RCA CRCR351 User Manual

CRCR351

Universal Remote Control
Owner’s Manual

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: This remote is already programmed to operate most
RCA-branded TVs, VCRs, and satellite receivers. Just press
the corresponding key—TV for a television, SAT•CBL•DTC
for a satellite receiver, VCR•DVD for a VCR.

Step 1: Install your batteries

Step 2: Program your remote

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.

• The Manual Code Search lets you manually go through
all the codes for the device you’re trying to control.

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.

TIP: To exit without saving a new code at any point in the
Auto Code Search, press the GO BACK key.

1. Manually turn on the device you

want to control.

Your universal remote requires two AAA alkaline batteries (not
included).

To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery

compartment cover.

2. Insert the batteries, 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.

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.

2. If you’re programming the TV or SAT•CBL•DTC key, go

to step 3.

If you’re programming the VCR•DVD key, you need to

tell the remote which kind of device you want this key to
control, VCR or DVD.

Press and hold the VCR•DVD key. While you’re holding

down the VCR•DVD key, use your other hand to press the
number key for the type of device you want to control with
this key: 2 for VCR, 3 for DVD. Then release both keys.

TV

TV

SAT•CBL•DTCVCR•DVD

SAT•CBL•DTCVCR•DVD

3. 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.

TV

SAT•CBL•DTCVCR•DVD

TV

SAT•CBL•DTCVCR•DVD

4. Wait until the remote’s indicator

comes on and stays on. Then
release both keys.

DTC is a Digital TV Converter Box

5. Point the remote directly at the

Code Lists

Brand Codes are used for programming using the Brand Code Search

and Entry method outlined in the User’s Guide.

Lista de Códigos

Los códigos de las marcas son utilizados para programar utilizando
los métodos de búsqueda y entrada de códigos de marcas, resaltado

en la guía del usuario.

0

1

2 3

4

5 6

7

8

9

RCA
GE
PROSCAN

Insignia

JVC

Magnavox
Philips

PanasonicSamsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Vizio

TV

VCR

0

1

2 3

4

5 6

7

8

9

RCA
GE
PROSCAN

Apex JVC

Magnavox
Philips

PanasonicPioneer Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba

DVD

SAT/CABLE

0

1

2 3

4

5 6

7

8

9

RCA
GE
PROSCAN

Motorola DirecTV

Dish Network

Systems/
Echostar

General
Instruments

Hughes
Network
Systems

Scientific
Atlanta

Magnavox
Philips

AMNIO
ADB

Panasonic

Brand Code List/Lista de Códigos de Marcas

0

1

2 3

4

5 6

7

8

9

Samsung

Magnavox
Philips

MitsubishiPanasonic Sharp Sony Toshiba

RCA
GE
PROSCAN

JVC

Symphonic

front panel of the device you
want to control. Press PLAY 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 6.

NO: Press PLAY again. The remote tests the next batch of

10 codes.

Keep pressing PLAY every 5 seconds until your device turns

off.

6. When your device turns off, press

the REVERSE 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 STOP key. You’re

done! You’ve programmed this
device key.

NO: Press REVERSE again. The remote tests the next code

in the batch.

Keep pressing REVERSE every 2 seconds until your device

turns back on. When it does, press STOP.

Note: If you accidentally 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.

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. See the “Testing the Code for Maximum
Functionality” section below for more information.

During the Auto Code Search, the remote ignores
keypresses that aren’t part of the search.

The search times out after two minutes (the indicator light
blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed
code under that device key is retained).

The indicator light blinks four times and turns off 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.

TIP: To exit without saving a new code at any point in the
Brand Code Search, press the GO BACK key.

1. Manually turn on the device you

want to control.

2. If you’re programming the TV or SAT•CBL•DTC key, go

to step 3.

If you’re programming the VCR•DVD key, you need to

tell the remote which kind of device you want this key to
control, VCR or DVD.

Press and hold the VCR•DVD key. While you’re holding

down the VCR•DVD key, use your other hand to press the
number key for the type of device you want to control with
this key: 2 for VCR, 3 for DVD. Then release both keys.

TV

TV

SAT•CBL•DTCVCR•DVD

SAT•CBL•DTCVCR•DVD

3. 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.

4. 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.

TV

SAT•CBL•DTCVCR•DVD

TV

SAT•CBL•DTCVCR•DVD

5. Wait until the remote’s indicator

comes on and stays on. Then release

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 Auto Code Search Method from the beginning.
When your device turns off, do not stop searching. Instead,
with the unit now off, continue to press the PLAY key every
5 seconds until the unit turns back on.

3. Once the unit turns back on, press the REVERSE key on the
remote every 2 seconds until your device turns off again.
When your device turns off again, press the STOP 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.

both keys.

6. Look at the number you circled for

your device’s brand code number.
Press that number on the remote
keypad.

TV

SAT•CBL•DTCVCR•DVD