Spectrum Remote Control User Guide - ItsManual (2024)

Getting Started

Install Batteries

  1. Apply pressure with your thumb and slide the battery door for removal Show image of bottom of remote, indicating pressure point and slide direction
  2. Insert 2 AA batteries. Match the + and – marks. Show illustration of batteries in place
  3. Slide the battery door back into place. Show bottom of remote with battery door in place, include arrow for slide direction.

Setup Your Remote for a Charter WorldBox

If you have a Charter WorldBox, the remote must be paired with the box. If you do NOT have a WorldBox, proceed to PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE FOR ANY OTHER CABLE BOX.

  1. Ensure that your TV and WorldBox are both powered on and that you can view the video feed from the WorldBox on your TV. Show image of STB and TV connected and on
  2. To pair the remote, simply point the remote at the WorldBox and press the OK key. The Input key will begin blinking repeatedly. Show image of remote pointed at the TV, transmitting data
  3. A confirmation message should appear on the TV screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to program the remote control for your TV and/or audio equipment as needed.

If you wish to use the remote with a different cable box, follow these steps to un-pair it with your WorldBox.

  1. Press and hold MENU and Nav Down keys simultaneously until the INPUT key blinks twice. Show remote with MENU and Nav Down keys highlighted
  2. Press 9-8-7 digit keys. The INPUT key will blink four times to confirm pairing has been disabled. Show remote digits with 9-8-7 highlighted in order.

Programming Your Remote for Any Other Cable Box

This section is for any cable box that is NOT a Charter WorldBox. If you have a WorldBox, refer to the section above for remote pairing, following the on-screen instructions for any other remote programming.

Point your remote at your cable box and press MENU to test. If the cable box responds, skip this step and proceed to PROGAMMING YOUR REMOTE FOR TV AND AUDIO CONTROL.

  1. If your cable box is branded Motorola, Arris, or Pace:
    • Press and hold MENU and the 2 digit key simultaneously until the INPUT key blinks twice.
      Show remote with MENU and 3 keys highlighted
  2. If your cable box is branded Cisco, Scientific Atlanta, or Samsung:
    • Press and hold MENU and the 3 digit key simultaneously until the INPUT key blinks twice.
      Show remote with MENU and 3 keys highlighted

Programming Your Remote for TV and Audio Control

This step covers setup for the most common TV brands. If your brand is not listed, please proceed to SETUP USING DIRECT CODE ENTRY

  1. Ensure that your TV is powered on. Show TV with remote pointed at it.
  2. Simultaneously press and hold MENU and OK keys on remote until the INPUT key blinks twice. Show remote with MENU and OK keys highlighted
  3. Find your TV brand in the chart below and note the digit that relates to your TV brand. Press and hold down the digit key.
    DigitTV Brand
    1Insignia/Dynex
    2LG/Zenith
    3Panasonic
    4Philips/Magnavox
    5RCA/TCL
    6Samsung
    7Sharp
    8Sony
    9Toshiba
    10Vizio
  4. Release the digit key when the TV turns off. Setup is complete.
    Show remote pointed at TV, transmitting data and TV is off

NOTES: While holding the digit key, the remote will test for the working IR code, causing the INPUT key to flash each time it tests a new code.

This step covers setup for all TV and Audio brands. For faster setup, be sure to locate your device brand in the code list before beginning setup.

  1. Ensure that your TV and/or audio device is powered on.
    Show TV with remote pointed at it.
  2. Simultaneously press and hold MENU and OK keys on remote until the INPUT key blinks twice.
    Show remote with MENU and OK keys highlighted
  3. Enter the 1st code listed for your brand. The INPUT KEY will blink twice to confirm once complete.
    Show remote with digit keys highlighted
  4. Test volume functions. If the device responds as expected, setup is complete. If not, repeat this process using the next code listed for your brand.
    Show remote controlling TV.

Assigning Volume Controls

The remote is set to default to control TV volume once the remote is programmed for a TV. If the remote is also set up to control an audio device, then volume controls will default to that audio device.

If you wish to change volume control settings from these defaults, perform the following steps:

  1. Simultaneously press and hold MENU and OK keys on remote until the INPUT key blinks twice.
    Show remote with MENU and OK keys highlighted
  2. Press the key below for the device that you wish to use for volume controls:
    • TV Icon = To lock volume controls to the TV, Press VOL +
    • Audio Icon = To lock volume controls to the audio device, Press
    • VOLCable Box Icon = To lock volume controls to the cable box, Press MUTE.

Troubleshooting

Problem:Solution:
INPUT key blinks, but remote does not control my equipment.Follow the programing process in this manual to set your remote up to control your home theater equipment.
I want to switch VOLUME CONTROLS from to control my TV or to my Audio Device.Follow ASSIGNING VOLUME CONTROLS instructions in this document
The INPUT key does not light up on the remote when I press a keyEnsure that the batteries are functional and are inserted properly Replace the batteries with two new AA size batteries
My remote won’t pair with my Cable Box.Ensure that you have a Charter WorldBox.
Ensure that the remote has a clear line of sight to the Cable Box when pairing.
Be sure to follow the on-screen instructions that appear when pairing.

Remote Key Chart

TV POWERUsed to turn on the TV
INPUTUsed to switch video inputs on your TV
ALL POWERUsed to turn on the TV and set-top box
VOLUME +/-Used to change volume level on TV or Audio Device
MUTEUsed to mute volume on TV or STB
SEARCHUsed to search for TV, Movies, and other content
DVRUsed to list your recorded programs
PLAY/PAUSEUsed to play and pause current selected content
CH +/-Used to cycle through channels
LASTUsed to jump to the previous tuned channel
GUIDEUsed to display the program guide
INFOUsed to display selected program info
NAVIGATION UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHTUsed to navigate on-screen content menus
OKUsed to select on-screen content
BACKUsed to jump to previous menu screen
EXITUsed to exit the current displayed menu
OPTIONSUsed to select special options
MENUUsed to access main menu
RECUsed to record current selected content
DIGITSUsed to enter channel numbers

Declaration of Conformity

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by the turning of equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The user is cautioned t that the changes and modification made to the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Spectrum Remote Control User Guide - ItsManual (2024)

FAQs

How do I reset my spectrum guide remote? ›

How To Reset Spectrum Remote?
  1. Step 1: Start by pressing and holding the TV button.
  2. Step 2: While holding on to it, press the OK button for one second.
  3. Step 2: Press and hold the “Menu” and “o*k” buttons on your remote.
  4. Step 3: Release the buttons once the “Input” button blinks twice.
4 days ago

What are the guide symbols on spectrum? ›

Guide Icons

Channels you've chosen as Favorites are marked with a red heart. Channels blocked by Parental Controls are marked with a lock icon. Programs scheduled for DVR recording are marked with a red circle. Episodes of a series recording are marked with three overlapping red circles.

How do I see all the channels on my Spectrum Guide? ›

TV Channel Lineup
  1. Sign in to your Spectrum account.
  2. Select the Services tab, then choose the TV tab.
  3. Select View Channel Lineup from the menu on the right.
  4. From here, you can use the search bar to find a particular channel, filter by category or search by network name.

What are the colored buttons on my TV remote for? ›

A: The colored buttons allow you to program different devises into your remote control. If your original remote control did not have the colored buttons, you won't be able to program them. You can check your tv's user guide for remote control instructions.

Does Spectrum have a remote for seniors? ›

With more than 32 million customers in 41 states, Spectrum is a leading cable operator in the United States. If your aging loved one is among them, you may be asking the question on many customer minds: "Does Spectrum cable have a voice remote?" The answer: In 2024, there is still not a Spectrum voice remote.

What are the ABCD buttons on a remote? ›

Each of the A-B-C-D buttons has a specific function in the X1 system: A goes to the Troubleshooting Menu (more or less the Help screen), B goes to the Accessibility submenu of the Settings menu, C calls up the Sports app, and D allows the user to delete recorded shows in the Saved menu.

Why is my spectrum guide remote not changing channels? ›

Troubleshooting Steps
  1. Replace your batteries.
  2. Make sure your Spectrum Receiver (cable box) is turned on.
  3. Change channels by pressing the buttons on your receiver (if available).
  4. Remove any objects (e.g. furniture) around your receiver.
  5. Position your receiver at a different angle so it can detect your remote.

What do you do when your remote won't change channels? ›

Before trying any troubleshooting, we recommend you try resetting the remote control:
  1. Remove the batteries from the remote control. ...
  2. On the remote control, press the Power button for three seconds.
  3. Reinsert the batteries, making sure they are inserted with the correct polarity (-/+), then see if the issue is resolved.
Feb 6, 2024

Why does my Spectrum remote control not work? ›

Check or replace the batteries in your remote. Wait for the remote to process your request if your receiver is latent (delayed). Program Your Remote if you recently added a new device (TV, Blu-Ray Player, etc.) or if remote no longer controls one or more devices.

What are the codes for Spectrum remote? ›

Spectrum TV remote codes list
BrandsCodes
Sharp10818, 10093, 10688, 10851, 11602, 11756, 12360
Sony10000, 10810, 10834, 11317, 11685
TCL11756
Toshiba11524, 10156, 11256, 11265, 10060, 10650, 10822, 10832, 10845, 11156, 11356, 11656, 11704, 11935, 11945, 12006
23 more rows
Mar 21, 2024

How to sync a remote to a TV? ›

Turn on your TV or another device you wish to control. Press and hold the corresponding Device and Power buttons on the remote at the same time. Wait until the power button comes on, and then release both buttons. Pointing the remote at the TV or another device, press the Power button on the remote and wait 2 seconds.

How do I get my guide back on my Spectrum TV? ›

If you're unable to view the full-sized Guide by pressing the Guide button on your remote:
  1. Press Menu on your remote, highlight Guide using the arrow buttons and then press OK/Select.
  2. If the issue continues, reboot your receiver by unplugging the power cord and allow at least 60 seconds before plugging it back in.

Why won't my Spectrum remote change channels? ›

Troubleshooting Steps

Make sure your Spectrum Receiver (cable box) is turned on. Change channels by pressing the buttons on your receiver (if available). Remove any objects (e.g. furniture) around your receiver. Position your receiver at a different angle so it can detect your remote.

How to show only subscribed channels on Spectrum Guide? ›

Press the Guide button on your remote to bring up the program guide. Continue pressing the guide button to cycle through your channels lists – the titles of each channel list shows below the picture on the left. Stop when you hit “Subscribed”. The guide is now showing just your subscribed channels.

How do I sort my spectrum guide by channel number? ›

With the full screen Guide displayed, press the OPTIONS or “A” button on the remote, then choose Guide Settings > Sort Channels. Press OK to toggle between ALPHABETICALLY by network name, or NUMERICALLY by channel number.

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