RCA RCR311BIR Owner's Manual

Step 2: Program your remote
To use this universal remote with your home entertainment
system, fi rst you need to program it to control your devices.
There are four ways you can program the universal remote to
operate your devices:
Universal Remote Control
• The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the
Owner's Manual codes for the device you're trying to control. It's the easiest
method, but it can sometimes take longer than some of the
other programming methods.
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• The Brand Code Search searches through the codes for
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select brands of devices. It's not as easy as the auto code
search, but it can be faster.
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• The Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the
accompanying code list for your brand of device. It's not as
easy as the other methods, but it's potentially the fastest
method.
SAVE THIS MANUAL AND THE CODE LISTS!
Remote controls can sometimes lose their programming
• The Manual Code Search lets you manually go through
when you change the batteries. Make sure you keep the
all the codes for the device you're trying to control.
manual and code lists in a safe place so that you can
reprogram the remote if you need to.
Auto Code Search
Tip: This remote is already programmed to operate
The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the
most RCA-branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players and satellite
codes for the device you're trying to control. When you fi nd
receivers. Just press the corresponding key—VCR•DVD
the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and
for a DVD player, TV for a television, SAT•CBL•DTC for a
store that code.
satellite receiver.
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 (DTC), and
VCR•DVD for VCRs or DVD players.
Step 1: Install your batteries
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto
Code Search, press the
Your universal remote requires two AA alkaline batteries
(batteries may or may not be included, depending on model).
1.
Manually turn on the device you
To install the batteries:
want to control.
1.
Remove the battery
compartment cover.
2.
2.
Insert the batteries, matching If you're programming the TV or SAT•CBL•DTC key,
the batteries to the (+) and go to step 3.
(–) marks inside the battery
If you're programming the VCR•DVD key, you need to
compartment.
tell the remote which kind of device you want this key to
control, VCR or DVD.
3.
Push the battery cover back into
Press and hold the VCR•DVD key. While you're holding
place.
down the VCR•DVD key, use your other hand to press the
number key for the type of device you want to control with
Battery Precautions:
this key: 2 for VCR, 3 for DVD.
• 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 recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local
and National Regulations.
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.
3.
Press and hold the device key you want to program. While
you're holding down the device key, use your other hand
to press and hold the remote's
time.
4.
Wait until the ON•OFF key comes on and stays on. Then
release both keys.
5.
Point the remote directly at the
front panel of the device you
want to control. Press PLAY on
the remote and wait 5 seconds.
The remote is testing a batch of
10 codes on your device.
Did your device turn off?
YES: Go to step 6.
NO: Press PLAY again. The remote tests the next batch of
10 codes.
Keep pressing PLAY every 5 seconds until your device turns
off.
6.
When your device turns off, press
the REVERSE key on the remote
and wait at least 2 seconds.
The remote tries the last of the
previous ten codes.
Did your device turn on?
YES: Press the STOP key. You're
done! You've programmed this
device key.
NO: Press REVERSE again. 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
GO BACK key.
device turns on, press the FORWARD key. Then, wait two
seconds to see if your device turns off again.
NOTES
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep
the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are
currently programming the remote to control.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the
device key is programmed with the correct code for
maximum functionality. If some features don't work, try
a different code. See the "Testing the Code for Maximum
Functionality" section below for more information.
During the Auto Code Search, the remote ignores
keypresses that aren't part of the search.
The search times out after two minutes (the ON•OFF key
blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed
code under that device key is retained).
The ON•OFF key blinks four times and turns off when the
remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits
the Auto Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet,
try a different search method.
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
1. Try a variety of the device's functions with the remote. If
some device features don't work, go to next step to try a
different code.
ON•OFF key at the same
2. Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from the beginning.
When your device turns off, do not stop searching.
Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the PLAY
key every 5 seconds until the unit turns back on.
3. Once the unit turns back on, press the REVERSE key on the
remote every 2 seconds until your device turns off again.
When your device turns off again, press the STOP key.
4. Test the key's functionality again by attempting to control 5.
Wait until the ON•OFF key comes on and stays on. Then
a variety of the device's functions. If the code that has
release both keys.
been stored controls the majority of the device's functions,
programming is complete. If the code stored does not give
6.
maximum functionality, try another code. Look at the number you circled for
your device's brand code number.
Press that number on the remote
keypad.
Brand Code Search
The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of
7.
Point the remote directly at the
the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your
front panel of the device you want
brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.
to control. Press ON•OFF on the
remote and wait 2 seconds. The
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the
remote is testing a single code for
TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite
your device's brand.
receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters (DTC), and
VCR•DVD for VCRs or DVD players. Did your device turn off?
The ON•OFF key serves as an indicator light during
YES: Press the STOP key to store the code. You're done!
programming, giving you feedback at each stage of the process.
You've programmed this device key.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand NO: Press ON•OFF again. The remote tests the next code
Code Search, press the GO BACK key.
for your brand.
Keep pressing ON•OFF every 2 seconds until your device
turns off. When it does, press STOP.
1.
Manually turn on the device you
NOTES
want to control.
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep
the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are
currently programming the remote to control.
2.
If you're programming the TV or SAT•CBL•DTC key,
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device
go to step 3.
key is programmed with the correct code for maximum
functionality. If some features don't work, try a different
If you're programming the VCR•DVD key, you need to
code. See the "Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality"
tell the remote which kind of device you want this key to
section below for more information.
control, VCR or DVD.
Press and hold the VCR•DVD key. While you're holding During the Brand Code Search, the remote ignores
keypresses that aren't part of the search.
down the VCR•DVD key, use your other hand to press the
number key for the type of device you want to control with
The search times out after two minutes (the ON•OFF key
this key: 2 for VCR, 3 for DVD.
blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed
code under that device key is retained).
The ON•OFF key blinks four times and turns off when the
remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the
Brand Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a
different search method.
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
1. Try a variety of the device's functions with the remote. If
some device features don't work, go to the next step to try
a different code.
2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When
the device turns off for the fi rst time, don't press the STOP
3. key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the
Find your device's brand in the
unit now off, continue to press the
Brand Code list section of the
until the unit turns back on.
accompanying code list. Circle
the number for your brand and
3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code
keep the list handy.
that operates the device. Press the STOP key.
4. Test the key's functionality again by attempting to control
a variety of the device's functions. If the code that has
been stored controls the majority of the device's functions,
4.
Press and hold the device key you want to program. While
programming is complete. If the code stored does not give
you're holding down the device key, use your other hand
maximum functionality, try another code.
to press and hold the remote's ON•OFF key at the same
time.
Direct Code Entry
Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying
code list for your brand of device. It's not as easy as the other
methods, but it's potentially the fastest method.
TIP: 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 (DTC), and VCR•DVD for
VCRs or DVD players.
The ON•OFF key serves as an indicator light during
programming, giving you feedback at each stage of the process.
1.
Manually turn on the device you
want to control.
2.
Find the Code List that came with
the remote. Locate the section for
the type of device you're trying to
program, and fi nd your brand in
that section. Circle the codes for
your brand and keep them handy.
3.
Press and hold the device key you want to program (the
ON•OFF key comes on).
While you're holding down the device key, use your other
hand enter the fi rst fi ve-digit code for your brand in the
code list (the ON•OFF key goes off after the fi rst digit).
4.
When you've fi nished entering the fi ve-digit code, keep
holding down the device key and look at the ON•OFF key.
Is the ON•OFF key on?
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.
NOTES
Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box
provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual.
If your brand isn't listed in the code list, use one of the Code
Search methods to program the remote control. (Refer to the
Auto and Manual Code Search methods.)
ON•OFF key repeatedly
If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code
Entry procedure, the ON•OFF key blinks four times, and
the process is exited. The last programmed code under the
device key is retained.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device
key is programmed with the correct code for maximum
functionality. If some features don't work, try a different code
in the list.
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. When you fi nd the
one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store
that code.