RCA RCR460 User Manual

RCR460

CONTROLS UP TO 4 COMPONENTS

MULTI-BRAND USE.

MANEJA HASTA4 COMPONENTES

USO PARA MÚLTIPLES MARCAS.

AdvancedTV|VCR|DVD
Satellite/Cable functionality | Special Home Theater keys
DVR/AUXkeys

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Universal Remote

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Illuminates
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words above
the controls
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for each
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que necesita
para cada
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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.
And, this unique remote is incredibly easy to use because, once you
press the key for the component you wish to control, only the key
names needed to control that component light up.

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.

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)

CHAN 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

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

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

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

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

Navilight Illumination Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Illuminated Component Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Programming Methods

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

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

Manual Code Search and Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Code Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Remote to Control Your Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

On-screen Menus

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

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

Guide Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Volume Punch-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Four-Component Universal Remote

INFO key –

Displays information
pertaining to the
component you are
currently controlling.

ON·OFF key

Actual model
may vary from
picture shown.

Battery Saver

Transport keys –

REVERSE, PLAY,
FORWARD,
RECORD, STOP

and PAUSE keys.

The RCR460 uses a Navilight
illumination path to light up the
names of keys you need to operate
each component. For example, when
you are in SAT Mode, only the words
above these keys light up: ON/OFF,
SAT·CBL, UP navigation arrow, LEFT
navigation arrow, RIGHT navigation

Navilight Illumination Path

arrow, GUIDE, SKIP, MENU, INFO, CLEAR, VOL, CHAN, VOL/
CHAN UP arrow, VOL/CHAN DOWN arrow, MUTE, GO BACK

and ENTER. Every key that has a function in the mode you are in
lights up.

The Navilight illumination path remains lit for three seconds from the
last keypress. You can toggle the Navilight illumination path on and
off at any time by pressing the LIGHT key or the desired component key.

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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.

Illuminated Component Names

Depending on which mode you are in (TV Mode, VCR Mode, etc.), the
word above each component key lights up to serve as an indicator
light, providing feedback for various functions. When a valid key is
pressed, the component name remains lit as long as the key is pressed
and turns off when the key is released. The component name also
blinks in Programming Mode or in Menu Mode to provide feedback.

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. Example used is for TV component
set up.

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 component name
illuminates and remains on.

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

5. After holding both keys down for three
seconds, all of the component names
illuminate and stay on.

6. Release both keys. The name of the
current component remains on, while
all other component names turn off.

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 component
name blinks once.

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.

8. Press and release the ON·OFF key

repeatedly until your component turns
off. Each time you press the ON·OFF key,
the illuminated component name 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 component
name 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
component name turns off. You must
press the STOP key to save the code or
the correct code will not be stored!

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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Direct Code Entry

To program your universal remote to control your components using
the Direct Code Entry Method, follow the steps below. Example used
is for TV component set up.

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 6-9 for Manual and Auto Code Search methods.)

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 7.

Programming the Remote

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

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 name of the current component blinks four times
and turns off. The last programmed code under that component key
is retained.

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Programming Methods (continued)

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 name of the chosen
component illuminates and remains on.

If you release the component key any
time during the Direct Code Entry
procedure, the illuminated component
name turns off, and the process is
exited. The last programmed code
under the component key is retained.

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. After
you press the first number, the
illuminated component name turns off.

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

(LIGHT OFF)

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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.

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
component name 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.

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.

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.

7. Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box

provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual.
(See page 10.)

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.

Example used is for TV component set up.

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 7.) The illuminated
component name turns on and remains on.

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1. Locate the correct code from the Code
List enclosed. If you want to program the
VCR·AUX key to control an additional
TV, for example, you will need the code
for that TV. You can only program the
VCR·AUX key through Direct Code
Entry. (See the section on Code Retrieval
if you do not know the correct code.)

2. Press and hold the VCR·AUX key.
VCR·AUX lights up.

3. 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 component name turns off.

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

5. 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.

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Additional TV press 1

VCR press 2

Additional DVD press 3

Additional satellite or cable box press 5

VCR·AUX KEY CONTROLS:

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

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3. While holding the component key down,

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

4. After holding down both keys for three
seconds, all of the component names
illuminate and stay on.

5. Release both keys. The name of the
current component remains on, while
all other component names turn off.

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 component name blinks four
times and turns off. The last programmed
code under that component key is retained.

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.

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6. Press and release the ON·OFF key

repeatedly until your component turns
off. Each time you press the ON·OFF key,
the illuminated component name 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 component
name blinks four times and turns off, all
codes have been searched. The Manual
Code Search method is exited.)

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 component name 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 10.

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Programming Methods (continued)

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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 on page 6), 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. Example used is for TV component
set up.

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.

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

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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. 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 component
name turns on and remains on.

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

4. After holding down both keys for three
seconds, all of the component names
illuminate and stay on.

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
component name blinks.

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.

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
component name 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.

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5. Release both keys. The name of the current component remains lit,
while all other component names turn off.

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 component name blinks
four times and turns off. The last programmed code under that
component key is retained.

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.

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 component name 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
component name blinks four times and turns off. The Auto Code
Search Entry method is exited.)

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.

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