RCA RCR6373N 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:
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• The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the
codes for the device you're trying to control. It's the easiest
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method, but it can sometimes take longer than some of the
other programming methods.
• The Brand Code Search searches through the codes for
Universal Remote Control 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
Manual del Propietario (parte posterior) accompanying code list for your brand of device. It's not as
easy as the other methods, but it's potentially the fastest
method.
• The Manual Code Search lets you manually go through
all the codes for the device you're trying to
Tip: This remote is already programmed to operate
most RCA-branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players and satellite
Auto Code Search
receivers. Just press the corresponding key—DVD for
a DVD player, TV for a television, VCR•AUX2 for a VCR,
The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the
SAT•CBL•DTC for a satellite receiver, DVR•AUX1 for a DVR.
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—
Step 1: Install your batteries
the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite
receivers, digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for
Your universal remote requires two AAA alkaline batteries (not DVD players, and DVR•AUX1 for DVRs, AUDIO for audio
included). receivers, and VCR•AUX2 for VCRs. To program a device
key for a different type of device, see the Reassigning the
To install the batteries:
DVR•AUX1 and VCR•AUX2 Keys section.
1.
Remove the battery
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you
compartment cover.
need to program each key separately. Each key will control
that part of the combo device.
2.
Insert the batteries, matching
the (+) and (–) marks inside the
If the original remote control that came with your device has
battery compartment. separate ON and OFF keys (instead of a single POWER key),
the Auto Code Search might not work with that device. Try
3.
Push the battery cover back into the Direct Code Entry method described later in this manual.
place.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto
Code Search, press the CLEAR key.
Battery Precautions:
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
1.
Manually turn on the device you
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly want to control.
and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local
and National Regulations.
Battery Saver
2.
Press and hold the device key you want to program. While
Your universal remote control saves battery power by
you're holding down the device key, use your other hand
automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more than
to press and hold the remote's POWER key at the same
60 seconds. This saves your battery life should your remote
time.
get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed, such as
between sofa cushions.
3.
Wait until the remote's indicator
LED comes on and stays on.
Then release both keys.
4.
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 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.
control.
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 LED blinks four
times and turns off, and the last programmed code under
that device key is retained).
The indicator light 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 the 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
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
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, digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD
code. See the "Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality"
players, and DVR•AUX1 for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers,
section below for more information.
and VCR•AUX2 for VCRs. To program a device key for a
different type of device, see the Reassigning the DVR•AUX1
During the Brand Code Search, the remote ignores
and VCR•AUX2 Keys section.
keypresses that aren't part of the search.
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you
The search times out after two minutes (the indicator light
need to program each key separately. Each key will control
blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed
that part of the combo device.
code under that device key is retained).
If the original remote control that came with your device has
The indicator light blinks four times and turns off when the
separate ON and OFF keys (instead of a single POWER key),
remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the
the Brand Code Search might not work with that device. Try
Brand Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a
the Direct Code Entry method described later in this manual.
different search method.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand
Code Search, press the CLEAR key.
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
1.
Manually turn on the device you
1. Try a variety of the device's functions with the remote. If
want to control.
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 first time, don't press the STOP
2.
Find your device's brand in the
key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the
Brand Code list section of the
unit now off, continue to press the POWER key repeatedly
accompanying code list. Circle
until the unit turns back on.
the number for your brand and
keep the list handy. 3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code
that operates the device. Press the STOP key.
4. Test the key's functionality again by attempting to control
3.
Press and hold the device key you want to program. While
a variety of the device's functions. If the code that has
you're holding down the device key, use your other hand to
been stored controls the majority of the device's functions,
press and hold the remote's POWER key at the same time.
programming is complete. If the code stored does not give
maximum functionality, try another code.
Direct Code Entry
4.
Wait until the remote's indicator
Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying
comes on and stays on. Then release
code list for your brand of device. It's not as easy as the other
both keys.
methods, but it's potentially the fastest method.
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the
TV is preset for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, digital
5.
Look at the number you circled for
TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD players, and
your device's brand code number.
DVR•AUX1 for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers, and VCR•AUX2
Press that number on the remote
for VCRs. To program a device key for a different type of device,
keypad.
see the Reassigning the DVR•AUX1 and VCR•AUX2 Keys
section.
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To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need
to program each key separately. Each key will control that part
6.
Point the remote directly at the of the combo device.
front panel of the device you want
1.
Manually turn on the device you
to control. Press POWER 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 POWER again. The remote tests the next code
that section. Circle the codes for
for your brand.
your brand and keep them handy.
Keep pressing POWER 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
indicator light 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 indicator light goes off after the first digit).
Indicator light
4.
When you've finished entering
the four-digit code, keep
holding down the device key
and look at the indicator light.
Is the indicator light 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.)
If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code
Entry procedure, the indicator light 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 takes you 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 stop the search and store that
code.
TIPS: 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.
Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is
preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers,
digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD players, and
DVR•AUX1 for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers, and VCR•AUX2
for VCRs. To program a device key for a different type of device,
see the Reassigning the DVR•AUX1 and VCR•AUX2 Keys section.
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need
to program each key separately. Each key will control that part
of the combo device.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual
Code Search, press the CLEAR key.