Signs that you may need a macro -

1. When testing with the test card, the consumer is getting no functionality with the any buttons. A character macro maybe needed.
2. The controller is shipped with several default macros.  Certain DVD players require an enter command be sent after the numeric commands (arrow keys do not require enter), others require that all commands be sent multiple times (repeated). 
3. The macros are programmed after the manufacture code has been programmed.
4. There are two sets of macros.  One set controls the number of times a command is sent. 
5. The other sends additional characters with the number commands.

Additional characters:

• 0001 – Will send only the numeric command (1-9)
• 0002 – Will send the numeric command (1-9), then enter (default)
• 0003 – Will send zero then the numeric command (1-9)
• 0004 – Will send zero then the numeric command (1-9) then enter.

Number of times command is sent

• 0005 – Will send the IR command one time
• 0006 – Will send the IR command 2 times (default)
• 0007 – Will send the IR command 3 times

1. If no macro is entered the controller will use the default macros. In most cases the default macro will function fine and does not need to be changed.
2. The additional character macro is specific to the 3 pos. memory switch.  Every time a new manufacture code is programmed the Additional character macro will reset to the default code. 
3. The additional character macro only affects the number 1-9 it does not affect the arrow buttons
4. The number of times command is sent macro is assigned to all positions of the memory switch and will not reset to default even if a new manufacturers code is entered.  The consumer must reprogram it to change it.
5. When programming a macro each button pressed will flash the green indicator light once.  When the final digit is pressed and the macro is programmed the green indicator light will flash twice (just like when inserting a card).
6. After any of these commands are entered into the controller, the controller will stop responding to button presses until the card is removed and re-inserted.
7. Version 1.0 remotes do not support macros and will not display the double blink after the 4th button is pressed.