RCA RCR414BHE Owner's Manual

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4.
Step 2: Program your remote
When you've finished entering
the five-digit code, keep holding
down the device key and look at
the POWER key.
To use this universal remote with your home entertainment system,
first you need to program it to control your devices. There are
Is the POWER key illuminated?
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four ways you can program the universal remote to operate your
devices. Try them in the order listed.
YES: You're done! You've programmed this device key.
RCR413BHE
• The Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the
NO, it blinked four times and turned off: You have either
accompanying code list for your brand of device.
entered a code number that is not in the code lists or missed
Universal Remote Control
a step in the code entry procedure. Try step 3 again.
• The Brand Code Search searches through the codes for select
Owner's Manual
brands of devices.
The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the
Manual del Propietario (parte posterior) • NOTES
codes for the device you're trying to control.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is
FCC Statement: • The Manual Code Search lets you manually go through all the programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
codes for the device you're trying to control. some features don't work, try a different code in the list.
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box
cause undesired operation.
provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
Direct Code Entry If your brand isn't listed in the code list, use one of the Code
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio Search methods to program the remote control. (Refer to the
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying
Auto and Manual Code Search methods.)
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
code list for your brand of device.
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to Entry procedure, the POWER key blinks four times, and the
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
TIP: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the process is exited. The last programmed code under the device
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
key is retained.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL for satellite receivers
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which or cable boxes, STREAM for streaming players, DVD•BLU RAY
the receiver is connected.
for DVD and Blu Ray players. To program a device key for a
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
different type of device, see the Changing a Key's Device Type
Caution: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
section.
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
Brand Code Search
equipment.
Industry Canada Regulatory Information
The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of the
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select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your brand of
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device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.
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1.
Manually turn on the device you want
SAVE THIS MANUAL AND THE CODE LISTS!
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the
to control.
Remote controls can sometimes lose their programming when you
TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL for satellite receivers
change the batteries. Make sure you keep the manual and code lists in
or cable boxes, STREAM for streaming players, and DVD•BLU
a safe place so that you can reprogram the remote if you need to.
RAY for DVD and Blu Ray players. To program a device key for
Tip: This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA-branded
a different type of device, see the Changing a Key's Device
TVs, DVD players, and satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding
2. Type section.
key—DVD•BLU RAY for a DVD player, TV for a television, or SAT•CBL Find the Code List that came with
for a satellite receiver
the remote. Locate the section for
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand
the type of device you're trying to
Code Search, press the EXIT key.
program, and find your brand in that
Step 1: Install your batteries
section. Circle the codes for your
brand and keep them handy. 1.
Manually turn on the device you
want to control.
Your universal remote requires two AA alkaline batteries (not included).
To install the batteries:
3.
Press and hold the device key you want to program (the
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
POWER key illuminates).
2.
Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (–) marks 2.
inside the battery compartment. While you're holding down the device key, use your other Find your device's brand in the
Brand Code list section of the
hand enter the first five-digit code for your brand in the code
3. Push the battery cover back into place.
list (the POWER key turns off after the first digit). accompanying code list. Circle the
number for your brand and keep
the list handy.
POWER
Battery Precautions:
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
• Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and 3.
Press and hold the device key you want to program. The
recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local and National
Regulations. POWER key illuminates.
While you're holding down the device key, use your other
Battery Saver
hand to press and hold the remote's POWER key at the same
Your universal remote control saves battery power by automatically
time. The POWER key turns off.
turning off if any key is pressed for more than 60 seconds. This saves
your battery life should your remote get stuck in a place where the keys
remain depressed, such as between sofa cushions. POWER
4. Auto Code Search
NOTES
Wait until the POWER key comes on
POWER POWER
and stays on. Then release both keys. The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the
for the device you're trying to control. When you find the one that
remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are currently
operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.
programming the remote to control.
5. Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is
Look at the numbers you circled for
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the
programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality.
your device's brand code number. Press
TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL for satellite receivers If some features don't work, try a different code. See the
those numbers on the remote keypad.
or cable boxes, STREAM for streaming players, and DVD•BLU
"Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality" section below
RAY for DVD and Blu Ray players. To program a device key for for more information.
a different type of device, see the Changing a Key's Device
During the Auto Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses
Type section.
that aren't part of the search.
6. To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto
Point the remote directly at the front The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks
Code Search, press the EXIT key.
panel of the device you want to four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under
control. Press POWER on the remote that device key is retained).
and wait 2 seconds. The remote is
1.
The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the
testing a single code for your device's Manually turn on the device you
remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the
brand. want to control.
Auto Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a
Did your device turn off?
different search method.
YES: Press the STOP key to store the code. You're done!
You've programmed this device key.
2.
Press and hold the device key you want to program. The
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
NO: Press POWER again. The remote tests the next code for
POWER key illuminates.
your brand.
While you're holding down the device key, use your other 1. Try a variety of the device's functions with the remote. If
Keep pressing POWER every 2 seconds until your device
hand to press and hold the remote's POWER key at the same some device features don't work, go to the next step to
turns off. When it does, press STOP. try a different code.
time. The POWER key turns off.
2. Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from the beginning.
When your device turns off, do not stop searching. Instead,
POWER
with the unit now off, continue to press the PLAY key every 5
NOTES
seconds until the unit turns back on.
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the
3. Once the unit turns back on, press the REVERSE key on the
remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are currently
remote every 2 seconds until your device turns off again.
programming the remote to control.
When your device turns off again, press the STOP key.
3.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is Wait until the POWER key comes 4. Test the key's functionality again by attempting to control
POWER
programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If on and stays on. Then release both a variety of the device's functions. If the code that has
some features don't work, try a different code. See the "Testing keys. been stored controls the majority of the device's functions,
the Code for Maximum Functionality" section below for more programming is complete. If the code stored does not give
information. maximum functionality, try another code.
During the Brand Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses 4.
Point the remote directly at the
that aren't part of the search.
front panel of the device you want
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks
to control. Press PLAY on the Manual Code Search
four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under
remote and wait 5 seconds. The
that device key is retained). remote is testing a batch of 10 The Manual Code Search lets you go one-by-one through all the
codes on your device. codes for the device you're trying to control. When you find the one
The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the
remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that
Did your device turn off?
Brand Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a code.
different search method.
YES: Go to step 5. TIPS: The Manual Code Search method may take a long time
NO: Press PLAY again. The remote tests the next batch of 10 because the remote searches through all of the codes in its
codes. memory one-by-one. If your brand is listed in the Brand Codes
or the Code Lists, first try the Brand Code Search or the Direct
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality Keep pressing PLAY every 5 seconds until your device turns off. Code Entry method.
1. Try a variety of the device's functions with the remote. If
Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is
some device features don't work, go to the next step to
preset to search for TVs, SAT•CABL for satellite receivers or
5.
try a different code. When your device turns off, press
cable boxes, STREAM for streaming players, and DVD•BLU RAY
the REVERSE key on the remote
for DVD and Blu Ray players. To program a device key for a
2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When the
and wait at least 2 seconds. The
different type of device, see the Changing a Key's Device Type
device turns off for the first time, don't press the STOP key,
remote tries the last of the previous
section.
which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now
ten codes.
off, continue to press the POWER key repeatedly until the
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual
unit turns back on. Did your device turn on?
Code Search, press the EXIT key.
YES: Press the STOP key. You're
3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code
done! You've programmed this
that operates the device. Press the STOP key.
device key.
4. Test the key's functionality again by attempting to control 1.
NO: Press REVERSE again. The remote tests the next code in Manually turn on the device you want
a variety of the device's functions. If the code that has
the batch. to control.
been stored controls the majority of the device's functions,
programming is complete. If the code stored does not give Keep pressing REVERSE every 2 seconds until your device
maximum functionality, try another code. turns back on. When it does, press STOP.
Note: If you accidentally press the REVERSE key after your
device turns on, press the FORWARD key. Then, wait two
seconds to see if your device turns off again.
2.
Tour of the Remote Advanced Functions
Press and hold the device key you want to program. The
POWER key illuminates
While you're holding down the device key, use your other hand
to press and hold the remote's POWER key at the same time. In most cases, the keys on Changing A Key's Device Type
The POWER key turns off. this remote perform the same
Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is preset
functions as the keys on your
to search for TVs, SAT•CBL,
original remotes once you've
POWER
boxes, or streaming players, and DVD•BLU RAY for DVD players or
programmed this remote to
VCRs. To program these keys to control a different kind of device,
operate your components.
you have to reassign them first.
Many keys on this remote have
other functions as well.
Reassigning the DVD•BLU RAY Key to Control a VCR
The DVD•BLU RAY key defaults to control a DVD player. If you
Illuminated POWER key serves
want the DVD•BLU RAY key to control a VCR, you must reassign it.
as an indicator light to provide
3.
Wait until the remote's POWER key POWER
feedback. 1. Press and hold the DVD•BLU RAY key. The POWER key
comes on and stays on. Then release
illuminates. Keep holding down the DVD•BLU RAY key.
Device keys (TV, SAT•CBL,
both keys.
STREAM, DVD•BLU RAY) put 2. While holding down the DVD•BLU RAY key, press and release
the remote in the right mode to the number 2 key on the keypad. The POWER key turns off.
4. control your device.
3. Release the DVD•BLU RAY key. The POWER key blinks two
Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device
you want to control. Press POWER on the remote and wait 2 times and then turns off. The DVD•BLU RAY key is now set to
controls Samsung Hub
seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device. control a VCR.
functionality on TVs. It may also
4. Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or manual
Did your device turn off? control similar functionality on
code search to program the DVD•BLU RAY key for your VCR.
other devices (see your device
YES: Press the STOP key to store
manual for information).
the code. You're done! You've
programmed this device key. The purple keys
(GUIDE•HOME, MENU, arrow
NO: Press POWER again. The
keys) are the most used keys
remote tests the next code for your Channel Lock
for streaming player.
device.
Channel lock automatically sends channel commands, like the CH,
GUIDE•HOME puts the
Keep pressing POWER every 2 GO BACK, and 0–9 number keys, to your satellite receiver, cable
remote in guide mode for
seconds until your device turns off. box, or digital TV converter when you're in TV mode. This can save
satellite receivers or cable
When it does, press STOP . you keypresses if you use a device other than your TV to change
boxes, and accesses the home
channels.
TIP: Because there are so many codes, you may have to press screen for streaming players.
To turn channel lock on:
the POWER key many times—possibly hundreds of times.
EXIT exits remote 1. Press and hold the device key for the device you use to
programming; it also performs Actual model may vary from change channels. While you're holding down this device key,
NOTES the same functions as on your illustration use your other hand to press and hold the remote's CH up
key at the same time.
original remotes.
Throughout the programming of each key, keep the remote
pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are programming the 2. Wait until the remote's POWER key comes on and stays on.
Arrow keys act as navigation
remote to control. Then release both keys.
keys in device guides and menu
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is systems. 3. Press ENTER to lock channel commands to this device.
programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If
The INPUT•SOURCE — (dash) To turn channel lock off:
some features don't work, try a different code. See the "Testing
the Code for Maximum Functionality" section below for more key has three functions: (1) it 1. Press and hold the TV key. While you're holding down the TV
toggles through all the video
information. key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote's CH
sources connected to your TV; down key at the same time.
During the Manual Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses
(2) when the remote is in VCR
that aren't part of the search. 2. Wait until the remote's POWER key comes on and stays on.
mode, this button toggles
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks Then release both keys.
between VCR and the TV input;
four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under
(3) when you're entering digital 3. Press ENTER to start changing channels with your TV.
that device key is retained).
channel numbers directly, this
The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the button lets you separate the
remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the main channel number from the
Brand Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a
sub-channel number (such as
different search method.
59.1).
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
1. Try a variety of the device's functions with the remote. If
some features of your devices don't work, go to the next
step to try a different code.
2. Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from
IMPORTANT
the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time,
don't press the STOP key, which would store the same code.
Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the POWER Because this remote controls more than one device, you must
key repeatedly until the unit turns back on. first "tell" the remote which device you wish to operate. That
means, if you wish to operate your TV, you must first press the
3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code
TV key to put the remote in the TV Mode. The remote stays
that operates the device. Press the STOP key.
in that device mode until you press a different device key.
4.
Test the key's functionality again by trying a variety of For example, if your remote is in TV Mode and you want to
functions. If the code controls the majority of the device's
operate the DVD player, you must press the DVD•BLU RAY key
functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does
to change device modes.
not give maximum functionality, try another code.
Code Retrieval
Troubleshooting
Once you've programmed the remote to control your devices, you
may want to record the codes for future reference. If you used the
Direct Code Entry method, this is easy. Just find the codes you
Problem: The remote does not operate your device.
entered and make a note of them in the boxes below. If you used
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the
one of the Code Search methods to program your remote or if
corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL, STREAM, DVD•BLU RAY).
STREAM for satellite receivers, cable you used the Direct Entry method but don't remember the code,
This tells the remote which device to operate.
you will need to retrieve each device's five-digit code. Retrieving
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make
the actual code and writing it down will save you time if you ever
sure you're aiming the remote at the device's IR sensor.
need to program the remote again. If the codes are recorded, you
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. Replace
can use the Direct Entry method to reprogram your remote to
the batteries with two new AAA batteries, if necessary (see the
control your devices, which is quick and easy.
Battery Installation section).
Problem: The remote can't be programmed to operate your
1. Press and hold the device key (TV,
POWER SAT•CBL, STREAM, DVD•BLU RAY) device.
whose code you wish to retrieve. • If you are testing the remote while programming it, you may be too
The POWER key illuminates. Keep far away from the device or at a wrong angle. There must be an
pressing the device key. unobstructed path between the remote and the IR sensor on the
device. Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the device
2. While holding the device key down, you're trying to control.
• If you're using the Direct Entry programming method to enter the
press and hold the INFO key. The POWER key turns off. After
codes for your brand and the unit is still not functioning properly, try
holding down both keys for three seconds, the POWER key
the auto, brand, or manual search method.
turns back on.
• To control combo units, like TV/VCRs or TV/DVDs, you must
3. Release both keys. The POWER key remains on. program the individual corresponding device keys to control each
part of the combo unit. Once programmed successfully, the TV key
4. Starting with the number 1 key, press and release each
controls the TV functions, and the DVD•BLU RAY key controls the
number key on the keypad in the following order: 1-9, then
VCR or DVD functions.
0. The number that causes the POWER key to blink is the first
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.
number of the code. As you find each number of the code,
write it down for future reference.
Problem: The remote doesn't perform commands properly.
Note: All TV codes begin with the number 1; all VCR and DVR
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the
codes begin with the number 2; all DVDs, the number 3; all corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL, STREAM, DVD•BLU RAY).
audio devices, the number 4; and all satellite receivers, cable This tells the remote which device to operate.
boxes, streaming players and DTV converters, the number 5.
• Make sure device is ready (for example, the DVD player has a disc
5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in the loaded).
code. After the fifth number is retrieved, the POWER key
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in.
blinks briefly, then turns off.
• If you're trying to enter a channel number directly, try pressing
TIP: To exit the Code Retrieval Mode at any time, press the EXIT the ENTER key after entering the channel number as this is a
key. requirement of certain models and brands.
• There is a possibility that a programmed code may only be able
Note: If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval
to control some of your device features (for example, only turns a
process, the remote will not respond. If you do not press a valid
device on and off). To confirm that the device key is programmed
Code Retrieval key (TV, SAT•CBL, STREAM, DVD•BLU RAY,
with the correct code for maximum functionality, test the device.
INFO, EXIT), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The
Attempt to control a variety of the device's functions with the
POWER key blinks four times, and then turns off.
remote. If some of the features of your devices don't work, try
programming the remote with a different code in the list using the
Direct Code Entry Method, until you find the code that allows the
TV CODE SAT•CBL CODE remote to control the majority of your device's functions. Different
codes can provide different levels of functionality.
1 5
Problem: The POWER key does not light when you press a key.
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in.
SAT CABLE • Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the
corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL, STREAM, DVD•BLU RAY).
This tells the remote which device to operate.
DVD•BLU RAY CODE STREAM CODE
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. Replace
the batteries with two new AAA batteries, if necessary (see the
Battery Installation section).
Problem: The remote will not change channels on device.
DVD BLU RAY VCR
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the
corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL, STREAM, DVD•BLU RAY).
This tells the remote which device to operate.
• Press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make
sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the device.
Problem: The device's menu does not appear on the TV screen.
• Make sure you have connected the device to your TV properly and
selected the correct input. (See your devices' Owner's Manuals for
proper connection procedures.)
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the
corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL, STREAM, DVD•BLU RAY).
This tells the remote which device to operate.
• Menu access isn't supported for all brands. You may need to use
your original remote control to access menu functions for some
devices.
For more information, including instructional videos,
remote programming codes, and customer support,
visit www.RCACodeSupport.com
Care and Maintenance
• Keep the remote dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Use and store the remote only in normal temperature environments.
• Handle the remote gently and carefully. Don't drop it.
• Keep the remote away from dust and dirt.
• Wipe the remote with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
• Modifying or tampering with the remote's internal devices can cause
malfunction and invalidate its warranty.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Voxx Accessories Corporation (the "Company") warrants to you the original retail
purchaser of this product that should it, under normal use and conditions, be
proven defective in material or workmanship during its lifetime while you own
it, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the Company's option) without
charge for parts and repair labor.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of the warranty, the product is to
be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification
of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an approved warranty station. For the
location of the nearest warranty station to you, call toll-free to our control office:
1-800-645-4994.
This Warranty does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside the
United States or Canada. This Warranty is not transferable and does not extend
to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product. This
Warranty does not apply if in the Company's opinion, the product has been
damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect,
accident, or the simultaneous use of different battery types (e.g. alkaline, standard
or rechargeable).
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO
EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION
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CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No person or
representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than
expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you
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