PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE - RCA UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL - RCRN08GR
PROGRAM THE REMOTE CONTROL
To use this universal remote with your home entertainment system,
first you need to program it to control your devices. There are four ways you
can program the universal remote to operate your devices:
• 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 lets you enter a code from the accompanying code list for your brand of device. It’s not as easy as the other methods, but it’s potentially the fastest method. Note: Direct Code Entry is usually the best method to use for audio devices.
• The Manual Code Search lets you manually go through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control.
• 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 lets you enter a code from the accompanying code list for your brand of device. It’s not as easy as the other methods, but it’s potentially the fastest method. Note: Direct Code Entry is usually the best method to use for audio devices.
• The Manual Code Search lets you manually go through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control.
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 four seconds after the last key press. Once the backlight time has timed out, any key press will reactivate it. If the backlight illumination is on, and you press the backlight key, the backlight turns off.
Assigning the AUX1 and AUX2 KeysBacklight 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 four seconds after the last key press. Once the backlight time has timed out, any key press will reactivate it. If the backlight illumination is on, and you press the backlight key, the backlight turns off.
To program the AUX1 or AUX2 keys, you must first assign them to a
device type.
1. Press and hold the AUX1 or AUX2 key. The POWER key turns on.
2. While holding down the AUX1 or AUX2 key, press and release the number key on the keypad for the device you want to control. The POWER key turns off.
1. Press and hold the AUX1 or AUX2 key. The POWER key turns on.
2. While holding down the AUX1 or AUX2 key, press and release the number key on the keypad for the device you want to control. The POWER key turns off.
3. Release the AUX1 or AUX2 key. The POWER key blinks four times
and then turns off. The AUX1 or 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 AUX1 or AUX2 key.
4. Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or manual code search to program the AUX1 or 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 the AUX1 or AUX2 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.
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 the AUX1 or AUX2 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. Advanced punch-through lets you specify one device for all volume commands for each non-audio mode (SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, or VCR). You can specify either the TV or AUDIO device (or an AUX key operating a TV or Audio device).
1. Press and hold the device key whose volume commands you want to send to the TV or audio device. The POWER key turns on.
2. While holding down the device key, press and hold the VOL up key. The POWER key turns off.
3. After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the POWER key 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 POWER key flashes.
Note: The device key pressed in step 4 must be programmed with a TV or AUDIO component. If an invalid key is pressed, the POWER key flashes four times, then turns off.
Volume punch-through as described above occurs automatically. Advanced punch-through lets you specify one device for all volume commands for each non-audio mode (SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR, or VCR). You can specify either the TV or AUDIO device (or an AUX key operating a TV or Audio device).
1. Press and hold the device key whose volume commands you want to send to the TV or audio device. The POWER key turns on.
2. While holding down the device key, press and hold the VOL up key. The POWER key turns off.
3. After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the POWER key 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 POWER key flashes.
Note: The device key pressed in step 4 must be programmed with a TV or AUDIO component. If an invalid key is pressed, the POWER key flashes four times, then turns off.
Auto Code Search
The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.
The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.
TIPS: To program the AUX1 or AUX2 keys, you must first assign them to a
device type. See the Assigning the AUX1 and AUX2 Keys section. Each device key is
associated with a type of device—the TV is preset to search for TVs,
SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD
for DVD players, DVR for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers, and VCR for VCRs.
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need to program each key separately. Each key will control that part of the combo device.
If the original remote control that came with your device has separate ON and OFF keys (instead of a single POWER key), the Auto Code Search might not work with that device. Try the Direct Code Entry method described later in this manual.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto Code Search, press the EXIT key.
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need to program each key separately. Each key will control that part of the combo device.
If the original remote control that came with your device has separate ON and OFF keys (instead of a single POWER key), the Auto Code Search might not work with that device. Try the Direct Code Entry method described later in this manual.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto Code Search, press the EXIT key.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
2. Press 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).
2. Press 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).
3. Wait until the 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 SLOW on the remote and wait 5 seconds. The remote is testing a batch of 10 codes on your device.
Did your device turn off?
YES: Go to step 5.
NO: Press SLOW again. The remote tests the next batch of 10 codes. Keep pressing SLOW every 5 seconds until your device turns off.
4. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press SLOW on the remote and wait 5 seconds. The remote is testing a batch of 10 codes on your device.
Did your device turn off?
YES: Go to step 5.
NO: Press SLOW again. The remote tests the next batch of 10 codes. Keep pressing SLOW every 5 seconds until your device turns off.
5. When your device turns off, press the SKIP BACK key on the remote
and wait at least 2 seconds. The remote tries the last of the previous ten
codes.
Did your device turn on?
YES: Press the OK key. You’re done! You've programmed this device key.
NO: Press SKIP BACK again. The remote tests the next code in the batch. Keep pressing SKIP BACK every 2 seconds until your device turns back on. When it does, press OK.
Did your device turn on?
YES: Press the OK key. You’re done! You've programmed this device key.
NO: Press SKIP BACK again. The remote tests the next code in the batch. Keep pressing SKIP BACK every 2 seconds until your device turns back on. When it does, press OK.
Note: If you accidentally press the SKIP BACK key after your device turns on,
press the SKIP FWD key. Then, wait two seconds to see if your device turns off
again.
NOTES: Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed
at the IR sensor of the device you are currently 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. During the
Auto Code Search, the remote ignores key presses that aren't part of the
search.
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
The POWER key blinks four times when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Auto Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a different search method.
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
The POWER key blinks four times when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Auto Code Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a different search method.
Brand Code Search
The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.
IMPORTANT: The Brand Code Search works for TVs, VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, and audio devices. The Brand Code Search does not work for programming this remote to control DVRs and digital TV converter boxes. Use a different programming method for these kinds of devices.
The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.
IMPORTANT: The Brand Code Search works for TVs, VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, and audio devices. The Brand Code Search does not work for programming this remote to control DVRs and digital TV converter boxes. Use a different programming method for these kinds of devices.
TIPS: To program the AUX1 or AUX2 keys, you must first assign them to a
device type. See the Assigning the AUX1 and AUX2 Keys section. Each device key is
associated with a type of device—the TV is preset to search for TVs,
SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD
for DVD players, DVR for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers, and VCR for VCRs.
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need to program each key separately. Each key will control that part of the combo device. If the original remote control that came with your device has separate ON and OFF keys (instead of a single POWER key), the Brand Code Search might not work with that device. Try the Direct Code Entry method. To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand Code Search, press the EXIT key.
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need to program each key separately. Each key will control that part of the combo device. If the original remote control that came with your device has separate ON and OFF keys (instead of a single POWER key), the Brand Code Search might not work with that device. Try the Direct Code Entry method. To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand Code Search, press the EXIT key.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
2. Find your device’s brand in the Brand Code list section of the
accompanying code list. Circle the number for your brand and keep the list handy.
3. Press 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).
4. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both
keys.
5. Look at the numbers you circled for your device’s brand code. Press those numbers on the remote keypad.
5. Look at the numbers you circled for your device’s brand code. Press those numbers on the remote keypad.
[Note: For single-digit brand codes, press the 0 key first]
6. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you
want to control. Press SKIP FWD on 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 OK key to store the code. You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key.
NO: Press SKIP FWD again. The remote tests the next code for your brand. Keep pressing SKIP FWD every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does, press OK
Did your device turn off?
YES: Press the OK key to store the code. You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key.
NO: Press SKIP FWD again. The remote tests the next code for your brand. Keep pressing SKIP FWD every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does, press OK
NOTES: Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed
at the IR sensor of the device you are currently 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. During the
Brand Code Search, the remote ignores key presses that aren’t part of the
search.
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and the last programmed code under that device key is retained). The POWER key blinks four times when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Brand Code Search. If your device hasn’t turned off yet, try a different search method.
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and the last programmed code under that device key is retained). The POWER key blinks four times when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Brand 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 device features don’t work, go to the next step to try a different code.
2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, don’t press the OK key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the SKIP FWD 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 OK key.
4. Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.
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.
2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, don’t press the OK key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the SKIP FWD 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 OK key.
4. Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.
Direct Code Entry
Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying code list for your brand of device. It’s not as easy as the other methods, but it’s potentially the fastest method.
Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying code list for your brand of device. It’s not as easy as the other methods, but it’s potentially the fastest method.
Manually turn on the device you want to control.
2. Find the Code List that came with the remote. Locate the section
for the type of device you’re trying to program, and find your brand in that
section. Circle the codes for your brand and keep them handy
3. Press and hold the device key you want to program (the POWER key
comes on). While you’re holding down the
device key, use your other hand enter the first five-digit code for your brand
in the code list (the POWER key goes off after the first digit)
in the code list (the POWER key goes off after the first digit)
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?
YES: You’re done! You've programmed this device key.
NO, it blinked four times and turned off: You have either entered a code number that is not in the code lists or missed a step in the code entry procedure. Try step 3 again.
Is the POWER key illuminated?
YES: You’re done! You've programmed this device key.
NO, it blinked four times and turned off: You have either entered a code number that is not in the code lists or missed a step in the code entry procedure. Try step 3 again.
NOTES
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 in the list.
Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual.
If your brand isn't listed in the code list, use one of the Code Search methods to program the remote control. If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code Entry procedure,
the POWER key blinks four times and the process is exited. The last programmed code under the device key is retained.
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 in the list.
Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual.
If your brand isn't listed in the code list, use one of the Code Search methods to program the remote control. If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code Entry procedure,
the POWER key blinks four times and the process is exited. The last programmed code under the device key is retained.
Manual Code Search
The Manual Code Search takes you one-by-one through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you stop the search and store that code.
The Manual Code Search takes you one-by-one through all the codes for the device you’re trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you stop the search and store that code.
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.
To program the AUX1 or AUX2 keys, you must first assign them to a 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, digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD players, DVR for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers, and VCR for VCRs. To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need to program each key separately. Each key will control that part of the combo device.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual Code Search, press the EXIT key.
To program the AUX1 or AUX2 keys, you must first assign them to a 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, digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD players, DVR for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers, and VCR for VCRs. To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need to program each key separately. Each key will control that part of the combo device.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual Code Search, press the EXIT key.
Manually turn on the device you want to control.
2. Press 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).
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 SKIP FWD 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 OK key to store the code. You’re done! You've programmed this device key.
NO: Press SKIP FWD again. The remote tests the next code for your device.
Keep pressing SKIP FWD every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does, press OK.
4. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press SKIP FWD 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 OK key to store the code. You’re done! You've programmed this device key.
NO: Press SKIP FWD again. The remote tests the next code for your device.
Keep pressing SKIP FWD every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does, press OK.
TIP: Because
there are so many codes, you may have to press the SKIP FWD 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. During the Manual Code Search, the remote ignores key presses that aren't part of the search.
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
The POWER key blinks four times 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.
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. During the Manual Code Search, the remote ignores key presses that aren't part of the search.
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key blinks four times and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
The POWER key blinks four times 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.
