RCA RCR451 User Manual
RCR451
Universal Remote Control
Owner’s Manual
Manual del Propietario (parte posterior)
4-Component Universal Remote
Congratulations on your purchase of this fourcomponent universal remote. Your 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 infrared, remote-controlled components
manufactured after 1990. (See the enclosed Code Lists
for a complete list of brands.) And, not only is your
remote easy to program, it’s easy to operate, too. We’ve
specially designed this remote with big buttons to
give you total 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, DVD
players and satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding
key—VCR for a VCR player; DVD for a DVD player; TV for
a television; SAT·CBL for a satellite receiver or a cable box.
LED
Indicator
Light
Component
Keys (TV,
VCR, DVD,
SAT·CBL)
Dedicated
MENU Key
for DVD
disc menus,
satellite
receivers
and some
TVs.
Transport
Keys— REVERSE,
PLAY, FORWARD,
RECORD, STOP
and PAUSE Keys
Actual model may vary from picture shown
INPUT
Key— On
some
remotes,
this is
called the
TV/VCR key.
It toggles
through all
the video
sources
connected
to your TV.
CH and
VOL keys
have dual
functions.
They act as
navigation
keys (up,
down,
right, left
arrow keys)
in menu
systems.
Battery Installation and Information
Your universal remote requires two AAA 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: 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.
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 batteries should
your remote get stuck in a place where the keys remain
depressed, such as between sofa cushions.
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 two methods you can use to program your
remote control to operate your components: Direct
Code Entry and Manual Code Search and Entry. Most
components can be programmed in one of these ways.
Try them in the order listed.
In order to control combo TV/VCR or TV/DVD units,
you must program both the TV key and the VCR or
DVD key. Once programmed successfully, the TV key
controls the TV functions on your unit, and the VCR or
DVD key controls the VCR or DVD functions. 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 or DVD keys. If this is
unsuccessful, follow the normal programming methods
for both the TV and the VCR or DVD keys.
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Programming Methods
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 fourdigit codes for each brand. If your brand isn’t listed,
use the Manual Code Search method to program the
remote control. (Refer to the Manual Code Search
method.)
3. Press and hold the
component key (TV, VCR,
DVD, SAT·CBL) you wish to
program. The LED indicator
light turns on and remains on.
LED
LED
LED
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 LED indicator light blinks four times
when the component key is released. This is an
indication that a programming error has occurred. In
that 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.
If you release the component
key any time during the
Direct Code Entry procedure,
the LED indicator light blinks
four times, and the process is
exited.
4. While holding down the
component key, consult the
Code Lists for the four-digit
code that corresponds to your
component’s brand and use
the number keys (0-9) on the
keypad to enter it. While you
are pressing the numbers, the
LED indicator light turns off.
5. After the fourth number is
entered, the LED indicator
light turns on. At this time,
release the component key. If
the LED indicator light turns
off, you have entered a valid
code and have followed the
correct procedure for Direct
Code Entry.
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 of the 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.
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 the
Manual Code Search. This Code Search method cycles
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 Code Lists, first
try the Direct Code Entry method.
Tip: To exit without saving at any
point in the Manual 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).
Note: If you press an invalid key during the Manual Code
Search, the remote does not respond and the LED indicator
light does not blink. If you do not press a valid Manual
Code Search key (TV, VCR, DVD, SAT·CBL, ON·OFF,
GO BACK), the search times out after two minutes. When
the search times out, the LED indicator light blinks four
times and turns off. The last programmed code under that
component key is retained.
2. Press and hold the component
key (TV, VCR, DVD, SAT·CBL)
you wish to program. The LED
indicator light turns on and
LED
LED
LED
5. Release both keys. The LED indicator light remains 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.
remains on.
3. While holding the component
key down, press and hold
the ON·OFF key. The LED
indicator light turns off.
4. After holding down both keys
for three seconds, the LED
indicator light turns back on.
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