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Four-Component  

Universal Remote

Congratulations on your purchase of this four-component 
universal remote. This universal remote controls up to four 
electronic components and makes juggling remote controls 
a thing of the past. Your remote is guaranteed to work with 
all brands of components. This remote is unusually versatile 
because it has a DVR•AUX key that you can program to control 
any video component. The four-component universal remote is 
easy to use, easy to program and gives you control at the touch 
of your fingertips.

SAVE THIS MANUAL AND THE CODE LISTS! 
Remote controls can sometimes lose their programming when you 
change the batteries. Make sure you keep the manual and code lists in 
a safe place so that you can reprogram the remote if you need to.

Tip: The four-component universal remote is already programmed 
to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN branded TVs, VCRs, 
DVD players and satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding 
key—DVD•VCR for a DVD player, TV for a television, SAT•CBL 
for a satellite receiver, DVR•AUX for a DVR.

Component 
keys (

TV

SAT•CBL

DVD•VCR

DVR•AUX

)

Dedicated 

MENU

 and 

GUIDE

 

keys let 
you access 
advanced 
component 
functions

Transport 

keys, 

including 

SKIP

 and 

SLOW

, give 

you better 

DVD/DVR 

control

Arrow 
keys for 
navigating 
your 
components’ 
menu 
systems

INFO

 key 

displays 

information 

for the 

component 

you’re 

controlling

Battery Installation and Information

Your universal remote requires two AAA alkaline batteries 
(batteries may or may not be included, depending on model).

To install the batteries:

1.  Press and push the battery 

compartment cover to remove it..

2.  Insert the batteries, matching the 

batteries to the (+) and (–) marks 
inside the battery compartment.

3.  Push the battery cover back into place.

Note: If you are replacing batteries, try not to press any buttons after 
you’ve taken the old batteries out. Pressing buttons while replacing 
batteries causes the remote to lose the devices you’ve programmed. You 
will need to program the remote again.
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.

Battery Saver

Your universal remote control saves battery power by 
automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more than 
60 seconds. This saves your battery life should your remote 
get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed, such as 
between sofa cushions.

The

 INPUT

 and 

— (dash) 

key has three 

functions: () 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 subchannel number

RCR4283 / RCR4383

Universal Remote Control 

Owner’s Manual 

Manual del Propietario (parte posterior)

Programming Your Remote

Your universal remote can operate a variety of brands of 
components. In order for your universal remote to control your 
components, you need to program the remote with the codes 
that match the components (See Code Lists enclosed or go to 
rca.com/codefinder). These codes enable the remote to 
communicate with your components. Each brand and each 
component has its own “language,” and, by programming the 
correct codes into your remote, you tell the remote to “speak the 
same language” as your components.

Actual 

model may 

vary from 

picture 

shown

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 components 

can cause malfunction and invalidate its warranty.

Summary of Contents for RCR4383

Page 1: ...lacing batteries causes the remote to lose the devices you ve programmed You will need to program the remote again 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 Battery Saver Y...

Page 2: ...wn for three seconds the LED turns back on 5 Release both keys The LED remains on 6 Refer to the Brand Codes in the enclosed Code Lists Use the number keys to enter the number for your brand The LED blinks once 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 7 Press and release the P...

Page 3: ...future reference in the box provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual See page 5 3 Press and hold the component key TV SAT CBL DVD VCR DVR AUX you wish to program The LED turns on and remains on Keep holding down the component key If you release the component key any time during the Direct LED Manual Code Search and Entry If your component s brand isn t listed in the Code Lists or if y...

Page 4: ...ming 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 LED Programming the DVR AUX Key To Control Other Components The DVR AUX key defaults to control a DVR If you want the DVR AUX key to control a different component an additional TV DVD satellite or cable box for example you must preprogram the DVR AUX key 1 Press...

Page 5: ...ress the STOP key 4 Test the key s 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 try another code 5 Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from step 1 Each time a code turns the component on or off you h...

Page 6: ...ct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV SAT CBL DVD VCR DVR AUX so the remote knows which component you want to operate Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed See Battery Installation on page 1 Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries if necessary Reprogramming may be required Problem The VCR won t record Make sure the remote is in DVD VCR Mode Make sur...

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