RCA RCR412BN Owner's Manual

Step 2: Program your remote
To use this universal remote with your home entertainment
system, first 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
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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
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
most RCA-branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players and satellite The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the
receivers. Just press the corresponding key—DVD for codes for the device you're trying to control. When you find
a DVD player, TV for a television, SAT•CBL•DTC for a the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and
satellite receiver, VCR•AUX for a VCR. 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
Step 1: Install your batteries
receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters, DVD for
DVD players, and VCR•AUX for VCRs or DVRs. To program
a device key for a different type of device, see the Changing
Your universal remote requires two AA alkaline batteries
a Key's Device Type section.
(batteries may or may not be included, depending on model).
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto
To install the batteries:
Code Search, press the
1.
Remove the battery compartment
cover.
1.
Manually turn on the device you
2.
Insert the batteries, matching the want to control.
batteries to the (+) and (–) marks
inside the battery compartment.
3.
Push the battery cover back into place.
2.
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.
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 recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local
and National Regulations.
3.
Wait until the
release both keys.
Battery Saver
4.
Your universal remote control saves battery power by
Point the remote directly at the
automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more than
front panel of the device you
60 seconds. This saves your battery life should your remote want to control. Press PLAY on
get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed, such as
the remote and wait 5 seconds.
between sofa cushions.
The remote is testing a batch of
10 codes on your device.
Did your device turn off?
YES: Go to step 5.
NO: Press PLAY again. The remote tests the next batch of
10 codes.
Keep pressing PLAY every 5 seconds until your device
turns off.
5.
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
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,
GO BACK key.
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.
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
ON•OFF key at the same
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
a variety of the device's functions. If the code that has
been stored controls the majority of the device's functions,
programming is complete. If the code stored does not give
ON•OFF key comes on and stays on. Then
maximum functionality, try another code.
Brand Code Search
NOTES
The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep
the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your
the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are
brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.
currently programming the remote to control.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—
key is programmed with the correct code for maximum
the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite
functionality. If some features don't work, try a different
receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters, DVD for
code. See the "Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality"
DVD players, and VCR•AUX for VCRs or DVRs. To program
section below for more information.
a device key for a different type of device, see the Changing
a Key's Device Type section.
During the Brand Code Search, the remote ignores
keypresses that aren't part of the search.
The ON•OFF key serves as an indicator light during
The search times out after two minutes (the ON•OFF key
programming, giving you feedback at each stage of the
process. blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed
code under that device key is retained).
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand
The ON•OFF key blinks four times and turns off when the
Code Search, press the GO BACK key.
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.
1.
Manually turn on the device you
want to control.
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.
Find your device's brand in the
2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When
Brand Code list section of the
the device turns off for the first time, don't press the STOP
accompanying code list. Circle
key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the
the number for your brand and
unit now off, continue to press the
keep the list handy.
until the unit turns back on.
3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code
that operates the device. Press the STOP key.
3.
Press and hold the device key you want to program. While
4. Test the key's functionality again by attempting to control
you're holding down the device key, use your other hand
a variety of the device's functions. If the code that has
to press and hold the remote's ON•OFF key at the same
been stored controls the majority of the device's functions,
time.
programming is complete. If the code stored does not give
maximum functionality, try another code.
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
4. methods, but it's potentially the fastest method.
Wait until the ON•OFF key comes on and stays on. Then
release both keys.
TIP: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the
TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite
5.
Look at the number you circled for receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters, DVD for DVD
your device's brand code number. players, and VCR•AUX for VCRs and DVRs. To program a
Press that number on the remote device key for a different type of device, see the Changing a
keypad. Key's Device Type section.
The ON•OFF key serves as an indicator light during
programming, giving you feedback at each stage of the
process.
6.
Point the remote directly at the
front panel of the device you want
1.
Manually turn on the device you
to control. Press ON•OFF on the
want to control.
remote and wait 2 seconds. The
remote is testing a single code for
your device's brand.
Did your device turn off?
2.
Find the Code List that came with
the remote. Locate the section for
YES: Press the STOP key to store the code. You're done!
the type of device you're trying to
You've programmed this device key.
program, and find your brand in
NO: Press ON•OFF again. The remote tests the next code
that section. Circle the codes for
for your brand.
your brand and keep them handy.
Keep pressing ON•OFF every 2 seconds until your device
turns back on. When it does, press STOP.
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 first five-digit code for your brand in the
code list (the ON•OFF key goes off after the first digit).
4.
When you've finished entering the five-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.
ON•OFF key repeatedly
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.)
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 find
the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and
store that code.
TIPS: The ON•OFF key serves as an indicator light during
programming, giving you feedback at each stage of the process.
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, DVD for DVD players,
and VCR•AUX for VCRs or DVRs. To program a device key for
a different type of device, see the Changing a Key's Device
Type section.
The Manual Code Search method may take a long time
because the remote searches through all of the codes in
its 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 Code Entry method.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual
Code Search, press the GO BACK key.