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
,
VCR•AUX
) 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,
which makes the
CH/VOL
keys serve as arrow keys;
they also access the same
features as the keys on your
original remotes.
CH
and
VOL
keys have dual
functions: they can act as
navigation keys in menu
systems as well as channel
and volume controllers
outside the menus. The
CH keys also provide skip
forward and skip back control
for DVD players and DVRs
that support this functionality.
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.
1.
Manually turn on the device you
want to control.
3.
Wait until the 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 turns off, and the last programmed
code under that device key is retained).
The
ON•OFF key
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 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.
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 five-digit code. Retrieving the actual code and writing
it down will save you time if you ever need to program the
remote again (e.g., if programming is lost when you change
the batteries). 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.
1. Press and hold the device
key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD,
VCR•AUX) whose code you
wish to retrieve. The ON•OFF
key turns on. Keep pressing the
device key.
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.
Accessing Device Menus and Guides
Many devices use on-screen menus and guides to help you
navigate through all their features and programming. While
this remote may not access every menu or guide system
of every device model, it does offer some menu and guide
functionality.
To use a device’s on-screen menu or guide system, you first
have to put the remote in Menu or Guide Mode.
1. Make sure your devices are turned on and your TV is set
to the correct device input (use the INPUT key to toggle
through inputs when in TV Mode.)
2. Press the device key whose menu you want to access.
4. Use the VOL+/- and CH+/- keys to
navigate through the on-screen
menu system or guide. To select the
highlighted item, press the OK key.
TIP: If the remote doesn’t respond,
check to see that the ON•OFF key is
still blinking. The ON•OFF key times
out after 20 seconds. If this happens,
just press the MENU key again, and
then retry your selection.
Exiting Menu/Guide Mode
The remote automatically times out of Menu or Guide Mode
after 20 seconds of inactivity (no keys being pressed). At that
time, the remote clears the displayed menu from the TV.
If you want to exit the Menu Mode yourself, press the
corresponding device key on the remote (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC,
DVD, VCR•AUX). The ON•OFF key turns off.
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, VCR•AUX).
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 AA 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 VCR•AUX or DVD key
controls the VCR or DVD 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, VCR•AUX).
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 OK 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
levels of functionality.
Problem: The ON•OFF key does not light 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, VCR•AUX).
This tells the remote which device to operate.
•
Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.
Replace the batteries with two new AA 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, VCR•AUX).
This tells the remote which device to operate.
•
Press the OK 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.
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, VCR•AUX).
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
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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),
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not extend to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of
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the product has been damaged through alteration, improper installation,
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battery types (e.g. alkaline, standard or rechargeable).
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Tour of the Remote
Advanced Functions
Troubleshooting
Limited Lifetime Warranty
3
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SAT•CBL•DTC CoDe
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TV CoDe
SAT
CABLE
DTV ConVErTEr
3. To access menus, press the MENU key. To access guides,
press the GUIDE key. The ON•OFF key starts blinking,
indicating you are in Menu or Guide Mode.
ON•OFF key
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.
Note:
All TV codes begin with the number 1; all VCR and DVR
codes begin with the number 2; all DVDs, the number 3; and
all satellite receivers, cable boxes 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 ON•OFF
key blinks briefly, then turns off.
TIP: To exit the Code Retrieval Mode at any time, press the
GO BACK 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•DTC, DVD, VCR•AUX,
INFO, GO BACK), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds.
The ON•OFF key blinks four times, and then turns off.
GO BACK
exits remote programming; it also performs the
same functions as on your original remotes.
The
INPUT
and
— (dash)
key has three functions: (1) it toggles
through all the video sources connected to your TV; (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).
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.
2. While holding the device key down, press and hold the
INFO key. The ON•OFF key turns off. After holding down
both keys for three seconds, the ON•OFF key turns back
on.
3. Release both keys. The ON•OFF key 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 ON•OFF key to blink is the
first number of the code. As you find each number of the
code, write it down for future reference.
Actual model may vary
from illustration
Changing A Key’s Device Type
Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is
preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers,
cable boxes or digital TV converters, DVD for DVD players, and
VCR•AUX for VCRs or DVRs. To program these keys to control
a different kind of device, you have to reassign them first.
Reassigning the VCR•AUX Key To Control Other
Devices
The VCR•AUX key defaults to control a VCR or DVR. If you want
the VCR•AUX key to control a different device (an additional
TV, DVD, satellite, cable box or digital TV converter, for
example), you must reassign it.
1. Press and hold the VCR•AUX key. The ON•OFF key turns on.
2. While holding down the VCR•AUX key, press and release the
number key on the keypad for the device you wish to control
(see the chart below). The ON•OFF key turns off.
3. Release the VCR•AUX key. The ON•OFF key blinks four
times and then turns off. The VCR•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 VCR•AUX key.
VCR•AUX KEY CONTROLS:
Additional TV
press 1
VCR or DVR
press 2
Additional DVD
press 3
Additional satellite, cable box or
digital TV converter
press 5
VCR•AUX CoDe
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DVD
TV
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