How do I Teach my Vantage Lite to Work Like my Remote Control?
Important Note: Remember to save your Entire Device Memory after you have taught the remote control signals.
With its built-in infrared (IR), your Vantage Lite can learn infrared signals for any device you own that has a remote control. This includes a TV, CD player, VCR, toys, etc. You teach the remote control signals and then store the commands for the signals on your overlay.
The IR window curves around the top back of your device. If you want to teach a remote control signal, you point your remote control at the center of this window. If you want the send a signal your device has learned, make sure the IR window is facing in the general direction of the appliance you want to send the signal to.
NOTE: IR versus RF Remotes A problem we have seen is that some Satellite Dish Companies use remotes with Radio Frequency signals (RF) instead of Infrared (IR). The ECO will not learn RF signals - only IR signals. These companies should have remotes available for customers that require IR so if the device is not learning your signals from your TV remote and you have a Satellite network, contact them about exchanging the remote. One way you can tell if the remote is IR or RF is to put the sending end of the remote control into a pillow and try to send the command to the receiving box. If the remote works, most likely the remote is RF. IR signals require a direct open air connection from the remote to the receiving box to work.
You will have to teach your communication aid the remote control signals for any appliances you want it to control except the X-10 and EZ Phone. It already knows the X10 and EZ Phone signals.
Your device already has a REMOTES Activity which contains the basic functions for a number of remote control devices such as a TV, VCR, TIVO, CD player, etc. These pages already have pre-stored commands and icons on them.
The REMOTES key 
may be by itself in the Activity Row or stored under the DEVICE 
or MY TOOLS key depending on the overlay you are using.
REMOTES Activity
There is also an insertable tool called IR REMOTE that functions like a universal remote. You can access all of your remote control appliance signals from one page. You can store this tool under an icon sequence or add it to the REMOTES activity.
Important Note: When you have completed teaching remote signals to your device, we highly recommend that you save your entire device memory so that you do not have to re-teach the signals if something should happen to your device’s memory.
About Teaching Remote Control Signals to your Device
In the REMOTES Activity you will find pre-stored Pages with icons and commands that represent your remote control signals. For all appliances except the phones, the IR car and the X10, you will have to teach your Device the signals you want it to use. The phones, IR car and X-10 already have their signals stored in your device.
Before you begin to store any signals, make sure the remote control you are going to use is at hand. During the signal storing process, your device will tell you to aim your remote control at the IR window and then to tap the button on the remote that will send the signal you want your device to learn.
To store signals you will use the IR SETUP MENU in the Toolbox. When you store signals using this menu, they are automatically stored on the correct REMOTES Activity page for later use.
Remember, the IR window is on the back top of your device. Hold the remote control 6-8” away from the left corner of the IR window. Point the infrared area of the remote at your device’s IR window and press the function button on the remote, for example, “Power”. You will hear a small beep when the device accepts the signal.
Testing/Sending a learned signal: If your VTL is lying flat on a surface, the handle may obscure the IR signal the device is trying to send. If this happens, use the wire stand to set the device at an upright angle
Important!
When you have finished storing all the remote control signals that you want to use, we highly recommend that you perform a memory transfer and save your device’s memory to a USB flash drive. Should your device ever lose its memory, all your remote control signals will be lost and you will have to reprogram everything.
Use the “Save Entire Device” option, not the “Save One Area” option. The signals will not be saved unless you select Save Entire Device.
Teach Remote Control Signals to your Device
Teach remote control signals for the devices that are in your REMOTES Activity.
1. Go to the Toolbox and open the IR SETUP MENU.
2. Activate the arrow keys in the Device box to select the device whose signals you want to teach, e.g., TV.
3. When the name of the device you want is in the yellow Device box, activate the Modify Selected Device key.
4. Activate the arrow keys for the Function box to select the function that you want your device to learn, e.g., “Power”.
5. Get your remote control ready. Know which button you want to press on the remote. Hold the remote infrared window 6-8” away from your device’s IR window.
6. On your device, activate the Re-learn Selected Signal key.
7. Press the function key on the remote control, e.g., the “Power” key.
8. If you are near the appliance you want to be controlled, you can test the signal. Point your device’s IR window toward the device you are testing (e.g., the TV) and activate the Test Signal key in the menu.
Note: If your VTL is lying flat on a surface, the handle may obscure the IR signal. If this happens, use the wire stand to set the device at an upright angle
9. Repeat steps 4-8 for each function you want your device to learn.
10. You can exit by activating OK twice, or you can select another appliance and continue to teach signals.
Alternative Method for steps 4-8:
Using the Re-Learn All Signals option:
Instead of teaching the signals one by one, you can select the Re-Learn All Signals option. This allows you to teach all the signals for a device at one time. Your Vantage Lite automatically steps you through each function. You will want to have your remote control ready and know where all the function buttons are on it before you select the Re-Learn all Signals option.
When you have finished storing signals for an appliance, go to the remote control page for that appliance and explore what you have done!
1. Exit the IR SETUP MENU.
2. In the Toolbox, activate GO TO CORE.
3. Activate the REMOTES key in your Activity Row. This may be by itself in the row or stored under the DEVICE or MY TOOLS key depending on the overlay you are using.
4. Select the remote page you want and see if your signals work.
Note: Remember to save your device memory after you have taught the remote control signals. See the TRANSFER MEMORY MENU chapter.
HELPFUL TIP! When you have successfully stored the signals for a device, a small dot will appear beside the device name in the main menu and beside the functions that have signals in the function menu.