RCA RCR412S User Manual [en, es, fr]

universal

UNIVERSAL

Multi-Brand Use Utilisation multimarque Funciona con muchas marcas

See back for most popular brands.

Liste complète au verso.

Para obtener una lista más extensa, vea el reverso.

Compatible with today’s most popular brands.

Compatible avec les marques les plus populaires actuelles.

Compatible con las más populares marcas de la actualidad.

Multi-purpose VCR·AUX key can be programmed to control any video component

Dedicated MENU key for DVD navigation

Touche VCR·AUX multifonction pouvant être programmée pour commander tout appareil vidéo

Touche MENU dédiée pour la navigation DVD

La tecla multiuso VCR•AUX puede ser programada para controlar cualquier componente de video

La tecla dedicada del MENU soporta la navegación del DVD

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télécommande

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Remote Télécommande

Control Remoto

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Battery Installation and Information

Your universal remote requires two AAAlkaline batteries (batteries may or may not be included, depending on model). To install the batteries:

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

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: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are replaced.

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. You can program your RCA brand universal remote to operate most models of most brands of infrared, remote-controlled components manufactured after 1990. (See the enclosed Code Lists for a complete list of brands.) This remote is unusually versatile because it has a VCR·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.

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 key for a DVD player; TV key for a television; SAT·CBL for a satellite receiver or a cable box; or the VCR·AUX key for a VCR.

Component keys. (

TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL)

CH and VOL

keys have dual functions. They act as navigation keys (UP, DN, RT, LT ARROW keys) in menu systems.

INPUT key –

Toggles through all the video sources connected to your TV, when the remote is in VCR mode, it toggles between VCR and TV input.

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.

Table of Contents

Product Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Battery Installation and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Illuminated ON·OFF Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Programming the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Programming Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Brand Code Search and Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Direct Code Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Manual Code Search and Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Auto Code Search and Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Code Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the Remote to Control Your Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Accessing and Selecting Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Exiting a Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Programming the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Four-Component Universal Remote

BACKLIGHT key –

Turns backlighting on/off. (select models only)

INFO key –

Displays information pertaining to the component you are currently controlling.

Illuminated

ON·OFF

key – Serves as an indicator light to provide feedback.

Actual model may vary from picture shown.

Battery Saver

Backlight illumination (available on select models only) 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.

Backlighting

Transport keys –

REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP

and PAUSE keys.

BACKLIGHT

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.

Illuminated ON·OFF Key

ON•OFF

(BLINK)

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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. If you do not press a valid Brand Code Search key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL, ON·OFF, GO BACK, and number keys 0-9), 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.

TIP: To exit without saving at any point

in the Brand Code Search, press and release the GO BACK key.

Programming the 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.

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, and 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, TV/DVDs or TV/VCR/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 DVD or VCR·AUX key controls the DVD or VCR 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 DVD or VCR·AUX keys. If this is unsuccessful, follow the normal programming methods for both the

TV and the DVD or VCR·AUX keys.

VCR·AUX KEY

Important: The VCR·AUX key defaults to program a VCR. If you

want the VCR·AUX key to control a component other than a VCR (an additional TV or DVD, for example), it is necessary for you to preprogram the VCR·AUX key. See the section entitled “Programming the VCR·AUX Key To Control a Component Other Than a VCR” on page 6.

Programming Methods

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, DVD, VCR and satellite receiver 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 that follow.

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

GO BACK

ON·OFF

(BLINK)

ON·OFF

(BLINK)

ON·OFF

(BLINK)

5. After holding both keys down for three

seconds, the illuminated ON·OFF key turns back on.

6. Release both keys. The illuminated

ON·OFF key remains on.

7. Refer to the Brand Codes in the enclosed Code Lists. Press and release the appropriate brand code key (Numbers 0-9), using the number keys on the keypad. The illuminated ON·OFF key blinks once.

8. Press and release the ON·OFF key repeatedly until your component turns off. 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 and another programming method should be tried. The Brand Code Search mode is exited.)

9. 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!

SAT·CBL DVD

VCR·AUX

ON·OFF

(ON)

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.

3. Press and hold the component key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL) you wish to program. (To program the VCR·AUX key to control a component other than a VCR, see page 6). The illuminated ON·OFF key turns on and remains on.

4. While holding the component key down, press and hold the ON·OFF key. The illuminated ON·OFF key turns off.

STOP

ON·OFF

(OFF)

Direct Code Entry

To program your universal remote to control your components using the Direct Code Entry Method, follow the steps below.

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

2. Locate the enclosed Code Lists. Find the list for the component you wish to program. Find your component’s brand. You will see a listing of four-digit codes for each brand. If your brand isn’t listed, use one of the Code Search methods to program the remote control. (Refer to pages 7-8 for Manual and Auto Code Search methods.)

3. Press and hold the component key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL) you wish to program. (To program the VCR·AUX key to control a component other than a VCR, see page 7.) The illuminated ON·OFF key turns on and remains on. If you release the component key any time during the Direct Code Entry procedure, the illuminated ON·OFF key blinks four times, and the process is exited. The last programmed code under the component key is retained.

ON·OFF

(ON)

SAT·CBL DVD

VCR·AUX

10. 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 with a different programming method.

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Programming Methods (continued)

6. 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 features of your components do not work, try programming the remote with a different code in the list until you find the code that allows the remote to control the majority of your component’s functions. Different codes can provide different levels of functionality.

7. Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual. (See page 10.)

1. Press and hold the VCR·AUX key. The illuminated ON·OFF key turns on.

2. While holding down the VCR·AUX key, press and release the number key on the keypad for the component you wish to control. (See the chart below.) The illuminated ON·OFF key turns off.

3. Release the VCR·AUX key. The illuminated ON·OFF key blinks four times and then turns off. The VCR·AUX key is now “set” to control whichever component you selected.

4. Next, program the VCR·AUX key to control the brand of component you have. Remember to consult the appropriate component code list. For instance, if you have programmed the VCR·AUX key to control an additional DVD, consult the DVD Code List. Program the key to control your component with the Code List enclosed.

If you enter a code number that is not in the Code Lists or you do not follow all of the steps for Direct Code Entry, the illuminated ON·OFF key blinks four times when the component key is released. This indicates a programming error has occurred. In this case, repeat the Direct Code Entry process from step 3 and try the next code listed.

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.

SAT·CBL DVD

VCR·AUX

ON·OFF

(ON)

Programming the VCR·AUX Key To Control a Component Other Than a VCR

The VCR·AUX key defaults to control a VCR. If you want the VCR·AUX key to control a different component (an additional TV,

DVD, satellite or cable box, for example), it is necessary for you to preprogram the VCR·AUX key.

ON·OFF

(ON)

ON·OFF

(OFF)

VCR·AUX

ON·OFF

(BLINK)

Additional TV press 1 VCR press 2 Additional DVD press 3 Additional satellite or cable box press 5

VCR·AUX KEY CONTROLS:

4. While holding down the component key, consult the Code Lists for the fourdigit code that corresponds to your component’s brand and use the number keys (0-9) to enter it. After you press the first number, the illuminated ON·OFF key turns off.

5. After the fourth number is entered, the illuminated ON·OFF key turns on. At this time, release the component key. If the illuminated ON·OFF key turns off, you have entered a valid code and have followed the correct procedure for Direct Code Entry.

ON·OFF

(OFF)

ON·OFF

(ON)

Manual Code Search and Entry

If your component’s brand isn’t listed in the Code Lists, or if you have tried all of the codes for your brand and the remote does not operate your component, try one of the Code Search methods below—Manual Code Search or Auto Code Search. Both Code Search methods cycle through all of the codes in the Code Lists in the event that your component’s code is listed under another brand.

The Manual Code Search method may take a long time because the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory for the code that operates your component. Therefore, 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 described on pages 4-6.

TIP: To exit without saving at any point in

the Manual Code Search, press and release the

GO BACK key.

GO BACK

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

2. Press and hold the component key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL) you wish to program. (To program the VCR·AUX key to control a component other than a VCR, see page 6.) The illuminated ON·OFF key turns on and remains on.

3. While holding the component key down, press and hold the ON·OFF key. The illuminated ON·OFF key turns off.

4. After holding down both keys for three seconds, the illuminated ON·OFF key turns back on.

5. Release both keys. The illuminated

ON·OFF key remains on.

ON·OFF

(ON)

ON·OFF

(ON)

ON·OFF

(OFF)

SAT·CBL DVD

VCR·AUX

6. Press and release the ON·OFF key repeatedly until your component turns off. Each time you press the ON·OFF key, the illuminated ON·OFF key blinks, and the next code in the list is sent. This process continues until all of the codes in the Code Lists have been searched. 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 have been searched. The Manual Code Search method is exited.)

Note: If you press an invalid key during Manual 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.

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.

ON·OFF

(BLINK)

TIP: Because there are so many codes, you may have to press

the ON·OFF key many times—possibly up to 200 times.

7. Once you have found the correct code, you must save the new 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!

8. When you press the STOP key, the code is stored.

9. Be sure to retrieve the code your remote programmed by finishing the Code Retrieval process found on page 9.

STOP

ON·OFF

(OFF)

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Programming Methods (continued)

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality

To confirm that the component key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality, it is necessary to test the component. If some of the features of your component do not work, different codes in the list can be tried until you find the code that allows the remote to control the majority of your component’s functions. Different codes can provide different levels of functionality. Follow these steps to test for maximum functionality.

1. Once the code has been stored (see Manual Code Search and Entry Method page 7), use the remote to attempt 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, you will want to try another code.

2. In that case, repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from step 1. When the component turns off for the first time, do not press the STOP key, which would store the code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the ON·OFF key repeatedly until the unit turns back on. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the component. Press the STOP key.

3. Test the 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, you will want to try another code.

4. Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from step 1. Each time a code turns the component on or off, you have found a code that operates the remote and needs to be tested for maximum functionality. Continue through the code lists, cycling through the codes you have already tried, until you find one that offers maximum functionality.

Auto Code Search and Entry

The Auto Code Search and Entry Method enables the remote to automatically search through all the codes in the Code Lists for the one that operates your component.

Note: The Auto Code Search method may take a long time because the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory for the code that operates your component. Therefore, 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 described on pages 4-6.

TIP: To exit without saving at any point

in the Auto Code Search, press and release the

GO BACK key.

GO BACK

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

3. While holding the component key down, press and hold the ON·OFF key. The illuminated ON·OFF key turns off.

4. After holding down both keys for three seconds, the illuminated ON·OFF key turns back on.

5. Release both keys. The illuminated

ON·OFF key remains on.

ON·OFF

(ON)

ON·OFF

(OFF)

ON·OFF

(ON)

SAT·CBL DVD

VCR·AUX

Note: If you press an invalid key during the Auto Code Search, the

remote does not respond. If you do not press a valid Auto Code Search key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL, ON·OFF, GO BACK, PLAY, REVERSE, STOP), 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.

6. Press and release the PLAY key, then wait

five seconds to see if your component turns off. If your component does not respond, continue to press the PLAY key every five seconds until your component turns off. Each time you press the PLAY key, the illuminated ON·OFF key blinks and a block of 10 codes are sent to your component. This process continues until all of the codes in the Code Lists have been searched. (If your component has not turned off after all codes have been searched, the illuminated ON·OFF key blinks four times and turns off. The Auto Code Search Entry method is exited.)

7. When your component turns off, you know the correct code is in the last block of 10 codes sent. Press and release the REVERSE key. Wait two seconds to see if your component turns on again. If your component does not respond, continue to press the REVERSE key every two seconds until your component turns on again. This will isolate the correct code in the last block of codes sent. Each time the

REVERSE key is pressed, the illuminated ON·OFF key blinks.

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.

PLAY

ON·OFF

(BLINK)

ON·OFF

(BLINK)

REVERSE

8. Once your component turns on, you have found the correct code. You must save the new 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!

9. When you press the STOP key, the code is stored.

10. To confirm that the component key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality, it is necessary to test the component. If some of the features of your component do not work, different codes in the list can be tried until you find the code that allows the remote to control the majority of your component’s functions. See the section entitled “Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality” on page 8 for more information.

Note: If you accidentally press the REVERSE key after your component responds, press and release the FORWARD key. Then, wait two seconds to see if your component turns off again.

STOP

ON·OFF

(OFF)

Once you’ve programmed the remote to control your components, you may want to record the codes for future reference. If you used the Direct Code Entry method, this is easy. Just find the codes you programmed in and make a note of them in the boxes below. If you used one of the Code Search methods to program your remote or if you used the Direct Entry method but don’t remember the code, you will need to retrieve each component’s four-digit code. Retrieving the actual code and writing it down will save you time if you ever need to program the remote again (e.g., if programming is lost when you change the batteries). If the codes are recorded, you can use the Direct Entry method to reprogram your remote to control your components, which is quick and easy.

Code Retrieval

SAT·CBL DVD

VCR·AUX

1. Press and hold the component key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL) whose code

you wish to retrieve. The illuminated ON·OFF key turns on.

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Code Retrieval (continued)

2. While holding the component key down,

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

3. After holding down both keys for three

seconds, the illuminated ON·OFF key turns back on.

4. Release both keys. The illuminated

ON·OFF key remains on.

5. Starting with the number 1 key, press

and release each number key on the keypad in the following order (1-9, then 0). The number that causes the illuminated ON·OFF key to blink is the first number of the code. As you find each number of the code, write them down for future reference.

ON·OFF

(ON)

ON·OFF

(OFF)

INFO

ON·OFF

(BLINK)

Note: All TV codes begin with the number 1;

all VCR codes begin with the number 2; all DVDs, the number 3; and all satellite receivers and cable boxes, the number 5.

6. Repeat step 5 until you have retrieved all four numbers in the code.

7. After the fourth number is retrieved, the illuminated ON·OFF key blinks briefly, then turns off.

ON·OFF

(OFF)

TIP: To exit the Code Retrieval Mode, press

and release the GO BACK key at any time.

GO BACK

Note: If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval process,

the remote will not respond. If you do not press a valid Code Retrieval key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL, INFO, GO BACK), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The illuminated ON·OFF key blinks four times, and then turns off.

TV CODE

VCR·AUX CODE

DVD CODE

SAT·CBL CODE

VCR DVD TV SAT·CBL SAT CBL

Because this remote controls more than one component, you must first “tell” the remote which component you wish to operate. That means, if you wish to operate your TV, you must first press the TV key to put the remote in the TV Mode.

The remote stays in the chosen component mode (such as TV Mode) until you change it. If your remote is in TV Mode, you must change the mode in order to operate your DVD or VCR, auxiliary component, satellite receiver or cable box. For example, if you are in VCR Mode, and you wish to turn off your TV, you must press the TV key first before pressing the ON·OFF key.

Using the Remote to Control Your Components

Accessing and Selecting Menu Items

Today’s advanced components use on-screen menus to help you navigate through all their features and functions. While this remote cannot access every menu system of every component model, it does offer some menu functionality.

On-screen Menus

SAT·CBL DVD

VCR·AUX

To use a component’s on-screen menu system, you first have to put the remote in Menu Mode.

1. Make sure your components are turned on and your TV is set to the component’s input mode (Use the INPUT key to toggle through inputs when in TV Mode.)

2. Press the component key whose menu you want to access.

3. Press the MENU key. The illuminated ON·OFF key blinks, indicating you are in the Menu Mode.

4. Use the VOL+/- and/or CH+/- keys to navigate through the on-screen menu system.

5. To make a selection from the on-screen menu, press the MENU or OK key to select the highlighted item.

ON·OFF

(BLINK)

VOL & CH

MENU OK

TIP: If the remote doesn’t respond, check to see that the

illuminated ON·OFF key is still blinking. Remember: it times out after 20 seconds. If this happens, just press the MENU key again, and then retry your selection.

Exiting a Menu Mode

The remote automatically times out of Menu Mode after 20 seconds of inactivity (no keys being pressed). At that time, the remote clears the displayed menu from the TV.

If you want to exit the Menu Mode yourself, press the corresponding component key on the remote (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL). The illuminated ON·OFF key turns off.

1. Press and release the TV key.

2. Press and hold the SLEEP key for three seconds. The illuminated ON·OFF key turns on.

3. Release the SLEEP key.

4. Using the number keys, enter the desired time in minutes (from 01-99 minutes). To set the timer to a number under 10 minutes, first press 0 and then the desired number (e.g., 05 for five minutes). The illuminated ON·OFF key blinks with each keypress.

5. Once the second number is entered, the illuminated ON·OFF key turns off.

Sleep Timer (Select Models Only)

This feature automatically turns off your TV at a duration you choose from 1 to 99 minutes. The Sleep Timer only works if you have found a code that controls your TV. The timing mechanism for the Sleep Timer is built into your universal remote control. To program the Sleep Timer, follow these steps.

Programming the Sleep Timer

SLEEP

ON·OFF

(ON)

ON·OFF

(BLINK)

ON·OFF

(OFF)

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TIP: Any keypress other than the number keys is ignored. If you

don’t enter the sleep time within 10 seconds after pressing the SLEEP key, you must start over at step 1. The illuminated ON·OFF key blinks four times and then turns off, indicating your attempt to program the Sleep Timer has been unsuccessful.

Sleep Timer (continued)

6. The Sleep Timer is now set.

7. Leave remote aimed at the TV. Once the Sleep Timer is set, you can continue to use the remote without affecting the Sleep Timer. However, because the timing mechanism for the Sleep Timer is built into the remote itself, the remote must be in TV Mode and pointed

at the TV to activate the Sleep Timer.

Note: If the ON·OFF key is pressed, the Sleep Timer is canceled.

Troubleshooting

Problem: The remote does not operate your component.

•You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL) so the remote knows which component you want to operate.

• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the component. Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the component.

• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. (See Battery Installation on page 3.) Replace the batteries with two new AA batteries, if necessary. Reprogramming may be required.

• Reset the remote. Remove the batteries, then press and hold the number 1 key on the remote for several seconds to reset the microprocessor inside the remote. Release the number 1 key, reinstall the batteries, and press the ON·OFF key. If it lights up, reprogram the remote and try again. If it doesn’t light up, replace the batteries with new ones.

Problem: The remote can’t be programmed to operate your component.

• If you are testing the remote after you have entered the code, you may be too far away from the component or at a wrong angle. This remote uses IR (infrared) technology to communicate with components. The remote sends the code, and the component’s IR sensor reads the code. Therefore, there must be an unobstructed path between the remote and the IR sensor on the component. Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the component (DVD player when programming the DVD key; TV when programming the TV key; satellite or cable box when programming the SAT·CBL key, VCR or auxiliary component when programming the VCR·AUX key).

• If you’ve used the Direct Entry programming methods to enter the codes for your brand and the unit is still not functioning properly, try one of the Code Search methods. (See pages 4-9.)

• To control combo units, like TV/VCRs, TV/DVDs or TV/VCR/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, and the VCR·AUX or 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 DVD or VCR·AUX keys. If this is unsuccessful, follow the normal programming methods for both the TV and the DVD or VCR·AUX keys.

• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.

Problem: The remote is not performing commands properly.

•You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing

the corresponding component key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL) so the remote knows which component you want to operate.

• Make sure component is “ready” (e.g., DVD player has disc loaded;

VCR has tape loaded, etc.)

•You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in.

• If you’re trying to turn on an RCA, GE or PROSCAN component,

press the component key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL) instead of the ON·OFF key.

• If you’re trying to change channels, try pressing the OK key after

entering the channel number as this is a requirement of certain models and brands.

• There is a possibility that a programmed code may only be able to control some of your component features (e.g., only turns a component on and off). 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 components do not work, try programming the remote with a different code in the list using the Direct Code Entry Method, until you find the code that allows the remote to control the majority of your component’s functions. Different codes can provide different levels of functionality.

Problem: The illuminated ON·OFF key does not light when you press a key.

•You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in. You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL) 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 3.) Replace the batteries with two new AA batteries, if necessary. Reprogramming may be required.

Problem: The VCR won’t record.

• Make sure the remote is in VCR Mode.

• Make sure the tape is properly loaded in the VCR.

• Make sure the tape is not write-protected. If the safety tab is removed the tape is write-protected, and you cannot record onto that tape.

Problem: The remote will not change channels on component.

• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL) so the remote knows which component you want to operate.

• Press the OK key after you enter a channel number.

• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the component. Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the component.

Problem: The component’s menu does not appear on the TV screen.

• Make sure you have connected your component to your TV properly and selected the correct input. (See your components’ Owner’s Manuals for proper connection procedures.)

• You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL) so the remote knows which component you want to operate.

• Menu access isn’t supported for all brands. If that’s the case, you’ll need to use your original remote control to access menu functions for these components.

For more information, please visit www.rca.com.

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