Universal functions ("Punch Through")
The universal functions (also called "Punch Through" functions) enable you to
carry out certain functions on a different device type than the programmed one.
These are the volume, mute and playback functions.
Playback functions
If the remote control is in TV, SAT or cable mode (devices without playback
function), the PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FAST FORWARD/BACK, and in some
cases RECORD keys will control a connected video recorder, DVD player or
video recorder. The DVD or VCR mode keys do not need to be pressed in
advance. The last selected device is activated.
This Punch Through control does not work if the programmed TV, SAT or cable
code has its own video recorder function (for example in the case of a combined
TV-video recorder device).
Volume/mute
Image transmitting devices connected to a TV (e.g. TV, DVD, VCR, SAT, CBL)
often do not have their own volume control.
When the universal remote control is controlling this type of device and the VOL
(Volume) or (
) (Mute) keys are pressed, the volume control is transferred to
the TV.
You can modify this basic device setting (cf. both sections below).
The volume/mute functions are referred to in the shortened form
VOL/MUTE below.
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