RCA RCR312W User Manual

RCR312W

Universal Remote Control
Owner’s Manual

Manual del Propietario (parte posterior)

Illuminated ON/OFF key
Serves as an indicator
light to provide
feedback.

Component keys. (tv,
vcr•DvD, SAt•cBL)

Backlight key turns
backlighting on/off.

INFO key displays
information pertaining
to the component you
are currently controlling.

cH and vOL keys have
dual functions. They act
as navigation keys (up,
down, right, and left
arrow keys) in menu
systems.

Dedicated MENU key
for DVD disc menus,
satellite receivers and
some TVs.

SLEEP key allows you
to set a time to turn off
your TV automatically.

key on some

INPUt

remotes, this is called
the TV/VCR key. It toggles
through all the video
sources connected to
your TV.

Transport keys

rEvErSE

, PLAY,

FOrWArD

, rEcOrD,

StOP

and PAUSE keys.

Actual model may vary from picture shown

Three-Component
Universal Remote

Congratulations on your purchase of this three-component universal
remote. This universal remote controls up to three electronic
components and makes juggling remote controls a thing of the past.
Your remote is guaranteed to work with all brands of components.
The three-component universal remote is easy to use, easy to
program and gives you control at the touch of your fingertips.

SAVE THIS MANUAL AN D 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 three-component universal remote is already programmed
to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN branded TVs,
DVD players and satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding
key—VCR•DVD for a DVD player; TV for a television; SAT•CBL
for a satellite receiver.

Battery Installation and Information

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

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 Press and push the battery cover back

into place.

Note: If you are replacing batteries, try not to press any keys after
you’ve taken the old batteries out. Pressing keys while replacing
batteries causes the remote to lose the components 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.

Backlighting

Backlight illumination enables you to see the remote
control keys better in the dark. Backlight illumination

is toggled on or off with successive keypresses of the
backlight key. When toggled on, the backlighting remains on
as long as keys are being pressed. The backlighting turns off
six seconds after the last keypress. Once the backlight time
has expired, any keypress will reactivate backlighting. If the
backlight illumination is on, and the backlight key is pressed,
the backlight turns off.

Illuminated ON•OFF Key

The ON•OFF key powers components on and off. It also
lights up to serve as an indicator light, providing feedback for
various functions. When a valid key is pressed, the illuminated
ON•OFF key remains lit as long as the key is pressed and turns
off when the key is released. The ON•OFF key also blinks in
Programming Mode or in Menu Mode to provide feedback.

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.

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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).
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.

The RCA Easy Interactive Code Finder

The online interactive code finder at www.rca.com/codefinder makes it
easier to find exactly the right codes for your components. The code finder
takes you right to the best code(s) for your component—no need to go
through long code lists!

There are four methods you can use to program
your remote control to operate your components:

• Brand Code Search and Entry

• Direct Code Entry

• Manual Code Search and Entry

• Auto Code Search and Entry

Most components can be programmed in one of these four
ways. Try them in the order listed.

In order to control combo units, like TV/VCRs or TV/DVDs,
you must program the individual corresponding component
keys to control each part of the combo unit. Once programmed
successfully, the TV key controls the TV functions on your
unit, and the VCR•DVD key controls the VCR or DVD
functions, respectively. There is a specific section in the Code
Lists for combo units. The codes in this section should be tried
first, using Direct Code Entry on the TV and VCR•DVD keys.
If this is unsuccessful, follow the normal programming methods
for both the TV and the VCR•DVD keys.

Brand Code Search and Entry

If your brand is listed in the Brand Code List (See Code Lists
enclosed), you may be able to program your universal remote
by searching through only the Code Lists for that specific
manufacturer. Brand Code Search and Entry can be the
quickest method to program your remote, if your component
(TV, VCR and/or DVD, satellite receiver and/or cable box) is
one of those brands listed.

If your brand is not listed in the Brand Code List, use one of
the other programming methods: Direct Code Entry, Manual
Code Search and Entry or Auto Code Search and Entry.

Follow these instructions to program your remote using the
Brand Code Search and Entry method.

Tip: To exit without saving at any point in the Brand
Code Search, press and release the GO BACK key.

1. Manually turn on the component you want the remote to
control (TV, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver or cable box).

2. Locate the Brand Codes in the Code Lists and keep it handy.

Note: If you press an invalid key during the Brand Code Search, the
remote does not respond and the search times out after two minutes.
When the search times out, the illuminated ON•OFF key blinks four
times and turns off. The last programmed code under that component
key is retained.

3. If you are programming the remote to control your TV,
satellite receiver or cable box, go directly to step 5.

To program the remote to control a VCR or DVD: The

4.

VCR•DVD key can control only one component, either
your VCR or your DVD. To program your remote to
control either your DVD or your VCR, you must first put
the remote in the proper programming mode. Follow these
directions before proceeding to step 5.

a. Press and hold the

ON•OFF key turns on.

b. While holding down the

the number 2 key on the keypad to control a VCR or
the number 3 key to control a DVD. The illuminated
ON•OFF key turns off.

c. Release the

blinks four times and then turns off. Your remote is now
either in VCR or DVD Programming Mode, depending
on which you chose. Proceed to step 5.

5. Press and hold the component key (

SAT•CBL) you wish to program. The illuminated ON•OFF
key turns on and remains on.

7. After holding both keys down for three seconds, the

illuminated ON•OFF key turns back on.

8. Release both keys. The illuminated
on.

9. Refer to the Brand Codes in the enclosed Code Lists.
Press and release the appropriate brand code key, using the
number keys on the keypad. The illuminated ON•OFF key
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.

10.Press and release the ON•OFF key repeatedly until your
component turns off. Wait 4 seconds between each key
press. Each time you press the ON•OFF key, the illuminated
ON•OFF key blinks, and the next code is sent. The Brand
Code Search begins with the first code in the chosen brand
list for that component and cycles through all the codes for
that brand. If your component turns off, you have found
the correct code. (If it cycles through and the illuminated
ON•OFF key blinks four times and turns off, all codes in
the chosen brand lists have been searched. The Brand Code
Search mode is exited.)

11.Once you have found the correct code, you must
save that code by pressing and releasing the STOP
key. The illuminated ON•OFF key turns off. You

must press the STOP key to save the code or the correct
code will not be stored!

12.To confirm that the component key is programmed with
the correct code for maximum functionality, test the
component. Attempt to control a variety of the component’s
functions with the remote. If some of the features of your
component do not work, try programming the remote using
the direct code entry method.

VCR•DVD key. The illuminated

VCR•DVD key, press and release

VCR•DVD key. The illuminated ON•OFF key

TV, VCR•DVD,

6. While holding the component key down,

press and hold the ON•OFF key. The
illuminated ON•OFF key turns off.

ON•OFF key remains

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