
Make sure the STB and your TV are both connected and turned on.To program your Gateway remote control with your television and audio devices, start by powering on the equipment you would like to program into the remote and then follow these steps:.For additional information on your device, contact the STB manufacturer.Make sure your STB is supported with the Cable/Satellite box setup feature.
On the supplied remote, press the HOME button, then select Settings → Device Preferences → About → Restart → Restart. On the supplied remote, press the HOME button, then select Settings → About → Restart → Restart. On the supplied remote, press the Quick Settings button, then select Settings → System → Restart → Restart. Use the option that best matches your TV to restart the TV using the Settings menu:. Press and hold the POWER button until a menu appears → select Restart. Press and hold the POWER button until Power off appears on the screen. Use the option that best matches your TV when using the power button on the supplied remote control to perform a restart:. Note: Skip this step if your power cord is not accessible. The power reset or restart of the TV is a recommended troubleshooting step that resolves many temporary issues. The REC (STB) key on the screen won't work for STBs that don't have the recording function. For example, to change the channel multiple times, press the CH+ or CH- button repeatedly. Functions that require the user to long press or press and hold the remote control button may not work.
Depending on the STB device, some buttons on the remote may not respond. To control your STB, make sure to point the remote control directly toward the Cable or Satellite box. Press the TV button, then select Power. On the remote control, press the INPUT button and then select your STB. You can use the TV button to turn the set-top box on or off after following the provided steps: However, the power button on the TV remote can't be used to turn the STB on or off. The Cable or Satellite box setup procedure is used to allow control of your STB using your TV remote.
Some STB models are not compatible with Cable or Satellite box setups.If your TV model series is not listed, refer to the Unable to control the set-top box or A/V receiver when using the IR Blaster function article.This article provides information for using your TV remote to control your Cable/Satellite box, also known as an STB (set-top box).