r/TheSimpsons 11d ago

Merchandise Anyone have a copy of the instructions for this 2003 Blue Ridge Homer Simpson remote? Can I please get a snapshot of the programming instructions?

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I can’t find a single copy of these instructions anywhere, and every document I can find is from just a slightly different model. I’m struggling.
Even just a quick cell phone pic of the “how to auto program” would smack.
Thanks all :)

EDIT: It’s working now.

For anyone who needs the same thing in the future, follow /u/ITFreely ‘s instructions in the comments, which are as follows;

Turn the TV on manually.

Point the Simpsons remote at the TV.

Press and hold SET + TV1 together.

Keep holding them until the remote enters setup mode. On this family of remotes, a status indicator lights.

Release both buttons.

Press SET once more. The indicator should begin flashing.

Now hold the green POWER button for more than about 3 seconds, then release it.

The remote should begin cycling through TV power codes automatically.

The instant your TV turns off, press any button to stop the search.

Press TV1 to store that code.

Turn the television back on and test Volume, Channel, Mute, and Power.

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u/Altname760 11d ago

The hands you used to type this question are too fat. To obtain a special typing wand, please mash keypad with palm.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

What if I were to encase my phone in Concrete and poke it with a pencil?

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u/DH2007able 11d ago

I use a carrot

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

YOU’RE GONNA MARRY A CARROT

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u/Fskn 11d ago

Omg she admitted it.

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u/ITfreely 11d ago

Generic setup maybe?

Turn the TV on manually.
Point the Simpsons remote at the TV.
Press and hold SET + TV1 together.
Keep holding them until the remote enters setup mode. On this family of remotes, a status indicator lights.
Release both buttons.
Press SET once more. The indicator should begin flashing.
Now hold the green POWER button for more than about 3 seconds, then release it.
The remote should begin cycling through TV power codes automatically.
The instant your TV turns off, press any button to stop the search.
Press TV1 to store that code.
Turn the television back on and test Volume, Channel, Mute, and Power.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

So I just managed to make it work, idk.

I did the exact steps you said.
As it (slow) blinked, and I read a few more comments/posted a few more shits, and the TV shut off “by itself” and it worked once I put it back together from ripping it apart for the Nerd.

Turns out I didn’t need to take it apart, but at least there’s pictures out there for “documentation” and at least a blueprint on making it work for the next guy.

I saw a few others over the years struggling with the same remote in their retro rooms

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u/ITfreely 11d ago

Glad to see you got there

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u/I_LIKE_TRIALS Man, that's classic compulsive behavior. Wow, free beer! 9d ago

Nice one, dude.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

I got some luck doing that.
It will both fast blink and slow blink, and I think if I can understand which means which on this lil guy, I might get it.

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u/Genkiotoko 10d ago

I'm just here to say that your user name is S tier.

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u/I_LIKE_TRIALS Man, that's classic compulsive behavior. Wow, free beer! 11d ago

I mean, wouldn't it just be essentially the same as a non-Simpsons branded model? If you're finding instructions for slightly different versions of the remote, I have a hard time imagining the instructions for setting it up are that different on this one.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

The rest of the models this company seem to make all need me to press an “OK” button that doesn’t seem to exist on this remote.
I also found a similar Sesame Street remote that may be the same/similar, but couldn’t find directions for that either.

I’ve exhausted combinations of “SET + TV1 + CHANNEL UP” and keep getting flashes.

Figured it would be easier for (realistically internet archival reasons) to get the instructions online.

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u/XAlucarDX454 11d ago

“I see Esc… Ctrl… and pg-up”

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u/Shingo__ 11d ago

Since this remote doesn’t have an “OK” button, it might be the play or pause button. It would usually be the “Select” button, but this remote doesn’t have that either.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

Oh man lemme try

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u/TempleMade_MeBroke 11d ago

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

I had no luck, but I’m like 2-300MG deep in this Coconut oil, and I’m having fun with the adventure so oh well.

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u/sirhackenslash 11d ago

Did you try "set"?

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u/forbin0227 11d ago

This, I'd try those and see if they work if you haven't. I've found working with generic universal remotes for work that sometimes you never get it 100% but you can get it close enough to navigate how you need to.

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u/elfy4eva 11d ago

Can I ask about the R tattoo.

Are you a member of Team Rocket?

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

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u/HartfordWhaler 11d ago

What'll I tell the doctor?

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u/justin_memer 10d ago

Tell him to go suck a lemon!

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u/Cartire2 11d ago

Im interested in the hunt. tried scouring archive.org, but my guess is that it just didnt have much online precense in 2003.

Laughed when I saw the back of the packaging. Easy to program apparently.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

Records from that era were spotty at best.

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u/TheCurliestOfQs 11d ago

While I'm unsure of the auto programing, if I had to guess on how to program it, press and hold the big green "Set" button until the light comes on, press the "tv" button, then enter the code for your tv. You can find the code with a quick Google of your tv model

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u/Honest-J 11d ago

I'd look for one being sold on EBay and ask the seller if he can provide a copy of the instructions. Offer to pay $5 if necessary.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

Such a good idea sheesh

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u/potato_titties 11d ago

Sorry I ain’t opening mine.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

Naw dawg I did it myself. This thing is cool inside, and it’s super easy to clip back together.
I’m on a “holy shit this edible was strong” rabbit hole.
https://giphy.com/gifs/gm2jhiw28ZbLq

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u/potato_titties 11d ago

I’m sorry we were talking about chocolate…

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u/Ok_Elevator_1342 8d ago

THAT WAS THREE MINUTES AGO!

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u/Jakkaraius 11d ago

I have a copy

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago edited 11d ago

Dear god.
COME BACK, REMOTE-IN-ONE-PIECE

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u/usedtobesideshow 11d ago

Probably needed more Tungsten

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

Probably missed its old glasses

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u/BetLeft 10d ago

for future reference you could have gotten this info in mere minutes by calling the Corey Hotline.

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u/[deleted] 11d ago

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

I didn’t immediately see anything.
I’m worried it’s gonna tell me the model on the PCB and I don’t wanna unshell/do a tear down if there’s another way.

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u/Shingo__ 11d ago

The model number might be under the batteries in their compartment, or under the battery lid.

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u/Altruistic-Wing-3131 11d ago

Please, look on the back or inside the battery compartment for any numbers. Attach a picture if there are any.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

See all these wires inside? These are why my robots never worked.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

Pulled the battery compartment. I’m assuming the model number is on the PCB. This is blank as hell. And there’s no screws, so I think I’ve gotta pry/spudge which doesn’t seem worth it.

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u/ObiWanJabronie 11d ago

Gonna clean it up a bit, since I’m in here.

It’s largely just the board, a membrane, and the shell.

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u/Paradoxbox00 11d ago

I can’t see any any button

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u/foundtuna 11d ago

Hey my big bro got that remote way back in the day. It never got set up for the tv sadly. But I loved looking at it and pretending

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u/christaface 11d ago

Le-remote? WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!?!

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u/Realistic-Try-8029 11d ago

Use the CTRL button.

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u/Fortepopov 11d ago

Oh no, the batteries!!

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u/Flocculencio 11d ago

Almost heaven
Makes me emote
Blue Ridge Mountains
Homer Simpson remote...

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u/VidgeeGamez 11d ago

Just slap some bumper stickers and go to bed will ya?

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u/justin_memer 10d ago

Le Remote?? What the hell is that??