FAQ's

ADR460

My Advent Remote Control (model ADR460) cannot be programmed to operate the component I would like to use.

The below alternatives may solve your problem:

• You may be too far away from the component or at a wrong angle. This remote uses IR (infared) technology to communicate with components. The remote sends the code and the component's IR sensor reads the code. Therefore, there must be an unobstructed path between the remote and the IR sensor on the component. Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the component (VCR when programming the VCR/DVD key; TV when programming the TV key; cable box or satellite receiver when you're programming the SAT/CBL key).
  
  
• If you've entered all of the codes for your brand that are in the code list and followed the instructions, try the Code Search method.
  
  
• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding key (TV, VCR/DVD, AUX or SAT/CBL) so the remote knows which component you want to operate.
  
  
• To program the 4 component universal remote to operate a combination unit (TV/VCR or TV/DVD), first try the VCR or DVD codes for your brand. Some units, however, require that yuo program both the TV key (using the TV codes) and the VCR/DVD key (using the VCR or DVD codes) for full operation.
  
  
• To program the 4 component universal remote to operate a combination unit (VCR/DVD), program the VCR key using the VCR codes and then program the AUX key using the DVD codes
  

The indicator light on my Advent Remote Control (model ADR460) does not light when you press a key.

The below alternatives may solve your problem:

• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key (TV, VCR/DVD, AUX or SAT/CBL) so the remote knows which component to operate.
  
  
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode that the remote is in (for example, REConly works in VCR mode).
  
  
• Make sure the batteries are properly installed.
  
  
• Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries. Once the batteries have been replaced, the remote may need to be reprogrammed.
  

My Advent Remote Control (model ADR460) does not operate the component that I am using.

To solve this issue, please try the following:

• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key (TV, VCR/DVD, AUX or SAT/CBL) so the remote knows which component you want to operate.
  
• Remove any obstacles bewteen the remote and the component. Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the component.
  
• Make sure the batteries are installed properly.
  
• Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries. Once the batteries have been replaced, the remote may need to be reprogrammed.
  
• Reset the remote. Remove the batteries, press and hold the number 1 key on the remote for several seconds.
  

My Advent Remote Control (model ADR460) is not performing commands properly.

The following alternatives may solve your problem:

• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key so the remote knows which component you would like to operate.
  
  
• Make sure the component is "ready" (e.g. the DVD player has the disc loaded).
  
  
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in (e.g. REC only works in VCR mode).
  
  
• If operating a VCR to record, you must press the REC key two times.
  
  
• If you're trying to change channels, try pressing the OK key after entering the channel number as this is a requirement of certain models and brands.
  
  
• There is a possibility that a programmed code may only be able to control some of your component features. Follow the steps in your user manual for programming the remote. If the component can be turned on and off, make sure you press the CHAN UP/DOWN key to see if the component responds. If not, try the next code from the list.
  

My Advent Remote Control (model ADR460) will not change channels.

To change the channels using your Advent Remote Control, please try the following:

• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key (TV, VCR/DVD, AUX or SAT/CBL) so the remote knows which component yuo want to operate.
  Press the OK key after you enter a channel number.