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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– key for DVD
a DVD player; key for a television; TV SAT·CBL for a satellite receiver or a cable box; etc.
Table of Contents
Universal Remote
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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 key. When toggled on, the LIGHT
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 key is pressed, the backlight turns off. LIGHT
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 key twice within a two-second window. At the second ON·OFF
keypress, all RCA components turn off.
Product Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Battery Installation and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Illuminated Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ON·OFF . . . . . . 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 DVR·AUX or 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 PAUSE and Keys
CH VOL and 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.
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