RCA RCR6373N Tour of the Remote, Advanced Functions, Troubleshooting, Limited Lifetime Warranty

Models: RCR6473N RCR6373N

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Tour of the Remote
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1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.

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 POWER key at the same time.

3. Wait until the remote’s indicator light 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 POWER 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 POWER again. The remote tests the next code for your device.

Keep pressing POWER 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 POWER 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.

Tour of the Remote

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.

Device keys (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX1, AUDIO, VCR•AUX2) put the remote in the right mode to control your device.

SLOW•ASPECT key changes between full- and widescreen formats on HDTVs; it also activates slow playback on DVDs and DVRs.

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.

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;

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(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

 

Advanced Functions

Programming the DVR•AUX1 and VCR•AUX2 Keys To Control Other Devices

The DVR•AUX1 key defaults to control a DVR, and the VCR•AUX2 key defaults to control a VCR. If you want these keys to control different kinds of devices (an additional TV, DVD, satellite or cable box, for example), you must reassign it.

1.Press and hold the key you want to program (DVR•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 key. The indicator light turns on.

2.While holding down the DVR•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 key, press and release the number key on the keypad for the device you want to control (see the chart below). The indicator light turns off.

DVR•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 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•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 key. The indicator light blinks four times and then turns off. The DVR•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 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•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 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 either 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-

Code Retrieval

Once you’ve programmed the remote to control your devices, you may want to record the codes for future reference. If you used the Direct Code Entry method, this is easy. Just find the codes 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 if you used the Direct Entry method but don’t remember the code, you will need to retrieve each device’s four-digit code. Retrieving the actual code and writing it down will save you time if you ever need to program the remote again. If the codes are recorded, you can use the Direct Entry method to reprogram your remote to control your devices, which is quick and easy.

Indicator

 

light

1. Press and hold the device key

 

 

(TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, AUDIO,

 

 

 

 

VCR•AUX2, DVR•AUX1) whose

 

 

 

 

code you wish to retrieve. The

 

 

indicator light turns on. Keep

 

 

pressing the device key.

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

INFO key. The indicator light turns off. After holding down both keys for three seconds, the light turns back on.

3.Release both keys. The indicator light remains on.

4.Starting with the number 1 key, press and release each number key on the keypad in the following order: 1-9, then 0. The number that causes the indicator light to blink is the first number of the code. As you find each number of the code, write it down for future reference. Then start with the number 1 key again.

Note: All TV codes start with the number 1; all VCR and DVR codes start with the number 2; all DVD players codes, the number 3; all audio device codes, the number 4; and all satellite receiver, cable box, and digital TV converters, the number 5.

5.Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in the code. After the fifth number is retrieved, the indicator light blinks briefly, then turns off.

TIP: To exit the Code Retrieval Mode at any time, press the CLEAR key.

Note: If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval process, the remote will not respond. If you do not press a valid Code Retrieval key (TV, SAT•CBL, DVD, DVR•AUX1, AUDIO, VCR•AUX2, INFO, CLEAR), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The indicator light blinks four times, and then turns off.

Troubleshooting

Problem: The remote does not operate your device.

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX1, AUDIO, VCR•AUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make sure you’re aiming the remote at the device’s IR sensor.

Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.

Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries, if necessary (see the Battery Installation section).

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

If you are testing the remote while programming it, you may be too far away from the device or at a wrong angle. There must be an unobstructed path between the remote and the IR sensor on the device. Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the device you’re trying to control.

If you’re using the Direct Entry programming method to enter the codes for your brand and the unit is still not functioning properly, try the auto, brand, or manual search method.

To control combo units, like TV/VCRs or TV/DVDs, you must program the individual corresponding device keys to control each part of the combo unit. Once programmed successfully, the

TV key controls the TV functions, and the DVD or VCR•AUX2 key controls the DVD or VCR functions.

Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.

Problem: The remote doesn’t perform commands properly.

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

 

corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX1,

 

AUDIO, VCR•AUX2). 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

 

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

 

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

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 proper connection procedures.)

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX1, AUDIO, VCR•AUX2). 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

Audiovox Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to you the original retail purchaser of this product that should it, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship during its lifetime while you own it, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.

This Warranty does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside the United States or Canada. This Warranty is not transferable and does not extend to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product. This Warranty does not apply if in the Company’s opinion, the product has been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or the simultaneous use of different battery types (e.g. alkaline, standard or rechargeable).

THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY

The search times out after two minutes (the indicator light blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).

The indicator light blinks four times and turns off when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Manual 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

POWER 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.

sub-channel number (such

as 59.1).

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.

Through is directed to the TV or AUDIO while in SAT•CBL, DVD, DVR•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 modes, follow the steps below.

Note: This option can also be enabled for an 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 indicator light turns on.

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

VOL up key. The indicator light turns off.

3.After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the indicator light 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, AUDIO or AUX key). The indicator light flashes, then turns off.

Note: The device key pressed in step 4 must be programmed with a TV or AUDIO component. If an invalid key is pressed, the LED 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.

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levels of functionality.

Problem: The indicator light does not come on when you press a key.

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

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX1, AUDIO, VCR•AUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate.

Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.

Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries, if necessary (see the Battery Installation section).

Problem: The remote will not change channels on device.

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR•AUX1, AUDIO, VCR•AUX2). This tells the remote which device to operate.

Press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the device.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state/province to state/province.

U.S A.: Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788

CANADA: Audiovox Return Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit 3, Door 16, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 3A5

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111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350

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