Universal Remote Control

Master Power for Cable/TV/Gaming System using Universal Remote
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Q: How does one set up and use the Master Power function on a Universal remote control to turn on cable TV?
A: As shown in the video.  
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Relevant Background: "An universal remote is a remote control that can be programmed to operate various brands of one or more types of consumer electronics devices. Low-end universal remotes can only control a set number of devices determined by their manufacturer, while mid- and high-end universal remotes allow the user to program in new control codes to the remote. Many remotes sold with various electronics include universal remote capabilities for other types of devices, which allows the remote to control other devices beyond the device it came with. For example, a VCR remote may be programmed to operate various brands of televisions....Most universal remotes share a number of basic design elements:
  • A power button, as well as a switch or series of buttons to select which device the remote is controlling at the moment. A typical selection includes TV, VCR, DVD, and CBL/SAT, along with other devices that sometimes include DVRs, audio equipment or home automation devices.
  • Channel and volume up/down selectors (sometimes marked with + and - signs).
  • A numeric keypad for entering channel numbers and some other purposes such as time and date entry.
  • A set button (sometimes recessed to avoid accidental pressing) to allow selection of a particular set of codes (usually entered on the keypad). Most remotes also allow the user to cycle through the list of available codes to find one that matches the device to be controlled.
  • Most but not all universal remotes include one or more D-pads for navigating menus on DVD players and cable/satellite boxes.

Certain highly reduced designs such as the TV-B-Gone or keychain-sized remotes include only a few buttons, such as power and channel/volume selectors.

Higher-end remotes have numerous other features:

  • Macro programming, allowing the user to program command sequences to be sent with one button press[4]
  • LCD to display status information.
  • Programmable soft keys, allowing user-defined functions and macros[4]
  • Aliases or "punchthroughs", which allow multiple devices to be accessed without changing device modes (for example, using the TV's volume control while the remote is still in DVD-player mode.)
  • IR code learning, allowing the remote to be programmed to control new devices not already in its code list
  • PC configuration, allowing the remote to be connected to a computer for easy setup
  • Some universal remotes have the ability to also make phone calls replacing your home phone in that room.
  • Repeaters are available that can extend the range of a remote control; some remotes are designed to communicate with a dedicated repeater over RF, removing the line-of-sight requirement of IR repeaters, while others accept infrared signals from any remote and transmit them to the device being controlled. (The latter are sometimes built as hobby projects and are widely available in kit form.)
  • Some devices, such as some computers and game consoles, use Bluetooth or a similar RF protocol rather than infrared as the main transmission form; universal remotes compatible with those designs are available.." ("Universal Remote", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_remote)
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  • Relevant Insurance Coverage for Business, Office & Gaming Equipment :

    a) Personal Property Coverage that covers all electronics from perils like theft

    b) Business equipment and Data Coverage
    c) Commercial equipment coverage that covers computers, photo copiers and other electronic
    d) Auto Insurance: OPCF 38 - Agreed limit for automobile Electronic Accessories and Equipment

    e) Travel & Health
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Location: North America

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