RCA RCR461 User Manual

RCR461

Universal Remote Control
Owner’s Manual

Manual del Propietario (parte posterior)

4-Component Universal Remote

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
models of all 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.

ON·OFF

key

Component keys.

(TV, DVD,
VCR·AUX,
SAT·CBL)

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

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

Transport keys –

REVERSE, PLAY,
FORWARD,
RECORD, STOP

and PAUSE keys.

Actual model
may vary from
picture shown.

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

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

The INPUT and
— (dash) key has
three functions:
(1) it toggles
through all the
video sources
connected to your
TV; (2) when the
remote is in VCR
mode, this button
toggles between
VCR and the TV
input; (3) when
you’re entering
digital channel
numbers directly,
this button lets
you separate the
main channel
number from the
subchannel number

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: 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.

NaviLight Illumination Path

The RCR461 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 arrow, DOWN navigation arrow, GUIDE,
SKI P, 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.

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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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 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 3.

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.

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. 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.

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 3.) 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 NOT LIT)

(NAMES LIGHTS UP)

(STAYS LIT)

(NAME BLINKS)

(LIGHT OFF)

10. To confirm that the component key is pro-grammed 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.

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.

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.

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!

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 3-4 for Manual and Auto Code
Search methods.)

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3. Press and hold the component key

(TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL)
you wish to program. 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

(NAME LIGHTS UP)

(LIGHT OFF)

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.

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.

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 5.)

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.

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 2-3.

Example used is for TV component set up.

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. Press and hold the component key (
SAT·CBL) you wish to program. The illuminated component
name turns on and remains on.

TV, DVD, VCR·AUX,

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,

(NAME NOT LIT)

(NAMES LIGHTS UP)

(STAYS LIT)

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.

Continued on page 4.

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.

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.

1. Locate the correct code from the
Code List enclosed. If you want to
program the VCR·AUX key to control

(NAME LIGHTS UP)

VCR•AUX KEY CONTROLS:

Additional TV press 1

VCR press 2

Additional DVD press 3

Additional satellite or cable box press 5

(NAME BLINKS)

(LIGHT OFF)

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 lights up.

3. While holding down the
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
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.

VCR·AUX key.

VCR·AUX

VCR·AUX key

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