RCA RCR612 - 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
method, but it can sometimes take longer than some of the
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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
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search, but it can be faster.
• 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. Note: Direct Code Entry is usually the best
method to use for audio devices.
• The Manual Code Search lets you manually go through
Tip: This remote is already programmed to operate most
all the codes for the device you're trying to
RCA-branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and satellite
receivers. Just press the corresponding key—DVD
for a DVD player, TV for a television, VCR for a VCR,
SAT•CBL•DTC for a satellite receiver, DVR•AUX for a DVR.
Auto Code Search
The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the
codes for the device you're trying to control. When you find
Step 1: Install your batteries the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and
store that code.
Your universal remote requires two AA alkaline batteries (not
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—
included).
the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite
receivers, digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD
To install the batteries:
players, and DVR•AUX for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers,
1.
Remove the battery compartment
and VCR for VCRs. To program a device key for a different
cover.
type of device, see the Programming the DVR•AUX Key to
Control Other Devices section.
2.
Insert the batteries, matching the
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you
(+) and (–) marks inside the battery
need to program each key separately. Each key will control
compartment.
that part of the combo device.
3.
Push the battery cover back into place.
If the original remote control that came with your device has
separate ON and OFF keys (instead of a single ON•OFF key),
the Auto Code Search might not work with that device. Try
the Direct Code Entry method described later in this manual.
Battery Precautions:
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or Code Search, press the CLEAR key.
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. 1.
Manually turn on the device you
want to control.
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
2.
Press and hold the device key you want to program. While
get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed, such as
you're holding down the device key, use your other hand
between sofa cushions.
to press and hold the remote's ON•OFF key at the same
time.
3.
Wait until the ON•OFF key 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.
Did your device turn on?
control.
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 the last programmed code under that
device key is retained).
The ON•OFF key blinks four times 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.
NOTES
Brand Code Search
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep
The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of
the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are
the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your
currently programming the remote to control.
brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device
IMPORTANT: The Brand Code Search works for TVs, VCRs, DVD
key is programmed with the correct code for maximum
players, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The Brand Code
functionality. If some features don't work, try a different
Search does not work for programming this remote to control
audio devices, DVRs, and digital TV converter boxes. Use a code. See the "Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality"
different programming method for these kinds of devices. section below for more information.
During the Brand Code Search, the remote ignores
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—
keypresses that aren't part of the search.
the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite
The search times out after two minutes (the ON•OFF key
receivers, digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD
blinks four times and the last programmed code under that
players, and DVR•AUX for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers,
and VCR for VCRs. To program a device key for a different device key is retained).
type of device, see the Programming the DVR•AUX Key to
The ON•OFF key blinks four times when the remote has
Control Other Devices section.
gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Brand Code
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a different
need to program each key separately. Each key will control search method.
that part of the combo device.
If the original remote control that came with your device has
separate ON and OFF keys (instead of a single ON•OFF key),
the Brand Code Search might not work with that device. Try Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
the Direct Code Entry method described later in this manual.
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
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand
a different code.
Code Search, press the CLEAR key.
2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When
1. the device turns off for the first time, don't press the STOP
Manually turn on the device you
key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the
want to control.
unit now off, continue to press the ON•OFF key repeatedly
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.
2.
Find your device's brand in the
Brand Code list section of the 4. Test the key's functionality again by attempting to control
accompanying code list. Circle a variety of the device's functions. If the code that has
the number for your brand and been stored controls the majority of the device's functions,
keep the list handy. programming is complete. If the code stored does not give
maximum functionality, try another code.
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 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.
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—the
4.
Wait until the ON•OFF key comes on and stays on. Then
TV is preset for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, digital
release both keys.
TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD players, and
DVR•AUX for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers, and VCR for
VCRs. To program a device key for a different type of device, see
5.
Look at the number you circled for your
the Programming the DVR•AUX Key to Control Other Devices
device's brand code number. Press that
section.
number on the remote keypad.
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need
to program each key separately. Each key will control that part
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of the combo device.
1.
6.
Manually turn on the device you
Point the remote directly at the
want to control.
front panel of the device you want
to control. Press ON•OFF on the
remote and wait 2 seconds. The
remote is testing a single code for
your device's brand. 2.
Find the Code List that came with
the remote. Locate the section for
Did your device turn off?
the type of device you're trying to
YES: Press the STOP key to store the code. You're done!
program, and find your brand in
You've programmed this device key.
that section. Circle the codes for
your brand and keep them handy.
NO: Press ON•OFF again. The remote tests the next code
for your brand.
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).
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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 illuminated?
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 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 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•AUX for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers, and VCR for
VCRs. To program a device key for a different type of device, see
the Reassigning the DVR•AUX and VCR 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.