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Table of Contents

Introduction

Set up:

 Step 1. TV ………………………2

 Step 2. STB…………………......3

 Step 3. Favorite Channel ……..3

 Step 4. Dual / Single Mode…….5

TV Only ON/OFF

 Step 5. Lock the remote………..5

Other Set up Options

 Code Search……………………..7

 Learning…………………………..7

Troubleshooting…………………………..7

Code Retrieval………………………….…7

Resetting to Factory Settings…………...7

Common codes:

TV:

Apex 2521

Dynex 0371

Insignia 0371

Magnavox 2321, 1151

Polaroid 2421

Panasonic 2711

RCA 2777

Philips 2321, 1151

Pioneer 0131

Samsung 0531

Seiki 0131

Sharp 2731

Toshiba 1121, 0231, 2861

Vizio 0001

Westinghouse 0531

STB:

Direct TV 0983

Verizon 0684, 0724

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of Flipper. Flipper is a two device universal remote control –

it works with all major TVs and Set Top Boxes (STB). Set Top Boxes are cable and

satellite and digital adaptor boxes.

Flipper also works a TV only set up.

When set up, On/Off works both the TV and STB; Volume works the TV; and Channel

works the STB. Flipper can be modified so that On/Off only works the TV.

For customer service, please email Support@FlipperRemote.com. We respond to all

inquiries usually within 24 hours. (except holidays and weekends).

More information, including video tutorials, are available at

www.FlipperRemote.com/Support

Batteries

Flipper uses two AAA batteries. Please use fresh batteries when starting to program.

Flipper uses Flash Memory – settings will be saved when changing batteries.

Set Up

If you receive your TV stations through an STB, please note how your TV is connected to

the STB. This will allow you to reset the TV if you accidentally change your TV’s

channel during set up. Newer TVs are connected via an “Input,” such as HDMI 1 or 2, or

Video 1 or 2. Older TVs are usually set to a specific channel, such as 3 or 4.

Flipper has three set up methods: Direct Code Entry, Automatic Code Search, and

Learning. We suggest Direct Code Entry. Please see Other Set Up Methods for Automatic

Code Search and Learning.

Step 1: TV

Flipper is preset to many TVs with code 0001. To test, press and release TV – the light

will flash once. Test the volume and on/off. If Flipper works your device, go to STB. If

not, continue:

1. Locate the 4-digit code for your TV in the TV code list.

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2. Press and hold TV until the light turns turn solid.

3. Enter the first code for your device. If the code was entered correctly, the light

turns off.

4. Test On/Off and Volume.

5. If Flipper works the TV, then go to Step 2 to set STB.

6. If Flipper does not work the TV, try the next code. It may take several codes to

find one that works.

Note: If you are unable to find a working code, see Other Set Up Options.

Note: If the red light does not flash as it should, please see Troubleshooting.

Step 2: STB

If using Flipper as TV only, skip STB set up.

Flipper is pre-set to most Motorola STBs. To test, press and release STB once, and check

the Channel function. If your device works, go to the next Step. If not, continue:

1. Locate the 4-digit code for your STB in the STB code list. Codes are usually listed

by device brand, not cable provider.

2. Press and hold STB until the light turns solid.

3. Enter the first code for your device. If the code was entered correctly, the light

turns off.

4. Test the Channel. If Flipper works the STB, then continue to the next step.

5. If Flipper does not work the STB, try the next code. It may take several codes to

find one that works.

Note: If you are unable to find a working code, see Other Set Up Options.

Note: If the red light does not flash as it should, please see Troubleshooting.

Step 3: Favorite Channel Set Up

Flipper will either scroll through all available channels, or you can program in up to 25

Favorites. If you do not want to set up a Favorites list, go to Step 4.

In Favorite Channel Mode, Channel Up/Down scrolls through your Favorites; the 0-9

buttons work as normal.

Note: When advancing through favorites, let the channel change before pressing the

button again.

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Adding Channels

Make a list of channels you want to save. Channels work in the order entered. For

instance, if you enter 2, 5, 1, and 8, Favorites scroll through in that order.

Channel Format

STBs use a three or four digit channel entry system. Enter channels as you normally

would for your STB.

The instructions below assume you receive channels through an STB box (cable / satellite).

If using Flipper as TV only, use the TV button instead of STB.

1. Press and hold STB and ADD at the same time until the light turns solid.

2. Enter the first channel followed by the ADD button, then enter the next channel

followed by the ADD button, then enter the next channel, etc.

Example: 7-ADD; 4-4-ADD; 1-1-0- ADD; for channels 7, 44, 110.

Options:

“Enter” button: Some STBs may chance channels faster by using an “Enter” button.

In Flipper, the STB Enter function is stored in Mute. (Flipper does not have

“enter” for TVs). The only way to know if this is working for your device is trial

and error.

Example: 7-Mute (Enter)-ADD; 4-4-Mute-ADD; 4-0-2-Mute-ADD, for channels

7,44, 402.

0’s as placeholders: If your STB does not use an Enter button, then 0’s may be

used as placeholders. For example: 0-7-ADD; 0-4-4-ADD; 1-1-0-ADD, 0418 for

channels 7, 44, 110, 418.

3. Once Favorites are programmed, press and release the STB button to exit.

4. Test by scrolling through the list with the Channel Up/Down. You may need to scroll

through twice for all Favorites to appear.

5. To add additional channels at any time, repeat these instructions.

6. Press and release ADD once to enter Dual Mode

Note: You may wish to try 5 channels at first, then test, to make sure the format is

correct.

Deleting Channels:

To delete channels from your Favorites, press and hold the STB (or TV) and DEL at the

same time until the light turns solid, then enter the channel you want to delete, followed by

DEL. For example: 4-4-DEL to delete channel 44.

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Switching Between Favorites and Regular:

Press and hold ADD and Dash “-“ at the same time until the light flashes twice and turns

off.

Step 4: Dual Mode

In Dual Mode, On/Off works both the TV and STB; Channel Up/Down and the 0-9

keypad works the STB; and Volume works the TV. For best operation, make sure that the

TV and STB are in close proximity to one another.

1. To Enter “Dual Mode,” press and release ADD. The light will flash once.

2. To Exit Dual Mode, press either STB or TV, depending on which device you want

to control.

TV Only On/Off:

You may wish to keep the STB on all the time to avoid the possibility that one device

will turn on while the other device stays off.

Press and hold ADD until the light turns solid, then enter 999.

To return to Dual on/off, press and hold ADD until the light turns solid, and enter 998.

Step 5: Lock the Remote Control

Locking Flipper deactivates the set up buttons to avoid reprogramming by accident. If you

do not want to lock, set-up is complete.

Dual Mode:

1. Lock: Press and hold ADD until the light turns solid, then enter 955. The light

blinks out.

2. Unlock: Press and hold ADD until the light turns solid, then enter 956. The light

blinks out.

TV Only Mode:

Use TV instead of ADD.

Other Set-up Options

There may be instances where your device is not in the code list, or you prefer to search for

a code rather then enter it manually.

Automatic Code Search

Start with the TV and STB on. Code search sends codes from the database to your TV or

STB to search for a match. When the device turns off, a match is found.

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1. Press and hold TV until the light turns solid, if searching for a TV code. (Use STB if

searching for a STB code.)

2. Press and release On/Off. The light will flash, sending 10-15 codes to the TV. The

light turns solid when the batch is done.

3. If your TV turns off, then a working code is in that group. If the TV did not turn off,

repeat the process. It may take 15-20 cycles to go through the database.

4. If the TV turns off, wait until the light stops flashing.

5. Then press and release the Channel Down button to send one code at a time until the

TV turns back on. Go slowly to allow time for the TV to turn on before pressing again.

6. Once the TV turns back on, press and release TV (or STB). Test other functions.

Note: Some devices share partial code sets with other devices, so it is possible that not

all functions work. If this happens, repeat the process until the correct code controls all

your device’s functions.

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Learning Set Up:

Flipper can “learn” (copy) the IR signals from your existing remote control. Each button is

programmed separately. When learning TV signals, use the TV button; when learning

STB functions, use the STB button.

It is helpful to do this procedure in low light, away from the TV or a light bulb. Light can

interfere with the IR signal. Flipper’s Learning IR bulb is the right side bulb.

1. Place both Flipper and your device remote on a table with the tops facing one another.

2. On Flipper, press and hold TV and On/OFF at the same time until the light starts to

flash. Release the buttons.

3. Press and release the key on Flipper that you want to copy, for example, Volume Up.

The light will turn solid.

4. Press and hold same key from your existing device remote until the light on Flipper

starts flashing. Once blinking, the learning process for that key is done.

5. Keep repeating step 1-4 until you learn all the keys you want.

6. Press TV to exit.

7. Check the buttons to see if they learned to correct signal. If not, repeat the process as

needed until all buttons learn the desired function. It may take a few tries to learn all

signals.

Troubleshooting

Make sure Flipper is unlocked: press and hold ADD until the light turns solid, then enter

956. The light will blink out if locked. Also check TV and STB, as Flipper can be locked

in any mode. Sometimes lock Flipper, then unlock.

Code Retrieval

This feature lets you retrieve the code if using code search.

1. Press TV (or STB) and then 1, and release both. Count the flashes – this is the first

digit. Note: If the light does not flash, the digit is zero.

2. Press TV and then 2, and release both. Count the flashes - this is the second digit;

3. Press TV and then 3, and release both. Count the flashes - this is the third digit.

Reset to factory settings

Make sure Flipper is unlocked. Press and hold the ADD button until the light turns solid,

then enter 954. The light will flash out.