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Illuminated Component Names
Depending on which mode you are in (TV Mode, VCR Mode, etc.), the word above each component key lights up to serve as an indicator light, providing feedback for various functions. When a valid key is pressed, the component name remains lit as long as the key is pressed and turns off when the key is released. The component name also blinks in Programming Mode or in Menu Mode to provide feedback.
Double Off Function
The Double Off function transmits a sequence of POWER OFF commands to turn off all RCA components. This feature is specific to RCA products and does not work with other brands. To activate this feature, press the ON/OFF key twice within a two-second window. At the second keypress, all RCA components turn off.
Programming the Remote
Your universal remote can operate a variety of brands of components. In order for your universal remote to control your 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.
There are four methods you can use to program your remote control to operate your components: Brand Code Search and Entry, Direct Code Entry, Manual Code Search and Entry, and Auto Code Search and Entry. Most components can be
programmed in one of these four ways. Try them in the order listed.
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 and VCR keys control the DVD or VCR functions, respectively. There is a specific section in the Code Lists for combo units. 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.
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Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the component you are currently programming the remote to control.
(LIGHT
OFF)
(NAMES LIGHT UP)
(STAYS LIT)
(NAME BLINKS)
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 component name turns on and remains on.
4.While holding the component key down, press and hold the ON·OFF key. The illuminated component name turns off.
5.After holding both keys down for three seconds, all of the component names illuminate and stay on.
6.Release both keys. The name of the current component remains lit, while all other component names turn off.
7.Refer to the Brand Codes in the enclosed Code Lists. Press and release the appropriate brand code key (Numbers 0-9), using the number keys. The illuminated component name blinks once.
Note: If you do not press a valid Brand Code Search key, the illuminated component name 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 component name 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 component name blinks four times and turns off, all codes in the chosen brand lists 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, you must save that code by pressing and releasing the STOP key. The illuminated component name 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, try programming the remote with a different programming method.
Programming Methods
Brand Code Search and Entry
If your brand is listed in the Brand Code List (See Code Lists enclosed), you may be
Direct Code Entry
To program your universal remote to control your components using the Direct Code Entry Method, follow the steps below. Example used is for TV component set up.
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. If your brand isn’t listed, use one of the Code Search methods to program the remote control.
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 component is one of those brands listed. If your brand is not listed in the Brand Code List, use one of the other programming methods that follow.
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. Example used is for TV component set up.
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To exit without saving at any point in the Brand Code Search, press and release the CLEAR key.
(LIGHT ON)
(LIGHT OFF)
3.Press and hold the component key you wish to program. The name of the chosen component illuminates and remains on. If you release the component key any time during the Direct Code Entry procedure, the illuminated component name turns off, 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 component name turns off.
5.After the fourth number is entered, the illuminated component name turns on. Release the component key. If the illuminated component name 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
