RCA RCRN03BR Owner's Manual

RCA RCRN03BR Owner's Manual

Universal remote control
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SAVE THIS MANUAL AND THE CODE LISTS!
Remote controls can sometimes lose their programming when you change the
batteries. Make sure you keep the manual and code lists in a safe place so
that you can reprogram the remote if you need to.
TIPS: This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA-branded
TVs, DVD players, and satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding
key—DVD•VCR for a DVD player, TV for a television, SAT•CBL•DTC for a
satellite receiver.

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  • Page 1 Make sure you keep the manual and code lists in a safe place so that you can reprogram the remote if you need to. TIPS: This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA-branded TVs, DVD players, and satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding key—DVD•VCR for a DVD player, TV for a television, SAT•CBL•DTC for a...
  • Page 2: Install Your Batteries

    Install your batteries Your universal remote requires two AAA alkaline batteries (not included). To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery compartment. 3.
  • Page 3: Battery Saver

    Battery saver Your universal remote control saves battery power by automatically 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.
  • Page 4: Auto Code Search

    Auto Code Search The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code. TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is preset to search for: TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, cable boxes or...
  • Page 5 2. Press and hold the device key you want to program. Continue holding the device key. These keys are typically located at the top of your remote control (please see Figure 2). Figure 2. The red box highlights the device keys. The POWER key should illuminate (please see Figure 3).
  • Page 6 Figure 4. 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. 3. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys (please see Figure 5).
  • Page 7 Figure 6. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press PLAY on the remote and wait 5 seconds. Did your device turn off? YES: Go to step 5. Please note that your device may turn off then immediately turn back on.
  • Page 8: Testing The Code For Maximum Functionality

    Press REVERSE again (please see Figure 8). The remote tests the next code in the batch. Keep pressing REVERSE every 2 seconds until your device 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.
  • Page 9: Brand Code Search

    Brand Code Search The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy. TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters, and DVD•VCR for DVD players.
  • Page 10: Direct Code Entry

    4. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys. 5. Look at the numbers you circled for your device’s brand code number. Press those numbers on the remote keypad. Note: For single-digit brand codes, press the 0 key first (e.g., 0-5 for 5). 6.
  • Page 11 TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device— the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters, and DVD•VCR for DVD players. To program the DVD•VCR key to control a PVR or VCR, see the Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR section.
  • Page 12: Manual Code Search

    YES: You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key. NO, it blinked four times and turned off: You have either entered a code number that is not in the code lists or missed a step in the code entry procedure. Try step 3 again. Manual Code Search The Manual Code Search lets you go one-by-one through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control.
  • Page 13 2. 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. The POWER key turns off. 3.
  • Page 14 Press POWER again. The remote tests the next code. Keep pressing POWER every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does press STOP. TIPS: because there are so many codes, you may have to press the POWER key many times—possibly hundreds of times.
  • Page 15: Tour Of The Remote

    Tour of the Remote In most cases, the keys on this remote perform the same functions as the keys on your original remotes once you’ve programmed this remote to operate your components. Many keys on this remote have other functions as well. Illuminated POWER key serves as an indicator light to provide feedback.
  • Page 16: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR The DVD•VCR key defaults to control a DVD player. If you want the DVD•VCR key to control a VCR, you must reassign it. 1. Press and hold the DVD•VCR key. The POWER key illuminates. Keep holding down DVD•VCR key.
  • Page 17 1. Press and hold the device key for the device you use to change channels. While you’re holding down this device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s CH up key at the same time. 2. Wait until the remote’s POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys. 3.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Retrieval process, the remote will not respond. If you do not press a valid Code Retrieval key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR, INFO, EXIT), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The POWER key blinks four times, and then turns off. Troubleshooting Problem: The remote does not operate your device.
  • Page 19: Care And Maintenance

    control a variety of the device’s functions with the 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 remote to control the majority of your device’s functions.
  • Page 20 • Modifying or tampering with the remote’s internal devices can cause malfunction and invalidate its warranty. Audiovox Electronics 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.

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