Use Your Universal Media Remote

Insert Batteries

To insert batteries into the Xbox 360™ Universal Media Remote:

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, AA rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
3. Replace the remote battery cover.

Program the Universal Media Remote for Your TV

Before your remote can work with your TV, you need to program it for use with your particular brand of TV. Two methods exist for programming your remote: manually entering your TV code or scanning to find your TV code.

The code list included in the remote's instruction manual covers many popular TVs. For the latest list of TV library codes, see TV Codes for the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote.

To enter a TV code:

1. Turn on your TV and point the remote toward it.
2. Press and hold the TV and OK buttons simultaneously for two seconds. All of the buttons on the remote will then light up for two seconds, after which only the numeric TV buttons (1–12) will remain lit.
3. Enter the code for your TV.
4. Press the TV button again to save the code and exit. All of the buttons on the remote will blink three times to confirm your selection.

   Note

   After 30 seconds of inactivity, the remote will exit the TV programming mode. Pressing any button besides 0–9, CH+, or CH– returns the remote to its original settings.

To scan for a TV code:

1. Turn on your TV and point the remote toward it.
2. Press and hold the TV and OK buttons simultaneously for two seconds. All of the buttons on the remote will then light for two seconds, after which only the numeric TV buttons (1–12) will remain lit.
3. Press the CH+ or CH– button to send a series of off commands to your TV. Repeat until the TV turns off.

   Note

   Give your TV enough time to respond to the off command after each button press. Some TVs take more time to react to off commands than others.

4. Press the TV button to save the code and exit. All buttons on the remote will blink three times to confirm the code.

The Universal Media Remote works only with TVs, the Xbox 360 console, and a connected Windows Media Center–based PC. It does not control VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, or audio equipment.

Use the Universal Media Remote

TV Mode

To use the Universal Media Remote with your TV, press the TV button before the other TV control buttons. When in TV mode, the buttons on the remote will not glow until pressed.

Controller Buttons

The Xbox Guide button on your remote puts the Xbox 360 experience at your fingertips. Use it and the A, B, X, Y, and OK buttons to move around and control the Xbox Guide and the Xbox Dashboard on your Xbox 360 console, just as you would with your controller.

Windows Media Center Start Button

The Windows Media Center Start button lets you access a connected Windows Media Center–based PC through your Xbox 360 console. If you are set up to use Windows Media Center on your Xbox 360 console, pressing the button will start Windows Media Center. If you are not yet set up to use Windows Media Center on your console, pressing the button will start the Windows Media Center setup wizard.

The Windows Media Center Start button will also turn on the console if it is off.

Cleaning

Clean only with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Using cleaning solutions or attempting to clean connectors may damage your remote.

Watch Movies

The universal media remote lets you control DVD movie features and other media functions of your Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.

To play DVD movies:

1. Press the eject button to open the disc tray.
2. Place the DVD movie on the disc tray with the label facing out.
3. Press the eject button to close the disc tray. The DVD movie will begin playing.

The Xbox 360 console can play only region 2 DVDs.

If you encounter problems, see Troubleshoot Your Universal Media Remote.