RCA RCR461 - Manual (Page 3)

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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.
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.
VCR•AUX KEY CONTROLS:
Additional TV press
VCR press 2
Additional DVD press 3
Additional satellite or cable box press 5
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.)
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 (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX,
SAT·CBL) you wish to program. The illuminated component
name turns on and remains on.
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
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.
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.
(LIGHT OFF)
(NAME LIGHTS UP)
(NAME LIGHTS UP)
(STAYS LIT)
(NAME NOT LIT)
(NAMES LIGHTS UP)
(LIGHT OFF)
(NAME BLINKS)
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.
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.