RCA RCR451 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
other programming methods.
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• The Brand Code Search searches through the codes for
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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.
• 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 for a
DVD player, TV for a television, SAT•CBL for a satellite
TIPS: Each device key is associated with a type of device—
receiver, VCR for a VCR.
the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL for satellite
receivers or cable boxes, DVD for DVD players, and VCR
for VCRs. To program a device key for a different type of
device, see the Changing a Key's Device Type section.
Step 1: Install your batteries
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto
Code Search, press the GO BACK key.
Your universal remote requires two AAA alkaline batteries (not
included).
To install the batteries:
1.
1.
Manually turn on the device you
Remove the battery
want to control.
compartment cover.
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
to press and hold the remote's ON•OFF key at the same
3.
Push the battery cover back into
time.
place.
Note: If you are replacing batteries, try not to press any
buttons after you've taken the old batteries out. Pressing
buttons while replacing batteries causes the remote to lose
the devices you've programmed. You will need to program
the remote again.
Battery Precautions:
3.
Wait until the remote's indicator
comes on and stays on. Then
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
release both keys.
• 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
4.
Point the remote directly at the
and National Regulations.
front panel of the device you
want to control. Press PLAY on
Battery Saver
the remote and wait 5 seconds.
Your universal remote control saves battery power by The remote is testing a batch of
automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more than 10 codes on your device.
60 seconds. This saves your battery life should your remote
get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed, such as
between sofa cushions.
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 for satellite
receivers or cable boxes, DVD for DVD players, and VCR
5.
When your device turns off, press
for VCRs. To program a device key for a different type of
the REVERSE key on the remote
device, see the Changing a Key's Device Type section.
and wait at least 2 seconds.
The remote tries the last of the
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand
previous ten codes.
Code Search, press the GO BACK key.
Did your device turn on?
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
currently programming the remote to control. 3.
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 ON•OFF 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 LED blinks four
times and turns off, and the last programmed code under
4.
that device key is retained).
Wait until the remote's indicator
comes on and stays on. Then release
The LED blinks four times and turns off when the remote
both keys.
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 ON•OFF 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 ON•OFF again. The remote tests the next code
maximum functionality, try another code.
for your brand.
Keep pressing ON•OFF every 2 seconds until your device
turns back on. When it does, press STOP.
Direct Code Entry
NOTES
Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep
code list for your brand of device. It's not as easy as the other
the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are
methods, but it's potentially the fastest method.
currently programming the remote to control.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device
TIP: 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 for satellite
functionality. If some features don't work, try a different
receivers or cable boxes, DVD for DVD players, and VCR
code. See the "Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality"
for VCRs. To program a device key for a different type of
section below for more information.
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 search times out after two minutes (the LED blinks four
1.
Manually turn on the device you
times and turns off, and the last programmed code under
want to control.
that device key is retained).
The LED 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.
2.
Find the Code List that came with
the remote. Locate the section for
the type of device you're trying to
program, and find your brand in
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
that section. Circle the codes for
1. Try a variety of the device's functions with the remote. If your brand and keep them handy.
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 3.
Press and hold the device key you want to program (the
the device turns off for the first time, don't press the STOP
indicator light comes on).
key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the
While you're holding down the device key, use your other
unit now off, continue to press the ON•OFF key repeatedly
hand enter the first five-digit code for your brand in the
until the unit turns back on.
code list (the indicator light goes off after the first digit).
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
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.
4.
When you've finished entering
the five-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
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 LED 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.
Indicator light