RCA RCRN08GR Manual

Important: Once you have programmed any device with a specified Volume
IMPORTANT
Punch-Through, the Volume Punch-Through for all other devices defaults to
Because this remote controls more than one device, you must first "tell" the AUDIO. If you do not want other components' Volume Punch-Through to default
to AUDIO, you must manually program them, using steps 1-4.
remote which device you wish to operate. That means, if you wish to operate
your TV, you must first press the TV key to put the remote in the TV Mode. The
remote stays in that device mode until you press a different device key. For
Transport Key Punch-Through
example, if your remote is in TV Mode and you want to operate the DVD player,
Transport Key Punch Through allows the transport keys (REVERSE, PLAY,
you must press the DVD key to change device modes.
FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE, SKIP FWD, SKIP BACK, and SLOW), when
pressed in TV, SAT, CABLE and AUDIO modes, to "punch through" to VCR, DVR
Backlighting
or DVD/CD mode, whichever was accessed last. Transport Key Punch-Through
occurs automatically and allows you to use the transport keys without exiting
Backlight illumination helps you see the remote control keys better in the dark.
You can turn backlight illumination on or off by pressing the backlight key the current mode. For example, if the transport keys were last used in DVD mode
and accessed again after pressing the TV key, they will punch through to the
( ). Backlighting stays on as long as keys are being pressed and turns off four
DVD. The default Transport Key Punch Through is set to DVD for TV, SAT, CABLE
seconds after the last keypress. Once the backlight time has timed out, any
and AUDIO.
keypress will reactivate it. If the backlight illumination is on, and you press the
backlight key, the backlight turns off. Note: Transport Key Punch Through does not occur in cases where the
component code has its own transport key data, such as a satellite receiver with
a built-in DVR.
Channel Lock
Advanced Functions
Channel lock automatically sends channel commands, like the CH, GO BACK,
and 0–9 number keys, to your satellite receiver, cable box, or digital TV converter
when you're in TV mode. This can save you keypresses if you use a device other
Assigning the AUX1 and AUX2 Keys
than your TV to change channels.
To program the AUX1 or AUX2 keys, you must first assign them to a device type.
To turn channel lock on:
1. Press and hold the AUX1 or AUX2 key. The POWER key turns on.
1. Press and hold the device key for the device you use to change channels.
2. While holding down the AUX1 or AUX2 key, press and release the number
While you're holding down this device key, use your other hand to press and
key on the keypad for the device you want to control (see the chart below).
hold the remote's CH up key at the same time.
The POWER key turns off.
2. Wait until the remote's POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release
AUX1 OR AUX2 KEY CONTROLS:
both keys.
Additional TV press 1 3. Press ENTER to lock channel commands to this device.
To turn channel lock off:
VCR or DVR press 2
1. Press and hold the TV key. While you're holding down the TV key, use your
Additional DVD press 3
other hand to press and hold the remote's CH down key at the same time.
Additional audio device press 4 2. Wait until the remote's POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release
both keys.
Additional satellite receiver, cable box, or DTV converter press 5
3. Press ENTER to start changing channels with your TV.
3. Release the AUX1 or AUX2 key. The POWER key blinks four times and then
turns off. The AUX1 or AUX2 key is now set to control the device type you Code Retrieval
selected.
Once you've programmed the remote to control your devices, you may want to
4. Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or manual code search
record the codes for future reference. If you used the Direct Code Entry method,
to program the AUX1 or AUX2 key.
this is easy. Just find the codes you entered and make a note of them in the
boxes below. If you used one of the Code Search methods to program your
remote or if you used the Direct Entry method but don't remember the code, you
Volume Punch-Through
will need to retrieve each device's five-digit code. Retrieving the actual code and
Volume Punch-Through allows the VOL and MUTE keys, when pressed in writing it down will save you time if you ever need to program the remote again.
SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR or VCR modes, to "punch through" to either TV If the codes are recorded, you can use the Direct Entry method to reprogram
your remote to control your devices, which is quick and easy.
or AUDIO, whichever was accessed last. Volume Punch-Through occurs
automatically and allows you to control the volume without exiting the current
TIPS: All TV codes start with the number 1; all VCR and DVR codes start with
mode. (If the AUX1 or AUX2 key has been programmed with a TV or AUDIO
code, volume can punch through to these devices as well.) the number 2; all DVD player codes, the number 3; all audio device codes, the
number 4; and all satellite receiver, cable box, and digital TV converters, the
Note: Volume Punch-Through does not occur in cases where the component
number 5.
code has its own volume/mute controls, such as some satellite receivers.
To exit the Code Retrieval Mode at any time, press the EXIT key.
If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval process, the remote will
Advanced Punch-Through
not respond. If you do not press a valid Code Retrieval key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC,
Volume punch-through as described above occurs automatically. Advanced
DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2, INFO, EXIT), Code Retrieval times out
punch-through lets you specify one device for all volume commands for each
after 15 seconds. The POWER key blinks four times, and then turns off.
non-audio mode (SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, or VCR). You can specify either the
TV or AUDIO device (or an AUX key operating a TV or Audio device).
1. Press and hold the device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, AUDIO, VCR, DVR,
AUX1 or 2) whose code you wish to retrieve. The POWER key illuminates.
1. Press and hold the device key whose volume commands you want to send
Keep pressing the device key.
to the TV or audio device. The POWER key turns on.
2. While holding the device key down, press and hold the INFO key. The
2. While holding down the device key, press and hold the VOL up key. The
POWER key illumination turns off. After holding down both keys for three
POWER key turns off.
seconds, it turns back on.
3. After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the POWER key turns on and
3. Release both keys. The POWER key remains illuminated.
stays on. Release both keys.
4. Starting with the number 1 key, press and release each number key on the
4. Press and release the device key you want the Volume Punch-Through to be
keypad in the following order: 1-9, then 0. The number that causes the POWER
directed to from the selected mode (TV, AUDIO or AUX key). The POWER key
key to blink is the first number of the code. As you find each number of the
flashes.
code, write it down for future reference. Then start with the number 1 key again.
Note: The device key pressed in step 4 must be programmed with a TV or
5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in the code. After the
AUDIO component. If an invalid key is pressed, the POWER key flashes four
fifth number is retrieved, the POWER key blinks briefly, then turns off.
times, then turns off.
6. To learn another key for this device mode: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the
TV CODE DVD CODE
VCR CODE
key you want to learn.
To learn keys in a different device mode: Repeat steps 2–5 for the next
1 3 2
device mode.
To save learned keys and exit learning: press the SLEEP key on the
AUDIO CODE SAT•CBL•DTC CODE DVR CODE
learning remote.
Learning Tips
4 5
• Make sure the batteries in both the learning and original remote(s) are fresh.
• Incandescent or low-energy light can cause interference with IR
AUX1 CODE AUX2 CODE
DVD DVD
transmissions. When using the Learning function, keep remotes at least
TV TV
three feet away from such light sources.
SAT•CBL•DTC SAT•CBL•DTC
AUDIO AUDIO
• Make sure the original remote is in the same mode as the universal remote
DVR/VCR DVR/VCR
so that the Learned key is assigned to the correct mode.
• You cannot learn any commands under the MACRO, SLEEP, or BACKLIGHT keys.
• If you use the VOL+/- keys to learn new functions, the volume control will not
adjust the volume in the Volume Punch Through mode.
Learning
• To exit Learning mode at any time, press the SLEEP key.
• The remote exits Learning mode if it has run out of memory to store new
Codes from the Code Lists include basic functionality for each component they
learned keys.
control. Once you have programmed in the code for your specific component,
you can customize the universal remote to include certain functions from your • To ensure that your units are compatible and to increase your familiarity
with the Learning process, experiment by learning two or three keys initially.
original remote(s) that were not embedded in the preset code. Your universal
remote has the ability to learn and store commands from your original remote(s) Then, carry out a Master Clear before learning all the desired functions from
under the mode(s) of your choice. The universal remote can store up to 50 key your original remote.
commands.* Only one original remote can be learned under any one mode (e.g.,
the universal remote can learn commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote,
etc.).
Macros
* Some learned signals require more memory than others. In these cases,
fewer key commands can be learned.
The Macro feature lets you execute a sequence of commands with one keypress.
Any sequence of commands that you regularly perform (up to a maximum of 15
Before First-Time Learning
per macro) can be stored as a Macro under one of the 1–8 number keys (up to 8
Before you start learning keys for the first time, clear any stored learning macros).
information that might be in the remote. This lets you begin with a clean slate.
Programming a Macro
1. Press and hold the EXIT key (the POWER key illuminates). While you're
Important: Before you start, make sure your remote is programmed to control
holding down the EXIT key, use your other hand to press and hold the
POWER key (the POWER key illumination turns off). your devices and that you've learned all the keys you want to learn from your
original remotes.
2. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
The remote is now in the Master Clear mode.
3. Press the OK key to confirm the Clear operation. The POWER key remains on
for 2 seconds, then turns off. All Learned functions for all components are
now cleared; all other programming remains intact.
Learning From Your Original Remotes
1. Place your original remote and the learning remote on a flat surface as
shown below. Point the top of your original remote at the top of the learning
remote. The IR LED on the original remote should be pointing directly at
the learning remote's learning sensor, located on the top of the remote. The
remotes should be 1–2 inches apart.
1–2"
3. Press the device key for the first device you use in the macro. The POWER
key blinks once and remains on.
4. Press each key you want to use in this Macro, in the exact order the keys
2. On the learning remote, press and hold the device
would be pressed if you were executing the sequence yourself. The POWER
key you want to use the learned function in (the
key blinks each time a key is pressed. Continue this process for all keys to be
POWER key turns on and remains on). While
included in the Macro sequence under the given component mode.
holding down the device key, use your other hand
to press and hold the RECORD key (the POWER key
Important: If you are using different devices in this macro, you must press
illumination turns off).
each device key before you start pressing the keys for that device. For example,
3. Wait until the POWER key turns on and stays on. if you're turning on the TV, then playing a DVD, you must press the TV key,
then POWER, then DVD, then PLAY.
Then release both keys. The remote is now in
Learning mode.
5. Once you are finished programming the Macro, press the MACRO key to save
4. On the learning remote, press the key you want to use for the learned
it. The POWER key illumination turns off, and the Macro is now ready to use.
function. The illuminated POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
5. On the original remote, press and hold the key you want to teach to the Notes: To exit Macro programming at any time, press the EXIT key. The POWER
key blinks four times, then turns off. No changes are made to existing Macros.
universal remote. Wait until the POWER key on the learning remote blinks
once, then release the key on the original remote. The learning remote has If you press a key that has a Learned function, the Learned function is assigned
finished learning this key. to the Macro sequence.
If you program all 15 keys into a Macro, the Macro is automatically saved after
Note: If a problem occurs during the Learning process, the illuminated POWER
key blinks four times, but the unit remains in the Learning mode. If this occurs, the 15th keypress.
adjust the distance between the remotes slightly and repeat from step 4. The commands within a Macro must be programmed in sequential order. A
delay of 0.5 seconds is used between sending each command in a programmed
Macro sequence.
You cannot program a Macro within a Macro.
Using a Macro
1. Press the MACRO key.
2. Press the number key assigned to the Macro sequence you want to execute.
The POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
As the remote sends each command in the Macro sequence, the POWER key
blinks once. After the remote sends the last command in the Macro sequence,
the POWER key illumination turns off.
An Example Macro
This example shows an "all on" macro for a home theater with a TV, DVD
player, and satellite receiver.
1. Press and hold the MACRO key until the POWER key turns on and remains on.
2. Press the 1 key to tell the remote where to store the macro.
3. Press the TV key to put the remote in TV mode.
4. Press the POWER key to turn the TV on.
5. Press the DVD key to put the remote in DVD mode.
6. Press the POWER key to turn on the DVD player.
7. Press the SAT•CBL•DTC key to put the remote in that mode.
8. Press the POWER key to turn on the satellite receiver.
9. Press the MACRO key to save.
To execute the Macro, press the MACRO key. Press the 1 key. Your TV, DVD
player, and satellite receiver should all power on.
Deleting a Macro
1. Press and hold the MACRO key until the POWER key turns on and remains on.
2. Press the EXIT key. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
3. Press the number key (1–8) where the macro you want to delete is stored.
The POWER key blinks once, then remains on.
4. Press the OK key to confirm the Macro Clear operation. The POWER key
stays on for 2 seconds, then turns off. The selected Macro is deleted.
Note: If you do not press the OK key within 15 seconds (or if you press a
different key), the POWER key blinks four times and turns off. The remote exits
macro deletion mode, and no changes are made to existing Macros.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for any other existing Macros to be cleared.
1. Press and hold the MACRO key until the POWER key
turns on and remains on. The remote is now in Macro
Programming mode.
Troubleshooting
Problem: The remote does not operate your device.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device
2. Press the number key (1–8) you want to use for this
key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). This tells the remote
macro. The POWER key blinks once, then remains on. which device to operate.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make sure you're aiming
Note: If you do not press a macro number key within 15
the remote at the device's IR sensor.
seconds (or if you press a macro number key that already
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. Replace the batteries
has a macro programmed), the POWER key blinks four
with three new AAA batteries, if necessary (see the Battery Installation section).
times and turns off. The remote exits macro programming
mode, and no changes are made to existing Macros.
Problem: The remote can't be programmed to operate your device.
• If you are testing the remote while programming it, you may be too far away from the
device or at a wrong angle. There must be an unobstructed path between the remote
and the IR sensor on the device. Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the
device you're trying to control.
• If you're using the Direct Entry programming method to enter the codes for your
brand and the unit is still not functioning properly, try the auto, brand, or manual
search method.
• To control combo units, like TV/VCRs or TV/DVDs, you must program the
individual corresponding device keys to control each part of the combo unit. Once
programmed successfully, the TV key controls the TV functions, and the DVD or VCR
key controls the DVD or VCR functions.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.
Problem: The remote doesn't perform commands properly.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device
key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). This tells the remote
which device to operate.
• Make sure device is ready (for example, the DVD player has a disc loaded).
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in.
• If you're trying to enter a channel number directly, try pressing the ENTER key after
entering the channel number as this is a requirement of certain models and brands.
• There is a possibility that a programmed code may only be able to control some of
your device features (for example, only turns a device on and off). To confirm that
the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality, test
the device. Attempt to 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. Different
codes can provide different levels of functionality.
Problem: The POWER key does not illuminate when you press a key.
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device
key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). This tells the remote
which device to operate.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. Replace the batteries
with three new AAA batteries, if necessary (see the Battery Installation section).
Problem: The remote will not change channels on device.
• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device
key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). 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•DTC, DVD, DVR, AUDIO, VCR, AUX1, AUX2). 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.
Problem: The Learning process cannot be completed successfully.
• Replace batteries in both the learning remote and the original remote.
• Make sure the distance between the remotes is approximately 1–2 inches.
• Do not conduct the Learning process near an incandescent lamp.
• The learning remote's memory capacity may be full (50 Learned commands).
• The original remote may not be compatible with the Learning procedure.
For more information, please visit www.rcaaccessories.com
Consumer Help Line: 1-800-420-7968
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
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. To obtain repair or replacement within
the terms of this 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 the Company at the address
shown below.
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 OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO CASE SHALL THE
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY 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 specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state/province to state/province.
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