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.

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.
4. When you’ve finished entering the five-digit code, keep
holding down the device key and look at the POWER key.
Is the POWER key illuminated?
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.

YES: You’re done! You’ve programmed this device key.
NO, it blinked four times and turned off: You have either entered a
code number that is not in the code lists or missed a step in the code
entry procedure. Try step 3 again.
Manual Code Search
The Manual Code Search lets you go one-by-one 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.
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, first 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.

2. 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.
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 . Keep pressing
POWER every 2 seconds until your device turns off. When it does press
STOP.
NOTES: Throughout the programming of each key, keep the remote pointed at the IR
sensor of the device 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 programmed 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.
TIPS: because there are so many codes, you may have to press the POWER key
many times—possibly hundreds of times.

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 the keys 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 the 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’re
entering digital channel numbers directly, this button lets
you separate the main channel number from the sub-
channel number (such as 59.1).
Backlight key turns backlighting on/off.
IMPORTANT
Because this remote controls more than one device, you
must first “tell” the remote which device 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 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.

Advanced Functions
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 POWER 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, direct 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 cases 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 transport key data, such as a satellite receiver with a built-in DVR.
Channel Lock
Channel lock automatically sends channel commands, 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 method, this is easy. Just find
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 five-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•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR) whose code you wish to
retrieve. 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 POWER key turns back on.
3. Release both keys. The POWER key remains on.
4. 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 POWER key to blink is the first
number of the code. As you find each number of the code, write it down for future reference.
Note: All TV codes begin with the number 1; all VCR and DVR codes begin with the
number 2; all DVDs, the number 3; and all satellite receivers, cable boxes and DTV
converters, the number 5.
5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in the code. After the fifth number
is retrieved, the POWER key blinks briefly, then turns off.
TIPS: 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•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR, INFO, EXIT), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The
POWER key blinks four times, and then turns off.
Troubleshooting
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•CBL•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 properly installed. Replace the batteries with
two new AAA batteries, if necessary (see the Battery Installation section).
Problem: The remote can’t be programmed to operate 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 properly 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•CBL•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 directly, 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 features (for example, only turns a device on and off). To confirm 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 find 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•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR). This tells the remote which device to operate.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed. Replace the batteries with
two new AAA batteries, if necessary (see the Battery Installation section).
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•CBL•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 device.
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•CBL•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 rcaaccessories.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 temperature 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.
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defective in material or workmanship during its lifetime while you own it, such defect(s) will
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