RCA RCR3283 - Universal Remote Control 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 control.
SAVE THIS MANUAL AND THE CODE LISTS!
Remote controls can sometimes lose their programming
Auto Code Search
when you change the batteries. Make sure you keep the
manual and code lists in a safe place so that you can
The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the
reprogram the remote if you need to.
codes for the device you're trying to control. When you find
the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and
Tip: This remote is already programmed to operate
store that code.
most RCA-branded TVs, VCRs, 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 TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of
satellite receiver. device—the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC
for satellite receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters
(DTC), and DVD•VCR for DVD players. To program a device
key for a different type of device (for example, to program
Step 1: Install your batteries the DVD•VCR key to control a PVR or VCR), see the
Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR section.
Your universal remote requires two AAA alkaline batteries (not To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto
included). Code Search, press the CLEAR key.
To install the batteries:
1.
1.
Manually turn on the device you
Press and push the battery
want to control.
compartment cover to remove it.
2.
Insert the batteries, matching
the batteries to the (+) and
(–) marks inside the battery
2.
Press and hold the device key you want to program. While
compartment.
you're holding down the device key, use your other hand
3. to press and hold the remote's POWER key at the same
Push the battery cover back into
time.
place.
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
3.
and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local
Wait until the remote's indicator
and National Regulations.
comes on and stays on. Then
release both keys.
Battery Saver
Your universal remote control saves battery power by
automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more than 4.
Point the remote directly at the
60 seconds. This saves your battery life should your remote
front panel of the device you
get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed, such as
want to control. Press PLAY on
between sofa cushions.
the remote and wait 5 seconds.
The remote is testing a batch of
10 codes on your device.

Brand Code Search

Did your device turn off?
The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of
YES: Go to step 5.
the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your
NO: Press PLAY again. The remote tests the next batch of
brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.
10 codes.
Keep pressing PLAY every 5 seconds until your device turns
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—
off.
the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite
receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters (DTC), and
5.
When your device turns off, press DVD•VCR for DVD players. To program a device key for
the REVERSE key on the remote a different type of device (for example, to program the
and wait at least 2 seconds. DVD•VCR key to control a PVR or VCR), see the Reassigning
The remote tries the last of the the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR section.
previous ten codes.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand
Did your device turn on?
Code Search, press the CLEAR key.
YES: Press the STOP key. You're
done! You've programmed this 1.
Manually turn on the device you
device key.
want to control.
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.
2.
Find your device's brand in the
Note: If you accidentally press the REVERSE key after your
Brand Code list section of the
device turns on, press the FORWARD key. Then, wait two
accompanying code list. Circle
seconds to see if your device turns off again.
the number for your brand and
keep the list handy.
NOTES
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep
the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are
3.
currently programming the remote to control.
Press and hold the device key you want to program. While
you're holding down the device key, use your other hand
Test the remote with the device to make sure the
to press and hold the remote's POWER key at the same
device key is programmed with the correct code for
time.
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 indicator blinks
four times and turns off, and the last programmed code
4.
under that device key is retained).
Wait until the remote's indicator
comes on and stays on. Then release
The indicator blinks four times and turns off when the
both keys.
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.
5.
Look at the number you circled for
your device's brand code number.
Press that number on the remote
keypad.
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.
6.
2. Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from the beginning. Point the remote directly at the
When your device turns off, do not stop searching. front panel of the device you want
Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the PLAY to control. Press POWER on the
key every 5 seconds until the unit turns back on. remote and wait 2 seconds. The
remote is testing a single code for
3. Once the unit turns back on, press the REVERSE key on the
your device's brand.
remote every 2 seconds until your device turns off again.
When your device turns off again, press the STOP key.
Did your device turn off?
4. Test the key's functionality again by attempting to control
YES: Press the STOP key to store the code. You're done!
a variety of the device's functions. If the code that has
You've programmed this device key.
been stored controls the majority of the device's functions,
programming is complete. If the code stored does not give
NO: Press POWER again. The remote tests the next code
maximum functionality, try another code.
for your brand.
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
NOTES
indicator light comes on).
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep
While you're holding down the device key, use your other
the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are
hand enter the first five-digit code for your brand in the
currently programming the remote to control.
code list (the indicator light goes off after the first digit).
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 Brand Code Search, the remote ignores
keypresses that aren't part of the search.
The search times out after two minutes (the indicator blinks
four times and turns off, and the last programmed code
under that device key is retained).
The indicator 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.
4.
When you've finished entering
the five-digit code, keep holding
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
down the device key and look at
1. Try a variety of the device's functions with the remote. If the indicator light.
some device features don't work, go to the next step to try
Is the indicator light on?
a different code.
YES: You're done! You've programmed this device key.
2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When
the device turns off for the first time, don't press the STOP
NO, it blinked four times and turned off: You have
key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the
either entered a code number that is not in the code lists or
unit now off, continue to press the POWER key repeatedly
missed a step in the code entry procedure. Try step 3 again.
until the unit turns back on.
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3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code
that operates the device. Press the STOP key.
Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box
provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual.
4. Test the key's functionality again by attempting to control
a variety of the device's functions. If the code that has 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
been stored controls the majority of the device's functions,
Auto and Manual Code Search methods.)
programming is complete. If the code stored does not give
maximum functionality, try another code.
If you release the device key any time during the Direct
Code Entry procedure, the indicator 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
Direct Code Entry
key is programmed with the correct code for maximum
Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying
functionality. If some features don't work, try a different code
code list for your brand of device. It's not as easy as the other
in the list.
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
DVD•VCR for DVD players. To program a device key for
a different type of device (for example, to program the

Manual Code Search

DVD•VCR key to control a PVR or VCR), see the Reassigning
the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR section. 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
1. one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store
Manually turn on the device you
that code.
want to control.
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
2.
Find the Code List that came with the Direct Code Entry method.
the remote. Locate the section for
Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is
the type of device you're trying to
preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers,
program, and find your brand in cable boxes or digital TV converters (DTC), and DVD•VCR for
that section. Circle the codes for
DVD players. To program a device key for a different type of
your brand and keep them handy. device (for example, to program the DVD•VCR key to control
a PVR or VCR), see the Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to
Control a VCR section.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual
Code Search, press the CLEAR key.
Indicator light