Zenith has long been a pioneer in the world of consumer TVs. In fact, they are often credited with being the first TV manufacturer to offer a remote control with their TVs. Of course, the remote control has changed significantly over the years, with the ability to control more devices than the original remote, but the overall purpose is roughly the same: to keep you from having to get out of your comfortable chair when you need to control a device.
Device Code
When you purchase a new Zenith remote, it should include a list with all of the available codes for the products you may want to control, such as a different TV, DVD or VHS player. If you don't have the list, there's a link in the Resources section below to a website that has them. Look for the brand name of the device you want to control (such as Sony or Philips). Next to the brand name there will most likely be several different codes. When you begin to program the remote, use the first code that's listed, than retry the programming with the other codes if the first didn't work.
Remote Setup
Power on the device manually. Point the remote towards the device you want to control and press and hold the "PRG" button for a few seconds until the light on the remote stays on. Now press the button which correlates to the device you want to control (such as "TV," "DVD" or "Cable"). Punch in the three-digit code of the device and press the "Enter" button. You want the light on the remote to flash and then stay on. If it does not, try the next code on the list and continue to do so until the light flashes and stays on.
Older Remotes
Older Zenith remote controls will not have the "PRG" button. To program these remotes, you will also need the remote codes. Press the button which correlates to the device you want to control, then press and hold the "0" and "Enter" buttons down at the same time until the light on the remote comes on. Proceed by punching in the code for the device, and if the light blinks then stays on, you know the programming has been successful. If the light does not blink and stay on, try the other codes.
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