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Care and maintenance, Reassigning the dvd•vcr key to control a vcr, Code retrieval – RCA RCRN03BR User Manual

Page 2: Volume punch-through, Transport key punch-through, Channel lock

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In most cases, the keys on

this remote perform the same

functions as the keys on your

original remotes once you’ve

programmed this remote to

operate your components.

Many keys on this remote

have other functions as well.

Illuminated POWER key

serves as an indicator light to

provide feedback.

Device keys (TV,

SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR) put

the remote in the right mode

to control your device.

GUIDE and MENU put the

remote in menu/guide mode;

they also access the same

features as the keys on your

original remotes.

EXIT exits remote

programming; it also

performs the same functions

as on your original remotes.

Arrow keys act as navigation

keys in device guides and

menu systems.

The INPUT•DIGITAL 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

sub-channel number (such

as 59.1).

Backlight key ( ) turns

backlighting on/off.

Actual model may vary from

illustration

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 devices can cause

malfunction and invalidate its warranty.

1.

Manually turn on the device you

want to control.

2.

Press and hold the device key you want to program. The

POWER key illuminates

While you’re holding down the device key, use your other

hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the

same time. The POWER key turns off.

3.

Wait until the remote’s POWER key

comes on and stays on. Then release

both keys.

4.

Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you

want to control. Press POWER on the remote and wait 2

seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device.

Did your device turn off?

YES: Press the STOP key to store

the code. You’re done! You’ve

programmed this device key.

NO: Press POWER again. The

remote tests the next code for

your device.

Keep pressing POWER every 2

seconds until your device turns off.

When it does, press STOP.

TIP: Because there are so many codes, you may have to press
the POWER key many times—possibly hundreds of times.

NOTES
Throughout the programming of each key, keep the remote

pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are programming

the remote to control.
Test the remote with the device to make sure the device

key is programmed with the correct code for maximum

functionality. If some features don’t work, try a different

code. See the “Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality”

section below for more information.
During the Manual Code Search, the remote ignores

keypresses that aren’t part of the search.
The search times out after two minutes (the POWER key

blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed

code under that device key is retained).
The POWER key blinks four times and turns off when the

remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the

Brand Code Search. If your device hasn’t turned off yet, try a

different search method.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
1.
Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If

some features of your devices don’t work, go to the next

step to try a different code.

2. Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from

the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time,

don’t press the STOP key, which would store the same

code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the

POWER key repeatedly until the unit turns back on.

3.

Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code

that operates the device. Press the STOP key.

4. Test the key’s functionality again by trying a variety of

functions. If the code controls the majority of the device’s

functions, programming is complete. If the code stored

does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control
a VCR

The DVD•VCR key defaults to control a DVD player. If you want

the DVD•VCR key to control a VCR, you must reassign it.
1. Press and hold the DVD•VCR key. The POWER key

illuminates. Keep holding down the DVD•VCR key.

2. While holding down the DVD•VCR key, press and release

the number 2 key on the keypad. The POWER key turns off.

3. Release the DVD•VCR key. The POWER key blinks four times

and then turns off. The DVD•VCR key is now set to control a

VCR.

4. Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or manual

code search to program the DVD•VCR key for your VCR.

Code Retrieval

Once you’ve programmed the remote to control your devices,

you may want to record the codes for future reference. If you

used the Direct Code Entry method, this is easy. Just find

the codes you entered and make a note of them in the boxes

below. If you used one of the Code Search methods to program

your remote or if you used the Direct Entry method but don’t

remember the code, you will need to retrieve each device’s

five-digit code. Retrieving the actual code and writing it down

will save you time if you ever need to program the remote

again. If the codes are recorded, you can use the Direct Entry

method to reprogram your remote to control your devices,

which is quick and easy.

1. Press and hold the device key

(TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR)

whose code you wish to retrieve.

The POWER key illuminates.

Keep pressing the device key.

2. While holding the device key down, press and hold the

INFO key. The POWER key turns off. After holding down

both keys for three seconds, the POWER key turns back on.

3. Release both keys. The POWER key remains on.
4. Starting with the number 1 key, press and release each

number key on the keypad in the following order: 1-9, then

0. The number that causes the POWER key to blink is the

first number of the code. As you find each number of the

code, write it down for future reference.

Note: All TV codes begin with the number 1; all VCR and DVR

codes begin with the number 2; all DVDs, the number 3; and

all satellite receivers, cable boxes and DTV converters, the

number 5.

5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in

the code. After the fifth number is retrieved, the POWER

key blinks briefly, then turns off.

TIP: To exit the Code Retrieval Mode at any time, press the

EXIT key.
Note: If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval

process, the remote will not respond. If you do not press a

valid Code Retrieval key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR, INFO,

EXIT), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The POWER

key blinks four times, and then turns off.

IMPORTANT

Because this remote controls more than one device, you

must first “tell” the remote which device you wish to

operate. That means, if you wish to operate your TV, you

must first press the TV key to put the remote in the TV

Mode. The remote stays in that device mode until you press

a different device key. For example, if your remote is in TV

Mode and you want to operate the DVD player, you must

press the DVD•VCR key to change device modes.

Problem: The remote does not operate your device.

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the

corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR). This

tells the remote which device to operate.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make

sure you’re aiming the remote at the device’s IR sensor.

Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.

Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries, if necessary

(see the Battery Installation section).

Problem: The remote can’t be programmed to operate your

device.

If you are testing the remote while programming it, you may be

too far away from the device or at a wrong angle. There must be

an unobstructed path between the remote and the IR sensor on

the device. Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the

device you’re trying to control.

If you’re using the Direct Entry programming method to enter

the codes for your brand and the unit is still not functioning

properly, try the auto, brand, or manual search method.

To control combo units, like TV/VCRs or TV/DVDs, you must

program the individual corresponding device keys to control

each part of the combo unit. Once programmed successfully, the

TV key controls the TV functions, and the DVD•VCR key controls

the VCR or DVD functions.

Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.

Problem: The remote doesn’t perform commands properly.

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the

corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR). This

tells the remote which device to operate.

Make sure device is ready (for example, the DVD player has a

disc loaded).

You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in.

If you’re trying to enter a channel number directly, try pressing

the ENTER key after entering the channel number as this is a

requirement of certain models and brands.

There is a possibility that a programmed code may only be

able to control some of your device features (for example, only

turns a device on and off). To confirm that the device key is

programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality,

test the device. Attempt to control a variety of the device’s

functions with the remote. If some of the features of your

devices don’t work, try programming the remote with a different

code in the list using the Direct Code Entry Method, until you

find the code that allows the remote to control the majority of

your device’s functions. Different codes can provide different

levels of functionality.

Problem: The POWER key does not light when you press a key.

You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in.

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the

corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR). This

tells the remote which device to operate.

Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.

Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries, if necessary

(see the Battery Installation section).

Problem: The remote will not change channels on device.

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the

corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR). This

tells the remote which device to operate.

Press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and the device. Make

sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the device.

Problem: The device’s menu does not appear on the TV screen.

Make sure you have connected the device to your TV properly and

selected the correct input. (See your devices’ Owner’s Manuals for

proper connection procedures.)

Make sure the remote is in the correct mode by pressing the

corresponding device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR). This

tells the remote which device to operate.

Menu access isn’t supported for all brands. You may need to use

your original remote control to access menu functions for some

devices.

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original retail purchaser of this product that should it, under normal use

and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship during

its lifetime while you own it, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced

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obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product

is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale),

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not extend to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of

the product. This Warranty does not apply if in the Company’s opinion,

the product has been damaged through alteration, improper installation,

mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or the simultaneous use of different

battery types (e.g. alkaline, standard or rechargeable).
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Tour of the Remote

Advanced Functions

Troubleshooting

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Volume Punch-Through

Volume punch-through allows the VOL and MUTE keys, when

pressed in SAT•CBL•DTC or DVD•VCR modes, to “punch

through” to TV. Volume punch-through occurs automatically

and allows you to control the volume without exiting the

current mode.
Note: Volume punch-through does not occur in cases where

the component code has its own volume/mute controls, such

as some satellite receivers.

Transport Key Punch-Through

Transport key punch-through allows the transport keys (REVERSE,

PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE, SKIP BACK, SLOW,

and SKIP FWD), when pressed in TV or SAT•CBL•DTC modes,

to “punch through” to DVD•VCR mode. Transport key punch-

through occurs automatically and allows you to use the transport

keys without exiting the current mode. For example, if the

transport keys were last used in DVD mode and accessed again

after pressing the TV key, they will punch through to the DVD.
Note: Transport key punch-through does not occur in cases

where the device code has its own transport key data, such as

a satellite receiver with a built-in DVR.

Channel Lock

Channel lock automatically sends channel commands, like the

CH, GO BACK, and 0–9 number keys, to your satellite receiver,

cable box, or digital TV converter when you’re in TV mode.

This can save you keypresses if you use a device other than

your TV to change channels.
To turn channel lock on:
1.

Press and hold the device key for the device you use to

change channels. While you’re holding down this device

key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s

CH up key at the same time.

2. Wait until the remote’s POWER key comes on and stays on.

Then release both keys.

3. Press ENTER to lock channel commands to this device.

To turn channel lock off:
1.

Press and hold the TV key. While you’re holding down the

TV key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s

CH down key at the same time.

2. Wait until the remote’s POWER key comes on and stays on.

Then release both keys.

3. Press ENTER to start changing channels with your TV.