RCA RCR860 User Manual

EASY TO

USE!

Two simple steps…

Dos pasos sencillos…

Only the words above the controls needed to operate the selected component light up.

Únicamente se encenderán las palabras que aparecen arriba de los controles necesarios para manejar los componentes seleccionados.

THERE’S NEVER BEEN AN

EASIER

REMOTE

TO OPERATE.

TV DVD VCR SAT/CBL DVR AUDIO AUX 1 AUX 2

Requires 2 AA batteries

Necesita 2 baterias AA

10330 N. Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

Made in Indonesia

Hecho en Indonesia

RCR860 US IB 01

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

www.rca.com

Easy to Program

Controls up to 8 Components

Sleep Timer

Fácil de Programar Maneja hasta 8 Componentes Reloj de Apagado

Compatible with today’s most popular brands

(full chart inside) Compatible con las marcas más populares de hoy día.

(gráfico completo en el interior)

APEX AUDIOVOX DIRECTV DISH NETWORK EMERSON GE

GENERAL INSTRUMENTS

JVC LG MAGNAVOX MEMOREX

PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA SAMSUNG SANYO

SHARP SONY TIVO TOSHIBA XBOX ZENITH and many more!

(with DVD playback kit)

USE the keys below the illuminated text to operate that component.

Utilice las teclas debajo del texto iluminado para manejar el componente.

SELECT a component.

Seleccione un componente.

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RCR860

ONTROLS UP TO 8 COMPONENTS MULTI-BRAND USE

MANEJA HASTA 8 COMPONENTES. USO PARA MÚLTIPLES MARCAS.

Advanced TV | VCR | DVD | DVR | Satellite/Cable functionality Special Home Theater keys | 2 AUX keys

Try me.

Illuminates only the words above the controls you need for each component.

Ilumina únicamente las palabras que aparecen arriba de los controles que necesita para cada componente.

niversal Remote

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Table of Contents

Component keys. (

SAT·CBL, VCR, DVD, TV, AUX-1, AUDIO, DVR, AUX-2)

CHAN and VOL keys

INPUT key – Toggles

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

Dedicated

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

SLEEP key – Allows

you to set a time to turn off your TV automatically.

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

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

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

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

NaviLight Illumination Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Double Off Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

Volume Punch-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Advanced Punch-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Transport Key Punch-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

INFO key –

Displays information pertaining to the component you are currently controlling.

ON·OFF key

Actual model may vary from picture shown.

Transport keys –

REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP

and PAUSE keys.

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 advanced universal remote, which has the capacity to control up to eight components and makes juggling remote controls a thing of the past. 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 two bonus AUX keys you can program to control two additional components. The eight-component universal remote is easy to use, easy to program and gives you control at the touch of your fingertips.

The eight-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, etc.

Eight-Component Universal Remote

Battery Saver

The RCR860 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, GUIDE,

SKIP, MENU, INFO, CLEAR, VOL, CHAN, VOL/ CHAN UP arrow, VOL/CHAN DOWN arrow, MUTE, GO BACK, ENTER, PIP/AUDIO and SWAP/SUBTITLE. 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.

NaviLight Illumination Path

TIP

Navigation keys (UP, DN, RT, LT arrow keys)

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1. Manually turn on the component you want the

remote to control.

2. Locate the Brand Codes in the Code Lists.

3. Press and hold the component key you wish to

program. The illuminated component name turns on 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 lit, 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. The illuminated component name blinks once.

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 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.

NOTE: Brand Code Search and Entry is supported for TV, VCR, DVD and SAT/CBL brands. You cannot use the Brand Code Search method for AUDIO, DVR and HDTV.

Follow these instructions to program your remote using the Brand Code Search and Entry method. Example used is for TV component set up.

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, use the combo codes in the Code List to program the individual corresponding component keys. Once programmed successfully, the TV key controls the TV functions on your unit, and the DVD and VCR keys control the DVD or VCR functions, respectively. There is a specific section in the Code Lists for combo units. The codes in the combo section should be tried first, using Direct Code Entry on the TV and DVD or VCR keys. If this is unsuccessful, use Manual or Auto Code Search to program the remote to control your combo unit.

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.

Programming the Remote

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

Double Off Function

The Double Off function transmits a sequence of POWER OFF commands to turn off all RCA components. This feature is specific to RCAproducts and does not work with other brands. To activate this feature, press the ON/OFF key twice within a two-second window. At the second keypress, all RCA components turn off.

TIP

(NAME BLINKS)

Note: If you do not press a valid Brand Code Search

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

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. Yo u

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.

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.

2. Locate the listing of four-digit codes for your component’s brand. If your brand isn’t listed, use one of the Code Search methods to program the remote control.

3. Press and hold the component key 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, use the number keys (0-9) to enter the four-digit code from the Code Lists that corresponds to your component’s brand. 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. 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.

If you enter a code number that is not in the Code Lists or you do not follow all of the steps for Direct

(LIGHT ON)

(LIGHT OFF)

(LIGHT

OFF)

(STAYS LIT)

(NAMES LIGHT UP)

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Code Entry, the illuminated component name blinks four times when the component key is released and turns off. This is an indication that a programming error has occurred. Repeat the Direct Code Entry process from step 3 and try the next code listed.

Programming Methods (continued)

(NAME BLINKS)

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. 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, program 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. Enter the code for future reference in the box provided in the Code Retrieval

section of this manual. (See page 9.)

Programming the AUX Keys

If you want the bonus AUX keys to control additional components, (an additional TV, DVD, satellite or cable box, for example), it is necessary for you to preprogram the AUX keys.

1. Locate the correct code from the Code List enclosed. If

you want to program one of the AUX keys to control an additional TV, for example, you will need the code for that TV. You can only program the AUX keys through Direct Code Entry. (See the section on Code Retrieval if you do not know the correct code.)

2. Press and hold the AUX key. The component name

(AUX-1 or AUX-2) lights up.

3. While holding down the AUX key, press and release

the number key for the component you wish to control. (See the chart below.) The illuminated component name turns off.

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

5. Next, program the 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 AUX key to control an additional DVD, consult the DVD Code List. Program the key to control your component with the Code List enclosed.

(NAME LIGHTS UP)

Additional TV press 1 Additional VCR or DVR press 2 Additional DVD press 3 Additional satellite or cable box press 5 HDTV press 7

AUX KEY CONTROLS:

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. 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. Example used is for TV component set up.

Note: The Manual Code Search method may take a long time because the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory. 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.

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.

TIP

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

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1. Manually turn on the component you want the remote to control.

2. Press and hold the component key you wish to program. 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.

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

(LIGHT

OFF)

(STAYS LIT)

(NAMES LIGHT UP)

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.

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. Retrieve the code your remote programmed by finishing the Code Retrieval process found on page 9.

(NAME BLINKS)

(LIGHT OFF)

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), use the remote to attempt to control a variety of the component’s functions. If the stored code controls the majority of the component’s functions, programming is complete. If the stored code does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

2. In that case, repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method. 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 (See step 1). If the stored code controls the majority of the component’s functions, programming is complete. If not, try another code.

(LIGHT OFF)

(NAME BLINKS)

(LIGHT OFF)

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