30 seconds.

How to control multiple devices?

Simply press the button corresponding to the device you want to control (TV, OTT, STB, etc.). The remote then switches to that device. Volume buttons can be locked or not.

What type of batteries should I use?

Use two quality AAA alkaline batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries, nor different types. Caution: there is a risk of explosion if batteries are not replaced correctly.

What do the device buttons (TV, OTT, etc.) mean?

Each button corresponds to a device type: TV (television), OTT (streaming, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox), STB (set-top box), AUD (audio: soundbar, receiver), AUX (another TV), BLU (Blu-ray), DVD (DVD player), BAR (soundbar). Press the button to select the device to control.

USER MANUAL Essence 8 URC 1281 ONE FOR ALL

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BATTERIES

Your remote requires 2 x AAA / LR03 batteries. Please insert them as shown below. Alkaline batteries are recommended.

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CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Use quality Alkaline batteries.

Thank you for purchasing the One For All Essence 8 Device Universal Remote Control. The remote can be used to control up to 8 Audio Video Devices such as a TV, Set Top Box, Blu-ray Player or Sound Bar.

This manual will help you to set up the Essence 8 to control all of your devices.

1 Power Switches your devices on and off.

2 Setup This key is used to set up the Essence remote.

3 Input Used to select Input on devices.

4 Device keys These keys are used to select which device the Essence 8 currently controls. After pressing the TV key, the remote will control your TV. To switch to controlling another device, simply press the appropriate key. The devices that can be programmed to each key are as follows:

TV: All televisions such as LED, LCD, Plasma, OLED etc.

OTT: Streaming devices such as an Apple TV, Roku Box, Foxtel Now etc. Also works Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

STB: Set Top Boxes, including Satellite, Cable and Freeview.

AUD:Audio devices including Sound Bars, AV Receivers and Hi-Fi.

AUX: All televisions such as LED, LCD, Plasma, OLED etc.

BLU: Blu-ray Players and DVD Players / Recorders

DVD: DVD Players / Recorders and Blu-ray Players.

BAR: Audio devices including Sound Bars, AV Receivers and Hi-Fi.

5 Playback Keys Control the playback of movies, music and TV.

6 Subt. Display subtitles.

7 Apps Brings up the Applications menu on Smart Devices such as Smart TVs or Streaming boxes.

8 List Displays a list of recorded programmes.

9 Info Displays information about the current programmes or channel.

10 Guide TV Guide.

11 Menu Access the installation menu of the current device.

12 Menu Directions and OK

Control the menu of the current device.

13 Back Back one step in the Menu.

14 Home Displays the Home Menu.

15 Exit Exits the menu.

16 Volume Up and Down

Control the volume of the current device. You can also set up these keys to always control one device. For details see the Volume Lock feature.

17 Last Channel Changes to the last channel viewed.

19 Mute Mutes the volume of the current device. You can also set up this key to always control one device. For details see the Volume Lock feature.

19 Channel Up & Down

Change channels on the current device.

20 RGYB keys Quick access buttons for the menu of the current device.

21 Netflix Netflix

22 Digits Select channels on the current device. On Audio devices, these keys will select individual inputs.

23 TV Return to live TV.

24 Search Searchformedia.

SETUP

The Essence 8 remote is pre-programmed to control some of the most popular devices out of the box. If you have one of the following devices try the putting the batteries in and pressing the device key, and then press a few keys to see if the remote works your device:

Device Key To Press Device controlled

TV
TV Samsung TV
OTT
OTT Roku Streaming Box
STD
STB Sky Q Box
AUD
AUD Onkyo Receiver
AJX
AUX Vestel TV
BLU
BLU Samsung Blu-ray Player
DVD
DVD Sony DVD Player
BAR
BAR Samsung Sound Bar

If your device is not one of those listed above, or you have extra devices to set up, there are 2 ways to do this. The easiest is SimpleSet which is used for the common brands and devices.

SIMPLESET

If the brand of your device is shown in the SimpleSet picture pointing to a key, you can use the SimpleSet system described in this section, please locate the brand of your device and note the key associated with it.

To set up your device:

1. Turn on your device (not on standby) and point the Essence remote towards it. If you are setting up a Streaming device, make sure a movie or TV show is playing.

2. Press the Device key you wish to set up (for example TV).

3. Hold down the Setup key until the LED under the Device key blinks twice.

4. Hold down the digit for your brand and device as listed in the tables above - e.g. 7 for a Samsung TV.

5. For all devices except OTT the remote will send the Power key every 3 seconds, for a streaming box the remote will send the Play/Pause function.

6. As soon as your device reacts by turning off or Pausing (Streaming box only) release the digit.

7. The LED will blink twice and the remote should now operate your device.

- If you find one or more keys do not work as you expect, start again at step 2 – the remote will start with the next code in the memory.

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SETUP

SETUP BY CODE

If the brand of your device is not listed in the SimpleSet feature, you can set up by trying codes individually. To do this firstly locate your brand in the Code List. Codes are listed by brand and device, and in order of popularity.

1. Turn on your device (not on standby) and point the Essence remote towards it.
2. Press the Device key you wish to set up (for example TV).
3. Hold down the Setup key until the LED under the Device key blinks twice.
4. Enter the first 4 digit code listed for your brand (e.g. 1840 for LG).
5. The LED will blink twice on the last digit of the code.
6. Now on the remote towards your device and press the Power key.*
7. If the device turns off your remote is ready to use. If not, repeat steps 2-6 with the next code in the list.

SETUP

LEARNING

Your Essence remote control can learn any function from any other working remote control. This is a quick and easy one-time setup that allows to control any infrared controlled device you have in your living room. It also allows you to add a key or keys that may be missing to a spare key on the Essence.

To do this, firstly make sure you have all your original remote controls to hand, and that they have working batteries in.

To learn functions, the original remote should be approximately 3cm from the Essence remote, pointing towards it:

2 - 5 CM

1. Press the Device key for the device you want to learn functions onto.
2. Hold down the Setup key until the LED under the Device key blinks twice.
3. Press 975 the LED should blink twice.
4. Press and release the key you want to learn a function onto (for example the TV Power key) – the LED will begin to flash rapidly.
5. Press and release* the corresponding key on the original remote, for example Power.
6. The LED will blink twice to indicate the key has been learned correctly.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each key you want to learn – remember you can learn from multiple remotes, but only one function per key.
8. When you have learned all the functions you require, press and hold Setup key until the LED blinks twice.

* Some remotes send commands differently. If you find a function cannot be learned, try holding down the key on the original remote instead of pressing and releasing.

Hints:

• If the LED shows one long blink at step 5, the function was not learned correctly, please try again from step 4.
• If you find one or more keys don't work properly after set up, you can re-enter the learning mode at any time by repeating the procedure from step 1.
• If one or more of your original remotes aren't working, you can still set up the Essence remote by SimpleSet or Code Set Up.

SETUP

Deleting a learned function

If you want to delete a learned function and return that keys to its original state, you can use the following procedure:

1. Press the Device key for the device you want to learn functions onto.
2. Hold down the Setup key until the LED under the Device key blinks twice.
3. Press 976 - the LED should blink twice
4. Press the key you want to reset twice – the LED should blink twice and the learned function has been deleted.

VOLUME LOCK

If you primarily use one device for controlling volume, for example a Sound Bar or Audio Video Receiver, it's possible to program your Essence remote to only control that device when you use the Volume Up, Down and Mute keys. To do this:

1. Hold down the Setup key until the LED under the Device key blinks twice.
2. Press 993 the LED should blink twice.
3. Press the device key for the device to always control volume – for example Audio.
4. The LED will blink twice.

From now on, pressing the Volume Up, Down or Mute keys will always control the Audio device, no matter what device you are controlling.

To unlock the volume, and return the remote to controlling each device's volume individually, the procedure is:

1. Hold down the Setup key until the LED under the Device key blinks twice
2. Press 993 – the LED should blink twice
3. Press VOLUME DOWN – the LED will blink four times and Volume is now unlocked.

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CONFIGURACIÓN

PROGRAMACIÓN

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