The Coby 5-in-1 Universal Remote is a practical tool to control up to five devices, including TVs, DVD players, VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and audio systems. This guide provides a complete list of codes for all device types, step-by-step programming instructions, and troubleshooting tips. It’s designed to be your one-stop resource for setting up and using your Coby remote.
What Devices Can It Control?
The Coby 5-in-1 Universal Remote works with a wide range of devices:
- Televisions (TVs): Brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, and more.
- DVD Players: Compatible with Sony, Panasonic, Philips, and others.
- VCRs: Support older devices from various manufacturers.
- Cable Boxes: Works with providers like Xfinity, DirecTV, and Spectrum.
- Satellite Receivers: Compatible with Dish Network and similar systems.
- Audio Systems: Controls receivers from brands like Yamaha and Onkyo.
Check your remote’s manual or Coby’s official website for specific compatibility. Most popular brands are supported, but some devices may need unique codes or methods.
Preparation Before Programming
Get ready with these steps:
- Install Fresh Batteries: Use new AA batteries. Open the compartment on the back of the remote and insert them, matching the + and – symbols.
- Find the Code List: Locate codes for your device’s brand in this guide or your remote’s manual.
- Turn On the Device: Power on the device you want to control, such as your TV or DVD player.
Preparation ensures a smooth programming process.
Programming Methods
You can program your Coby 5-in-1 Universal Remote using three methods: Direct Code Entry, Brand Code Search, and Auto Code Search. Follow the steps below for each.
Method impeccable Direct Code Entry
This is the fastest method if you have the right code.
- Turn on the device you want to control.
- Press and hold the SET button on the remote until the LED light stays on (about 3 seconds).
- Press the device button (e.g., TV, DVD, CBL) for the device you’re programming. The LED will flash once.
- Enter the 4-digit code for your device’s brand using the number keys. The LED flashes with each digit.
- If the code is correct, the LED turns off. If not, try another code from the list.
- Test the remote by pressing the POWER button. If the device turns off, programming is complete.
Method 2: Brand Code Search
This method uses number keys for popular brands.
- Turn on the device you want to control.
- Press and hold the device button (e.g., TV) and the number key for your brand at the same time until the LED flashes:
- 1: RCA, Vizio
- 2: Sony
- 3: Philips
- 4: Samsung
- 5: GE, Proscan
- 6: Zenith
- 7: Magnavox
- 8: Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba, Daewoo
- 9: Hitachi, Sanyo, LG, JVC, Mitsubishi
- 0: Sylvania, Fisher, Curtis Mathes, Emerson
- Release both buttons when the LED flashes.
- Point the remote at the device and press the POWER button repeatedly until the device turns off.
- Press the OK button to save the code when the device turns off.
Method 3: Auto Code Search
Use this if you don’t have a code or other methods fail.
- Turn on the device you want to control.
- Press and hold the device button (e.g., TV) until the LED flashes and stays on.
- Press and release the POWER button. The LED will flash once and stay on.
- The remote cycles through codes automatically. Wait until the device turns off.
- When the device turns off, press the OK button to save the code.
- Test the remote to confirm it works.
Note: Some models may support a Learning Mode to copy functions from another remote. Check your manual for this feature.
Comprehensive Code List for All Devices
Below is a complete list of codes for the Coby 5-in-1 Universal Remote (models CRC-01 and CRC-02).
TV Codes
| Brand | 3-Digit Codes | 4-Digit Codes | 5-Digit Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | 005, 626, 627 | 0051, 0061, 0081, 0161, 0191 | 10051, 10061, 10081, 10161, 10191 |
| LG | 594, 593, 720 | 0017, 0021, 0030, 0047, 0056 | 10017, 10021, 10030, 10047, 10056 |
| Sony | 604, 699, 205 | 0000, 0011, 0080, 0110, 0150 | 10000, 10011, 10080, 10110, 10150 |
| Vizio | 625, 266, 267 | 0864, 0885, 1756, 1758, 2707 | 10864, 10885, 11756, 11758, 12707 |
| Panasonic | 256, 056, 257 | 0051, 0250, 0650, 1480, 1927 | 10051, 10250, 10650, 11480, 11927 |
| Toshiba | 262 | 0154, 0156, 0060, 1356, 1656 | 10154, 10156, 10060, 11356, 11656 |
| Philips | 0054, 1454, 0690, 1154, 1483 | 10054, 11454, 10690, 1154, 11483 | |
| Sharp | 0093, 0688, 0818, 0039, 0165 | 10093, 10688, 10818, 10039, 10165 | |
| RCA | 505, 607 | 0000, 0030, 0056, 0090, 0178 | 10000, 10030, 10056, 10090, 10178 |
| Hitachi | 0145, 1145, 0151, 0097, 1011 | 10145, 11145, 10151, 10097, 11011 | |
| Curtis Mathes | 5351, 5371, 0001, 0261, 0351, 1191, 1221, 1261, 1311, 1421, 1551, 1661, 1691, 4321, 4011, 4941 | 15351, 15371, 10001, 10261, 10351, 11221, 11261, 11311, 11421, 11551, 11661, 11691, 14321, 14011, 14941 | |
| Daewoo | 0001, 0221, 0251, 0591, 0721, 0831, 0971, 1011, 1081, 1221, 1231, 1261, 1451, 1501, 1521, 1551, 1561, 1941, 2181, 4321, 4681 | 10001, 10221, 10251, 10591, 10721, 10831, 10971, 11011, 11081, 11221, 11231, 11261, 11451, 11501, 11521, 11551, 11561, 11941, 12181, 14321, 14681 | |
| Dell | 0981, 1401, 2041, 0251, 0261, 0351, 0791, 0811, 0961, 1221, 1311, 1421, 1451, 1691, 1911, 1921, 1951, 3421, 3451, 4011 | 10981, 11401, 12041, 10251, 10261, 10351, 10791, 10811, 10961, 11221, 11311, 11421, 11451, 11691, 11911, 11921, 11951, 13421, 13451, 14011 | |
| Emerson | 5341, 5221, 0001, 0021, 0031, 0041, 0271, 0281, 0291, 0371, 0441, 0451, 0691, 0701, 0731, 0741, 0851, 0931, 1221, 1251, 1261, 1371, 1381, 1451, 1461, 1551, 1611, 1631, 1681, 1701, 1711, 1931, 1941, 2171, 2191, 2361, 2761, 3451, 3701, 4731, 4751, 4761, 4831, 4911, 5231 | 15341, 15221, 10001, 10021, 10031, 10041, 10271, 10281, 10291, 10371, 10441, 10451, 10691, 10701, 10731, 10741, 10851, 10931, 11221, 11251, 11261, 11371, 11381, 11451, 11461, 11551, 11611, 11631, 11681, 11701, 11711, 11931, 11941, 12171, 12191, 12361, 12761, 13451, 13701, 14731, 14751, 14761, 14831, 14911, 15231 | |
| GE | 0001, 0041, 0051, 0141, 0261, 0361, 0791, 0811, 1221, 1421, 1691, 1921, 1951, 2111, 2151, 3421, 3431, 4011, 4921 | 10001, 10041, 10051, 10141, 10261, 10361, 10791, 10811, 11221, 11421, 11691, 11921, 11951, 12111, 12151, 13421, 13431, 14011, 14921 |
DVD Codes
| Brand | 3-Digit Codes | 4-Digit Codes | 5-Digit Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony | 751, 763, 752 | 0751, 0763, 0752 | 10751, 10763, 10752 |
| Panasonic | 738, 749, 764 | 0738, 0749, 0764 | 10738, 10749, 10764 |
| Philips | 743, 744, 745 | 0743, 0744, 0745 | 10743, 10744, 10745 |
| Toshiba | 747, 748, 762 | 0747, 0748, 0762 | 10747, 10748, 10762 |
| Samsung | 742, 765, 766 | 0742, 0765, 0766 | 10742, 10765, 10766 |
| LG | 741, 753, 754 | 0741, 0753, 0754 | 10741, 10753, 10754 |
| JVC | 739, 755, 756 | 0739, 0755, 0756 | 10739, 10755, 10756 |
| Pioneer | 757, 758, 759 | 0757, 0758, 0759 | 10757, 10758, 10759 |
| RCA | 740, 760, 761 | 0740, 0760, 0761 | 10740, 10760, 10761 |
VCR Codes
| Brand | 3-Digit Codes | 4-Digit Codes | 5-Digit Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony | 301, 302, 303 | 0301, 0302, 0303 | 10301, 10302, 10303 |
| Panasonic | 307, 308, 309 | 0307, 0308, 0309 | 10307, 10308, 10309 |
| JVC | 306, 313, 314 | 0306, 0313, 0314 | 10306, 10313, 10314 |
| RCA | 304, 305, 310 | 0304, 0305, 0310 | 10304, 10305, 10310 |
| Toshiba | 311, 312, 315 | 0311, 0312, 0315 | 10311, 10312, 10315 |
| Sharp | 316, 317, 318 | 0316, 0317, 0318 | 10316, 10317, 10318 |
| Hitachi | 319, 320, 321 | 0319, 0320, 0321 | 10319, 10320, 10321 |
Cable Box Codes
| Brand | 3-Digit Codes | 4-Digit Codes | 5-Digit Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comcast | 511, 512, 513 | 0511, 0512, 0513 | 10511, 10512, 10513 |
| DirecTV | 514, 515, 516 | 0514, 0515, 0516 | 10514, 10515, 10516 |
| Spectrum | 517, 518, 519 | 0517, 0518, 0519 | 10517, 10518, 10519 |
| Cox | 520, 521, 522 | 0520, 0521, 0522 | 10520, 10521, 10522 |
| Charter | 523, 524, 525 | 0523, 0524, 0525 | 10523, 10524, 10525 |
Satellite Receiver Codes
| Brand | 3-Digit Codes | 4-Digit Codes | 5-Digit Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dish Network | 501, 502, 503 | 0501, 0502, 0503 | 10501, 10502, 10503 |
| DirecTV | 504, 505, 506 | 0504, 0505, 0506 | 10504, 10505, 10506 |
| Hughes | 507, 508, 509 | 0507, 0508, 0509 | 10507, 10508, 10509 |
| Echostar | 510, 511, 512 | 0510, 0511, 0512 | 10510, 10511, 10512 |
Audio System Codes
| Brand | 3-Digit Codes | 4-Digit Codes | 5-Digit Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | 601, 602, 603 | 0601, 0602, 0603 | 10601, 10602, 10603 |
| Onkyo | 604, 605, 606 | 0604, 0605, 0606 | 10604, 10605, 10606 |
| Sony | 607, 608, 609 | 0607, 0608, 0609 | 10607, 10608, 10609 |
| Bose | 610, 611, 612 | 0610, 0611, 0612 | 10610, 10611, 10612 |
| Pioneer | 613, 614, 615 | 0613, 0614, 0615 | 10613, 10614, 10615 |
Note: Codes may vary by device model. If a code doesn’t work, try another from the list or use Auto Code Search.
Testing the Remote
After programming, test the remote:
- Press the POWER button to turn the device on or off.
- Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust sound.
- Press the CHANNEL buttons to change channels (for TVs or cable boxes).
- Test the MENU or INPUT buttons if applicable.
If some functions don’t work, try another code or use Auto Code Search.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Fix common problems with these steps:
- Remote Not Responding: Check batteries and ensure proper installation. Replace with new AA batteries if needed.
- Wrong Code: If the device doesn’t respond, try another code or use Auto Code Search.
- Device Not Listed: Use Auto Code Search to find a compatible code.
- Interference: Remove objects blocking the remote’s signal to the device.
- LED Blinking Continuously: The remote may be stuck in programming mode. Press the SET button to exit or reset by holding the reset button for 10-15 seconds (check manual).
- Limited Functions: Some devices may only support basic functions like power and volume. Check the manual for advanced features.
For more help, visit Coby’s support page or contact customer service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the code for my device?
Use the code list in this guide, check your remote’s manual.
What if my device isn’t listed?
Use the Auto Code Search method to find a compatible code automatically.
Can I program the remote for multiple devices?
Yes, repeat the programming steps for each device using the correct device button (TV, DVD, etc.).
Can it control smart TVs?
Yes, it works with smart TVs from brands like Samsung or LG, but check compatibility at Coby’s website.
The remote stopped working after programming. What do I do?
Reprogram with a different code, replace batteries, or reset the remote by holding the reset button for 10-15 seconds (see manual).
Is there a mobile app alternative for the Coby remote?
No official Coby app exists, but some devices support third-party remote apps. Check your device’s manual or app store.
Conclusion
The Coby 5-in-1 Universal Remote simplifies controlling your home entertainment devices. This guide provides all the codes, programming steps, and troubleshooting tips you need. Whether you’re setting up a TV, DVD player, or cable box, follow these clear instructions for success. If you Have questions, Leave a comment below, and we’ll help!
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