Microsoft KB Archive/907596

= Xbox 360: How to set up the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote =

Article ID: 907596

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to set up the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote.



Insert the batteries

 * 1) Remove the remote battery cover.
 * 2) Insert two new AA (LR6) batteries as shown on the underside of the remote battery cover. For best performance, we do not recommend that you use AA rechargeable batteries.
 * 3) Replace the remote battery cover.

Program the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote for a TV
Before you can use the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote with a TV, you must program the remote control for use with the specific brand of the TV. You can manually enter the TV code, or you can perform a scan to find the TV code.

The Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote manual includes a code list that covers many popular TVs. For the most current list of TV library codes, visit the following Web site:

http://www.xbox.com/support

Note When you program the remote control, the remote control will exit the screen after 30 seconds of inactivity. Press any button except buttons 0 through 9, CH+, or CH– to return the remote to the original settings.

To enter a TV code manually, follow these steps:
 * 1) Turn on the TV, and then point the remote control toward the TV.
 * 2) Press and hold the TV button and the OK button at the same time for two seconds. All the buttons on the remote control will illuminate for two seconds. Then, only the numeric TV buttons (1–12) remain illuminated.
 * 3) Enter the code for the TV.
 * 4) Press the TV button again to save the code and to exit.

All the buttons on the remote control will blink three times to confirm the selection.

To scan for a TV code, follow these steps:  Turn on the TV, and then point the remote control toward the TV. Press and hold the TV button and the OK button at the same time for two seconds. All the buttons on the remote control will illuminate for two seconds. Then, only the numeric TV buttons (1–12) remain illuminated. Press the CH+ button or the CH– button to send a series of off commands to the TV. Continue to press the CH+ button or the CH– button until the TV turns off.

Note Give enough time for the TV to respond to the off command after you press each button. Some TVs take more time to react to off commands than other TVs.

 Press the TV button to save the code and to exit.

All the buttons on the remote control will blink three times to confirm the code.

Note If the remote control does not function correctly after you set the TV code, try a different code from the same TV manufacturer, or scan for another code.

You can only use the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote with the Xbox 360 console, TVs, or a Microsoft Windows Media Center computer. You cannot use the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote with VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, or other audio equipment.

How to use the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote
The Xbox 360 Media Remote operates like a typical TV remote. The remote includes buttons that control the Xbox 360 console and a button that gives you immediate access to a Windows Media Center computer.

Controller buttons
The remote control is equipped with the following buttons:
 * Xbox Guide
 * A
 * B
 * X
 * Y

You can use these buttons, together with the OK button, to move through and control the Xbox Guide and the Xbox Dashboard on the Xbox 360 console. You can use these buttons just as you would on an Xbox 360 Controller.

Windows Media Center Start button
The Windows Media Center Start button lets you access a Windows Media Center computer through the Xbox 360 console. If you configured Windows Media Center to work with the Xbox 360 console, you move to the Media section of the Xbox Dashboard when you press the Windows Media Center Start button. If you have not yet configured Windows Media Center to work with the Xbox 360 console, the Windows Media Center Setup wizard will start when you press the Windows Media Center Start button.

You can also use the Windows Media Center button to turn on the Xbox 360 console.

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