RCA RCR860 manual Programming the AUX Keys, Manual Code Search and Entry, Light, AUX KEY Controls

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Programming Methods (continued)

Code Entry, the illuminated component name blinks four times when the component key is released and turns off. This is an indication that a programming

(NAME BLINKS) error has occurred. Repeat the Direct Code Entry process from step 3 and try the next code listed.

!TIP 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.

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 9.)

Programming the AUX Keys

If you want the bonus AUX keys to control additional components, (an additional TV, DVD, satellite or cable box, for example), it is necessary for you to preprogram the AUX keys.

!TIP To exit without saving at any point in the Manual Code Search, press and release the CLEAR key.

1.Manually turn on the component you want the remote to control.

2.Press and hold the component key you wish to program. The illuminated component name turns on and remains on.

		3.	While holding the component key down, press and
	(LIGHT		hold the ON·OFF key. The illuminated component
			name turns off.
	OFF)
		4.	After holding down both keys for three seconds, all
			of the component names illuminate and stay on.
		5.	Release both keys. The name of the current
(NAMES LIGHT UP)

component remains lit, while all other component names turn off.

(STAYS LIT)

(NAME LIGHTS UP)

(LIGHT OFF)

(NAME BLINKS)

(LIGHT OFF)

1.Locate the correct code from the Code List enclosed. If you want to program one of the AUX keys to control an additional TV, for example, you will need the code for that TV. You can only program the AUX keys through Direct Code Entry. (See the section on Code Retrieval if you do not know the correct code.)

2.Press and hold the AUX key. The component name (AUX-1 or AUX-2) lights up.

3.While holding down the AUX key, press and release the number key for the component you wish to control. (See the chart below.) The illuminated component name turns off.

AUX KEY CONTROLS:

Additional TV	press 1
Additional VCR or DVR	press 2
Additional DVD	press 3
Additional satellite or cable box	press 5
HDTV	press 7

4.Release the AUX key. The illuminated component name blinks four times and then turns off. The AUX key is now “set” to control whichever component you selected.

5.Next, program the AUX key to control the brand

of component you have. Remember to consult the appropriate component code list. For instance, if you have programmed the AUX key to control an additional DVD, consult the DVD Code List. Program the key to control your component with the Code List enclosed.

Note: If you press an invalid key during Manual Code Search, the remote does not respond and the search times out after two minutes. When the search times out, the illuminated component name blinks four times and turns off. The last programmed code under that component key is retained.

	6. 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 in the list is sent. This
	process continues until all of the codes in the Code
	Lists have been searched. If your component turns
	off, you have found the correct code. (If it cycles
	through and the illuminated component name blinks
(NAME BLINKS)	four times and turns off, all codes have been
	searched. The Manual Code Search method is
	exited.) Because there are so many codes, you may
	have to press the ON·OFF key many times—possibly
	up to 200 times.
	7. Once you have found the correct code, you must
	save the new 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!

(LIGHT OFF)

8.When you press the STOP key, the code is stored.

9.Retrieve the code your remote programmed by finishing the Code Retrieval process found on page 9.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality

To confirm that the component key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality, it is necessary to test the component. If some of the features of your component do not work, different codes in the list can be tried until you find the code that allows the remote to control the majority

Manual Code Search and Entry

If your component’s brand isn’t listed in the Code Lists, or if you have tried all of the codes for your brand and the remote does not operate your component, try one of the Code Search methods below. Both Code Search methods cycle through all of the codes in the Code Lists in the event that your component’s code is listed under another brand. Example used is for TV component set up.

Note: The Manual Code Search method may take a long time because the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory. Therefore, 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.

!TIP 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.

of your component’s functions. Different codes can provide different levels of functionality. Follow these steps to test for maximum functionality.

1.Once the code has been stored (see Manual Code Search and Entry Method), use the remote to attempt to control a variety of the component’s functions. If the stored code controls the majority of the component’s functions, programming is complete. If the stored code does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

2.In that case, repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method. When the component turns off for the first time, do not press the STOP key, which would store the code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the ON·OFF key repeatedly until the unit turns back on. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the component. Press the STOP key.

3.Test the functionality again (See step 1). If the stored code controls the majority of the component’s functions, programming is complete. If not, try another code.

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