RCA RCRN03BR User manual

SAVE THIS MANUAL AND THE CODE LISTS!
Remote controls can sometimes lose their programming 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 operate most RCA-branded
TVs, DVD players, and satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding
key—DVD•VCR for a DVD player, TV for a television, 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 compartment.
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 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 battery
life should your remote get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed,
such as between sofa cushions.
Program your remote
To use this universal remote with your home entertainment system, first you
need to program it to control your devices. The following set of instructions
demonstrate how to use the Auto Code Search function.
 The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the
device you’re trying to control. It’s the easiest method, but it can
sometimes take longer than some of the other programming methods.
 The Brand Code Search searches through the codes for select brands
of devices. It’s not as easy as the auto code search, but it can be faster.
 The Direct Code Entry 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.
 The Manual Code Search lets you manually go through all the codes
for the device you’re trying to control.

Auto Code Search
The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the device
you’re trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device,
you can stop the search and store that code.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to control (please see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Turn on the device you want to control.
TIPS: 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 Auto Code Search,
press the EXIT key.

2. Press and hold the device key you want to program. Continue holding the
device key.
These keys are typically located at the top of your remote control
(please see Figure 2).
The POWER key should illuminate (please see Figure 3).
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 (please see Figure 4). The
POWER key turns off.
Figure 2. The red box highlights the device keys.
Figure 3 The POWER key illuminates as indicated by the arrow

3. WaituntilthePOWERkeycomes on and stays on. Then release bothkeys
(please see Figure 5).
4. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to
control. Press PLAY on the remote and wait 5 seconds (please see Figure 6).
The remote is testing a batch of 10 codes on your device.
Figure 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.
Figure 5. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on

Did your device turn off?
YES: Go to step 5. Please note that your device may turn off then
immediately turn back on. Continue to step 5.
NO: Press PLAY again (please see Figure 7). The remote tests the next
batch of
10 codes.
5. When your device turns off, press the REVERSE key on the remote and wait
at least 2 seconds.
Did your device turn on?
YES: Press the STOP key. You’re done! You’ve programmed this device
key. Proceed to the section entitled “Testing the Code for Maximum
Functionality”.
Figure 6. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control.
Press PLAY on the remote and wait 5 seconds.
Figure 7. Press PLAY again on your remote if the device did not turn off.

NO: Press REVERSE again (please see Figure 8). The remote tests the
next code in the batch. Keep pressing REVERSE every 2 seconds until
your device turns back on. When it does, press STOP.
Note: If you accidentally press the REVERSE key after your device turns
on, press the FORWARD key. Then, wait two seconds to see if your device
turns off again.
Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
1. Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some device
features don’t work, go to the next step to try a different code.
Figure 8. Press REVERSE again on your remote if the device did not turn off.

Brand Code Search
The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of the select
brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your brand of device is listed,
this search can be very quick and easy.
1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
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 program. 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.
TIPS: 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 Brand Code Search, press
the EXIT key .

4. Wait until the POWER key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
5. Look at the numbers you circled for your device’s brand code number. Press
those numbers on the remote keypad.
Note: For single-digit brand codes, press the 0 key first (e.g., 0-5 for 5).
6. 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.
When it does, press STOP.
Direct Code Entry
Direct Code Entry 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.