RCA RCRF03B Owner/User Manual - Page 1

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

ON•OFF

key

serves as an indicator light to

provide feedback.

Device keys (

TV

,

SAT•CBL•DTC

,

VCR•DVD

) put

the remote in the right mode

to control your device.

Backlight key (

) turns

backlighting on/off.

GUIDE

and

MENU

put the

remote in menu/guide mode,

which makes the

CH/VOL

keys serve as arrow keys;

they also access the same

features as the keys on your

original remotes.

CH

and

VOL

keys have dual

functions: they can act as

navigation keys in menu

systems as well as channel

and volume controllers

outside the menus. The

CH keys also provide skip

forward and skip back control

for DVD players and DVRs

that support this functionality.

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 battery life should your remote

get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed, such as

between sofa cushions.

Universal Remote Control

with Flashlight

Owner’s Manual

RCRF03B

Manual del Propietario (parte posterior)

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.

Tip:

This remote is already programmed to operate

most RCA-branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players and satellite

receivers. Just press the corresponding key—VCR•DVD

for a DVD player, TV for a television, SAT•CBL•DTC for a

satellite receiver.

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.

Push the battery cover back into place.

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.

To use this universal remote with your home entertainment

system, first you need to program it to control your devices.

There are four ways you can program the universal remote to

operate your devices:

• The

Auto Code Search

goes automatically through all the

codes for the device you’re trying to control. It’s the easiest

method, but it can sometimes take longer than some of the

other programming methods.

• The

Brand Code Search

searches through the codes for

select brands of devices. It’s not as easy as the auto code

search, but it can be faster.

• The

Direct Code Entry

lets you enter a code from the

accompanying code list for your brand of device. It’s not as

easy as the other methods, but it’s potentially the fastest

method.

• The

Manual Code Search

lets you manually go through all

the codes for the device you’re trying to control.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality

1.

Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If

some device features don’t work, go to next step to try a

different code.

2.

Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from the beginning.

When your device turns off, do not stop searching.

Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the PLAY

key every 5 seconds until the unit turns back on.

3.

Once the unit turns back on, press the REVERSE key on the

remote every 2 seconds until your device turns off again.

When your device turns off again, press the STOP key.

4.

Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control

a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has

been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions,

programming is complete. If the code stored does not give

maximum functionality, try another code.

Auto Code Search

The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the

codes for the device you’re trying to control. When you find

the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and

store that code.

TIPS

:

Each device key is associated with a type of device—

the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite

receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters (DTC), and

VCR•DVD for VCRs or DVD players.

To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto

Code Search, press the

GO BACK

key.

1.

Manually turn on the device you

want to control.

3.

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

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

to press and hold the remote’s

ON•OFF

key at the same

time.

4.

Wait until the

ON•OFF key

comes on and stays on. Then

release both keys.

5.

Point the remote directly at the

front panel of the device you

want to control. Press PLAY on

the remote and wait 5 seconds.

The remote is testing a batch of

10 codes on your device.

Did your device turn off?

YES:

Go to step

6

.

NO:

Press PLAY again. The remote tests the next batch of

10 codes.

Keep pressing PLAY every 5 seconds until your device turns

off.

6.

When your device turns off, press

the REVERSE key on the remote

and wait at least 2 seconds.

The remote tries the last of the

previous ten codes.

Did your device turn on?

YES:

Press the STOP key. You’re

done! You’ve programmed this

device key.

NO:

Press REVERSE again. The remote tests the next

code in the batch.

Keep pressing REVERSE every 2 seconds until your device

turns back on. When it does, press STOP.

Note:

If you accidentally press the REVERSE key after your

device turns on, press the FORWARD key. Then, wait two

seconds to see if your device turns off again.

NOTES

Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep

the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are

currently 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 Auto Code Search, the remote ignores

keypresses that aren’t part of the search.

The search times out after two minutes (the ON•OFF key

blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed

code under that device key is retained).

The ON•OFF key blinks four times and turns off when the

remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits

the Auto Code Search. If your device hasn’t turned off yet,

try a different search method.


1.


some device features don’t work, go to the next step to try

a different code.

2.

Repeat the Brand Code Search 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

ON•OFF

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 attempting to control

a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has

been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions,

programming is complete. If the code stored does not give

maximum functionality, try another code.

Brand Code Search

The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of

the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your

brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.

TIPS

:

Each device key is associated with a type of device—the

TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite



The ON•OFF key serves as an indicator light during

programming, giving you feedback at each stage of the process.

To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand

Code Search, press the

GO BACK

key.

1.


want to control.

4.


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

press and hold the remote’s ON•OFF key at the same time.

5.

Wait until the ON•OFF key comes on and stays on. Then

release both keys.

7.

Point the remote directly at the

front panel of the device you want

to control. Press ON•OFF on the

remote and wait 2 seconds. The

remote is testing a single code for

your device’s brand.


YES:

Press the STOP key to store the code. You’re done!

You’ve programmed this device key.

NO:

Press ON•OFF again. The remote tests the next code

for your brand.

Keep pressing ON•OFF every 2 seconds until your device

turns back on. When it does, press STOP.

3.

Find your device’s brand in the

Brand Code list section of the

accompanying code list. Circle

the number for your brand and

keep the list handy.

Code Lists

Lista de Códigos

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

TV

VCR

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

DVD

SAT/CABLE

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

6.

Look at the number you circled for

your device’s brand code number.

Press that number on the remote

keypad.

NOTES

Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep

the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are

currently 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 Brand Code Search, the remote ignores






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.

Direct Code Entry

Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying

code list for your brand of device. It’s not as easy as the other

methods, but it’s potentially the fastest method.

1.


want to control.

3.

Press and hold the device key you want to program (the

ON•OFF key comes on).

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

hand enter the first five-digit code for your brand in the

code list (the ON•OFF key goes off after the first digit).

2.

Find the Code List that came with

the remote. Locate the section for

the type of device you’re trying to

program, and find your brand in

that section. Circle the codes for

your brand and keep them handy.

Code Lists

Lista de Códigos

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

TV

VCR

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

DVD

SAT/CABLE

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

NOTES

Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box

provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual.

If your brand isn’t listed in the code list, use one of the Code

Search methods to program the remote control. (Refer to the

Auto and Manual Code Search methods.)

If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code

Entry procedure, the ON•OFF key blinks four times, and

the process is exited. The last programmed code under the

device key is retained.



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

in the list.

4.

When you’ve finished entering the five-digit code, keep

holding down the device key and look at the ON•OFF key.

Is the ON•OFF key on?

YES:

You’re done! You’ve program

med this device key.

NO, it blinked four times and turned off:

You have

either entered a code number that is not in the code lists or

missed a step in the code entry procedure. Try step 3 again.

Manual Code Search

The Manual Code Search lets you go one-by-one through all

the codes for the device you’re trying to control. When you find

the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and

store that code.

TIPS:

Each device key is associated with a type of device—the

TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite





The Manual Code Search method may take a long time because

the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory

one-by-one. 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.

To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual

Code Search, press the GO BACK key.

1.


want to control.

2.

If you’re programming the TV or SAT•CBL•DTC key,

go to step 3.

If you’re programming the VCR•DVD key,

you need to

tell the remote which kind of device you want this key to

control, VCR or DVD.

Press and hold the VCR•DVD key. While you’re holding

down the VCR•DVD key, use your other hand to press the

number key for the type of device you want to control with

this key: 2 for VCR, 3 for DVD.

4.

Wait until the ON•OFF key comes on and stays on. Then

release both keys.

5.

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

want to control. Press ON•OFF on the remote and wait 2

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


YES:

Press the STOP key to store

the code. You’re done! You’ve

programmed this device key.

NO:

Press ON•OFF again. The

remote tests the next code for

your device.

Keep pressing ON•OFF every 2

seconds until your device turns back

on. When it does, press STOP.

TIP:

Because there are so many codes, you may have to press

the ON•OFF 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.



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






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

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

a different search method.


1.


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

step to try a different code.

2.

Repeat the Manual Code Search 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

ON•OFF

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.

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 (e.g., if programming is lost when you change

the batteries). 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, VCR•DVD)

whose code you wish to retrieve.

The ON•OFF key turns on. Keep

pressing the device key.

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

VCR•DVD

key to change device modes.

Accessing Device Menus and Guides

Many devices use on-screen menus and guides to help you

navigate through all their features and programming. While

this remote may not access every menu or guide system

of every device model, it does offer some menu and guide

functionality.

To use a device’s on-screen menu or guide system, you first

have to put the remote in Menu or Guide Mode.

1.

Make sure your devices are turned on and your TV is set

to the correct device input (use the INPUT key to toggle

through inputs when in TV Mode).

2.

Press the device key whose menu you want to access.

4.

Use the VOL+/- and CH+/- keys to

navigate through the on-screen

menu system or guide. To select the

highlighted item, press the OK key.

TIP:

If the remote doesn’t respond,

check to see that the ON•OFF key is

still blinking. The ON•OFF key times

out after 20 seconds. If this happens,

just press the MENU key again, and

then retry your selection.

Exiting Menu/Guide Mode

The remote automatically times out of Menu or Guide Mode

after 20 seconds of inactivity (no keys being pressed). At that

time, the remote clears the displayed menu from the TV.

If you want to exit the Menu Mode yourself, press the

corresponding device key on the remote (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC,

VCR•DVD). The ON•OFF key turns off.

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, VCR•DVD). 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 AA 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 VCR•DVD key controls

the VCR or DVD functions.

•


Problem: The remote doesn’t perform commands properly.

•




•

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 flashlight has stopped working.

•

When its batteries are low, the remote turns off the flashlight to

conserve power. To start using the flashlight again, replace the

remote’s batteries.

Problem: The ON•OFF key does not light when you press a key.

•

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

in.

•




•


Replace the batteries with two new AA batteries, if necessary

(see the Battery Installation section).

Problem: The remote will not change channels on device.

•




•

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.)

•




•

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

your original remote control to access menu functions for some

devices.

For more information, please visit www.rcaaccessories.com

Audiovox Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to the original

retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof,

under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or

workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such

defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the Company’s option) without

charge for parts and repair labor. To 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), specification of defect(s), transportation

prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.

This Warranty does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside

the United States or Canada. This Warranty is not transferable and does

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).

THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS

LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO

EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE

PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE

LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH

OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY,

MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE

OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE

FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any

liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this

product.

Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This

Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights,

which vary from state/province to state/province.

U.S.A.:

Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge,

New York 11788

CANADA:

Audiovox Return Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kennedy Road,

Unit 3, Door 16, Mississauga, Ontario

L5T 3A5

Trademark(s) ® Registered

RCRF03B US IB 00

©2009 Audiovox Accessories Corporation

Step 1: Install your batteries

Step 2: Program your remote

Tour of the Remote

Advanced Functions

Troubleshooting

12 Month Limited Warranty

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3.

To access menus, press the MENU key. To access guides,

press the GUIDE key. The ON•OFF key starts blinking,

indicating you are in Menu or Guide Mode.

ON•OFF key

2.


go to step 3.


you need to







2.


go to step 3.


you need to







3.


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

press and hold the remote’s ON•OFF key at the same time.

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 ON•OFF

key blinks briefly, then turns off.

TIP:

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

GO BACK 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, VCR•DVD, INFO,

GO BACK), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The

ON•OFF key blinks four times, and then turns off.

GO BACK

exits remote programming; it also performs the

same functions as on your original remotes

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 sub-channel number (such as 59.1)

Backlighting

Backlight illumination helps you see the remote control keys

better in the dark. You can turn backlight illumination on or off

by pressing the backlight key (

). Backlighting stays on as

long as keys are being pressed and turns off six seconds after

the last keypress. Once the backlight time has timed out, any

keypress will reactivate it. If the backlight illumination is on,

and you press the backlight key, the backlight turns off.

2.

While holding the device key down, press and hold the

INFO key. The ON•OFF key turns off. After holding down

both keys for three seconds, the ON•OFF key turns back

on.

3.

Release both keys. The ON•OFF 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 ON•OFF key to blink is the

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

code, write it down for future reference.

TIP:

Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV

is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers,

cable boxes or digital TV converters (DTC), and VCR•DVD for

VCRs or DVD players.



Actual model may

vary from illustration

Flashlight

This remote’s flashlight feature is ideal

for low-light environments, like when

you’re watching a movie in the living

room or the evening news just before

bed. Need something from the bedside

table? Just press the LIGHT key on the

bottom of the remote, and you’ve got

the light you need to find it.

To turn the light off, press the LIGHT key

again.

Bottom of the remote

Note:

When its batteries are low,

the remote turns off the flashlight to

conserve power. To start using the

flashlight again, replace the remote’s

batteries.

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