General Instrument (GI) was a major American manufacturer of cable television set-top boxes, universal remote controls, and telecommunications equipment.
General Instrument (GI) was a historic American electronics manufacturer that played a foundational role in the development of cable television and broadband technology. Known for their ubiquitous cable set-top boxes, digital converters, and DRC series universal remotes, GI equipment was a staple in millions of living rooms.
The company led innovations in digital television standards before being acquired by Motorola in 2000, with its product lines eventually transferring to ARRIS and CommScope. Although no longer manufacturing new devices under the GI name, many users still rely on legacy GI remotes and converters, frequently seeking programming instructions and setup codes to maintain their home entertainment systems.
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Turn on your device, press and hold the mode button (e.g., TV) for about 6 seconds until the mode lights sequence, enter the 4-digit setup code for your brand, and press POWER to test if the device responds.
You can find the 4-digit programming codes in the original user manual for your specific remote model. Manuals with code lists for popular models like the DRC-400 are available in our archive.
General Instrument (GI) was acquired by Motorola in 2000. Its cable and broadband divisions were later incorporated into ARRIS Group, which is now a part of CommScope.