Care and maintenance, Code retrieval, Volume punch-through – RCA RCR6473N User Manual

Page 2: Advanced punch-through

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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 components.

Many keys on this remote

have other functions as well.

Device keys (TV,

SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD,

DVR•AUX1, AUDIO,

VCR•AUX2) put the remote in

the right mode to control your

device.

SLOW•ASPECT key changes

between full- and widescreen

formats on HDTVs; it also

activates slow playback on

DVDs and DVRs.

GUIDE and MENU put the

remote in menu/guide mode;

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.

Arrow keys act as navigation

keys in device guides and

menu systems.

The INPUT and — (dash) key

has three functions: (1) it

toggles through all the video

or audio sources connected

to your TV or audio device;

(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 light

comes on and stays on. Then release

both keys.

4.

Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you

want to control. Press POWER on the remote and wait 2

seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device.

Did your device turn off?

YES: Press the STOP key to store

the code. You’re done! You’ve

programmed this device key.

NO: Press POWER again. The

remote tests the next code for

your 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 light

blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed

code under that device key is retained).
The indicator light blinks four times and turns off when the

remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the

Manual 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.

Programming the DVR•AUX1 and
VCR•AUX2 Keys To Control Other Devices

The DVR•AUX1 key defaults to control a DVR, and the

VCR•AUX2 key defaults to control a VCR. If you want these

keys to control different kinds of devices (an additional TV,

DVD, satellite or cable box, for example), you must reassign it.
1. Press and hold the key you want to program (DVR•AUX1

or VCR•AUX2 key. The indicator light turns on.

2. While holding down the DVR•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 key,

press and release the number key on the keypad for the

device you want to control (see the chart below). The

indicator light turns off.

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

four-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, AUDIO,

VCR•AUX2, DVR•AUX1) whose

code you wish to retrieve. The

indicator light turns on. Keep

pressing the device key.

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

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

both keys for three seconds, the light turns back on.

3. Release both keys. The indicator light 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 light to blink is the

first number of the code. As you find each number of the

code, write it down for future reference. Then start with the

number 1 key again.

Note: All TV codes start with the number 1; all VCR and

DVR codes start with the number 2; all DVD players codes,

the number 3; all audio device codes, the number 4; and all

satellite receiver, cable box, and digital TV 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 indicator

light 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, DVD, DVR•AUX1,

AUDIO, VCR•AUX2, INFO, CLEAR), Code Retrieval times out

after 15 seconds. The indicator light 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.

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, DVR•AUX1,

AUDIO, VCR•AUX2). 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 or VCR•AUX2 key

controls the DVD or VCR 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, DVR•AUX1,

AUDIO, VCR•AUX2). 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 light does not come on 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, DVR•AUX1,

AUDIO, VCR•AUX2). 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, DVR•AUX1,

AUDIO, VCR•AUX2). 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, DVR•AUX1,

AUDIO, VCR•AUX2). 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

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).
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS

LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO

EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE

PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL

BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO CASE SHALL

THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL

DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized

to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in

connection with the sale of this product.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This

Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights,

which vary from state/province to state/province.
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Tour of the Remote

Advanced Functions

Troubleshooting

Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Indicator

light

DVR•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 KEY CONTROLS:

Additional TV

press 1

VCR or DVR

press 2

Additional DVD

press 3

Additional audio device

press 4

Additional satellite receiver,

cable box, or DTV converter

press 5

3. Release the DVR•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 key. The indicator

light blinks four times and then turns off. The DVR•AUX1

or VCR•AUX2 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•AUX1 or

VCR•AUX2 key.

Volume Punch-Through

Volume Punch-through allows the VOL and MUTE keys, when

pressed in SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD, DVR or VCR modes, to “punch

through” to either TV or AUDIO, whichever was accessed last.

Volume Punch-Through occurs automatically and allows you to

control the volume without exiting the current mode. (If either

AUX key has been programmed with a TV or AUDIO code,

volume can punch through to these devices as well.)
Note: Volume Punch-Through does not occur in cases where

the component code has its own volume/mute controls, such

as some satellite receivers.

Advanced Punch-Through

Volume Punch-Through, as described above, occurs

automatically. If you want to specify whether Volume Punch-

Through is directed to the TV or AUDIO while in SAT•CBL,

DVD, DVR•AUX1 or VCR•AUX2 modes, follow the steps below.
Note: This option can also be enabled for an AUX key, if it is

programmed with a VCR, DVR, DVD, CD, SAT or TV code.
1. Press and hold the key whose volume commands you

want to send to the TV or audio device. The indicator light

turns on.

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

VOL up key. The indicator light turns off.

3. After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the indicator

light turns on and stays on. Release both keys.

4. Press and release the device key you want the Volume

Punch-Through to be directed to from the selected mode

(TV, AUDIO or AUX key). The indicator light flashes, then

turns off.

Note: The device key pressed in step 4 must be programmed

with a TV or AUDIO component. If an invalid key is pressed,

the LED flashes four times, then turns off.
Important: Once you have programmed any device with a

specified Volume Punch-Through, the Volume Punch-Through

for all other devices defaults to AUDIO. If you do not want

other components’ Volume Punch-Through to default to

AUDIO, you must manually program them, using steps 1-4.

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sat•cbl•dtc code

SAT

DTV CONVERTER

CABLE

dvr•aux1 code

DVR/VCR

DVD

TV

SAT•CBL•DTC

1

tv code

3

dvd code

4

audIo code

vcr•aux2 code

DVR/VCR

DVD

TV

SAT•CBL•DTC

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