Troubleshooting the remote control programming

Problem

Solution

 

 

Red light does not blink when you press a key.

Replace the batteries with two (2) new AA non-

 

rechargeable batteries.

Red light blinks when you press a key, but

Make sure the remote control is aimed at your home

home entertainment component does not

entertainment component and is not farther than

respond.

15 feet away.

Remote control does not control home

Try all listed codes for the component brands being set up.

entertainment components or commands are

Make sure they can be operated with an infrared remote

not working properly.

control.

No volume on a 2nd TV.

Follow instructions in “Changing Volume Lock.”

 

 

CH+, CH–, and CH.RTN do not work for your

Due to RCA design (1983-1987), only the original remote

RCA TV.

control will operate these functions.

Changing channels does not work properly.

If original remote control required pressing ENTER to

 

change channels, press ENTER on the Remote control after

 

entering the channel number.

Tried “Search Method” and still could not find

Try the “Search Method” again after clearing out the

a working code.

component button as follows: Press and hold SETUP until

 

red light blinks twice, then release. Next enter 9 - 9 - 2.

 

Then press and release the component button to be cleared

 

twice.

 

 

Manufacturer’s codes

Manufacturer

Codes for VCR

 

 

Admiral

0048

 

 

Adventura

0000

 

 

Aiko

0278

 

 

Aiwa

0037, 0000

 

 

Akai

0041

 

 

American High

0035

 

 

Asha

0240

 

 

Audiovox

0037

 

 

Beaumark

0240

 

 

Bell & Howell

0104

 

 

Broksonic

0184, 0121, 0209, 0002

 

 

CCE

0072, 0278

 

 

Calix

0037

 

 

Canon

0035

 

 

Carver

0081

 

 

Cineral

0278

 

 

Citizen

0037, 0278

 

 

Colt

0072

 

 

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