RCA RCR311S User manual

universal
UNIVERSAL
Multi-Brand Use
Utilisation multimarque
Funciona con muchas marcas
See back
for most
popular brands.
Liste complète
au verso.
Para obtener
una lista más
extensa, vea
el reverso.
Compatible with today’s
most popular brands.
Compatible avec les marques
les plus populaires actuelles.
Compatible con las más
populares marcas de
la actualidad.
Consolidates
up to 3 remotes
Dedicated
MENU key for
DVD navigation
Consolide
jusqu’à
3 télécommandes
Touche MENU
dédiée pour la
navigation DVD
Agrupa hasta 3
controles remotos
La tecla dedicada
del MENU soporta
la navegación
del DVD
remote
télécommande
control remoto
Remote
Télécommande
Control Remoto
or
ou
o
ou CÂBLE
SÁTELITE o CABLE
SATELLITE
or CABLE
C
O
N
T
R
O
L
S
•
C
O
M
M
A
N
D
E
•
C
O
N
T
R
O
L
C
O
M
P
O
N
E
N
T
S
•
C
O
M
P
O
S
A
N
T
S
•
C
O
M
P
O
N
E
N
T
E
S
UP TO
JUSQU’À
HASTA
3
RCR311S
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 1

Table of Contents
Product Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery Installation and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Illuminated ON•OFF Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Programming the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Programming Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Brand Code Search and Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Direct Code Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Manual Code Search and Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Auto Code Search and Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Code Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Remote to Control Your Components . . . . . . . . . .12
On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Accessing and Selecting Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Exiting a Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Programming the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Canceling the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
2
Component keys.
(TV, VCR•DVD,
SAT•CBL)
CH and VOL
keys have dual
functions. They act
as navigation keys
(UP, DN, RT, LT
ARROW keys) in
menu systems.
INPUT key – On
some remotes, this
is called the TV/VCR
key. It toggles through
all the video sources
connected to your TV.
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.
BACKLIGHT key –
Turns backlighting
on/off. (select
models only)
INFO key –
Displays information
pertaining to the
component you are
currently controlling.
Illuminated ON/OFF
key – Serves as an
indicator light to
provide feedback.
Actual model may vary from picture shown
Transport keys –
REVERSE, PLAY,
FORWARD, RECORD,
STOP and PAUSE keys.
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 2

!
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.
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.
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 BACKLIGHT
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 will reactivate
backlighting. If the backlight illumination is
on, and the BACKLIGHT key is pressed, the
backlight turns off.
Backlighting
BACKLIGHT
3
Three-Component
Universal Remote
Congratulations on your purchase of this three-component
universal remote. This universal remote controls up to three
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 most brands of infrared,
remote-controlled components manufactured after 1990.
(See the enclosed Code Lists for a complete list of brands.)
The three-component universal remote is easy to use, easy to
program and gives you control at the touch of your fingertips.
TIP: The three-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•DVD for a DVD player; TV for
a television; SAT•CBL for a satellite receiver.
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 3

!
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.
Illuminated ON•OFF Key
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
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 with 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 four methods you can use to program your remote
to operate your components: Brand Code Search and Entry,
Direct Code Entry, Manual Code Search and Entry, and Auto
Code Search and Entry. Most components can beprogrammed
in one of these four ways. Try them in the order listed.
In order to control combo units, like TV/VCRs or TV/DVDs,
you must program the individual corresponding component
keys to control each part of the combo unit. Once
programmed successfully, the TV key controls the TV
functions on your unit, and the VCR•DVD key controls the
VCR or DVD functions, respectively. 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•DVD keys. If this is unsuccessful, follow the
normal programming methods for both the TV and the
VCR•DVD keys.
Programming Methods
Brand Code Search and Entry
If your brand is listed in the Brand Code List (See Code Lists
enclosed), you may be able to program your universal remote
by searching through only the Code Lists for that specific
manufacturer. Brand Code Search and Entry can be the quickest
method to program your remote, if your component (TV, VCR
and/or DVD, satellite receiver and/or cable box) is one of
those brands listed.
If your brand is not listed in the Brand Code List, use one of
the other programming methods: Direct Code Entry, Manual
Code Search and Entry or Auto Code Search and Entry.
Follow these instructions to program your remote using
the Brand Code Search and Entry method.
TIP: To exit without saving at any point in
the Brand Code Search, press and release the
GO BACK key.
1. Manually turn on the component you want the remote to
control (TV, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver or cable box).
2. Locate the Brand Codes in the Code Lists and keep it handy.
Note: If you press an invalid key during the Brand Code
Search, the remote does not respond and the search times
out after two minutes. When the search times out, the
illuminated ON•OFF key blinks four times and turns off. The
last programmed code under that component key is retained.
GO BACK
4
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 4

!
3. If you are programming the remote to control your TV,
satellite receiver or cable box, go directly to step 5.
4. To program the remote to control a VCR or DVD. The
VCR•DVD key can control only one component, either your
VCR or your DVD. To program your remote to control either
your DVD or your VCR, you must first put the remote in
the proper programming mode. Follow these directions
before proceeding to step 5.
a. Press and hold the VCR•DVD
key. The illuminated ON•OFF
key turns on.
b. While holding down the
VCR•DVD key, press and
release the number 2 key on the
keypad to control a VCR or the
number 3 key to control a DVD.
The illuminated ON•OFF key
turns off.
c. Release the VCR•DVD key. The
illuminated ON•OFF key blinks
four times and then turns off.
Your remote is now either in
VCR or DVD Programming
Mode, depending on which
you chose. Proceed to step 5.
5. Press and hold the component key
(TV, VCR•DVD, SAT•CBL) you
wish to program. The illuminated
ON•OFF key turns on and
remains on.
6. While holding the component key
down, press and hold the
ON•OFF key. The illuminated
ON•OFF key turns off.
7. After holding both keys down for
three seconds, the illuminated
ON•OFF key turns back on.
8. Release both keys. The illuminated
ON•OFF key remains on.
9. Refer to the Brand Codes in the
enclosed Code Lists. Press and
release the appropriate brand code
key, using the number keys on the
keypad. The illuminated ON•OFF
key blinks once.
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.
10. Press and release the ON•OFF key
repeatedly until your component
turns off. Wait 4 seconds between
each key press. Each time you press
the ON•OFF key, the illuminated
ON•OFF key blinks, and the next
code is sent. The Brand Code
Search begins with the first code in
the chosen brand list for that
component and cycles through all
the codes for that brand. If your
component turns off, you have
found the correct code. (If it cycles
through and the illuminated
ON•OFF key blinks four times and
turns off, all codes in the chosen
brand lists have been searched. The
Brand Code Search mode is exited.)
VCR•DVD
VCR•DVD
ON•OFF
VCR•DVD
ON•OFF
SAT•CBL
VCR•DVD
TV
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
5
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 5

Programming Methods (continued)
STOP
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
SAT•CBL
VCR•DVD
TV
6
11. Once you have found the correct
code, you must save that code by
pressing and releasing the STOP
key. The illuminated ON•OFF key
turns off. You must press the
STOP key to save the code or the
correct code will not be stored!
12. 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 component do not work, try
programming the remote using the
direct code entry method.
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.
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
one of the Code Search methods to
program the remote control. (Refer
to pages 7 and 9 for Manual and
Auto Code Search methods.)
3. Press and hold the component key
(TV, VCR•DVD, SAT•CBL) you
wishto program. The illuminated
ON•OFF key turns on and
remains on. If you release the
component key at any time
during the Direct Code Entry
procedure, the illuminated
ON•OFF key 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 illuminated
ON•OFF key turns off.
5. After the fourth number is
entered, the illuminated ON•OFF
key turns on. At this time, release
the component key. If the
illuminated ON•OFF key 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 illuminated ON•OFF key 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.
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 6

!
!
7
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. 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.
7. Remember to enter the code for
future reference in the box provided
in the Code Retrieval section of this
manual (See page 12).
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 one of the Code Search
methods below—Manual Code Search or Auto Code Search.
Both Code Search methods cycle through all of the codes in the
Code Lists in the event that your component’s code is listed
under another brand.
The Manual and Auto Code Search methods 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 Brand Codes or the Code Lists,
first try the Brand Code Search or the Direct Code Entry
methods described on pages 4 and 6.
TIP: To exit without saving at any
point in the Manual Code Search, press
and release the GO BACK key.
1. Manually turn on the component
you want the remote to control.
Note: If you press an invalid key
during the Manual Code Search,
the remote does not respond and
the search times out after two
minutes. When the search times
out, the illuminated ON•OFF key
blinks four times and turns off. The
last programmed code under
that component key is retained.
2. If you are programming the remote
to control your TV, satellite receiver
or cable box, go directly to step 4.
3. To program the remote to control
a VCR or DVD. The VCR•DVD
key can control only one
component, either your VCR or
your DVD. To program your
remote to control either your DVD
or your VCR, you must first put the
remote in the proper programming
mode. Follow these directions
before proceeding to step 4.
a. Press and hold the VCR•DVD
key. The illuminated ON•OFF
key turns on.
GO BACK
VCR•DVD
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 7

!
b. While holding down the
VCR•DVD key, press and
release the number 2 key on the
keypad to control a VCR or the
number 3 key to control a DVD.
The illuminated ON•OFF key
turns off.
c. Release the VCR•DVD key. The
illuminated ON•OFF key blinks
four times and then turns off.
Your remote is now either in
VCR or DVD Programming
Mode, depending on which you
chose. Proceed to step 4.
4. Press and hold the component key
(TV, VCR•DVD, SAT•CBL) you
wish to program. The illuminated
ON•OFF key turns on and
remains on.
5. While holding the component key
down, press and hold the ON•OFF
key. The illuminated ON•OFF key
turns off.
6. After holding down both keys for
three seconds, the illuminated
ON•OFF key turns back on.
7. Release both keys. The illuminated
ON•OFF key 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.
8. Press and release the ON•OFF key
repeatedly, waiting 4 seconds
between each key press, until your
component turns off. Each time
you press the ON•OFF key, the
illuminated ON•OFF key blinks,
and the next code 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 the correct
code. (If it cycles through and the
illuminated ON•OFF key blinks
four times and turns off, all codes
have been searched. The Manual
Code Search method is exited.)
9. Once your component turns off,
you have found the correct code.
You must save the new code by
pressing and releasing the STOP
key. The illuminated ON•OFF key
turns off. You must press the
STOP key to save the code or the
correct code will not be 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.
Programming Methods (continued)
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
ON•OFF
SAT•CBL
VCR•DVD
TV
8
ON•OFF
STOP
VCR•DVD
VCR•DVD ON•OFF
(BLINK)
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 8

!
9
1. Once the code has been stored (see Manual Code Search and
Entry Method page 7), 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 time, do not press the STOP key, which would store the
code. Instead, wait 4 seconds, 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.
Auto Code Search and Entry
The Auto Code Search and Entry Method enables the remote
to automatically search through all the codes in the Code
Lists for the one that operates your component.
Note: The Manual and Auto Code Search methods 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 Brand Codes or the
Code Lists, first try the Brand Code Search or the Direct Code
Entry methods described on pages 4 and 6.
TIP: To exit without saving at any
point in the Auto Code Search, press
and release the GO BACK key.
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 Auto Code Search, the
remote does not respond. If you do
not press a valid Auto Code Search
key (TV, VCR•DVD, SAT•CBL,
ON•OFF, GO BACK, PLAY,
REVERSE, FORWARD, STOP),
the search times out after two
minutes. When the search times
out, the illuminated ON•OFF key
blinks four times and turns off. The
last programmed code under that
component key is retained.
2. If you are programming the remote
to control your TV, satellite receiver
or cable box go directly to step 4.
3. To program the remote to control
a VCR or DVD. The VCR•DVD
key can control only one
component, either your VCR or
your DVD. To program your
remote to control either your DVD
or your VCR, you must first put
the remote in the proper
programming mode. Follow these
directions before proceeding to
step 4.
GO BACK
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 9

Programming Methods (continued)
VCR•DVD
VCR•DVD
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
!
10
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
SAT•CBL
VCR•DVD
TV
PLAY
REVERSE
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
VCR•DVD ON•OFF
(BLINK)
a. Press and hold the VCR•DVD
key. The illuminated ON•OFF
key turns on.
b. While holding down the
VCR•DVD key, press and
release the number 2 key on
the keypad to control a VCR or
the number 3 key to control a
DVD. The illuminated
ON•OFF key turns off.
c. Release the VCR•DVD key.
The illuminated ON•OFF key
blinks four times and then
turns off. Your remote is now
either in VCR or DVD
Programming Mode,
depending on which you
chose. Proceed to step 4.
4. Press and hold the component key
(TV, VCR•DVD, SAT•CBL) you
wish to program. The illuminated
ON•OFF key turns on and
remains on.
5. While holding the component key
down, press and hold the ON•OFF
key. The illuminated ON•OFF key
turns off.
6. After holding down both keys for
three seconds, the illuminated
ON•OFF key turns back on.
7. Release both keys. The illuminated
ON•OFF key 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.
8. Press and release the PLAY key,
then wait five seconds to see if
your component turns off. If your
component does not respond,
continue to press the PLAY key
every five seconds until your
component turns off. Each time
you press the PLAY key, the
illuminated ON•OFF key blinks
and a block of 10 codes are sent to
your component. This process
continues until all of the codes in
the Code Lists have been searched.
(If your component has not turned
off after all codes have been
searched, the illuminated ON•OFF
key blinks four times and turns
off. The Auto Code Search Entry
method is exited.)
9. When your component turns off,
you know the correct code is in
the last block of 10 codes sent.
Press and release the REVERSE
key. Wait two seconds to see if
your component turns on again. If
your component does not respond,
continue to press the REVERSE
key every two seconds until your
component turns on again. This
will isolate the correct code in the
last block of codes sent. Each time
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 10

the REVERSE key is pressed, the
illuminated ON•OFF key blinks.
Note: If you accidentally press
the REVERSE key after your
component responds, press and
release the FORWARD key. Then,
wait two seconds to see if your
component turns off again.
10. Once your component turns off,
you have found the correct code.
You must save the new code by
pressing and releasing the STOP
key. The illuminated ON•OFF key
turns off. You must press the
STOP key to save the code or the
correct code will not be stored!
11. 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,
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. See the section entitled
“Testing the Code for Maximum
Functionality” on page 8 for
more information.
11
FORWARD
ON•OFF
STOP
Once you’ve programmed the remote to control your
components, 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 programmed in and make a note
of them in the boxes on the next page. If you used one of the
Code Search methods to program your remote, you will need
to retrieve each component’s four-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 components, which is quick and easy.
1. Press and hold the component key
(TV, VCR•DVD, SAT•CBL) whose
code you wish to retrieve. The
illuminated ON•OFF key turns on.
2. While holding the component key
down, press and hold the INFO
key. The illuminated ON•OFF key
turns off.
3. After holding down both keys for
three seconds, the illuminated
ON•OFF key turns back on.
4. Release both keys. The illuminated
ON•OFF key remains on.
Code Retrieval
INFO
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
SAT•CBL
VCR•DVD
TV
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 11

5. 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 illuminated
ON•OFF key to blink is the first
number of the code. As you find
each number of the code, refer to
the code boxes below and write
them down for future reference.
Note: All TV codes begin with the
number 1; all VCR codes begin
with the number 2; all DVDs, the
number 3; and all satellite
receivers and cable boxes, the
number 5.
6. Repeat step 5 until you have
retrieved all four numbers in
the code.
7. After the fourth number is
retrieved, the illuminated ON•OFF
key blinks briefly, then turns off.
8. To exit the Code Retrieval Mode,
press and release the GO BACK
key at any time.
9. 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, VCR•DVD, SAT•CBL,
INFO, GO BACK), Code Retrieval
times out after 15 seconds. The
illuminated ON•OFF key blinks
four times, and then turns off.
12
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 or VCR,
satellite receiver or cable box. For example, if you are in VCR
Mode, and you wish to turn off your TV, you must press the
TV key first before pressing the ON•OFF key.
Using the Remote to
Control Your Components
GO BACK
TV CODE
1
SAT·CBL CODE
5
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
VCR·DVD CODE
Code Retrieval (continued)
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 12

13
!
On-screen Menus
Sleep Timer (Select Models Only)
This feature automatically turns off your TV at a duration you
choose from 1 to 99 minutes. The Sleep Timer only works if
you have found a code that controls your TV. The timing
mechanism for the Sleep Timer is built into your universal
remote control. To program the Sleep Timer, follow these steps.
PROGRAMMING THE SLEEP TIMER
1. Press and release the TV key.
2. Press and hold the SLEEP key for
three seconds. The illuminated
ON•OFF key turns on.
3. Release the SLEEP key.
4. Using the number keys, enter the
desired time in minutes (from 1-99
minutes). To set the timer to a
number under 10 minutes, first
press 0 and then the desired
number (e.g., 05 for five minutes).
The illuminated ON•OFF key
blinks with each keypress.
SLEEP
TV
ON•OFF
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.
1. Make sure your components are
turned on and your TV is set to
the component’s input. (Use the
INPUT key to toggle through
video sources when in TV mode.)
2. Press the component key whose
menu you want to access.
3. Press the MENU key. The
illuminated ON•OFF key blinks,
indicating you are in the Menu
Mode.
4. Use the VOL+/- and/or CH+/-
keys to navigate through the
on-screen menu system.
5. 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 illuminated
ON•OFF key is still blinking. Note: it
times out after 20 seconds. If this
happens, just press the MENU key
again, and then retry your selection.
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 illuminated ON•OFF key turns off.
MENU
VOL & CH
MENU OK
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
SAT•CBL VCR•DVD
TV
ON•OFF
(BLINK)
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 13

!
14
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
Troubleshooting
Problem: The 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 on page 3.)
Replace the batteries with two new AA 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 it lights up, reprogram the remote and
try again. If it doesn’t light up, replace the batteries
with new ones.
Problem: The remote can’t be programmed to operate
your component.
• If you are testing the remote after you have entered the
code, you may be too far away from 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 or DVD
player when programming the VCR•DVD key; TV when
programming the TV key; cable box or satellite receiver
when you’re programming the SAT•CBL key).
• If you’ve used the Direct Entry programming methods
to enter the codes for your brand and the unit is still not
functioning properly, try one of the Code Search methods.
(See Code Search Methods on pages 7 and 9.)
• To control combo TV/VCR or TV/DVD units, you must
program both the TV key and the VCR•DVD key. Once
programmed successfully, the TV key controls the TV
5. Once the second number is
entered, the illuminated ON•OFF
key turns off.
TIP: Any keypress other than the
number keys is ignored. If you don’t
enter the sleep time within 10 seconds
after pressing the SLEEP key, you
must start over at step 1. The
illuminated ON•OFF key blinks four
times and then turns off, indicating
your attempt to program the Sleep
Timer has been unsuccessful.
6. The Sleep Timer is now set.
7. Leave remote aimed at the TV.
Once the Sleep Timer is set, you
can continue to use the remote
without affecting the Sleep Timer.
However, because the timing
mechanism for the Sleep Timer is
built into the remote itself, the
remote must be in TV Mode and
pointed at the TV to activate the
Sleep Timer.
CANCELING THE SLEEP TIMER
1. The Sleep Timer program will
be canceled and reset to zero
by pressing and releasing the
ON•OFF key.
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 14

15
functions on your unit, and the VCR•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•DVD keys. If this is unsuccessful, follow the normal
programming methods for both the TV and the VCR•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 remote knows which component you
want to operate.
• 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.
• If you’re trying to turn on an RCA, GE or PROSCAN
branded 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). See “Testing the Code
for Maximum Functionality” (page 8-9) for more
information.
Problem: The illuminated ON•OFF key does not light 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 in.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed.
(See Battery Installation on page 3.)
Replace the batteries with two new AA 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.
• 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: The remote will not change channels
on 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.
• 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: The component’s menu doesn’t appear
on the TV screen.
• Make sure you have connected your component to your TV
properly and selected the correct Input. (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.
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 15

16
Les touches CH
et VOL ont deux
fonctions. Elles
agissent comme
des touches de
navigation (touches
à flèche HAUT, BAS,
DROITE, GAUCHE)
des systèmes de
menus.
Touche INPUT –
Sur certaines
télécommandes,
cette touche est
appelée TV/VCR.
Elle permet de
parcourir toutes
les sources
vidéo raccordées
au téléviseur.
Touche MENU
dédiée pour
les menus de
disques DVD,
certains téléviseurs
et récepteurs
de satellite.
Touche SLEEP –
Permet de programmer
l’heure à laquelle le
téléviseur s’éteint
automatiquement.
Table des matières
Schéma du produit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installation des piles et information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Économiseur de piles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Rétroéclairage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Touche ON•OFF éclairée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Programmation de la télécommande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Méthodes de programmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Recherche et entrée de code de marque . . . . . . . . . . .18
Entrée directe de code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recherche et entrée de code manuelles . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Recherche et entrée de code automatique . . . . . . . . . .23
Récupération de code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Utilisation de la télécommande avec vos appareils . . . . . . .27
Menus à l’écran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Accès et sélection d’éléments de menu . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Quitter un mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Minuterie-sommeil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Programmation de la minuterie-sommeil . . . . . . . . . .28
Annulation de la minuterie-sommeil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Dépannage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Touche
BACKLIGHT
– Active ou désactive
le rétroéclairage
(certains modèles
seulement).
Touche INFO –
Affiche l’information
sur l’appareil que
vous commandez.
Touche ON/OFF
éclairée – Voyant
servant d’indicateur.
Le modèle réel peut varier par rapport à l’illustration.
Touches de transport –
REVERSE, PLAY,
FORWARD, RECORD,
STOP et PAUSE touches.
Touches d’appareil.
(TV, VCR•DVD,
SAT•CBL)
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 16

!
17
Installation des piles
et information
Cette télécommande universelle est alimentée par deux piles
alcalines AA (comprises ou non selon le modèle). Pour
installer les piles :
1. Retirez la porte du logement à piles.
2. Insérez les piles, en faisant
correspondre les marques (+) et (-) à
l’intérieur du logement à piles.
3. Enfoncez et glissez le couvercle du
logement à piles en place.
Remarque : Vous devrez peut-être
reprogrammer la télécommande
après le remplacement des piles.
La télécommande universelle économise l’énergie des piles en
s’éteignant automatiquement si aucune touche n’est enfoncée
pendant plus de 60 secondes. De cette façon, l’énergie de vos
piles est sauvegardée si la télécommande est coincée dans un
endroit où les touches restent enfoncées, comme entre des
coussins de fauteuil.
Télécommande universelle
de trois appareils
Nous vous félicitons d’avoir acheté cette télécommande
universelle de trois appareils. Cette télécommande universelle
commande un maximum de trois appareils électroniques et
élimine les télécommandes encombrantes. Vous pouvez
programmer cette télécommande universelle de marque RCA
pour commander la plupart des modèles de la plupart des
marques d’appareils à télécommande infrarouge fabriqués
après 1990. (Voir la Liste de codes ci-jointe pour connaître
toutes les marques.) La télécommande universelle de trois
appareils est facile à utiliser et facile à programmer et vous
donne le plein contrôle, au bout des doigts.
Conseil : La télécommande universelle de trois appareils est
déjà programmée pour commander la plupart des téléviseurs,
lecteurs DVD et récepteurs de satellite de marques RCA, GE
et PROSCAN. Il suffit d’appuyer sur la touche d’appareil
correspondante—VCR•DVD pour un lecteur DVD; TV pour un
téléviseur; SAT•CBL pour un récepteur de satellite.
Économiseur de piles
Le rétroéclairage (offert avec certains modèles
seulement) permet de voir les touches de la
télécommande dans le noir. Le rétroéclairage
est activé et désactivé par l’enfoncement
successif de la touche BACKLIGHT. Lorsqu’il
est activé, le rétroéclairage reste activé aussi
longtemps que vous appuyez sur des touches.
Le rétroéclairage est désactivé six secondes
après l’enfoncement de la dernière touche.
Une fois le délai expiré, l’enfoncement d’une
touche réactive le rétroéclairage. S’il est activé,
et que la touche BACKLIGHT est enfoncée, le
rétroéclairage est désactivé.
Rétroéclairage
BACKLIGHT
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 17

!
18
La touche ON•OFF allume et éteint les appareils.
Elle s’allume également pour servir de voyant
indicateur de diverses fonctions. Lorsqu’une
touche valide est enfoncée, la touche ON•OFF
éclairée reste allumée aussi longtemps que la
touche est enfoncée et s’éteint quand la touche
est relâchée. La touche ON•OFF clignote aussi
en mode Programmation ou en mode Menu
pour signaler les fonctions.
Touche ON•OFF éclairée
Programmation de la télécommande
Votre télécommande universelle peut commander diverses
marques d’appareils. Pour que la télécommande universelle
commande vos appareils, vous devez programmer les codes
correspondant aux appareils (voir les Listes de codes ci-jointes).
Ces codes permettent à la télécommande de communiquer
avec vos appareils. Chaque marque et chaque appareil dispose
de son propre “langage” et en programmant les codes exacts
dans la télécommande, vous indiquez à celle-ci de “parler la
même langue” que vos appareils.
Il existe quatre méthodes de programmation de la télécommande
pour commander vos appareils : Recherche et entrée de code de
marque, Entrée directe de code, Recherche et entrée de code
manuelle et Recherche et entrée de code automatique.
La plupart des appareils peuvent être programmés par l’une
de ces quatre méthodes. Essayez-les dans l’ordre indiqué.
Pour commander des appareils combinés, comme des combinés
téléviseur/magnétoscope ou téléviseur/lecteur DVD, vous
devez programmer les touches d’appareil correspondantes
individuelles pour commander chaque partie du combiné. Une
fois correctement programmée, la touche TV commande les
fonctions du téléviseur à votre appareil, et la touche VCR•DVD
commande les fonctions du magnétoscope ou lecteur DVD,
respectivement. Les listes de codes comprennent une section
spéciale sur les appareils combinés. On recommande d’essayer
d’abord les codes contenus dans cette section, à l’aide de la
méthode Entrée directe de code avec les touches TV et
VCR•DVD. Si cette méthode ne fonctionne pas, suivez les étapes
normales de programmation pour les touches TV et VCR•DVD.
Méthodes de programmation
Recherche et entrée de code de marque
Si votre marque figure dans la Liste des codes de marque (voir
Listes de codes ci-jointe), vous pouvez programmer votre
télécommande universelle en parcourant seulement les Listes de
codes du fabricant en question. La recherche et l’entrée de code
de marque peut être la méthode la plus rapide de programmer
la télécommande si votre appareil (téléviseur, magnétoscope
et/ou lecteur DVD, récepteur de satellite et/ou câblosélecteur)
correspond aux marques indiquées.
Si votre marque ne figure pas dans la liste des codes de marque,
utilisez l’une des autres méthodes de programmation: Entrée
directe de code, Recherche et entrée de code manuelle ou
Recherche et entrée de code automatique.
Suivez ces instructions pour programmer la télécommande à
l’aide de la méthode Recherche et entrée de code de marque.
Conseil : Appuyez sur la touche GO BACK
pour quitter sans sauvegarder à tout moment
de la Recherche de code de marque.
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
(CLIGNOTEMENT)
GO BACK
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 18

!
1. Allumez manuellement l’appareil à télécommander
(téléviseur, magnétoscope, lecteur DVD, récepteur de satellite
ou câblosélecteur).
2. Repérez les codes de marque dans les Listes de codes
et ayez-les à portée de la main.
Remarque : Si vous appuyez sur une touche invalide pendant
la Recherche de code de marque, la télécommande ne répond
pas et la recherche dépasse son temps imparti après deux
minutes. À la fin du temps imparti, la touche ON•OFF
éclairée clignote quatre fois et s’éteint. Le dernier code
programmé à cette touche d’appareil est conservé.
3. Passez directement à l’étape 5 si vous programmez la
télécommande pour commander votre téléviseur, récepteur
de satellite ou câblosélecteur.
4. Pour programmer la télécommande pour commander un
magnétoscope ou lecteur DVD. La touche VCR•DVD peut
commander un seul appareil, soit le magnétoscope ou le
lecteur DVD. Pour programmer la télécommande pour
commander le lecteur DVD ou le magnétoscope, vous devez
d’abord placer la télécommande dans le mode de
programmation approprié. Suivez ces instructions avant de
passer à l’étape 5.
a. Maintenez la touche VCR•DVD
enfoncée. La touche ON•OFF
éclairée s’allume.
b. Maintenez la touche VCR•DVD
enfoncée et appuyez sur la touche
numérique 2 au clavier pour
commander un magnétoscope ou
la touche numérique 3 pour
commander un lecteur DVD. La
touche éclairée ON•OFF s’éteint.
c. Relâchez la touche VCR•DVD. La
touche ON•OFF éclairée clignote
quatre fois, puis s’éteint. La
télécommande est désormais en
mode de programmation de
magnétoscope ou de lecteur DVD,
selon votre choix. Passez à l’étape 5.
5. Maintenez enfoncée la touche
d’appareil (TV, VCR•DVD, SAT•CBL)
que vous souhaitez programmer. La
touche ON•OFF éclairée s’allume et
reste allumée.
6. Maintenez la touche d’appareil
enfoncée ainsi que la touche
ON•OFF. La touche ON•OFF éclairée
s’allume.
7. Après avoir maintenu les deux
touches enfoncées pendant trois
secondes, la touche ON•OFF éclairée
se rallume.
8. Relâchez les deux touches. La touche
ON•OFF éclairée reste allumée.
9. Reportez-vous aux codes de marque
des Listes de codes ci-jointes. Appuyez
sur la touche de code de marque
appropriée, en utilisant les touches
numériques du clavier. La touche
ON•OFF éclairée clignote une fois.
Conseil : Tout au long de la
programmation de chaque touche,
assurez-vous que la télécommande est
pointée en direction du capteur IR de
l’appareil que vous programmez.
19
VCR•DVD
VCR•DVD
ON•OFF
VCR•DVD
ON•OFF
SAT•CBL
VCR•DVD
TV
ON•OFF
(CLIGNOTEMENT)
ON•OFF
(CLIGNOTEMENT)
ON•OFF
(CLIGNOTEMENT)
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 19

10. Appuyez plusieurs fois sur la touche
ON•OFF jusqu’à ce que l’appareil
s’éteigne. Attendez 4 secondes entre
chaque pression de touche. À
chaque pression de la touche
ON•OFF, la touche ON•OFF éclairée
clignote et le code suivant est
acheminé. La Recherche de code de
marque commence par le premier
code de la liste des codes choisie
pour cet appareil et parcourt tous les
codes de cette marque. Si l’appareil
s’éteint, vous avez trouvé le bon
code. (Si un cycle est effectué et que
la touche ON•OFF éclairée clignote
quatre fois, puis s’éteint, tous les
codes des listes de marques choisies
ont été recherchés. Le mode Recherche
de code de marque est annulé.)
11. Une fois le bon code trouvé, vous
devez le sauvegarder en appuyant
sur la touche STOP. La touche
ON•OFF éclairée s’éteint. Vous
devez appuyer sur la touche STOP
pour sauvegarder le code, sans quoi
le code exact ne sera pas mémorisé !
12. Testez l’appareil pour confirmer que
le bon code est programmé à la
touche d’appareil pour assurer une
fonctionnalité maximale. Essayez de
commander diverses fonctions de
l’appareil avec la télécommande. Si
certaines des caractéristiques de
votre appareil ne fonctionnent pas,
essayez de programmer la
télécommande en utilisant la
méthode d’entrée de code directe.
Entrée directe de code
Suivez les étapes ci-dessous pour programmer la télécommande
universelle pour commander vos appareils par la méthode
Entrée directe de code.
1. Allumez manuellement l’appareil
à télécommander.
2. Repérez les listes de codes ci-jointe.
Trouvez la liste de l’appareil que vous
souhaitez programmer. Trouvez la
marque de votre appareil. Vous verrez
une liste de codes à quatre chiffres
pour chaque marque. Si votre marque
ne figure pas dans la liste, utilisez l’une
des méthodes de recherche de code
pour programmer la télécommande.
(Reportez-vous aux pages 21 et 23
pour les méthodes Recherche de
code manuelle et automatique.)
3. Maintenez enfoncée la touche
d’appareil (TV, VCR•DVD, SAT•CBL)
que vous souhaitez programmer.
La touche ON·OFF éclairée s’allume
et reste allumée. Si vous relâchez la
touche d’appareil en tout temps
durant l’Entrée directe de code, la
touche ON•OFF éclairée clignote
quatre fois et l’entrée est annulée.
20
Méthodes de programmation (suite)
STOP
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
ON•OFF
(CLIGNOTEMENT)
ON•OFF
SAT•CBL
VCR•DVD
TV
(CLIGNOTEMENT)
RCR311S_NA_IB_REVB_K4.qxd 7/27/04 11:41 AM Page 20