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Table of Contents Product Diagram 2 Introduction 3 Battery Installation and Information 3 Battery Saver 3 Backlighting 3 Illuminated ON·OFF Key 3 Double Off Function 3 Programming the Remote 4 Programming Methods 4 Brand Code Search and Entry 4 Direct Code Entry 5 Programming the AUX or DVR·AUX Key 6 Manual Code Search and Entry 6 Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality 7 Auto Code Search and Entry 7 Code Retrieval 8 Using the Remote to Control Your Components 8 Volume Punch Through 9 Advanced Volume Punch Through 9 Transport Key Punch Through 9 Sleep Timer 9 Programming the Sleep Timer 9 Learning 10 Learning Tips 10 Code Learning 10 Learning Commands 11 Master Clear 11 Macro Operations 12 Program a Macro 12 Execute a Macro 13 Delete a Macro 13 Troubleshooting 14 Illuminated ON·OFF Key - Serves as an indicator light to provide feedback. Component Keys (SAT·CBL, VCR, DVD, TV, AUX·1, AUDIO, DVR, AUX·2) LIGHT Key - Turns backlighting on/off (select models only). Dedicated MENU Key for DVD disc menus, satellite receivers and some TVs. INFO key - Displays information pertaining to the component you are currently controlling. SELECT/OK Key - Selects your menu choices. NAVIGATION Keys navigate through menus for DVDs, satellite receivers and some TVs. CH and VOL keys have dual functions. They act as navigation keys (UP, DN, RT, LT ARROW keys) in menu systems. MACRO Key Plus Digit Keys 1-6 - Enable you to store and execute Macros. Transport Keys - REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP and PAUSE 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. SLEEP Key - Allows you to set a time to turn off your TV automatically. Actual model may vary from picture shown. 2 Universal Remote Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced universal remote, which has the capacity to control multiple components. 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.) ! TIP: Your 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. 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 Saver Your universal remote control saves battery power by automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more than 60 seconds. Backlighting Backlight illumination (available on select models only) enables you to see the remote control keys better in the dark. Backlight illumination is toggled on or off with successive keypresses of the LIGHT key. When toggled on, the backlighting remains on as long as keys are being pressed. The backlighting turns off six seconds after the last keypress. Once the backlight time has expired, any keypress reactivates backlighting. If the backlight illumination is on, and the LIGHT key is pressed, the backlight turns off. Illuminated ON·OFF Key The ON·OFF key powers components on and off. It also lights up to serve as an indicator light, providing feedback for various functions. When a valid key is pressed, the illuminated ON·OFF key remains lit as long as the key is pressed and turns off when the key is released. The ON·OFF key also blinks in Programming mode or in Menu mode to provide feedback. 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 RCA products and does not work with other brands. To activate this feature, press the illuminated ON·OFF key twice within a two-second window. At the second keypress, all RCA components turn off. 3

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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:
Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced universal remote, which has the capacity to control
multiple components. 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.)
Your 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.
Table of Contents
Universal Remote
!
TIP:
Your universal remote control saves battery power by automatically turning off if any key is pressed
for more than 60 seconds.
Battery Saver
Backlight illumination (available on select models only) enables you to see
the remote control keys better in the dark. Backlight illumination is toggled
on or off with successive keypresses of the
LIGHT
key. When toggled on, the
backlighting remains on as long as keys are being pressed. The backlighting
turns off six seconds after the last keypress. Once the backlight time has
expired, any keypress reactivates backlighting. If the backlight illumination is
on, and the
LIGHT
key is pressed, the backlight turns off.
Backlighting
Illuminated ON·OFF Key
Double Off Function
The
ON·OFF
key powers components on and off. It also lights up to serve
as an indicator light, providing feedback for various functions. When a valid
key is pressed, the illuminated
ON·OFF
key remains lit as long as the key is
pressed and turns off when the key is released. The
ON·OFF
key also blinks in
Programming mode or in Menu mode to provide feedback.
The Double Off function transmits a sequence of POWER OFF commands to turn off all RCA
components. This feature is specific to RCA products and does not work with other brands. To activate
this feature, press the illuminated
ON·OFF
key twice within a two-second window. At the second
keypress, all RCA components turn off.
Product Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Battery Installation and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Illuminated
ON·OFF
Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Double Off Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Programming the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Programming Methods
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Brand Code Search and Entry
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Direct Code Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Programming the
AUX
or
DVR·AUX
Key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Manual Code Search and Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Auto Code Search and Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Code Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Remote to Control Your Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Volume Punch Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Advanced Volume Punch Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Transport Key Punch Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sleep Timer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Learning Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Code Learning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Learning Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Master Clear
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Macro Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Program a Macro
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Execute a Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Delete a Macro
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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.
Actual model may vary from picture shown.
Component Keys (
SAT·CBL,
VCR, DVD, TV, AUX·1, AUDIO,
DVR, AUX·2
)
LIGHT
Key – Turns backlighting
on/off (select models only).
Illuminated
ON·OFF
Key –
Serves as an indicator light to
provide feedback.
Transport Keys –
REVERSE,
PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD,
STOP
and
PAUSE
Keys
CH
and
VOL
keys have dual
functions. They act as navigation
keys (
UP, DN, RT, LT ARROW
keys) in menu systems.
NAVIGATION
Keys navigate
through menus for DVDs, satellite
receivers and some TVs.
SELECT/OK
Key – Selects your
menu choices.
Dedicated
MENU
Key for DVD
disc menus, satellite receivers and
some TVs.
SLEEP
Key - Allows you to
set a time to turn off your TV
automatically.
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.
INFO
key – Displays information
pertaining to the component you
are currently controlling.
MACRO
Key Plus Digit Keys
1-6 – Enable you to store and
execute Macros.