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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 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, page 3), use the remote to attempt to control a 
variety of the component’s functions. If the code that has been 
stored controls the majority of the component’s functions, 
programming is complete. If the code stored does not give 
maximum functionality, you will want to try another code.

2.  In that case, repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method 

from step 1. When the component turns off for the first time, 
do not press the 

STOP

 key, which would store the code. Instead, 

wait 4 seconds, 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 by attempting to control a variety 

of the component’s functions. If the code that has been 
stored controls the majority of the component’s functions, 
programming is complete. If the code stored does not give 
maximum functionality, you will want to try another code.

4.  Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from step 

1. Each time a code turns the component on or off, you have 
found a code that operates the remote and needs to be tested 
for maximum functionality. Continue through the code lists, 
cycling through the codes you have already tried, until you find 
one that offers maximum functionality.

Auto Code Search and Entry

The Auto Code Search and Entry Method enables the remote 

to automatically search through all the codes in the Code Lists 

for the one that operates your component.

Note:

 The Manual and Auto Code Search methods may take a long 

time because the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory 
for the code that operates your component. 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 methods described on pages 2 and 3.

c.  Release the 

VCR•DVD

 key. The illuminated 

ON•OFF

 key 

blinks four times and then turns off. Your remote is now 
either in VCR or DVD Programming Mode, depending 
on which you chose. Proceed to step 4.

4.  Press and hold the component key (

TV

VCR•DVD

SAT•CBL

) you wish to program. The illuminated 

ON•OFF

 

key turns on and remains on.

Tip:

 To exit without saving at any point in the Auto 

Code Search, press and release the 

GO BACK

 key.

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

control (TV, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver or cable box).

Note:

 If you press an invalid key during the Auto Code Search, 

the remote does not respond. If you do not press a valid Auto Code 
Search key (

TV

VCR•DVD

SAT•CBL

ON•OFF

GO

 

BACK

PLAY

REVERSE

FORwARD

STOP

), the search times out 

after two minutes. When the search times out, the illuminated 

ON•OFF

 key blinks four times and turns off. The last programmed 

code under that component key is retained.

2.  If you are programming the remote to control your TV, 

satellite receiver or cable box go directly to step 4.

3. 

To program the remote to control a VCR or DVD.

 The

 

VCR•DVD

 key can control only one component, either 

your VCR or your DVD. To program your remote to 

control either your DVD or your VCR, you must first put 

the remote in the proper programming mode. Follow these 

directions before proceeding to step 4.
a.  Press and hold the 

VCR•DVD

 key. The illuminated 

ON•OFF 

key turns on.

b.  While holding down the 

VCR•DVD

 key, press and release 

the number 2 key on the keypad to control a VCR or 

the number 3 key to control a DVD. The illuminated 

ON•OFF

 key turns off.

5.  While holding the component key down, 

press and hold the 

ON•OFF

 key. The 

illuminated 

ON•OFF

 key turns off.

6.  After holding down both keys for three seconds, the 

illuminated 

ON•OFF

 key turns back on.

7.  Release both keys. The illuminated 

ON•OFF

 key remains 

on.

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.

11.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, different codes in the list can 
be tried until you find the code that allows the remote 
to control the majority of your component’s functions. 
See the section entitled “Testing the Code for Maximum 
Functionality” for more information.

8.  Press and release the 

PLAY

 key, 

then wait five seconds to see if 
your component turns off. If your 
component does not respond, 
continue to press the 

PLAY

 key 

every five seconds until your 
component turns off. Each time 
you press the 

PLAY

 key, the 

illuminated 

ON•OFF

 key blinks 

and a block of 10 codes are sent 
to your component. This process 
continues until all of the codes 
in the Code Lists have been 
searched. (If your component has 
not turned off after all codes have 
been searched, the illuminated 

ON•OFF

 key blinks four times 

and turns off. The Auto Code 
Search Entry method is exited.) 

9.  When your component turns off, you know the 

correct code is in the last block of 10 codes sent. 
Press and release the 

REVERSE

 key. Wait two 

seconds to see if your component turns on again. If 

your component does not respond, continue to press the 

REVERSE

 key every two seconds until your component 

turns on again. This will isolate the correct code in the last 
block of codes sent. Each time the 

REVERSE

 key is pressed, 

the illuminated 

ON•OFF

 key blinks.

Note: 

If you accidentally press the 

REVERSE

 key after your 

component responds, press and release the 

FORwARD

 key. 

Then, wait two seconds to see if your component turns off 
again.

10.Once your component turns off, you have found 

the correct code. You must save the new code by 
pressing and releasing the 

STOP

 key. The illuminated 

ON•OFF

 key turns off. 

You must press the STOP 

key to save the code or the correct code will not be 
stored!

Summary of Contents for RCR312W

Page 1: ...e 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 components can cause malfunction and invalidate its warranty Component keys tv vcr DVD SAT CBL CH and VOL keys have dual functions The...

Page 2: ... after two minutes When the search times out the illuminated ON OFF key blinks four times and turns off The last programmed code under that component key is retained 3 If you are programming the remote to control your TV satellite receiver or cable box go directly to step 5 6 While holding the component key down press and hold the ON OFF key The illuminated ON OFF key turns off 7 After holding bot...

Page 3: ...ll of the codes in the Code Lists in the event that your component s code is listed under another brand The Manual and Auto Code Search methods may take a long time because the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory for the code that operates your component Therefore if your brand is listed in the Brand Codes or the Code Lists first try the Brand Code Search or the Direct Code Entr...

Page 4: ...ey TV VCR DVD SAT CBL ON OFF GO BACK PLAY REVERSE forward STOP the search times out after two minutes When the search times out the illuminated ON OFF key blinks four times and turns off The last programmed code under that component key is retained 2 If you are programming the remote to control your TV satellite receiver or cable box go directly to step 4 3 To program the remote to control a VCR o...

Page 5: ...tellite receivers and cable boxes the number 5 6 Repeat step 5 until you have retrieved all four numbers in the code 7 After the fourth number is retrieved the illuminated ON OFF key blinks briefly then turns off 8 To exit the Code Retrieval Mode press and release the GO BACK key at any time 9 If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval process the remote will not respond If you do not p...

Page 6: ...batteries with two new AA batteries if necessary Reprogramming may be required Problem The VCR won t record Make sure the remote is in VCR Mode Make sure the tape is properly loaded in the VCR Make sure the tape is not write protected If the safety tab is removed the tape is write protected and you cannot record onto that tape Problem The remote will not change channels on component You must put t...

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