Tour of the Remote, Advanced Functions, Troubleshooting, Device

1.Manually turn on the device you

want to control.

Tour of the Remote		Advanced Functions

	Code Retrieval	Any keypress other than the number keys is ignored. If the
	Once you’ve programmed the remote to control your devices,	sleep time is not entered within 15 seconds after pressing the
	Once you’ve programmed the remote to control your devices,	SLEEP key, the ON•OFF key blinks four times, indicating the
	you may want to record the codes for future reference. If you used	SLEEP key, the ON•OFF key blinks four times, indicating the
		attempt to program the Sleep Timer has been unsuccessful.

Problem: The device’s menu does not appear on the TV screen.

•	Make sure you have connected the device to your TV properly and
	selected the correct input. (See your devices’ Owner’s Manuals for

2.Press and hold the device key you want to program. While you’re holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s ON•OFF key at the same time.

3.Wait until the remote’s ON•OFF key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.

4.Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press ON•OFF on the remote and wait 2 seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device.

Did your device turn off?

YES: Press the STOP key to store the code. You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key.

NO: Press ON•OFF again. The

remote tests the next code for your device.

Keep pressing ON•OFF every 2 seconds until your device turns back on. When it does, press STOP.

TIP: Because there are so many codes, you may have to press

the ON•OFF key many times—possibly hundreds of times.

NOTES

Throughout the programming of each key, keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are programming the remote to control.

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. See the “Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality” section below for more information.

During the Manual Code Search, the remote ignores keypresses that aren’t part of the search.

The search times out after two minutes (the ON•OFF key blinks four times and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).

The ON•OFF key blinks four times when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Manual

In most cases, the keys on this remote perform the same functions as the keys on your original remotes once you’ve programmed this remote to operate your components. Many keys on this remote have other functions as well.

Illuminated ON•OFF key serves as an indicator light to provide feedback.

Device keys (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX, AUDIO, VCR) put the remote in the right mode to control your device.

Backlight key () turns backlighting on/off.

GUIDE and MENU put the remote in menu/guide mode; they also access the same features as the keys on your original remotes.

CLEAR exits remote programming; it also performs the same functions as on your original remotes.

Arrow keys act as navigation keys in device guides and menu systems.

Select/OK key () selects your menu choices.

The INPUT and — (dash) key has three functions: (1) it toggles through all the video or audio sources connected to your TV or audio device;

(2)when the remote is in VCR mode, this button toggles between VCR and the TV input; (3) when you’re entering digital channel numbers directly, this button lets you separate the main channel number from the sub-channel number (such as 59.1).

SLEEP key lets you set a time to turn off your TV automatically.

Actual model may vary from illustration

Programming the DVR•AUX Key To Control

Other Devices

The DVR•AUX key defaults to control a DVR. If you want this keys to control a different kind of device (an additional TV, DVD, satellite or cable box, for example), you must reassign it.

1.Press and hold the DVR•AUX key. The ON•OFF key turns on.

2.While holding down the DVR•AUX key, press and release the number key on the keypad for the device you want to control (see the chart below). The ON•OFF key turns off.

DVR•AUX KEY CONTROLS:

Additional TV	press 1

VCR or DVR	press 2

Additional DVD	press 3

Additional audio device	press 4

Additional satellite receiver,	press 5
cable box, or DTV converter

3.Release the DVR•AUX key. The ON•OFF key blinks four times and then turns off. The DVR•AUX key is now set to control the device type you selected.

4.Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or manual code search to program the DVR•AUX key.

Volume Punch-Through

Volume Punch-Through allows the VOL and MUTE keys, when pressed in SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR or VCR modes, to “punch through” to either TV or AUDIO, whichever was accessed last. Volume Punch-Through occurs automatically and allows you to control the volume without exiting the current mode. (If the DVR•AUX key has been programmed with a TV or AUDIO code, volume can punch through to these devices as well.)

Note: Volume Punch-Through does not occur in cases where the component code has its own volume/mute controls, such as some satellite receivers.

Advanced Punch-Through

Volume Punch-Through, as described above, occurs automatically. If you want to specify whether Volume Punch- Through is directed to the TV or AUDIO while in SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX or VCR modes, follow the steps below.

Note: This option can also be enabled for the DVR•AUX key, if it is programmed with a VCR, DVR, DVD, CD, SAT or TV code.

1.	Press and hold the key whose volume commands you want
	to send to the TV or audio device. The ON•OFF key turns on.
2.	While holding down the device key, press and hold the VOL
	up key. The ON•OFF key turns off.
3.	After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the ON•OFF
	key turns on and stays on. Release both keys.
4.	Press and release the device key you want the Volume
	Punch-Through to be directed to from the selected mode (TV,

the Direct Code Entry method, this is easy. Just find the codes

Leave the remote aimed at the TV. Once the Sleep Timer is

you entered and make a note of them in the boxes below. If you

used one of the Code Search methods to program your remote or

set, you can continue to use the remote without affecting

if you used the Direct Entry method but don’t remember the code,

the Sleep Timer. However, the remote must be put back in

you will need to retrieve each device’s five-digit code. Retrieving

TV mode and pointed at the TV to activate the Sleep Timer.

the actual code and writing it down will save you time if you ever

Note: If the ON•OFF key is pressed, the Sleep Timer is canceled.

need to program the remote again. If the codes are recorded, you

can use the Direct Entry method to reprogram your remote to

Troubleshooting

control your devices, which is quick and easy.

TIPS: All TV codes start with the number 1; all VCR and DVR

codes start with the number 2; all DVD player codes, the number

Problem: The remote does not operate your device.

3; all audio device codes, the number 4; and all satellite receiver,

•

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the

cable box, and digital TV converters, the number 5.

corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX,

To exit the Code Retrieval Mode at any time, press the CLEAR

AUDIO, VCR). This tells the remote which device to operate.

key.

•

Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make

If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval process,

sure you’re aiming the remote at the device’s IR sensor.

the remote will not respond. If you do not press a valid Code

•

Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.

Retrieval key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX, AUDIO, VCR,

Replace the batteries with two new AA batteries, if necessary

INFO, CLEAR), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The

(see the Battery Installation section).

ON•OFF key blinks four times, and then turns off.

Problem: The remote can’t be programmed to operate your

1. Press and hold the device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD,

device.

AUDIO, VCR, DVR•AUX) whose code you wish to retrieve.

•

If you are testing the remote while programming it, you may be

The ON•OFF key illuminates. Keep pressing the device key.

too far away from the device or at a wrong angle. There must be

2. While holding the device key down, press and hold the

an unobstructed path between the remote and the IR sensor on

the device. Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the

INFO key. The ON•OFF key illumination turns off. After

device you’re trying to control.

holding down both keys for three seconds, it turns back on.

•

If you’re using the Direct Entry programming method to enter

3. Release both keys. The ON•OFF key remains illuminated.

the codes for your brand and the unit is still not functioning

4. Starting with the number 1 key, press and release each

properly, try the auto, brand, or manual search method.

number key on the keypad in the following order: 1-9, then

•

To control combo units, like TV/VCRs or TV/DVDs, you must

0. The number that causes the ON•OFF key to blink is the

program the individual corresponding device keys to control

first number of the code. As you find each number of the

each part of the combo unit. Once programmed successfully,

code, write it down for future reference. Then start with the

the TV key controls the TV functions, and the DVD or VCR key

controls the DVD or VCR functions.

number 1 key again.

•

Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.

5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in

the code. After the fifth number is retrieved, the ON•OFF

Problem: The remote doesn’t perform commands properly.

key blinks briefly, then turns off.

•

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the

corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX,

TV CODE

DVD CODE

AUDIO, VCR). This tells the remote which device to operate.

•

Make sure device is ready (for example, the DVD player has a

disc loaded).

•

You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in.

•

If you’re trying to enter a channel number directly, try pressing

the ENTER key after entering the channel number as this is a

AUDIO CODE

VCR code

requirement of certain models and brands.

•

There is a possibility that a programmed code may only be

able to control some of your device features (for example, only

turns a device on and off). To confirm that the device key is

programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality,

test the device. Attempt to control a variety of the device’s

functions with the remote. If some of the features of your

sat•cbl•dtc code

dvr•aux1 code

devices don’t work, try programming the remote with a different

code in the list using the Direct Code Entry Method, until you

find the code that allows the remote to control the majority of

your device’s functions. Different codes can provide different

	proper connection procedures.)
•	Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the
	corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX,
	AUDIO, VCR). This tells the remote which device to operate.
•	Menu access isn’t supported for all brands. You may need to use
	your original remote control to access menu functions for some
	devices.

For more information, please visit www.rcaaccessories.com

Consumer Help Line: 1-800-420-7968

Care and Maintenance

•Keep the remote dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

•Use and store the remote only in normal temperature environments.

•Handle the remote gently and carefully. Don’t drop it.

•Keep the remote away from dust and dirt.

•Wipe the remote with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

•Modifying or tampering with the remote’s internal devices can cause malfunction and invalidate its warranty.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Code Search. If your device hasn’t turned off yet, try a

different search method.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality

1.Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some features of your devices don’t work, go to the next step to try a different code.

2.Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, don’t press the STOP key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the

ON•OFF key repeatedly until the unit turns back on.

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 trying a variety of functions. If the code controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

IMPORTANT

Because this remote controls more than one device, you must first “tell” the remote which device you wish to operate. That means, if you wish to operate your TV, you must first

press the TV key to put the remote in the TV Mode. The remote stays in that device mode until you press a different

device key. For example, if your remote is in TV Mode and you want to operate the DVD player, you must press the DVD

key to change device modes.

Backlighting

Backlight illumination helps you see the remote control keys better in the dark. You can turn backlight illumination on or off by pressing the backlight key (). Backlighting stays on as long as keys are being pressed and turns off six seconds after the last keypress. Once the backlight time has timed out, any keypress will reactivate it. If the backlight illumination is on, and you press the backlight key, the backlight turns off.

AUDIO or DVR•AUX key). The ON•OFF key flashes.

Note: The device key pressed in step 4 must be programmed with a TV or AUDIO component. If an invalid key is pressed, the ON•OFF key flashes four times, then turns off.

Important: Once you have programmed any device with a specified Volume Punch-Through, the Volume Punch-Through for all other devices defaults to AUDIO. If you do not want other components’ Volume Punch-Through to default to AUDIO, you must manually program them, using steps 1-4.

Transport Key Punch-Through

Transport Key Punch Through allows the transport keys (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, and PAUSE), when pressed in TV, SAT, CABLE and AUDIO modes, to “punch through” to VCR, DVR or DVD/CD mode, whichever was accessed last. Transport Key Punch-Through occurs automatically and allows you to use the transport keys without exiting the current mode. For example, if the transport keys were last used in DVD mode and accessed again after pressing the TV key, they will punch through to the DVD. The default Transport Key Punch Through is set to DVD for TV, SAT, CABLE, and AUDIO.

Note: Transport Key Punch Through does not occur in cases where the component code has its own transport key data, such as a satellite receiver with a built-in DVR.

levels of functionality.

Problem: The ON•OFF key does not illuminate when you press

SAT

DTV CONVERTER

CABLE

DVD

SAT•CBL•DTC

AUDIO

dvr/vcr

a key.

• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is

Sleep Timer

in.

	This feature automatically turns off your TV at a duration you	• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the
		corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX,
	choose from 1 to 99 minutes. The Sleep Timer only works if you
		AUDIO, VCR). This tells the remote which device to operate.
	have found a code that controls your TV. The timing mechanism
		• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.
	for the Sleep Timer is built into your universal remote control.
	To program the Sleep Timer:	Replace the batteries with two new AA batteries, if necessary
		(see the Battery Installation section).
	1. Press the TV key.

	2. Press and hold the SLEEP key for three seconds. The	Problem: The remote will not change channels on device.
	ON•OFF key turns on. Then release the SLEEP key.	• Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the
	3. Using the number keys, enter the desired time in minutes
		corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX,
	(from 1-99 minutes). To set the timer to a number under 10
		AUDIO, VCR). This tells the remote which device to operate.
	minutes, press 0 and then the desired number (e.g., 05 for	• Press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number.
	five minutes). The ON•OFF key blinks with each keypress.
		• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make
	Once the second number is entered, the ON•OFF key turns
		sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the device.
	off and the Sleep Timer is now set.

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RCA RCR612N Tour of the Remote, Advanced Functions, Troubleshooting, Limited Lifetime Warranty

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