Audiovox RCRN03BR User manual

RCRN03BR
SAVE THIS MANUAL AND THE CODE LISTS!
Remote controls can sometimes lose their pro-
gramming when you change the batteries. Make
sure you keep the manual and code lists in a safe
place so that you can reprogram the remote if you
need to.
TIPS: This remote is already programmed to op-
erate most RCA-branded TVs, DVD players, and
satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding
key—DVD•VCR for a DVD player, TV for a televi-
sion, SAT•CBL•DTC for a satellite receiver.
Install your Batteries
Your universal remote requires two AAA alkaline
batteries (not included).
To install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to
the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery compart-
ment.
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 batter-
ies promptly and recycle or dispose of them
in accordance with Local and National
Regulations.
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.
Battery Saver
Program Your Remote
To use this universal remote with your home
entertainment system, rst you need to pro-
gram it to control your devices. There are four
ways you can program the universal remote to
operate your devices:
• Auto Code Search
• Brand Code Search
• Direct Code Entry
• Manual Code Search al Regulations.

Auto Code Search
Power Key
TV Key
SAT•CBL•STRM Key
DVD•VCR Key
Reverse Key Play Key
Forward Key
Stop Key
1. Turn on the device that you want to control by
manually pressing its power button.
2. Set up the remote for programming.
a. Press and hold one of the device keys (
TV Key, SAT•CBL•STRM Key, or
DVD•VCR Key) until the Power Key
lights up.
Note: Each device key is associated with a
type of device—the TV Key is preset to
search for TVs, SAT•CBL•STRM Key for
satellite receivers, cable boxes or digital TV
converters and DVD•VCR Key for DVD
players.
b. 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 light on the Power Key will turn off.
c. Keep holding both keys until the
Power Key lights up and stays on. Then
release both keys. The Power Key should
remain lit up from now until the end.
Note: Point the remote to the device you
want to control in the following steps.
3. Search for the correct code:
a. Press the Play Key and observe the de-
vice that you want to control.
b. Repeat step 3a. until your device turns
off at least once. Wait until the light on
Power Key stops ashing.
c. Check if the device is on or off.
• Press the Reverse Key and wait 2 sec-
onds. Repeat this step until the device
changes state (i.e., change from off to on or
To program the remote automatically, the Auto Code search goes automatically through all the codes
for the device that you are trying to control. The following parts will be used.
Brand Code Search .........................................................................................................3
Direct Code Entry.............................................................................................................4
Manual Code Search.......................................................................................................5
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from on to off).
Note: If you accidentally press the
Reverse Key after the device changes its
state, press the Forward Key . Wait 2 sec-
onds to see if your device changes state again.
4. Press the Stop Key to stop the process. The
light on the Power Key should turn off.
Brand Code Search
Power Key
TV Key
SAT•CBL•STRM Key
DVD•VCR Key
Reverse Key Play Key
Forward Key
Stop Key
The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of the select brands listed in the ac-
companying code list. If your brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.
Auto Code Search............................................................................................................2
Direct Code Entry.............................................................................................................4
Manual Code Search.......................................................................................................5
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1. Turn on the device you want to program by
manually pressing the power button.
2. 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.
3. Press and hold the device key you want to pro-
gram. The POWER key illuminates.
4. 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 light on the
Power Key will turn off.

5. Wait until POWER key comes on and stys on.
Then release both keys.
6. Look at the numbers you circled for your de-
vice’s brand code number. Press those numbers
on the remote keypad.
Note: For single-digit brand codes, press the 0 key
rst (for example, 0-5 for 5).
7. 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’s brand.
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 brand.
Keep pressing POWER every 2 seconds until your
device turns off.
Direct Code Search
The Direct Code Search 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.
Auto Code Search............................................................................................................2
Brand Code Code Entry...................................................................................................3
Manual Code Search.......................................................................................................5
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Power Key
TV Key
SAT•CBL•STRM Key
DVD•VCR Key
Reverse Key Play Key
Forward Key
Stop Key
1. Manually turn on the device you want to con-
trol.
2. Find the Code List that came with the remote.
Locate the section for the type of device you’re
trying to program, and nd your brand in that
section. Circle the codes for your brand and keep
them handy.

3. Press and hold the device key you want to pro-
gram (the POWER key illuminates).
While you’re holding down the device key, use
your other hand enter the rst ve-digit code for
your brand in the code list (the POWER key turns
off after the rst digit).
4. When you’ve nished entering the ve-digit
code, keep holding down the device key and look
at the POWER key.
Is the POWER key illuminated?
YES: You’re done! You’ve programmed this device
key.
NO, it blinked four times and turned off: You ahve
either entered a code number that is not in the
code lists or missed a step in the code entry pro-
cedure. Try step 3 again.
Manual Code Search
Auto Code Search............................................................................................................2
Brand Code Code Entry...................................................................................................3
Direct Code Search..........................................................................................................4
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The Manual Code Search lets you go one-by-one through all the codes for the device you’re trying to con-
trol. When you nd the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.
Power Key
TV Key
SAT•CBL•STRM Key
DVD•VCR Key
Reverse Key Play Key
Forward Key
Stop Key
TIPS: 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, rst try the Brand Code
Search or the Direct Code Entry method.
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, and DVD•VCR for DVD players. To program the
DVD•VCR key to control a PVR or VCR, see the Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR section.
To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual Code Search, press the EXIT key.

1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
2. Press and hold the device key you want to pro-
gram. 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 brand. Keep pressing POWER every 2
seconds until your device turns off.
Tip: Because there are so many codes, yu may have
to press the POWER key many times--possibly hun-
dreds of times.
Notes: Throughout the programming of each key,
keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the de-
vice 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 pro-
grammed 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.
Tour of the Remote
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 thek-
eys 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 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 enter digital channel numbers
directly, it lets you separate the main channel num-
ber from the sub-channel number (e.g., 59.1).
Backlight key turns backlighting on/off.
IMPORTANT
Because this remote con-
trols more than one de-
vice, you must rst “tell”
the remote which device
you wish to operate. That
means, if you wish to oper-
ate TV, you must rst 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.

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 DVD•VCR key.
2. While holding down the DVD•VCR key, press and
release the number 2 key on the keypad. The POW-
ER 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, di-
rect entry, or manual code search to program the
DVD•VCR key for your VCR.
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 cas-
es 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 trans-
port key data, such as a satellite receiver with a
built-in DVR.
Channel Lock
Channel lock automatically sends channel com-
mands, 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.
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 meth-
od, this is easy. Just nd 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 ve-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•C-
BL•DTC, DVD•VCR) whose code you wish to re-
trieve. 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 POW-
ER key turns back on.
3. Release both keys. The POWER key remains on.
4. Starting with the number 1 key, press and re-
lease each number key on the keypad in the follow-
Advanced Functions

5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all ve
numbers in the code. After the fth number is re-
trieved, the POWER key blinks briey, 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•C-
BL•DTC, DVD•VCR, INFO, EXIT), Code Retrieval
times out after 15 seconds. The POWER key blinks
four times, and then 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•C-
BL•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 proper-
ly installed. Replace the batteries with two new AAA
batteries, if necessary (see the Battery Installation
section).
Problem: The remote can’t be programmed to oper-
ate 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 proper-
ly 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•C-
BL•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 direct-
ly, 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 fea-
tures (for example, only turns a device on and off).
To conrm 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 nd 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•C-
BL•DTC, DVD•VCR). This tells the remote which
device to operate.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are proper-
ly installed. Replace the batteries with two new AAA
batteries, if necessary (see the Battery Installation
section).
Troubleshooting

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•C-
BL•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 de-
vice.
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•C-
BL•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.
For more information, please visit www rcaaccesso-
ries.com Consumer Help Line: 1-800-420-7968
Care and Maintenance
• Keep the remote dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately.
• Use and store the remote only in normal tempera-
ture 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.
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 work-
manship during its lifetime while you own it, such
defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the Com-
pany’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), specication of defect(s), transportation pre-
paid, to the Company at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not cover product purchased,
serviced or used outside the United States or Can-
ada. 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 instal-
lation, 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 RE-
PLACEMENT 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 warran-
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CLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRAN-
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FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No person or representa-
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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 specic legal rights
and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state/province to state/province.
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