RCA RCRN03BR, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...re you keep the manual and code lists in a safe place so that you can reprogram the remote if you need to TIPS This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA branded TVs DVD players and satellite receivers Just press the corresponding key DVD VCR for a DVD player TV for a television SAT CBL DTC for a satellite receiver ...

Page 2: ... matching the batteries to the and marks inside the battery compartment 3 Push the battery cover back into place Battery Precautions Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Always remove old weak or worn out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local and National Regulations ...

Page 3: ...o use the Auto Code Search function The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the device you re trying to control It s the easiest method but it can sometimes take longer than some of the other programming methods The Brand Code Search searches through the codes for select brands of devices It s not as easy as the auto code search but it can be faster The Direct Code Entry ...

Page 4: ...please see Figure 1 Figure 1 Turn on the device you want to control TIPS 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 and DVD VCR for DVD players To program the DVD VCR key to control a PVR or VCR see the Reassigning the DVD VCR Key to Control a VCR section To exit without saving a ne...

Page 5: ...trol please see Figure 2 The POWER key should illuminate please see Figure 3 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 please see Figure 4 The POWER key turns off Figure 2 The red box highlights the device keys Figure 3 The POWER key illuminates as indicated by the arrow ...

Page 6: ... of the device you want to control Press PLAY on the remote and wait 5 seconds please see Figure 6 The remote is testing a batch of 10 codes on your device Figure 4 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 Figure 5 Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on ...

Page 7: ...s off press the REVERSE key on the remote and wait at least 2 seconds Did your device turn on YES Press the STOP key You re done You ve programmed this device key Proceed to the section entitled Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality Figure 6 Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control Press PLAY on the remote and wait 5 seconds Figure 7 Press PLAY again on y...

Page 8: ...cidentally press the REVERSE key after your device turns on press the FORWARD key Then wait two seconds to see if your device turns off again Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality 1 Try a variety of the device s functions with the remote If some device features don t work go to the next step to try a different code Figure 8 Press REVERSE again on your remote if the device did not turn off ...

Page 9: ...s and hold the device key you want to program The POWER key illuminates 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 The POWER key turns off TIPS 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 and DVD VCR for DVD ...

Page 10: ... the remote and wait 2 seconds The remote is testing a single code for your device s brand 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 brand Keep pressing POWER every 2 seconds until your device turns off When it does press STOP Direct Code Entry Direct Code Entry lets y...

Page 11: ...hand to press and hold the remote s POWER key at the same time The POWER key turns off 4 When you ve finished entering the five digit code keep holding down the device key and look at the POWER key Is the POWER key illuminated TIPS 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 and DVD ...

Page 12: ...you want to control TIPS The Manual Code Search method may take a long time because the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory one by one If your brand is listed in the Brand Codes or the Code Lists first try the Brand Code Search or the Direct Code Entry method Each device key is associated with a type of device the TV is preset to search for TVs SAT CBL DTC for satellite receiver...

Page 13: ...e The POWER key turns off 3 Wait until the remote s POWER 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 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 ...

Page 14: ...rent 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 POWER key blinks four times and turns off and the last programmed code under that device key is retained The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the remote has...

Page 15: ...ice guides and menu systems The INPUT DIGITAL 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 Backlight key turns back...

Page 16: ...lume punch through does not occur in cases where the component code has its own volume mute controls such as some satellite receivers Transport Key Punch Through Transport key punch through allows the transport keys REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE SKIP BACK SLOW and SKIP FWD when pressed in TV or SAT CBL DTC modes to punch through to DVD VCR mode Transport key punch through occurs automatic...

Page 17: ... 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 1 Press and hold the device key TV SAT CBL DTC DVD VCR whose code you wish to retrieve The POWER key illuminates Keep pressing the device key 2 While holding the device...

Page 18: ... 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 VCR key con...

Page 19: ...key TV SAT CBL DTC DVD VCR 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 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 d...

Page 20: ...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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCL...