Programming The Remote; Programming Methods; Brand Code Search And Entry; Direct Code Entry - RCA RCR615 User Manual

Programming the Remote

Your universal remote can operate a variety of brands of components. You need to program the remote
with the codes that match the components (See Code Lists enclosed). These codes enable the remote to
communicate with your components. Each brand and each component has its own "language," and, by
programming the correct codes into your remote, you tell the remote to "speak the same language" as
your components.
In order to control combo units, like TV/VCRs, TV/DVDs or TV/VCR/DVDs, use the combo codes
in the Code List to program the individual corresponding component keys. Once programmed
successfully, the TV key controls the TV functions on your unit, and the DVD or VCR key controls the
DVD or VCR functions, respectively. The codes in the combo section should be tried first, using Direct
Code Entry on the TV and DVD or VCR keys. If this is unsuccessful, use Manual or Auto Code Search
to program the remote to control your combo unit.
! TIP: Throughout the programming of each key, keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the
component you are currently programming the remote to control.

Programming Methods

Brand Code Search and Entry

If your brand is listed in the Brand Code List (See Code Lists enclosed), you may be able to program
your universal remote by searching through only the Code Lists for that specific manufacturer. Brand
Code Search and Entry can be the quickest method to program your remote. If your brand is not listed
in the Brand Code List, use one of the other programming methods.
NOTE: Brand Code Search and Entry is supported for TV, VCR, DVD and SAT/CBL brands. You cannot use the Brand
Code Search method for AUDIO, DVR and HDTV.
Follow these instructions to program your remote using the Brand Code Search and Entry method.
To exit without saving at any point in the Brand Code Search, press and
! TIP:
release the CLEAR key.
1. Manually turn on the component you want the remote to control.
2. Locate the Brand Codes in the Code Lists.
3. Press and hold the component key you wish to program. The illuminated
ON·OFF key turns on and remains on.
4. While holding the component key down, press and hold the ON·OFF key.
The illuminated ON·OFF key turns off.
5. After holding both keys down for three seconds, the illuminated ON·OFF
key turns back on.
6. Release both keys. The illuminated ON·OFF key remains on.
7. Refer to the Brand Codes. Press and release the appropriate brand code key
(Numbers 0-9), using the number keys. The illuminated ON·OFF key
blinks once.
Note: If you do not press a valid Brand Code Search key, the illuminated ON·OFF key blinks
four times and turns off. The last programmed code under that component key is retained.
8. Press and release the ON·OFF key repeatedly until your component turns
off. Each time you press the ON·OFF key, the illuminated ON·OFF key
blinks, and the next code is sent. The Brand Code Search begins with the
first code in the chosen brand list for that component and cycles through
all the codes for that brand. If your component turns off, you have found
the correct code. (If it cycles through and the illuminated ON·OFF key
blinks four times and turns off, all codes in the chosen brand list have been
searched and another programming method should be tried. The Brand
Code Search mode is exited.)
9. Once you have found the correct code, save that code by pressing and
releasing the STOP key. The illuminated ON·OFF key turns off. You must
press the STOP key to save the code or the correct code will not be stored!
10. To confirm that the component key is programmed with the correct code
for maximum functionality, test the component. Attempt to control a variety
of the component's functions with the remote. If some of the features
of your component do not work, program the remote with a different
programming method.
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Direct Code Entry

To program your universal remote to control your components using the Direct Code Entry Method,
follow the steps below.
1. Manually turn on the component you want the remote to control.
2. Locate the listing of four-digit codes for your component's brand in the
enclosed Code Lists. If your brand isn't listed, use one of the Code Search
methods to program the remote control.
3. Press and hold the component key you wish to program. The illuminated
ON·OFF key turns on and remains on. If you release the component key
any time during the Direct Code Entry procedure, the illuminated ON·OFF
key blinks four times, and the process is exited. The last programmed code
under the component key is retained.
4. While holding down the component key, use the number keys (0-9) to
enter the four-digit code from the Code Lists that corresponds to your
component's brand. After you press the first number, the illuminated
ON·OFF key turns off.
5. After the fourth number is entered, the illuminated ON·OFF key turns on.
Release the component key. If the illuminated ON·OFF key turns off, you
have entered a valid code and have followed the correct procedure for
Direct Code Entry.
If you enter a code number that is not in the Code Lists or you do not follow
all of the steps for Direct Code Entry, the illuminated ON·OFF key blinks
four times when the component key is released. This is an indication that a
programming error has occurred. Repeat the Direct Code Entry process from
step 3 or try the next code listed.
Throughout the programming of each key, keep the remote pointed at
! TIP:
the IR sensor of the component you are currently programming the remote
to control.
6. To confirm that the component key is programmed with the correct code for
maximum functionality, test the component. Attempt to control a variety of
the component's functions with the remote. If some of the features of your
components do not work, program the remote with a different code in the
list until you find the code that allows the remote to control the majority of
your component's functions. Different codes can provide different levels
of functionality.
7. Enter the code for future reference in the box provided in the Code Retrieval
section of this manual. (See page 8)
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