Care and maintenance, Changing a key’s device type, Code retrieval – RCA RCR4358N User Manual

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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 devices. Many

keys on this remote have

other functions as well.
Device keys (TV,

SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR,

DVR•AUX) put the remote in

the right mode to control your

device.
GUIDE and MENU put the

remote in menu/guide mode,

which makes the CH/VOL

keys serve as arrow keys;

they also access the same

features as the keys on your

original remotes
CLEAR exits remote

programming; it also

performs the same functions

as on your original remotes
CH and VOL keys have dual

functions: they can act as

navigation keys in menu

systems as well as channel

and volume controllers

outside the menus
The INPUT 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)

Actual model may vary from

illustration

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.

1.

Manually turn on the device you

want to control.

2.

Press and hold the device key you want to program. 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.

3.

Wait until the remote’s indicator

comes on and stays on. Then release

both keys.

4.

Keep the remote pointed 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 device.

Keep pressing POWER every 2

seconds until your device turns back

on. When it does, press STOP.

TIP: Because there are so many codes, you may have to press
the POWER key many times—possibly hundreds of times.

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 indicator blinks

four times and turns off, and the last programmed code

under that device key is retained).
The indicator 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.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality
1.
Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If

some features of your devices don’t work, go to the next

step to try a different code.

2. Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from

the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time,

don’t press the STOP key, which would store the same

code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the

POWER key repeatedly until the unit turns back on.

3.

Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code

that operates the device. Press the STOP key.

4. Test the key’s functionality again by trying a variety of

functions. If the code controls the majority of the device’s

functions, programming is complete. If the code stored

does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

Changing A Key’s Device Type

Each device key is associated with a type of device—the TV is

preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers,

digital TV converters or cable boxes, DVD•VCR for DVD players or

VCRs, and DVR•AUX for DVRs. To program these keys to control a

different kind of device, you have to reassign them first.

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 indicator turns on.

Keep holding down the DVD•VCR key.

2. While holding down the DVD•VCR key, press and release

the number 2 key on the keypad. The indicator turns off.

3. Release the DVD•VCR key. The indicator 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.

Reassigning the DVR•AUX Key To Control Other
Devices
The DVR•AUX key defaults to control a DVR. If you want the

DVR•AUX key to control a different device (an additional TV,

DVD, satellite, digital TV converter or cable box, for example),

you must reassign it.
1. Press and hold the DVR•AUX key. The indicator turns on.
2. While holding down the DVR•AUX key, press and release the

number key on the keypad for the device you wish to control

(see the chart below). The indicator turns off.

DVR•AUX KEY CONTROLS:

Additional TV

press 1

VCR or DVR

press 2

Additional DVD

press 3

Additional satellite, digital TV

converter or cable box

press 5

3. Release the DVR•AUX key. The indicator blinks four times

and then turns off. The DVR•AUX key is now set to control

the device type you selected.

4. Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or

manual code search to program the DVR•AUX key.

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 (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

devices, which is quick and easy.

1. Press and hold the device key

(TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR,

DVR•AUX) whose code you wish

to retrieve. The indicator turns

on. Keep pressing the device

key.

2. While holding the device key down, press and hold the

INFO key. The indicator turns off. After holding down both

keys for three seconds, the indicator turns back on.

3. Release both keys. The indicator 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 indicator 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, digital TV converters and cable boxes,

the number 5.

5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in

the code. After the fourth number is retrieved, the indicator

blinks briefly, then turns off.

TIP: To exit the Code Retrieval Mode at any time, press the

CLEAR 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,

DVR•AUX, INFO, CLEAR), Code Retrieval times out after 15

seconds. The indicator blinks four times, and then turns 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 key to change device modes.

Accessing Device Menus and Guides

Many devices use on-screen menus and guides to help you

navigate through all their features and programming. While

this remote may not access every menu or guide system

of every device model, it does offer some menu and guide

functionality.
To use a device’s on-screen menu or guide system, you first

have to put the remote in Menu or Guide Mode.
1. Make sure your devices are turned on and your TV is set

to the correct device input (use the INPUT key to toggle

through inputs when in TV Mode.)

2. Press the device key whose menu you want to access.

4. Use the VOL+/- and CH+/- keys to

navigate through the on-screen

menu system or guide. To select the

highlighted item, press the OK key.

TIP: If the remote doesn’t respond, check

to see that the indicator is still blinking.

The indicator times out after 20 seconds.

If this happens, just press the MENU key

again, and then retry your selection.

Exiting Menu/Guide Mode

The remote automatically times out of Menu or Guide 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 device key on the remote (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC,

DVD•VCR, DVR•AUX). The indicator 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•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR,

DVR•AUX). 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,

DVR•AUX). 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 indicator 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,

DVR•AUX). 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,

DVR•AUX). 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,

DVR•AUX). 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

Audiovox Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to you the

original retail purchaser of this product that should it, under normal use

and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship during

its lifetime while you own it, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced

(at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To

obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product

is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale),

specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the

address shown below.
This Warranty does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside

the United States or Canada. This Warranty is not transferable and does

not extend to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of

the product. This Warranty does not apply if in the Company’s opinion,

the product has been damaged through alteration, improper installation,

mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or the simultaneous use of different

battery types (e.g. alkaline, standard or rechargeable).
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LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO

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Tour of the Remote

Advanced Functions

Troubleshooting

Limited Lifetime Warranty

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3. To access menus, press the MENU key. To access guides,

press the GUIDE key. The indicator starts blinking,

indicating you are in Menu or Guide Mode.

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