Charter-Spectrum URC1160 Remote Control User Guide
Install Batteries
- Apply pressure with your thumb and slide the battery door for removal Show image of bottom of remote, indicating pressure point and slide direction
- Insert 2 AA batteries. Match the + and – marks. Show illustration of batteries in place
- Slide the battery door back into place. Show bottom of remote with battery door in place, include arrow for slide direction.
Setup Your Remote
If you have a Charter World Box, the remote must be paired with the box. If you do NOT have a World Box, proceed to PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE FOR ANY OTHER CABLE BOX.
To Pair the Remote to the World Box
- Ensure that your TV and World Box are both powered-on and that you can view the video feed
from the World Box on your TV. Show image of STB and TV connected and on - To pair the remote, simply point the remote at the World Box and press the OK key. The Input key will begin blinking repeatedly. Show image of remote pointed at the TV, transmitting data
- A confirmation message should appear on the TV screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to program the remote control for your TV and/or audio equipment as needed.
To Un-Pair the Remote to the World Box
If you wish to use the remote with a different cable box, follow these steps to un-pair it with your World Box.
- Press and hold MENU and Nav Down keys simultaneously until the INPUT key blinks twice. Show remote with MENU and Nav Down keys highlighted
- Press 9-8-7 digit keys. The INPUT key will blink four times to confirm pairing has been disabled. Show remote digits with 9-8-7 highlighted in order.
Programming Your Remote for Any Other Cable Box
This section is for any cable box that is NOT a Charter World Box. If you have a World Box, refer to the section above for remote pairing, following the on-screen instructions for any other remote programming.
Setup Remote to Control Cable Box
Point your remote at your cable box and press MENU to test. If the cable box responds, skip this step and proceed to PROGAMMING YOUR REMOTE FOR TV AND AUDIO CONTROL.
- If your cable box is branded Motorola, Arris, or Pace:
a. Press and hold MENU and the 2 digit key simultaneously until the INPUT key blinks
twice. Show remote with MENU and 3 keys highlighted - If your cable box is branded Cisco, Scientific Atlanta, or Samsung:
a. Press and hold MENU and the 3 digit key simultaneously until the INPUT key blinks twice. Show remote with MENU and 3 keys highlighted
Programming Your Remote for TV and Audio Control
Setup for Popular TV Brands
This step covers setup for the most common TV brands. If your brand is not listed, please proceed to SETUP USING DIRECT CODE ENTRY
- Ensure that your TV is powered-on. Show TV with remote pointed at it.
- Simultaneously press and hold MENU and OK keys on remote until the INPUT key blinks twice Show remote with MENU and OK keys highlighted
- Find your TV brand in the chart below and note the digit that relates to your TV brand. Press and hold down the digit key.
| Digit | TV Brand |
| 1. | Insignia/Dynex |
| 2. | LG/Zenith |
| 3. | Panasonic |
| 4. | Philips/Magnavox |
| 5. | RCA/TCL |
| 6. | Samsung |
| 7. | Sharp |
| 8. | Sony |
| 9. | Toshiba |
| 10 | Vizio |
Setup Using Direct Code Entry
This step covers setup for all TV and Audio brands. For faster setup, be sure to locate your device brand in the code list before beginning setup.
- Ensure that your TV and/or audio device is powered-on. Show TV with remote pointed at it.
- Simultaneously press and hold MENU and OK keys on remote until the INPUT key blinks twice. Show remote with MENU and OK keys highlighted
- Enter the 1st code listed for your brand. The INPUT KEY will blink twice to confirm once complete. Show remote with digit keys highlighted
- Test volume functions. If the device responds as expected, setup is complete. If not, repeat this process using the next code listed for your brand. Show remote controlling TV.
Assigning Volume Controls
The remote is set to default to control TV volume once the remote is programmed for a TV. If the remote is also set up to control an audio device, then volume controls will default to that audio device. If you wish to change volume control settings from these defaults, perform the following steps:
- Simultaneously press and hold MENU and OK keys on remote until the INPUT key blinks twice. Show remote with MENU and OK keys highlighted
- Press the key below for the device that you wish to use for volume controls:
- TV Icon = To lock volume controls to the TV, Press VOL +
- Audio Icon = To lock volume controls to the audio device, Press VOL
- Cable Box Icon = To lock volume controls to the cable box, Press MUTE
Troubleshooting
- Problem: INPUT key blinks, but remote does not control my equipment.
- Solution: Follow the programming process in this manual to set your remote up to control your home theater equipment
- Problem: I want to switch VOLUME CONTROLS from to control my TV or to my Audio Device.
- Solutions: Follow ASSIGNING VOLUME CONTROLS instructions in this document
- Problem: The INPUT key does not light up on the remote when I press a key
- Solution: Ensure that the batteries are functional and are inserted properly Replace the batteries with two new AA size batteries.
- Problem: My remote won’t pair with my Cable Box
- Solution: Ensure that you have a Charter World Box Ensure that the remote has a clear line of sight to the Cable Box when pairing Be sure to follow the on-screen instructions that appear when pairing.
Remote Key Chart
Show image of the whole remote control with lines pointing to each key or key group for the description below.
- TV POWER: Used to turn on the TV
- INPUT: Used to switch video inputs on your TV
- ALL POWER: Used to turn on the TV and set-top box
- VOLUME +/-: Used to change volume level on TV or Audio Device
- MUTE: Used to mute volume on TV or STB
- SEARCH: Used to search for TV, Movies, and other content
- DVR: Used to list your recorded programs
- PLAY/PAUSE: Used to play and pause current selected content
- CH +/- : Used to cycle through channels
- LAST: Used to jump to the previous tuned channel
- GUIDE: Used to display the program guide
- INFO: Used to display selected program info
- NAVIGATION UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT: Used to navigate on-screen content menus
- OK: Used to select on-screen content
- BACK: Used to jump to previous menu screen
- EXIT: Used to exit the current displayed menu
- OPTIONS: Used to select special options
- MENU: Used to access main menu
- REC: Used to record current selected content
- DIGITS: Used to enter channel numbers
FAQS
How do I use the “Input” or “Source” button on my Spectrum remote?
Press the Input/Source button (it may also be labeled as Input, Source, or TV/Video). Use the on-screen menu to navigate and select the correct input for your device.
How do I access the TV guide on my Spectrum remote
?Press the Guide button to view the full-screen grid guide. To access the Mini Guide, press OK twice on the remote, which lets you browse channels while watching a program.