RCA D771 User Manual

D771

Universal Remote Control
Owner’s Manual

6-Component Universal Remote

Thank you for purchasing this RCA universal remote
control. This product is designed to operate a wide
variety of video and audio components. Please retain
this guide for future reference.

This universal remote control is already programmed for
most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN branded TVs, VCRs, DBS
systems (manufactured before 2003), and DVD players.

Note: For users of RCA and PROSCAN DBS products: Older

DBS models require that the INFO or MENU key on this
remote be used to make program selections. Use the
OK key for making program selections on newer RCA
and PROSCAN DBS models. If your satellite receiver
was purchased after 2003, programming the remote is

required.

Battery Installation and Information

Your universal remote requires 2 new AA alkaline
batteries (sold separately).

To install the batteries:

1. On the back of the remote, push down on the cover
and slide it off.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+)
and (-) marks inside the battery case.

3. Slide the battery cover back into place.

Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are

replaced.

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.

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.

Key Description

ANTENNA In TV
Mode, lets you
switch the source
of the video signal
from satellite signals
to an off-air antenna
or cable signal when
using the OUT
TO TV jack. In VCR
Mode, it functions as
a TV/VCR input key.

ARROWS Use the
navigation arrows
to move the on­screen highlight up,
down, left, or right.
Using the arrows to
highlight a menu
item is also called
“pointing.”

CH + (UP)/ ­(DOWN)

scan up and down
through the channels
in the current
channel list. If you
are in the program
guide or menu
system, use the CH

+/- keys to page up

and down a screen
at a time. You can
also use the CH +/-
keys on the top of
the digital satellite
receiver to change
the channel.

CLEAR Removes the on-screen displays and returns
you to normal viewing.

COMPONENT KEYS When programmed, these keys
are used to put the remote in a specific mode so that it
can control that component.

AUX1 AND AUX2 Act as “wildcard” keys. They can

be programmed to control another TV, VCR, DVD,
satellite receiver, cable box, or an audio component.
Follow the direct entry programming instructions to
program these keys.

Note: The AUX1 key is pre-programmed with codes to

control a Dish Network digital satellite receiver.

DVD Puts the remote in DVD Mode.

Use to

1

SAT Puts the remote in SAT Mode. This key is pre-

programmed to control an RCA DIRECTV® digital
satellite receiver manufactured before 2004.

Note: This key cannot be reprogrammed. If the SAT

key doesn’t control your receiver, use the AUX1 key to
program the remote to control your satellite receiver if it
was purchased after 2003.

TV Puts the remote in TV Mode.

VCR Puts the remote in VCR Mode.

DIGIT KEYS (0-9) Use the digit keys to tune directly to
a three-digit satellite channel or non-satellite channel.
If a satellite channel number is less than four-digits
long, you must press OK after entering the channel
number. If you are in the menu system, use the digits
to highlight and select items. Use 0 to return to the
previous menu screen.

FETCH Either brings up the Fetch menu or tells the
receiver to take the action you programmed it to take.

GO BACK

Moves you back and forth between the last
two selected channels. In the menu system, returns you
to the previous screen.

Brings up the program guide. Subsequent

GUIDE

presses of the GUIDE key switch between the Detail
and Grid guide formats.

INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner, password
challenge, or purchase offer screen. Press again to get
program details. In the program guides, press INFO
to get information about the highlighted program or
channel.

LED INDICATOR LIGHT

This light turns red at each
valid key press. When programming the remote control,
it flashes or turns on or off to indicate programming
status.

MENU Displays the Main menu. If you are already
in the menu system, press OK or MENU to select a
highlighted choice. When you are using the remote
control to operate an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR (the
remote is in VCR mode), the MENU key functions as a

PROGRAM key.

MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level.

Press again to restore the volume.

OK Selects a highlighted choice if you are in the menu
system. After entering a one-, two-, or three-digit
satellite channel number, press to tune to the channel.
If you are entering a number other than a satellite
channel number (for instance, to tune your VCR to a
channel), you do not need to press this key. Press the
OK key when the Interactive TV icon appears on the
screen. Pressing OK will display more information and
offer the chance to interact in some way with what is
displayed on screen.

ON•OFF Turns the component you are controlling
on or off. When pressed twice within two seconds,
all components that are on will be turned off. This
feature only works with most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN
products. You can also use the ON•OFF key on the top
(front panel) of the digital satellite receiver to turn off
the receiver.

SKIP This key is not used by the digital satellite
receiver. It is functional only with RCA, GE, PROSCAN
TVs and VCRs.

TRANSPORT KEYS (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD,
RECORD, STOP, PAUSE)

When programmed, these
keys are used to control an auxiliary component,
such as a VCR or DVD player. Note: If your VCR is
connected, the RECORD key can be used to schedule
a timed recording when using the Program Guide or
to begin recording while watching a program (in VCR
Mode).

VOL + (UP)/ - (DOWN)

Adjusts the audio volume of

your TV.

WHO•INPUT Press the WHO key one or more times to
scroll through the user profiles. When you are using the
remote control to operate an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN
TV (in TV Mode), press the WHO•INPUT key one or
more times to scroll through the available video input
sources.

Programming the Remote

The remote is already programmed to control most
RCA, GE, and PROSCAN branded components; it may
need to be programmed to control other manufacturers’
brands.

Testing The Remote Control To determine whether
the universal remote control needs to be programmed,
turn on a component, such as a VCR, point the remote
at the VCR, and press the VCR key. Then press

ON•OFF or CH + or CH - to see if the VCR responds

to the remote commands. If it does not respond, the
remote needs to be programmed.

There are two ways to program the remote control:
Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry.

Programming for TV—Direct Entry Method

1. Manually turn on the TV.

2. Locate the enclosed TV Code List. Find your brand of

TV.

(OFF)

TV CODE

2

3. Press and hold the

4. Enter a code from the code list.

5. Release the TV key, and then

(OFF)

press ON•OFF to see if the TV
responds to the remote control
commands. If it doesn’t, try
pressing the TV key and then
ON•OFF again.

6. If you get no response, repeat
these steps using the next code
listed for your brand until the
TV responds to the remote
control commands.

7. Enter your code here for easy
reference.

TV key.