RCA RCR451 User's Manual
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1. RCR451 Universal Remote Control Owner s Manual Manual del Propietario parte posterior 4 Component Universal Remote Congratulations on your purchase of this four component universal remote Your universal remote controls up to four electronic components and makes juggling remote controls a thing of the past You can program your RCA brand universal remote to operate most models of infrared remote controlled components manufactured after 1990 See the enclosed Code Lists for a complete list of brands And not only is your remote easy to program it s easy to operate too We ve specially designed this remote with big buttons to give you total control at the touch of your fingertips Tip The four component universal remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and PROSCAN branded TVs DVD players and satellite receivers Just press the corresponding key VCR for a VCR player DVD for a DVD player TV for a television SAT CBL for a satellite receiver or a cable box LED Indicator Light 52s Component INPUT Keys TV Key On VCR DVD some SAT CBL remotes QO Oy E called the Q OIC 3 TV VCR key It toggles Dedicated Q o Sh ihe MENU Key NS sources for DVD MENU C sose BACK mure disc menus connected to your TV satellite receivers a CH and and some Ke VOL keys TVs have dual v ZIN functions N They act as navigation keys up down right left Transport2. AITON keys Keys REVERSE men systems PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP and PAUSE Keys Actual model may vary from picture shown Battery Installation and Information Your universal remote requires two AAA 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 Precautions e Do not mix old and new batteries e Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries e Always remove old weak or worn out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local and National Regulations 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 batteries should your remote get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed such as between sofa cushions Programming the Remote Your universal remote can operate a variety of brands of components In order for your universal remote to control your components you need to program the remote with the codes that match the components See Code Lists enclosed These codes enable the remote to communicate wit
3. ON OFF GO BACK the search times out after two minutes When the search times out the LED indicator light blinks four times and turns off The last programmed code under that component key is retained O vie Tip To exit without saving at any point in the Manual Code Search press and release the GO BACK key 2 Press and hold the component key TV VCR DVD SAT CBL you wish to program The LED indicator light turns on and 1 gt remains on LED 3 While holding the component key down press and hold the ON OFF key The LED indicator light turns off LED Nee 4 After holding down both keys Se for three seconds the LED LED indicator light turns back on 5 Release both keys The LED indicator light remains on 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 Press and release the ON OFF key repeatedly until your component turns off Each time you press the ON OFF Ne key the LED indicator light mys blinks and the next code in LED the list is sent This process continues until all of the codes in the Code Lists have been searched If your component turns off you have found Tip Because there are so many codes you may have to A press the ON OFF the correct code If it cycles key many times through and the LED indicator possibly up to 200 light blinks four times
4. and turns off all codes have been searched The Manual Code Search method is exited 7 Once you have found the correct code you must save the new code by pressing and releasing the STOP key The LED indicator light turns off You must press the STOP key to save the code or the correct code will not be stored Ca STOP LED 8 Once you press the STOP key the code is stored Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality To confirm that the component key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality it is necessary to test the component If some of the features of your component do not work different codes in the list can be tried 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 Follow these steps to test for maximum functionality if you have programmed your remote using the Manual Code Search and Entry Method 1 Once the code has been stored see Manual Code Search and Entry Method above use the remote to attempt to control a variety of the component s functions If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the component s functions programming is complete If the code stored does not give maximum functionality you will want to try another code 2 In that case repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from step 1 When the component turns off for the first
5. in Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed See Battery Installation Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries if necessary Reprogramming may be required Problem The VCR won t record Make sure the remote is in VCR Mode Make sure the tape is properly loaded in the VCR e Make sure the tape is not write protected If the safety tab is removed the tape is write protected and you cannot record onto that tape Problem Remote doesn t change channels on component You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCR DVD SAT CBL so the remote knows which component you want to operate Press the OK key after you enter a channel number Remove any obstacles between the remote and the component Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the component Problem Component menu doesn t appear on the TV screen Make sure you have connected your component to your TV properly See your components Owner s Manuals for proper connection procedures You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCR DVD SAT CBL so the remote knows which component you want to operate Menu access isn t supported for all brands If that s the case you ll need to use your original remote control to access menu functions for these components For more information please visit www rca com Ca
6. 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 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 NY 11788 CANADA Audiovox Return Center c o Genco 6685 Kennedy Road Unit 3 Door 16 Mississauga Ontario LST 3A5 2007 Audiovox Accessories Corporation 111 Congressional Blvd Suite 350 Carmel IN 46032 Trademar
7. remains on 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 OAO 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 the Manual Code Search This Code Search method cycles 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 Code Lists first try the Direct Code Entry method GO BACK 1 Manually turn on the component you want the remote to control TV VCR DVD satellite receiver or cable box Note If you press an invalid key during the Manual Code Search the remote does not respond and the LED indicator light does not blink If you do not press a valid Manual Code Search key TV VCR DVD SAT CBL
8. time do not press the STOP key which would store the code Instead with the unit now off continue to press the ON OFF key repeatedly until the unit turns back on Once the unit turns back on you have found another code that operates the component Press the STOP key 3 Test the functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the component s functions If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the component s functions programming is complete If the code stored does not give maximum functionality you will want to try another code 4 Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from step 1 Each time a code turns the component on or off you have found a code that operates the remote and needs to be tested for maximum functionality Continue through the code lists cycling through the codes you have already tried until you find one that offers maximum functionality Using the Remote to Control Your Components Because this remote controls more than one component you must first tell the remote which component 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 the chosen component mode such as TV Mode until you change it If your remote is in TV Mode you must change the mode in order to operate your DVD VCR satellite receiver or cable box For example if you are in VCR Mode and you wish to
9. turn off your TV you must press the TV key first before pressing the ON OFF key On Screen Menus Accessing and Selecting Menu Items Today s advanced components use on screen menus to help you navigate through all their features and functions While this remote cannot access every menu system of every component model it does offer some menu functionality To use a component s on screen menu system you first have to put the remote in Menu Mode whose menu you want to access Menu 2 Press the MENU key The LED indicator light blinks indicating you are in the 1 Press the component key ay Menu Mode a7 LED 3 Use the VOL and or CH keys to navigate O through the on screen menu system Co 4 To make a selection from the on screen menu press the MENU or OK key to select the highlighted item Tip If the remote doesn t respond check to see that the LED indicator light is still blinking Remember the LED indicator light times out after 20 seconds If this happens just press the MENU key again and then retry your selection MENU Exiting a Menu Mode The remote automatically times out of Menu 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 component key on the remote TV VCR DVD SAT CBL The LED indicator light turns off and the remote is
10. automatically set to control the component whose key you just pressed to leave the Menu Mode For example if the remote is in DVD Menu Mode press the DVD key to exit the Menu Mode The remote is now out of Menu Mode and is set to control the DVD To control another component simply press the component key for the unit you wish to control TV VCR satellite receiver or cable box Troubleshooting Problem Remote does not operate your component You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCR DVD SAT CBL so the remote knows which component you want to operate Remove any obstacles between the remote and the component Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the component Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed See Battery Installation Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries if necessary Reprogramming may be required Reset the remote Remove the batteries then press and hold the number 1 key on the remote for several seconds to reset the microprocessor inside the remote Release the number 1 key reinstall the batteries and press the ON OFF key If the LED indicator light turns on reprogram the remote and try again If it doesn t light up replace the batteries with new ones Problem Remote can t be programmed to operate a component Ifyou are testing the remote after you have entered the code you may be too far away from
11. e Search method to program the remote control Refer to the Manual Code Search method vis 3 Press and hold the component key TV VCR DVD SAT CBL you wish to program The LED indicator 175 If you release the component LED key any time during the Direct Code Entry procedure the LED indicator light blinks four times and the process is exited 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 While you are pressing the numbers the LED indicator light turns off OQA OOOH COCOG LED 5 After the fourth number is Rae entered the LED indicator O light turns on At this time it oe release the component key If the LED indicator light turns off you have entered a valid code and have followed the correct procedure for Direct Code Entry 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 LED indicator light 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 light turns on and
12. h your components Each brand and each component has its own language and by programming the correct codes into your remote you tell the remote to speak the same language as your components There are two methods you can use to program your remote control to operate your components Direct Code Entry and Manual Code Search and Entry Most components can be programmed in one of these ways Try them in the order listed In order to control combo TV VCR or TV DVD units you must program both the TV key and the VCR or DVD key Once programmed successfully the TV key controls the TV functions on your unit and the VCR or DVD key controls the VCR or DVD functions There is a specific section in the Code Lists for combo units The codes in this section should be tried first using Direct Code Entry on the TV and VCR or DVD keys If this is unsuccessful follow the normal programming methods for both the TV and the VCR or DVD keys Programming Methods Direct Code Entry To program your universal remote to control your components using the Direct Code Entry Method follow the steps below 1 Manually turn on the component you want the remote to control TV VCR DVD satellite receiver or cable box 2 Locate the enclosed Code Lists Find the list for the component you wish to program Find your component s brand You will see a listing of four digit codes for each brand If your brand isn t listed use the Manual Cod
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14. mote knows which component you want to operate e Make sure component is ready e g DVD player has disc loaded VCR has tape loaded etc You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in Ifyou re trying to turn on an RCA GE or PROSCAN component press the component key TV VCR DVD SAT CBL instead of the ON OFF key If you re trying to change channels try pressing the OK 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 component features e g only turns a component on and off 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 using the Direct Entry Method 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 Problem LED indicator doesn t turn on when you press a key You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCR DVD SAT CBL so the remote knows which component you want to operate You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is
15. re and Maintenance e Keep the remote dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the remote only in normal temperature environments e 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 components can cause malfunction and invalidate its warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Audiovox Electronics Corporation the Company warrants to you the 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 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
16. the component or at a wrong angle This remote uses IR infrared technology to communicate with components The remote sends the code and the component s IR sensor reads the code Therefore there must be an unobstructed path between the remote and the IR sensor on the component Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the component VCR player when programming the VCR key DVD when programming the DVD key TV when programming the TV key cable box or satellite receiver when you re programming the SAT CBL key Ifyou ve used the Direct Entry programming method to enter the codes for your brand and the unit is still not functioning properly try the Code Search method See Code Search To control combo TV VCR or TV DVD units you must program both the TV key and the VCR or DVD key Once programmed successfully the TV key controls the TV functions on your unit and the VCR or DVD key controls the VCR or DVD functions There is a specific section in the Code Lists for combo units The codes in this section should be tried first using Direct Code Entry on the TV and VCR or DVD keys If this is unsuccessful follow the normal programming methods for both the TV and the VCR or DVD keys Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed Problem The remote is not performing commands properly You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCR DVD SAT CBL so the re
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