Encountering programming errors between your URC MX-2060 remote and your cable box can disrupt TV viewing. Follow these targeted steps to resolve the issue:
Prepare for Programming
Confirm Essentials:
- Verify the remote is in TV Mode (press the TV device button until it lights up).
- Ensure you have the correct cable box manufacturer code (find it in your URC manual or on URC's support site).
- Use fresh, properly installed batteries.
- Clear obstacles between remote and cable box.
Troubleshoot "Program to Cable Box Error"
Reset & Re-Attempt Setup:
- Unplug the cable box from power for 60 seconds, then plug back in. Wait for it to fully reboot.
- Perform a remote reset: Press and hold TV and OK simultaneously for 3-5 seconds until the mode light blinks twice. Release.
- Point the remote directly at the cable box's IR sensor.
- Press and hold SETUP until the TV mode light blinks twice, then release.
- Enter the correct 3-digit cable box code (e.g., 156). The TV mode light should blink twice.
Force the Remote to Learn IR (Direct Programming):
- Place the URC remote head-to-head with your original cable remote (about 1 inch apart).
- Press and hold SETUP until the TV mode light blinks twice.
- Press 090 (you'll see two blinks after the last digit).
- Press the key on the URC remote you want to teach (e.g., POWER). The TV mode light will blink once and stay lit.
- Press the corresponding button on the original remote. The URC remote's TV mode light will flash rapidly, then blink twice when learned.
- Repeat steps for all essential keys (POWER, CH+/-, VOL+/-, MUTE, OK). Press SETUP to exit learning mode.
Program for Success & Test
- Test fundamental commands: Power On/Off, Channel Change, Volume Control.
- Ensure the remote remains in the correct device mode (TV mode light on) when operating the cable box.
- Maintain a clear line of sight between the URC remote and the cable box IR sensor during use.
