How to set up your Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote

This article describes how to set up and use your Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote.

Set up your Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote

Insert the batteries

To insert the batteries into your Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote, follow these steps:

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 don't recommend using AA rechargeable batteries.
3. Replace the remote battery cover.

Program your Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote for a TV

Before you can use your Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote with a TV, you must program the remote control for use with the specific brand of the TV that you're using. 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, please visit the following Web site: Note When you program your Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote, 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 control 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 exit .

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

To scan for a TV code, 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. 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.
4. 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 Windows XP Media Center computer. You cannot use the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote with VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, or other audio equipment.

To find a code that will let your Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote operate your TV, visit the following Xbox Web site:

How to use your Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote

Your Xbox 360 Media Remote works 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 XP Media Center computer.

Controller buttons

The remote control includes 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 your Xbox 360 console. You can use these buttons just as you would on your Xbox 360 Controller.

Windows Media Center Start button

The Windows Media Center Start button lets you access a Windows XP Media Center computer through the Xbox 360 console. If you configured Windows XP Media Center to work with your Xbox 360 console, you move to the Media section of the Xbox Dashboard when you press the Windows Media Center Start button. If you haven't yet configured Windows XP Media Center to work with your 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 your Xbox 360 console.

Additional support

If you want help setting up or using your Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote or if you suspect that your remote is faulty, contact Xbox Customer Support. For more information about how to contact Xbox Customer Support or to submit a repair request, please visit the following Web site for information about how to contact Xbox Customer Support: